The discussion revolves around adding a custom message feature to system-generated emails in Discourse, particularly for invitations sent via ‘Invite Friends to Reply’ or ‘Invite Friends’. citkane proposed inserting user-defined copy above the system message to provide context, such as explaining a project like ‘The Limerick Spring’. codinghorror asked for specific suggestions, and citkane provided an example layout. Others, including amitfrid and ErwinNH, expressed support or inquired about progress. codinghorror shared the current email template to clarify the context, noting that the first post in the topic is included in the invite email. Finally, codinghorror confirmed that all email text is now fully customizable, marking the feature as completed.
I may have missed this setting, but it would be good to be able to add a custom message to outgoing system email.
Especially the system invite from ‘Invite Friends to Reply’ and ‘Invite Friends’.
It is a bit harsh on the receiving end to commit to replying to something (and automatically getting an account) without a preceding personable message explaining what the forum is about and having a look before you commit.
You are probably right, what do you suggest here? Specific copy or just the forum intro / pinned “what the hell is this place” topic?
I think specific copy which can be inserted above the system message. Something like:
The Limerick Spring is a City Of Culture funded project to get citizens openly engaged in political discourse and procedures. Find out more about the festival at www.limerickspring.com, or use the link below to start discussing immediately.
System link here
It would also be good if the username in the system text is replaced by the long name.
I am in favor for exactly that!
Has anything been done on this? Are there plans in the near future?
Just to be clear here is what the email looks like today.
Jeff Atwood (codinghorror) invited you to a discussion
Ability to add custom message to system emails
at
Discourse Meta – Discussion about the next-generation open source Discourse forum software
If you’re interested, click the link below:
https://meta.discourse.org/invites/12345
This invitation is from a trusted user, so you can reply to the discussion immediately.
Jeff Atwood (codinghorror) invited you to join
Discourse Meta
Discussion about the next-generation open source Discourse forum software
If you’re interested, click the link below:
https://meta.discourse.org/invites/123456This invitation is from a trusted user, so you won’t need to log in.
@techapj I thought we were including an excerpt of the first post in the invite to topic case? Can you add that back to your list?
All email text can be fully customized now, so this request is complete.