# Cannot create new topics (already disabled plugins)

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-create-new-topics-already-disabled-plugins/54046
**Category:** Bug
**Created:** [December 10, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-create-new-topics-already-disabled-plugins/54046 "2016-12-10T00:15:23Z")
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### Author: ![cpradio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/cpradio/32/4970_2.png) [@cpradio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cpradio)
#### Post date: [December 10, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-create-new-topics-already-disabled-plugins/54046/2 "2016-12-10T00:24:02Z")

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How did you disable the plugins? By commenting them out in the app.yml?

You seem to have some sort of customization going on, as your latest looks to be unique. Have you tried disabling some of your Customizations in the Admin area?

Also be sure to try

> [@Using Safe Mode to troubleshoot issues with themes and plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-discourse-safe-mode/53504?source_topic_id=52647):
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> bookmark This guide explains how to use Discourse’s [Safe Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) to troubleshoot issues with themes and plugins. person_raising_hand Required user level: All users Discourse offers a “JavaScript [Safe Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true)” that allows any user to isolate the root cause of JavaScript issues caused by plugins, themes, or theme components. This feature is particularly useful for troubleshooting problems on your Discourse site. Accessing [Safe Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) To access [Safe Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true), follow these steps: Open a new browse…

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