Esb678 discovered a potential security issue where users could bypass category posting restrictions through the quote feature. awesomerobot confirmed this is a Discourse-wide issue that will be addressed.
Arkshine released a new Watermark Image component that automatically adds watermarks to user-uploaded images, seeking community feedback on this first version.
nolo introduced a new Homepage Blocks component allowing users to build custom homepages with configurable block components.
petr0 raised concerns about spam management in large communities, discussing issues with current moderation tools and seeking solutions for handling increased spam activity.
jord8on reported issues with updating Docker via the admin UI due to an outdated Docker version. pfaffman suggested potential solutions including upgrading to a fresh VM for Ubuntu 18.04 installations.
A user sought guidance on handling excessive email notifications in their Discourse instance. pfaffman recommended checking the “max emails per day per user” setting and reviewing category watch settings.
Moin published a comprehensive guide on configuring default sidebars for users, explaining how to customize sections and adjust user preferences for optimal navigation.
RGJ highlighted an important observation about spam prevention, noting that sites hit by large spam attacks often had categories set to allow ‘everyone’ to create posts, bypassing trust level restrictions.
sandra.mccollum reported an issue with the “My Posts” menu option missing from the left panel after recent updates, which Moin confirmed was an intentional change related to the new drafts feature.
Users reported that the AI Summarization Backfill process was not summarizing many topics due to age restrictions, affecting approximately 75% of Latest topics.
CAX.DO requested improvements to the F NAV - Mobile Navigation component, suggesting keeping the menu bar always at the top for better mobile usability.
simon provided an update on the potential for Discourse as a comment platform, sharing conclusions from their investigation into the technical requirements.
Users reported the “My Posts” menu option missing from the left panel after recent updates. Moin discovered a workaround by adding a trailing slash to the URL, while mcwumbly explained the intentional change was made to simplify the sidebar.
Moin suggested an improvement to hide the bookmark button on hidden posts, similar to how the ‘like’ button is hidden. This would enhance user experience by preventing attempts to bookmark inaccessible content.
thoka introduced a new Turbowarp plugin that enables embedding Scratch projects inside posts via turbowarp.org, potentially useful for creating teaching materials.
A discussion arose about users not receiving weekly summaries despite having the correct settings enabled, highlighting the importance of checking both site-wide and individual user email settings.
HAWK provided a lighthearted response in the digest email discussion, noting it would be quicker to unsubscribe than complain.
sam adjusted a topic title to be less clickbait-like and discussed forum admin autonomy regarding email engagement defaults.
tobiaseigen contributed insights about UI changes related to the My Posts menu removal, explaining the reasoning behind recent interface updates.
mcwumbly provided context about the decision to remove the “my posts” option, noting it was discussed extensively before implementation and they’re monitoring user feedback.
merefield proposed a new AI-powered code formatting tool to help users properly format code blocks in posts. sam suggested implementing an automation that could automatically format code with high confidence detection.
joffreyjaffeux introduced Discourse Rewind 2024, an experimental feature that provides users with personalized activity statistics and engagement metrics. The feature received enthusiastic feedback from the community for its engaging art style and Spotify Wrapped-like approach.
A discussion about topic filters highlighted current limitations in the UI, with sam noting plans for improving the out-of-the-box experience for this functionality.
sam introduced new LLM Usage Quotas for Discourse AI, allowing administrators to control and monitor AI resource consumption across different user groups.
Users reported layout issues on iOS 15 affecting topic pages and footer navigation. david and awesomerobot quickly provided fixes through multiple PRs to address these concerns.
The Meta Discourse font has been updated to Inter (formerly Arial), which will apply to all themes that don’t override it. awesomerobot confirmed this change and sam noted it will become the default for new installs.
A user encountered build issues on Lightsail with 1GB RAM. pfaffman suggested increasing swap space and recommended upgrading to 2GB RAM, while others suggested alternative hosting providers like Hetzner.
nolo initiated an interesting discussion about documenting custom properties in the Discourse codebase, using AI to generate comprehensive documentation of CSS properties.
An engaging discussion about hosting provider recommendations emerged, with users sharing experiences across UpCloud, Phoenix NAP, and other providers. Interesting insights about US vs European connectivity were discussed.
Monikas sought guidance on embedding sidebar components while using multiple theme frameworks, leading to clarification about compatibility between different sidebar solutions.
cmahns asked about adjusting Trust Level 0 settings to manage disruptive users, leading to a discussion about rate limiting and trust level progression.
Andro raised questions about mail header configurations in Discourse’s email system, with pfaffman providing guidance on notification email settings in app.yml.
A user reported issues with Office 365 email delivery to mail-receiver, sparking discussion about potential configuration problems with Microsoft 365 sources.
PostgreSQL 15 update announced by mwaniki, with important warnings about disk space requirements for large databases. Details and upgrade instructions provided.
Discussion about improving user settings organization, with lindsey confirming the “Hide my public profile” setting will be moved to a more logical location.
New case study published about Sonar’s implementation of Discourse AI for spam detection, highlighting significant improvements in community management.
Discussion around emoji sets and potential changes as sam raised concerns about Twemoji becoming stagnant. Falco suggested Noto Emoji as a potential alternative, with lindsey supporting the idea of switching to a maintained set.
oppman initiated a discussion about AI integration with external sites and GitHub documentation, seeking ways to combine forum knowledge with external resources.
Question raised about implementing Adobe Analytics, with confirmation that it’s possible through built-in settings.
Exciting news as Discourse now supports multiple drafts, allowing users to save multiple topic drafts and replies simultaneously. The feature received enthusiastic feedback from the community.
Ongoing discussion about the first day of week selection in the calendar, highlighting the complexity of implementing this frequently requested feature.
A user sought help with like count limitations for different trust levels, with Lilly and awesomerobot providing detailed explanations about trust level multipliers and their configuration.
