# Daily Summary (5am UTC)

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851
**Category:** Forum summaries
**Created:** [January 16, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851 "2024-01-16T21:58:09Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### 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: [January 16, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/1 "2024-01-16T21:58:09Z")

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Welcome to our AI-generated **Daily Summary** topic! (5:00 AM Edition) 🙂

This is the topic where a daily summary of meta’s activity is collated by our good friend Bert, and posted here so everyone can get a rundown of some of the top discussions over the past 24 hours.

To account for our global audience, we have three editions (this one, [Daily Summary (9pm UTC)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850), and [Daily Summary (1pm UTC)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-1pm-utc/291852)), which fire at different times of the day so you can get one at a time most convenient to you. All of them cover the last 24 hours (respectively), so the main difference is when they land.

If you’d like to get a ping whenever a new one is posted just set this topic to Watching (and if you change your mind, change it back 🙂).

Feedback is certainly welcome. We’ll be tweaking and refining the idea as we go, so all input is encouraged. We do have a separate topic for that so as to keep this one just for summaries. You can find that here - [Daily Summary Feedback](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-feedback/291853)

Enjoy! 🙂

> ⚠ Small caveat… AI (even GPT-4) **does hallucinate** , it is unavoidable. Don’t treat everything it says as truth, as there will likely be some lies mixed in. We’ll try to manually correct any if we spot them, but still… keep an eye out. 👀

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### 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: [August 28, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/225 "2024-08-28T05:01:11Z")

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

Key Stats:

- New posts: 139
- New topics: 21
- Top users:
  1. @JammyDodger (18 likes, 10 posts)
  2. @Moin (15 likes, 4 posts)
  3. @supermathie (14 likes, 4 posts)
  4. @pfaffman (12 likes, 11 posts)
  5. @Saif (7 likes, 2 posts)

Interesting Topics:

#support

- A user reported [login troubles on Android](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323497?silent=true), leading to a discussion about potential causes including SSL issues and network interference. @supermathie provided detailed troubleshooting steps.

- There was a [request for more data in user approval](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323565?silent=true) to combat spam. @JammyDodger suggested using the discourse-review-ip-lookup theme component as a solution.

#announcements

- Discourse [released version 3.4.0.beta1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322329?silent=true) with new features including “Hot” replacing “Top” in default menu items, an unseen feature indicator, and improvements to polls.

- A [bug fix release 3.3.1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322330?silent=true) was announced, addressing minor issues and performance improvements.

#plugin

- The new [Discourse Doc Categories plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322376?silent=true) was introduced, replacing the previous documentation sidebar component and generating discussion about potential features.

#ux

- Users provided [feedback on the simplified topic map experiment](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/307584?silent=true), with @Moin pointing out an issue with date spacing that @awesomerobot confirmed would be fixed soon.

- An [issue with avatars being cut off on user cards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323424?silent=true) was reported and quickly fixed.

#feature

- A request was made for [more data in user approval](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323565?silent=true) to help combat spam, specifically asking for IP information to be included in the review queue.

- There was a suggestion to [autorefresh the review queue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323563?silent=true) to improve the user experience when dealing with spam.

#dev

- A developer asked about [customizing the composer toolbar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323577?silent=true), specifically wanting to replace the Date/Time button with an Add Event button.

- Another developer inquired about [creating a client-side route](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323590?silent=true) in Discourse.

#installation

- Multiple users reported issues with [PostgreSQL getting stuck during rebuilding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434?silent=true), leading to discussions about potential causes and workarounds.

#bug

- A bug was reported where [poll previews show bullet points](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323682?silent=true) incorrectly.

- Another issue was found where the [trigger is changed when editing badges](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323620?silent=true).

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

- @JammyDodger was very active, participating in discussions about [user approval data](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323565?silent=true), [the new Doc Categories plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322376?silent=true), and [subscription issues with pricing tables](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323450?silent=true).

- @supermathie provided detailed troubleshooting advice for [Android login issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323497?silent=true) and discussed [PostgreSQL problems during rebuilding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434?silent=true).

- @Saif announced the [release of Discourse 3.4.0.beta1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322329?silent=true) and [3.3.1 bug fix release](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322330?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot confirmed a fix for the [avatar cutoff issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323424?silent=true) and provided CSS suggestions for [customizing the composer toolbar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323577?silent=true).

- @Lhc_fl shared updates on [improvements to data explorer query results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/267529?silent=true) and reported a [z-index issue with the emoji selector](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/287495?silent=true).

- @jordan-vidrine reported an [issue with the new custom-homepage feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/302496?silent=true) when using a theme modifier.

- @saquetim explained the behavior of [title parsing in the Doc Categories plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323530?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj contributed to the [3.4.0.beta1 release notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322329?silent=true), detailing plugin improvements.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [August 29, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/226 "2024-08-29T05:01:08Z")

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

Key Stats:

- New posts: 135
- New topics: 16
- Top users:
  1. @JammyDodger (13 likes, 9 posts)
  2. @pearsonified (13 likes, 3 posts)
  3. @Lilly (13 likes, 6 posts)
  4. @sam (10 likes, 2 posts)
  5. @Don (9 likes, 2 posts)
  6. @pfaffman (9 likes, 13 posts)
  7. @Lhc_fl (9 likes, 2 posts)
  8. @Falco (7 likes, 2 posts)
  9. @Jagster (7 likes, 3 posts)
  10. @MarcP (5 likes, 2 posts)

Interesting Topics:

#marketplace

- @pearsonified introduced a [new design tool for customizing Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323807?silent=true) called Golden Ratio Typography (GRT). This adaptive design system adjusts proportions automatically when fonts or sizes are changed. @Falco expressed interest in how it works with Discourse’s existing font system [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323807/2?silent=true).

#blog

- The community celebrated [Discourse’s 10th anniversary](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323448?silent=true), with users sharing their experiences and congratulations. @alefattorini mentioned being a Discourse fan since 2014 [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323448/8?silent=true).

#theme-component

- @Lhc_fl released a new [Review with Reason](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323835?silent=true) theme component that requires moderators to provide a reason when reviewing actions. @Lilly praised the component, calling it “awesome” [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323835/4?silent=true).

- @Don introduced the [Compose Center](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323776?silent=true) theme component, which integrates new topic functionality into the DMenu. @Lilly appreciated the feature and its visual design [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323776/2?silent=true).

#announcements #release-notes

- The release of Discourse 3.4.0.beta1 brought several new features, including “Hot” in default top menu items and a new feature indicator. @sam highlighted a new [Proofread Text option](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322329/4?silent=true) in the composer gear menu.

#support #sidebar

- A user inquired about [adding custom sections to the sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323830?silent=true). @Jagster and @Lilly provided guidance on creating public sections and using theme components for customization [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323830/2?silent=true).

#installation

- Users reported issues with [PostgreSQL getting stuck during rebuilding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434?silent=true). @pfaffman and others discussed potential causes and solutions, including differences between ARM and Intel systems [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434/14?silent=true).

#ux

- @nolo reported a [small alignment glitch with the logo transition](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323744?silent=true) on meta. The discussion touched on desktop vs. mobile layouts and potential improvements [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323744/2?silent=true).

#support #subscriptions

- Users encountered issues with [Stripe integration and pricing tables](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/321611?silent=true). @blake provided troubleshooting steps for webhook configuration [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/321611/17?silent=true).

#bug #badges

- A bug was reported where [badge triggers change unexpectedly when editing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323620?silent=true). @joffreyjaffeux requested more details to reproduce the issue [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323620/3?silent=true).

#feature #search

- Discussion continued on [integrating ElasticSearch with Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322014?silent=true) for improved search functionality. @stance455 recalled previous concerns about server load [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322014/2?silent=true).

#ux #translation #keyboard-shortcuts

- @Moin reported [incorrect capitalization in German plugin shortcuts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323738?silent=true), specifically the word “Umschalt” being displayed as “UmschAlt”.

#wordpress

- @Kayla inquired about [adding custom content around the “Join Discussion” link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323878?silent=true) in the Wordpress plugin. @angus offered to look into supporting this use case in a future version [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323878/2?silent=true).

#sso #discourseconnect #passkey

- A user reported [500 Internal Server Errors when using DiscourseConnect with Passkeys](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323877?silent=true). The issue occurs during the authentication flow, and logs were provided for troubleshooting.

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

- @JammyDodger provided information about the [availability of the Signatures plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/242102/5?silent=true) on different hosting plans and suggested filing a feature request for broader availability.

- @Lilly offered guidance on [creating custom sidebar sections](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323830/4?silent=true) and mentioned her theme components for further customization.

- @sam introduced a new [Proofread Text feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322329/4?silent=true) in the Discourse AI plugin, accessible from the composer gear menu.

- @Falco suggested using [GPT-4o mini for better multilingual capabilities](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/278151/30?silent=true) in AI summarization features.

- @Lhc_fl released and updated the [Review with Reason theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323835/6?silent=true), addressing user suggestions for improvement.

- @keegan provided historical context on the [evolution of Discourse’s UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/182579/4?silent=true) from hamburger menu to sidebar.

- @david investigated a [restore failure issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323795/4?silent=true) related to the “hotlinked\_media\_status” type.

- @joffreyjaffeux looked into a [reported bug with badge editing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323620/3?silent=true) and requested more information to reproduce the issue.

- @tgxworld asked for additional information to troubleshoot [PostgreSQL rebuild issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434/21?silent=true).

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [August 30, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/227 "2024-08-30T05:01:30Z")

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

## Key Stats

- New posts: 109
- New topics: 17

Top users:

1. @merefield (13 likes, 6 posts)
2. @Don (8 likes, 5 posts)
3. @sam (7 likes, 7 posts)
4. @Bas (6 likes, 1 post)
5. @Lhc_fl (5 likes, 3 posts)
6. @pfaffman (5 likes, 9 posts)
7. @Isambard (4 likes, 7 posts)
8. @Danielle (4 likes, 1 post)
9. @lucytallents (3 likes, 2 posts)
10. @denvergeeks (2 likes, 1 post)

## Interesting Topics

#announcements

- The [upcoming community manager webinar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upcoming-event-level-up-your-community-manager-mindset/322666/10?silent=true) has been confirmed, with @Bas announcing that the button has been pressed to make it happen. @Danielle added that a replay and recap will be posted within the next week. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upcoming-event-level-up-your-community-manager-mindset/322666/11?silent=true)

#theme-component

- @merefield shared appreciation for the [Guest Gate Theme Component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/guest-gate-theme-component/225107/139?silent=true), noting a significant improvement in sign-ups since installation. @Don is considering changes to the show settings, potentially using discovery routes, categories, and tags instead. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/guest-gate-theme-component/225107/140?silent=true)

- The [Voice Recorder Component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/voice-recorder-component/215621/118?silent=true) discussion continued with suggestions for button labels and functionality. @Arkshine acknowledged the feedback, and there were questions about iPhone compatibility and storage considerations for audio clips. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/voice-recorder-component/215621/122?silent=true)

#installation

- @Isambard reported [issues with a recent update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-new-update-debugging-options/323972?silent=true), experiencing site unresponsiveness after updating to 3.4.0.beta2-dev. The discussion focused on debugging methods, log analysis, and potential Redis-related errors. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-new-update-debugging-options/323972/9?silent=true)

#dev

- A user inquired about [changing images/icons with CSS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-images-icons-with-css/323692/4?silent=true), and @Don provided a solution with a simple theme component, demonstrating how to swap the header avatar with a bell icon using only CSS. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-images-icons-with-css/323692/5?silent=true)

- A developer asked about [rendering reviews for common users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-render-the-reviews-for-common-user/324004?silent=true), seeking to display review links in the sidebar for non-admin/moderator users, specifically for topics in pending status. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-render-the-reviews-for-common-user/324004?silent=true)

#feature

- A discussion about [expanding search functionality](https://meta.discourse.org/t/expanding-search-similar-topic-externally/149829?silent=true) to include external results was revisited, with a link to a previous conversation on the topic. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/expanding-search-similar-topic-externally/149829/2?silent=true)

#bug

- Users reported an [issue with the Data Explorer editor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-editor-not-keeping-cursor-position/324071?silent=true) not maintaining cursor position between content changes. The problem seems to have been introduced in a recent commit. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-editor-not-keeping-cursor-position/324071?silent=true)

- A user highlighted an [incompatibility between Discourse and Google Translate](https://meta.discourse.org/t/odd-interaction-with-discourse-and-google-translate/315160/2?silent=true), where topic URLs pasted into Google Translate result in a 404 page being translated instead of the actual topic content. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/odd-interaction-with-discourse-and-google-translate/315160/2?silent=true)

- An issue was reported where [backups to S3 fail when IMDSv1 is disabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backups-to-s3-fail-when-imdsv1-disabled/324006?silent=true) on EC2 instances with the “s3 use iam profile” setting enabled. This appears to be a security-related problem affecting the backup process. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backups-to-s3-fail-when-imdsv1-disabled/324006?silent=true)

#support

- A user asked about the behavior of the [`chat dm retention days` setting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-chat-threads-deleted-by-creation-date-or-last-activity/323950?silent=true), specifically whether it deletes chat threads based on creation date or last activity date. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-chat-threads-deleted-by-creation-date-or-last-activity/323950?silent=true)

- There was a query about [sending confirmation emails for posts made by email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confirmation-email-to-post-by-email/323941?silent=true), revisiting an unanswered question from two years ago. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confirmation-email-to-post-by-email/323941?silent=true)

- A user reported [issues with saving link allowed iframes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-save-link-allowed-iframes/324082?silent=true) in Discourse version 3.4.0.beta-dev. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-save-link-allowed-iframes/324082?silent=true)

#ux

- A discussion about [disabling user cards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-user-card/324009?silent=true) was initiated, with a user asking how to navigate directly to user profiles when clicking on avatars or usernames instead of showing user cards. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-user-card/324009?silent=true)

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

- @sam commented on the [case sensitivity of the data explorer search input](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-the-data-explorer-search-input-be-converted-to-lower-case/323435/4?silent=true), acknowledging that the current case sensitivity is a bug and should be addressed. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-the-data-explorer-search-input-be-converted-to-lower-case/323435/4?silent=true)

- @Bas and @Danielle provided updates on the [upcoming community manager webinar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upcoming-event-level-up-your-community-manager-mindset/322666/10?silent=true), confirming that preparations are complete and a replay will be available. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upcoming-event-level-up-your-community-manager-mindset/322666/11?silent=true)

- @joffreyjaffeux requested more information about a [user’s browser](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-change-emoji-for-status/323961/4?silent=true) in response to a reported issue with changing emojis for user statuses. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-change-emoji-for-status/323961/4?silent=true)

- @blake announced a [fix for the customer not found response](https://meta.discourse.org/t/subscriptions-with-pricing-table-customer-not-found-response/323450/6?silent=true) when using the pricing table feature with subscriptions. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/subscriptions-with-pricing-table-customer-not-found-response/323450/6?silent=true)

- @HAWK suggested [deactivating accounts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turning-off-email-for-a-user/323913/2?silent=true) for users with defunct email addresses as a potential solution to ongoing email issues. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turning-off-email-for-a-user/323913/2?silent=true)

- @supermathie provided [troubleshooting advice](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-idrives-s3-endpoint-is-being-rejected-by-discourse/323971/5?silent=true) for an issue with iDrive’s S3 endpoint being rejected by Discourse, suggesting checks for input formatting and potential console testing. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-idrives-s3-endpoint-is-being-rejected-by-discourse/323971/5?silent=true)

- @pmusaraj explained why [release note announcements don’t get published automatically](https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-plugin/266794/297?silent=true) through the ActivityPub plugin, citing limitations with shared drafts. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-plugin/266794/297?silent=true)

- @sam provided instructions on [how to customize the loading splash screen text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-the-loading-splash-screen/233016/7?silent=true) and mentioned an open feature request for more customization options. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-the-loading-splash-screen/233016/7?silent=true)

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [August 31, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/228 "2024-08-31T05:01:33Z")

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

Key Stats:

- New posts: 179
- New topics: 17
- Top users:
  1. @pfaffman (36 likes, 22 posts)
  2. @Moin (17 likes, 12 posts)
  3. @merefield (16 likes, 16 posts)
  4. @Osama (14 likes, 1 post)
  5. @JammyDodger (9 likes, 6 posts)

Interesting Topics:

#announcements

- @Osama announced the launch of a [new and improved /about page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324212?silent=true) for Discourse. The redesign includes a banner image, extended description support, 2-column layout, and expandable lists of admins and moderators. Users can enable it by adding groups to the `experimental redesigned about page groups` setting. Several users provided feedback on potential improvements to the layout and functionality.

#installation

- Users reported issues with [PostgreSQL getting stuck during rebuilding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434?silent=true) after updating Discourse. @tgxworld offered to debug the problem for users willing to provide server access. A workaround involving adding `base_image: discourse/base:2.0.20240708-0023` to the `containers/app.yml` file was suggested.

- Another user encountered [problems updating Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323972?silent=true), with the process getting stuck. @pfaffman suggested it might be related to RAM/swap issues and recommended adding more swap space or RAM if only 1GB is available.

#dev

- A user asked for advice on [finding experienced Discourse developers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324146?silent=true) for customization work. Several developers and agencies offered their services, including Pavilion and Literate Computing.

#bug

- Users reported [issues with uploading images to user profiles](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323331?silent=true) after updating to Discourse 3.4.0.beta2-dev. The problem was traced to the Topic Previews Sidecar plugin, and a fix was released.

- A bug was reported where the [wrong URL was rendering for guidelines in the flag modal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323002?silent=true). @JammyDodger confirmed this was a regression that has now been fixed.

#support

- A user sought help [integrating Patreon with their Discourse site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324196?silent=true) in the #marketplace category.

- Questions were raised about [implementing two-factor authentication](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324181?silent=true) for additional security during login when SSO is not available.

#feature

- A request was made for a [category-level auto-delete topics feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/138361?silent=true), similar to the existing auto-close feature. A plugin that addresses this need was suggested.

#theme-component

- Users discussed issues and potential improvements for the [Buttons for Scrolling to the Top/Bottom of Topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/240412?silent=true) theme component.

#plugin

- The [Discourse Chatbot plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/256652?silent=true) thread saw discussions about error handling and web search functionality.

#ux

- A user pointed out that the text [admin.groups.manage.membership.automatic was not being replaced](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324215?silent=true) in the admin interface for automatic groups.

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

- @Osama introduced the [new and improved /about page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324212?silent=true), detailing its features and how to enable it.
- @JammyDodger confirmed a [fix for the wrong URL rendering in the flag modal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323002?silent=true) and suggested a user try the `feature/chat-support` branch for a voice recorder component issue.
- @tgxworld offered to debug [PostgreSQL issues during rebuilding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434?silent=true) for users experiencing problems.
- @sam acknowledged a [bug report about the data explorer editor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324071?silent=true) and promised to address it.
- @CvX inquired about the Discourse version in relation to a [data explorer editor issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324071?silent=true).
- @supermathie provided support on various topics, including [passkey errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323877?silent=true) and [email digest formatting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324245?silent=true).
- @david offered assistance with [Content Security Policy issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/298172?silent=true) related to embedding external widgets.
- @saquetim clarified a misunderstanding about [plugin compatibility](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322376?silent=true) with Discourse versions.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 1, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/229 "2024-09-01T05:00:48Z")

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

## Key Stats

In the last 24 hours:

- New posts: 71
- New topics: 6

Top users:

1. @Arkshine (12 likes, 3 posts)
2. @denvergeeks (8 likes, 3 posts)
3. @Moin (7 likes, 2 posts)
4. @Jagster (7 likes, 8 posts)
5. @merefield (6 likes, 4 posts)

## Interesting Topics

### #theme-component

- The [Voice Recorder Component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/215621?silent=true) received updates, with @Arkshine submitting a [pull request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/215621/128?silent=true) to add chat support. Users discussed potential improvements, including time limits for recordings and auto-transcription features.

- Users reported issues with the [Sidebar Theme Toggle](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/242802/30?silent=true), expressing interest in a public solution to help with work involving multiple user accounts.

### #announcements

- The [new and improved /about page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324212?silent=true) was discussed, with users noting that category moderators were not displaying correctly. @tobiaseigen acknowledged this as an oversight and mentioned plans to address feedback before finalizing the changes.

### #ux

- A [new issue was reported](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324354?silent=true) regarding the /about banner being cut off on mobile devices, affecting both iOS and Android users.

### #support

- Users inquired about [following people on Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324280?silent=true), with @RGJ providing a link to the Discourse Follow plugin for more information.

- A discussion arose about [secure login options](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324229?silent=true), including the possibility of restricting admin logins to specific IP addresses.

### #installation

- A user reported [being stuck during an update process](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324342?silent=true), with the database system ready to accept connections but not exiting. @merefield provided a link to an open issue addressing similar problems.

### #plugin

- The [Locations Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/69742/1075?silent=true) faced performance issues with large user sets, prompting discussions about potential improvements and the possibility of making it a subscription product.

- Users discussed [troubleshooting email issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16326/539?silent=true) on new Discourse installations, with tips shared on checking SMTP settings and using the discourse-setup command.

### #bug

- A [500 Internal Server Error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323877?silent=true) was reported when using Passkeys with [DiscourseConnect](https://meta.discourse.org/t/13045?silent=true), with users providing log details to help diagnose the issue.

### #feature

- A request was made to [reduce local disk space needs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/245763/12?silent=true) by not redundantly gzipping backups, with suggestions to inline compression for space savings.

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

@tobiaseigen addressed concerns about the [new /about page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324212/23?silent=true), acknowledging the oversight regarding category moderators and promising to create a list of potential improvements based on user feedback.

@JammyDodger provided support on multiple topics:

- Suggested [removing mod status](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324256/4?silent=true) to resolve a login issue related to changing email addresses.
- Recommended [restricting admin logins to specific IP addresses](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324229/3?silent=true) as a security measure.
- Inquired about [group visibility settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324212/22?silent=true) affecting the display of category moderators on the about page.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 2, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/230 "2024-09-02T05:00:57Z")

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

## Key Stats

In the last 24 hours:

- Total new posts: 78
- Total new topics: 9

Top users:

1. @nwnuyhs (14 likes, 9 posts)
2. @Arkshine (12 likes, 6 posts)
3. @Lilly (7 likes, 3 posts)
4. @omarfilip (4 likes, 1 post)
5. @Jagster (3 likes, 2 posts)

## Interesting Topics

### #support

- @nwnuyhs inquired about [prohibiting users from using certain words as names](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324408?silent=true). @Lilly pointed out an existing feature request for [restricting names (not just usernames)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/105374?silent=true).

- A user reported issues with [category description changes not displaying immediately](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324379?silent=true). @Arkshine provided a solution, demonstrating how to fix it by editing and saving the category.

- @patrickemin asked about [adding the “(post deleted by author)” mention on deleted posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324422?silent=true). @omarfilip explained that this happens automatically when the author deletes the post.

- @Jagster reported that [some TikTok embeds don’t work](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324381?silent=true) on their forum and [try.discourse.org](http://try.discourse.org). @Arkshine investigated and suggested the issue might be on TikTok’s end.

### #bug

- A user reported an issue with [uploading images to user profiles failing due to a JS error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323331?silent=true). The problem appears to have been resolved.

### #feature

- @outofgamut suggested adding an [email confirmation for messages posted via email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324420?silent=true) to provide a “Your message has been successfully received” confirmation for email-only participants.

### #installation

- Users continued to discuss [PostgreSQL issues during rebuilding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434?silent=true). @tgxworld provided a workaround by adding a specific base image to the app.yml file.

### #ux

- A discussion about the [new /about banner being cut off on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324354?silent=true) continued. @Heliosurge shared CSS code to improve the mobile display.

### #theme-component

- @huynhthai824 asked about [displaying thumbnails in 16:9 ratio on both desktop and mobile interfaces](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/296048?silent=true) for the Topic Cards theme component.

### #theme

- Users discussed issues with the [Dracula dark theme for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/146350?silent=true), sharing screenshots of how it appears on their systems.

### #community

- A conversation about [post signatures being a thing of the past](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/307379?silent=true) continued, with users reminiscing about early internet forum practices.

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

- @Lilly assisted users with various support issues, including [prohibiting certain words as names](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324408?silent=true) and [category description display problems](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324379?silent=true).

- @joffreyjaffeux provided clarification on [chat thread deletion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323950?silent=true), explaining that messages are deleted by creation date.

- @sam tested the functionality of an AI bot in a [topic about job exceptions when mentioning AI personas](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324214?silent=true). He also suggested investigating potential user suspension or trust level issues.

- @HAWK shared information about the [Digital Services Act requirements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324212?silent=true) for online platform hosts regarding the display of average monthly active EU recipients.

- @tgxworld offered a [workaround for PostgreSQL rebuilding issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434?silent=true), suggesting the addition of a specific base image to the app.yml file.

- @hugh responded to inquiries about the [Discourse Doc Categories plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322376?silent=true), clarifying its current capabilities and potential future developments.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 3, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/231 "2024-09-03T05:00:57Z")

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

## Key Stats

- New posts: 114
- New topics: 13

Top users:

1. @merefield (18 likes, 10 posts)
2. @Lhc_fl (18 likes, 6 posts)
3. @Andrew_Kirkcaldy (11 likes, 6 posts)
4. @Moin (7 likes, 8 posts)
5. @pfaffman (6 likes, 5 posts)

## Interesting Topics

#plugin

- @Lhc_fl introduced a new [Post Folding plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-folding/324442?silent=true) that allows manual collapsing and uncollapsing of certain posts. @denvergeeks reported a [strange behavior](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-folding/324442/5?silent=true) with the expandable reply count, which @Lhc_fl is investigating.

#marketplace

- @Andrew_Kirkcaldy is [seeking an experienced Discourse developer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/on-the-lookout-for-experience-discourse-developer/324476?silent=true) to help migrate an active community from a bespoke .net platform to Discourse. Several community members offered their services and expertise.

#support

- @patrickemin inquired about creating a [“my friends” group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-friends-group/324543?silent=true) in user profiles. Community members suggested various workarounds, including using the About Me section, creating a list in a private message, or potentially developing a custom plugin.

#bug #badges

- @Moin reported an [error when saving group settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-occurs-when-saving-group-settings-on-badges-admin-page/324500?silent=true) on the Badges admin page. @Lilly confirmed the issue and noted that changes are saved despite the error message.

#polls

- @merefield identified a [bug in Ranked Choice Polls](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ranked-choice-poll-first-vote-causes-exception-fails-to-display-on-outcome/324448?silent=true) where the first vote causes an exception and fails to display the outcome. A fix has been proposed in a GitHub pull request.

#site feedback

- @sam encouraged users to continue reporting [missing images on meta.discourse.org](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-images-at-meta-discourse-org/302963/27?silent=true) to help debug secure upload issues.

#announcements

- The community discussed the [new and improved /about page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-and-improved-about-page-is-live/324212?silent=true), with @Moin suggesting improvements such as using different icons for admins and moderators.

#feature #post-voting

- @jrgong asked about [changing the default sorting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-default-sorting-to-chronological/324462?silent=true) in the post voting plugin from votes to chronological order.

#support #activity-summary

- @ToddZ reported [missing space characters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-space-characters-in-activity-summary-email-text/324245?silent=true) in activity summary email text, which may be related to font or display issues.

#feature

- @nobrowser discussed the possibility of adding [email confirmation for messages posted via email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-confirmation-for-message-posted-via-email-listserv-style/324420?silent=true) in a Listserv-style setup.

#ux

- @NateDhaliwal pointed out a [padding issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-padding-or-margin-for-text-are-you-ready-to-start-your-community/324584?silent=true) with text on mobile versions of [Discourse AI Features | Discourse - Civilized Discussion](http://discourse.org/ai) and [Discourse features | Discourse - Civilized Discussion](http://discourse.org/features) pages.

#support

- @Dan_Eastwood reported ongoing [login troubles from Android](https://meta.discourse.org/t/login-troubles-from-android/323497?silent=true), with intermittent connectivity issues.

#support

- @LeBlanc inquired about the [purpose of the avatar\_proxy folder](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-the-avatar-proxy-folder-a-temporary-folder/324573?silent=true) being a temporary folder and its impact on avatar requests during builds.

#feature #form-templates

- @alexAubin shared an [ugly hack](https://meta.discourse.org/t/give-me-some-control-of-how-the-form-template-post-is-styled/296231/6?silent=true) to customize the styling of form template posts, offering a temporary solution while awaiting official features.

#bug #emoji #chat

- @Moin reported an issue where [some emojis are missing in chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-are-sometimes-some-emojis-missing-in-chat/324528?silent=true) under certain conditions, providing steps to reproduce the problem.

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

- @Lhc_fl was active in discussing and troubleshooting the new [Post Folding plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-folding/324442?silent=true), addressing user concerns and fixing a syntax error.

- @HAWK provided insights on the [“my friends” group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-friends-group/324543?silent=true) inquiry, explaining that there’s currently no built-in feature for this purpose.

- @joffreyjaffeux [proposed a fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-when-editing-badges-trigger-is-changed/323620/7?silent=true) for a bug related to editing badges and changing triggers.

- @Osama [submitted a pull request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-about-banner-cut-off-on-mobile/324354/6?silent=true) to address the issue of the new /about banner being cut off on mobile devices.

- @sam encouraged users to continue reporting [missing images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-images-at-meta-discourse-org/302963/27?silent=true) to help debug secure upload issues.

- @Lilly provided suggestions for creating a [personal list of friends](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-friends-group/324543/8?silent=true) using private messages and custom sidebar links.

- @david assisted a user with [troubleshooting CSP errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/csp-error-when-adding-a-script-via-a-theme-component/324482/6?silent=true) when adding scripts via theme components.

- @supermathie advised on how to [diagnose email rendering issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-space-characters-in-activity-summary-email-text/324245/4?silent=true) by checking the raw email content.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 4, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/232 "2024-09-04T05:01:05Z")

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

## Key Stats

- New posts: 143
- New topics: 26

Top users:

1. @david (25 likes, 3 posts)
2. @supermathie (13 likes, 4 posts)
3. @Jagster (12 likes, 14 posts)
4. @RGJ (9 likes, 2 posts)
5. @JammyDodger (9 likes, 6 posts)

## Interesting Topics

#dev

- @david announced that [Discourse core is switching to pnpm for JS package management](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324521?silent=true), bringing significant improvements to install speed and storage requirements. Users with managed hosting or standard installs don’t need to take any action, while those with custom environments will need to change `yarn` commands to `pnpm`. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324521/1?silent=true).

- A user reported an [issue with escaping backslashes in regex](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324641?silent=true) when trying to replace strings in topic titles. @Heliosurge suggested removing extra slashes and fixing missing quotes in the code. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324641/2?silent=true).

#plugin

- @RGJ introduced the [Category Restrictor plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324765?silent=true), which allows staff and category moderators to silence users in specific categories. The plugin includes a manage button in category settings for admins and an icon on the category page for moderators. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324765/1?silent=true).

#support

- A user asked about the [best way to publish a book with chapters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324684?silent=true) on their forum. @Jagster suggested using a category for the book and topics for chapters, while @JammyDodger recommended the [Discourse Doc Categories plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322376?silent=true) for creating an index. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324684/3?silent=true).

- A user encountered a [500 Internal Server Error with Passkeys and DiscourseConnect](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323877?silent=true). @pmusaraj confirmed the issue and provided a fix. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323877/9?silent=true).

- @Overgrow reported that the [“Admin” button is missing in user profiles on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324601?silent=true). @ondrej clarified that users need to scroll horizontally on the icons in the user profile to access the admin button. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324601/4?silent=true).

- A user asked about [getting Markdown for a post using the API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324716?silent=true). @sam provided a solution by adding `?include_raw=true` to the topic endpoint. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324716/6?silent=true).

- @Renato_Mendes encountered an issue where [Terms of Service got cut after editing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324749?silent=true). @supermathie explained that the problem was caused by an unquoted HTML tag and provided a solution. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324749/2?silent=true).

#installation

- A user reported their [directory /var/discourse space reaching 70G](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324737?silent=true) and causing a 502 Bad Gateway error. @Jagster and @omarfilip suggested cleanup methods and checking for leftover backups. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324737/4?silent=true).

#ux

- @TonyG reported [scroll jumping issues in the meta site while viewing threads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324800?silent=true). @sam acknowledged the difficulty in reproducing the issue consistently and suggested trying to slow down network and machine in dev tools for testing. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324800/2?silent=true).

#bug

- @awesomerobot provided a fix for the issue where the [topic header persists at the bottom of the screen after using mobile navigator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/306738?silent=true). The problem was caused by the post ID being accidentally used as a delay. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/306738/3?silent=true).

- @Jagster reported that the [AI helper is hiding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324649?silent=true) in the composer on mobile devices. The issue seems to be intermittent and affects different devices. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324649/1?silent=true).

#feature

- @NateDhaliwal suggested [adding color schemes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324770?silent=true) to their forum. @Moin provided instructions on how to install color schemes through themes or by adding them directly in the appearance settings. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324770/4?silent=true).

- @MachineScholar inquired about [using variables in automated new topic titles](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324745?silent=true) for creating daily word topics. This feature would require a custom automation script. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324745/1?silent=true).

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

- @david announced the [switch to pnpm for JS package management in Discourse core](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324521/1?silent=true), providing detailed instructions for both production and development environments.

- @supermathie suggested [changing the expected version message](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324521/5?silent=true) in the pnpm switch announcement to include a link to the meta topic for more information.

- @JammyDodger provided information about the [Discourse Doc Categories plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324684/3?silent=true) as a potential solution for publishing a book with chapters.

- @pmusaraj [confirmed and fixed an issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323877/9?silent=true) with [DiscourseConnect](https://meta.discourse.org/t/13045?silent=true) and Passkeys causing a 500 Internal Server Error.

- @awesomerobot [shared a fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/306738/3?silent=true) for the persistent topic header issue on mobile devices.

- @sam provided a [solution for retrieving raw Markdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324716/6?silent=true) from posts using the API by adding a parameter to the topic endpoint.

- @joffreyjaffeux commented on the [status of smart lists in chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324644/3?silent=true), stating that they are still experimenting with the feature in the core composer.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 5, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/233 "2024-09-05T05:00:54Z")

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

Key Stats:

- New posts: 123
- New topics: 20
- Top users:
  1. @JammyDodger (19 likes, 3 posts)
  2. @Moin (17 likes, 10 posts)
  3. @tobiaseigen (13 likes, 4 posts)
  4. @nat (13 likes, 1 post)
  5. @pfaffman (10 likes, 9 posts)

Interesting Topics:

#General

- @darin inquired about [changing subdomains post-installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324830?silent=true) from [a.example.com](http://a.example.com) to [b.example.com](http://b.example.com). @Jagster and @JammyDodger provided helpful resources and guides for this process.

- @blncblck asked if there was a [Spanish-speaking Discourse community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324952?silent=true) to help with their first forum creation. This highlights the need for language-specific resources within the Discourse community.

#support

- @qiancsf raised a question about [mandatory tagging for topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324890?silent=true), seeking to understand how to set up required tags for new posts. @ondrej provided a detailed explanation of the category settings for required tags.

- @nwnuyhs sought help on [how to disable a specific prompt](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324891?silent=true) in their Discourse instance. @JammyDodger offered a solution, suggesting it might be related to the ‘emails disabled for non-staff users’ setting.

- @patrickemin asked about [deactivating the dark theme for non-connected users on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325033?silent=true), highlighting the complexities of theme management across different user types and devices.

#installation

- @karussell reported success in resolving a [PostgreSQL issue during rebuilding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323434?silent=true) after performing Docker version upgrades, emphasizing the importance of keeping the underlying infrastructure up-to-date.

#dev

- @Drew-ART sought assistance with [updating a plugin to the new Ember API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/300572?silent=true). @Arkshine provided a detailed response with code snippets to help modernize the plugin.

#feature

- @tobiaseigen initiated a discussion on [how to display admins, moderators, and category moderators on the about page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324972?silent=true), seeking community input on the best way to present this information.

- @Overgrow inquired about [handling emails to non-existent domains](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324998?silent=true), suggesting potential automated solutions for deactivating users or increasing bounce counters in such cases.

#plugin

- @musicmaker3112 asked about [changing the background image in the Air Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/197703?silent=true), demonstrating ongoing interest in customizing Discourse’s appearance.

- @mcdanlj reported an issue with the [ActivityPub Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/266794?silent=true) on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org), noting that following certain users was not working as expected.

#Migrating to Discourse

- @GeoffSchultz encountered difficulties while trying to [migrate a phpBB3 forum to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/30810?silent=true), receiving errors during the rebuild process. @pfaffman suggested checking the import.yml file and provided troubleshooting steps.

#site feedback

- @ondrej discovered and praised a new [composer right corner button feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324982?silent=true), showcasing Discourse’s ongoing UI improvements. @Moin identified it as likely being from the composer-peek plugin.

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

- @JammyDodger was particularly active, providing solutions in multiple threads, including [explaining how to disable specific prompts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324891/2?silent=true) and [clarifying the nature of a custom theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324839/3?silent=true) for adding notices.

- @tobiaseigen initiated an important discussion on [improving the display of admins, moderators, and category moderators on the about page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324972/1?silent=true), seeking community input to enhance user experience.

- @nat shared insights on [Discourse’s confidence in pushing version updates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324788/2?silent=true), explaining the team’s testing processes and deployment strategies.

- @sam provided information on [chat threads for DMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324863/2?silent=true), indicating that the infrastructure is in place but new UI and settings are needed.

- @david offered guidance on [switching to pnpm for JS package management in Discourse core](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324521/7?silent=true), simplifying the process for developers.

- @saquetim, @Danielle, @Saif, @Lhc_fl, and @SaraDev also made contributions to various discussions, demonstrating the team’s active engagement with the community.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 6, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/234 "2024-09-06T05:01:26Z")

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

Key Stats:

- New posts: 146
- New topics: 15
- Top users:
  1. @JammyDodger (82 likes, 7 posts)
  2. @RGJ (25 likes, 3 posts)
  3. @Ed_S (20 likes, 4 posts)
  4. @Jagster (17 likes, 12 posts)
  5. @Moin (16 likes, 9 posts)

Interesting Topics:

#site feedback

- @JammyDodger [announced](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325082?silent=true) his departure as community moderator, thanking the community for making meta an enjoyable place to work. Many users expressed their gratitude for his contributions and wished him well [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325082?silent=true).

#support

- A user inquired about [Discourse’s ability to handle a large number of images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325051?silent=true) per topic, sparking a discussion about image loading optimization and potential performance issues [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325051?silent=true).

- @patrickemin sought advice on [deactivating dark theme for non-connected users on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325033?silent=true), leading to a conversation about respecting user preferences and theme settings [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325033?silent=true).

#dev

- A developer asked for help with [escaping backslashes in regex](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324641?silent=true) for updating topic titles, and received a solution using Ruby’s gsub method [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324641?silent=true).

- @littleviolette requested assistance in [updating a custom header icon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325174?silent=true) to post user data via URL using the new headerIcons API [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325174?silent=true).

#ux

- @Moin reported an issue where [adding a vote to the first post creates the impression of a recent edit](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325077?silent=true), changing the color of the pencil icon [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325077?silent=true).

- Another user pointed out that [some error messages show in the default language instead of the user’s language](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325081?silent=true) for post voting actions [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325081?silent=true).

#installation

- @TonyG suggested implementing [YML validation prior to rebuild](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325226?silent=true) to prevent lengthy downtimes due to configuration errors [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325226?silent=true).

#plugin

- In the Discourse Chatbot topic, users discussed [issues with Azure OpenAI integration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/256652/928?silent=true) and the need for updating to newer API versions [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/256652/928?silent=true).

#feature

- A user requested the ability to [block specific users from commenting on their topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/272436/61?silent=true), sparking a discussion about moderation and user experience [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/272436/61?silent=true).

#contribute:translations

- A contributor asked to become a [proofreader for Armenian translations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/14882/144?silent=true) on Crowdin [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/14882/144?silent=true).

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

- @JammyDodger participated in discussions about [showing category hierarchy in topic lists](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325060?silent=true) and [messages to @moderators when there are no mods](https://meta.discourse.org/t/212458/7?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot provided insights on the [missing shield icon on usercards when profiles are hidden](https://meta.discourse.org/t/286218/3?silent=true) and discussed [lazy loading of images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325051/19?silent=true) in topics with many images.

- @lindsey shared an update on the status of [chat threads for DMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324863/7?silent=true), explaining that while there’s interest, there’s no current timeline for implementation.

- @Osama addressed an issue with the [new /about banner being cut off on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324354/11?silent=true), providing a link to the fix.

- @tobiaseigen inquired about [mixed language issues in the German translation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/47320/84?silent=true) of the badges “bulk award” page UI.

- @pmusaraj gave an update on the [iOS CSS loading issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/298740/54?silent=true) when navigating between subdomains, mentioning a potential fix in WebKit.

- @sam encouraged contributions to improve the [Discourse Math plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/65770/221?silent=true) to handle LaTeX to MathJax conversion more effectively.

- @gerhard suggested improvements for German translations and provided insights on browser-specific UI elements [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/47320/85?silent=true).

- @david discussed the implications of switching to pnpm for [JS package management in plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324521/12?silent=true), mentioning plans to update the plugin skeleton in the future.

- @Lilly addressed issues with the [Topic List Author theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/269910/35?silent=true) and provided guidance on accessing SSO external IDs for GTM integration [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325161/2?silent=true).

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 7, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/235 "2024-09-07T05:00:55Z")

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

Key Stats:

- New posts: 162
- New topics: 30
- Top users:
  1. @JammyDodger (26 likes, 4 posts)
  2. @ondrej (20 likes, 5 posts)
  3. @pfaffman (19 likes, 9 posts)
  4. @HAWK (19 likes, 1 post)
  5. @nwnuyhs (17 likes, 7 posts)

Interesting Topics:

#site feedback

- @JammyDodger announced his departure from the Discourse team, leading to an outpouring of appreciation from community members for his contributions. [Read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish/325082?silent=true)

#theme-component

- @gormus introduced a new [Notification Banners theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-banners/325279?silent=true), allowing for customizable message sharing on Discourse sites.

- @denvergeeks shared a [Breadcrumb Links theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/breadcrumb-links/325372?silent=true) to enhance navigation on Discourse forums.

#support

- A user reported difficulty in [translating certain fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difficulty-translating-certain-fields/325330?silent=true) in a Reddit-ish theme for Discourse, prompting discussion on making strings translatable.

- An issue was raised regarding [users getting “Your account does not have the required trust level…” error messages via email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-are-getting-your-account-does-not-have-the-required-trust-level-error-message-via-email/325299?silent=true) when using email-in functionality for private categories.

#feature

- @nwnuyhs suggested implementing a feature to [show User ID Number in Profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-user-id-number-in-profile/325274?silent=true), sparking a discussion on its potential implementation as a theme component.

- @Jagster proposed making [chat threads for DMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-threads-for-dms/324863?silent=true) to improve conversation organization in direct messages.

#ux

- A discussion emerged about [two sharing buttons with AI conversation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-sharing-buttons-with-ai-conversation/325289?silent=true), highlighting potential confusion in the user interface.

#installation

- A user encountered issues with [migration failing due to an existing relation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-failed-relation-user-required-fields-versions-already-exists/325378?silent=true), seeking assistance in resolving the error.

#bug

- @Firepup650 reported that [queued topic flags don’t seem to be claimable while reviewable claiming is enabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/queued-topic-flags-dont-seem-to-be-claimable-while-reviewable-claiming-is-enabled/325300?silent=true), potentially identifying a bug in the system.

#chat

- A request was made to [make the image lightbox in chat match the core functionality](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-make-image-lightbox-match-core/325307?silent=true), improving the user experience when viewing images in chat.

#migration

- @Claire_C inquired about [migrating from Salesforce to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrating-from-salesforce-to-discourse/325343?silent=true), seeking advice on the process and potential integration options.

#sso

- A question was raised about [integrating Auth0 with Discourse for SSO](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sso-and-auth0/325340?silent=true), prompting discussion on implementation methods.

#privacy

- @CaptainJ identified an issue where the [registration IP is not removed when anonymizing a user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/registration-ip-not-removed-when-anonymizing/325381?silent=true), raising concerns about privacy and data retention.

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

- @HAWK expressed appreciation for a compliment about their community management skills in the [farewell thread for @JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/t/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish/325082/13?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot discussed potential improvements to the [sharing buttons for AI conversations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-sharing-buttons-with-ai-conversation/325289/2?silent=true) and offered to make strings translatable in a [theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difficulty-translating-certain-fields/325330/7?silent=true).

- @SaraDev provided guidance on [category permissions for email-in functionality](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-are-getting-your-account-does-not-have-the-required-trust-level-error-message-via-email/325299/7?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj suggested implementing a [user ID display as a theme component or plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-user-id-number-in-profile/325274/2?silent=true) rather than adding it to the core.

- @lindsey discussed the potential for adding [chat threads to DMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-threads-for-dms/324863/10?silent=true) in a future update.

- @sam provided an update on [proofreading functionality in Discourse AI Helper](https://meta.discourse.org/t/built-in-spell-and-grammar-checker/48832/10?silent=true) and explained [how to configure early hint headers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-about-early-hint-header-global-settings/302977/3?silent=true).

- @maiki suggested using [group inboxes as an alternative to private categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-are-getting-your-account-does-not-have-the-required-trust-level-error-message-via-email/325299/8?silent=true) for support emails.

- @gerhard added a new proofreader for the Armenian translation project in [Crowdin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/contributing-translations-to-discourse/14882/145?silent=true).

- @cocococosti provided instructions on [enabling emails for admin users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrate-a-phpbb3-forum-to-discourse/30810/781?silent=true) during migration.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 8, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/236 "2024-09-08T05:01:29Z")

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

## Key Stats

- New posts: 56
- New topics: 5

Top users:

1. @NiceOldGuy (8 likes, 1 post)
2. @Jagster (7 likes, 6 posts)
3. @david (6 likes, 2 posts)
4. @justanotherperson (6 likes, 1 post)
5. @Moin (4 likes, 2 posts)
6. @pfaffman (3 likes, 7 posts)
7. @ncaming215 (2 likes, 2 posts)
8. @alxndr (2 likes, 1 post)
9. @nolo (2 likes, 2 posts)
10. @mcwumbly (2 likes, 1 post)

## Interesting Topics

#site feedback

- @NiceOldGuy and @justanotherperson [bid farewell](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325082/24?silent=true) to a departing moderator, expressing gratitude for their contributions and moderation skills.

#dev

- @alxndr reported an [issue with upgrading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324521/20?silent=true) via the web tool, encountering an error related to pnpm. @david promptly [pushed a fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324521/21?silent=true) to address this problem.

- @RGJ questioned the [speed improvements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324521/22?silent=true) claimed for pnpm installation. @david explained that the benefits are most noticeable from a cold start, particularly in CI environments.

- @nolo encountered a [strange selection](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325407/1?silent=true) when using the “hot” filter in the Featured Lists component. @Moin provided a [solution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325407/2?silent=true), suggesting to order the actual hot list by activity.

#ux

- @Jagster proposed an [improvement for AI title creation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325423/1?silent=true), suggesting the use of sentence case instead of title case. @mcwumbly [agreed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325423/2?silent=true) with the suggestion.

#theme-component

- @Jagster reported an [issue with breadcrumb links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325372/4?silent=true) on mobile devices, suggesting removing them for chat interfaces.

- @IrisBetty sought [advice on optimizing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/206955/51?silent=true) the Trendy Login component for both PC and mobile displays.

#installation

- @tisawyer asked about the [best way to set up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325293/7?silent=true) a new Discourse instance on Debian 12 with an existing older database. @merefield and @pfaffman provided guidance on the migration process.

#feature

- @ncaming215 shared insights on [sidebar category configuration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/242345/27?silent=true), suggesting improvements to align with watching/tracking preferences and enhance user experience.

#support

- @roscopeco encountered a [customer not found response](https://meta.discourse.org/t/323450/9?silent=true) when working with subscriptions and pricing tables.

- @Neel_Shah reported [site glitch issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325288/5?silent=true) affecting content display for some admin accounts, seeking assistance after unsuccessful rebuild attempts.

- @KhoiUSA experienced [difficulties](https://meta.discourse.org/t/124593/2?silent=true) with the “Require Edit Reason” theme component, noting that it wasn’t functioning as expected for trust level 0 users.

- @ludwikc inquired about [adding tags by email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/25796/14?silent=true), seeking an update on this feature’s implementation.

#plugin

- @nwnuyhs asked about the availability of a [QQ login plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/38876/6?silent=true) for Discourse.

#praise

- @Bernhard_Mosolf expressed [gratitude for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325430/1?silent=true) and inquired about Fediverse integration.

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

@david was active in discussions about Discourse’s switch to pnpm for JS package management. He [pushed a fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324521/21?silent=true) for an upgrade issue reported by a user and explained the [speed improvements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324521/23?silent=true) observed with pnpm, particularly in CI environments.

@mcwumbly [agreed with a suggestion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325423/2?silent=true) to improve AI title creation by using sentence case instead of title case.

@hugh engaged in a conversation about [Discourse Doc Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/322376/45?silent=true), requesting clarification on screenshot contents to better assist a user.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 9, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/237 "2024-09-09T05:01:16Z")

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

## Key Stats

In the last 24 hours:

- Total new posts: 85
- New topics: 10

Top users:

1. @Lilly (17 likes, 7 posts)
2. @Jagster (6 likes, 6 posts)
3. @nolo (4 likes, 2 posts)
4. @supermathie (4 likes, 1 post)
5. @merefield (3 likes, 3 posts)

## Interesting Topics

### #support

- A user encountered issues with [unsent emails after switching SMTP providers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325532?silent=true). @supermathie explained that failed Sidekiq jobs would be retried, and suggested checking the retry queue in Sidekiq.

- Questions arose about [IMAP settings in Email Settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325511?silent=true). @Lilly provided links to discussions about [IMAP support for group inboxes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/imap-support-for-group-inboxes/160588/39?silent=true) and [using IMAP instead of POP3 for email replies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-use-imap-instead-of-pop3-for-replies-by-email/279012/5?silent=true).

- A user asked about [allowing PMs to admin/moderators](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/254695?silent=true) for users without PM privileges. @Moin suggested using a [prefilled composer link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-pre-filled-personal-message-links/35984?silent=true) or the [Allow PM to Staff plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-pm-to-staff/260946?silent=true).

### #bug

- Users reported [issues with the quote system](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/311743?silent=true), including broken quotes and strange behavior in the composer. The problem seems to persist even in [safe mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true), suggesting a possible core bug.

- A user noticed that [some anniversary badges are awarded one day and one year after the last anniversary badge](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325533?silent=true), questioning if this behavior is intended.

- Reports of [scroll jumping while viewing threads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324800?silent=true) on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org) continued, with some users finding it makes Discourse forums almost unusable.

### #feature

- A suggestion was made to [always allow liking the post with the unicorn picture in the Discobot tutorial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325504?silent=true), even if a user has used all their daily likes.

- There’s ongoing interest in [implementing Matrix protocol for chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/210780?silent=true) in Discourse, with users inquiring about progress and potential collaborations between CDCK and [matrix.org](http://matrix.org).

- A request was made for [avatar flairs in Chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/320235?silent=true), with users expressing support for this feature.

### #dev

- Discourse is [switching to pnpm for JS package management](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/324521?silent=true). Some users reported issues in custom environments and are investigating the problems.

- A developer sought help [creating a plugin to validate a text type custom field value](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325534?silent=true), specifically for validating project IDs entered by users.

- Questions arose about [disabling Link Click Counters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/292791?silent=true), with concerns about the resulting whitespace affecting sentence appearance.

### #installation

- A user encountered a [migration failure due to an existing relation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325378?silent=true). The discussion highlighted the importance of taking and downloading backups before updates.

- There were questions about why the [launcher pulls an update on ‘enter app’](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/313051?silent=true) for ARM installations, with discussions about the differences in image handling between Intel and ARM versions.

### #theme-component

- A user reported [issues with the Breadcrumb Links component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325372?silent=true) in chat boxes and on login/signup pages, seeking solutions to improve its functionality.

- There was a request for help in [updating a theme component that adds text beside the home logo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/296544/50?silent=true) in preparation for upcoming header changes.

### #plugin

- Users discussed the [Discourse Category Experts plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/190814?silent=true), with one user reporting a 422 error when trying to approve an Expert topic, which resolved itself when the user logged in.

- There were inquiries about [sending bulk user invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16468?silent=true) and discussions about various methods for managing this process.

- A user asked about [Discourse AI and NSFW content detection](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/259600?silent=true), sharing their current workflow using Azure Functions and OpenAI, and inquiring about upcoming AI features in Discourse.

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

- @Lilly was active in several discussions, including [explaining IMAP settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325511?silent=true), [helping with the Topic List Author component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/269910/40?silent=true), and [assisting with badge admin issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325492/2?silent=true).

- @supermathie provided guidance on [handling unsent emails after switching SMTP providers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325532/2?silent=true), explaining how Sidekiq jobs are retried.

- @sam shared information about [retrieving AI summaries via API calls](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325562/3?silent=true) and commented on the [Discourse Algolia Search plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/73517/90?silent=true).

- @hugh added more explicit examples of [formatted index topics for the Discourse Doc Categories plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/322376/49?silent=true).

- @kris.kotlarek provided an update on a [fix for the endless spinner bug on some posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/323031/21?silent=true), explaining the cause and the implemented solution.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 10, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/238 "2024-09-10T05:01:08Z")

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

Key Stats:

- New posts: 139
- New topics: 20
- Top users:  
@Moin (38 likes, 15 posts)  
@awesomerobot (37 likes, 6 posts)  
@Lilly (18 likes, 6 posts)  
@merefield (12 likes, 8 posts)  
@Richie (12 likes, 3 posts)

Interesting Topics:

#announcements

- Discourse is [upgrading its icons to Font Awesome 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325349?silent=true), bringing new icons, style updates, and renames. @awesomerobot announced the change and addressed questions about implementation and compatibility. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325349?silent=true)

#bug

- A layout issue was reported in the Admin \> Badges page after updating, which appears to be related to locale settings. @Richie provided steps to replicate the issue, and @david investigated, finding it’s partly due to missing translations and partly a layout problem. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325492?silent=true)

- Users reported an [issue with the ActivityPub plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/323237?silent=true) where they were unable to add a Tag actor. @pmusaraj provided a fix for this problem. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/323237?silent=true)

#support

- A user sought advice on [how to update plugins manually from the command line](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325661?silent=true) after encountering display issues following an update. @merefield provided guidance on using the rebuild command to update plugins. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325661?silent=true)

- There was a discussion about [managing tags in bulk](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325724?silent=true), with users seeking ways to create tag groups from CSV files and manage tags more efficiently. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325724?silent=true)

- A user inquired about [creating form templates for personal messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325631?silent=true), exploring the possibility of extending the experimental form templates feature to PMs. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325631?silent=true)

#feature

- A request was made for the ability to [hide content from subsets of users using BBCode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/303181?silent=true), with discussion about potential use cases and existing alternatives. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/303181?silent=true)

#ux

- A user reported an issue with [flag reason conversion to lowercase](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325608?silent=true) having unintended consequences in non-English interfaces, specifically affecting German grammar. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325608?silent=true)

#installation

- A user encountered a [migration error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325378?silent=true) during installation, with the message “relation ‘user\_required\_fields\_versions’ already exists”. @pfaffman provided a solution involving database rebuilding and backup restoration. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325378?silent=true)

#plugin

- There was continued discussion on the [Discourse Chatbot plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/256652?silent=true), with users reporting issues related to non-English usernames and seeking solutions. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/256652?silent=true)

#theme-component

- Users discussed potential improvements to the [Add Likes Column theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/116416?silent=true), including requests for category-specific settings and mobile theme support. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/116416?silent=true)

#sso

- A user sought help with [changing email addresses for SSO users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32010?silent=true), with suggestions provided for managing email editability and authentication settings. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32010?silent=true)

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

- @awesomerobot announced and explained the [upgrade to Font Awesome 6 icons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325349?silent=true), addressing user questions about implementation and compatibility.

- @david investigated a [layout issue in the Admin \> Badges page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325492?silent=true), identifying causes related to translations and layout dependencies.

- @pmusaraj provided a fix for an [issue with the ActivityPub plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/323237?silent=true) where users couldn’t add a Tag actor.

- @Lilly participated in discussions about [trust level permissions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325668?silent=true) and [language preferences for Canadian users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325492?silent=true).

- @kris.kotlarek shared a comprehensive guide on [moderating flags in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325589?silent=true), covering system flags, custom flags, and management procedures.

- @tobiaseigen clarified the [discrepancy in member numbers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324212?silent=true) between different parts of the Discourse interface, explaining which users are excluded from certain counts.

- @hugh discussed [formatting guidelines for Discourse documentation and UIs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324637?silent=true), addressing questions about capitalization and naming conventions.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 11, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/239 "2024-09-11T05:01:18Z")

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

Key Stats:

- New posts: 139
- New topics: 17
- Top users:  
@Moin (15 likes, 11 posts)  
@ondrej (14 likes, 6 posts)  
@hugh (14 likes, 3 posts)  
@Jagster (12 likes, 7 posts)  
@piffy (11 likes, 5 posts)

Interesting Topics:

#community-building:comparison

- A discussion was started comparing [Discourse vs Skool](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325854?silent=true), exploring the features and popularity of Skool as a community platform. Users debated the pros and cons of each platform, with Discourse being seen as better for organized communities and Skool appealing to influencers and course creators.

#bug

- Users reported [missing icons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325889?silent=true) after a recent update, which was identified as an issue with the Font Awesome Pro plugin. The Discourse team is working on a fix.

- A user encountered a [broken layout for admin login](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325781?silent=true) after updating to version 3.4.0.beta2-dev. The issue was resolved by disabling Cloudflare’s auto-minify feature.

#feature

- A request was made for [caching onebox images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325769?silent=true) and serving them from the main domain to address GDPR concerns about third-party requests.

- A suggestion was made to [integrate Discourse with a phone-call system](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325794?silent=true) for urgent notifications and improved communication in certain situations.

#support

- A user asked about [downloading specific content](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325806?silent=true) from a Discourse site for backup purposes. Various options were discussed, including exporting user data and using backup features.

- Guidance was sought on [creating links to start new topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/28074?silent=true) with pre-filled information. A Python script was shared to generate such links easily.

#installation

- A user reported [gradually increasing memory usage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325117?silent=true) after restarting their Discourse instance. Possible causes and monitoring strategies were discussed.

#site-management

- A question was raised about [changing ownership of posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/276672?silent=true) and the implications for user privacy and anonymity.

#announcements

- The Discourse team announced [improvements to pageview metrics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324068?silent=true) with a new site traffic report, offering more comprehensive and accurate engagement data.

#theme-component

- An update was made to the [Breadcrumb Links theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325372?silent=true), addressing some display issues on mobile devices and in chat.

#plugin

- Progress was reported on the [Discourse Automation plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/195773?silent=true), with discussions about implementing custom consent options.

#ux

- A suggestion was made to improve the [Summary Page by adding ‘by category’ topic links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/215848?silent=true).

#chat

- A user inquired about [video thumbnails not displaying in chat on mobile devices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325715?silent=true).

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

@hugh shared an announcement about [new pageview metrics and site traffic reporting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324068?silent=true), detailing improvements in how Discourse tracks and presents engagement data. He also provided an [explanation of the new pageview tracking system](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324074?silent=true) and how it differs from the legacy method.

@awesomerobot addressed the [issue with missing icons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325889?silent=true) related to the Font Awesome Pro plugin, promising a fix soon and providing updates on the progress.

@Lhc_fl helped resolve a [broken admin layout issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325781?silent=true) by identifying Cloudflare’s auto-minify feature as the cause.

@HAWK moderated a discussion about [Discourse vs Skool](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325854?silent=true), ensuring fair comparisons between platforms.

@sam commented on the potential for [automatic translation features](https://meta.discourse.org/t/264450?silent=true) in Discourse, mentioning the possibility of integrating it with Discourse AI for more flexible and cost-effective solutions.

@keegan announced a fix for the [max form template content length setting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/324209?silent=true) issue.

@mcwumbly provided an update on the [changes to site traffic reporting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325787?silent=true), mentioning upcoming announcements and offering a temporary workaround.

@Falco discussed [AI embeddings and vectorization](https://meta.discourse.org/t/259603?silent=true) in Discourse, explaining the automatic backfilling process and mentioning support for open-source models.

@lindsey shared that work will begin soon on [splitting profile hiding and presence features](https://meta.discourse.org/t/184316?silent=true).

@supermathie suggested creating a helper webpage for [generating pre-filled new topic links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/28074?silent=true) to simplify the process for users.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 12, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/240 "2024-09-12T05:00:48Z")

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

## Key Stats

In the last 24 hours:

- New posts: 128
- New topics: 18

Top users:

1. @sam (18 likes, 6 posts)
2. @nathank (11 likes, 6 posts)
3. @angus (11 likes, 4 posts)
4. @pfaffman (10 likes, 7 posts)
5. @Jagster (8 likes, 7 posts)
6. @ondrej (8 likes, 5 posts)
7. @awesomerobot (8 likes, 4 posts)
8. @merefield (6 likes, 3 posts)
9. @Lilly (6 likes, 2 posts)
10. @Overgrow (5 likes, 6 posts)

## Interesting Topics

#support

- A user sought help with [CSS for comments on their Ghost blog](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326088?silent=true) using Discourse. @Lilly provided a solution by sharing information about styling embedded content and linking to relevant documentation.

- @justin_gordon encountered [issues updating an old Linux droplet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325947?silent=true) on Digital Ocean. After initial update failures, he successfully upgraded with help from ChatGPT and received advice from @pfaffman about moving to a new droplet.

- A user reported [massive spam using Google accounts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325973?silent=true) on their forum. @pfaffman suggested using a custom field with a community-specific question and enabling user approval as potential solutions.

- @hmmmnotsure asked about [migrating a Salesforce community to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326079?silent=true). @jericson provided guidance and suggested looking for freelance help in the #marketplace category.

- @toanvoc inquired about [orphan uploads not being deleted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326128?silent=true) despite configuring the parameter for deletion after 48 hours.

#feature

- @nathank requested an [extension of the TOC for Replies feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326102?silent=true) to be automatically applied in specified categories or tags, improving its real-world utility.

- A user proposed [adding a checkbox for usernames](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326125?silent=true) similar to other social media platforms, but the request needed clarification.

#marketplace

- A request was made for a [Rich Text Editor Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326070?silent=true) to replace the default Markdown editor with a WYSIWYG editor. @sam recommended delaying the project as Discourse is currently working in this area.

#ux

- @nathank suggested [making Direct Messages the default chat view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326100?silent=true) instead of Channels, as DMs are more commonly used in some instances.

#dev

- @Ezequiel_Salas encountered [difficulties adding a new JavaScript package](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326087?silent=true) to a Discourse-based project and sought assistance.

#migration

- A user asked about [migrating from Salesforce to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325343?silent=true). @HAWK confirmed that such migrations are possible and have been done before.

#sso

- @LucaSh inquired about the [best way to use Discourse as SSO](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325993?silent=true) for additional services like Wikimedia, Nextcloud, and Immich/Photoprism.

#theme-component

- @Carlos_Leiva reported [issues with the Reply Template component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/162373/46?silent=true), specifically with the `categoryId` not working as expected.

#bug

- @sam addressed a [bug with anniversary badges](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325533?silent=true) being awarded one day and one year after the last anniversary badge, explaining the current logic and potential fix.

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

- @sam provided updates on several topics, including [recommending a delay for a Rich Text Editor project](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326070/3?silent=true) due to ongoing work in that area, [confirming progress on a provider framework for swapping editors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/282665/15?silent=true), and [explaining a bug with anniversary badges](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325533/3?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot [resolved an issue with missing icons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325889/13?silent=true) in the FontAwesome Pro plugin, updating both icon names and the plugin for tooling changes.

- @Lilly [assisted a user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326088/7?silent=true) with finding CSS for embedded Discourse comments on a Ghost blog.

- @joffreyjaffeux [clarified that implementing pagination for user search results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/296485/5?silent=true) is more of a feature request than a bug.

- @Falco [explained that Discourse automatically downloads and serves Oneboxed images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325769/11?silent=true), addressing concerns about third-party requests and GDPR compliance.

- @pmusaraj [released a new beta of the DiscourseHub app](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325266/4?silent=true) with improvements to non-logged-in site management.

- @HAWK [confirmed the possibility of migrating communities from Salesforce to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326079/4?silent=true).

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 13, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/241 "2024-09-13T05:01:19Z")

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

Key Stats:

- New posts: 112
- New topics: 12
- Top users:
  1. @pfaffman (20 likes, 12 posts)
  2. @Discourse (17 likes, 1 post)
  3. @awesomerobot (11 likes, 6 posts)
  4. @piffy (10 likes, 4 posts)
  5. @david (10 likes, 3 posts)

Interesting Topics:

#support

- A user inquired about [adding a verification tick badge for usernames](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326125?silent=true), similar to social media platforms. Community members suggested using flairs, badges, or group memberships to achieve this effect. @awesomerobot recommended using the [subscriptions plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/140818?silent=true) for a Twitter-like verification experience.

- A question was raised about [whether the email newsletter shows posts from locked categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326181?silent=true) to users who don’t have access. @pfaffman confirmed that it doesn’t show content users can’t see and suggested testing with the admin email preview tool.

#blog

- Discourse announced the launch of their [new Starter plan](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326214?silent=true), offering public or private sites with unlimited members at $20 a month. This new plan aims to provide an easy and fast way to launch a community with Discourse.

#dev

- @pfaffman encountered [issues with fabricators generating duplicate names](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326197?silent=true) in tests due to an aging local test database. @david suggested dropping and recreating the test database to resolve the issue.

#bug #badges

- A user reported that the [‘description’ field was replaced at admin \> badges](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326145?silent=true). @ella confirmed the issue was fixed in a recent pull request.

#praise #ai

- @pfaffman shared their positive experience with the [Discourse AI Helper](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326258?silent=true), highlighting its ability to generate CSS for adding watermarks to pages and other customizations.

#support #tracking

- A user sought clarification on the [difference between watching and tracking a post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326219?silent=true). @awesomerobot explained that watching notifies for every post, while tracking only notifies for direct replies or mentions.

#feature #approval

- There was a discussion about [adding more data to the user approval process](https://meta.discourse.org/t/323565?silent=true). @fzngagan updated a theme component to align with recent Discourse updates but noted that support for User Reviewable IP addresses is still pending.

#bug #uploads

- Users reported [slow upload times in Chrome for topics with many images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325890?silent=true). @sam investigated and identified a potential bug in the textarea manipulation code.

#migration

- A user asked for advice on [migrating from a Salesforce community to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326079?silent=true). The discussion touched on the benefits of Discourse for community experiences and the ease of maintaining multiple sites on the same platform.

#ux

- A user reported an [issue with the PM inbox layout breaking responsive width](https://meta.discourse.org/t/319233?silent=true) on desktop. @awesomerobot provided a CSS snippet as a temporary fix until the next update.

#installation

- A user encountered [difficulties restoring a backup due to a corrupted index](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326261?silent=true) when moving their Discourse instance to a new server. Advice was given on how to rebuild the index and repair duplicate values.

#sso

- A question was raised about [configuring SAML with RelayState](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326208?silent=true) for integration with the Linguise translation service. The user was seeking confirmation on whether the Discourse SAML plugin honors the RelayState parameter.

#chinese-translation

- A user shared [notes on using the API for batch posting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/278771?silent=true) in Chinese, demonstrating interest in API usage within the Chinese-speaking community.

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

- @awesomerobot provided guidance on [adding verification badges](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326125?silent=true) using the subscriptions plugin and group flairs. They also [explained the difference](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326219?silent=true) between watching and tracking posts, and [offered a CSS fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/319233?silent=true) for a PM inbox layout issue.

- @david helped troubleshoot [fabricator issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326197?silent=true) related to duplicate names in test databases, suggesting a solution to drop and recreate the test database.

- @ella [confirmed a fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326145?silent=true) for the ‘description’ field replacement issue in the admin badges section.

- @mcwumbly provided an update on the [status of Matrix protocol integration for chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/210780?silent=true), explaining the current challenges and requirements for moving forward with the feature.

- @fzngagan shared progress on [updating a theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/323565?silent=true) related to user approval data, noting ongoing work on IP address support for User Reviewables.

- @sam investigated a [performance issue with image uploads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/325890?silent=true) in Chrome, identifying potential areas for improvement in the codebase.

- @saquetim acknowledged a [reported issue with the Web Page Watermark theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/214108?silent=true) and committed to addressing it over the weekend.

- @HAWK shared a [video link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/326079?silent=true) highlighting potential drawbacks of Salesforce communities in the context of a migration discussion.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 14, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/242 "2024-09-14T05:01:31Z")

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

## Key Stats

- New posts: 103
- New topics: 17
- Top users:
  - @pfaffman (24 likes, 20 posts)
  - @Moin (14 likes, 8 posts)
  - @ganncamp (13 likes, 1 post)
  - @RGJ (8 likes, 3 posts)
  - @pmusaraj (6 likes, 2 posts)

## Interesting Topics

#support

- @pfaffman reported an [issue with adding themes from private GitHub repositories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326431?silent=true) due to interface changes. The community discussed potential improvements to the instructions and user interface to make the process clearer.

- @RGJ discovered a [potential issue with the `user_auth_token_logs` table](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326397?silent=true), which had grown to 61 million rows. @pmusaraj confirmed that these logs are for debugging purposes and can be safely cleared.

- @jenmck asked about [autopopulating tag dropdowns when using parent/child tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326464?silent=true) in topics. They were looking for a way to improve the user experience when selecting multiple tags.

#bug

- @RGJ reported an [error when moving the default notification state for a tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326069?silent=true). @jancernik confirmed that a fix had been implemented to address this issue.

- @ToddZ noticed [multiple repeated entries in summary emails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/296539?silent=true), with some popular posts being duplicated or triplicated. This issue has been ongoing since February.

#feature

- A discussion continued about implementing [true blocking functionality](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/272436?silent=true) in Discourse. @Heliosurge argued for the benefits of a more complete block feature to reduce conflicts between users.

- @Architect inquired about [integrating Discourse with a phone-call system](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325794?silent=true) for scheduling and managing meetings. The community suggested potential solutions using existing tools and APIs.

#theme-component

- @Moin created a new theme component for [generating prefilled composer links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326460?silent=true). This component adds a button to the editor that creates a link to a prefilled composer based on the current content.

#ux

- @darkpixlz suggested [improvements to the desktop view for mobile devices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326474?silent=true), highlighting issues with button accessibility and layout in certain views.

#dev

- @tudinhtu98 encountered a [BlockedSerializationError](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326323?silent=true) when adding a custom field to the tags table. They were seeking assistance in resolving the error while maintaining compatibility with newer Discourse versions.

#hosting

- @jrivettcsa shared observations about [gradually increasing memory usage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325117?silent=true) on their Discourse instance after restarts. They noted that memory use had increased from 1.23 GB to 1.8 GB over a few days.

#marketplace

- @Claire_C inquired about [pricing and timeframes for migrating from Salesforce to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326370?silent=true), including the transfer of users and previous posts.

#sso

- @PortChange asked how to [prevent automatic redirection to SSO login](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/145233?silent=true) and instead show the local Discourse login screen when users access the forum.

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

- @pmusaraj provided guidance on cleaning up the `user_auth_token_logs` table and [suggested improvements to the cleanup process](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326397/6?silent=true).

- @Lilly updated the documentation for [installing themes from private Git repositories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/82584?silent=true) with revised text and new screenshots.

- @david confirmed that [Discourse sets all cookies to SameSite=lax by default](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/286312/4?silent=true) and advised against changing this setting.

- @keegan acknowledged a report about keyboard shortcuts for the AI proofreading feature and [mentioned an incoming fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326446/3?silent=true).

- @jancernik confirmed a fix for an [issue with moving default notification states for tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326069/5?silent=true).

- @sam discussed potential improvements to the [AI Bot’s context handling](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326180/4?silent=true), including plans to add a “summarize” strategy for handling large contexts with small token counts.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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### 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: [September 15, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/243 "2024-09-15T05:01:14Z")

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

## Key Stats

- New posts: 87
- New topics: 12

Top users:

1. @pfaffman (17 likes, 15 posts)
2. @MarcP (16 likes, 11 posts)
3. @nolo (9 likes, 3 posts)
4. @itsbhanusharma (8 likes, 5 posts)
5. @RGJ (6 likes, 2 posts)

## Interesting Topics

#support

- @EricGT inquired about the [announcement of ask.discourse.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326497?silent=true), which was quietly released for testing. @mcwumbly explained it’s still in early stages and more tuned for hosted customers currently.

- @nwnuyhs sought advice on [preventing IP leaks and DDoS attacks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326476?silent=true) when using Cloudflare CDN. @RGJ provided a detailed solution involving proxy setup and firewall configuration.

- @kiefferr requested help [adding instructions for anonymous posting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326509?silent=true) in a specific category. Various suggestions were offered, including CSS modifications and theme components.

#ux

- @Heliosurge proposed an idea to [improve the desktop view for mobile devices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326474?silent=true), suggesting a layout inspired by smartphone home screens with category icons and notification badges.

#theme-component

- @nolo shared progress on a [breadcrumbs component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325372/17?silent=true) he’s developing, based on code from the central theme. The approach aims to be more performant and customizable.

#installation

- @Asher_Densmore-Lynn encountered [difficulties upgrading an old Discourse installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326514?silent=true) (version 2.9.0.beta1). @pfaffman advised moving to a new virtual machine due to outdated OS and Docker versions.

#praise

- @eisammy expressed [appreciation for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326493?silent=true) after 6 months of use, highlighting the platform’s customization capabilities and community-building features.

#hosting

- @Taxick sought advice on [forwarding from https:// to https://www](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326416?silent=true). The community recommended using [forcewww.com](http://forcewww.com) as a safe solution provided by a trusted Discourse hosting provider.

#dev

- @PatrickF asked for guidance on [applying a custom font to a single word](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326527?silent=true) in a theme component. @Firepup650 provided instructions on defining the @font-face and applying it correctly.

#feature #ai

- A discussion continued regarding [support for o1-preview & o1-mini AI models](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326289?silent=true). @MarcP explained the need for Discourse to adapt its logic to work with non-streaming models.

#bug #ai

- @Overgrow reported [issues with PostSentimentAnalysis](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326532?silent=true) for unusually long posts, resulting in Net::HTTPBadResponse errors.

#bug

- @schneeland observed that a recent [Discourse update took approximately 20 minutes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326533?silent=true) instead of the usual 1-2 minutes, with progress updates temporarily breaking during the process.

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

@mcwumbly provided information about the [quiet release of ask.discourse.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326497/4?silent=true), explaining that it’s still in early stages and currently more tuned for hosted customers.

Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again tomorrow! 🙂

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