# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **Total New Posts:** 85
- **Total New Topics:** 21
- **Top Users (24 h):**
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## Interesting Topics
**#Announcements**
- **Current Projects – August 2025**
@lindsey rolled out the August newsletter with plans to update the lightbox for improved image viewing ([OP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379731/1?silent=true)) and preview centralized authentication tests coming to Meta ([feedback](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379731/3?silent=true)). @MachineScholar praised Discourse’s community-driven approach and tech adaptability ([post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379731/4?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379731?silent=true)
**#Feature**
- **Add a CLI warning when running launcher bootstrap/rebuild without app.yml**
@Ethsim2 proposed clearer guidance if `app.yml` is missing during `./launcher bootstrap` ([OP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380001/1?silent=true)), @Cathyy01 suggested covering both fresh installs and quick-test forums ([reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380001/2?silent=true)), and @ShiverTimber4973 expanded the warning to include restore-to-new-server scenarios ([discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380001/3?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380001?silent=true)
- **Spoilerizing parts of two paragraphs doesn’t work right**
@dfabulich highlighted that inline spoilers break when paragraphs are split ([OP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379751/7?silent=true)), and @lindsey confirmed the framing issue, promising an upcoming fix ([response](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379751/8?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379751?silent=true)
**#Support**
- **Error with Tooltipify-words**
@Shauny reported Tooltipify-words incompatibility after the recent release ([OP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379908/1?silent=true)), and @Arkshine swiftly merged a PR to restore functionality ([fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379908/5?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379908?silent=true)
- **Prevent Google OAuth2 users getting username “user1”, “user2”…?**
@pmusaraj identified that disabling **use email for username** leads to `userN` suggestions by default ([insight](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379798/3?silent=true)), and @lindsey proposed leaving the field blank to avoid `userN` when email is disabled ([idea](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379798/8?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379798?silent=true)
- **No more live reload with CSS modifications?**
@rahim123 noticed that CSS hot-reload stopped working in 3.5.0 ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379977/1?silent=true)); @RGJ explained that live-reload is disabled on production to avoid update conflicts ([explanation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379977/2?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379977?silent=true)
**#UX**
- **I disagree with the location of the bookmark reminder notification preference**
@schleifer couldn’t find the bookmark reminder under _Notifications_ and discovered it lives under _Interface_ instead ([post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379938/1?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379938?silent=true)
- **Is the login page `.d-header` color supposed to be the `secondary` color?**
@rahim123 questioned the new light header on the login page ([OP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379972/1?silent=true)), and @chapoi confirmed it’s intentional to de-emphasize the header on login ([reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379972/2?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379972?silent=true)
**#Bug**
- **Message bus ignores `DISCOURSE_LONG_POLLING_BASE_URL` setting**
@lukec set up a CDN URL for long polling, but the message bus still hit `/` ([issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379897/1?silent=true)), traced to an initializer not handling the setting. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379897?silent=true)
- **AI spam bot says it is not spam but scan log says it is spam**
@Roman detailed the skip-post rules for the `discourse_ai_spam` bot and helped @J-Ha_Hasegawa debug why a TL0 post was never flagged ([explanation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379375/8?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379375?silent=true)
**#contribute:translations**
- **Offer to help: English ↔ Polish translation**
@MachineScholar offered Polish translation support based on his experience in Poland ([offer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379953/1?silent=true)), and @Canapin pointed to the official guide for contributing translations ([guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379953/2?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379953?silent=true)
**#Site Management**
- **AI Bot – Personas**
Discussion on extending image support in the researcher persona: @MachineScholar asked about vision LLMs (/306099/19), and @sam recommended using the **Forum Researcher** persona for project-summary use cases (/306099/21). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/306099?silent=true)
**#Installation**
- **Failing update**
@rlauriston hit ownership errors during `launcher bootstrap` on DigitalOcean ([log](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379986/1?silent=true)), with @NateDhaliwal pointing to a related upgrade-failure thread for troubleshooting ([reference](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379986/2?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379986?silent=true)
**#Data & reporting**
- **Dashboard Report – Web Crawler User Agents**
@ToddZ proposed parsing long crawler user-agent strings into clickable links in the dashboard report component ([suggestion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/294762/2?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/294762?silent=true)
**#Using Discourse**
- **Filtering topic lists in Discourse**
@Shauny asked for filters to show topics they haven’t yet viewed or replied to—e.g., “Introductions” they haven’t responded to ([request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/375558/9?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/375558?silent=true)
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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @lindsey updated **Current Projects** (/379731/1), addressed the inline spoiler framing bug (/379751/8), and suggested improvements to default OAuth2 username behavior (/379798/8).
- @schleifer flagged the odd placement of the bookmark reminder preference under _Interface_ instead of _Notifications_ (/379938/1).
- @chapoi merged the Tooltipify-words fix (/379908/5) and guided the relocation of the **Filter** link in the sidebar (/379956/2).
- @pmusaraj explained the `use email for username` setting’s effect on Google OAuth2 signups (/379798/3).
- @Lilly modernized the **Image Alignment and Grid** theme component to the latest JavaScript API (/271560/40).
- @renato diagnosed the onebox encoding issue in reports links (/376782/3) and requested a repro on Meta for the spoiler blur support bug (/373505/13).
- @featheredtoast pinpointed how bundled-plugin strings trigger update errors in launcher logs (/373574/142).
- @sam recommended the Forum Researcher persona for data-and-image-rich summaries (/306099/21).
- @Roman clarified the conditions under which the AI spam bot skips scanning posts (/379375/8).
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Here’s to hoping tomorrow’s logs are friendlier than today’s cryptic CLI warnings! 🎉
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts:** 83
- **New topics:** 11
**Top users:**
- @Lhc_fl (2 posts, 8 likes)
- @pfaffman (10 posts, 5 likes)
- @Canapin (3 posts, 4 likes)
- @RGJ (3 posts, 4 likes)
- @Jagster (3 posts, 2 likes)
- @nat (1 post, 2 likes)
- @joo (2 posts, 2 likes)
- @SidV (1 post, 2 likes)
- @justinm (2 posts, 2 likes)
- @Lee_Ars (2 posts, 1 like)
## Interesting Topics
### #Plugin
- **Custom Summary Gist:** @Lhc_fl introduced a #Plugin to allow users to wrap content in `[summary][/summary]` for AI-driven gist customization, linking to the [plugin repo](https://github.com/Lhcfl/discourse-custom-summary-gist), integrating with the [Summarize – Gists](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/340269/1?silent=true) mechanism, and pointing to the [install plugins guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/19157/1?silent=true) ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380060/1?silent=true)).
### #Support
- **DMCA image removal by URL:** @physixfan asked how to locate and delete an image using only its CDN URL, receiving guidance on [DMCA remove individual image best practices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/156817/4?silent=true) and plugin-based removal tips ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380017/1?silent=true)).
- **Replacing a forked Discourse repo:** @kuaza struggled to apply changes from a GitHub fork into a live site, with advice referencing the [Can’t change repo in Discourse Docker](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/49376/8?silent=true) thread to use plugin-centered overrides instead of full-app forks ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380046/1?silent=true)).
- **Accidental deletion of the “feature request” category:** @yachun_li requested help restoring a deleted category, learning that empty categories can be recreated but content recovery needs Discourse Team support and may involve [recovering deleted categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/209811/4?silent=true) ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380022/1?silent=true)).
- **CLI debugging after UI-forced updates:** @pfaffman and @Benjol discussed the change that now requires using the command line when updates fail via the web UI, linking back to a previous [update priority discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/345426/1?silent=true) for context ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379995/1?silent=true)).
- **Sidebar tags section setup:** The official docs and @NateDhaliwal explained how to edit leftsidebar categories and tags via the [Categories and tags section](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/258478/38?silent=true), supplemented by the [default sidebar configuration guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/347764/1?silent=true) ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380012/1?silent=true)).
- **Discourse AI persistent memory:** @BrianC asked whether the AI could retain conversation context across sessions, sparking discussion on adding _persistent memory_ features to Discourse AI (#ai) ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380054/1?silent=true)).
### #Feature
- **AI translator summary translation:** @Jagster proposed that the AI translator should also translate summaries, and @nat confirmed it’s possible and may be prioritized if more votes arrive ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380067/1?silent=true)).
- **Review items for “Take Action…” flags:** @per1234 requested that using the “Take Action…” button generate review queue records for transparency and legal reporting, prompting a discussion on flag handling and review data exports ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380025/1?silent=true)).
### #Dev
- **Plugin modal component import errors:** @joo faced module resolution failures and legacy modal warnings in plugin code; @NateDhaliwal explained the new DModal component import paths, linking to the [legacy-to-component migration guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/268057/1?silent=true) ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380016/1?silent=true)).
### #Community
- **Building local Discourse communities:** @justinm asked how people use Discourse for geographically local groups, with examples like [COVID meal delivery networks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/145312/1?silent=true) and [neighborhood forums](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/169640/1?silent=true) illustrating effective “third place” replacements ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380036/1?silent=true)).
### #Bug
- **Calendar missing post-level events:** @Nick_Stager reported that events tied to topics are not showing on the calendar view, affecting #calendar-and-event functionality in v3.6.0.beta1-dev ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380080/1?silent=true)).
### #Theme component
- **Twitter Native Embed still works:** Despite reports of breakage, @Lhc_fl ([post 86](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/261792/86?silent=true)) and @Richie ([post 88](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/261792/88?silent=true)) confirmed the component functions on the latest release ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/261792/1?silent=true)).
### #UX
- **“Message” and “Chat” on profile pages:** @donaldsoncd deployed CSS to hide redundant buttons on one’s own profile, and @NateDhaliwal is exploring a scoped fix to avoid hiding buttons globally ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379978/4?silent=true)).
### #Using Discourse
- **Sidebar customization docs outdated:** @NateDhaliwal noted that the official [Categories and tags section guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/258478/38?silent=true) no longer matches the current UI, pointing to the [default sidebar configuration guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/347764/1?silent=true) for updated instructions ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/258478/38?silent=true)).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @nat confirmed feasibility of translating AI-generated summaries in #Feature in [AI translator should translate summaries too](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380067/2?silent=true).
- @sam expanded the AI bot personas in #Site Management in [AI bot – Personas](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/306099/23?silent=true).
That’s a wrap—go forth and make your own summaries shine brighter than yesterday’s!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 121
- **New topics** : 11
- **Top users** in the last 24 hours:
- @sam: 16 posts, 21 likes
- @pfaffman: 9 posts, 10 likes
- @RGJ: 3 posts, 7 likes
- @martin: 1 post, 5 likes
- @NateDhaliwal: 16 posts, 4 likes
- @chapoi: 4 posts, 4 likes
- @nathank: 4 posts, 3 likes
- @Lhc_fl: 4 posts, 3 likes
- @lilydjwg: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @per1234: 1 post, 2 likes
## Interesting Topics
#Bug
- @per1234 observed that the #Uncategorized category still appears in dropdowns despite `allow_uncategorized_topics` being off [at post #12](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370541/12?silent=true), and @sam confirmed the issue by reproducing it on default installs [at post #10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370541/10?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370541/13?silent=true)
- @lilydjwg reported that footnotes like `^[text]` now have extra spaces around them in #Bug [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380153/1?silent=true), and @chapoi quickly fixed it via a merge [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380153/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380153/3?silent=true)
- @RGJ discovered that disabling `AI embeddings enabled` after removing all models fails with a “Set ‘ai embeddings selected model’ first” error [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380088/1?silent=true), prompting @sam to request a quick fix review [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380088/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380088/2?silent=true)
- A contributor noted that the message bus always reconnects to `/` instead of using `DISCOURSE_LONG_POLLING_BASE_URL`, and @sam thanked them for the patch [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379897/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379897/2?silent=true)
- @sam outlined a potential race condition where whispers can desync the unread count from actual new replies [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379662/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379662/2?silent=true)
- @sam announced that the calendar plugin’s search result positioning bug has been fixed and asked for confirmation on the latest version [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379748/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379748/2?silent=true)
- A report showed that default uBlock Origin on older browsers can bypass the outdated-browser warning, and @sam requested more details [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379951/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379951/2?silent=true)
- @sam confirmed @j.jaffeux is upgrading the calendar plugin to bring back post-level events [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380080/2?silent=true), and @Nick_Stager expressed appreciation [post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380080/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380080/2?silent=true)
- @nathank expanded on link encoding issues in the composer modal when URLs contain apostrophes and updated the report title and tags accordingly [post #5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/376782/5?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/376782/5?silent=true)
#Support
- @pfaffman sympathized with @Benjol’s request for a “get ready, this one will hurt” warning on complex updates, and the community discussed log formatting to highlight critical errors [post #4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379995/4?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379995/4?silent=true)
- @LG1 detailed failure of outbound mail via Namecheap Private Email, and @NateDhaliwal along with @pfaffman recommended using Mailgun, Brevo or alternate ports like 2525 [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380098/2?silent=true) [post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380098/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380098/4?silent=true)
- @ace_1 asked for free SMTP server options, and @Lhc_fl favorably mentioned Brevo’s 300-email/day tier before @Ethsim2 advised switching to port 2525 for connectivity [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380141/2?silent=true) [post #7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380141/7?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380141/7?silent=true)
- @S.AAKASH_MUTHIAH requested client-side JS to enforce a mandatory tag in a specific category, and @chapoi pointed to Discourse’s tag-group setting as the simplest solution [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380147/1?silent=true) [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380147/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380147/2?silent=true)
#Feature
- @agemo proposed adding a “tip” or “paid-like” button to monetize user posts, and @NateDhaliwal confirmed no core support exists while referencing the Discourse Subscriptions plugin as a close alternative [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380174/1?silent=true) [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380174/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380174/1?silent=true)
#Theme component
- @Jensen_Chek asked whether Topic List Previews can show multiple thumbnails per card, and @merefield explained the performance constraints of core thumbnail code while welcoming high-quality PRs [post #663](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/209973/663?silent=true) [post #664](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/209973/664?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/209973/665?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @sam debugged and confirmed multiple #Bug fixes: uncategorized category leakage [at post #10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370541/10?silent=true), AI embeddings toggle [at post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380088/2?silent=true), message bus URL [at post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379897/2?silent=true), outdated-browser warning [at post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379951/2?silent=true), calendar plugin search positioning [at post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379748/2?silent=true), and missing post-level events [at post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380080/2?silent=true).
- @martin merged the experimental “allow any emoji” option for Discourse Reactions in #Feature [at post #31](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/227785/31?silent=true).
- @chapoi addressed footnote spacing [at post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380153/2?silent=true), hid chat buttons on self-profiles [at post #8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379978/8?silent=true), and guided the built-in approach for requiring tags via category settings [at post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380147/2?silent=true).
- @j.jaffeux reviewed the S3 chat image upload PR and refined ProseMirror comment handling in #Bug [at post #16](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365540/16?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen suggested safe-mode troubleshooting steps for the MiniRacer runtime error in #Support [at post #20](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/335665/20?silent=true).
- @kelv confirmed that iOS mention autocomplete now appears based on viewport space in #Bug [at post #6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374751/6?silent=true).
With all these bug squashes and PRs landing, even our office puppy slept soundly last night—paws-itively peaceful! Now keep those forums humming and the code clean!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **142 new posts** and **18 new topics** in the last 24 hours ([source](https://meta.discourse.org/admin/reports/daily?silent=true))
- **Top users** :
- @chapoi (8 posts, 11 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi?silent=true)
- @awesomerobot (4 posts, 10 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awesomerobot?silent=true)
- @j.jaffeux (1 post, 8 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j.jaffeux?silent=true)
- @Don (2 posts, 7 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don?silent=true)
- @nat (6 posts, 7 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nat?silent=true)
- @NateDhaliwal (5 posts, 6 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal?silent=true)
- @merefield (6 posts, 6 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield?silent=true)
- @agemo (5 posts, 6 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/agemo?silent=true)
- @Jagster (7 posts, 5 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster?silent=true)
- @patrickemin (5 posts, 5 likes) – [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin?silent=true)
## Interesting Topics
#Bug
- **Emoji not rendering after “+”** : @MachineScholar discovered that emojis immediately following a plus sign don’t render in posts or titles, with @merefield noting a space-based workaround and @Don pointing to the `Enable inline emoji translation` site setting. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380299/1?silent=true)
- **Modal input fields jump to top on iOS** : @Don reported that focusing on modal inputs (including the emoji picker) in the Glimmer Post Stream causes an infinite jump to post #1, and @sam suspects event bubbling issues. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380187/2?silent=true)
- **URL highlighting cut off mid-fragment** : carbon-starlight showed that Markdown link highlighting stops before certain special characters, questioning conformance with [RFC 3986]. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380266/1?silent=true)
- **Calendar plugin search links misdirect** : opcourdis noted that using the admin plugin search lands on Site Settings instead of the Calendar UI; @martin and @sam debated aligning its layout with newer plugin pages. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379748/5?silent=true)
- **Accessible name missing for arrow icons** : msftedad highlighted that the “Right arrow” and “Left arrow” icon buttons lack screen-reader labels on Windows. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/371946/2?silent=true)
#Feature
- **Tip or Pay button for posts** : agemo proposed a micropay “tip” button integrated into the subscriptions plugin to fund content creators, with @chapoi suggesting bundling votes with existing “pay best answer” threads. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380174/4?silent=true)
#Announcements
- **Discourse Calendar → FullCalendar 6** : @j.jaffeux rolled out a major #calendar update to FullCalendar 6, adding clean URLs, event previews, performance gains, and CSS-variable theming. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/1?silent=true)
- **AI spam detection replaces Akismet** : Discourse announced that built-in AI now handles spam instead of Akismet, prompting reminders about GDPR/PII when using external LLMs. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/354602/13?silent=true)
#Support
- **Unsupported iOS browser warning** : xkhalid saw Safari/Chrome on iOS ≤ 16.0.3 flagged as “unsupported.” @merefield pointed to the [dropping-iOS-15 announcement], and @chapoi reminded about forum tagging etiquette. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380297/8?silent=true)
- **Missing mobile “Post” button in Horizon** : HiAI asked why the Horizon theme omits the default bottom-bar “New Topic” button on mobile. @nat and @chapoi explained the sidebar shortcut and linked back to the Horizon release post. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380264/9?silent=true)
- **Required tag group not enforced for admins** : S.AAKASH\_MUTHIAH found topics could bypass required tags when posted by an admin; @chapoi confirmed it’s working “as designed” for non-admins only. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380147/4?silent=true)
- **Persistent “ads.txt not detected” alert** : agemo reported intermittent AdSense errors even after verifying the file, seeking best practices for crawler verification. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380321/1?silent=true)
#Theme component
- **Discourse Graph (Plotly) Embed**: NateDhaliwal released a theme component letting users insert Plotly.js graphs via a new toolbar icon. @Jagster helped test icon styling. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380193/1?silent=true)
- **Advanced Search Banner fix** : @awesomerobot restored `js.welcome_banner.search` functionality in the Official Advanced Search Banner component. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/122939/201?silent=true)
- **Right Sidebar Blocks date sort bug** : @pmusaraj tracked down an ordering glitch where single-digit event dates appeared after larger numbers, merged in PR #34526. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/231067/162?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @chapoi guided bundling votes on the [Tip or Pay Button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380174/4?silent=true), moderated tagging etiquette in the [Unsupported Browser](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380297/8?silent=true) thread, explained the sidebar “New Topic” solution on [Horizon Mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380264/9?silent=true), weighed in on the [Quote whole post position](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380263/7?silent=true), verified admin scope in the [Required Tag enforcement](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380147/4?silent=true), and diagnosed the iOS keyboard jump in the [Firefox blank screen bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380089/5?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot delivered a patch for the [Site Header Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/153718/24?silent=true), fixed the [Advanced Search Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/122939/201?silent=true), clarified “Other traffic” in [Analytics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379790/2?silent=true), and gathered accessibility feedback on the [Heading Navigation bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379037/12?silent=true).
- @j.jaffeux released the FullCalendar 6 migration for the [Discourse Calendar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/1?silent=true).
- @nat helped restore the mobile post shortcut in [Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380264/2?silent=true), suggested post-menu ordering for the composer in [Quote button UX](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380263/2?silent=true), and refined the [Calendar plugin admin UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379748/4?silent=true).
- @david outlined maintenance plans for [Theme Creator title edits](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379393/5?silent=true), confirmed `api.onToolbarCreate` support in [Composer Toolbar Customization](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323577/11?silent=true), and reviewed translation fixes in [Theme Creator translations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380099/6?silent=true).
- @sam debugged input-focus issues in [Modal field jumps](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380187/2?silent=true), triaged the [Calendar plugin UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379748/5?silent=true), worked on the [Theme Creator title bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379393/4?silent=true), addressed [Generic wrap token errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377922/6?silent=true), and proposed upload-scope improvements in [Chat attachments](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379253/6?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj resolved date ordering in [Right Sidebar Blocks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/231067/162?silent=true) and explored Android/iOS settings in the [Discourse Hub UX](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/264593/32?silent=true).
- @Roman investigated the AI embeddings toggle bug in [Disabling embeddings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380088/3?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen tested meta descriptions on tag pages in the [Tags SEO onebox issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/367683/6?silent=true).
- @martin discussed aligning the [Calendar plugin admin page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379748/6?silent=true).
And that wraps up another whirlwind of emojis, calendars, and chat uploads—no puppies were harmed in the making of these posts!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- 🎯 Total new posts: **101**
- 🆕 Total new topics: **11**
- 🔝 Top users by posts & likes:
- @tobiaseigen: 11 posts, 5 likes
- @Paul_King: 9 posts, 6 likes
- @chapoi: 7 posts, 10 likes
- @pfaffman: 6 posts, 4 likes
- @Ethsim2: 4 posts, 4 likes
- @sb56637: 3 posts, 3 likes
- @rlauriston: 3 posts, 2 likes
- @merefield: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @Discourse: 1 post, 4 likes
- @nat: 1 post, 2 likes
## Interesting Topics
### #Support
- **PM signature bug**
@Paul_King discovered that emailed replies to PM notifications via Outlook Android included full email threads and phone signatures instead of stripping them; @tobiaseigen recommended adding the signature separator `-- ` to resolve the issue (see [post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380465/1?silent=true) and [post 9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380465/9?silent=true)).
- **Theme CLI SSL & import errors**
@gormus encountered `certificate verify failed` SSL errors when running `discourse_theme watch .` and later hit “about.json does not exist” import failures; @chapoi pointed out API key scope settings as the root cause (errors in [post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380347/1?silent=true) and [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380502/2?silent=true)).
- **Missing Discover thumbnail**
@Jinpeng_Wang’s forum listing lacked a preview image under Discourse Discover; community members walked through uploading a site screenshot and clearing caches to restore the thumbnail (initial report [post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380467/1?silent=true)).
### #Announcements
- **Horizon: mobile “Create topic” returns**
@chapoi shared a mini update to #horizon-theme that brings back the **Create topic** button in its original mobile spot while preserving the new sidebar version ([post 44](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/369608/44?silent=true)).
- **Calendar plugin ➔ FullCalendar 6**
@j.jaffeux upgraded the #calendar-and-event plugin to FullCalendar 6, introduced clean event URLs (`/upcoming-events/day/2025/8/2`), and discussed date formatting with @gilles and @opcourdis ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/1?silent=true) & [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/3?silent=true)).
- **Pre-compiled JS assets for self-hosting**
@merefield explained the new build pipeline that ships pre-compiled JavaScript for core bundles, enabling faster startup for self-hosted instances and clarifying plugin bundling decisions ([post 18](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/376700/18?silent=true)).
### #Sysadmins
- **Watched words to block spam**
@pfaffman released a quick shell script to populate #watched-words from a recent LLM-targeted spam wave, offering a stopgap until Discourse AI spam detection is fully configured ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380420/1?silent=true)).
### #Theme component
- **Header search & quick quote enhancements**
@Tris20 and @Ethsim2 clarified how the #header-search component can redirect queries to external sites like StackOverflow ([post 75](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/194093/75?silent=true)), while @merefield confirmed the #quick-quote component still works on the latest beta and shared setup tips ([post 62](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/143621/62?silent=true)).
### #blog
- **Protecting children & vulnerable users**
The #SiteManagement blog post by @Discourse outlined evolving privacy laws and strategies for online child safety, driving a detailed companion discussion on moderation best practices ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380358/1?silent=true)).
### #Bug
- **Assignment cleanup on topic deletion**
Following @ganncamp’s report, @nat merged and deployed PR 34564 to clear stale group assignments when a topic is deleted, with confirmation in the thread ([post 11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/271996/11?silent=true)).
### #Site feedback
- **UX vs. Bug vs. Feature categorization**
@tobiaseigen and @chapoi refined the #UX tag’s scope—covering friction in working features and small quality-of-life tweaks—while reserving #Bug for true breakages and #Feature for larger projects ([post 15](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378121/15?silent=true)).
### #Feature
- **Disallow Outlook emoji reactions**
@supermathie proposed adding the `x-ms-reactions: disallow` header to suppress Outlook 365 emoji reactions until native support is rolled out in Discourse ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380418/1?silent=true)).
### #calendar-and-event
- **ICS feed sync & waiting-list events**
@Ethsim2 published a Python + cron recipe for syncing iCal/ICS feeds into Discourse topics, complete with a step-by-step YouTube guide ([post 25](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379361/25?silent=true)), and @opcourdis suggested using _Interested_ as a waiting list and tracking registration times ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380451/1?silent=true)).
### #UX
- **“Quote whole post” button location**
@sb56637 discussed the UX of quoting entire posts versus selection, and community members pointed to both the #quick-quote component and third-party plugins like quote-whole-post-composer-button for custom placement ([post 9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380263/9?silent=true)).
### #Plugin
- **SIWE auth & email templates**
@tipo and @RGJ diagnosed an `ffi` version conflict in the Sign-In with Ethereum plugin and recommended removing the redundant gem entry ([post 43](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/231897/43?silent=true)), while @Paul_King explored leveraging editor #Templates for canned rejection emails during signup ([post 49](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/229250/49?silent=true)).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @chapoi published a mini update on #horizon-theme to restore the mobile **Create topic** button ([post 44](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/369608/44?silent=true)) and provided guidance on theme imports by adjusting API key scopes in the CLI ([post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380502/2?silent=true)).
- @tobiaseigen diagnosed the signature stripping issue in the PM email replies thread ([post 9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380465/9?silent=true)), recategorized the tag SEO meta description bug ([post 11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/367683/11?silent=true)), and outlined UX tagging guidelines for #Site feedback ([post 13](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378121/13?silent=true)).
- @nat merged and deployed a fix clearing group assignments on deleted topics in the bug tracker ([post 11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/271996/11?silent=true)).
- @supermathie added the `x-ms-reactions: disallow` header proposal to suppress Outlook emoji noise in the feature discussion ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380418/1?silent=true)).
- @j.jaffeux rolled out the FullCalendar 6 upgrade for the calendar plugin and clarified event URL formatting ([post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/2?silent=true)).
- @sam flagged the arrow icon accessibility issue as #pr-welcome and kicked off ARIA-label improvements ([post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/371946/3?silent=true)).
- @awesomerobot added a note on external search targets to the advanced header search component ([post 72](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/194093/72?silent=true)) and merged ARIA-label updates to the group-tracker plugin ([read more](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-group-tracker/pull/97)).
- @lindsey weighed in on revisit-to-unread behavior in the support thread, helping clarify expected navigation ([post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380224/3?silent=true)).
After all that calendar syncing, theme tweaking, and pep talks about UX, our forum was as busy as a puppy chasing a squeaky toy—see you tomorrow!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 190 [source](https://meta.discourse.org/t/291853?silent=true)
- **New topics** : 24 [source](https://meta.discourse.org/t/291853?silent=true)
- **Top users** :
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## Interesting Topics
### #Theme component
- **Custom Topic Sort Order Button** : @Don introduced a new [Theme Component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380530/1?silent=true) that adds a **Topic Sort Order** dropdown beside the Create Topic button—perfect for mobile and hidden-header themes. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380530/1?silent=true)
- **User field prompt TC gives a blank output** : @patrickemin reported the [User Field Prompt theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380654/1?silent=true) rendered a blank page; @david merged a fix to the plugin’s repo to restore functionality.
### #Feature
- **Allow admins the option to show the header language switcher even for logged-in users** : @nat announced that the [language switcher update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378686/5?silent=true) is now merged (#34578) and discussions are underway about retiring the old preferences-page switcher.
- **Don’t show silenced users in #whos-online** : @Canapin requested that silenced user avatars be hidden from the [online users list](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380733/1?silent=true) to keep the avatar strip free of detected spammers.
### #Support
- **List of all unanswered questions** : @jan2 needs to audit 1 million+ topics for those without replies—NateDhaliwal and @Moin walked through using filters like `/filter?q=status:unsolved` and [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) workarounds. [view discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380692/1?silent=true)
- **All topics authored by a specific user, how?** : @patrickemin sought an advanced filter to list topics created by group members only—`group:Experts-Elite in:first` did the trick after a missing “s” was spotted. [details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380522/1?silent=true)
- **Submit button missing for new topics in iOS native app** : @dennisjbr found that the compose screen in the iOS Discourse Hub hides the submit button; @chapoi has asked for a video walkthrough to reproduce the issue. [see thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380656/1?silent=true)
### #Bug
- **Difficult contrast of tags and categories in dark mode** : @Moin filed a report showing that #tag and #category badges in [banner-style layouts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380610/1?silent=true) are illegible when white text is used on dark backgrounds.
- **Recurring events fail to handle daylight saving change** : @tshenry discovered that an [event slated every week](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380712/1?silent=true) shifts by an hour when crossing DST; @j.jaffeux later confirmed a commit fixing the regression.
- **Long press emoticon select doesn’t work on one Android** : @SomeoneElse noted that on a specific Firefox Android build, long-pressing the emoji selector highlights the heart but never opens the picker. [bug report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380580/1?silent=true)
- **HTML entities don’t work in chat** : A patch was merged to address [HTML entity rendering](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/376865/1?silent=true) in the chat composer (PR #34591).
### #Installation
- **Major upgrade – best practices?** : @dylanb is cautioning over upgrading a 3.2.0.beta4-dev instance with plugins; @pfaffman recommends spinning up a fresh test VPS and reviewing [PG 15 upgrade notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380545/1?silent=true).
### #Dev
- **Custom composer fullscreen issue** : @saish’s `composer-fields` connector works docked but vanishes in fullscreen; suggestions include moving the UI into a `before-composer-fields` outlet. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380619/1?silent=true)
### #Community
- **How have you built a local community around Discourse?** : @justinm described migrating a fractured sports-league chat ecosystem into a unified forum, sparking tips on push notifications and email engagement. [discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380036/2?silent=true)
### #Announcements
- **Discourse Calendar updated to use fullcalendar 6** : After upgrading, @stephen34 saw a one-hour discrepancy in some events; @j.jaffeux confirmed the fix was merged. [announcement](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/7?silent=true)
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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- **@Lilly** praised and suggested UX tweaks for the [Custom Topic Sort Order Button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380530/3?silent=true).
- **@nat** merged the PR to enable the [header language switcher for logged-in users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378686/5?silent=true).
- **@j.jaffeux** confirmed the fix for the [Recurring events DST issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380712/2?silent=true).
- **@david** shipped a commit addressing the [User Field Prompt theme blank output](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380654/3?silent=true).
- **@chapoi** guided troubleshooting for the [discourse\_theme watch error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380502/5?silent=true) and advised on rerunning flaky tests in the [chat upload bug PR](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379253/10?silent=true).
- **@sam** narrowed down the [long-press emoticon bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380580/2?silent=true) to Firefox mobile on one device and tagged it #pr-welcome.
- **@tobiaseigen** tightened the #UX category description in [Categorizing bug and ux issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378121/19?silent=true).
- **@tshenry** originally reported the [Upcoming Events DST bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380712/1?silent=true).
- **@Falco** alerted that the Bitnami Discourse Docker image is deprecated in [this notice](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374875/2?silent=true).
- **@awesomerobot** manually added a fallback shot to fix the [Discover List thumbnail issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380467/2?silent=true).
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With theme tweaks applied, bugs squashed, and languages toggling smoothly, may your forums be as fine-tuned as our components—happy Discourse-ing!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 175
- **New topics** : 25
- **Top users** :
- @pfaffman — 19 posts, 22 likes
- @pmusaraj — 3 posts, 16 likes
- @sam — 3 posts, 16 likes
- @rishabh — 1 post, 12 likes
- @david — 8 posts, 11 likes
- @Moin — 7 posts, 10 likes
- @merefield — 8 posts, 10 likes
- @WolfpackFan — 5 posts, 9 likes
- @eisammy — 2 posts, 8 likes
- @featheredtoast — 1 post, 7 likes
## Interesting Topics
#Site Management
- [How Discourse ID works](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379565/1?silent=true)
@rishabh outlined the new Discourse ID single sign-on system for cross-forum login, and community members chimed in on social auth and self-hosting support.
#Hosting
- [Is Docker image discourse/discourse considered safe and production-ready?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380646/1?silent=true)
A deep dive into the experimental `discourse/discourse` container, discussions about [standard install](https://meta.discourse.org/t/142537?silent=true) vs. Docker-compose workflows, and GitHub Actions publishing.
#Announcements
- [Gemini Flash 2.5 Image — now on Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380862/1?silent=true)
@sam unveiled Google’s lightning-fast image-editing LLM support, complete with demos, commit links, and setup notes for AI personas.
- [Discourse Calendar updated to use fullcalendar 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/1?silent=true)
Event view received a major overhaul, including clean URLs for `/upcoming-events/day/…` and ISO date formatting feedback.
#Support
- [Twitter/X links not unfurling correctly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380754/1?silent=true)
Users reported blank oneboxes when embedding [X.com](http://X.com) URLs; troubleshooting steps, plan hints, and UX improvements were proposed.
- [I forked the Discourse repository on GitHub. How can I replace it with the existing Discourse installation on my site?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380046/1?silent=true)
Guidance on pulling in a forked plugin vs. forking the entire repo, with real-world examples and cautionary budgeting notes.
- [Finding more info about the component-template-resolving deprecation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380770/1?silent=true)
Instructions on using the browser console to surface Ember deprecation IDs and redirecting plugin authors to the right thread.
- [Reply by e-mail message clip bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380809/1?silent=true)
Reports of Tutao Mail clipping matter, repro steps, and the importance of `-- ` signature separators for reliable replies.
#Installation
- [Major upgrade — best practices?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380545/1?silent=true)
Strategies for spinning up a fresh server, rsync-ing data, managing backups, and choreographing plugin re-enables post-upgrade.
#Bug
- [Topic published on ‘Invalid date’ with ActivityPub](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360228/1?silent=true)
A partial fix ensuring `activity_pub_published_at` serializes a single date, addressing multiple custom fields and frontend parsing errors.
- [Recurring events in Upcoming Events calendar fail to handle daylight saving change](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380712/1?silent=true)
Confirmation that the proposed patch restores correct timezone handling for repeat occurrences across DST boundaries.
#UX
- [Long words in embedded solutions aren’t wrapped](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380751/1?silent=true)
A lone unbroken string in oneboxed solutions was overflowing its container—discussion on CSS tweaks for better word-wrapping.
#Dev
- [Managing Images in AI context](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380828/1?silent=true)
@sam broke down options for feeding images to LLMs—Markdown-retained vs. appended payloads—and invited community feedback.
#Developer Guides
- [Designing for Different Devices (Viewport Size, Touch/Hover, etc.)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/367810/2?silent=true)
Guidance on autotracking `site.mobileView` in templates vs. static initializers to ensure responsive re-renders on window resize.
#Feature
- [Make the composer menu scroll horizontally on desktop as it does on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380864/1?silent=true)
A proposal to borrow mobile’s scrollable toolbar logic to prevent wrapping and hidden options in narrow desktop layouts.
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @rishabh introduced the [Discourse ID feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379565/1?silent=true) and @pmusaraj confirmed self-hosted support [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379565/4?silent=true).
- @david clarified the experimental `discourse/discourse` Docker image’s stability guide [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380646/8?silent=true) and @featheredtoast chimed in [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380646/10?silent=true).
- @sam announced Google’s Gemini Flash 2.5 Image integration into Discourse AI [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380862/1?silent=true) and opened a discussion on image-to-LLM workflows [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380828/1?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen tackled multiple UX issues: troubleshooting [Twitter/X unfurling](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380754/9?silent=true), patching the [email reply clipping](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380809/2?silent=true), and promoting the [composer menu scroll feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380864/1?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj provided a partial fix for the [ActivityPub published date issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360228/5?silent=true).
- @tshenry confirmed the [recurring events daylight saving fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380712/3?silent=true).
- @david guided devs through Ember deprecation insights in the [DiscPage setup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380770/6?silent=true).
- @david also detailed responsive rendering strategies in the [viewport-based mobile mode discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/367810/3?silent=true).
- @j.jaffeux refined clean URLs and date formatting for the [Upcoming Events calendar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/12?silent=true).
- @Roman fixed a missing context window parameter for [manual Discourse AI configuration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379557/4?silent=true).
Keep calm and discourse on—our puppies are safe, but the forum is buzzing! 🐾
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 97
- **New topics** : 9
**Top users** (likes ▸ posts):
- @Moin (17 ▸ 12)
- @tvavrda (7 ▸ 3)
- @awesomerobot (7 ▸ 6)
- @nat (6 ▸ 4)
- @pfaffman (6 ▸ 7)
- @hellekin (5 ▸ 3)
- @schneeland (4 ▸ 1)
- @ShiverTimber4973 (3 ▸ 1)
- @Ethsim2 (3 ▸ 1)
- @patrickemin (2 ▸ 6)
**Top [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) contributors** (likes ▸ posts):
- @awesomerobot (7 ▸ 6)
- @nat (6 ▸ 4)
- @MarkDoerr (2 ▸ 1)
- @jordan.vidrine (2 ▸ 1)
- @mcwumbly (1 ▸ 1)
- @j.jaffeux (1 ▸ 2)
- @chapoi (0 ▸ 1)
- @supermathie (0 ▸ 1)
- @sam (0 ▸ 1)
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## Interesting Topics
### #Support
- **Language switcher and language content** : @patrickemin and @Jagster debug mixed‐language posts and interface translation toggles, unveiling a detection quirk in post language ([380845/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380845/3?silent=true)) and Moin’s playback demo ([380845/9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380845/9?silent=true)).
- **How to use Discourse API for article forums and independent community spaces** : @awesomerobot explains why individual “social feed” plugins don’t exist, and guides @user600 on embedding article comments into Discourse, complete with sample integration snippets ([380883/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380883/3?silent=true)) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380883/4?silent=true).
- **Upgrading from 2.6.0.beta1 to latest stable** : @pfaffman advises running a fresh `discourse-setup` on a new server—skip in‐place OS/postgres upgrades—and restore backups via rsync to avoid broken VM upgrades ([380859/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380859/2?silent=true)), reinforced by his “I’ve done this ten times” note ([380859/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380859/4?silent=true)).
- **H1 in NOJS hinzufügen** : @jan2 spots missing `
` in the no-JS thread view; @awesomerobot confirms the template should wrap titles in `
` and requests a public example to debug ([380909/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380909/4?silent=true)).
- **New user responding to invite fails** : @kgrier reports `NoMethodError: undefined method 'gsub' for true` in watch\_words; @supermathie and @j.jaffeux diagnose regex toggles ([380920/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380920/3?silent=true)), and @kgrier isolates faulty censor words as the culprit ([380920/9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380920/9?silent=true)).
- **Translation not displayed on locale change** : @monty25 finds translated content missing despite HTML `lang` updates; @nat reveals the new hidden crawler param `content_localization_crawler_param` and Moin notes it’s unavailable on stable ([380395/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380395/2?silent=true)) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380395/3?silent=true).
### #Bug
- **Internal Server Error when previewing digest emails** : @xkhalid triggers a `String` vs `TimeWithZone` comparison error when interface is Arabic; @Moin reproduces it by switching locales and pinpoints Arabic‐numeral parsing as the breaker ([380954/8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380954/8?silent=true)).
- **Viewing email templates in wysiwyg composer causes an error** : toggling WYSIWYG in `/admin/email/templates/system_messages.reviewables_reminder` crashes the preview, demoed by @Moin with a video capture ([380984/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380984/2?silent=true)).
### #UX
- **Use fixed-width numbers in mobile view topic progress** : @awesomerobot proposes keeping the number container wider rather than changing fonts to prevent layout shifts ([380866/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380866/2?silent=true)).
- **Category permissions checkboxes misalign when localized** : @tvavrda shares screenshots of headers offset in translated tables ([380966/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380966/1?silent=true)); Moin links a duplicate report ([bad-permission-table-alignment](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bad-permission-table-alignment/380295?silent=true)).
- **Too little space for inputs when editing sidebar section** : @NateDhaliwal calls out uneven icon padding and cramped link fields in the custom sidebar editor ([380964/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380964/1?silent=true)).
### #Feature
- **Tags auf noindex,follow setzen** : @jan2 wants tags to be indexed by Google but not added to the search index; community discusses using `` vs robots.txt vs tag‐level controls ([380982/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380982/1?silent=true)).
### #Plugin
- **Moderation API Plugin** : @DonBot hits a Faraday version conflict on plugin activation; @ModerationAPI offers support via email while triaging logs ([348828/8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/348828/8?silent=true)).
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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @awesomerobot answered layout tweaks in [#380866](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380866/2?silent=true), API embed questions in [#380883](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380883/3?silent=true), NOJS `
` checks in [#380909](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380909/4?silent=true), and AI tagging setup in [#356711](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/356711/8?silent=true).
- @nat debugged translation crawler settings in [#380395](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380395/2?silent=true) and refined language detection logic in [#380845](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380845/13?silent=true).
- @MarkDoerr noted the release of the official Salesforce plugin in [#177575](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/177575/6?silent=true).
- @jordan.vidrine clarified mobile access for the density toggle in [#350967](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/350967/14?silent=true).
- @mcwumbly explained stable‐branch upgrade patch scheduling in [#379249](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379249/14?silent=true).
- @j.jaffeux walked through repro steps for the invite registration error in [#380920](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380920/6?silent=true).
- @chapoi provided CSS fixes for category image sizing in [#380837](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380837/2?silent=true).
- @supermathie tested regex toggles to isolate the invite‐watch\_words bug in [#380920](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380920/3?silent=true).
- @sam chimed in on AI embeddings model generations in [#281807](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/281807/25?silent=true).
Hope your puppies enjoyed today’s multilingual journey through Meta! 🐶
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Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 87
- **New topics** : 13
- **Top users** :
- @tvavrda (7 posts, 8 likes)
- @hellekin (3 posts, 6 likes)
- @Moin (5 posts, 6 likes)
- @Tordanik (1 post, 6 likes)
- @NateDhaliwal (7 posts, 5 likes)
- @RGJ (2 posts, 5 likes)
- @pfaffman (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @Richie (3 posts, 3 likes)
- @Jagster (8 posts, 3 likes)
- @ToddZ (1 post, 3 likes)
## Interesting Topics
#Announcements
- **Content Localization and Automatic Translations for Your Community**
@Tordanik reminded us that polyglot users want originals alongside AI-powered translations, @hellekin warned of miscommunication and “AI-fodder” risks, and @tvavrda highlighted SEO and subtleties lost in auto-translate. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370000/36?silent=true)
#UX
- **Inconsistent plugin settings**
@RGJ pointed out that Calendar and Fingerprint plugins bury their Settings behind “Installed plugins,” unlike Discourse AI or Akismet, sparking suggestions to unify the admin UI. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381003/1?silent=true)
- **Re-order the groups list**
@Richie asked for alphabetical ordering of groups on `/g`, while @Moin cautioned that sorting by full name would vary by interface language, preferring a stable @Name sort. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380992/1?silent=true)
#Feature
- **Disable Markdown & default to Rich Text**
@rimelek requested a site setting to turn off the new Rich Text editor by default; @Kartoon and @Jagster noted missing toolbar functions and emphasized user confusion until RTE matures. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370335/13?silent=true)
#Support
- **Replies via email not counted as posts?**
@ToddZ discovered that email-reply users see 0 in “Replies Posted,” affecting badges and clean-up scripts, and questioned the role of `last_posted_at`. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381031/1?silent=true)
- **Disabling “click for more details”**
guildedgrey wants full email signatures shown in posts, not the “click for more details” placeholder; @pfaffman suggested a custom plugin or self-hosting pro service. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380998/1?silent=true)
- **Configuring incoming email for topics or group messages**
@RBoy and @philh shared that using “forwarded emails” behavior with Gmail polling works around Discourse’s reply-key limitations for category topics and PMs. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380577/6?silent=true)
#Bug
- **Rich Text editor breaks white-space in code**
@rimelek reported that RTE mangles code indentation and line breaks; @j.jaffeux confirmed it’s on the backlog and part-started. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381027/1?silent=true)
- **New user responding to invite fails (`word_watcher.rb:258`)**
@j.jaffeux merged a fix for the invite-reply error in watched words, resolving the “cannot read property” crash. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380920/14?silent=true)
- **AI helper hiding on Android tablets**
@Moin noted that the AI assistant pane vanishes behind the composer on tablets, impacting tag and category suggestions. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/349719/10?silent=true)
- **OP of warnings not highlighted with Staff Color**
littleD reported that moderator warnings no longer get the staff-colored background on the warning post, raising UX consistency concerns. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380993/1?silent=true)
- **Enabling push notifications skips subscription**
justinm found that if browser consent is required, the code requests permission but never calls `subscribePushNotification`, so users remain unsubscribed. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381043/1?silent=true)
#Theme component
- **Reply Template broken in new composer**
@davidkingham saw `[wrap]` tokens error in RTE (`wrap_open not supported`); @dax plans proper support for wrap tokens post-meetup. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/162373/67?silent=true)
#Hosting
- **How to install Discourse on an OVH VPS**
Murffy published a Debian 12 + OVH step-by-step, and @NateDhaliwal questioned using OVH Email Pro for transactional mail. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381056/1?silent=true)
#Dev
- **What does `api.addSaveableUserOptionField` do?**
@NateDhaliwal noted the lack of docs on this plugin-API hook and asked for examples of additional configuration or side effects. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381049/1?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @dax updated the **Reply Template** component to plan support for `[wrap]` tokens in the Rich Text editor, noting that work will pause during the annual Discourse meetup. [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/162373/68?silent=true)
- @j.jaffeux acknowledged and triaged the **Rich Text whitespace** bug, confirming it’s in the backlog, and merged a fix for the **invite response** error in `word_watcher.rb`. [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381027/5?silent=true) & [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380920/14?silent=true)
- @renato chimed in on **Rich Text defaults** , asking which composer toolbar buttons are broken to drive separate bug reports. [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370335/18?silent=true)
- @Lilly resolved errors in the **Group navigation sidebar** theme component, updating it so admins no longer see console messages. [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/273505/28?silent=true)
No puppies (or posts!) were harmed in the making of these discussions—just a few stray codeblocks and confetti sparks! 🐶🎉
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Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
**New Posts:** 102 ([browse new posts](https://meta.discourse.org/new?silent=true))
**New Topics:** 14 ([see new topics](https://meta.discourse.org/latest?period=daily&silent=true))
**Top Users (last 24 h):**
- [@nat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nat/activity?silent=true): 12 posts, 17 likes
- [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam/activity?silent=true): 18 posts, 6 likes
- [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield/activity?silent=true): 1 post, 7 likes
- [@hugh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hugh/activity?silent=true): 1 post, 7 likes
- [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin/activity?silent=true): 2 posts, 4 likes
- [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don/activity?silent=true): 1 post, 3 likes
- [@piffy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/piffy/activity?silent=true): 2 posts, 3 likes
- [@Lee\_Ars](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lee_Ars/activity?silent=true): 1 post, 3 likes
- [@itsbhanusharma](https://meta.discourse.org/u/itsbhanusharma/activity?silent=true): 1 post, 3 likes
- [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin/activity?silent=true): 3 posts, 3 likes
## Interesting Topics
### #Announcements
- @hugh introduced a revamped color palette editing interface for #color-palettes, allowing admins to preview and manage light/dark mode themes more seamlessly. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380477/1?silent=true)
### #Plugin
- @merefield addressed deprecations in the Locations Plugin under #paid-support, removing the #broken tag and merging fixes to ensure continued compatibility. [see changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/69742/1180?silent=true)
### #Bug
- @sam and @Jagster uncovered that the AI translation graph only appears when specific backfill settings are met, and @nat streamlined the requirements—see [issue details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380858/1?silent=true) and related [Summarize Gists doc](https://meta.discourse.org/t/summarize-gists/340269?silent=true)
- @nat opened a bug report on quoting behavior in multilingual threads, highlighting how quoting always uses the user’s locale rather than the original post language. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381138/1?silent=true)
- @pento merged a fix for word censorship in watched words when responding to invites, resolving errors in `word_watcher.rb`. [view discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380920/17?silent=true)
- @RGJ reported that events default dates are misparsed in #calendar-and-event when locales use DD.MM.YYYY, prompting investigation into `moment.js` parsing routines. [report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381128/1?silent=true)
### #Support
- @wellinton-capixaba found that Palemoon and older Firefox are blocked by the latest browser policy, prompting a reminder of the [official policy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381077/1?silent=true) and supported browsers. [policy details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dropping-ios-15-other-old-browsers-in-july-2025/358131?silent=true)
- @Damian_Boon asked about changing the PWA bottom bar color on Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in dark mode, and @dax clarified it’s native to Android settings. [details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381137/4?silent=true)
### #Feature
- @nat proposed allowing users to select multiple locales to view original posts, expanding on #content-localization capabilities—join the proposal [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381116/1?silent=true) and browse the [#content-localization tag](https://meta.discourse.org/tags/content-localization?silent=true)
- @tobiaseigen suggested toggling warning flags on private messages post-publication to streamline moderation workflows in #personal-messages. [feature request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381142/1?silent=true)
### #Theme component
- @piffy released a Customizable Navbar Component, enabling quick-access links in the nav bar and configurable via theme settings. [component repo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381096/1?silent=true) | [install guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-install-a-theme-or-theme-component/63682?silent=true)
### #Marketplace
- @Fiona_McFarlane sought freelancers for setting up 1–3 Discourse sites on Communiteq hosting, with discussions on scope and budgets. [project details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381104/1?silent=true)
### #Community
- @nat & team collected multilingual feedback on AI-powered translations, emphasizing SEO concerns and UI improvements in automatic #content-localization. [discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381120/27?silent=true) | [announcement](https://meta.discourse.org/t/content-localization-and-automatic-with-discourse-ai/370000?silent=true)
- @opcourdis shared strategies for local community-building—using #invite-codes as QR, leveraging push notifications, and calendar integration for offline events. [community insights](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380036/2?silent=true)
### #UX
- @ice.d demonstrated how to reorder group listings on the “About Your Site” page, and @Moin inquired about its effect on the main groups page. [discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380992/8?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- [@nat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nat/activity?silent=true) clarified backfill requirements and closed the discussion in [AI setting tells translations are disabled when enabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380858/19?silent=true), authored the [Multi-language preferences for displaying Original Content](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381116/1?silent=true) proposal, and joined the feedback round on [Multilingual user feedback](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381120/27?silent=true).
- [@hugh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hugh/activity?silent=true) launched the new color palette editor in [Smoother color palette editing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380477/1?silent=true).
- [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam/activity?silent=true) engaged users on translation graph issues in [AI setting tells translations are disabled when enabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380858/4?silent=true) and reviewed patches in [New user responding to invite fails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380920/17?silent=true).
- [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen/activity?silent=true) prompted closure clarification in [Quoting with content localization selects the language](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381138/2?silent=true) and revisited the [Forum Researcher bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/368980/14?silent=true).
- [@pento](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pento/activity?silent=true) merged the pull request resolving invite-response word watcher errors in [New user responding to invite fails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380920/17?silent=true).
- [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi/activity?silent=true) improved input spacing in the sidebar editor section in [Too little space for inputs when editing sidebar section](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380964/3?silent=true).
- [@Roman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Roman/activity?silent=true) updated the deprecated AI helper setting in [AI helper model site setting is hidden now but still in use](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374538/5?silent=true).
- [@dax](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dax/activity?silent=true) investigated the Android bottom bar styling issue in [Change mobile bottom bar colour](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381137/2?silent=true).
That’s a wrap for today—whether you’re tweaking palettes or chasing AI translations, may your day be as vibrant and dynamic as our discussions!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **123 new posts** (see [latest posts](https://meta.discourse.org/latest?silent=true))
- **13 new topics** (see [new topics](https://meta.discourse.org/latest?tab=new&silent=true))
- **Top Users:**
- [@j.jaffeux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j.jaffeux?silent=true) – 6 posts, 27 likes
- [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam?silent=true) – 6 posts, 12 likes
- [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej?silent=true) – 3 posts, 9 likes
- [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin?silent=true) – 6 posts, 9 likes
- [@tvavrda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tvavrda?silent=true) – 11 posts, 9 likes
- [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ?silent=true) – 2 posts, 8 likes
- [@martin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martin?silent=true) – 3 posts, 8 likes
- [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield?silent=true) – 2 posts, 6 likes
- [@Damian\_Boon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Damian_Boon?silent=true) – 17 posts, 5 likes
- [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david?silent=true) – 2 posts, 5 likes
* * *
## Interesting Topics
#Site feedback
- @tvavrda kicked off a deep dive into #content-localization exploring author opt-out options and the philosophical impact of AI-driven translations [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381187/1?silent=true)
#Announcements
- @j.jaffeux introduced **max attendees** support in the calendar plugin, allowing event organizers to cap attendance and manage interest lists [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381205/1?silent=true)
- A new site setting enables admins to **choose the first day of the week** in the calendar view (Monday, Sunday or Saturday) for a more localized experience [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381273/1?silent=true)
#Support
- @Damian_Boon and @dax collaborated on diagnostics for Android PWA **bottom navigation bar color issues** , pinpointing manifest and browser inconsistencies [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381137/1?silent=true)
- A **“Malformed version number” error** when accessing `/review` and `/plugin` pages was traced to a bad entry in our new-features API feed and swiftly removed [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381186/1?silent=true)
- @jimmy0017 proposed **plugin compatibility versioning** , and community consensus highlighted CI-based checks and pinning strategies [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381195/1?silent=true)
- **Markdown parser errors** for calendar embeds (`div_calendar_wrap`) were investigated, with a workaround via toggling to the markdown editor [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381159/1?silent=true)
- Event **borders and colors** went missing in calendar views after a FullCalendar 6 upgrade, prompting UX deliberations on styling support [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381188/1?silent=true)
- A **dynamic “show +X more”** tags feature was requested to prevent topic lists from growing too tall when machine-generated tags wrap excessively [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381289/1?silent=true)
#Bug
- Custom **theme components** broke installations post-update, with errors like `Invalid value used as weak map key`, steering devs to isolate and debug component helpers [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381263/1?silent=true)
- **Whispers** in post-voting categories were hidden unintentionally behind the VOTES/ACTIVITY toggle, spurring a discussion on potential feature toggles [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381193/1?silent=true)
- Opening **long inline replies** caused blank screens on scroll in the desktop view, with @david already digging into the rendering pipeline [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381117/1?silent=true)
- Ask Discourse sidebar **date sorting glitches** were flagged where “Today” misrepresented timestamps, leading to improvements in `last_posted_at` logic [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381211/1?silent=true)
#Installation
- Questions arose on deploying a **production-ready stable** branch on self-hosted VPS instances, and community advice pointed to supported-tracking-branch guides [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381224/1?silent=true)
- After an upgrade, one user’s forum went down, revealing a need to remove deprecated plugins in `app.yml` and share fuller migration logs for troubleshooting [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381242/1?silent=true)
* * *
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- **@j.jaffeux** added calendar enhancements for **max attendees** ([381205/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381205/1?silent=true)) and **first-day-of-week** settings ([381273/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381273/1?silent=true)).
- **@sam** joined the #content-localization debate on AI translations ([381187/17](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381187/17?silent=true)), tackled Ask Discourse date grouping ([381211/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381211/2?silent=true)), and weighed in on post-voting whisper visibility ([381193/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381193/2?silent=true)).
- **@martin** proposed fixes for the WYSIWYG email-template errors, addressing `one`/`other` string handling in DEditor ([380984/9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380984/9?silent=true)).
- **@david** remedied the malformed version string issue in the `/review` `/plugin` feature feed ([381186/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381186/2?silent=true)).
- **@dax** outlined Android PWA nav-bar color quirks and browser behavior differences ([381137/11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381137/11?silent=true)).
- **@nat** guided installation diagnostics for a failed migration, requesting extended logs ([381242/9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381242/9?silent=true)).
- **@chapoi** compared PWA navbar behavior across iOS and Android, confirming platform inconsistencies ([381137/8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381137/8?silent=true)).
And that’s a wrap—no puppies were harmed, and the calendar never looked so colorful!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
**Key Stats**
- Total new posts in the last 24 hours: **97**
- Total new topics in the last 24 hours: **12**
**Top users (by posts and likes)**
- [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david?silent=true): _9 posts_, _19 likes_
- [@pmusaraj](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pmusaraj?silent=true): _4 posts_, _8 likes_
- [@awesomerobot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awesomerobot?silent=true): _3 posts_, _7 likes_
- [@piffy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/piffy?silent=true): _5 posts_, _5 likes_
- [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman?silent=true): _7 posts_, _5 likes_
- [@Headless](https://meta.discourse.org/u/headless?silent=true): _5 posts_, _4 likes_
- [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/don?silent=true): _4 posts_, _4 likes_
- [@j.jaffeux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j.jaffeux?silent=true): _2 posts_, _3 likes_
- [@hellekin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hellekin?silent=true): _2 posts_, _3 likes_
- [@simon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon?silent=true): _1 post_, _2 likes_
* * *
## Interesting Topics
#Bug
- @piffy and @david debugged a [TypeError rendering issue with theme components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381263/13?silent=true) that surfaced after a UI-based upgrade.
- @Headless reported a [repeating navbar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381344/1?silent=true) after a forum rebuild and @awesomerobot guided a safe-mode theme component audit [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381344/5?silent=true).
- @xkhalid noted an error when viewing email templates in the wysiwyg composer, due to an unmerged PR; @NateDhaliwal confirmed the fix is pending [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380984/11?silent=true).
- @Moin resurfaced a report that deleting a topic cannot be undone; @Canapin pointed to the existing [351377 discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/351377/2?silent=true).
- @patrickemin found that whispers vanish in post-voting categories, prompting a UX fix discussion [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381193/5?silent=true).
#Support
- @wenqin’s forum build stalled on a migration error after update; @RGJ recommended a fresh restore rather than chasing missing `pg` errors [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381242/11?silent=true).
- @Joe_F implemented a [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) query to [pull user emails via the API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380701/5?silent=true), then @pfaffman shared sample scripts [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380701/7?silent=true).
- @MichaIng explored local sendmail integration inside Docker vs SMTP, with @itsbhanusharma and MichaIng dissecting Postfix’s pickup vs submission flows [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381354/3?silent=true).
- @emonunix sought Sidekiq tuning advice for a large multisite, and @pfaffman recommended lowering `DISCOURSE_SIDEKIQ_WORKERS` to ease database load [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381363/3?silent=true).
#Site feedback
- @hellekin and @pmusaraj debated clear UI patterns and a translation icon for [automated AI translations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381187/33?silent=true) to help non-English posters.
#Announcements
- @Ethsim2 reported that the **Year** view in the new FullCalendar 6 plugin reloads to January on mobile instead of the last context; @j.jaffeux agreed improvements are coming [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/24?silent=true).
#Plugin
- @Judith introduced a [push notifications plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381364/1?silent=true) using Firebase to deliver alerts in custom iOS/Android apps.
#blog
- Discourse highlighted how to [Avoid 6 common pitfalls when measuring the ROI of your community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381359/1?silent=true), spurring discussions on meaningful metrics vs vanity numbers.
#Dev
- @Ethsim2’s `ics_to_discourse.py` script now idempotently syncs external ICS feeds into Discourse events, with options to bypass bumps for invisible marker-only edits [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379361/33?silent=true).
#SSO
- @pmusaraj merged fixes to allow [OIDC avatar overrides](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/304291/3?silent=true) and ensure avatars sync on login via OpenID Connect, building on earlier enhancements [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/304286/5?silent=true).
* * *
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @david tackled both the [TypeError theme bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381263/13?silent=true) and the [forum navbar repetition issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381344/6?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj contributed to the [AI translation feedback thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381187/33?silent=true) and resolved the [OIDC avatar override bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/304291/3?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot debugged the [navbar repeat bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381344/2?silent=true) and shared insights on [AI post-tagging experiments](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/356711/12?silent=true).
- @j.jaffeux committed UX tweaks to the [FullCalendar 6 update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/24?silent=true).
- @featheredtoast confirmed IPv6 behavior in the [disabled-IPv6 installation discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381373/2?silent=true).
- @nat guided the [incoming email troubleshooting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381391/2?silent=true) with rebuild tips.
- @chapoi clarified auto-close vs bump interactions in the [bump-auto-close combo question](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381402/2?silent=true).
- @hugh added the `?run` URL parameter to auto-execute reports in the [Data Explorer plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/169404/20?silent=true).
- @Falco outlined supported models for [Discourse AI Sentiment](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/259599/47?silent=true).
Happy browsing—and remember, fewer puppies were harmed in theme-cache clears than in yesterday’s manual rebuilds!
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Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
In the past 24 hours, **135 new posts** and **20 new topics** have been recorded across [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org) [source](https://meta.discourse.org/?silent=true).
**Top users** (by posts and likes):
1. @RGJ – 12 posts, 16 likes
2. @chapoi – 10 posts, 12 likes
3. @merefield – 6 posts, 12 likes
4. @Moin – 4 posts, 8 likes
5. @soeren-1 – 8 posts, 6 likes
6. @NateDhaliwal – 9 posts, 5 likes
7. @ThunderThighs – 1 post, 4 likes
8. @sweet_Girl – 2 posts, 4 likes
9. @featheredtoast – 2 posts, 4 likes
10. @sam – 1 post, 3 likes
## Interesting Topics
### #Feature
- **Bulk Export of Raw Post Sources with Markup**
@soeren-1 requested a #Feature to export all post sources (raw text + markup) as a plain-text file for better documentation workflows, and @pfaffman suggested automating calls to the raw endpoints while @RGJ pointed to a [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) query fetching `posts.raw` [[Bulk Export of Raw Post Sources with Markup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381447/1?silent=true)].
### #Support
- **A beautiful website**
@sweet_Girl asked how to mimic another forum’s UI and @chapoi walked through the exact components, font choice and color settings needed [[How can I make my forum look like this one? - #2 by chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381525/2?silent=true)].
- **Moderating Single Users: Plugin or Other Methods**
@Rubi sought ways to strictly moderate one user, and @chapoi and @RGJ mapped out solutions using trust levels, groups and the dynamic-groups plugin [[Moderating Single Users: Plugin or Other Methods - #2 by chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381520/2?silent=true)].
- **Adding a header link for Guests Only**
@peternlewis wanted a “Create Account” link visible only to guests, and @chapoi plus @Moin explained how to leverage the Custom Header Links component with conditional CSS [[Adding a header link for Guests Only - #2 by chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381546/2?silent=true)].
- **Documentation for silent links**
@thoka drafted guidance on using `?silent=true` to suppress notifications in index topics and FAQs, improving navigation without spamming authors [[Add "silent" internal links by appending ?silent=true](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381536/1?silent=true)].
- **WARNING: Port 443 of computer does not appear to be accessible**
@nwnuyhs ran into a Cloudflare orange-cloud blocking Let’s Encrypt and @itsbhanusharma & @pfaffman explained how to disable the proxy or follow best practices for Cloudflare integration [[【solved】WARNING: Port 443 of computer does not appear to be accessible using hostname: - #2 by itsbhanusharma](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381523/2?silent=true)].
### #Installation
- **Forum not working after update – what’s missing?**
@wenqin’s rebuild failed due to `pups::exec` errors, and @merefield identified a removed `discourse-spoiler-alert` plugin as the culprit, resolving the issue on rebuild [[Forum not working after update – what’s missing? - #30 by merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381242/30?silent=true)].
### #Dev
- **Why isn’t the checklist plugin a Theme Component?**
@NateDhaliwal noted that the checklist plugin lives under `/plugins/…`, and @merefield traced its origin to older plugin architecture with examples of Theme Components migrated from plugins [[Why isn't the checklist plugin a Theme Component?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381567/1?silent=true)].
- **Discourse 有哪个接口能直接获取某个帖子的最后一条评论信息**
@McDonald_Louise wanted an API to fetch the last comment by post ID, and @MachineScholar plus @NateDhaliwal recommended a [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) query and API call pattern [[Discourse 有哪个接口能直接获取某个帖子的最后一条评论信息 - #2 by MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381511/2?silent=true)].
- **Can `%{base_path}` be used in object setting descriptions?**
@Moin tested `%{base_path}` in theme object settings and discovered it isn’t supported yet, prompting a follow-up on extending theme setting interpolation [[Can `%{base_path}` be used in object setting descriptions?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381458/1?silent=true)].
### #Bug
- **Can not select custom emoji on iPhone**
@ThunderThighs raised a pr-welcome bug on iOS emoji selection, and @sam confirmed it’s on the roadmap with a four-week target [[Can not select custom emoji on iPhone - #3 by sam](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381516/3?silent=true)].
- **Error is not highlighted when username is correct, but not enough characters in password**
@featheredtoast uncovered inconsistent signup error highlights, illustrating missing input validation feedback in the new registration form [[Error is not highlighted when username is correct, but not enough characters in password](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381505/1?silent=true)].
- **Oauth Redirect Bug**
@iHiD reported an OAuth loop when creating a new topic via URL-encoded issue bodies, and @featheredtoast pinpointed missing URL encoding in the redirect parameters [[Oauth Redirect Bug - #2 by featheredtoast](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381497/2?silent=true)].
- **Tag / TagGroup CSV import is case aware, but it’s not**
@RGJ identified a mismatch between case-sensitive `find_by_name` and case-insensitive uniqueness on import CSV, suggesting use of `ILIKE` to avoid ActiveRecord errors [[Tag / TagGroup CSV import is case aware, but it's not](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381450/1?silent=true)].
### #Plugin
- **Automation script: Move topic on close**
@chapoi published a proof-of-concept plugin that automatically moves closed topics from one category to another, complete with install guide and config settings [[Automation script: Move topic on close](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381559/1?silent=true)].
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @chapoi guided styling and plugin questions in [A beautiful website](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381525/2?silent=true), [Moderating Single Users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381520/2?silent=true), [Unable to see preview](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381555/3?silent=true), [Adding a header link for Guests Only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381546/2?silent=true) and authored the [Move topic on close script](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381559/1?silent=true).
- @featheredtoast debugged UI and OAuth issues in [Error is not highlighted…password](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381505/1?silent=true) and [Oauth Redirect Bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381497/2?silent=true).
- @sam confirmed the iOS emoji bug is on the roadmap in [Can not select custom emoji on iPhone](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381516/3?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj shared Ember component usage for custom homepages in [Using the new custom-homepage feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/302496/49?silent=true) and linked a potential fix in [Editing a post takes me back many posts (redux)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/180212/20?silent=true).
- @dax triaged the Android navigation bar color bug in [Android bottom navigation bar color issues in Discourse PWA](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381137/41?silent=true).
- @jordan.vidrine submitted an avatar-size PR in [Latest avatar size doesn’t change the size](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374243/5?silent=true).
- @david requested examples for troubleshooting in [User Field Prompt](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/185214/18?silent=true).
That’s it for today—let’s make tomorrow even more pawsome!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 120
- **New topics** : 19
- **Top users** :
## Interesting Topics
### #Support
- In #Support, @Tealk asked about a [flood of spam posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381635/1?silent=true) and community members shared AI and non-LLM anti-spam strategies, including the official [Tips for preventing spam](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tips-for-preventing-spam/264020?silent=true) guide and a [watched words reference](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-words-to-block-recent-spam-attack/380420?silent=true) to stem the influx.
- Several users struggled with rich editor previews in #Support and @awesomerobot offered screenshots of the [markdown toggle and preview icons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381555/1?silent=true) to help restore the live preview.
- A localization hiccup left the “Jump to top of topic” button untranslated in French and only resolved when disabling theme components; the culprit was pinned down in [this discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381644/1?silent=true).
- After /filter queries caused confusion, @Moin demonstrated alphabetical sorting via `/filter?q=order%3Atitle-asc` and referenced the original [Sort display of topics Alphabetically](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sort-display-of-topics-alphabetically/53911/24?silent=true) thread in [381584/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381584/1?silent=true).
- The Mint theme’s green gradient background wasn’t fitting some dark-mode schemes, and @awesomerobot showed how to disable it with a CSS snippet in [381590/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381590/1?silent=true).
- A user wanted a header link visible only to guests; @Moin pointed to the [DiscourseConnect signup button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourseconnect-signup-button/245888?silent=true) after reviewing the original [Guests Only link request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381546/1?silent=true).
### #Bug
- Browsers older than iOS 15 were directed to an unviewable link; @pnorman filed the report in [381666/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381666/1?silent=true) and the team is gathering specific browser versions, referencing the drop-old-browser announcement at [358131](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dropping-ios-15-other-old-browsers-in-july-2025/358131?silent=true).
- Long, codified `` blocks leaked outside the answer box in the #Bug category. @rokelyjulianlockhart confirmed it and flagged the duplicate under [380751/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/long-words-in-embedded-solutions-arent-wrapped/380751/1?silent=true) before suggesting fixes in [381619/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381619/1?silent=true).
- Content localization occasionally displayed raw HTML or JSON in non-English views. Examples were on topics [370000/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/content-localization-and-automatic-translations-for-your-community/370000/1?silent=true) and [379731/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-projects-august-2025/379731/1?silent=true), all documented in [381708/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381708/1?silent=true).
- During setup, SMTP credentials were concatenated incorrectly. The issue was confirmed in [381710/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381710/1?silent=true) and awaits a patch.
- On some mobile builds, opening a modal input field scrolled the page to the top; @Don outlined a temporary fix in [380187/7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380187/7?silent=true) via a theme component.
### #Feature
- To help manage personal messages, a #Feature request proposed expanding bulk select to non-staff users; @ondrej kicked off the discussion in [381704/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381704/1?silent=true).
- Onebox previews for calendar events were deemed too basic. In [381681/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381681/1?silent=true), community members suggested leveraging the [recurring-events topic API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-plugin-not-creating-topic-for-recurring-events/370600?silent=true) for richer metadata.
- A #Feature discussion explored a [bulk export of raw post sources](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381447/17?silent=true) as a core UI capability, weighing plugin vs. built-in support [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381447/17?silent=true).
### #customization:extras
- In #customization:extras, Ethsim2 released an [ICS → Discourse importer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381646/1?silent=true) script that syncs iCalendar feeds into category topics via the REST API [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381646/1?silent=true).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- **@awesomerobot** guided spam prevention with AI detection and watched words in [381635/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381635/2?silent=true), shared Mint theme CSS tips in [381590/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381590/2?silent=true), and provided timeline context for heading navigation fixes in [379037/14](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379037/14?silent=true).
- **@tobiaseigen** welcomed @soeren-1 and laid out the rule-of-three roadmap for raw-post exports in [381447/17](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381447/17?silent=true).
- **@david** explained why `raw` isn’t included in default API responses, pointed to the checklist plugin’s extra AJAX fetch pattern, and demoed saving edits in [381671/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381671/3?silent=true).
- **@j.jaffeux** updated the community on the fullcalendar 6 migration and recurring event topics in [380311/27](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380311/27?silent=true).
- **@chapoi** tracked down a mobile editor slip-up and recovered a missing post in the embedded-solutions thread at [380751/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380751/4?silent=true).
- **@mae** weighed in on #blog post SEO shifts in the AI search era, noting rising forum traffic in [380784/5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380784/5?silent=true).
Here’s to another day of chasing down bugs and fetching new ideas — and all the puppies are safe tonight!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
In the last 24 hours, the forum saw **97** new posts (e.g., in [How to Perform Major Discourse Maintenance with Minimal Downtime?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381753/1?silent=true)) and **11** new topics (including [Discourse Transclusion (Quote across Discourse instances)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381727/1?silent=true)).
**Top users by new posts and likes:**
- @pfaffman – 3 posts, 14 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman?silent=true))
- @chapoi – 3 posts, 9 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi?silent=true))
- @Moin – 5 posts, 8 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin?silent=true))
- @awesomerobot – 11 posts, 5 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awesomerobot?silent=true))
- @hellekin – 5 posts, 4 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hellekin?silent=true))
- @tobiaseigen – 3 posts, 4 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen?silent=true))
- @Lilly – 1 post, 4 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly?silent=true))
- @emonunix – 4 posts, 4 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/emonunix?silent=true))
- @merefield – 5 posts, 4 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield?silent=true))
- @itsbhanusharma – 1 post, 3 likes ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/itsbhanusharma?silent=true))
* * *
## Interesting Topics
#Hosting
- **Zero-Downtime Maintenance** : @emonunix kicked off a discussion on best practices for performing core updates with minimal user-facing downtime, exploring blue/green deployments and container-based strategies [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381753/1?silent=true).
#Feature
- **Discourse Transclusion** : @hellekin revived a decade-old discussion with a proposal for quoting across Discourse instances—embedding source links directly in quotes to preserve context [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381727/1?silent=true).
- **Plugin Compatibility Workflows** : @elmuerte shared a GitHub Actions setup that re-runs plugin tests automatically on new Discourse commits, keeping compatibility badges up to date [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381195/5?silent=true).
#UX
- **Long Word Wrapping** : @chapoi fixed an issue where words in embedded solutions weren’t wrapping properly by linking to pull request #34748, resolving the overflow bug (#solved #fixed) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380751/5?silent=true).
#Site feedback
- **Solution Plugin in #Bug** : @Moin and @chapoi debated enabling the solved-plugin for #Bug; they concluded that #fixed tags better distinguish code fixes from user workarounds [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381707/2?silent=true).
#Bug
- **Subcategory Banner Duplication** : @Nick_Stager reported seeing two banners on subcategories; @awesomerobot swiftly updated the category-banners component to hide the default heading when a custom banner is present [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381717/3?silent=true).
- **Modal Jump Issue** : @j.jaffeux investigated an iOS bug where opening a modal input field would scroll the page to the top, noting it may relate to a now-fixed iOS issue [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380187/8?silent=true).
- **Default Category Heading** : @Nick_Stager discovered that default category headings weren’t hiding under the category banners plugin; @merefield pointed to a previous report and a CSS workaround [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/327519/7?silent=true).
#Support
- **Custom Homepage Template** : @saish battled with theme settings for a custom homepage; @awesomerobot and @merefield guided them through `about.json` modifiers and preference toggles to get it working [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381697/6?silent=true).
- **Anti-Spam Tips** : @AntiMetaman sought spam-prevention advice; @awesomerobot pointed to the community’s Tips for Preventing Spam guide, highlighting key rate-limiting and moderation settings [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381749/2?silent=true).
- **Multisite Favicon Confusion** : @emonunix uncovered inconsistent #ico favicons across multisite roots; @supermathie performed cURL tests and explained how Discourse picks icons via `` tags [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/372494/6?silent=true).
- **Ellipsis Menu Gone** : @patrickemin noticed the ellipsis post-menu was missing; @Moin pointed out the need to add items to both “post menu” and “post menu hidden items” settings to restore the button (#solved) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381773/7?silent=true).
#Data & reporting
- **Discourse as a Ticket System** : @tknospdr asked which built-in reports mimic Zendesk-style metrics; @merefield directed them to the Discourse Workflow’s audit/state reports, while @NateDhaliwal shared relevant tickets‐plugin links [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381752/3?silent=true).
#Dev
- **Raw Selection Retrieval** : @NateDhaliwal sought a way to get unparsed raw text from a user’s selection before Markdown conversion; @Moin suggested examining Discourse’s built-in edit and “Copy quote” handling (#Dev) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381715/3?silent=true).
#customization:extras
- **ICS → Discourse Importer** : @Ethsim2 improved the ICS-Importer by updating `search.json` to index event content from the first post of each topic, with detailed commits shared on GitHub [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381646/2?silent=true).
* * *
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @chapoi fixed wrapping for long words in embedded solutions by contributing to pull request #34748 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380751/5?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot guided @saish through setting up a custom homepage in [How to replace/override homepage template](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381697/6?silent=true) and resolved the subcategory banner issue in [Seeing two banners for subcategories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381717/3?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen explained the use of **#fixed** tags vs. solved-plugin for bug resolution in [Enable the solution plugin for the Bug category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381707/4?silent=true).
- @Lilly commemorated the one-year mark of a beloved community member in [So long, and thanks for all the fish!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325082/32?silent=true).
- @j.jaffeux investigated iOS modal behavior and possible fixes in [Modal input fields cause page jump to top of the page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380187/8?silent=true).
- @tshenry is testing and preparing a fix for the Category Previews theme component, as discussed in [Category Previews](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/155296/48?silent=true).
- @supermathie performed detailed cURL diagnostics to solve multisite favicon inconsistencies in [How to use .ico favicons correctly in Discourse multisite?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/372494/6?silent=true).
- @Roman recommended the XML alternative for models lacking native tool support in [Custom LLMs-Job exception](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381703/16?silent=true).
And that’s a wrap—no pups were harmed in the making of this summary, so let’s keep the good vibes rolling!
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New Posts:** 64
- **New Topics:** 9
**Top Users (last 24 h):**
- @Moin: 8 posts, 14 likes
- @pfaffman: 8 posts, 7 likes
- @NateDhaliwal: 4 posts, 4 likes
- @merefield: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @Ethsim2: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @nino1904: 4 posts, 2 likes
- @emyoulation: 5 posts, 2 likes
- @sjjh: 1 post, 1 like
- @Steven: 2 posts, 1 like
- @RGJ: 2 posts, 1 like
**Top Team Member:**
- @tobiaseigen: 1 post, 0 likes
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## Interesting Topics
#Support
- @nino1904 encountered issues setting category permissions for a migrated “Ticket Exchange Access” group and Moin explained how to leverage trust levels natively instead of a plugin, detailing both trust level 1 and 2 requirements [#381804/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381804/1?silent=true) and [#381804/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381804/2?silent=true).
- A new user asked why uppercase letters and periods are stripped from tags; Moin pointed out the **Force lowercase tags** site setting and shared a screenshot of the control [#381850/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381850/1?silent=true) and [#381850/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381850/2?silent=true).
- @emyoulation outlined a tedious SPAM-bomb flag workflow and Moin suggested bulk flagging via the **Select Posts…** menu while pfaffman noted the feature-request path to a cleaner UI [#381809/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381809/1?silent=true) and [#381809/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381809/2?silent=true).
- @screwballs reported an OIDC authorization error; Ethsim2 guided enabling `verbose_auth_logs` and checking `/logs` to pinpoint the cookie/session or claim mismatch [#381829/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381829/1?silent=true) and [#381829/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381829/2?silent=true).
- 昊毅\_周 asked how to embed thousands of AVIF images for online reading; pfaffman recommended splitting content into topics/posts and using an import script to upload images lazily [#381806/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381806/1?silent=true) and [#381806/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381806/2?silent=true).
- @kcahtoor solved RTL font rendering by overriding Discourse’s default CSS (`font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-feature-settings: normal;`) after the OP showed “calt” settings broke complex scripts [#378897/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378897/1?silent=true) and [#378897/9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378897/9?silent=true).
#Bug
- NateDhaliwal discovered that when a tag group’s visibility toggles, users continue to watch tags they can no longer see; he’s now stuck without a way to unwatch via Preferences [#381834/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381834/1?silent=true) and [#381834/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381834/2?silent=true).
#Feature
- A vote-starved proposal to enhance #calendar-and-event oneboxes gained early support as @opcourdis praised better event promotion layouts [#381681/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381681/1?silent=true) and [#381681/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381681/2?silent=true).
#Sysadmins
- In a longstanding #docker how-to, merefield thanked pfaffman for adding two-container support, and Jagster clarified the hyphen vs. underscore confusion after 4 hours of container fights [#29413/111](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/29413/111?silent=true) and [#29413/112](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/29413/112?silent=true).
#customization:extras
- The ICS → Discourse Importer saw opcourdis share excitement over its evolution and Ethsim2 invite broader testing of ICS feeds [#381646/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381646/3?silent=true) and [#381646/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381646/4?silent=true).
#Theme component
- @Steven pushed a UI update to show author and post counts in the MD Topic List Mobile component, and ismax tweaked colors for a subtler look [#146341/60](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/146341/60?silent=true) and [#146341/61](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/146341/61?silent=true).
#Plugin
- haydenjames questioned whether “Who’s online active timeago” affects notification away-time; Jagster argued it shouldn’t, and haydenjames confirmed the plugin shouldn’t touch core mail behavior [#52345/449](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/52345/449?silent=true) and [#52345/450](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/52345/450?silent=true).
#Site Management
- pfaffman spotlighted LLM cost-performance tradeoffs for Discourse AI triage, referencing Sam’s spam-detection recommendations for low-cost models like Haiku 3.5 and Gemini 2.0 Flash [#319903/20](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/319903/20?silent=true) and [#343541/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/343541/1?silent=true).
#Site feedback
- rokejulianlockhart asked why enabling the solution plugin in the #Bug category created noise, and @tobiaseigen explained the team often deletes trivial posts, noting occasional 404s aren’t a worry [#381707/5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381707/5?silent=true) and [#381707/6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381707/6?silent=true).
#Community
- In a brainstorm on local community building, opcourdis highlighted the iOS/Android push-notifications plugin and justinm countered that PWA + WebPush is the modern path without app-store headaches [#381364/7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381364/7?silent=true) and [#380036/8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380036/8?silent=true).
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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @tobiaseigen clarified the policy on deleting vs locking posts in [Enable the solution plugin for the Bug category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381707/6?silent=true), reassuring that 404s for removed topics are intentional.
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Phew — with 64 fresh posts and so many cross-topic deep dives, our community’s enthusiasm is off the charts! 🎉
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts:** 48
- **New topics:** 9
- **Top users:**
- @j.jaffeux: 2 posts, _15 likes_
- @Lilly: 4 posts, _12 likes_
- @NateDhaliwal: 5 posts, _7 likes_
- @Moin: 5 posts, _7 likes_
- @ondrej: 1 post, _4 likes_
- @Ethsim2: 2 posts, _3 likes_
- @screwballs: 1 post, _3 likes_
- @pfaffman: 2 posts, _2 likes_
- @Helen22: 1 post, _2 likes_
- @JoBrown: 1 post, _2 likes_
## Interesting Topics
- #Feature **Ability to search messages in chat**
@j.jaffeux kicked off work on chat search support with a 🚀 in [#240803 post 28](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/240803/28?silent=true).
- #Support **Our main screen looks very different**
Users found missing menu dropdowns; @Lilly pointed to [try.discourse.org](http://try.discourse.org) and @Moin recommended troubleshooting via [safe mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) in [#381881 post 5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381881/5?silent=true).
- #SiteFeedback: **Daily summary AI issue**
@Ethsim2 spotted the `system` account replying
- #Community **Non profit Member organisations**
@JoBrown asked about Discourse for a 20K-member org and @Lilly shared best practices in [#382049 post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382049/1?silent=true).
- #ThemeComponent: **Discourse Graph (Plotly) Embed**
@NateDhaliwal introduced `show_graph_in_modal` to reduce space usage and @Lilly praised the enhancement in [#380193 post 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380193/6?silent=true).
- #UX **Post title’s HTML not rendered right as bookmark**
@Lilly reproduced bookmark menu rendering glitches across Chrome, Safari, and Linux in [#381903 post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381903/2?silent=true).
- #Bug **Rich text editor breaks events**
The composer incompatibility with events was acknowledged by @j.jaffeux and slated for next week’s update in [#381906 post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381906/2?silent=true).
- #Support **Help adding includeSubDomains to the Strict-Transport-Security header**
@pfaffman shared Nginx header tweaks and sought guidance on persistent config issues in [#381983 post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381983/1?silent=true).
- #Support **再次安装discourse docker失败，非常沮丧**
@Dan_Xx hit network errors during `./launcher bootstrap`; @pfaffman suggested local `git clone` tests in [#381972 post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381972/1?silent=true).
- #UX **Dynamic poll text is misleading**
@seanblue noted that “editable options” copy reset results and proposed clearer wording in [#382006 post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382006/1?silent=true).
- #Support **Discourse Encrypt breaks replies on latest update**
The deprecated plugin blocked reply editors; users confirmed toggling it off restored functionality in [#381976 post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381976/1?silent=true).
- #Support **Does Online / Offline Status Affect Email Notifications?**
@HockeyDevil07 and @Moin dissected email vs. chat notification preferences in [#381994 post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381994/1?silent=true).
- #DeveloperGuides: **Install Discourse on macOS for development**
@nick.schneble recommends PostgreSQL 14+ and ImageMagick to resolve pgvector errors in [#15772 post 397](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/15772/397?silent=true).
- #Plugin **Discourse Chatbot 🤖**
GPT-5 timeout tweaks by @37Rb and performance trade-offs discussed by @Jagster continued in [#256652 post 1107](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/256652/1107?silent=true).
- #Extras: **DisHub – A Modern, Native Mobile App for Discourse Forums**
Feedback on URL validation, Google signup, dark theme, and RTL support poured in; @BRINK_Fisher promised fixes in [#377296 post 20](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377296/20?silent=true).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- **@j.jaffeux** participated in chat search planning in [#240803 post 28](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/240803/28?silent=true) and confirmed the RTE event fix schedule in [#381906 post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381906/2?silent=true).
- **@Lilly** triaged theming and UI issues in [#381881 post 5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381881/5?silent=true), verified bookmark glitches in [#381903 post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381903/2?silent=true), applauded the graph modal tweak in [#380193 post 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380193/6?silent=true), and welcomed new members in [#382049 post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382049/3?silent=true).
- **@selase** led the tag visibility investigation in [#381834 post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381834/3?silent=true).
_In a day full of graphs, chats, and bootstrap hiccups, one thing’s for sure: Discourse keeps us on our toes!_
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts:** 75
- **New topics:** 11
- **Top 10 users (posts / likes):**
- **Top [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) members (posts / likes):**
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## Interesting Topics
### #Support
- **Empty reports where there should be data** – @tknospdr saw blank charts even after posting; @Moin traced it to the Private Topics plugin excluding “public” posts from graphs. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382079/1?silent=true)
- **Cannot save category security settings when adding custom group** – @Adri couldn’t persist a custom group under Admin → Categories → Security; @Moin explained that if “everyone” already has permissions, adding the group is a no-op. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382153/1?silent=true)
- **LDAP badge?** – @strk asked if badges can auto-assign to LDAP-authenticated users; @pfaffman recommended using LDAP-backed groups plus Badge Flair. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382116/1?silent=true)
- **Cloudflare proxy detected?** – After moving DNS to Cloudflare, @Yasushi_SHOJI got warning emails; @pfaffman advised verifying the orange-cloud is off with a DNS lookup. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382138/1?silent=true)
- **再次安装discourse docker失败，非常沮丧** – Chinese hosts hit GitHub-access errors; @Lilly suggests using the [China template](https://github.com/discourse/discourse_docker/blob/main/templates/web.china.template.yml). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381972/3?silent=true)
- **Subscriptions plugin reset campaign** – @TheNab wants to reset monthly donation goals in the #subscriptions plugin; community feedback is pending. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382154/1?silent=true)
### #Sysadmins
- **Watched words to block recent spam attack** – @pfaffman and @pacharanero discussed TL0 edits bypassing filters by posting gibberish then spamming; consensus is filters need to re-scan edits too. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380420/8?silent=true)
- **Move from standalone container to separate web and data containers** – @merefield fixed backup permission errors (`tar: Cannot open…Permission denied`) by `chown -R discourse:www-data /shared/backups` in `web_only`. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/29413/117?silent=true)
### #Data & reporting
- **Relevant reports for Discourse as a ticket system?** – @tknospdr sought statistics like time-to-first-reply and solve times; discussion linked #Data & reporting queries by @Moin and others. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381752/4?silent=true)
- **Dashboard Report – Posts** – @tknospdr asked to parameterize the SQL by date, category, and user; @SaraDev supplied a flexible query with runtime parameters. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/288579/3?silent=true)
### #Bug
- **First Like badge cannot be removed** – @KockaAdmiralac tried revoking a First Like badge after an unlike; @pfaffman reminded us “You can’t un-ring the bell.” [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382109/1?silent=true)
- **Watching tags that are made visible to everyone but then not visible still makes the user watch the tags** – @selase confirmed auto-watched topics remain flagged even after tag-group permission changes. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381834/5?silent=true)
- **Modal input fields cause page jump to top of the page** – @gingerbeardman revisited a 2020 iOS bug where modal inputs scroll to top, traced to an Oct 2024 commit. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380187/9?silent=true)
### #UX
- **Clickable components instead of just the Edit button** – @awesomerobot is updating the UI so section headings are directly clickable to edit (see [PR #34772](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/34772)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378397/10?silent=true)
- **Dynamic poll text is misleading** – @awesomerobot simplified the copy to “Options can be added or removed” and renamed builder options via [PR #34769](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/34769). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382006/2?silent=true)
### #blog
- **How to Optimize Community Content for AI Discovery** – @Discourse outlined strategies for communities to surface in AI-synthesized answers and boost traffic. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382063/1?silent=true)
### #Marketplace
- **Training & Support Site Setup with Discourse Forum** – @JP_Copeland is hiring a freelancer to design a branded training portal with integrated PDFs, videos, and a Discourse forum. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382067/1?silent=true)
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Other mentions: [Developing Discourse on GitHub Codespaces](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/336131/17?silent=true), [Contributing translations to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/14882/151?silent=true), [Full name @mentions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/23896/63?silent=true), [File upload issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/352591/12?silent=true), [Embedded YouTube preview gone](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382084/1?silent=true)
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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @awesomerobot enhanced #UX topics by making headings clickable in **Clickable components instead of just the Edit button** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378397/10?silent=true) and refining poll copy in **Dynamic poll text is misleading** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382006/2?silent=true).
- @Lilly offered the China template fix for GitHub access in **再次安装discourse docker失败，非常沮丧** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381972/3?silent=true).
- @SaraDev shared a parameterized SQL snippet for date, category, and user filters in **Dashboard Report – Posts** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/288579/3?silent=true).
- @selase confirmed watched-tag persistence issues in **Watching tags that are made visible to everyone but then not visible still makes the user watch the tags** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381834/5?silent=true).
- @dax made @mansil a Portuguese proofreader in **Contributing translations to Discourse** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/14882/151?silent=true).
What a whirlwind of reports, PRs, and plugin talk—hope your notifications survived the ride! 🚀
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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New Posts** : 71
- **New Topics** : 12
- **Top Users** (last 24 h):
- @Moin (6 posts, 14 likes)
- @NateDhaliwal (6 posts, 4 likes)
- @pfaffman (5 posts, 4 likes)
- @RGJ (3 posts, 5 likes)
- @Lilly (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @ondrej (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @a_lilian (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @AJCxZ0 (1 post, 3 likes)
- @Carleas (1 post, 2 likes)
- @Canapin (1 post, 2 likes)
## Interesting Topics
**#Support**
- **Who’s Online Plug-In missing?** (#whos-online)
@donaldsoncd noticed the “[Who’s Online](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382195/1?silent=true)” plugin isn’t listed in the managed-hosting directory, and @Moin explained that as an #official plugin it’s on the Enterprise list ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382195/2?silent=true)).
- **想得到活跃的用户——通过API** (#rest-api)
@zhang_zhiyuan wanted to fetch _all_ active users via the API; @Lilly pointed to `/admin/users/list/active.json` and the [official API docs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382295/5?silent=true).
- **YouTube issues after update**
@Carleas reported that youtu.be oneboxes stopped and `/shorts/` links never rendered; folks found disabling “Block onebox on redirect” restores youtu.be previews but shorts still fail ([details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382237/1?silent=true)).
- **Confused on “image” terminology**
@NFULFX ran out of disk space and hesitated at deleting “uncontainerized images,” fearing lost uploads; @pfaffman and @Jagster confirmed these are Docker images, not user pictures, and safe to clean ([see post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382198/5?silent=true)).
- **Issues with repetitive replies on expand button click**
@TethysPlex demonstrated that clicking “Expand reply” rapidly can duplicate content; the race condition still needs a fix ([discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382282/1?silent=true)).
- **Can’t type with Firefox for Android v142**
@jesus2099 logged that keyboard padding in Firefox 142+ covers the entire screen on Android 9 & 10, but not on Android 11 & 14 ([full report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380089/11?silent=true)).
- **Does Online/Offline Status Affect Email Notifications?**
@HockeyDevil07 saw missing DM and thread emails not appearing in “Sent” or “Skipped” logs; @Moin reminded that chat emails wait 24 h before sending, and thread settings may also play a role ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381994/4?silent=true)).
- **How to add custom X-TAGS header to digest emails**
@emonunix needs `X-TAGS: Digest` for Netcore analytics; the community is exploring static vs. dynamic headers and potential plugin hooks ([discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382241/1?silent=true)).
- **AI translation backfill not working** (#content-localization)
@tyronejv ran a backfill but only saw 3–4 posts translated; @RGJ suggested tweaking `ai translation max age days` and allowing time for the job queue ([details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374669/8?silent=true)).
**#Feature**
- **Age prompt for NSFW categories**
@eisammy requested an age-verification step for #NSFW content; @RGJ recommended the [Policy plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/52133/4?silent=true) with `add-users-to-group="over18"` and optionally #category-lockdown.
- **Prepend https:// to Web Site in Profile**
@AJCxZ0 proposed defaulting bare URLs to `https://`; @Canapin pointed to a previous dev discussion and linked [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382221/2?silent=true).
- **Send edits of approved posts back to approval queue**
@mcdanlj noted watched words don’t flag edits and can’t be in two categories; @Moin suggested the [Automation plugin’s “Flag post on Words”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/195773/108?silent=true) as a workaround.
**#Bug**
- **Flagged chat messages can disappear** (#chat)
@a_lilian discovered that when flagged messages expire after retention days, their flags vanish from the log; @ondrej acknowledged the design but agreed preserving flag history would be useful ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382225/1?silent=true)).
- **Category Moderators can’t turn posts into wikis** (#wiki-posts)
@Steradiant observed that category mods lose wiki conversion rights past the global edit time; @Moin clarified only admins, moderators, and TL4s hold that permission, suggesting a feature request ([details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382239/2?silent=true)).
- **Internal Server Error when previewing digest emails** (#email)
@ghassan traced the 500 error to rich-editor and date-middleware issues and is testing a branch for the fix ([source](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380954/16?silent=true)).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @Lilly recommended `/admin/users/list/active.json` and linked to the Discourse API in [想得到活跃的用户——通过API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382295/5?silent=true).
- @Lilly applauded the [Discourse Featured User](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382304/2?silent=true) theme component and added a 👏 to Nate’s work.
With all that plugin talk and API sleuthing, our pups have earned a nap—no puppies were harmed in today’s discussions! 🐶
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