` markup and suggested a responsive fix in the [user-menu-billing button UI PR](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384751/2?silent=true).
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We survived another 70 posts without any puppy casualties—talk about a pup-tastic day on Meta!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [7 oktober 2025 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/615 "2025-10-07T05:02:47Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New Posts** : 98
- **New Topics** : 7
- **Top Users (posts / likes)**:
- @RGJ: 4 posts, 9 likes
- @Moin: 5 posts, 9 likes
- @merefield: 7 posts, 7 likes
- @zogstrip: 2 posts, 6 likes
- @tobiaseigen: 19 posts, 6 likes
- @NateDhaliwal: 4 posts, 6 likes
- @Rubi: 1 post, 5 likes
- @Ethsim2: 3 posts, 4 likes
- @supermathie: 3 posts, 4 likes
- @kelv: 1 post, 3 likes
## Interesting Topics
#### #Support
- In a #Support thread, users grappled with an activation email loop after fresh installs; @merefield dug into `/logs`, @Moin showed the logs viewer, and settings for `DISCOURSE_SMTP_ENABLE_SSL`/`STARTTLS` were toggled to isolate a Net::SMTPUnknownError job retry loop [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384684/23?silent=true)
- @RGJ asked how to clone Foundation and Horizon themes for safe debugging; @Moin pointed to the core GitHub repos, clarifying “create new” vs. “from git” options [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384809/4?silent=true)
- @TethysPlex wanted to reverse-engineer usernames from user IDs; @NateDhaliwal highlighted the `search?q=user:USERID` hack and admin API routes for user lookup [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384781/2?silent=true)
- @peternlewis noticed Discourse reverting to a StartCom SSL cert post-update; deletion of stale `/shared/ssl` files and a rebuild restored Let’s Encrypt certs [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384758/2?silent=true)
- @Picho_Pelis struggled to delete categories and channels; @chapoi walked through admin permissions and UI checks to restore expected options [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384701/8?silent=true)
#### #Praise
- The #Praise topic “Share your Discourse testimonial here!” was abuzz, with @eisammy and @Rubi lauding Discourse’s open-source community and help culture [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384648?silent=true)
#### #customization:extras
- In #customization:extras, @Ethsim2 enhanced his ICS→Discourse importer with emoji/color support and proposed an adapter-based core job for idempotent, quiet event upserts [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381646/17?silent=true)
#### #Theme component
- In #Theme component, @patrickemin suggested hiding quick-add tag buttons for non-staff, and @NateDhaliwal flagged group-based visibility as the next step [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383271/7?silent=true)
#### #Bug
- A #Bug in translation surfaced when Google appended `?tl=nl`, translating the tab title and category for logged-in users; @nat traced this to browser language vs. crawler indexing [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384806/4?silent=true)
- @RGJ’s regex in watched-words blew up the filter; @zogstrip confirmed and linked a GitHub PR to fix the crash [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382417/7?silent=true)
- Topic deletions lacking undo were caught in a #Bug report; @zogstrip is testing a fix (PR #35214) to allow rollback after accidental deletes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/351377/6?silent=true)
#### #UX
- In #UX, minor CSS tweaks to the billing button in the user menu were merged by @kelv, smoothing margins and hover states [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384751/5?silent=true)
#### #Theme
- The #Theme “Mint Theme” had a layout quirk; @meghna committed a patch on GitHub to realign banner elements [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/202822/66?silent=true)
#### #Feature
- Under #Feature, @tobiaseigen kicked off a discussion on embedding AI summary boxes beneath topics; @Falco recommended keeping it as a customization for now [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384212/4?silent=true)
- Also in #Feature, decoupling chat notifications from general email settings was requested; @lindsey confirmed the team will build independent toggles in the coming weeks [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384695/5?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @zogstrip tackled critical bug reports, providing crash fixes in [Watched word regex crash](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382417/7?silent=true) and rolling out an undo solution in [Deleting a topic cannot be undone](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/351377/6?silent=true)
- @tobiaseigen chimed in across support threads including [Login with Dashlane passkey](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/319890/3?silent=true), [S3 backups issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382582/14?silent=true), [Assign topic via script](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383978/3?silent=true), [NGINX Proxy crash](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383868/3?silent=true), and moved the last-chance warning component to #Dev ([see here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382689/6?silent=true))
- @supermathie resolved the SMTP retry loop in the activation bug thread, clarifying STARTTLS vs. SSL ports in [Email activation loop](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384684/27?silent=true)
- @kelv merged style updates for billing buttons in [Minor UI mismatches](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384751/5?silent=true)
- @meghna applied a GitHub patch realigning the Mint theme visuals in [Mint Theme fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/202822/66?silent=true)
- @lindsey committed to separate chat email notifications in [chat notifications independence](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384695/5?silent=true) and confirmed merged PRs for timestamp bump fixes in [timestamp bump bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384225/8?silent=true)
- @Falco weighed in on AI integration, endorsing custom plugin paths in [AI response area suggestion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384212/4?silent=true)
- @nat dug into translation indexing issues in [translation parameter bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384806/4?silent=true)
- @chapoi guided on category/channel deletion permissions in [Ayuda eliminar categorías y canales](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384701/8?silent=true)
- @ted confirmed the merge of the review-item bugfix in [flag resolution bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380025/10?silent=true)
All told, there were more fixes flying around yesterday than puppies have tails—onward to another wag-tastic day on meta!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [8 oktober 2025 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/616 "2025-10-08T05:01:43Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 120
- **New topics** : 16
**Top users (posts / likes)**
- @Moin: 12 posts, 11 likes
- @Shauny: 7 posts, 8 likes
- @NateDhaliwal: 6 posts, 7 likes
- @chapoi: 5 posts, 5 likes
- @david: 5 posts, 11 likes
- @VibeCommit: 2 posts, 8 likes
- @Nacho_Caballero: 2 posts, 6 likes
- @Lilly: 2 posts, 5 likes
- @kelv: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @Discourse: 1 post, 5 likes
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## Interesting Topics
#Support
- **Awful experience in iOS Safari** (#ios #UX #Bug): @Shauny detailed an [Awful experience in iOS Safari](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384862/1?silent=true) in which large-topic scrolling flickers and toolbar buttons fail after backgrounding; @david traced most symptoms to [iOS 26 bugs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382831/1?silent=true) and confirmed smoother behavior in the [26.1 beta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382831/38?silent=true).
- **Why don’t category and channels links open in new tab?** : Picho\_Pelis asked why clicking channel links loads in the same tab; @NateDhaliwal and @chapoi advised splitting distinct questions, and @Lilly showed how to toggle **my/preferences/interface** to force external links into a new tab [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384915/1?silent=true), with the solution marked in post [4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384915/4?silent=true).
- **Discourse AI Translator, Planet Icon Missing** (#ai #content-localization): @Smooth_Play discovered that the translate 🌐 icon was hidden; @Moin explained the need to add `addTranslation` to the **post menu** setting and confirm group membership in `content_localization_allowed_groups` [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384868/1?silent=true) and see related guidance in [370969](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370969/37?silent=true).
- **Any way to disable gzipping backups?** : @peternlewis asked if backups could skip gzip to avoid disk-full errors; @pfaffman recommended running `./launcher cleanup` and @Ed_S linked to the earlier feature request to [Reduce local disk space needs by not gzipping backups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/245763/1?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384874/1?silent=true).
- **AI Persona to mention another persona** (#ai #ai-bot): @tpetrov tested two AI personas (`productX` and `productXaddons`) but found that cross-mentions did not trigger replies; participants noted this _may_ require the Automation plugin or future design changes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384898/1?silent=true).
#Bug
- **Sticky unread reply notification** (#notifications): @Moin reported a lingering unread-reply badge that wouldn’t clear; @Lilly suspected PM-move and user-removal edge cases similar to [311995](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/311995/1?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384961/1?silent=true).
- **Clicking on “resend confirmation email” duplicates the email** : @Nacho_Caballero observed that hitting **Resend confirmation email** adds duplicate rows in the email table [report issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384872/1?silent=true).
- **Job exception: Holidays::InvalidRegion** (#calendar-and-event): one1 saw 4,347 instances of `Holidays::InvalidRegion` errors after a plugin update; @selase explained that removed regions in the [generated definitions file](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/blob/main/plugins/discourse-calendar/vendor/holidays/lib/generated_definitions/REGIONS.rb) led to invalid **Calendar Region** preferences [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384873/1?silent=true).
#Dev
- **Using LightDarkImg throws error** : @NateDhaliwal encountered `TypeError: eC(...) is not a function` when borrowing ``; @david traced it to over-parenthesized Ember helpers and recommended adjusting the `if (not this.logoImg)` syntax [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384869/1?silent=true) and see the fix in post [4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384869/4?silent=true).
#Theme component
- **Advanced Hero Component** : @VibeCommit released the [vibecommit-hero](https://github.com/thebestgoodguy/vibecommit-hero) component for rich hero banners; @Moin suggested pruning outdated locale files and correcting `about.json` links [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384945/1?silent=true).
#UX
- **Inbox multi word styling issue** (#css #fixed): @Nacho_Caballero found that translating “Inbox” to multiple words broke the header layout in Dark and Air themes; @chapoi merged a CSS fix in [PR 35258](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35258) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384870/1?silent=true).
- **Forum entries jump on Android app after opening the app** (#discourse-hub): @trs80 reported that the Android Hub app reverted to Chrome and caused layout jumps [discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384604/5?silent=true); @pmusaraj is digging into in-app browser engine settings [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384604/5?silent=true).
#Feature
- **Re-add full ics export** (#calendar-and-event): @kelv restored `GET /discourse-post-event/events.ics` support up to 200 events, pointing to [PR 35143](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35143) and promised API docs updates; this ties into broader iCalendar discussions in [309163](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/309163/1?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/230713/9?silent=true).
- **Menu Item → All site Settings** : @denvergeeks proposed that the sidebar “All site Settings” link point to `/admin/site_settings/category/all_results`; @martin opened [PR 35263](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35263) to address this after @hugh’s input [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/1?silent=true).
#wordpress
- **Webhook names query/inconsistent?** : @TimMOz discovered that the WordPress sync plugin expected `post_updated` rather than `post_edited`; adding the missing event keys in `sync-discourse-topic.php` fixed the mismatch [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384881/1?silent=true).
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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @david clarified the iOS 26 geometry bug in [Awful experience in iOS Safari](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384862/2?silent=true) and debugged the `` error in [Using LightDarkImg throws error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384869/2?silent=true).
- @Lilly enabled the “open links in new tab” solution in [Why don’t category and channels links open in new tab?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384915/4?silent=true) and identified a PM-removal edge case in [Sticky unread reply notification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384961/2?silent=true).
- @chapoi contributed guidance on question separation in [Why don’t category and channels links open in new tab?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384915/3?silent=true) and merged the inbox styling fix in [Inbox multi word styling issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384870/3?silent=true).
- @kelv restored the ICS export endpoint in [Re-add full ics export](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/230713/9?silent=true).
- @martin drafted a quick PR to correct the sidebar settings link in [Menu Item → All site Settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/6?silent=true).
- @selase diagnosed the `Holidays::InvalidRegion` exceptions and outlined a path to handle region-list changes in [Job exception: Holidays::InvalidRegion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384873/2?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj investigated the in-app browser issue on Android in [Forum entries jump on Android app after opening the app](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384604/6?silent=true).
- @dax updated our mobile email contrast bug report in [Email notifications on Android dark mode devices lose contrast in preformatted and quoted text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384311/3?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen shared UX improvements for dynamic timezone selection in [Inserting a date and location](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383410/8?silent=true).
- @manuel explained advanced layout options for Featured Categories in [About the use of Featured Categories components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383838/5?silent=true).
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Here’s hoping your day is less jumpy than yesterday’s Safari scroll—and more organized than our ICS exports! 🚀
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [9 oktober 2025 om 05:03 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/617 "2025-10-09T05:03:07Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts:** 87
- **New topics:** 13
- **Top users (by posts, likes):**
- @Falco (4 posts, 12 likes)
- @tobiaseigen (9 posts, 7 likes)
- @Moin (7 posts, 7 likes)
- @RGJ (5 posts, 4 likes)
- @Joe_F (1 post, 3 likes)
- @Lee_Ars (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @haydenjames (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @mcdanlj (3 posts, 3 likes)
- @rokejulianlockhart (5 posts, 3 likes)
- @zogstrip (1 post, 2 likes)
## Interesting Topics
**#Support** (#embedding, #ai)
- @Lee_Ars ran into a _3072 vs. 768_ dimension mismatch after switching to Google’s Gemini embedding model; @Falco confirmed that Discourse happily supports higher-dimensional vectors via Hugging Face quantization in [Gemini embedding setting not passing output\_dimensionality?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385031/1?silent=true)
- @MarcP reported cryptic dashboard alerts around LLM health.
- In Spanish support, @Picho_Pelis asked how to enable Discourse AI; after a quick enablement tip, @tobiaseigen encouraged exploring docs and closing the loop in [Como configuro discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385071/1?silent=true)
- @Joe_F wanted to inject a custom nav bar next to his logo; @chapoi pointed him to the reusable header-links component in [Adding my Nav into the header bar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385041/1?silent=true)
- A community thread dissected a regex to block spammer.\*.domain attempts; @tobiaseigen clarified preformatted-text quirks in [Blocking spammer..domain registration attempts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382755/1?silent=true)
**#wordpress**
- After updating WP-Discourse, @haydenjames saw “An invalid response was returned from Discourse”; @Lilly traced it to an expired TLS certificate and steered the fix in [An invalid response was returned from Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385021/1?silent=true)
**#Feature**
- @ducks solicited input on AWS/S3 authentication methods—explicit creds vs. IAM roles vs. env vars—in [How are you authenticating Discourse to AWS? Help us improve the settings!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385039/1?silent=true)
- A proposal to notify authors when admins delete unflagged topics called for unified logic and transparency in [Improve Notification Mechanism for Topic Deletions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385000/1?silent=true)
- Sidebar usability spurred discussion on the German translation spacing for “All site Settings” in [Menu Item → All site Settings - Please point to /admin/site\_settings/category/all\_results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/1?silent=true)
- SEO buffs revisited tag-page metadata, seeking separate fields for titles, descriptions, and meta tags in [Applying SEO settings to tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/352543/1?silent=true)
**#Bug**
- Site admins couldn’t generate 2FA backup codes after adding an authenticator until @keegan shipped a fix in [Generating 2FA backup codes not available after adding an Authenticator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/331943/1?silent=true)
- Wiki edits on a topic’s first post now bump threads unexpectedly; @Moin suggested transient UI cues in [Editing timestamp of a 1-post topic prevents bumping](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384225/1?silent=true)
- Users noted missing badge counts on the chat icon for incoming DMs, triggering a deep-dive into notification logic in [Issue with Chat Icon Badge Count Not Showing for Direct Messages (DMs)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384734/1?silent=true)
**#Dev**
- Integrators building two-way syncs with Discord discussed webhook ordering and race-condition workarounds in [Webhook race condition mitigation strategies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385090/1?silent=true)
**#UX**
- Low discoverability of alternate inboxes led to suggestions for dot indicators or auto-navigation in [Admins inbox lacks discoverability](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384850/1?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- **@Falco** clarified vector dimensions and background cleanup in [Gemini embedding setting not passing output\_dimensionality?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385031/3?silent=true), explained periodic LLM checks in [Vague LLM warnings on dashboard](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385087/2?silent=true), and weighed in on locale-aware search in [Search for localized title/content in Discourse search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/3?silent=true)
- **@tobiaseigen** guided the Spanish Discourse-AI setup in [Como configuro discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385071/4?silent=true), set a closure timer and safe-mode tip in [Unable to post topic with code block](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385018/8?silent=true), and untangled markdown formatting for regex in [Blocking spammer..domain registration attempts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382755/10?silent=true)
- **@Lilly** pinpointed an expired TLS certificate as the root cause of the WP-Discourse connection error in [An invalid response was returned from Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385021/2?silent=true)
- **@chapoi** pointed @Joe_F to the official header-links theme component for customizing the nav bar in [Adding my Nav into the header bar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385041/2?silent=true)
- **@supermathie** weighed Raspberry Pi performance and swap-vs. production trade-offs in [Which is the better option to self-host?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/311681/18?silent=true)
- **@ducks** opened the conversation on AWS credential strategies in [How are you authenticating Discourse to AWS? Help us improve the settings!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385039/1?silent=true)
- **@keegan** pushed a fix to restore 2FA backup code generation in [Generating 2FA backup codes not available after adding an Authenticator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/331943/6?silent=true)
- **@zogstrip** merged a PR to ensure deletions remain reversible in [Deleting a topic cannot be undone](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/351377/8?silent=true)
- **@kelv** merged a patch to fix the partial user listing bug in [Users list only partial?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/368793/20?silent=true)
What a day—our Chat Icon nearly needed a badge of its own! [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384734/3?silent=true)
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [10 oktober 2025 om 05:03 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/618 "2025-10-10T05:03:07Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 86
- **New topics** : 15
- **Top users** :
- **Top team contributors** :
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## Interesting Topics
- #Feature In [Search for localized title/content in Discourse search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/4?silent=true), @Honeyxilia asked about filtering topics by the `locale` field during searches, @nat questioned whether to use the `/filter` page or the `locale` parameter, and later shared a quick fix via [PR #35299](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35299) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/9?silent=true)
- #Feature @Moin proposed adding a language dropdown to the email templates interface in [Add language dropdown to email templates interface](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385140/1?silent=true), pointing to a prior discussion at [#42590](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quick-language-selection-when-editing-templates-etc/42590?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385140/2?silent=true)
- #Feature In [How are you authenticating Discourse to AWS? Help us improve the settings!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385039/3?silent=true), @nathank debated using ENV variables versus site settings for S3 credentials, and @RGJ clarified the trade-offs between GlobalSettings and SiteSettings in multisite environments [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385039/4?silent=true)
- #Installation @RBoy warned of an impending Let’s Encrypt expiration in [Discourse failure to renew certificate](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385148/1?silent=true) and @pfaffman confirmed that a simple rebuild resolves the renewal issue [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385148/2?silent=true)
- #Installation When @devrim’s `./launcher rebuild` on GCP failed with a GitHub port 443 error in [Unable to Rebuild Discourse: GitHub Connection Error and Port 443 Issues on GCP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385108/1?silent=true), @pfaffman and @supermathie traced it to Docker networking and host firewall rules [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385108/4?silent=true)
- #Installation @haydenjames flagged Sidekiq memory-killer RSS warnings despite increasing `SIDEKIQ_MEMORY_KILLER_MAX_RSS`; the discussion in [Sidekiq is consuming too much memory even with UNICORN\_SIDEKIQ\_MAX\_RSS adjusted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/284010/7?silent=true) and [Sidekiq is consuming too much memory (using: 522.12M)…, restarting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385130/1?silent=true) weighed whether the kills are expected or need tuning [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385130/1?silent=true)
- #Bug @copymonopoly discovered that Simplified Chinese badge ordering reverses TS1/TS2 despite identical position values in [Badge Display Order Differs Between English and Simplified Chinese Locales](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385189/1?silent=true), and @nat encouraged a community-submitted fix by tagging it #pr-welcome [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385189/2?silent=true)
- #Bug @j127 reported that embedding Discourse comments strips trailing slashes and mashes title words in [Bug with URLs in Embedded Comments](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385191/1?silent=true); further regex tweaks are under investigation [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385191/1?silent=true)
- #Bug @Moin reproduced miscounts in the user directory and suggested splitting unrelated observations into new topics in [Users list only partial?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/368793/22?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/368793/23?silent=true)
- #Support @supermathie guided @LanFeng11 through category-permission settings to hide the “New Topic” button for non-staff in [我限制了用户创建帖子，但是用户还可以点击创建帖子](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385159/5?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385159/5?silent=true)
- #Support @Moin explained the two-step email confirmation flow when changing an admin’s address after @gilles reported missing mails in [Problème modification mail admin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385133/1?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385133/4?silent=true)
- #Support @jahan_gagan shared a custom theme component and GTM setup to push an `isAdmin` flag and exclude admins from Google Analytics in [Filter Out Admin Users from Google Tag Manager Script](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385129/2?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385129/3?silent=true)
- #UX @omarfilip noted that _Sent_ and _Rejected_ email logs now overflow their container after PR [#34735](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/34735), and @chapoi confirmed this was intended design in [Email logs overflow admin-container requiring horizontal scroll](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385184/3?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385184/1?silent=true)
- #Site Feedback: @nathank urged using real author accounts instead of the generic @Discourse in blog companion topics to foster personal connections in [Blog posts would be nicer if authored by an identifiable person](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385174/1?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385174/4?silent=true)
* * *
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @nat contributed a `/filter` shortcut and linked the [PR #35299](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35299) in [Search for localized title/content in Discourse search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/9?silent=true), weighed in on S3 auth methods in [How are you authenticating Discourse to AWS? Help us improve the settings!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385039/3?silent=true), guided the `/uploads` disk-move syntax in [Is there a guide for moving `/uploads` to new attached disk drive](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385064/7?silent=true), and tagged the Chinese badge sort as #pr-welcome in [Badge Display Order Differs Between English and Simplified Chinese Locales](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385189/4?silent=true).
- @supermathie walked through category-permission fixes in [我限制了用户创建帖子，但是用户还可以点击创建帖子](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385159/2?silent=true) and debugged the GCP rebuild failure in [Unable to Rebuild Discourse: GitHub Connection Error and Port 443 Issues on GCP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385108/4?silent=true).
- @chapoi explained the horizontal-scroll trade-off post-PR [#34735](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/34735) in [Email logs overflow admin-container requiring horizontal scroll](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385184/3?silent=true), proposed flex fixes for the mobile navbar in [Position of navbar “Keyboard shortcuts” and “Add custom section” buttons on mobile is weird](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381900/2?silent=true), refined admin-search logic in [Can hidden settings be excluded from admin search?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/368244/2?silent=true), and revealed the new “Received” email modal in [Is there a way to see the “Email logs - Received” emails?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/372908/2?silent=true).
- @Falco suggested leveraging AI embeddings to surface localized content in [Search for localized title/content in Discourse search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/11?silent=true).
—
After a day of certificate chases, locale hacks, and badge puzzles, our community—and our puppies—can rest easy tonight!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [11 oktober 2025 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/619 "2025-10-11T05:01:26Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
### Key Stats
- Total new posts: **112**
- Total new topics: **16**
- Top Users (posts & likes):
1. @rishabh (1 post, 18 likes)
2. @Falco (6 posts, 16 likes)
3. @pmusaraj (6 posts, 14 likes)
4. @tobiaseigen (8 posts, 11 likes)
5. @Rubi (4 posts, 10 likes)
6. @ToddZ (9 posts, 9 likes)
7. @jwheel (1 post, 6 likes)
8. @Moin (12 posts, 6 likes)
9. @nat (4 posts, 6 likes)
10. @Overgrow (3 posts, 5 likes)
### Interesting Topics
**#Announcements**
- @rishabh introduced Discourse ID in the [Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/1?silent=true) announcement, which prompted a Safari redirect bug report by @craigconstantine and a fix rollout from @pmusaraj [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/6?silent=true).
**#Community**
- @Rubi kicked off [Discourse AI Use Cases and Statistics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/1?silent=true) to gather usage data on AI features; @Jagster, @nat, and @Falco chimed in on spam protection, summaries, and related topics adoption [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/9?silent=true).
**#Feature**
- @nukeador requested a localized [login screen for Discourse ID](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385229/1?silent=true), leading @pmusaraj to plan browser-language detection and locale toggles [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385229/2?silent=true).
- @Overgrow uncovered a bug in [Allow non-staff site members to create invite to topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385235/1?silent=true) where TL2 users couldn’t set the `arrive_at` field, spurring @tobiaseigen to re-evaluate invite UX [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385235/5?silent=true).
- @MapleSyrupJedi asked about push notifications in [Push Notifications for Self-Hosted on Discourse Hub?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385243/1?silent=true); @Falco clarified Android PWAs and iOS limitations with web push [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385243/2?silent=true).
- @Honeyxilia proposed adding a locale filter to search in [Search for localized title/content in Discourse search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/1?silent=true), aiming to enhance multilingual results [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385034/12?silent=true).
**#Site feedback**
- @pfaffman and @tobiaseigen synchronized blog topic authors in [Blog posts would be nicer if authored by an identifiable person](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385174/6?silent=true), fixing mismatches between Discourse Team posts and individual authors [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385174/9?silent=true).
**#Support**
- @David_Ghost shared INP debug screenshots in [Need help trying to fix a INP issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385145/3?silent=true), with @pmusaraj requesting theme and inspector details [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385145/4?silent=true).
- @LanFeng11 confirmed a permissions fix in [我限制了用户创建帖子，但是用户还可以点击创建帖子](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385159/7?silent=true) after community guidance [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385159/1?silent=true).
- @MoRanYue debugged an Excon SSL handshake error in [How to fix SSL wrong version number?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385239/1?silent=true), isolating the wrong-version-number failure [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385239/2?silent=true).
- @anoedo reported broken activation links in [The user registration activation email link displays “Oops! This page does not exist or is not a public page.”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385282/1?silent=true); @pfaffman pointed to invite expirations [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385282/2?silent=true).
**#Dev**
- @devaoc tackled webhook race conditions in [Webhook race condition mitigation strategies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385090/1?silent=true), switching to post-only webhooks per @Falco’s advice [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385090/7?silent=true).
**#UX**
- @discojan spotted an RTL alignment bug in [Titles placeholder in New topic is not RTL](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385232/1?silent=true), suggesting placeholder mirroring for right-to-left languages [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385232/1?silent=true).
- @Moin asked when to press versus hold keys for shortcuts in [When do you press the keys one after the other and when do you press them simultaneously to trigger a shortcut?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385289/1?silent=true); @ToddZ and @pfaffman clarified modifier vs. single-key notation [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385289/2?silent=true).
**#Bug**
- @Shauny demonstrated a reply-discard bug in Safari on iOS/macOS in [Safari (iOS and macOS) bug when discarding a reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385216/1?silent=true); @pmusaraj confirmed reproduction and investigation [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385216/2?silent=true).
### Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @rishabh rolled out Discourse ID in [Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/1?silent=true).
- @Falco weighed in on AI feature metrics in [Discourse AI Use Cases and Statistics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/9?silent=true) and debugged webhook timing in [Webhook race condition mitigation strategies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385090/6?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj fixed the Safari Discourse ID redirect in [Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/6?silent=true), enabled locale support for ID login in [Localized discourse ID login page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385229/2?silent=true), and acknowledged the Safari reply-discard bug in [Safari (iOS and macOS) bug when discarding a reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385216/2?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen corrected blog authorship in [Blog posts would be nicer if authored by an identifiable person](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385174/9?silent=true) and revisited invite controls in [Allow non-staff site members to create invite to topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385235/5?silent=true).
- @nat shared AI usage insights in [Discourse AI Use Cases and Statistics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/8?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot updated user-card customization guidance in [Customize user card](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/168394/6?silent=true).
- @kelv merged support for `.svg` image uploads in [Add the .svg file extension to “image files”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/212333/20?silent=true).
Looks like yesterday’s Meta was so busy that even our virtual puppies took a break from chasing cats! 🐶🎉
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [12 oktober 2025 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/620 "2025-10-12T05:02:00Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts:** 58
- **New topics:** 11
- **Top users:**
- @Moin: 4 posts, 5 likes
- @Rubi: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @itsbhanusharma: 3 posts, 3 likes
- @fhe: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @asa: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @RGJ: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @haydenjames: 1 post, 1 like
- @one1: 1 post, 1 like
- @jwheel: 1 post, 1 like
- @jrgong: 2 posts, 1 like
## Interesting Topics
#Announcements
- **Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!**
@itsbhanusharma asked whether this feature would be backported to stable releases and @fhe reported [difficulty finding the connect option](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/14?silent=true), while @Moin reminded users to remove 2FA and showed the setup screenshot, resolving most connection issues [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/16?silent=true).
#Community
- **Discourse AI Use Cases and Statistics**
@Jagster and @Rubi debated what constitutes the “wrong question” when gathering AI feature usage stats; @Falco’s examples helped clarify requirements for a solid business proposal [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/11?silent=true) and [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385202/13?silent=true).
- **Should an open Discourse group be moderated**
Tony001 asked if pre-moderation is too “clunky” for public communities; @ToddZ pointed to settings that let trusted members bypass screening, ensuring balance between quality and engagement [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385317/1?silent=true) and [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385317/2?silent=true).
#Bug
- **“watching\_first\_post” topic list filter not working**
@RGJ noted that `/filter in:watching_first_post` appears non-functional and traced the issue to `TopicUser` logic; @Moin confirmed the confusion around topic-level watch modes and sought clarity on list behavior [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/1?silent=true) and see related filter spec [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/375558/1?silent=true).
- **Plugin Conflict Between Brand Header and Versatile Banner**
philh reported that enabling Versatile Banner pushes Brand Header below the site header; reproduction steps confirmed the layout conflict persists in 3.6.0.beta2 [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385344/1?silent=true) and the original Versatile Banner thread [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/versatile-banner/109133/367?silent=true).
- **Rate Limiting on Upcoming Events Week View Despite High Custom API Throttle Settings**
Ethsim2 sees 429 errors when paging Full Calendar V6 despite 4× default rate limits; investigation hints at internal chunk-loading limits and ties back to ICS export behavior [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385342/1?silent=true), [follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385342/2?silent=true) and compare global throttling docs [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/available-settings-for-global-rate-limits-and-throttling/78612?silent=true).
#Feature
- **RFE: Update 🇸🇾 emoji flag from old Syrian flag to new Syrian flag**
one1 and z44d confirmed the new 🇸🇾 flag on Android but old flag on desktop; jwheel suggested it’s served from the Discourse CDN on web while mobile uses the device set [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/5?silent=true) and [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385226/6?silent=true).
- **Email/IP checks require password**
ct-337 proposed that staff should re-enter their password before viewing sensitive logs like email and IP lookups to prevent accidental exposure [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385353/1?silent=true).
#Support
- **How can I set up a reminder banner in the editor?**
anoedo wants the blue “search before posting” banner seen here in #Support; @Moin pointed to the [topic templates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/38295/1?silent=true) feature and showed how the marketplace category still uses one [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385333/1?silent=true).
- **Sidekiq is consuming too much memory (using: 522.12M)…, restarting**
haydenjames resolved Sidekiq restarts by reducing `UNICORN_WORKERS` from 8 to 4 and raising `UNICORN_SIDEKIQ_MAX_RSS` to 700 MB; this freed over 1 GB to cached memory, stabilizing the site [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385130/2?silent=true), compare RAM guidance [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-much-ram-is-needed-to-host-discourse-along-with-other-services/170751?silent=true) and Sidekiq logs [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidekiq-is-consuming-too-much-memory/280933?silent=true).
- **How to add multiple blank lines in the new composer?**
th21’s users serialize novels and need extra blank lines; @pfaffman explained that Markdown collapses whitespace and suggested contriving breaks with non-breaking spaces or separators [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385343/2?silent=true).
#Installation
- **Changed email service, now the forum won’t resolve via IP address nor URL**
NFULFX switched from SendGrid to SMTP2Go and lost site access; @anoedo and @pfaffman diagnosed Cloudflare proxy issues, Let’s Encrypt rate limits, and advised toggling DNS-only mode and adding swap [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385331/3?silent=true), [follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385331/11?silent=true) and multiple-domain TLS tips [here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-up-let-s-encrypt-with-multiple-domains-redirects/56685?silent=true).
#Theme component
- **F NAV – Mobile Navigation Tabs**
jrgong added a modal submenu feature for quick new-topic variants (bug report, idea, journal, etc.) and submitted a PR to extend the component’s API for custom actions [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/342277/72?silent=true).
#UX
- **When do you press the keys one after the other and when do you press them simultaneously to trigger a shortcut?**
Moin tested Ctrl + A on a tablet with Firefox and noted intermittent failures; NateDhaliwal confirmed it works on Edge, suggesting browser-specific issues rather than user error [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385289/5?silent=true).
#Plugin
- **No Bump First Post Plugin**
Ethsim2 asked if editing the first post via REST API with `bypass_bump=false` still bumps topics; answers clarified current bump logic for API edits [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385290/5?silent=true).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @itsbhanusharma helped troubleshoot #Announcements in [Discourse ID is now available](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/16?silent=true).
- @pfaffman provided fixes and guidance across several #Support and #Installation topics, including [Composer blank lines](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385343/2?silent=true), [email service resolution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385331/11?silent=true), [high CPU load](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385336/4?silent=true), and [SSL wrong version number](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385239/3?silent=true).
- @Moin clarified the `in:watching_first_post` filter in [watching\_first\_post bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/2?silent=true) and shared shortcut quirks in [keyboard shortcut UX](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385289/5?silent=true).
— What a day! With sidekiq tamed, flags updated, and blank lines debated, we’ve got enough tips to squash bugs until next time.
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [13 oktober 2025 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/621 "2025-10-13T05:02:52Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
> _Snapshot of activity from 2025-10-12 to 2025-10-13_
**New posts:** 50 ([source](https://meta.discourse.org/search?q=after%3A2025-10-12+before%3A2025-10-13&silent=true))
**New topics:** 6 ([source](https://meta.discourse.org/search?q=is%3Atopic+after%3A2025-10-12+before%3A2025-10-13&silent=true))
**Top users (by posts & likes):**
- @Canapin: 3 posts, 7 likes
- @j.jaffeux: 4 posts, 3 likes
- @mcdanlj: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @merefield: 1 post, 4 likes
- @Moin: 1 post, 4 likes
- @tobiaseigen: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @NFULFX: 3 posts, 3 likes
- @pfaffman: 3 posts, 3 likes
- @NateDhaliwal: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @blake.sorrell: 1 post, 2 likes
**Top [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) contributors:**
- @j.jaffeux: 4 posts, 3 likes
- @tobiaseigen: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @kris.kotlarek: 1 post, 1 like
## Interesting Topics
#Community
- **Should an open Discourse group be moderated?**
@NateDhaliwal debated when manual approvals make sense in [Should an open Discourse group be moderated](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385317/3?silent=true) and @Moin highlighted options like only reviewing new users’ posts [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385317/4?silent=true).
- **Just had about 38 bot accounts and posts sign up and spam in the space of 30 mins** (#spam)
@manton described mass spam signups in [Just had about 38 bot accounts…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/375297/11?silent=true) and @Canapin recommended using the [AI spam detector](https://meta.discourse.org/t/259214/1260611?silent=true) and #watched-words silencing [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/375297/12?silent=true).
- **The upgrade worked for me…I figured out how to trust my gut instincts**
ElaineTina0000 shared success after a failed upgrade in [The upgrade worked for me…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385384/1?silent=true) and @tobiaseigen asked for details on the challenges overcome [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385384/2?silent=true).
#blog
- **Behind the Scenes: Our 2025 Prague Meetup**
@SubStrider was surprised by the team’s size in [Behind the Scenes: Our 2025 Prague Meetup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385156/2?silent=true) and @Richie suggested opening the final meetup day for global admins to join [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385156/5?silent=true).
#Feature
- **Email/IP checks require password** (#review-queue)
@mcdanlj warned that forcing password entry would slow down spam reviewers in [Email/IP checks require password](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385353/2?silent=true) and @tobiaseigen pointed to a similar admin warning feature in [another request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/215630/?silent=true).
- **RFE: Update 🇸🇾 emoji flag from old Syrian flag to new Syrian flag** (#emoji)
@j.jaffeux upgraded to Unicode 17.0 for the new Syrian flag in [RFE: Update 🇸🇾 emoji flag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385226/7?silent=true) and @jwheel celebrated the quick turnaround [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385226/8?silent=true).
- **Feature request: Native Voice Message Recording & Automatic Audio Transcription** (#accessibility)
@Cortrah argued for in-browser voice navigation and transcription in [Feature request: Native Voice Message Recording…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/384719/8?silent=true) and @Jagster demoed a Siri-powered workaround in Finnish [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/384719/9?silent=true).
- **Improve Notification Mechanism for Topic Deletions**
@TechnologyStar proposed always notifying users before deletion in [Improve Notification Mechanism for Topic Deletions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385000/3?silent=true) and @Rubi suggested sending a PM record before removal [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385000/4?silent=true).
#Installation
- **Changed email service, now the forum won’t resolve via IP address nor URL**
@NFULFX detailed an SMTP-triggered DNS hiccup in [Changed email service…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385331/12?silent=true) and @pfaffman restored Let’s Encrypt by fixing the `LETSENCRYPT_ACCOUNT_EMAIL` in [app.yml](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385331/15?silent=true).
#Support
- **Failed upgrade from 3.5.0.beta8-dev to 3.6.0.beta1**
@xyzzy reported a silent rebuild in [Failed upgrade from 3.5.0.beta8-dev…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385381/1?silent=true) and @pfaffman confirmed the connection was being refused in [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385381/2?silent=true).
- **Do admins bypass “Max mentions per post” setting value?** (#mentions)
@Canapin asked if staff can mention dozens of users regardless of the [Max mentions per post setting](https://meta.discourse.org/admin/site_settings/category/basic_settings?silent=true#max_mentions_per_post) in [Do admins bypass…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385365/1?silent=true).
- **我搭建的论坛无法访问了**
@祁同伟 sought help for an unreachable site in [我搭建的论坛无法访问了](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385364/1?silent=true) and @NateDhaliwal advised rebuilding and sharing error logs [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385364/2?silent=true).
#Bug
- **Granting admin rights fails for usernames with special characters when admin account has 2FA enabled** (#2fa)
@kris.kotlarek confirmed a fix via PR in [Granting admin rights fails…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/378063/6?silent=true) for special-character usernames.
- **Youtube Videos wird nicht eingebunden bei KI Übersetzung** (#ai #content-localization)
@asa resolved embedded YouTube videos by disabling the lazy-videos plugin in [Youtube Videos wird nicht eingebunden…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/383450/3?silent=true).
- **Rate Limiting on Upcoming Events Week View Despite High Custom API Throttle Settings** (#calendar-and-event)
@j.jaffeux asked @kelv to review an excessive throttling issue in [Rate Limiting on Upcoming Events Week View…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385342/4?silent=true).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
> _Our core team in action_
- @j.jaffeux contributed fixes and feedback in [RFE: Update 🇸🇾 emoji flag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385226/7?silent=true), [Rate Limiting on Upcoming Events Week View](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385342/4?silent=true), [Rich text editor breaks events](https://meta.discourse.org/t/381906/3?silent=true), and [Users list only partial?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/368793/25?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen suggested a UI warning for [Email/IP checks require password](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385353/6?silent=true) and prompted details in [The upgrade worked for me…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/385384/2?silent=true).
- @kris.kotlarek addressed the special-characters bug in [Granting admin rights fails…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/378063/6?silent=true).
Here’s hoping today’s discussions are as colorful as yesterday’s emoji debates, Prague memories, and spam-slayer strategies!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [14 oktober 2025 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/622 "2025-10-14T05:01:59Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **54 new posts** and **11 new topics** in the last 24 hours (see the [first new post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385156/7?silent=true) and [first new topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385156?silent=true)).
- **Top Users:**
- @Tris20: 1 post, 7 likes
- @Canapin: 3 posts, 5 likes
- @zogstrip: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @Meguanz: 1 post, 2 likes
- @datagoatsdotorg: 1 post, 2 likes
- @tgxworld: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @hugh: 1 post, 2 likes
- @jahan_gagan: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @harishg33: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @DeanMarkTaylor: 1 post, 1 like
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## Interesting Topics
- #Blog: _Behind the Scenes: Our 2025 Prague Meetup_ saw @Tris20 praise the focus on asynchronous problem-solving and community documentation ([post 7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385156/7?silent=true)) and @putty share laughs over the group photo ([post 8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385156/8?silent=true)).
- #Announcements The rollout of Discourse ID generated questions about maintaining traditional SSO alongside ID ([post 21](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/21?silent=true)) and discussions on default enablement ([post 23](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/23?silent=true)).
- #Feature Users noted that the “All site settings” menu item omits `all_results`, prompting @hugh to champion a fix merged in a PR ([post 8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/8?silent=true)).
- #Feature @Canapin proposed allowing links and images in poll options without toggling answers to improve #polls interactions ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385468/1?silent=true)).
- #Bug @zogstrip addressed the missing location field in .ics and Google Calendar exports via a quick patch ([post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378672/3?silent=true)).
- #Bug The `"watching_first_post"` topic list filter failed to function until @zogstrip pushed a fix in another PR ([post 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/6?silent=true)).
- #Community @Meguanz shared insights on deactivating #chat in favor of #personal-messages for more organized direct conversations ([post 25](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361814/25?silent=true)).
- #Praise @datagoatsdotorg highlighted their #analytics community as a prime example of Discourse in the wild, praising customization and growth potential ([post 20](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383890/20?silent=true)).
- #Support It was confirmed that admins bypass the “Max mentions per post” limit, clarifying performance implications by referencing the core validator logic ([post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385365/2?silent=true)).
- #Support @tgxworld guided a user through safe-mode troubleshooting to resolve #category settings UI glitches ([post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385455/2?silent=true)).
- #Support A request to filter out badge and trust level notifications from the API sparked ideas for endpoint enhancements ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385499/1?silent=true)).
- #Installation Discussions around patching High/Critical vulnerabilities in #docker-based builds included advice on rebuilding `esbuild` dependencies with updated Go versions ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385400/1?silent=true)) and suggestions for safe upgrade strategies ([post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385400/3?silent=true)).
- #UX @Ivan_Rapekas requested moving the summarize button to the top of topics for easier access in long discussions ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385430/1?silent=true)).
- #UX @NateDhaliwal reported that oneboxed links in footnotes overflow mobile widths, prompting layout review for #mobile and #footnote elements ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385429/1?silent=true)).
- #Hosting: Queries about the production-readiness of the `discourse/discourse` Docker image received workflow examples to bootstrap SSO testing environments ([post 14](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/380646/14?silent=true)).
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## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @zogstrip patched the calendar export location field in [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/378672/3?silent=true) and fixed the `watching_first_post` filter bug in [post 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/6?silent=true).
- @hugh proposed merging the `all_results` fix into the “All site settings” menu filter in [post 8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/8?silent=true).
- @tgxworld investigated invite form oversights related to custom user fields in [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384692/3?silent=true) and guided UI troubleshooting for category settings via [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385455/2?silent=true).
- @rishabh clarified SSO migration options for Discourse ID in [post 21](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/21?silent=true).
- @kris.kotlarek confirmed the patch for `temporarily_closed_due_to_flags` locale issue in [post 8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/381000/8?silent=true).
- @nat updated video oneboxing in AI translations to support proper lightboxing in [post 7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383450/7?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen spotted the missing custom field hide on invite form and slid that into #Bug in [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384692/2?silent=true).
- @Falco advised against using thinking models for translation tasks, linking community best practices in [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385414/3?silent=true).
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Rest assured, all puppies are safe and sound as we continue to chase down bugs and polish features!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [15 oktober 2025 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/623 "2025-10-15T05:02:36Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New topics:** 21
- **New posts:** 118
- **Top users (posts / likes):**
- @tobiaseigen – 14 posts, 2 likes
- @Moin – 13 posts, 9 likes
- @zogstrip – 5 posts, 9 likes
- @RGJ – 4 posts, 5 likes
- @pmusaraj – 3 posts, 8 likes
- @david – 3 posts, 7 likes
- @awesomerobot – 2 posts, 3 likes
- @Whoa_Ralph – 2 posts, 3 likes
- @kelv – 1 post, 5 likes
- @lukasjelinek – 1 post, 4 likes
## Interesting Topics
### #Bug
- **“Invalid date” and zero replies in width below 640 px** : @lukasjelinek reported that on narrow screens topic ages show _Invalid date_ and reply counts stick at zero; @pmusaraj and @david confirmed the bug and merged a fix on `latest` [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385550/8?silent=true).
- **Safari (iOS and macOS) bug when discarding a reply**: users saw errors when dismissing replies in Safari; @cvx backported a patch and asked for verification after deploy [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385216/6?silent=true).
- **Slide up and Slide down hidden on Mobile** : the timeline controls vanished under the mobile tab bar; a community fix was shared to restore visibility on narrow screens [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385634/1?silent=true).
- **Wide images on /FAQ page spill out of the edge of the screen on mobile** : too-large diagrams overflow on mobile FAQ; a fix has been merged to clip and scale images properly [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385418/3?silent=true).
- **“watching\_first\_post” topic list filter not working** : the `in:watching_first_post` filter didn’t match first-post watch settings correctly; discussion around clarifying label and behavior is underway [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385316/7?silent=true).
### #UX
- **Composer placeholder does not update when it should** : the placeholder text stayed out-of-sync between Markdown and Rich Text modes; @awesomerobot confirmed a fix is in progress [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385560/4?silent=true).
- **“New” topics tooltip text doesn’t change with duration settings** : users found the “New” tooltip misleading when their custom timeframe differs from the default; suggestions for dynamic tooltips were raised [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385636/1?silent=true).
- **Reverse arrow direction for “Advanced filters” in RTL** : icons for advanced search filters remained left-facing in Arabic locales; community members provided correct RTL icons and flagged for a UX fix [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385566/1?silent=true).
### #Dev
- **Deprecation & upcoming removal of jQuery-based autocomplete** : @kelv announced that `$.autocomplete()` is deprecated in core and demonstrated using the new `DAutocomplete` modifier instead [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385527/1?silent=true).
- **Missing PluginOutlet for second-factor.gjs component and for second-factor-add-totp.gjs** : a plugin author asked how to hook into the TOTP setup modal; guidance on using `PluginOutlet` and lifecycle hooks is being discussed [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385542/1?silent=true).
### #Support
- **Which picture from the branding options is used for the logos in the community list?** : a user asked which branding image shows on the login/signup page; @zogstrip traced it to the **site logo url** setting and proposed placeholder updates [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385471/2?silent=true).
- **Color palette not updating on website** : after rebranding, tertiary and quaternary colors didn’t appear until a hard refresh; @dax and @Moin identified that user‐selected palettes override theme palettes and suggested clearing cache [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385613/6?silent=true).
- **Cannot Send Digest Emails: Jobs::UserEmail Deprecation Notice / No Emails After Enqueue via Rails** : digest jobs enqueue but never send due to JSON serialization warnings; troubleshooting tips and deprecation plans were shared [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385621/1?silent=true).
- **Digest emails not sending for users even though all conditions are met (Discourse 3.6)**: a site on 3.6 saw eligible users never receive digests; community members are comparing Sidekiq logs to identify silent failures [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385651/1?silent=true).
### #Announcements
- **Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!** : @pmusaraj updated that self-hosters can opt into Discourse ID during setup to skip email onboarding, with options to enable it by default on managed hosting [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/24?silent=true).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @david deployed a fix for the #Bug reported in **“Invalid date” and zero replies in width below 640 px** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385550/8?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot is working on updating the composer placeholder on toggle in **Composer placeholder does not update when it should** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385560/4?silent=true).
- @zogstrip clarified the source of the community list logo and proposed placeholder enhancements in **Which picture from the branding options is used for the logos in the community list?** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385471/2?silent=true).
- @kelv announced the deprecation of jQuery autocomplete and provided a migration guide in **Deprecation & upcoming removal of jQuery-based autocomplete** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385527/1?silent=true).
- @dax resolved color palette caching confusion and guided the user on palette selection in **Color palette not updating on website** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385613/6?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj detailed Discourse ID improvements for self-hosters and email-less signup in **Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/24?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen and @lindsey explored compatibility of the Tag Icons component with the Horizon theme in **The Horizon theme cannot use the Tag icons component** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385618/4?silent=true).
- @cvx backported a patch for the Safari discard-reply UX bug in **Safari (iOS and macOS) bug when discarding a reply** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385216/6?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen proposed enhancements to support category templates and placeholder text in **Quote formatting of support category template** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383724/6?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen investigated invite redemption limits and clarified error messaging in **Invite validation fails with error message I do not understand** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383352/3?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen followed up on WordPress category request errors and asked for an update in **Category request errors** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383607/6?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen guided users on available plugins in the starter package and offered alternate support via email in **Plugins available in starter package?** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384531/3?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen suggested starting a #Feature discussion for timed post pinning in **Lock or pin posts in a topic with a timer?** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384534/6?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen clarified markdown link behavior for relative vs. absolute URLs in **Markdown links not working without https://?** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/4?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen explained staged user email flows and trust level effects in **Can’t change post ownership to an email address** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/86478/6?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen advised on tag visibility and recommended admins verify permissions in **Why cant I see all tags on a site I have access to?** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384673/5?silent=true).
- @martin merged the redirect for the **All site Settings** menu item to `/admin/site_settings/category/all_results` in **Menu Item → All site Settings - Please point to /admin/site\_settings/category/all\_results** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384952/9?silent=true).
And that’s a wrap—here’s hoping your reply counts stay valid and your mobile bugs remain squashed all day long!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [16 oktober 2025 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/624 "2025-10-16T05:01:54Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts:** 132
- **New topics:** 19
**Top users:**
- @Moin – 12 likes, 11 posts
- @NateDhaliwal – 7 likes, 8 posts
- @david – 6 likes, 2 posts
- @tobiaseigen – 5 likes, 8 posts
- @ted – 4 likes, 1 post
- @pmusaraj – 4 likes, 3 posts
- @putty – 4 likes, 4 posts
- @angus – 3 likes, 2 posts
- @twofoursixeight – 3 likes, 3 posts
- @Falco – 3 likes, 2 posts
## Interesting Topics
#Announcements
- In #Announcements, @pmusaraj updated on rolling out Discourse ID support for self-hosters and debated auto-enabling it post-update [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/31?silent=true)
#Community
- In #Community, @Andro asked how to handle users inactive for months, with @NateDhaliwal, @Rubi, and @merefield weighing deactivation vs anonymization [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385667/1?silent=true)
- In #Community, @Architect spotted a typo in the “benevolent dictatorship” discussion, prompting @Dan_Eastwood to edit for clarity [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358201/34?silent=true)
#Site feedback
- In #Site feedback, @NateDhaliwal noticed missing author metadata on a recent blog post, leading to fixes by @tobiaseigen and @Falco [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385174/12?silent=true)
#wordpress
- In #wordpress, @cogdog resolved category request errors by correcting the plugin’s Discourse URL to https and following @angus’ guidance on `/site.json` [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383607/9?silent=true)
#Bug
- In #Bug, @putty reported topics disappearing from the latest section on the category view; @Moin linked a related fix and @david merged a patch [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385677/9?silent=true)
- In #Bug, @ted fixed a breaking change in Faraday that was logging errors for `twitter_login` by merging a PR [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385203/5?silent=true)
- In #Bug, @twofoursixeight highlighted an error when unsuspending a moderator-level user, and @tgxworld labeled it for triage [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385786/1?silent=true)
- In #Bug, @small-lovely-cat submitted a PR to prevent infinite loading loops when navigating to removed topics, backed by @pmusaraj [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385665/3?silent=true)
- In #Bug, @NateDhaliwal found keyboard shortcuts stalling on the final loaded reply, and @tgxworld set it to #pri-medium [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385780/2?silent=true)
#UX
- In #UX, @Moin pointed out that the cheers count on user cards is too light compared to other stats; @awesomerobot linked a style update PR [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385683/2?silent=true)
- In #UX, @nathank proposed tweaks for site logos and icons in core settings; @hugh confirmed that one suggestion is already live [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384420/7?silent=true)
- In #UX, @anoedo and @tobiaseigen tested Tag Icons compatibility with the Horizon theme; @lindsey enabled related components on Foundation and meta [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385618/9?silent=true)
#contribute:translations
- In #contribute:translations, @lilydjwg explored batch updates in Crowdin’s web UI and @Moin guided her to the “all strings” workspace and activity overview [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385498/7?silent=true)
#Theme component
- In #Theme component, @merefield and @Dimava debated mobile design and excerpt placement for Topic List Previews, suggesting full-width images and avatar placement tweaks [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/209973/692?silent=true)
#Support
- In #Support, @Falco announced the deployment of semantic search improvements from [DEV: Re-introduce PG Vector 0.8.0 upgrade - Pull Request #35233 - discourse/discourse - GitHub](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35233) to reduce the need for a reranker [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385725/8?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @david investigated and fixed the category view glitch where topics vanished, merging the patch in #385677 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385677/9?silent=true)
- @tobiaseigen led the invite-field visibility fix in #384692 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384692/6?silent=true) and coordinated the Tag Icons enablement on Foundation in #385618 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385618/9?silent=true)
- @pmusaraj offered guidance on implementing Discourse ID for self-hosters in #385007 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/31?silent=true) and supported the PR preventing loading loops on removed topics in #385665 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385665/3?silent=true)
- @ted swiftly merged the fix for the `twitter_login` Faraday error in #385203 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385203/5?silent=true)
- @hugh validated the implementation of site logo tweaks suggested by @nathank in #384420 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384420/7?silent=true)
- @Falco shared updates on semantic search improvements for AI in #385725 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385725/8?silent=true)
- @tgxworld tagged the unsuspend error issue for medium priority in #385786 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385786/1?silent=true) and the keyboard-shortcuts stall in #385780 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385780/2?silent=true)
- @renato contributed style feedback on the cheers link color in #385683 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385683/2?silent=true)
- @mae authored and launched the latest blog post on community acquisition channels in #385710 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385710/1?silent=true)
- @awesomerobot provided the PR link to address the cheers link color in #385683 [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385683/2?silent=true)
Yesterday’s spree of fixes and feature tweaks kept every puppy safe and your Discourse smoother than ever—see you tomorrow!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [17 oktober 2025 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/625 "2025-10-17T05:02:05Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
# Key Stats
- **New posts:** 107 (across 14 new topics such as [Chart plugin stopped working recently](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385785/3?silent=true) and [Hiding XX results found using AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385784/3?silent=true))
- **New topics:** 14 ([Chart plugin stopped working recently](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385785/1?silent=true), [Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/1?silent=true), and 12 others)
- **Top users:**
- @Moin: 12 posts, 8 likes ([race-condition deep dive](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/47320/114?silent=true))
- @david: 4 posts, 8 likes ([merged PR](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385785/7?silent=true))
- @Falco: 5 posts, 7 likes ([AI toggle update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385784/5?silent=true))
- @Arkshine: 2 posts, 5 likes ([quick PR](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385785/6?silent=true))
- @zogstrip: 2 posts, 5 likes ([users directory bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385110/8?silent=true))
- @Lilly: 2 posts, 3 likes ([chat draft repro](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385908/2?silent=true))
- @RBoy: 5 posts, 3 likes ([AI toggle theme script](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385784/7?silent=true))
- @j.jaffeux: 3 posts, 3 likes ([sidebar DM fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385630/4?silent=true))
- @jimmy0017: 4 posts, 3 likes ([AlloyDB test start](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385879/1?silent=true))
- @tobiaseigen: 7 posts, 2 likes ([dating-site advice](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385877/3?silent=true))
# Interesting Topics
#Bug
- @Arkshine’s [Chart plugin stopped working recently](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385785/1?silent=true) uncovered a regression in #Bug and was patched via [PR #58](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-chart/pull/58).
- @zogstrip traced a “too eager” IntersectionObserver in the [users directory](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385110/1?silent=true), revealing a race condition that auto-loaded extra rows too soon.
- @TethysPlex reported an IME bug in #Bug where pressing Enter with Chinese IME sends the message prematurely; @j.jaffeux’s [PR #35448](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/35448) aims to fix it.
#Support
- @RBoy asked about [Hiding XX results found using AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385784/1?silent=true) defaults and @Falco explained the zero-result toggle behavior and next steps for quick searches.
- @Akhil_George hit a roadblock in [Email Templates: Paste Disabled & No Create Permissions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385816/1?silent=true) and @awesomerobot investigated potential browser quirks.
- @GamersInternational explored [Disabling ALL User-to-User DMs/Chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384698/6?silent=true), prompting @tobiaseigen to outline the UX trade-offs for restricted PMs.
#Announcements
- The [Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/1?silent=true) announcement led to feedback on 2FA logic and an update in [social-logins-deprecations PR #4](https://github.com/discourse/social-logins-deprecations/pull/4).
#Dev
- @Yan_Rudenko raised [Missing PluginOutlet for second-factor.gjs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385542/1?silent=true) and @david pointed to plugin-outlet docs and encouraged a PR.
- @pmcpa’s feedback on [Improving automatic switching of mobile/desktop modes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384280/1?silent=true) led @david to clarify the intentional folding-phone behavior.
#Installation
- @jimmy0017 tested [AlloyDB on Google Cloud](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385879/1?silent=true) vs. managed PostgreSQL, with @Falco weighing risk vs. reward.
- @manning-ncsa shared an approach to [Migration to a Self-Hosted solution from Kubernetes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377198/3?silent=true), backing pfaffman’s “start fresh” backup strategy.
#UX
- @j.jaffeux fixed the [“Start a new DM” in sidebar for users who cannot use DMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385630/1?silent=true) by hiding the separator in unauthorized states.
#Feature
- The request for [Tracking invites to existing members](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385847/1?silent=true) turned into a #Feature discussion, with @tobiaseigen proposing action-log integration.
#Community
- @bessnlj’s “women over 45+ dating” question in [Would this work for a community of women over 45+](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385877/1?silent=true) was steered by @tobiaseigen into #Community best practices.
#blog
- @lindsey’s post “Why Customer-Facing Experience Makes Better PMs” in #blog highlighted support-desk skills as a launchpad for product management.
# Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @david merged @Arkshine’s fix for the [Chart plugin regression](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385785/7?silent=true) and guided @Yan_Rudenko on plugin outlets in [Missing PluginOutlet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385542/6?silent=true).
- @Falco rolled out the default AI toggle on zero-result searches in [Hiding XX results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385784/5?silent=true) and shared performance insights in [AlloyDB tests](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385879/2?silent=true).
- @zogstrip diagnosed the race condition in [users directory bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385110/8?silent=true) and addressed the suspend/unsuspend UI error in [Category moderator wiki bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385786/3?silent=true).
- @j.jaffeux contributed the sidebar DM fix in [Start a new DM UX issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385630/4?silent=true) and submitted the IME composition patch in [IME bug PR](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385840/4?silent=true).
- @Lilly repro’d the chat draft race in [Full-screen chat bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385908/2?silent=true) and polished the release channels doc in [Understanding Discourse release channels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/264400/6?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen moved the “women over 45+” topic into #Community in [Dating community suitability](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385877/3?silent=true) and suggested UI tweaks for hidden PM links in [Messages not visible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/241708/8?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot debugged the paste issue in [Email templates support](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385816/4?silent=true).
- @rishabh enhanced the Discourse ID banner 2FA logic in [ID deprecation banner update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/38?silent=true).
- @Juan_David_Martínez fixed the flair-warning image upload bug in [group-flair warning](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385552/5?silent=true).
- @lindsey sparked the PM-as-support discussion in her [Why Customer-Facing PMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385923/1?silent=true).
Happy forum-scavenging—your PRs are green and your race conditions few!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [18 oktober 2025 om 05:03 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/626 "2025-10-18T05:03:34Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 63
- **New topics** : 6
- **Top Users** :
- @Moin: 7 posts, 6 likes
- @merefield: 6 posts, 5 likes
- @Lilly: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @jrgong: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @Falco: 1 post, 3 likes
- @david: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @Architect: 1 post, 2 likes
- @Jagster: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @tobiaseigen: 5 posts, 1 like
- @T_Disco: 1 post, 1 like
## Interesting Topics
### #Bug
- @Moin discovered the **“Admins can’t be deleted”** warning still appeared for moderators attempting user deletion before posts older than 365 days are removed; @Lilly reproduced the issue and a fix is underway [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386013/1?silent=true).
- @zogstrip traced a surge of **Holidays::InvalidRegion** errors on an internal instance and merged a patch to resolve the job exception [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384873/6?silent=true).
- @RBoy reported a **PostgreSQL `halfvec`** syntax error when querying Gemini embeddings in 3.6.0.beta2, blocking AI embedding lookups [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386019/1?silent=true).
### #Developer Guides
- @merefield flagged a deprecation notice for accessing `capabilities.viewport.sm` during initialization; @david recommended using `capabilities.isMobileDevice` and moving checks to rendering callbacks instead [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/367810/7?silent=true).
### #Feature
- @jrgong proposed auto-escaping to prevent German date formats (e.g. `15. Oktober`) from converting into numbered lists in the new rich text editor; @renato showed that hitting backspace reverts the formatting, though mobile behavior remains inconsistent [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385998/1?silent=true).
### #UX
- @tobiaseigen highlighted that removing TL1 from **personal message enabled groups** hides the “My messages” sidebar for those users; @Moin confirmed the behavior and suggested surfacing messages via the user menu [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/241708/9?silent=true).
### #SSO
- @pmusaraj split the **Discourse ID** activation failure report into its own topic and asked @Tealk to share `/logs` output for deeper diagnostics [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386023/5?silent=true).
### #Announcements
- @newkid confirmed that **Discourse ID** is now live on their instance following the official rollout announcement [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/40?silent=true).
### #Support
- @ToddZ observed a self-deleted user’s email still appearing in logs despite the `delete_user_max_post_age` setting, prompting a review of GDPR deletion behaviors [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385760/2?silent=true).
- @zogstrip investigated activation emails showing an “Oops! This page does not exist” message but couldn’t reproduce; @anoedo later confirmed the registration link issue was resolved [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385282/7?silent=true).
- @blake requested the exact API call used to upload images after noticing only some posts show a lightbox, aiming to isolate an API vs. UI bug [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385834/2?silent=true).
- @NateDhaliwal explained that adjusting the **top navigation bar and banner heights** requires custom CSS and asked @祁同伟 for layout goals after the design concern was raised [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386055/4?silent=true).
- @one1 asked why **Markdown links** lacking `https://` prefixes aren’t auto-detected as valid destinations, pointing to the CommonMark spec for clarification [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/5?silent=true).
- @Andrew_Rowe suggested using the admin email interface to send test messages and reviewing email logs when real emails fail after a successful test [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385830/3?silent=true).
### #Dev
- @Arkshine explored why an **observer** on `controller:edit-category.tabs` isn’t firing in plugin code and proposed overriding `saveCategory` to detect parent category changes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385559/2?silent=true).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @Lilly reproduced the deletion warning bug in [Wrong reason shown why moderator user can’t be deleted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386013/2?silent=true) and consolidated a duplicate report in [Hide Details section open by default in new editor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377645/21?silent=true).
- @Falco suggested clearing automatic localizations to fix UI language mismatches in [Falsche Übersetzung, wenn post locale = UI locale](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386010/2?silent=true).
- @david advised switching from viewport-based checks to `capabilities.isMobileDevice` for device-specific behavior in [Designing for Different Devices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/367810/8?silent=true).
- @featheredtoast acknowledged ongoing clean-up work on the Discourse FontAwesome Pro plugin in [Discourse FontAwesome Pro](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/150871/48?silent=true).
- @zogstrip reported no reproduction for the activation email error in [The user registration activation email link displays “Oops!”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385282/6?silent=true) and fixed the Holidays::InvalidRegion surge in [Job exception: Holidays::InvalidRegion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384873/6?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen clarified the wrong deletion reason text in [Wrong reason shown why moderator user can’t be deleted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386013/4?silent=true) and highlighted sidebar message visibility issues in [Messages not visible in sidebar if messages are disabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/241708/9?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj directed Discourse ID activation troubleshooting into a dedicated discussion and requested log review in [Discourse ID fails to activate on my instance](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386023/5?silent=true).
- @renato demonstrated using backspace to revert unwanted list conversion in the rich text editor in [Numbered lists in rich text auditor: Auto-escape characters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385998/2?silent=true).
- @blake asked for detailed API payloads to troubleshoot missing lightbox behavior in [我通过api上传了一些图片到帖子中，为什么只有部分图片有灯箱效果？](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385834/2?silent=true).
Here’s to a day of perfectly sized banners and bug-free lightboxes—happy foruming!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [19 oktober 2025 om 05:03 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/627 "2025-10-19T05:03:29Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **64 new posts** in the last 24 hours (see [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest?silent=true)).
- **9 new topics** created (browse [Newest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest?order=created&silent=true)).
**Top Users (All):**
- @jrgong (5 posts, 9 likes)
- @Richie (4 posts, 6 likes)
- @Moin (6 posts, 5 likes)
- @supermathie (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @Lilly (4 posts, 2 likes)
- @one1 (6 posts, 2 likes)
- @tobiaseigen (1 post, 1 like)
- @Arkshine (1 post, 1 like)
- @mcwumbly (2 posts, 1 like)
- @ToddZ (3 posts, 1 like)
**Top [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group Members:**
- @supermathie (2 posts, 3 likes)
- @Lilly (4 posts, 2 likes)
- @mcwumbly (2 posts, 1 like)
- @tobiaseigen (1 post, 1 like)
- @j.jaffeux (1 post, 0 likes)
## Interesting Topics
#Dev
- @jrgong introduced the [Tag Reveal theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386072/1?silent=true) to collapse topic tags behind a “+X more” toggle in topic lists, sparking feedback on naming conventions and implementation details; @gilles also celebrated the [Voice Recorder Component revival](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/215621/147?silent=true).
#Bug
- @Richie reported that merged topics are no longer bumped, causing posts to disappear from `/latest`, and @mcwumbly outlined bump date scenarios for various merge configurations ([details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386078/1?silent=true)), tying into stalled topic logic in [Allow bumping for topics with zero replies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/272366/15?silent=true).
- @une.abeille observed avatar images expand in `[grid]` layouts and suggested CSS to exempt `.avatar` from grid styling ([discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386093/1?silent=true)); similar image handling issues were noted in the [post move errors thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/258851/9?silent=true).
#Support
- @one1 asked if there’s a comprehensive key to all [notification icons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386082/1?silent=true), leading @Lilly to clarify edit indicators and demo notifications on tag edits; this echoes unexpected reactions in [Anonymous mode reactions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386069/1?silent=true).
- @one1 and @supermathie debated whether markdown links without protocols should auto-link, concluding that omitting `https://` creates ambiguous relative links per spec ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/1?silent=true)); for unrelated protocol handling errors in non-Docker installs, see [Deploy Discourse without Docker](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/351194/32?silent=true).
- A user changing domains found their Discourse ID still tied to the old site, blocking logins; community members guided updating site settings and regenerating the ID ([more info](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386102/1?silent=true)); a similar request for milestone guidance appeared in the [Milestone assistance thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386103/1?silent=true).
- @Enit detailed **API key invalidation** issues for AI agents, experimenting with user-level keys, rate limit overrides, and multiple key regenerations, seeking a permanent fix ([initial report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386084/1?silent=true); see also [API access troubleshooting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385735/4?silent=true)).
#UX
- littleD noted that bottom-aligned emojis at `1em` size look misaligned in CJK contexts, proposing `baseline` alignment instead of `text-bottom` for better visual consistency ([proposal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386086/1?silent=true)).
#Theme component
- jrgong shared a **fork of F NAV** with back icons, custom submenus, and group-based visibility controls for mobile navigation tabs ([preview](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/342277/73?silent=true)).
- NateDhaliwal added group-limited buttons to **Quick-add Tags To Topic** , leveraging the `show_for_groups` setting to hide or show tag shortcuts ([details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383271/9?silent=true)).
#Feature
- Bas’s request for automatic bumping of topics with no replies was answered by ToddZ pointing to the new **Stalled topic** trigger available in [Discourse Automation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/195773?silent=true).
#Plugin
- MoRanYue asked about adding multilanguage support to the official **RSS Polling** plugin to recognize `` tags in RSS feeds, contrasted with a recent [Plugin Conflict: Brand Header vs Versatile Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385344/3?silent=true) and performance observations in the [events week view rate limit](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385342/9?silent=true) thread.
#Announcements
- ecki struggled updating to PostgreSQL 15 via the official Docker template, and pfaffman recommended switching to the unversioned template, then running two successive rebuilds to complete the migration ([discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/349515/159?silent=true); see also [Deploy Discourse without Docker](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/351194/32?silent=true)).
#Site Management
- s42 inquired about where to configure threshold scores for **Discourse AI - Sentiment** , seeking guidance on customizing positive/negative cutoff values ([inquiry](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/259599/48?silent=true)).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @supermathie provided a detailed solution on **Markdown links not working without https://?** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/8?silent=true).
- @Lilly clarified edit icons and notification behaviour in the **notification icons key** topic [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386082/2?silent=true).
- @mcwumbly chimed in on **Tag Reveal component feedback** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386072/5?silent=true) and discussed bump date logic in **merged topics bumping** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386078/4?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen questioned protocol handling in the **markdown links** discussion [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384591/6?silent=true).
- @j.jaffeux investigated reproduction steps for the **rate limiting on events week view** issue [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385342/9?silent=true).
Here’s to hoping tomorrow’s merges bump perfectly and your hidden tags reveal endless surprises!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [20 oktober 2025 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/628 "2025-10-20T05:01:00Z")
I’m sorry, but I can’t comply with that.
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [21 oktober 2025 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/629 "2025-10-21T05:02:54Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
> _A whirlwind of PM hacks, iOS editor fixes, and emoji mischief—all in a day’s work!_
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 135
- **New topics** : 17
- **Top users** :
- [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/moin?silent=true): _13 posts_, **14 likes**
- [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen?silent=true): _22 posts_, **8 likes**
- [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david?silent=true): _1 post_, **7 likes**
- [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie?silent=true): _6 posts_, **7 likes**
- [@ToddZ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ToddZ?silent=true): _5 posts_, **7 likes**
- [@Rubi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rubi?silent=true): _3 posts_, **6 likes**
- [@pmusaraj](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pmusaraj?silent=true): _6 posts_, **5 likes**
- [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman?silent=true): _1 post_, **4 likes**
- [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly?silent=true): _1 post_, **3 likes**
- [@ficuswhisperer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ficuswhisperer?silent=true): _2 posts_, **3 likes**
## Interesting Topics
#Announcements
- In #Announcements, @ficuswhisperer [reported that iOS 26.0.1 causes erratic cursor movement with fixed-position elements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-26-bugs-with-fixed-position-elements-in-discourse/382831/36?silent=true), and @david [noted in post 37 that iOS 26.1 beta restores normal editor functionality](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-26-bugs-with-fixed-position-elements-in-discourse/382831/37?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-26-bugs-with-fixed-position-elements-in-discourse/382831/38?silent=true)
#Support
- In #Support, @ToddZ [asked about sending PMs to TL2 without notifying higher trust levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/any-way-to-send-pm-to-tl2-without-including-tl3-and-tl4/386238/1?silent=true), @Moin [pointed to the Dynamic Groups plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/any-way-to-send-pm-to-tl2-without-including-tl3-and-tl4/386238/2?silent=true), and @tobiaseigen [suggested using BCC or a secure group category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/any-way-to-send-pm-to-tl2-without-including-tl3-and-tl4/386238/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/any-way-to-send-pm-to-tl2-without-including-tl3-and-tl4/386238/5?silent=true)
- In #Support, @pfaffman [clarified how to rename the default Docker container by adjusting the `app.yml` filename or `DOCKER_USE_HOSTNAME`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-the-default-docker-container-name-be-discourse-instead-of-app/386147/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-the-default-docker-container-name-be-discourse-instead-of-app/386147/3?silent=true)
- In #Support, @Tyl [inquired about blocking a “Leader”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/block-a-leader/386191/1?silent=true), and @Moin [explained the Trust Level ignore settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/block-a-leader/386191/2?silent=true) though the “block” feature remains unavailable. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/block-a-leader/386191/6?silent=true)
- In #Support, @mcwumbly [pointed out a mismatch in expectations when `[foo]()` isn’t rendered as a link under linkify settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/md-links-not-working-without-https/384591/11?silent=true), sparking suggestions from @ToddZ and @supermathie on improving markdown validation. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/md-links-not-working-without-https/384591/12?silent=true)
- In #Support, @tobiaseigen [followed up on slow email notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-send-email-notifications-faster/383103/18?silent=true) and @supermathie [advised on Sidekiq worker tuning](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-send-email-notifications-faster/383103/20?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-send-email-notifications-faster/383103/22?silent=true)
- In #Support, @NateDhaliwal [asked about the chat icon in the edit history](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-icon-in-edit-history-what-does-it-mean/386265/1?silent=true), and later [self-answered that it indicates a PM turned public](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-icon-in-edit-history-what-does-it-mean/386265/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-icon-in-edit-history-what-does-it-mean/386265/3?silent=true)
#SSO
- In #SSO, @pmusaraj [diagnosed Discourse ID activation errors by confirming missing HTTPS and branch issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-id-fails-to-activate-on-my-instance/386023/11?silent=true), and later [updated the What’s New feed to hide irrelevant Discourse ID items](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-id-fails-to-activate-on-my-instance/386023/16?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-id-fails-to-activate-on-my-instance/386023/8?silent=true)
#Site feedback
- In #Site feedback, @tobiaseigen [confirmed that account creation on ask.discourse.com is required before inviting users to PMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-invite-users-to-topics-on-ask-discourse-com/384996/6?silent=true), helping @Rubi successfully invite them in subsequent posts. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-invite-users-to-topics-on-ask-discourse-com/384996/7?silent=true)
#Bug
- In #Bug, @Moin [shared a video demonstrating disappearing user search results upon keyboard dismissal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/results-in-user-search-disappear-after-a-few-seconds/386207/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/results-in-user-search-disappear-after-a-few-seconds/386207/1?silent=true)
- In #Bug, @renato [explained the smart-quote replacement behavior requiring two backspaces](https://meta.discourse.org/t/single-double-quotes-in-new-composer-require-two-backspaces-to-remove/384299/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/single-double-quotes-in-new-composer-require-two-backspaces-to-remove/384299/2?silent=true)
- In #Bug, @dax [reported that pie charts mishandle ranked choice polls by counting one vote per option](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ranked-choice-polls-dont-work-properly-with-pie-charts/386168/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ranked-choice-polls-dont-work-properly-with-pie-charts/386168/1?silent=true)
- In #Bug, @zogstrip [submitted a patch to align the UI with backend checks when deleting a moderator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-reason-shown-why-moderator-user-can-t-be-deleted/386013/8?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-reason-shown-why-moderator-user-can-t-be-deleted/386013/8?silent=true)
#Feature
- In #Feature, @Steradiant [requested a clearer “and XY other groups” label on profiles](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-and-xy-other-groups-instead-of-on-user-profile/386250/1?silent=true), and @ToddZ [offered a CSS snippet to improve visibility](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-and-xy-other-groups-instead-of-on-user-profile/386250/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-and-xy-other-groups-instead-of-on-user-profile/386250/2?silent=true)
- In #Feature, @tobiaseigen [reported that adding `data-tag-group` was explored but closed due to scope](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-data-tag-group-attribute-for-tags/234410/12?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-data-tag-group-attribute-for-tags/234410/12?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @tobiaseigen guided trust-level PMs in [386238/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/any-way-to-send-pm-to-tl2-without-including-tl3-and-tl4/386238/3?silent=true), resolved ask.discourse invites in [384996/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-invite-users-to-topics-on-ask-discourse-com/384996/4?silent=true), and clarified identity workflows in [379565/19](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-discourse-id-works/379565/19?silent=true).
- @david confirmed that iOS 26.1 beta fixes the fixed-position editor bug in [382831/37](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-26-bugs-with-fixed-position-elements-in-discourse/382831/37?silent=true).
- @supermathie addressed smart-quote behavior in [384299/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/single-double-quotes-in-new-composer-require-two-backspaces-to-remove/384299/2?silent=true) and advised on Sidekiq tuning for faster emails in [383103/20](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-i-can-send-email-notifications-faster/383103/20?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj troubleshooted Discourse ID activation and updated the What’s New feed in [386023/16](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-id-fails-to-activate-on-my-instance/386023/16?silent=true), and explained grid limitations in [386093/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quotes-in-grid-have-their-avatar-images-expanded/386093/2?silent=true).
- @mcwumbly highlighted markdown link expectations in [384591/11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/md-links-not-working-without-https/384591/11?silent=true).
- @chapoi corrected the password removal button styling in [386142/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-password-button-should-be-btn-danger-not-btn-transparent/386142/2?silent=true).
- @zogstrip improved moderator deletion UI consistency in [386013/8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-reason-shown-why-moderator-user-can-t-be-deleted/386013/8?silent=true).
- @dax reported the pie chart ranked-choice bug in [386168/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ranked-choice-polls-dont-work-properly-with-pie-charts/386168/1?silent=true).
- @renato explained smart-quote handling and fix for escaped tildes in [376788/9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/escaped-tildes-in-the-new-rich-text-editor-are-buggy/376788/9?silent=true).
Here’s to smoother text editors, fewer ghosting invites, and all the puppies safe and sound! 🐶
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [22 oktober 2025 om 05:03 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/630 "2025-10-22T05:03:04Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
**Key Stats**
- **New posts** : 104
- **New topics** : 12
- **Top users** :
- @ToddZ (10 posts, 12 likes)
- @Moin (11 posts, 11 likes)
- @Falco (4 posts, 12 likes)
- @tobiaseigen (10 posts, 5 likes)
- @renato (5 posts, 7 likes)
- @saquetim (3 posts, 7 likes)
- @jawestenberg (2 posts, 7 likes)
- @martin (2 posts, 4 likes)
- @Don (2 posts, 4 likes)
- @david (1 post, 4 likes)
# Interesting Topics
#Support
- @Mark_W_Bennett reported that the “system” user was sending unexpected spam to both the forum and email list; after diagnosing API keys and security logs, @Falco revealed that incoming emails were being misattributed to system on sites with staged users disabled and inbound mail enabled, and the team is working on a fix [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386364/1?silent=true).
- @Jack_McCarthy struggled to override the main table background color via custom CSS; @jahan_gagan walked through inspecting CSS variables and provided a snippet for overriding `--primary-low`, `--primary-very-low`, and `--d-topic-list-background-color` to achieve the desired color [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386352/1?silent=true).
#blog
- In “Why I Chose Discourse Over Discord,” @jawestenberg recounted opting for Discourse’s open architecture and community features over closed chat platforms; @ToddZ compared the post’s style to a Joan Westenberg piece and the post continues as a companion thread to the blog entry [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386353/1?silent=true).
#Feature
- @ice.d asked about marking posts as “official” in group announcements; @tobiaseigen demonstrated using the post menu’s “Make official” action for moderators and discussed the need for an intermediate priority between pinned and bannered topics to keep rules visible [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386255/4?silent=true).
#Bug
- @Moin described losing draft content when canceling a reply on a different topic, highlighting a gap in autosave logic; @martin confirmed the issue and merged a fix that resumes draft saving after closing the modal [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386370/1?silent=true).
- @Don noticed that new FluentUI emojis shipped with white backgrounds instead of transparent PNGs; @j.jaffeux acknowledged the oversight and pushed a correction to remove the unwanted background [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386342/1?silent=true).
- @lhkjacky discovered that enabling “Prevent anons from downloading files” caused theme component assets under `/uploads/` to 404 for logged-out users, breaking components like Topic List Previews; the team is aware and investigating a solution [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386380/1?silent=true).
#Dev
- @stuwest asked how to preserve category-structured navigation when dropping the viewport-based mobile mode; @david suggested linking to `/categories` and adjusting the “Default home page” preference, and @awesomerobot recommended the “Categories with featured topics” desktop style [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384280/5?silent=true).
- @saquetim announced that the widget rendering system is now disabled by default and will be fully removed soon, with the `deactivate_widgets_rendering` setting available as a temporary override [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/375332/4?silent=true).
- @saquetim also reminded admins that the Glimmer Post Stream will become the default on the next update, and that incompatible customizations must adjust `glimmer_post_stream_mode` and `deactivate_widgets_rendering` ahead of final removal [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/372063/12?silent=true).
#UX
- @Moin highlighted frustration with losing quotes and drafts when closing the composer, noting that the 20-character threshold ignores quoted text; @renato looked into improving draft indicators to prevent data loss [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385291/6?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen proposed merging or clarifying the `automatically_unpin_topics` and `default_topics_automatic_unpin` settings into a single control with clear options, and @ToddZ sketched out a two-checkbox UI approach [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386365/1?silent=true).
- @Steradiant suggested replacing the hard-coded “…” on profiles with an “and more” indicator; @ToddZ provided a CSS tweak that adds a comma and swaps in “and more” for improved accessibility [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386250/3?silent=true).
#Data & reporting
- @SaraDev shared a comprehensive SQL query for admins to list all parent themes and their enabled components across an instance, enabling easier theme audits and #sql-query reporting [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386372/1?silent=true).
#Using Discourse
- @one1 asked how to receive notifications for wiki post edits, and @Moin explained that watching the topic where the first post is a wiki will trigger edit notifications for staff [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/30801/50?silent=true).
**Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group**
- @Falco investigated the [Spam from “system”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386364/4?silent=true) issue and traced misattribution of incoming emails, and also guided @wangya123 on browser support in [“What should I do if the web page cannot be displayed when Chromium is lower than v119?”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386279/4?silent=true).
- @saquetim announced the deprecation of widgets in [“Upcoming EOL for the widget rendering system”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/375332/4?silent=true) and detailed the final phase of disabling old post stream code in [“Upcoming post stream changes”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/372063/12?silent=true).
- @renato confirmed reproduction of the draft autosave regression in [“Draft is no longer automatically saved after you cancel replying”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386370/2?silent=true) and followed up on draft length thresholds in [“How do I ensure my draft will be saved when I can no longer see the ‘save draft for later’ button?”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385291/7?silent=true).
- @tobiaseigen demoed marking replies as official in [“Official groups/posts”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386255/6?silent=true) and began refining the unpinning settings in [“Can we improve usability of pinned topic site settings?”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386365/1?silent=true).
- @david suggested alternative navigation links and preferences for mobile vs desktop modes in [“Improving automatic switching of mobile/desktop modes”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384280/6?silent=true).
- @martin reproduced the autosave dialog bug and merged the draft save fix in [“Draft is no longer automatically saved after you cancel replying”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386370/3?silent=true).
- @j.jaffeux corrected the FluentUI emoji backgrounds in [“FluentUI emojis has background”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386342/3?silent=true).
- @SaraDev published a theme/components overview query in [“Themes and Associated Theme Components Report”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386372/1?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot outlined desktop category page styles to mimic the mobile layout in [“Improving automatic switching of mobile/desktop modes”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384280/7?silent=true).
- @lindsey weighed in on smart quote behavior in [“Single/double quotes in new composer require two backspaces to remove”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384299/4?silent=true).
> That’s a wrap—may your drafts save more reliably than yesterday’s!
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### Author:  [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [23 oktober 2025 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/631 "2025-10-23T05:02:32Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
**Total new posts:** 155
**Total new topics:** 19
**Top users (24 h):**
- @Moin: 14 posts, 16 likes
- @sam: 16 posts, 15 likes
- @RGJ: 2 posts, 13 likes
- @Danielle: 1 post, 7 likes
- @NateDhaliwal: 6 posts, 6 likes
- @awesomerobot: 2 posts, 6 likes
- @nathank: 5 posts, 5 likes
- @Arkshine: 3 posts, 4 likes
- @pmusaraj: 4 posts, 4 likes
- @tobiaseigen: 8 posts, 4 likes
## Interesting Topics
**#Bug #tags #fixed**
- @noahl discovered the entry point for managing tags was missing from `/tags`, @putty confirmed the hole, and @awesomerobot shipped a fix in [PR #35551](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386448/4?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386448/1?silent=true)
**#Bug #pr-welcome**
- @RGJ reported that disabled plugins like Topic Voting still inject queries even when turned off, pitching it as #pri-medium and inviting contributions to fence behavior behind `SiteSetting.topic_voting_enabled` [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386419/1?silent=true)
**#Announcements #webinar**
- @Danielle unveiled the “Community Scaries: What to Worry About in Communities” webinar scheduled for 2025-10-28, helping managers distinguish normal cycles from red flags—[register here](https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OplZeKrIR5Glt-uRs5CYkw) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386439/1?silent=true)
**#Support**
- @Miro1 sought an interactive gallery/slider for images in posts, and @Arkshine delivered a [Swiper-based demo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386462/9?silent=true) with code pointers [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386462/1?silent=true)
**#Support**
- @Thomas007-creator asked for in-person help with a Discourse setup in Utrecht, and @chapoi pointed them to Jono Bacon’s “Getting Started with Discourse” video series [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386424/1?silent=true)
**#Support #email #activity-summary**
- @emonunix found that digest emails enqueue but never send in a multisite environment ([details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385621/1?silent=true)), prompting @tobiaseigen to request logs and configuration info [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385621/2?silent=true)
**#Support #discobot**
- @gassim discovered the Discobot Narrative Welcome Message was auto-disabled after an update; @Moin traced this to [PR #34373](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/34373) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386420/2?silent=true)
**#Support**
- @sandra.mccollum’s image uploads kept breaking due to [Bunny.net](http://Bunny.net) being blocked by MaxMind settings; @renato guided them through Markdown mode checks, console errors, and upload logs [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386479/3?silent=true)
**#Support**
- @trusktr noted CodePen embeds no longer render in onebox; @jahan_gagan pointed to the `allowed_iframes`, `allowed_onebox_iframes`, and `blocked_onebox_domains` settings for a fix [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386399/2?silent=true)
**#Support**
- @Picho_Pelis was unable to index their forum’s sitemap due to a missing `` tag; @jahan_gagan and @putty advised validating the sitemap, checking robots.txt, and toggling “login required” settings [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386405/2?silent=true)
**#Support**
- @ecki and @Moin dug into multi-select custom user field searches, tracing failures to unescaped dots and extra spaces in the user search query [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385144/5?silent=true)
**#Feature**
- @gassim championed logging site setting changes applied by system updates in staff action logs; @Moin shared an automation example that PMs admins on such events [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/383705/1?silent=true)
**#Feature #gamification**
- @sok777 proposed reducing points for users with accepted flags; @Falco explained that all built-in scorables are positive-only but penalties can be issued via the Gamification API [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386482/2?silent=true)
**#Community**
- @WorldIsMine reported a 70% drop in organic traffic after Google’s October 2025 update; @eisammy shared contrasting search impressions and membership gains [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386406/1?silent=true)
**#Plugin #official #data-explorer**
- @one1 suggested aligning the [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true)’s edit-title UI with post-title behavior, flagging confusion over the “X” icon—echoed by a prior thread on saving query names [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/32566/300?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- **@sam** clarified that the iOS 26 editor issue hinges on Apple’s fix timeline and helped triage the problem in [“iOS 26 bugs with fixed position elements in Discourse”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382831/53?silent=true)
- **@Danielle** kicked off the “Community Scaries” webinar announcement slated for Oct 28 in [“Webinar: Community Scaries…”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386439/1?silent=true)
- **@awesomerobot** delivered the fix for the missing tags entry point via a GitHub PR in [“Tag settings entry point missing”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386448/4?silent=true)
- **@pmusaraj** tested various beta environments and shared observations on sticky editor animations in [“iOS 26 bugs with fixed position elements in Discourse”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/382831/49?silent=true)
- **@tobiaseigen** probed the multisite digest email issue by requesting logs and setup details in [“Cannot Send Digest Emails…”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385621/2?silent=true)
- **@chapoi** welcomed a newcomer and pointed them to the official Discourse onboarding video in [“Opzet Discouse en beginners fouten”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386424/2?silent=true)
- **@Falco** weighed in on flag-penalty points, highlighting the external API route for deducting scores in [“Reducing points for flagged users”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386482/2?silent=true)
- **@supermathie** assisted a user encountering a blank white screen after updating, advising [safe mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) and console checks in [“After latest update: blank white screen”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386431/2?silent=true)
- **@renato** troubleshooted broken image links by examining Markdown versus rich mode and console errors in [“Image Uploads now causing broken links”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386479/2?silent=true)
- **@saquetim** spotted a misleading experimental warning for the Glimmer post stream and coordinated a setting description update with the Dev XP team in [“Upcoming post stream changes”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/372063/14?silent=true)
No puppies were harmed fixing today’s bugs—here’s to a tail-wagging day tomorrow!
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