# Daily Summary (1pm UTC) **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852 **Category:** Forum summaries **Created:** [January 16, 2024, 10:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852 "2024-01-16T22:00:28Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 267
### Author: ![Discourse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/discourse/32/148734_2.png) [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse) #### Post date: [October 20, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852/267 "2024-10-20T13:01:27Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)… ## Key Stats - New posts: 43 - New topics: 7 Top users: 1. @Moin (17 likes, 3 posts) 2. @Jagster (5 likes, 9 posts) 3. @thoka (4 likes, 1 post) 4. @sunjam (3 likes, 1 post) 5. @hendersj (2 likes, 1 post) ## Interesting Topics ### #Support - @The_Alchemist expressed frustration over the lack of a drafts feature in Discourse, seeking advice on how to manage 65 published posts they wanted to keep private. @Moin suggested using [unlisted topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-closed-unlisted-and-archived-topics/51238?silent=true#p-228500-unlisted-topics-7) or creating a private category, while @Jagster recommended [using a personal category and topic timers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-drafts-in-discourse-abomination-so-i-have-had-to-publish-65-open-drafts-and-that-sucks-is-there-a-way-to-hide-these-published-posts/331707/7?silent=true) for publishing. The discussion highlighted the ongoing debate about expanding draft functionality in Discourse. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-drafts-in-discourse-abomination-so-i-have-had-to-publish-65-open-drafts-and-that-sucks-is-there-a-way-to-hide-these-published-posts/331707?silent=true) - A user mistakenly posted about an “Empty Queue” issue on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org), thinking it was their community’s forum. @Moin clarified that this was a [general Discourse forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/empty-queue/331735/2?silent=true) and directed the user to their specific community for support. - @hendersj considered implementing a suggestion to use tags for managing announcements in followed categories, acknowledging the need for [unique tags in their specific use case](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-to-not-show-messages-in-a-followed-category-as-new/331630/3?silent=true). - @woozievert sought help with a Discourse installation issue, providing [detailed logs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-need-help-with-install/330861/6?silent=true) as requested by @Lilly for further diagnosis. - @richb-hanover reported an issue with [smooth scrolling on Discourse forums](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-not-scrolling-smoothly-any-more/331764?silent=true), affecting multiple communities and seeking guidance on providing additional diagnostic information. ### #Bug - @Jagster and @sam discussed an issue where [AI personas weren’t changing as expected in private messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-personas-arent-changing-as-expected-when-pm/331592/2?silent=true). @sam requested a video demonstration to aid in debugging the problem. ### #Feature - The discussion on hiding IP addresses from moderators continued, with @Jagster, @schneeland, and others debating the [legal and privacy implications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/option-to-hide-ip-addresses-from-moderators/207715/17?silent=true) of IP address visibility, particularly in relation to GDPR compliance. ### #Installation - @Trancos resolved an SMTP mail sending issue by using the server’s IP address and adjusting SSL verification settings, highlighting potential [DNS-related complications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/smtp-mails-dont-send-and-connection-fails-but-openssl-works/331608/7?silent=true) in Discourse setups. ### #Plugin - @Amicable reported an issue with the Discourse AI plugin where topic links were being [replaced with “slug” in the URL](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-topic-summary/256711/116?silent=true), seeking clarification on the cause and potential solutions. ### #Marketplace - A discussion about creating a cryptocurrency idea submission plugin with API integration continued, with @pfaffman suggesting potential solutions for [handling large numbers of tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cryptocurrency-idea-submission-plugin-with-api-integration/331147/6?silent=true) and inquiring about the project’s budget. ### #Theme component - @Steve_John confirmed that the tag description hover functionality was working as intended, [thanking @denvergeeks for the clarification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/displaying-tag-descriptions-on-hover-of-the-tag-name/330640/3?silent=true). - @Monikas reported difficulties in getting the Post Badges theme component to work, noting that while the [plugin version functions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-badges/114722/153?silent=true), it lacks customization options for displayed medals. ## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group - @sam requested a video demonstration to help debug an issue where [AI personas weren’t changing as expected in private messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-personas-arent-changing-as-expected-when-pm/331592/2?silent=true). - @Lilly asked for more detailed information, including the full install message and errors, to assist with a [Discourse installation problem](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-need-help-with-install/330861/5?silent=true). Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂 --- _[View the full topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852)._