# סיכום יומי (בשעה 13:00 UTC)

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852
**Category:** Forum summaries
**Created:** [16 בינואר,‏ 2024,‏ 10:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852 "2024-01-16T22:00:28Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [2 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/608 "2025-10-02T13:02:35Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 70
- **New topics:** 8

**Top Users**

- @chapoi: 5 posts, 7 likes
- @tobiaseigen: 8 posts, 5 likes
- @ted: 1 post, 4 likes
- @curiositry: 1 post, 4 likes
- @Osama: 1 post, 4 likes
- @RGJ: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @rokejulianlockhart: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @christo: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @nathank: 1 post, 3 likes
- @tknospdr: 3 posts, 3 likes

## Interesting Topics

- #Bug Review queue malfunctioning on the Horizon theme — @tobiaseigen discovered the review queue broke due to a legal compliance plugin, @RGJ applied a fix and @nathank confirmed it’s resolved. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384414/5?silent=true)

- #Bug Spacing between 👋 and text on returning user notice — some CSS rules vanished, and @chapoi restored proper spacing in the new editor. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384395/3?silent=true)

- #Bug Broken header buttons API on stable — @david backported a fix from `latest` to `stable` via [PR 35116](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35116), correcting the button behavior. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384459/4?silent=true)

- #Bug AI Gists button shown for PMs, but with no summary text — @awesomerobot merged an update to suppress the AI summary in private messages. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384243/4?silent=true)

- #Bug Quote button not appearing in Safari 26.0 on macOS — @adamengst and @pmusaraj traced this to login-state quirks; it remains a known limitation. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384413/4?silent=true)

- #Feature Arabic Search Normalization: Missing Support for Hamza Variants, Ya/Kaf Forms, and Orthographic Equivalence — @Osama framed a #pr-welcome proposal to gate advanced Unicode NFKC and custom mappings behind a site setting. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384253/7?silent=true)

- #Feature Suggestion: Impersonating an account should not affect “last seen” date — @ted outlined how the new `experimental_impersonation` feature preserves original `last_seen_at`, linking to [PR 34872](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/34872). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/189347/7?silent=true)

- #Feature Various suggestions to improve the doc categories plugin — @cmdntd pitched editable icons, styled submenus, collapsible defaults, and nested indices; @nat spun it into a voteable feature topic. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384529/1?silent=true)

- #Feature Discourse CAN show nested replies? — @rokejulianlockhart highlighted existing Q&A plugin and theme components that simulate threaded collapsible replies. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/194095/3?silent=true)

- #Support Como se pone esto HOT Caliente — @Picho_Pelis wanted the “HOT” badge on Horizon; @chapoi explained its fixed sidebar route at `/hot`. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384488/2?silent=true)

- #Support Create a new topic button disappeared — @newkid was puzzled by Horizon’s opinionated toolbar; @chapoi detailed its move to the right-hand sidebar. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384504/2?silent=true)

- #Support Did a recent update change how caching/pagination works? — @Wintermute noted timeouts on 68 000-reply threads; @chapoi flagged this to @awesomerobot for possible ties to accessibility updates. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384512/2?silent=true)

- #Support How can I make an effort to add the site to the list of Discourse Discover — @Jun learned from @mae that activity thresholds matter; encouraged to revisit once community posts increase. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/354560/6?silent=true)

- #Support Plugins available in starter package? — @Barney_Lodge asked about hosted plugins; @Moin listed AI, Cakeday, Checklist, Footnote, hCaptcha, Math, Reactions, and Spoiler Alert. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384531/2?silent=true)

- #Dev Add confirmation box when replying to old topics — @CT075 is building a theme plugin to warn or block necro-bumps with a custom “are you sure?” dialog, exploring plugin API hooks. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384483/1?silent=true)

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @chapoi resolved theme issues and support requests in [Como se pone esto HOT Caliente](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384488/2?silent=true), [Spacing between 👋 and text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384395/3?silent=true), and [Create a new topic button disappeared](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384504/2?silent=true), and chimed in on thread caching in [Did a recent update change how caching/pagination works?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384512/2?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen debugged the review queue issue in [Review queue malfunctioning on the Horizon theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384414/3?silent=true), guided site owners on mobile data access in [Users unable to access our forum with mobile data connections](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383392/7?silent=true), proposed #solved plugin automation in [Enable the solution plugin for the Bug category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381707/20?silent=true), and clarified whispers in the votes tab in [No indication on post voting “Votes” tab](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380205/14?silent=true).

- @ted explained how the new impersonation feature preserves `last_seen_at` in [Suggestion: Impersonating an account should not affect “last seen” date](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/189347/7?silent=true).

- @Osama invited contributions for Arabic search normalization in [Arabic Search Normalization: Missing Support for Hamza Variants, Ya/Kaf Forms, and Orthographic Equivalence](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384253/7?silent=true).

- @christo confirmed the SSO fix in v3.6.0.beta1 for [DiscourseConnect](https://meta.discourse.org/t/13045?silent=true) setup at [Setup DiscourseConnect – Official Single-Sign-On for Discourse (sso)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/13045/620?silent=true) and addressed redirect issues in [Discourse Connect provider redirect after login not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382389/7?silent=true).

- @david backported the header buttons API fix on stable in [Broken header buttons API on stable](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384459/4?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot reviewed the custom Topic ID component in [Topic ID as a variable?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374168/33?silent=true) and merged a PM AI Gists summary fix in [AI Gists button shown for PMs, but with no summary text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384243/4?silent=true).

- @nat transformed doc categories suggestions into a voteable feature in [Various suggestions to improve the doc categories plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384529/2?silent=true).

- @mae guided communities on meeting Discover activity thresholds in [How can I make an effort to add the site to the list of Discourse Discover](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/354560/6?silent=true).

- @supermathie clarified Unicode normalization queries in [Arabic Search Normalization: Missing Support for Hamza Variants, Ya/Kaf Forms, and Orthographic Equivalence](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384253/9?silent=true).

Yesterday’s hot badge hunt and 70-post sprint proves our community thrives on adventure—let’s see what new quests await us today!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [3 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/609 "2025-10-03T13:03:34Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New posts** : 74
- **New topics** : 10
- **Top users** :
  - @Moin: 7 posts, 12 likes
  - @Jagster: 4 posts, 10 likes
  - @patrickemin: 11 posts, 8 likes
  - @tshenry: 4 posts, 6 likes
  - @Shauny: 2 posts, 4 likes
  - @JanS: 1 post, 4 likes
  - @pmusaraj: 2 posts, 4 likes
  - @RGJ: 1 post, 3 likes
  - @kelv: 2 posts, 3 likes
  - @Lee_Ars: 1 post, 2 likes

## Interesting Topics

### #Bug

- **DiscourseHub freezing on iPadOS**  
@Jagster reported that DiscourseHub crashes when opening any forum on iPadOS 26.0.1; @pmusaraj quickly reproduced the issue and shared a [beta fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384549/6?silent=true) for TestFlight testing.

- **Repetitive replies on expand click**  
@kelv reviewed @TethysPlex’s pull request addressing duplicate posts on expand-button clicks and approved the merge to resolve [this bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382282/18?silent=true).

- **Title edits no longer bump topics**  
After community feedback, a [recent update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383576/10?silent=true) by @martin ensures that editing titles, tags, or categories won’t undesirably bump topics.

- **Adding tag to multiple groups breaks it**  
An old #Bug where tags disappear if added to several groups is now explained by @bayardo.rivas, who shared a [diagnostic and solution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/95807/6?silent=true).

### #Support

- **New replies require manual refresh**  
_“Replies don’t display automatically on desktop Chrome,”_ lamented @patrickemin in [this support thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384551/1?silent=true); community traced it to the Trust-Level Avatar Flair component and ultimately fixed it—see [solution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384551/10?silent=true).

- **Mute all categories except one**  
To help mailing-list mode users focus only on watched categories, @Moin provided a #data-explorer query in [this post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384552/2?silent=true) that auto-generates the list of categories to mute.

- **Backup downloads failing**  
@RGJ confirmed that clicking backup links without login doesn’t start the download, prompting discussion of authentication workarounds in [this backup thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384437/7?silent=true).

- **Cannot access My Themes in Theme Creator**  
@NateDhaliwal encountered 404s when opening ‘My Themes’; @Lilly verified the issue on iPhone and is investigating further in [the theme-creator support thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384595/1?silent=true).

- **ActivityPub posts published as links**  
@skarnio found that federated posts appear as links instead of full articles; the community is troubleshooting plugin settings [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384570/1?silent=true).

- **MaxMind IP location remains unknown**  
Despite configuring license keys, @MoRanYue’s Discourse shows _Unknown_ for IP locations; logs and database precompile outputs are discussed in [this troubleshooting post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384596/2?silent=true).

- **Markdown links need https://**  
@one1 noticed that `[link](example.com)` no longer activates; the team is investigating changes in the Markdown parser in [this discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/1?silent=true).

- **Integrating MyBB in Discourse mobile app**  
@Lyvyoo requested a Tapatalk-like solution to view MyBB forums in DiscourseHub without migrating; ideas around a plugin vs. migration are being explored [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384571/1?silent=true).

### #Feature

- **Bulk tag icon configuration**  
While waiting for a native #tag-icons feature, @Moin demonstrated a #data-explorer SQL query to generate icon settings for all tags in a group—watch the [video demo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/272374/8?silent=true).

- **Expand reactions beyond 3 emojis**  
@Shauny requested a setting to display more than three default reactions; the team is discussing whether to extend the chat UI or adjust the reactions plugin in [this feature request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/227785/48?silent=true).

- **Community Fragmentation blog companion**  
Discourse’s new blog post on growth-induced fragmentation sparked a lively discussion on sustainability and engagement [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384567/1?silent=true).

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @pmusaraj reproduced the DiscourseHub freeze and released a [TestFlight beta fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384549/6?silent=true).

- @tshenry pushed updates to remove deprecation notices in the [Trust-Level Avatar Flair thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/82656/127?silent=true).

- @kelv reviewed and merged the PR fixing repetitive replies in the [expand-button bug discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382282/18?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot chimed in on caching and pagination regressions in the [large-thread loading issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384512/3?silent=true).

- @Lilly tested and reported on access to ‘My Themes’ in the [Theme Creator support thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384595/2?silent=true) and shared user feedback in the [logo/icon tweaks topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384420/3?silent=true).

- @Roman confirmed the fix for custom AI prompts in the [ai-helper bug report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380852/14?silent=true).

- @martin merged the fix to prevent bumping on title edits in the [topic-bumping bug thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383576/10?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen suggested using incoming email for IoT notifications in the [sensor-driven notifications discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383924/4?silent=true).

- @chapoi assisted in troubleshooting reply visibility and safe-mode testing in the [manual-refresh support thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384551/6?silent=true).

- @Falco provided guidance on compatible models for structured JSON output in the [AI Summarisation feedback thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/275747/17?silent=true).

> Here’s hoping your DiscourseHub stays _unfrozen_ and your categories stay _unmuted_—see you tomorrow for more updates!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [4 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/610 "2025-10-04T13:03:19Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **64 new posts** and **9 new topics** in the last 24 hours ([view new topics](https://meta.discourse.org/latest?order=created&period=day&silent=true))

- **Top contributors:**

## Interesting Topics

#Bug

- **Cannot access My Themes in Theme Creator** : @NateDhaliwal first saw a 404 error and @Lilly reproduced it in [post 5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384595/5?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384595/1?silent=true)

- **“Hide Details” section open by default in new editor** : feedback from @soggyboy on default-open details popped up in [post 15](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377645/15?silent=true), prompting @lindsey to plan a default-closed fix. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377645/1?silent=true)

- **Editing timestamp prevents bump** : @ToddZ noted in [post 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384225/6?silent=true) that editing a 1-post topic no longer causes bumps after the recent fix. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384225/1?silent=true)

#Support

- **Large icon not rendering in DiscourseHub** : @pmusaraj explained in [post 4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384647/4?silent=true) that the app falls back to the T logo due to missing SVG in the basic-info feed. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384647/1?silent=true)

- **Fast typing threshold notification** : @Moin highlighted the silent user mutes and the need to enable `Notify mods when user silenced` in [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384664/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384664/1?silent=true)

- **Invites lack Google signup** : @Moin discussed invite-only links missing Google login and linked to a feature request in [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384690/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384690/1?silent=true)

- **500 on custom avatars** : @MoRanYue detailed proxy settings that fixed OSS access and stopped 500 errors in [post 9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384454/9?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384454/1?silent=true)

#UX

- **RTL toggle misalignment** : @discojan framed LTR toggles in RTL contexts in [post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384634/1?silent=true), suggesting a mirrored design to match Material standards. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384634/1?silent=true)

- **Android DiscourseHub jumps** : @pmusaraj acknowledged entry “jumps” and slated a patch after [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384604/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384604/1?silent=true)

#blog

- **Community Fragmentation** : @eisammy examined how moderator autonomy and culture clashes can fragment communities in [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384567/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384567/1?silent=true)

#Feature

- **Canned Replies vs. Templates** : @Moin debated closing #canned-replies now that #Templates covers staff notices in [post 4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/134300/4?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/134300/1?silent=true)

#Theme component

- **Topic List Previews (TLP)**: @merefield introduced per-topic excerpt/navigation toggles in [post 673](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/209973/673?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/209973/1?silent=true)

#Dev

- **New versioning RFC** : @itsbhanusharma’s deleted draft in [post 41](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383536/41?silent=true) reignited semantic tagging vs. CI automation debate. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383536/1?silent=true)

#Site feedback

- **Meta mobile logo** : @NateDhaliwal spotted the change to a single “D” icon and noted spacing quirks in [post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384672/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384672/1?silent=true)

#Site Management

- **Content Localization UI** : @Honeyxilia discovered missing translation toggles, later fixed by toggling the base language in [post 38](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370969/38?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370969/1?silent=true)

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @Lilly reproduced and diagnosed the 404 in [Cannot access My Themes in Theme Creator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384595/5?silent=true).

- @Falco clarified migration vs. native integration in [Solution to integrate Mybb in Discourse mobile app without migrating (like Tapatalk)?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384571/2?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj delivered the fix in [Large icon not rendering in DiscourseHub](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384647/4?silent=true).

- @lindsey committed to closing default-open details boxes in [“Hide Details” section open by default in new editor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377645/17?silent=true).

- @chapoi concurred on hide-details exception handling in the same thread [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377645/16?silent=true).

- @supermathie confirmed Sidekiq override guidance in [Is there a way I can send email notifications faster?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383103/15?silent=true).

- @mcwumbly updated bump behavior in [New way to track edits on wiki posts?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383582/18?silent=true) and [Editing timestamp prevents bump](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384225/7?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen recommended retaining support topics in [Quote button not appearing in Safari 26.0 on macOS 26.0](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384413/5?silent=true).

Keep squashing bugs, and may your themes never 404! 🎉

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#### Post date: [5 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/611 "2025-10-05T13:03:01Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New posts** : 37
- **New topics** : 10
- **Top users** :
  - **@chapoi** (4 posts, 6 likes)
  - **@jrgong** (5 posts, 6 likes)
  - **@Moin** (6 posts, 5 likes)
  - **@Smooth_Play** (3 posts, 2 likes)
  - **@pfaffman** (2 posts, 2 likes)
  - **@Joshua8600** (1 post, 2 likes)
  - **@Falco** (1 post, 2 likes)
  - **@mcwumbly** (1 post, 1 like)
  - **@tvavrda** (2 posts, 1 like)
  - **@NateDhaliwal** (1 post, 1 like)

Other active threads included: [Topic List Previews](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/209973/674?silent=true), [Left side hamburger menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/164513/38?silent=true), [Custom User Menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/367398/11?silent=true), [Change icons globally](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/87751/27?silent=true), [Mumble VOIP Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/155437/13?silent=true), and the ongoing [Full Name accessibility request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/147781/13?silent=true).

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## Interesting Topics

### #Feature

- @jrgong suggested enhancing the “Move post(s) modal” to display five most recently viewed topics for easier post relocation in longer threads [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384697/1?silent=true)

- @Moin proposed decoupling chat email notifications from general email preferences to ensure chat DMs reach users even when other notifications are silenced [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384695/1?silent=true)

- Suelen\_Calonga pitched native voice message recording with automatic transcription to boost accessibility and engagement (#accessibility) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384719/1?silent=true)

### #Support

- Smooth\_Play debugged why the Discourse AI translation icon wasn’t appearing and discovered adjusting the AI translation settings resolved it [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384710/1?silent=true)

- Picho\_Pelis sought guidance on deleting default categories and associated chat channels, with @chapoi outlining step-by-step instructions [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384701/2?silent=true)

- Joshua8600 requested advice for disabling all user-to-user DMs/chat without blocking staff communication, exploring the interplay of personal message settings [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384698/1?silent=true)

- john10 reported continuous activation email loops on a self-hosted instance; @pfaffman traced it to SMTP authentication errors [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384684/2?silent=true)

- kgreed questioned missing tags in the tag list for restricted categories; @Moin explained the “Include secure categories in tag counts” setting [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384673/3?silent=true)

### #Site feedback

- Several users noted the site logo now shows just “D” on mobile for a cleaner header; @chapoi confirmed it’s an intentional change [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384672/5?silent=true)

### #UX

- NateDhaliwal highlighted inconsistent capitalization in post menu actions (e.g., “Like” vs. delete); discussion is ongoing to align titles across locales (#accessibility) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384715/1?silent=true)

- Aurora inquired whether event exports could include full details (location, description) when saving to calendars; possible enhancements to #calendar-and-event are under discussion [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384713/1?silent=true)

### #contribute:translations

- tvavrda flagged that deprecated settings still appear in Crowdin; @Moin clarified they remain hidden in settings for backward compatibility [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384711/2?silent=true)

### #Developer Guides

- jrgong attempted to replace the `envelope` icon with `inbox` in a theme initializer but found the user-menu panel icons require a more specific target [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/87751/27?silent=true)

### #Theme component

- Contributors continue refining the Discourse Category Headers component to handle missing logos gracefully [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/148682/160?silent=true)

### #Plugin

- sunjam prompted plugin maintainers to upstream fixes for the **Mumble VOIP Plugin** , stirring talk of PR submissions to the main repo [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/155437/13?silent=true)

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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @chapoi provided detailed steps for deleting both categories and chat channels in [Ayuda como eliminar categorías y canales](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384701/2?silent=true) and follow-up guidance in [post #6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384701/6?silent=true).

- @chapoi explained the intentional “D” logo change in [Site logo only shows ‘D’ not ‘Discourse’](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384672/5?silent=true).

- @Falco confirmed translations are indexable and pointed to the docs in [Why Is the Discourse AI Translation Icon Not Appearing?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384710/3?silent=true).

- @mcwumbly verified the final resolution of signup name requirements in [Make Full Name accessible in admin view when “enable names” is off](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/147781/13?silent=true).

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Keep those ideas moving faster than a cat chasing a laser pointer! 🚀

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [6 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/612 "2025-10-06T13:04:09Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **Total new posts** : 80

- **Total new topics** : 8

- **Top users (likes, posts)**:

_(Data sourced from the [daily activity summary](https://meta.discourse.org/search?q=after%3A2025-10-05&silent=true).)_

## Interesting Topics

### #Feature

- @Suelen_Calonga [opened](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384719/1?silent=true) a request for _Native Voice Message Recording & Automatic Audio Transcription_ (#accessibility), prompting @tobiaseigen’s personal dictation use case at [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384719/2?silent=true) and @pfaffman’s browser-support critique at [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384719/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384719?silent=true)

- In _Add … option to Discourse Reactions_, @nathank proposed expanding the emoji picker preview when space allows in [post 50](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/227785/50?silent=true), sparking discussion on a #reactions UX enhancement. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/227785?silent=true)

### #Support

- @patrickemin asked how to mark questions needing answers in _A list of topics awaiting answers and solutions?_ ([link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384723/1?silent=true)), with @tobiaseigen sharing [filter-based triage links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384723/5?silent=true) and @pfaffman recommending tag-automation via plugins at [post 4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384723/4?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384723?silent=true)

- @Falco uncovered the hidden `content_localization_max_locales` setting to restore the missing AI translation icon in _Why Is the Discourse AI Translation Icon Not Appearing?_ at [post 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384710/6?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384710?silent=true)

- In _Is there a no sidebar by default option_ (@Tony001), @merefield pointed to the Navigation Menu \> Header Dropdown setting at [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384745/2?silent=true) and @Moin linked to a [“closed-sidebar-by-default” theme component](https://github.com/VaperinaDEV/closed-sidebar-by-default). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384745?silent=true)

- @Darun_DP reported “You are not permitted to view the requested source.” in _My user is facing this error while trying to create a post_ ([link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384755/1?silent=true)), with @Rubi outlining trust-level and silencing checks at [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384755/2?silent=true) and @Moin advising console-error inspection at [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384755/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384755?silent=true)

- @winterk0rn’s backups wouldn’t download in _Downloads of the backups are not being initiated when clicking the link_ at [post 8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384437/8?silent=true) until @tobiaseigen suggested trying a different browser at [post 9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384437/9?silent=true), revealing certain Chromium/Firebase-hardened variants block in-mail downloads. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384437?silent=true)

### #Installation

- @alexjacoby [broke his site during an update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384733/1?silent=true) in _I broke my site while updating it_, then @pfaffman guided a `./launcher rebuild app` rescue at [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384733/2?silent=true) and @Moin showed how to remove bundled plugins from `containers/app.yml` at [post 4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384733/4?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384733?silent=true)

### #UX

- @small-lovely-cat flagged the lone “Billing” label in _Minor UI mismatches in user-menu-billing button_ at [post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384751/1?silent=true), with @kelv diagnosing missing `<span>` markup at [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384751/2?silent=true) and merging the fix in [PR #35200](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35200). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384751?silent=true)

- @nathank raised missing fields in the ICS export of _📅 Question: Include event details when saving to calendar_ at [post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384713/1?silent=true), echoing earlier bug reports on `Location`/`Description` in [378672](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378672/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384713?silent=true)

- @jrgong revisited _Mobile composer: permanent full-screen_ at [post 16](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374766/16?silent=true), acknowledging the experimental nature and suggesting a split-view opt-in. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374766?silent=true)

### #Theme

- In _Horizon Theme_, @Jarjar asked for reply counts and avatars at [post 37](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/37?silent=true), @HAWK defended the minimal design at [post 40](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/40?silent=true) and reconfirmed at [post 42](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/42?silent=true), while @chapoi clarified the current feature scope at [post 38](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/38?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486?silent=true)

- @meghna backported a styling fix for the official _Mint Theme_ in [post 66](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/202822/66?silent=true), referencing commit [7305bfb](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-mint-theme/commit/7305bfb59d051e02027e5f5347df969010d9c7bc). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/202822?silent=true)

### #Bug

- @serkhelesheyi reported intermittent missing badge counts in _Issue with Chat Icon Badge Count Not Showing for Direct Messages_ at [post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384734/1?silent=true), initiating DM-notification troubleshooting. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384734?silent=true)

### #customization:extras

- In _ICS → Discourse Importer_, @nathank suggested evolving the Python script into an adapter-based plugin and @Ethsim2 outlined an idempotent, feeder-agnostic interface at [post 17](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381646/17?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381646?silent=true)

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @tobiaseigen weighed in on [Native Voice Message Recording & Automatic Audio Transcription](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384719/2?silent=true), shared [support-triage filters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384723/5?silent=true), revealed the hidden translation setting in [AI Translation Icon thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384710/7?silent=true), and debugged backup downloads at [post 9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384437/9?silent=true).

- @HAWK clarified Horizon’s minimal layout in [Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/40?silent=true) and reconfirmed at [post 42](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/42?silent=true).

- @meghna backported the _Mint Theme_ fix at [post 66](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/202822/66?silent=true).

- @Falco exposed `content_localization_max_locales` in the [AI Translation Icon missing thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384710/6?silent=true).

- @kelv diagnosed CSS mismatches and merged the billing-button patch in [Minor UI mismatches](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384751/2?silent=true).

- @ted confirmed the flag-resolution review bug fix merge in [post 10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380025/10?silent=true).

- @chapoi outlined feature boundaries in [Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/38?silent=true).

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After a day of voice notes, sidebar magic, and plugin wizardry, it’s time to let those containers sleep—see you tomorrow with more meta mischief! 🐾

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [7 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/613 "2025-10-07T13:03:11Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

In the past 24 hours, the community contributed **116 new posts** and started **14 new topics**.

**Top Users (likes / posts):**

- @NateDhaliwal: 10 likes, 8 posts
- @RGJ: 9 likes, 5 posts
- @david: 8 likes, 5 posts
- @Moin: 8 likes, 5 posts
- @zogstrip: 6 likes, 2 posts
- @tobiaseigen: 6 likes, 20 posts
- @eisammy: 5 likes, 1 post
- @Rubi: 5 likes, 1 post
- @supermathie: 5 likes, 3 posts
- @nathank: 2 likes, 2 posts

## Interesting Topics

### #Support

- #Support @Shauny detailed a troubling _iOS Safari_ experience—including flickering and unresponsive elements—in [Awful experience in iOS Safari](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384862/1?silent=true).

- #Support @RGJ searched for a way to clone core themes and hit a snag while [Duplicating Foundation or Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384809/1?silent=true).

- #Support 用户 @john10 报告激活邮件不停重发的问题，在 [我搭建了discourse，激活了账户邮箱，为什么还是每隔一会儿不断发送激活账户信息的邮件？？怎么配置解决这个bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384684/1?silent=true) 中寻求帮助。

- #Support @chapoi stepped in to clarify category deletion options for @Picho_Pelis in [Ayuda como eliminar categorias y canales](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384701/1?silent=true).

- #Support @tobiaseigen followed up on delivery failures in [Persistent SMTP Timeout Issue with Spacemail on Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383452/1?silent=true).

- #Support @tobiaseigen nudged a conclusion on duplicate spam reports in [Spam providing from internal IP addresses as 172.17.0.1?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383891/1?silent=true).

### #Bug

- #Bug @RGJ uncovered a localization quirk when Google added `?tl=nl` to the URL in [‘?tl parameter behaving oddly’](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384806/1?silent=true).

- #Bug @Nacho_Caballero spotted duplicate rows after using “resend confirmation email” in [Clicking on “resend confirmation email” duplicates the email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384872/1?silent=true).

- #Bug @dax reported severe contrast loss for preformatted and quoted text in dark-mode Android email notifications in [Email notifications on Android dark mode devices lose contrast in preformatted and quoted text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384311/1?silent=true).

### #Feature

- #Feature @lindsey proposed separating chat notification emails from other notifications in [Make chat email notifications independent of general email level preference](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384695/1?silent=true).

- #Feature @kelv reinstated full calendar exports via ICS in [Re-add full ics export](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/230713/1?silent=true).

### #Dev

- #Dev @NateDhaliwal debugged an Ember template error with `<LightDarkImg />` in [Using LightDarkImg throws error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384869/1?silent=true).

- #Dev @Honeyxilia asked for guidance on writing migration scripts in [Migration script documentation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384880/1?silent=true).

### #Plugin

- #Plugin @Alteras added emoji and color-square sidebar support in [Collections](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/372817/1?silent=true).

### #UX

- #UX @Nacho_Caballero flagged misaligned multi-word labels in the sidebar in [Inbox multi word styling issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384870/1?silent=true).

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @david tackled _iOS Safari_ quirks in [Awful experience in iOS Safari](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384862/2?silent=true) and helped debug `<LightDarkImg />` errors in [Using LightDarkImg throws error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384869/2?silent=true).

- @zogstrip merged a fix for regex crashes in watched words in [Watched word regular expression crash](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382417/7?silent=true) and addressed the inability to undo a topic delete in [Deleting a topic cannot be undone](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/351377/6?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen guided SMTP troubleshooting in [Persistent SMTP Timeout Issue with Spacemail on Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383452/19?silent=true), closed the IP-spam thread [Spam providing from internal IP addresses as 172.17.0.1?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383891/12?silent=true), and moved the AI UI discussion to #Feature in [Suggestions for displaying AI response areas beneath threads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384212/2?silent=true).

- @supermathie clarified repeated job exceptions in [我搭建了discourse，激活了账户邮箱…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384684/23?silent=true).

- @lindsey coordinated upcoming changes to split chat emails in [Make chat email notifications independent…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384695/5?silent=true) and validated the bump-fix PR in [Editing timestamp of a 1-post topic prevents bumping](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384225/8?silent=true).

- @chapoi assisted with Spanish-language support in [Ayuda como eliminar categorias y canales](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384701/8?silent=true).

- @kelv documented the restored ICS endpoint in [Re-add full ics export](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/230713/9?silent=true) and explained timezone formatting in [Calendar: ICS file missing timezone info!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/309163/3?silent=true).

- @nat investigated the `?tl` parameter’s impact on translations in [‘?tl parameter behaving oddly’](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384806/4?silent=true) and confirmed browser settings in [post #6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384806/6?silent=true).

- @Falco weighed in on custom AI UI integrations in [Suggestions for displaying AI response areas beneath threads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384212/4?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj submitted a fix for topic-jumping issues in the Android app in [Forum entries jump on Android app after opening the app](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384604/4?silent=true).

That’s a wrap—no puppies were harmed, and tomorrow’s café cup awaits more code and conversation!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [8 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/614 "2025-10-08T13:02:31Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

**New posts:** 93  
**New topics:** 9

**Top users (posts, likes):**

- @VibeCommit (2 posts, 12 likes)
- @Moin (13 posts, 11 likes)
- @chapoi (5 posts, 7 likes)
- @Lilly (2 posts, 5 likes)
- @Discourse (1 post, 5 likes)
- @Shauny (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @martin (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @Jonathan5 (5 posts, 3 likes)
- @Arkshine (1 post, 3 likes)
- @dax (2 posts, 2 likes)

## Interesting Topics

### #Theme component

- **Advanced Hero Component** : @VibeCommit introduced the [Advanced Hero Component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384945/1?silent=true), enabling stunning, customizable hero sections with advanced styling controls for developer communities. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384945/1?silent=true)

- **Voice Recorder Component** : @Arkshine requested a review for the Pavilion Voice Recorder plugin in [Voice Recorder Component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/215621/145?silent=true), highlighting its potential for rich media posts and asking for feedback on PR 7. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/215621/145?silent=true)

### #Support

- **Why don’t category and channels links open in new tab?** : @Picho_Pelis asked why links open in the same tab and @Lilly explained how to adjust this under Preferences → Interface in [this topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384915/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384915/1?silent=true)

- **Awful experience in iOS Safari** : @Shauny reported that toolbar buttons and “Post reply” stop working after switching apps when using a Home Screen bookmark; @Jonathan5 and @awesomerobot confirmed similar behavior in [this thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384862/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384862/1?silent=true)

- **Any way to disable gzipping backups?** : @Ed_S revisited the request to prevent redundant gzip in Discourse backups and @pfaffman pointed out that a cleanup command frees space in [this discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384874/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384874/3?silent=true)

### #Bug

- **Issue with Chat Icon Badge Count Not Showing for Direct Messages (DMs)**: @Moin and @serkhelesheyi noted missing unread badges despite new DMs arriving, prompting investigation into notification consistency in [this topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384734/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384734/2?silent=true)

- **Sticky unread reply notification** : @Moin discovered a persistent unread reply badge that won’t clear after a PM move/removal; @Lilly traced it to removed participants in [the thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384961/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384961/1?silent=true)

- **Job exception: Holidays::InvalidRegion** : @selase diagnosed a scheduled job failing due to outdated calendar region preferences and outlined a fix in [this bug report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384873/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384873/2?silent=true)

### #UX

- **“There is 1 unread and 4 new topics remaining, or browse other topics in …”** : @Jonathan5 debated singular vs. plural in the personal messages footer, with @Moin, @ToddZ, and others iterating on clearer wording in [UX discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384930/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384930/1?silent=true)

- **Inbox multi word styling issue** : @chapoi acknowledged a CSS glitch affecting multi-word labels in the inbox and issued a PR to fix it in [#384870](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384870/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384870/3?silent=true)

### #Feature

- **Menu Item → All site Settings – Please point to /admin/site\_settings/category/all\_results** : @denvergeeks suggested updating the sidebar link to show _all_ settings, @martin drafted a PR, and the community debated translation impact in [this feature request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/1?silent=true)

- **Improve Notification Mechanism for Topic Deletions** : @TechnologyStar proposed transparent deletion notices to authors with configurable reasons and audit logs; the community discussed the benefits in [the request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385000/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385000/1?silent=true)

### #Site Management

- **Creating and configuring custom user fields** : @dax explained how to map SSO claims to Discourse `custom.user_field_x` via payload in [this how-to](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/113192/76?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/113192/76?silent=true)

### #Integrations

- **Setup [DiscourseConnect](https://meta.discourse.org/t/13045?silent=true) – Official Single-Sign-On for Discourse (sso)**: @pmusaraj reminded users that [DiscourseConnect](https://meta.discourse.org/t/13045?silent=true) is available on Pro plans and can be trialed for free in [the integration guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/13045/622?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/13045/622?silent=true)

### #blog

- **The Cost of Ephemeral Communication** : @Discourse published a companion discussion for the blog post exploring the pitfalls of transient chat and disappearing messages in [the #news-and-events:blog topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384916/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384916/1?silent=true)

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @chapoi addressed link behavior in [#384915](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384915/3?silent=true), improved sidebar navigation in [#384952](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/2?silent=true), patched inbox styling in [#384870](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384870/3?silent=true), and confirmed the topic-deletion undo PR merge in [#351377](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/351377/8?silent=true).

- @Lilly marked the solution for opening links in a new tab in [#384915](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384915/4?silent=true) and traced the sticky unread reply notification to removed PM participants in [#384961](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384961/2?silent=true).

- @martin acknowledged the Cyrillic font fallback issue in [#373395](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/373395/12?silent=true) and drafted a PR to adjust the “All site Settings” link in [#384952](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/6?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj investigated the Android in-app browser engine mismatch in [#384604](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384604/6?silent=true) and clarified authentication quirks in [#384604](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384604/10?silent=true).

- @dax outlined the correct `custom.user_field_x` syntax for SSO mapping in [#113192](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/113192/76?silent=true) and clarified numeric field IDs in [#113192](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/113192/79?silent=true).

- @selase diagnosed and provided a workaround for the calendar region exception in [#384873](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384873/2?silent=true) and confirmed no further report was needed in [#384873](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384873/4?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen redirected timezone feedback to UX in [#383410](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383410/8?silent=true).

- @renato added rich-text paste support for embedded images from Google Docs and Word in [#380726](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380726/4?silent=true).

- @zogstrip merged the topic-deletion undo fix into core via the PR referenced in [#351377](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/351377/8?silent=true).

- @manuel explained advanced layout customization for the Featured Categories component in [#383838](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383838/5?silent=true).

With hero banners shining, chat badges fixed, and settings menus streamlined, the forum pups are wagging their tails in delight!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [9 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/615 "2025-10-09T13:05:44Z")

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Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 102 (source: [about page](https://meta.discourse.org/about?silent=true))
- **New topics:** 13

**Top users (last 24 h):**

- [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/falco?silent=true) (4 posts, 13 likes)
- [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen?silent=true) (8 posts, 9 likes)
- [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rgj?silent=true) (7 posts, 6 likes)
- [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/moin?silent=true) (7 posts, 4 likes)
- [@Honeyxilia](https://meta.discourse.org/u/honeyxilia?silent=true) (5 posts, 3 likes)
- [@nat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nat?silent=true) (3 posts, 5 likes)
- [@keegan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/keegan?silent=true) (1 post, 2 likes)
- [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lilly?silent=true) (1 post, 2 likes)
- [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi?silent=true) (1 post, 1 like)
- [@ducks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ducks?silent=true) (1 post, 1 like)

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## Interesting Topics

### #Feature

- @Honeyxilia asked if Discourse’s core search could index **localized titles and content** , igniting a deep dive into locale filters and future UX improvements [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/1?silent=true)

- After years of requests, support for inline **.svg uploads** was merged by @rokejulianlockhart and @pfaffman, with @mcdanlj weighing in on sanitization trade-offs [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/212333/8?silent=true)

- @ducks polled the community on **AWS/S3 authentication** methods—explicit keys, environment variables, or IAM profiles—with plans to unify under a clearer setting [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385039/1?silent=true)

### #Support

- A Google deprecation notice led @Lee_Ars to switch from `embedding-001` to **Gemini embeddings** , only to hit a 768 vs. 3072 dimension mismatch until @Falco confirmed full support for high-dim vectors [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385031/1?silent=true)

- Site admins saw **cryptic LLM warnings** on the AI dashboard; @Falco explained the new six-hour health checks and pledged fixes for false positives [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385087/1?silent=true)

- In Spanish support, @Picho_Pelis learned how to enable Discourse AI via Admin \> Settings \> Discourse AI, with a friendly nudge to consult docs before posting basics [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385071/1?silent=true)

- A TLS cert lapse broke **WP-Discourse sync** , and @Lilly traced “invalid response” logs to the expired certificate until @haydenjames rebuilt on the stable branch to restore connectivity [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385021/3?silent=true)

- **Avatar uploads** to S3 began failing with missing-file errors, prompting deep dives into SSE-KMS, bucket policies, and key-path mappings [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/373227/2?silent=true)

- Disk-space concerns led @Jim_Starkweather to ask **how to move `/uploads`** to an attached drive; answers ranged from rsync strategies to `app.yml` path remapping [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385064/1?silent=true)

- Firefox paste quirks stripped backslashes in regex, mangling filters like `/.*@service\..*\.cn/`; @tobiaseigen demonstrated switching to markdown mode as a workaround [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/26100/8?silent=true)

- A surge of **spammer..domain** sign-ups sparked regex and markdown fixes, clarifying code-fence usage for literal asterisks and at-signs [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382755/8?silent=true)

- Dashlane users wondered why **passkey logins** on Discourse prompt a master password; the answer traced to extra browser UV checks demanding reauthentication [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/319890/4?silent=true)

### #Installation

- @supermathie weighed pros and cons of **Pi vs. VPS** for a local dev environment, advising on swap vs. RAM trade-offs [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/311681/18?silent=true)

- Rebuilds on GCP VMs failed with GitHub 443 errors; @pfaffman pointed to firewall and container networking as the usual suspects [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385108/1?silent=true)

### #Plugin

- The **Discourse Private Replies** plugin’s visibility logic was scrutinized, revealing trust-level and group-based rules for staff and owners vs. participants [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/146712/83?silent=true)

### #Bug

- A **partial user directory** bug left some members hidden; @kelv merged a fix that corrects the listing logic and rebased stalled merges [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/368793/20?silent=true)

### #Theme component

- The **Topic Cards** component clashed with Horizon theme customizations, while the **Dropdown Header** CSS tweak squeezed logos in non-admin views [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/296048/101?silent=true)

### #Dev

- Two dev threads—the **webhook race condition** in Discord sync and the **[Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true)** query to list user topic actions—sparked advice on pre-fetching topic data and querying `post_revisions` [read more: race](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385090/1?silent=true), [read more: data query](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385057/2?silent=true)

* * *

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @Falco reviewed [localized search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/3?silent=true), confirmed 3072-dim support for [Gemini embeddings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385031/3?silent=true), and clarified the [LLM warnings check](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385087/2?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen guided on [Discourse AI setup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385071/4?silent=true), unraveled the [paste formatting bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/26100/8?silent=true), debugged [spam signup regex](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382755/8?silent=true), and highlighted [SEO tag meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/352543/40?silent=true).

- @nat chimed in on [locale filtering UX](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/5?silent=true) and pitched enhancements around the [topic-locale filter](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/7?silent=true).

- @kelv merged a patch to fully resolve the [users list bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/368793/20?silent=true).

- @supermathie offered real-world advice on running Discourse on a Pi in the [self-host options](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/311681/18?silent=true) thread.

- @keegan pushed a fix for **2FA backup code** generation in [that bug report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/331943/6?silent=true).

- @Lilly traced WP-Discourse errors to an expired cert in the [invalid response](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385021/2?silent=true) thread.

- @chapoi pointed to the [Custom Header Links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385041/2?silent=true) component when discussing nav bar tweaks.

- @ducks kicked off the [S3 authentication survey](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385039/1?silent=true) that scoped credential UX improvements.

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Keep those tails wagging—no puppies were harmed by SVGs or S3 buckets today! 😄

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [10 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/616 "2025-10-10T13:01:43Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **Total new posts:** 105 ([admin statistics](https://meta.discourse.org/admin/statistics?silent=true))
- **Total new topics:** 21 ([admin statistics](https://meta.discourse.org/admin/statistics?silent=true))
- **Top users by likes & posts:**
  - [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank?silent=true) (17 likes, 4 posts)
  - [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/discourse?silent=true) (12 likes, 1 post)
  - [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/moin?silent=true) (9 likes, 14 posts)
  - [@Rubi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rubi?silent=true) (5 likes, 4 posts)
  - [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman?silent=true) (5 likes, 4 posts)
  - [@nat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nat?silent=true) (5 likes, 5 posts)
  - [@rishabh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rishabh?silent=true) (5 likes, 1 post)
  - [@jwheel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jwheel?silent=true) (4 likes, 1 post)
  - [@gilles](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gilles?silent=true) (4 likes, 3 posts)
  - [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi?silent=true) (3 likes, 7 posts)

* * *

## Interesting Topics

#### #Site feedback

- **Blog posts would be nicer if authored by an identifiable person**  
@nathank pointed out that blogs often credit **@Discourse** as the author, making them feel impersonal and harder to engage with. He suggested attributing each post to the real author to foster human connections on the blog [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385174/1?silent=true)

#### #blog

- **Behind the Scenes: Our 2025 Prague Meetup**  
The Discourse team shared highlights from their September 2025 gathering in Prague, celebrating 87 participants and the value of in-person collaboration [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385156/1?silent=true)

#### #Community #ai

- **Discourse AI Use Cases and Statistics**  
@Rubi asked for real-world usage data on features like **AI Summary** and **AI Related Topics**. @Jagster and @nat debated the relevance of usage stats, while @NateDhaliwal praised **AI Related Topics** for surfacing past discussions. The thread is shaping up a solid case for enabling AI on high-traffic sites [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/1?silent=true)

#### #Announcements #discourse-id

- **Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!**  
@rishabh announced that **[Discourse ID](https://id.discourse.com/)** can be enabled on all sites for seamless, federated login and no-config social auth. He walked through enabling it in your admin panel [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/1?silent=true)

#### #Feature #emoji

- **RFE: Update 🇸🇾 emoji flag from old Syrian flag to new Syrian flag**  
@jwheel requested the Syrian flag emoji be updated to reflect the December 2024 regime change. He provided images, background, and an **Emojipedia** link for context [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/1?silent=true)

- **Add language dropdown to email templates interface**  
@Moin noted that while site texts support multiple languages via a dropdown, the **Email Templates** editor does not, leading to accidental oversights when customizing templates in several locales [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385140/1?silent=true)

- **Search for localized title/content in Discourse search**  
@Honeyxilia highlighted that localized topic titles aren’t found by search. @Falco proposed using AI embeddings for multilingual search results and auto-appending AI results to zero-hit queries [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/11?silent=true)

#### #Bug #badges

- **Badge Display Order Differs Between English and Simplified Chinese Locales**  
@copymonopoly discovered that trust-level badges reverse order when switching to Simplified Chinese. @Moin and @nat discussed alphabetical sorting vs. `position`-based order, tagging it #pr-welcome [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385189/1?silent=true)

#### #Bug #ios

- **Safari (iOS and macOS) bug when discarding a reply**  
@Shauny reported that hitting **Discard** in Safari jumps the viewport up unexpectedly. He attached a video; @pmusaraj confirmed reproduction and promised to investigate [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385216/1?silent=true)

#### #Bug

- **Bug with URLs in Embedded Comments**  
@j127 found that trailing slashes are stripped from blog post URLs in embedded comment topics, causing redirects, and noted title-scrubbing oddities [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385191/1?silent=true)

#### #UX

- **Email logs overflow admin-container requiring horizontal scroll**  
@omarfilip showed that **Sent** and **Rejected** email logs now overflow the container, forcing horizontal scrollbars. @chapoi pointed to a recent PR as intentional design, leaving the option for a “squashed” view [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385184/1?silent=true)

#### #Support #email

- **Problème modification mail admin**  
@gilles couldn’t change his admin email because his old address no longer exists. @supermathie explained the two-step confirmation flow and pointed to a workaround via temporary admin removal [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385133/1?silent=true)

#### #Support

- **Is there a guide for moving /uploads to new attached disk drive?**  
@nathank asked how to remap `/shared/uploads` to another drive in `app.yml`. @pfaffman explained it mirrors Docker volume syntax and hinted at the “astral semantics” of the Discourse container setup [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385064/7?silent=true)

#### #Support #notifications #email

- **Is there a way I can send email notifications faster?**  
@Richie confirmed that bumping `Threads` from 5 to 7 in the mailer config did indeed speed up email dispatch, verified by observing the **Threads** metric increase [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383103/17?silent=true)

#### #Support #discourse-id

- **Localized discourse ID login page?**  
@nukeador noted that the Discourse ID login page is only in English regardless of browser locale. @pmusaraj moved the request into #Feature for future localization work [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385229/1?silent=true)

* * *

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- **@rishabh** announced the rollout of [Discourse ID](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/1?silent=true), outlining how to enable it for a seamless, cross-site login experience.
- **@nat** weighed in on [Discourse AI Use Cases and Statistics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/3?silent=true), advocating for AI Summaries and Related Topics, and offered insights on the [Badge Display Order](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385189/4?silent=true) debate.
- **@Falco** suggested leveraging AI embeddings to surface multilingual results in [Search for localized title/content in Discourse search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/11?silent=true).
- **@pmusaraj** confirmed the issue in [Safari bug when discarding a reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385216/2?silent=true) and steered the [Localized discourse ID login page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385229/2?silent=true) into the #Feature queue.
- **@chapoi** clarified design intent and pointed to the relevant PR in [Email logs overflow](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385184/4?silent=true).
- **@supermathie** guided @gilles through the email-change flow in [Problème modification mail admin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385133/2?silent=true).

* * *

> After a whirlwind of emoji debates, AI stats and Safari quirks, our pups are safe—and our community is stronger than ever! 🐶🎉

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [11 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/617 "2025-10-11T13:03:18Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 92

- **New topics:** 12

- **Top users:**

## Interesting Topics

### #Announcements

- @craigconstantine reported a UX issue in the Discourse ID login flow on Safari, and @pmusaraj corrected the Apple App Site Association file to fix unwanted app redirects ([post #5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/5?silent=true), [post #6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/6?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/1?silent=true)

### #Feature

- @Jagster raised concerns about localizing the Discourse ID login page, and @Falco and @pmusaraj outlined how `Set locale from accept language header` and `allow user locale` settings enable translation support ([post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385229/3?silent=true), [post #4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385229/4?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385229/1?silent=true)

- @Overgrow questioned why non-staff can’t specify topics when creating invites, and @tobiaseigen acknowledged the design choice while flagging the docs for updates on invite behavior ([post #4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385235/4?silent=true), [post #5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385235/5?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385235/1?silent=true)

- @MapleSyrupJedi asked about push notifications for self-hosters in the Discourse Hub app, and @Falco explained web push via PWAs on Android and iOS alternatives ([post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385243/1?silent=true), [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385243/2?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385243/1?silent=true)

- @one1 shared the new 🇸🇾 emoji on mobile, and @z44d and @jwheel observed desktop browsers still showing the old flag, highlighting platform disparities in #emoji assets ([post #4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/4?silent=true), [post #5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/5?silent=true), [post #6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/6?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/1?silent=true)

- @MoRanYue proposed skipping `.map` files during `rake s3:upload_assets` to speed up builds, noting that most deploys don’t need source maps ([post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385320/1?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385320/1?silent=true)

### #Community

- @wenqin reported their forum vanished due to a Bluehost China shutdown, prompting @tobiaseigen to urge robust offsite backups. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385248/1?silent=true)

- @Rubi sought statistics on Discourse AI features, and @Falco highlighted that AI Summary leads, AI Related Topics is default on hosted plans, and niche features vary in usage ([post #9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/9?silent=true), [post #13](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/13?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/1?silent=true)

### #UX

- @Moin questioned how to distinguish sequential keypress shortcuts (e.g. `g` then `h`) versus simultaneous combos (`Ctrl+Shift+.`), and @ToddZ recommended explicit notation like `CTRL+SHIFT+B` for clarity ([post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385289/3?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385289/1?silent=true)

- @Moin missed the “Save draft for later” button after its removal, and @ToddZ confirmed the tooltip still reads “Save and close” even when drafts won’t save under the character limit ([post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385291/1?silent=true), [post #4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385291/4?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385291/1?silent=true)

### #Plugin

- @Dimava introduced the “No Bump First Post” plugin to prevent spammy topic bumps on editing the first post, and @Moin compared it to recent core bump mitigation patches ([post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385290/1?silent=true), [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385290/2?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385290/1?silent=true)

### #Bug

- @anoedo found activation links for site invitations returning “Oops! This page does not exist”, and @pfaffman pointed out invite limits and expirations as a likely cause ([post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385282/1?silent=true), [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385282/2?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385282/1?silent=true)

- @RGJ discovered that the `in:watching_first_post` filter shows no results due to TopicUser limitations ([post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/1?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/1?silent=true)

### #Support

- @MoRanYue encountered an SSL “wrong version number” error when Oneboxing sites, tracing it to Excon failing on certain TLS handshakes ([post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385239/1?silent=true), [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385239/2?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385239/1?silent=true)

- @zhang_zhiyuan asked how to pull poll vote data via the API when webhooks don’t fire, launching a #rest-api discussion on retrieving option tallies ([post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385318/1?silent=true)). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385318/1?silent=true)

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @pmusaraj addressed the Apple App Site Association bug in [Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/6?silent=true) and clarified locale settings for [Localized discourse ID login page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385229/4?silent=true)

- @Falco guided webhook ordering in [Webhook race condition mitigation strategies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385090/6?silent=true), shared usage stats for AI features in [Discourse AI Use Cases and Statistics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/9?silent=true), and explained push notifications for self-hosters in [Push Notifications for Self-Hosted on Discourse Hub?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385243/2?silent=true)

- @tobiaseigen fixed blog post author mismatches in [Blog posts would be nicer if authored by an identifiable person](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385174/9?silent=true), moved invite creation discussion to #Feature in [Allow non-staff site members to create invite to topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385235/5?silent=true), and refined the support category template in [Quote formatting of support category template](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383724/2?silent=true)

- @awesomerobot outlined theme component customization in [Customize user card](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/168394/6?silent=true)

That’s it for today—may your logins be as smooth as puppy fur, and your backups as reliable as a loyal companion!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [12 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/618 "2025-10-12T13:02:06Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New posts** : 50 ([Sidekiq memory tweak details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385130/2?silent=true))
- **New topics** : 9 ([Composer blank-lines question](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385343/1?silent=true))
- **Top users** :
  - @Moin: _2 posts_, _5 likes_ ([automatic review guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385317/4?silent=true))
  - @asa: _2 posts_, _2 likes_ ([banner reminder tips](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385333/2?silent=true))
  - @ToddZ: _1 post_, _2 likes_ ([moderation workflow advice](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385317/2?silent=true))
  - @NateDhaliwal: _3 posts_, _1 like_ ([CPU spike debugging](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385336/2?silent=true))
  - @David_Ghost: _2 posts_, _1 like_ ([SMTP2Go troubleshooting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385331/2?silent=true))
  - @merefield: _1 post_, _1 like_ ([community moderation perspective](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385317/5?silent=true))
  - @haydenjames: _1 post_, _1 like_ ([memory usage tuning](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385130/2?silent=true))
  - @not-ethan: _1 post_, _1 like_ ([Discourse ID SSO query](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385007/18?silent=true))
  - @th21: _2 posts_, _1 like_ ([novel line-break formatting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385343/1?silent=true))
  - @Tony001: _1 post_, _1 like_ ([group moderation follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385317/1?silent=true))

## Interesting Topics

### #Community

- In **#Community** , @Tony001 asked whether an open Discourse group should require staff approval for all posts, prompting @ToddZ to outline moderation vs. review workflows [[Should an open Discourse group be moderated - #2 by ToddZ](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385317/2?silent=true)] and @Moin to link to his overview of automatic post-review triggers [[Should an open Discourse group be moderated - #4 by Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385317/4?silent=true)].

### #Announcements

- In **#Announcements** , @not-ethan asked if Discourse ID would replace traditional SSO, and @asa confirmed that Google, Discord, and other logins will remain alongside Discourse ID [[Discourse ID is now available. Try it today! - #18 by not-ethan](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/18?silent=true)].

### #Installation

- In **#Installation** , @NFULFX lost forum access after switching to SMTP2Go; community experts walked through DNS proxy settings, firewall checks, Let’s Encrypt rate-limit workarounds [[Changed email service, now the forum won't resolve via IP address nor URL - #9 by pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385331/9?silent=true)] and recommended hostname alias variables [[Changed email service, now the forum won't resolve via IP address nor URL - #11 by pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385331/11?silent=true)].

### #Support

- In **#Support** , @anoedo wanted a blue reminder banner in the composer to nudge users to search first; @Moin pointed to topic templates [[How can I set up a reminder banner in the editor? - #2 by Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385333/2?silent=true)] and existing #Marketplace examples [[Using topic templates for categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/38295?silent=true)].

- In **#Support** , @haydenjames shared that reducing `UNICORN_WORKERS` to 4 and raising `UNICORN_SIDEKIQ_MAX_RSS` to 700 MB stabilized Sidekiq memory usage [[Sidekiq is consuming too much memory (using: 522.12M)..., restarting - #2 by haydenjames](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385130/2?silent=true)].

- In **#Support** , @th21 and @pfaffman explored how to insert multiple blank lines in Markdown, discussing non-breaking spaces and horizontal rules as workarounds [[How to add multiple blank lines in the new composer? - #2 by pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385343/2?silent=true)].

- In **#Support** , @GeorgSeifert reported intermittent 100 % CPU spikes causing 502 errors; peers recommended adding 2–4 GB of swap, monitoring with `htop`, and checking periodic jobs [[Occasionally very high CPU load - #4 by pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385336/4?silent=true)].

### #Plugin

- In **#Plugin** , @Ethsim2 tested the “No Bump First Post” plugin and confirmed that editing the first post via REST API no longer bumps topics when `bypass_bump=false` [[No Bump First Post Plugin - #6 by henvo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385290/6?silent=true)].

### #customization:extras

- In **#customization:extras** , @Ethsim2 merged a commit that removes the bump-date reset in the ICS → Discourse Importer script, ensuring import dates stay consistent [[ICS → Discourse Importer - #18 by Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381646/18?silent=true)].

### #Feature

- In **#Feature** , @ct-337 proposed requiring passwords for email/IP lookups to avoid accidental checks, while @mcdanlj argued that adding friction should be opt-in via a plugin [[Email/IP checks require password - #2 by mcdanlj](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385353/2?silent=true)].

- In **#Feature** , @TechnologyStar advocated for automatic notifications when a user’s post is deleted, to improve transparency and help users learn from moderation actions [[Improve Notification Mechanism for Topic Deletions - #3 by TechnologyStar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385000/3?silent=true)].

### #Site Management

- In **#Site Management** , @manton described deleting 50 bot accounts and 30+ spam posts despite hCaptcha and link restrictions, sparking a discussion on AI moderation options and puzzle difficulty [[Tips for Preventing Spam - #16 by manton](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/264020/16?silent=true)].

### #Bug

- In **#Bug** , @philh uncovered a conflict between Brand Header and Versatile Banner that repositions the header unexpectedly in beta2, confirmed by replicating with both components enabled [[Plugin Conflict Between Brand Header and Versatile Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385344/1?silent=true)].

- In **#Bug** , @Ethsim2 hit 429 errors when advancing the Full Calendar view week by week, despite raising global API throttles—tracing it to internal rate limits and event chunking behavior [[Uncaught (in promise) error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385342/1?silent=true)].

### #UX

- In **#UX** , @Remote_Selmore agreed that making Discourse feel more like Mastodon requires genuine audience engagement and encouraged hosts to ask for opinions rather than assume they have all the answers [[I want Discourse to work more like Mastodon? - #12 by Remote\_Selmore](https://meta.discourse.org/t/151706/12?silent=true)].

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @pfaffman guided @th21 on Markdown blank-line workarounds in [How to add multiple blank lines in the new composer?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385343/2?silent=true), recommended swap space and `htop` monitoring for @GeorgSeifert’s CPU issues in [Occasionally very high CPU load](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385336/4?silent=true), and walked @NFULFX through Let’s Encrypt rate-limit fixes and hostname aliases in [Changed email service, now the forum won’t resolve via IP address nor URL](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385331/11?silent=true).

- @manton reported a surge of bot accounts and shared moderation strategies in [Tips for Preventing Spam](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/264020/16?silent=true), igniting a deeper conversation on hCaptcha puzzles and trust-level link policies.

May your banners remind you to breathe and your Sidekiq workers never run out of memory—stay nerdy, meta fam!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [13 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/619 "2025-10-13T13:03:08Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 56
- **New topics:** 10
- **Top users:**
  - @Canapin (7 likes, 3 posts)
  - @j.jaffeux (4 likes, 4 posts)
  - @tobiaseigen (4 likes, 2 posts)
  - @jwheel (3 likes, 1 post)
  - @blake.sorrell (3 likes, 1 post)
  - @pfaffman (3 likes, 3 posts)
  - @jahan_gagan (2 likes, 2 posts)
  - @mcdanlj (2 likes, 1 post)
  - @kris.kotlarek (2 likes, 2 posts)
  - @Jagster (2 likes, 4 posts)

## Interesting Topics

### #blog

- @SubStrider [marveled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385156/2?silent=true) at Discourse’s team size and open source ethos in [Behind the Scenes: Our 2025 Prague Meetup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385156/1?silent=true), while @Canapin’s [follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385156/7?silent=true) highlighted the wider community presence across #blog.

### #Feature

- @j.jaffeux updated the 🇸🇾 emoji to Unicode 17.0 in [RFE: Update 🇸🇾 emoji flag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/7?silent=true), and @jwheel’s [cheer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/8?silent=true) celebrated the quick turnaround in #emoji.

- Users debated #review-queue security when @mcdanlj and @ct-337 clashed over requiring passwords to check email/IP in [Email/IP checks require password](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385353/6?silent=true).

- Community members rallied for #accessibility in [Feature request: Native Voice Message Recording & Automatic Audio Transcription](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384719/8?silent=true), with @Cortrah outlining voice-only navigation use cases and @Jagster demoing a workaround.

### #Installation

- A misconfigured LETSENCRYPT account email caused domain resolution failures in [Changed email service, now the forum won’t resolve via IP address nor URL](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385331/14?silent=true), with @pfaffman posting the [final fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385331/15?silent=true).

- @harishg33 sought guidance on patching High/Critical npm/gem vulnerabilities in Docker images in [Vulnerability patching of npm/gem dependencies in discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385400/1?silent=true).

### #Community

- @ElaineTina0000 shared their upgrade success and intuition in [The upgrade worked for me…I figured out how to trust my gut instincts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385384/1?silent=true), prompting @tobiaseigen to probe [the challenges faced](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385384/2?silent=true).

- Spam waves returned as @manton battled 38 bot accounts in [Just had about 38 bot accounts and posts sign up and spam in the space of 30 mins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/375297/11?silent=true), with @Canapin pointing to [stop-forum-spam plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/121037?silent=true) and #watched-words silencing.

### #Support

- The admin mention cap exemption was confirmed by @jahan_gagan in [Do admins bypass “Max mentions per post” setting value?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385365/2?silent=true).

- Self-hosters encountered a refused connection while removing core plugins in [Failed upgrade from 3.5.0.beta8-dev to 3.6.0.beta1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385381/3?silent=true), with @pfaffman diagnosing the timeouts.

- Backfilling translations stalled due to token limits in [Discourse AI Failing to translate large number of posts and topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385414/1?silent=true), until @Falco discouraged “thinking” models in [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385414/3?silent=true).

### #Announcements

- @rishabh explained dual SSO options and migration paths in [Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/21?silent=true), and @Jagster raised follow-up questions in [post 22](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/22?silent=true).

### #Bug

- A localization oversight kept the `temporarily_closed_due_to_flags` notice in English until @kris.kotlarek’s fix in [`temporarily_closed_due_to_flags` notice not in server’s locale](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381000/8?silent=true).

- The “Watching First Post” filter was restored by @zogstrip’s patch in [“watching\_first\_post” topic list filter not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/6?silent=true).

- Wide images on the mobile UI spilled off-screen on `/faq` until @Richie reported the issue in [Wide images on /FAQ page spill out of the edge of the screen on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385418/1?silent=true).

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @j.jaffeux helped update the #emoji set in [RFE: Update 🇸🇾 emoji flag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/7?silent=true), patched the calendar component in [Rich text editor breaks events](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381906/3?silent=true), addressed API throttling in [Rate Limiting on Upcoming Events Week View](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385342/4?silent=true), and acknowledged fixes in [Users list only partial?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/368793/25?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen chimed in on #review-queue security in [Email/IP checks require password](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385353/6?silent=true) and probed upgrade hurdles in [The upgrade worked for me…I figured out how to trust my gut instincts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385384/2?silent=true).

- @kris.kotlarek localized the moderation flag notice in [`temporarily_closed_due_to_flags` notice not in server’s locale](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381000/8?silent=true) and remedied username grant issues in [Granting admin rights fails for usernames with special characters when admin account has 2FA enabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378063/6?silent=true).

- @rishabh outlined SSO choices in [Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/21?silent=true).

- @zogstrip merged a fix for the “Watching First Post” filter in [“watching\_first\_post” topic list filter not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/6?silent=true).

- @Falco discouraged “thinking” LLMs for translation in [Discourse AI Failing to translate large number of posts and topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385414/3?silent=true).

With new flags, fewer bots, and smoother upgrades under our belts, [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org) has certainly flagged a win today—stay tuned for tomorrow’s adventures!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [14 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/620 "2025-10-14T13:04:20Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- [66 new posts](https://meta.discourse.org/search?q=created%3A2025-10-13..2025-10-14&silent=true) and [10 new topics](https://meta.discourse.org/search?q=is%3Atopic+created%3A2025-10-13..2025-10-14&silent=true) in the last 24 hours.
- Top contributors:
  - [@kelv](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kelv?silent=true) (1 post, 5 likes)
  - [@zogstrip](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zogstrip?silent=true) (4 posts, 3 likes)
  - [@datagoatsdotorg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/datagoatsdotorg?silent=true) (1 post, 3 likes)
  - [@tgxworld](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tgxworld?silent=true) (2 posts, 2 likes)
  - [@hugh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hugh?silent=true) (1 post, 2 likes)
  - [@DeanMarkTaylor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DeanMarkTaylor?silent=true) (1 post, 2 likes)
  - [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal?silent=true) (2 posts, 2 likes)
  - [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin?silent=true) (2 posts, 2 likes)
  - [@putty](https://meta.discourse.org/u/putty?silent=true) (1 post, 2 likes)
  - [@Meguanz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Meguanz?silent=true) (1 post, 2 likes)

## Interesting Topics

### #Dev

- @kelv announced the [deprecation of the jQuery-based autocomplete library](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385527/1?silent=true), urging migration to the Ember-native `DAutocomplete` modifier for improved performance; see [PR 33513](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/33513) and [PR 34354](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/34354).

- @Yan_Rudenko highlighted missing [PluginOutlet hooks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385542/1?silent=true) for the `second-factor.gjs` and `second-factor-add-totp.gjs` components, seeking guidance on extending these #Dev core interfaces.

### #Marketplace

- @Marieassistanteweb sought a francophone Discourse expert for **advanced configuration** and theme customisation, with @NateDhaliwal advising relocation to [#marketplace](https://meta.discourse.org/c/marketplace?silent=true) via the [expert francophone thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385528/1?silent=true).

- @K_K1 issued a [HIRING call](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385512/1?silent=true) for a mainland China–based engineering & tech forum developer team, aiming for a multilingual Discourse build with AI-assisted search (#ai).

### #Feature

- @hugh advocated restoring the **All** filter label under All site settings after noting filter quirks; @martin’s [PR 35263](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35263) has since been merged (#Feature) [view discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/8?silent=true).

### #Praise

- @datagoatsdotorg showcased the DataGOATs Analytics Community ([community.datagoats.org](https://community.datagoats.org)) as a #Praise highlight, underscoring Discourse’s customisability in the [favorite sites thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383890/20?silent=true).

### #Bug

- @zogstrip resolved the missing **Location** field in the .ics/Google Calendar export by merging [PR 35355](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35355) into the [ICS export bug report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378672/3?silent=true).

- @zogstrip confirmed inconsistent counts in the [user directory stats](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385110/4?silent=true), tracing it to mismatched parameters across dual `directory_items` requests; enabling the [user card directory](https://meta.discourse.org/t/368793?silent=true) theme component reproduced the discrepancy.

### #Support

- @panrafal and @Falco debated token limits on AI translation models, with @panrafal suggesting multiplier tweaks and @Falco clarifying loop safeguards in the [translation failure discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385414/4?silent=true) and follow-up [AI configurations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385414/5?silent=true).

- @wings asked how to filter out unwanted types from the notifications API, and @jahan_gagan pointed out client-side `notification_type` filtering after @pfaffman’s “filter what you don’t need” advice in [notifications API thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385499/3?silent=true); details in [Notification model code](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/blob/main/app/models/notification.rb#L121-L169).

### #Hosting

- @JackNZ shared a streamlined Docker Compose setup with Redis, Mailpit, and the `discourse/postgres` image, inspiring @gadicc’s follow-up [build script enhancements](https://github.com/gadicc/discourse2/tree/dev/tests/docker) in the [Docker image safety discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380646/15?silent=true).

### #Installation

- @pfaffman guided community members on safely updating Ruby and npm gems amid vulnerability alerts, referencing the Discourse [bootstrap commit](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/db67a0841e8e14ae70de0890441f8158c50ae3c9) in the [vulnerability patching thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385400/2?silent=true).

### #Site Management

- @RBoy self-resolved Gemini embedding errors by updating the endpoint from `embedding-001` to `gemini-embedding-001`, sharing the fix in [Discourse AI Embeddings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/259603/42?silent=true); see Google API [embeddings guide](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/embeddings).

- @Steven and @Roi applied custom CSS to override the default `aspect-ratio` for emojis in the [configure custom emoji](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/23365/42?silent=true) topic, spotlighting #emoji tweaks.

### #UX

- @PatrickR-mgm flagged unexpected visibility of #group-flair icons for private groups, linking back to [previous flair visibility discussions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/visible-flair-for-invisible-groups-is-that-on-purpose/167674?silent=true) in the [invisible-group flair bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385539/1?silent=true).

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @kelv published the jQuery autocomplete deprecation notice in [Deprecation & upcoming removal of jQuery-based autocomplete](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385527/1?silent=true).
- @zogstrip fixed the .ics Location export in [ICS Calendar export bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378672/3?silent=true), solved the [community list logo setting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385471/2?silent=true), debugged the [user directory stats discrepancy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385110/4?silent=true), and clarified the `in:watching_first_post` filter in [watching\_first\_post improvements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/8?silent=true).
- @hugh championed the “All” filter restoration in [All site settings menu fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/8?silent=true).
- @tgxworld reported the invites form oversight in [signup form user fields bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384692/3?silent=true) and troubleshooted the [Category settings broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385455/2?silent=true).
- @martin merged the [PR 35263](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35263) to restore the “All” site settings label in [feature discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/9?silent=true).
- @nat enhanced video oneboxing for translated posts in [動画埋め込み問題](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383450/7?silent=true) and linked to the lightboxing PR [#34900](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/34900).
- @Falco clarified translation token limits in the Discourse AI translation thread [translation failure follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385414/5?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen initially flagged the missing invites UI in [signup form user fields bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384692/2?silent=true).

And yes, our puppies remain safe after surviving all the autocomplete deprecations and AI debates—see you tomorrow for more Discourse deep dives! 🐾

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [15 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/621 "2025-10-15T13:02:45Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

Welcome to your daily roundup! Here’s what happened between 2025-10-14 and 2025-10-15.

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## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 143

- **New topics:** 23

- **Top users by posts & likes:**

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## Interesting Topics

#Bug

- **“Invalid date” and zero replies in width below 640 px**  
@lukasjelinek reported that narrow screens show “Invalid date” and always zero replies; @pmusaraj confirmed reproduction and @david merged PR [35380](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385550/6?silent=true) which is now live on `latest` (read more).

- **A loading loop on fetching pages of a removed topic**  
@small-lovely-cat found an infinite loading spinner and 403 errors when paging a deleted topic; a fix is proposed in PR [35409](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35409) (read more).

- **Wide images on /FAQ page spill off-screen on mobile**  
@ella spotted oversized images breaking the mobile FAQ layout; PR [35398](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385418/3?silent=true) remedies the overflow (read more).

- **Safari (iOS & macOS) bug when discarding a reply**  
@cvx isolated a discard-loop in Safari and submitted PR [35388](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385216/6?silent=true) to resolve it (read more).

#UX

- **Composer placeholder not updating on mode switch**  
#composer  
@RGJ and @Moin noted that the placeholder doesn’t reflect rich-text vs Markdown toggles; @awesomerobot is on it with PR [35383](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385560/4?silent=true) (read more).

- **Horizon theme incompatible with Tag Icons component**  
#tag-icons #horizon-theme  
@anoedo reported no tag icons under Horizon; @tobiaseigen moved the thread to #UX and @lindsey outlined next steps for design and compatibility (read more).

- **Reverse arrow direction for “Advanced filters” in RTL**  
#rtl  
@discojan highlighted that RTL Arabic interfaces show LTR arrows for filters; community feedback is shaping the fix (read more).

- **Cheers count on user cards appears too light**  
#gamification  
@Moin noticed low-contrast Cheers numbers on user cards; a UI tweak is under discussion (read more).

#Support

- **Latest topics missing from category view**  
@putty couldn’t see newly created topics in the “Latest” section; console errors point to a recent fix, and @david is investigating subcategory+featured mode (read more).

- **Cannot send digest emails due to Jobs::UserEmail deprecation**  
#email  
@emonunix saw digest jobs enqueued without deliveries and a JSON serialization warning; helpers are troubleshooting configuration (read more).

- **Local Ollama integration error in Discourse AI plugin**  
#ai  
@Tikkel hit “Internal Server Error” on local Ollama calls; logs show networking rules need `DISCOURSE_ALLOWED_INTERNAL_HOSTS` updated (read more).

- **[Discourse Connect](https://meta.discourse.org/t/13045?silent=true) shows ‘no results found’ on Business trial**  
#discourseconnect  
@huanjin_liu found Connect empty on trial accounts; @Lilly suggested a page refresh, relogin, and incognito test (read more).

#Community

- **Handling inactive users: deactivate, anonymize, or do nothing?**  
@Andro asked about stale accounts; @NateDhaliwal recommended deactivation, while @Rubi weighed anonymization vs retention (read more).

#Announcements

- **Discourse ID rollout for self-hosters**  
#discourse-id  
@pmusaraj shared plans for easier Discourse ID setup without initial email hurdles, and @hugh praised its alternate-email support across sites (read more).

#Self-Hosting

- **Configuring IP rate-limit exceptions**  
system explained `DISCOURSE_MAX_REQS_PER_IP_EXCEPTIONS` for allowlisting IPs (or buckets) and cautioned on classification nuances (read more).

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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @david merged and deployed the fix for [“Invalid date” and zero replies in width below 640 px](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385550/8?silent=true), addressed [Latest topics missing from category view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385677/7?silent=true), and resolved the [Theme Creator access issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384595/7?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj confirmed reproduction of the [invalid-date bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385550/3?silent=true) and detailed upcoming [Discourse ID features](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/24?silent=true).

- @zogstrip contributed a caching update in [User stats incorrect in user directory](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385110/6?silent=true) and added branding logo support in [Which picture from the branding options is used](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385471/3?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot worked on live-update fixes for the [Composer placeholder inconsistency](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385560/4?silent=true).

- @cvx delivered a PR resolving the [Safari discard-reply bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385216/6?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen guided UX progress on [Horizon theme & Tag Icons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385618/2?silent=true), supported the [no-sidebar-by-default option](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384745/6?silent=true), and improved template handling in [quoted category placeholders](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383724/4?silent=true).

- @ted swiftly patched the [Twitter\_login integration error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385203/5?silent=true).

- @lindsey chipped in on Tag Icons compatibility under Horizon in [The Horizon theme cannot use the Tag icons component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385618/4?silent=true).

- @dax debugged theming and demonstrated fixes for the [color palette not updating](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385613/2?silent=true).

- @hugh provided early user perspective on [Discourse ID’s multi-email support](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/25?silent=true).

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Rest assured, no puppies were harmed in the making of these fixes! 🐶🎉

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [16 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/622 "2025-10-16T13:02:34Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

**New posts:** 101  
**New topics:** 15

**Top users (posts / likes):**

- @Moin (6 posts / 8 likes)
- @tobiaseigen (8 posts / 5 likes)
- @pmusaraj (3 posts / 5 likes)
- @tgxworld (6 posts / 4 likes)
- @twofoursixeight (3 posts / 3 likes)
- @pmcpa (2 posts / 3 likes)
- @Falco (2 posts / 3 likes)
- @david (2 posts / 3 likes)
- @Canapin (1 post / 2 likes)
- @nathank (4 posts / 2 likes)

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## Interesting Topics

### #Announcements

- #Announcements @Moin, @pmusaraj and @Canapin continued the rollout of [Discourse ID](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385007/30?silent=true); @rishabh has already [updated the banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385007/38?silent=true) to correctly detect 2FA users.

### #Bug

- #Bug In the reproduction steps for “[Suspending then giving moderation to the user shows the unsuspend option](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385786/1?silent=true)”, @twofoursixeight detailed the error and @tgxworld tagged it #pri-high for review [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385786/2?silent=true).

- #Bug After upgrading, the [Chart plugin stopped working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385785/1?silent=true); @tgxworld clarified it’s an unofficial plugin likely in a broken state [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385785/2?silent=true).

- #Bug The question “Should deactivated ‘show on signup form’ hide custom user fields in invites?” was raised in [this thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/384692/6?silent=true), and @tobiaseigen confirmed it’s been fixed in [PR #35405](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35405).

- #Bug In [User stats incorrect in user directory](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385110/8?silent=true), @zogstrip diagnosed a timing race condition in the `/u` load-more sentinel; full discussion [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385110?silent=true).

- #Bug The fix for “[Latest topics missing from category view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385677/9?silent=true)” was merged in [commit c50c0a98](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/c50c0a98e9c5dd986f545b6e7ea6037629dc8014).

- #Bug A loading loop occurs when fetching pages of a removed topic; @pmusaraj suggested a 404 message after reload in [this follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385665/2?silent=true).

### #UX

- #UX The [Horizon theme cannot use the Tag icons component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385618/7?silent=true) until @lindsey enabled compatibility for Foundation and Horizon in [post #8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385618/8?silent=true).

- #UX In “[Cheers number on user cards is lighter than other numbers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385683/2?silent=true)”, @awesomerobot pointed out the cheer count was simply a link; this led to [PR #35427](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35427).

### #Dev

- #Dev Feedback on “[Improving automatic switching of mobile/desktop modes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/384280/4?silent=true)” shows that foldable phones _should_ switch to desktop view when unfolded; @david asked for specific UI pain points from @pmcpa.

### #Site feedback

- #Site feedback: On [“Blog posts would be nicer if authored by an identifiable person”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385174/11?silent=true), @NateDhaliwal spotted a missing author field and @tobiaseigen implemented a fix in [post #12](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385174/12?silent=true).

### #Theme component

- #Theme component: The discussion on “[Topic List Previews (TLP)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/209973/690?silent=true)” explored mobile vs. desktop layouts; @merefield and @Dimava debated aspect ratios and excerpt placement.

### #Support

- #Support In “[Exploring Reranking Options for Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385725/8?silent=true)”, @Falco highlighted a recent semantic search upgrade in [PR #35233](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35233).

- #Support @Falco clarified [Gemini API Embedding Configuration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385719/2?silent=true), explaining `sequence length` and how to throttle backfill with `ai_embeddings_backfill_batch_size`.

### #blog

- #Blog: [“Community Acquisition Channels: Beyond ‘Build It and They Will Come’”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385710/1?silent=true) by @mae stresses that deliberate acquisition strategies beat vanity metrics every time.

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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @pmusaraj commented on [Discourse ID rollout](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385007/30?silent=true), argued against auto-enabling on existing sites, and weighed in on the [removed-topic loading loop fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385665/2?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen enabled components for Horizon in the [Tag Icons thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385618/11?silent=true) and synced missing foundation components in [Theme feedback](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385709/2?silent=true).

- @tgxworld tagged multiple issues for the team, including the [unsuspend error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385786/2?silent=true), [chart plugin breakage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385785/2?silent=true), [keyboard-navigation bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385780/2?silent=true), [flair visibility warning](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385552/2?silent=true), [iOS site-text UX](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385733/2?silent=true), and the [brand-header vs. banner conflict](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385344/2?silent=true).

- @Falco drove the AI discussions by showcasing semantic search improvements in [Reranking Options](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385725/8?silent=true) and clarifying Gemini embedding settings in [API Configuration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385719/2?silent=true).

- @david chimed in on the [foldable-phone view UX](https://meta.discourse.org/t/384280/4?silent=true) and confirmed the [category view fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385677/9?silent=true).

- @mae kicked off the blog companion “[Community Acquisition Channels…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385710/1?silent=true)” outlining strategic growth tips.

- @zogstrip diagnosed and explained the race condition in the [user directory bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385110/8?silent=true).

- @lindsey enabled Tag Icons for Foundation in the [Horizon theme discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385618/8?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot identified the cheer-count link issue in [user cards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385683/2?silent=true).

- @rishabh upgraded the Discourse ID banner logic for 2FA detection in [the rollout topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385007/38?silent=true).

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After a day packed with unsuspend bugs, theme tweaks, and AI enhancements, may your forums stay fast, your tags stay visible, and your notifications stay delightful! 😄

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [17 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/623 "2025-10-17T13:02:45Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

**New posts:** 100  
**New topics:** 11

**Top users:**

- @Moin: 10 posts, 9 likes
- @Falco: 5 posts, 7 likes
- @david: 4 posts, 7 likes
- @Arkshine: 2 posts, 5 likes
- @Lilly: 3 posts, 4 likes
- @merefield: 5 posts, 3 likes
- @RBoy: 4 posts, 3 likes
- @jimmy0017: 4 posts, 3 likes
- @jrgong: 1 post, 2 likes
- @tobiaseigen: 7 posts, 2 likes

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## Interesting Topics

### #Bug

- **Chart plugin stopped working recently** (#385785): @Arkshine discovered that the [chart plugin was broken in the 3.6 release](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385785/1?silent=true) and @david swiftly [merged a PR](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385785/7?silent=true) to fix the issue.

- **Previously sent attachment reappears in chat draft when switching full-screen mode before draft save** (#385908): @Arkshine found that chat attachments persist as drafts if you toggle full-screen mode too quickly, and @Lilly confirmed the bug for further investigation [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385908/1?silent=true).

- **Warning that flair will make group visible for everyone doesn’t work for image uploads** (#385552): @Juan_David_Martínez identified that the warning message wasn’t shown on group creation, and later [submitted a fix](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35445) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385552/5?silent=true).

- **“Hide Details” section open by default in new editor** (#377645): @CT075 reported that using the preview to open a details block causes it to stay open on submission, and @Lilly [merged a post move and tag cleanup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377645/21?silent=true) as part of the fix.

- **A loading loop will occur when user try to fetch the former/latter page of a removed topic** (#385665): @small-lovely-cat’s PR was merged by @pmusaraj to address a routing error that led to infinite loading loops [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385665/4?silent=true).

- **IME Composition: Enter Key Triggers Message Send Instead of Confirming Input** (#385840): @TethysPlex noted that enter submits chat drafts prematurely for some IME users, and @j.jaffeux [proposed a patch](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385840/4?silent=true) to ensure composition completes before sending.

### #Support

- **Add introductory text on signup page** (#385858): @T_Disco asked how to insert HTML-based text between the title and signup form, and @Moin pointed to the existing [theme customization tutorial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/350696/2?silent=true).

- **Hiding XX results found using AI – enable toggle by default** (#385784, #ai, #ai-search): @user requested AI results to be on by default, and @Falco explained the new logic for zero-result toggles and upcoming enhancements [details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385784/5?silent=true).

- **Issue with Email Templates: Paste Disabled & No Create Permissions** (#385816, #email, #email-templates): @Akhil_George ran into a paste restriction in the template editor and @awesomerobot confirmed that paste is allowed and suggested troubleshooting the browser [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385816/4?silent=true).

### #Dev

- **Missing PluginOutlet for second-factor.gjs component** (#385542, #development): @Yan_Rudenko highlighted lacking plugin outlets in key components, and @david recommended reviewing the [theme developer tutorial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/357796/6?silent=true) and encouraged a PR to core.

### #Feature

- **Tracking invites to existing members** (#385847): @tobiaseigen moved the vote to #Feature and outlined how the staff action log could surface all accepted invites, suggesting an enhancement to the user admin UI [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/263314/2?silent=true).

- **Numbered lists in rich text auditor: Auto-escape characters to prevent it** (#385998): @jrgong proposed that German date formats be auto-escaped in the rich text editor to avoid unwanted list numbering and asked if escape rules could be built into the new editor.

### #Installation

- **Did anybody tested AlloyDB on Google Cloud?** (#385879, #unsupported-install): @jimmy0017 asked about swapping PostgreSQL for AlloyDB, and @Falco drew on his Aurora tests to weigh risk vs. cost benefits [discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385879/2?silent=true).

### #Developer Guides

- **Designing for Different Devices (Viewport Size, Touch/Hover, etc.)** (#367810): @merefield asked for strategies to switch features based on screen size without using initializers, and @david recommended treating screens fluidly or using `capabilities.isMobileDevice` [guidance](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/367810/8?silent=true).

### #UX

- **“Start a new DM” in sidebar for users who cannot use DMs** (#385630, #chat, #sidebar): @Moin noticed an extra separator line for TL0 users, and @tobiaseigen [looked into CSS changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385630/6?silent=true) to simplify the chat UI.

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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @david merged @Arkshine’s PR to fix the chart plugin in [Chart plugin stopped working recently](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385785/7?silent=true) and guided @Yan_Rudenko toward a core PR for missing plugin outlets in [Missing PluginOutlet for second-factor.gjs component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385542/6?silent=true).

- @Falco implemented zero-result AI toggles in [Hiding XX results found using AI – enable toggle by default](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385784/5?silent=true), shared PostgreSQL compatibility insights in [Did anybody tested AlloyDB on Google Cloud?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385879/2?silent=true), and detailed embedding use cases in [Exploring Reranking Options for Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385725/12?silent=true).

- @Lilly reproduced the chat draft attachment bug in [Previously sent attachment reappears in chat draft](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385908/2?silent=true) and applied a fix in [Understanding Discourse release channels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/264400/6?silent=true), plus cleaned up the details tag issue in [“Hide Details” section open by default](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377645/21?silent=true).

- @Juan_David_Martínez addressed the group flair warning issue with a fix in [Warning that flair will make group visible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385552/5?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot troubleshooted the template paste restriction in [Issue with Email Templates: Paste Disabled & No Create Permissions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385816/4?silent=true).

- @tobiaseigen explored CSS tweaks for the DM sidebar in [“Start a new DM” in sidebar for users who cannot use DMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385630/6?silent=true) and weighed in on the DM UI in [How to Disable ALL User-to-User DMs/Chat without breaking Other Features?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384698/6?silent=true).

- @lindsey initiated the companion discussion for [Why Customer-Facing Experience Makes Better PMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385923/1?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj merged the route fix to prevent loading loops in [A loading loop will occur when user try to fetch the former/latter page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385665/4?silent=true).

- @j.jaffeux proposed the IME composition patch in [IME Composition: Enter Key Triggers Message Send](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385840/4?silent=true) and is investigating the chat UI separator in [“Start a new DM” in sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385630/6?silent=true).

- @zogstrip merged a fix to correct the unsuspend error flow in [Suspending then giving moderation to the user shows the unsuspend option](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385786/3?silent=true).

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That’s a wrap—after 100 posts and 11 new topics, our forum is patched, tuned, and puppy-approved!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [18 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/624 "2025-10-18T13:02:02Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New topics:** 8
- **New posts:** 65
- **Top users (posts | likes):**
  - @Moin: 9 | 6
  - @Falco: 1 | 3
  - @merefield: 2 | 2
  - @featheredtoast: 1 | 2
  - @Arkshine: 2 | 2
  - @Architect: 1 | 2
  - @ToddZ: 4 | 2
  - @david: 1 | 2
  - @jrgong: 4 | 1
  - @tobiaseigen: 5 | 1

## Interesting Topics

- #Bug @Moin discovered a [wrong deletion warning](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386013/1?silent=true) that still referenced “Admins can’t be deleted” when the code checks `staff`, confusing moderators and admins alike [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386013?silent=true).

- #Bug @Jakob_Naumann reported a [translation mix-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386010/1?silent=true) where English-US posts are shown in German (`de`) if the site default locale changed (#ai #dynaloc #content-localization) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386010?silent=true).

- #Bug @discojan highlighted that switching between anonymous mode and a main account still allows double reactions, since the reactions UI doesn’t refresh correctly (#reactions #anonymous-mode) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386069?silent=true).

- #Bug @RBoy ran into an [embedding error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386019/1?silent=true) with Gemini embeddings on 3.6.0.beta2, showing `invalid input syntax for type halfvec: "[NULL]"` in Postgres [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386019?silent=true).

- #Support @祁同伟 asked **如何调整顶部导航栏和横幅的高度** , and @ToddZ provided CSS overrides to tweak `header.d-header` and `section.navigation-container` heights in [this thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386055/7?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386055?silent=true).

- #Support @MoRanYue solved why email tests pass but actual emails never send—missing Sidekiq in the Puma config—after stepping through [email logs and admin UI checks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385830/3?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385830?silent=true).

- #Support @ToddZ dove into GDPR concerns when a [deleted user’s address still appeared in email logs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385760/2?silent=true), clarifying self-deletion rules vs. staff deletion limits (#email #gdpr) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385760?silent=true).

- #Dev @jrgong sought **feedback on a Tag Reveal theme component** that collapses extra tags behind a “+X more tags” toggle; @Moin caught a naming conflict with the core setting in [this discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386072/2?silent=true) (#tags) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386072?silent=true).

- #Dev @Arkshine explored why an `observer` on `controller:edit-category.tabs` isn’t firing in a plugin, and suggested an `@action` override as an alternative in [their code snippet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385559/2?silent=true) (#plugin-api) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385559?silent=true).

- #Theme component: @jrgong updated the “F NAV for Mobile” fork with **back-button UX** , **custom submenu items** , and **group visibility** on mobile tabs—works best on 3.6beta1 [details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/342277/73?silent=true) (#mobile) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/342277?silent=true).

- #Theme component: @Arkshine volunteered to fix the [Image comparison slider component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/264479/29?silent=true), offering to submit patches for a popular theme tool [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/264479?silent=true).

- #SSO @pmusaraj guided on checking `/logs` to troubleshoot why **Discourse ID fails to activate** on some instances, helping @Tealk pinpoint missing OAuth details [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386023?silent=true).

- #Announcements @newkid celebrated that [Discourse ID is now available](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/40?silent=true) as an additional IDP option after the rollout, with over 40 replies already [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007?silent=true).

- #UX @Moin noted that long #category names still overflow on mobile topic lists (e.g., “canadian-grassroots-football”), suggesting a wrap fix in [this report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/350150/5?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/350150?silent=true).

- #Site Management: @s42 asked where to configure the threshold score for **Discourse AI Sentiment** analysis, as it wasn’t clear from the settings UI [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/259599?silent=true).

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @Falco answered on [Falsche Übersetzung, wenn post locale = UI locale](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386010/2?silent=true), suggesting a fresh start by deleting all automatic localizations.

- @featheredtoast updated users in [Discourse FontAwesome Pro](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/150871/48?silent=true) that tidying is on the roadmap and thanks for patience.

- @david chimed in on [Designing for Different Devices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/367810/10?silent=true), questioning if device-based UI differences are deliberate or need reconsideration.

- @Lilly confirmed the repro of the deletion message bug in [Wrong reason shown why moderator user can’t be deleted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386013/2?silent=true) on a hosted test site.

- @zogstrip debugged and fixed the **Holidays::InvalidRegion** surge in [Job exception: Holidays::InvalidRegion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384873/6?silent=true) by merging a PR.

- @tobiaseigen clarified the deletion logic and sidebar messaging in [Wrong reason shown why moderator user can’t be deleted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386013/4?silent=true) and in [Messages not visible in sidebar if messages are disabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/241708/9?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj helped move [Discourse ID fails to activate on my instance](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386023/5?silent=true) into a separate troubleshooting topic for log inspection.

- @renato suggested hitting backspace to revert list-item auto-conversions in [Numbered lists in rich text auditor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385998/2?silent=true), pointing out how Markdown escapes work.

- @blake requested sample API calls and tests to isolate lightbox issues in [我通过api上传了一些图片…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385834/2?silent=true), helping differentiate UI vs. API behavior.

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And that’s a wrap—yesterday’s bug hunts and feature demos have our community wagging their tails in delight! 🐶

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#### Post date: [19 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/625 "2025-10-19T13:02:14Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New posts** : 55
- **New topics** : 7
- **Top users** :
  - @Richie: 4 posts, 6 likes
  - @jrgong: 5 posts, 4 likes
  - @supermathie: 2 posts, 3 likes
  - @Lilly: 4 posts, 2 likes
  - @one1: 6 posts, 2 likes
  - @Moin: 5 posts, 2 likes
  - @tobiaseigen: 1 post, 1 like
  - @Arkshine: 1 post, 1 like
  - @mcwumbly: 2 posts, 1 like
  - @gilles: 1 post, 1 like

## Interesting Topics

### #Bug

- Merged topics are no longer being bumped  
Throughout discussions, @Richie reported that merging topics no longer bumps the destination topic, causing merged content to “vanish” from the /latest view; @mcwumbly proposed bump-date logic scenarios considering post chronology and merge options [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386078/1?silent=true)

- Rate Limiting on Upcoming Events Week View Despite High Custom API Throttle Settings  
@Ethsim2 noted persistent rate limits on the calendar week view even after raising custom throttle settings; @j.jaffeux asked for commit hashes and event counts to reproduce the issue [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385342/9?silent=true)

- Plugin Conflict Between Brand Header and Versatile Banner  
@philh encountered a conflict between the #brand-header and #versatile-banner plugins and shared links to related bug reports for further troubleshooting [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385344/3?silent=true)

- Quotes in grid have their avatar images expanded  
@une.abeille discovered that using `[grid]` tags enlarges avatars in quotes, suggesting a CSS rule exemption for `.avatar` elements [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386093/1?silent=true)

### #Dev

- Asking for feedback: Tag Reveal Component in Topic Lists  
@jrgong demoed a theme component to toggle tag visibility in topic lists, receiving notes on `siteSettings` lookup, label defaults, and MutationObserver scope from @Arkshine and @Moin [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386072/1?silent=true)

### #Support

- Is there a key to all of the notification icons?  
@one1 asked what the pencil icon in notifications means; @Lilly confirmed it signals edits (post updates, wiki edits, tag changes) and clarified scope of visibility [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386082/1?silent=true)

- Markdown links not working without https://?  
@one1 challenged why CommonMark requires `https://` in links; after tests on GitHub and Reddit, @supermathie explained the need for valid URIs, noted our parser’s rules, and proposed unlinkifying non-URIs with preview warnings [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/8?silent=true)

- Changing domain names prevents Discourse ID from working  
用户 @在云端_裸奔 reported that Discourse ID retained old domain settings after a domain change; @pmusaraj outlined resetting client ID/secret via the Rails console and toggling the #discourse-id setting to register anew [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386102/2?silent=true)

- API Key Authentication Issues – Need Stable Solution for AI Integration  
@Enit’s AI memory system faced random “Invalid API key” errors; @NateDhaliwal pointed to an existing thread on granting API access to consolidate the discussion [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386084/1?silent=true)

- How can I grant Discourse access through an API?  
Building on the API key thread, @Enit detailed their use case for AI agents and @NateDhaliwal urged consolidating replies in the original post to avoid fragmenting the conversation [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385735/4?silent=true)

- Unable to move posts due to 500 error  
@eisammy solved a timestamp error causing failed post moves by adjusting the “delete merged” threshold to 7 days in `/admin/site_settings` [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/258851/10?silent=true)

### #UX

- 使用底部对齐的emoji，在变小后变得过于靠下  
小D (@littleD) showed how bottom-aligned emoji at 1em appear misaligned in CJK contexts, comparing `text-bottom` vs `baseline` vertical-align options [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386086/1?silent=true)

### #Theme component

- Voice Recorder Component  
A late-stage comment by @gilles in the 2022 thread celebrated the voice recorder plugin’s functionality and spurred thoughts on #pavilion integration [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/215621/147?silent=true)

- Topic Cards enhancements (official component fork)  
@jrgong shared a fork of the #topic-cards theme component adding placeholders, layout options, and granular styling controls, issued with an AI disclosure [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/296048/105?silent=true)

- Quick-add Tags To Topic  
@NateDhaliwal announced a PR adding group-based restrictions to the #quick-add-tags buttons via `show_for_groups` settings, improving tag management workflows [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383271/9?silent=true)

### #Announcements

- Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!  
In an ongoing rollout, @eisammy reported successful logins and a surge of happy users testing #discourse-id across multiple devices [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/41?silent=true)

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @supermathie tackled the markdown link debate in [Markdown links not working without https://?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/8?silent=true) and followed up with a proposal to unlinkify non-URI links [post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/10?silent=true)

- @Lilly clarified notification icon semantics and visibility rules in [Is there a key to all of the notification icons?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386082/2?silent=true)

- @mcwumbly dissected merge-bump scenarios in [Merged topics are no longer being bumped](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386078/4?silent=true) and offered UX feedback on the Tag Reveal component in [Tag Reveal Component in Topic Lists](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386072/5?silent=true)

- @tobiaseigen joined the markdown link discussion to question CommonMark precedents in [Markdown links not working without https://?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/6?silent=true)

- @pmusaraj explained the steps to re-register the Discourse ID OAuth client after a domain change in [Changing domain names prevents Discourse ID from working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386102/2?silent=true)

- @j.jaffeux investigated reproduction steps for calendar rate limits in [Rate Limiting on Upcoming Events Week View Despite High Custom API Throttle Settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385342/9?silent=true)

It was a whirlwind 24 hours—bug hunts, theme tweaks, and emoji gymnastics kept us on our toes. Here’s to more deep dives and fewer vanishing posts tomorrow!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [20 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/626 "2025-10-20T13:02:25Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

### Key Stats

**New posts:** 40  
**New topics:** 11

**Top Users (last 24 h):**

- @在云端_裸奔: 1 post, 4 likes
- @Arkshine: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @patrickemin: 3 posts, 2 likes
- @lhkjacky: 1 post, 1 like
- @Boost: 2 posts, 1 like
- @patronit: 4 posts, 1 like
- @NateDhaliwal: 4 posts, 1 like
- @zogstrip: 1 post, 1 like
- @merefield: 2 posts, 0 likes
- @cogdog: 1 post, 0 likes

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### Interesting Topics

#### #Support (#discourse-id)

- @在云端_裸奔 discovered that changing domain names broke Discourse ID, and resolved it by clearing the client ID/secret via the container console and re-enabling the feature [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386102/3?silent=true).

#### #Support

- @Cate_Soule asked how to disable the unsubscribe button in signup-confirmation emails; @putty clarified that it’s added by Gmail, not Discourse’s footer [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386169/2?silent=true).

#### #Support (#ai)

- @whitewaterdeu hit a “No endpoints found that support tool use” error with Qwen3-8b on OpenRouter; the issue cleared up after disabling native tools per the config guide [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386152/2?silent=true) and [config guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-openrouter-language-models/341526?silent=true).

#### #Dev (#tags)

- @Arkshine and @jrgong iterated on a Tag Reveal Component for topic lists, using a model-based toggle for persistent tag views; see Arkshine’s approach in post 15 [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386072/15?silent=true), jrgong’s branch on GitHub and his latest update in post 16:
  - [https://github.com/jrgong420/discourse-tag-reveal/tree/feature/model-based-tag-reveal](https://github.com/jrgong420/discourse-tag-reveal/tree/feature/model-based-tag-reveal)
  - [Asking for feedback: Tag Reveal Component in Topic Lists - Expand/Collapse tags in topic lists - #16 by jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386072/16?silent=true)

#### #Dev (#dev-news)

- @Boost asked about preparing themes/plugins for the upcoming post-stream changes; @Arkshine demonstrated how to replace `api.changeWidgetSetting` with `api.registerValueTransformer`—tested successfully at post 10 [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/372063/9?silent=true) | [follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/372063/10?silent=true).

#### #Dev (#plugin-api)

- @pirhoo reported that an Observer on `controller:edit-category.tabs` isn’t triggering; the thread tags in @Arkshine for insights—full conversation [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385559?silent=true) or jump to the latest at post 3 [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385559/3?silent=true).

#### #Theme component (#tags)

- @patrickemin and @NateDhaliwal polished the Quick-add Tags To Topic component, merging PR #2 to streamline category defaults—details in post 13 [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383271/13?silent=true) and GitHub PR [here](https://github.com/NateDhaliwal/quick-add-tags/pull/2).

#### #Bug

- @zogstrip fixed inconsistent error messaging when deleting a moderator user by aligning the UI with the back end; see his solution in post 8 and PR 35496 [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386013/8?silent=true) | [PR](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35496).

#### #Bug (#notifications)

- @patronit noted that notifications weren’t marking as read automatically; investigation revealed Sidekiq heartbeat warnings in the logs [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386159/5?silent=true).

#### #Bug (#polls)

- @dax outlined how Pie-chart type with Ranked Choice polls counts each option equally—requesting auto-switch to Bar or prevention of Pie selection [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386168/1?silent=true).

#### #Bug (#openid-connect)

- @DevTeVe found that “invite only” mode breaks OpenID Connect flow, blocking user invites; detailed in the initial post [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386172/1?silent=true).

#### #UX

- @NateDhaliwal spotted that the “Remove password” button uses `btn-transparent` instead of a danger style in /my/preferences/security; a switch to `btn-danger` was proposed [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386142/1?silent=true).

#### #UX (#mobile, #chat)

- @Moin missed the unread-chat indicator in the header after chat icon removal; discussion references PR 35015 [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386167/1?silent=true) | [PR](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35015).

#### #Feature (#docker)

- @JustinZ suggested renaming the default Docker container to `discourse` for clarity; @Canapin raised concerns about existing documentation—see post 2 [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386147/2?silent=true) | [original](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386147/1?silent=true).

#### #wordpress

- @cogdog’s WP-Discourse integration threw “Call to undefined function mb\_convert\_encoding”; @angus confirmed that PHP’s mbstring extension must be installed—see the PHP manual [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386125/1?silent=true) | [mbstring](https://www.php.net/manual/en/book.mbstring.php).

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### Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @zogstrip implemented a UI consistency fix for moderator deletion errors in [Wrong reason shown why moderator user can’t be deleted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386013/8?silent=true).
- @sam commented on the roadmap status for [User created categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/248853/20?silent=true), confirming no immediate plans.
- @dax reported the Ranked Choice Pie-chart bug in [“Ranked choice” polls don’t work properly with pie charts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386168/1?silent=true).
- @martin agreed that merged topics should no longer bump in [Merged topics are no longer being bumped](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386078/7?silent=true).

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And breathe easy—thanks to everyone’s fixes, today’s puppies are sleeping soundly! 🐶

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [21 באוקטובר,‏ 2025,‏ 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/627 "2025-10-21T13:03:49Z")

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# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 130

- **New topics:** 12

- **Top users:**

## Interesting Topics

#### #Support

- @ToddZ asked if it’s possible to PM only TL2 users without including TL3 or TL4 in [Any way to send PM to TL2 without including TL3 and TL4?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386238/1?silent=true), and @Moin pointed to creating dynamic groups via the [Discourse Dynamic Groups plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-dynamic-groups/365342/1?silent=true) and using the [Discourse BCC Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-bcc/134721/1?silent=true).

- Newcomer @Tyl sought a blocking feature against a ‘Leader’ beyond muting in [“Block” a ‘Leader’](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386191/1?silent=true), and @Moin clarified that only “ignore” is available by default at #TrustLevels 2.

- In [An error occurred: You are not permitted to view the requested source](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386193/1?silent=true), @supermathie advised enabling browser tools to trace whether Discourse, Cloudflare, or a corporate proxy is rejecting the request.

- @asa asked about an [Unsubscribe button from confirmation email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386169/1?silent=true) in Discourse’s emails, and community members suggested checking the List-Unsubscribe header of the mail service.

- @pHneutre in [Number of users and legacy posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386199/1?silent=true) questioned whether deleted, anonymized, suspended, or deactivated accounts are counted in the About page, sparking discussion on GDPR-compliant account removal vs post preservation.

- @pfaffman demonstrated renaming the Docker container from `app` to `discourse` by adjusting `app.yml` and enabling `DOCKER_USE_HOSTNAME` in [Change the default docker container name be `discourse` instead of `app`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386147/3?silent=true).

- @Moin reported a bug where search results vanish mid-invite in [Results in user search disappear after a few seconds](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386207/1?silent=true), including video repros on both tablet and desktop.

- @祁同伟 noticed Discobot still appearing despite disabling it, and @NateDhaliwal clarified this is the AI Search Discoveries feature in [我已关闭Discobot，但它仍然运行](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386272/1?silent=true).

#### #Bug

- Mobile users reported fixed-position elements breaking on iOS 26 in [iOS 26 bugs with fixed position elements in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/382831/36?silent=true), and @david confirmed the issue is resolved in iOS 26.1 beta.

- The community identified missing protocol validation in markdown links when `linkify` is on in [Markdown links not working without https://?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/384591/11?silent=true), with @mcwumbly calling for smarter validation before linkification.

#### #Feature

- @Steradiant’s request to explicitly show “and XY other groups” instead of “…” (#accessibility, #UX) led to discussion about localization and hard-coded templates in [Show “and XY other groups” instead of “…” on user profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386250/1?silent=true).

- Plugin user @ice.d suggested marking topics and groups as “official” with a green icon and priority display in [Official groups/posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386255/1?silent=true).

- @DevTeVe flagged Grafana errors querying metrics at scale in [Discourse Prometheus 404 metrics for Grafana](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386221/1?silent=true), building on the official [Discourse Prometheus plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/72666/104?silent=true).

## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group

- @tobiaseigen guided @ToddZ on one-off TL2-only PMs with group BCC in [Any way to send PM to TL2…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386238/3?silent=true) and confirmed PM invite functionality on [ask.discourse.com](http://ask.discourse.com) in [Unable To Invite Users To Topics…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/384996/5?silent=true).

- @supermathie pinpointed proxy vs Discourse permission issues in [An error occurred…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386193/2?silent=true) and advised on sidekiq worker tuning for email throughput in [Is there a way I can send email notifications faster?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/383103/20?silent=true).

- @david reported that iOS 26.1 beta restores editor stability, easing fixed-position bugs on mobile in [iOS 26 bugs…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/382831/37?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj dug into HTTPS and site setting nuances for Discourse ID activation in [Discourse ID fails to activate…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386023/11?silent=true) and improved the What’s New feed logic in [Discourse ID fails to activate…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386023/14?silent=true).

- @mcwumbly illustrated linkify edge cases by typing `[foo]()` examples and mismatched backspace behavior in [Markdown links not working…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/384591/11?silent=true).

- @renato confirmed smart-quote undo interaction and fixed escaped tilde toggles in [Single/double quotes…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/384299/2?silent=true) and [Escaped tildes…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/376788/9?silent=true).

- @chapoi corrected the ‘Remove password’ button style to `btn-danger` in [‘Remove password’ button…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386142/2?silent=true) and shared emoji alignment insights in [使用底部对齐的emoji…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/386086/3?silent=true).

- @zogstrip confirmed a fix for Azure Communication Service SMTP issues thanks to @justinm in [Struggling to Configure SMTP…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/290511/4?silent=true).

Keep your notifications sharp and fun, because tomorrow we’ll have as many threads as there are emojis in a single post!

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