# Dagelijkse samenvatting (5.00 uur UTC)

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851
**Category:** Forum summaries
**Created:** [16 januari 2024 om 21:58 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851 "2024-01-16T21:58:09Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [2 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/732 "2026-02-02T05:02:39Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **Total new posts:** 66
- **Total new topics:** 7
- **Top users by activity this period:**
  - @Lilly (11 likes, 2 posts) — championed the [Discourse Topic Excerpts & AI Gists Button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394885/1?silent=true).
  - @stephtara (7 likes, 12 posts) — led the debate on [Public vs Private Communities](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394890/1?silent=true).
  - @merefield (7 likes, 6 posts) — advised on migration approaches in [Public vs Private Communities](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394890/2?silent=true).
  - @Canapin (5 likes, 2 posts) — clarified custom automations in [Custom Automations Tutorial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394869/6?silent=true).
  - @Moin (5 likes, 4 posts) — debugged the [Avatar upload issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394901/3?silent=true).
  - @nathank (4 likes, 3 posts) — shared insights on #Horizon in [High Context Topic Cards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393470/20?silent=true).
  - @angus (3 likes, 1 post) — merged the modernization PR in the [Tickets Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/97914/229?silent=true).
  - @RGJ (3 likes, 1 post) — kickstarted the Tickets Plugin update at [post 228](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/97914/228?silent=true).
  - @gilles (3 likes, 1 post) — praised the #ai Gists Button in [Discourse Topic Excerpts & AI Gists Button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394885/4?silent=true).
  - @tom_eric (3 likes, 2 posts) — proposed the [Automated “Personal Archive” Sync](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394883/1?silent=true).

_Source: [Meta Admin Stats](https://meta.discourse.org/admin/stats?silent=true)_

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## Interesting Topics

- **#Theme component** : @Lilly released the _Discourse Topic Excerpts & AI Gists Button_ theme component, merging #topic-list-excerpts previews with #ai-powered gists for streamlined browsing [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394885/1?silent=true).

- **#Theme** : ばこん rolled out updates to the _Glacier Theme_, adding per-device controls for the “New Topic” button and customizable labels for multilingual sites [details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/387941/32?silent=true).

- **#Community** : @stephtara explored whether to open sections of a migrating Facebook group or keep it private, weighing discoverability against members’ privacy [discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394890/1?silent=true).

- **#Community** : The merits of separate “Welcome” and “Newbie/Beginner” categories were debated, with @noahl advising a unified intro approach to reduce posting friction [see thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394860/5?silent=true).

- **#Community** : @HAWK championed user-first design in _How exactly do I get people to use my forum?_, suggesting high-context topic cards and community-focused metrics [insights](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374916/38?silent=true).

- **#Community** : @eisammy reported that Discourse AI’s automatic translations mis-handle emojis and image URLs in Portuguese, illustrating flickering assets and incorrect tokens [example](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394719/4?silent=true).

- **#Support** : @Canapin dissected the lifecycle of #custom-automations, pointing to plugin examples and the Data Explorer for crafting new triggers and actions [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394869/6?silent=true).

- **#Support** : A stubborn _Avatar upload issue_ on Ubuntu dev installs was unraveled by @merefield, who recommended `FORCE_HOSTNAME` tweaks and cloud-based testing to address 127.0.0.1 misrouting [diagnosis](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394901/3?silent=true).

- **#Support** : Incorrect language defaults prompted a review of `default_locale` vs. user interface preferences, as @stephtara discovered when her site stubbornly stayed in English [resolution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394859/4?silent=true).

- **#Support** : @Moin questioned why [safe mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) that disables only themes also hides sidebar plugins, uncovering that theme customizations can alter admin UI visibility [thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394894/1?silent=true).

- **#Support** : Deep-dives into OIDC on iOS in-app browsers exposed `csrf_detected` failures during callback, illustrating WKWebView session limitations [discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394838/2?silent=true).

- **#Support** : The shift to “similar” search matches frustrated users demanding strict result filtering, prompting calls for an “exact match” option in the site’s search preferences [feedback](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394348/12?silent=true).

- **#Support** : Customizing Discobot’s narrative bot tutorial steps led to tips on editing localization keys in Crowdin and GitHub, unlocking domain-specific onboarding flows [guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394898/2?silent=true).

- **#Plugin** : The **Tickets Plugin** for PavilionDev saw a major overhaul to support Discourse v2026.1, moving the dashboard link to the sidebar and calling for PR reviews [details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/97914/228?silent=true).

- **#Plugin** : In the _Locations Plugin_, setting the default view to “Map” crashed the page; @merefield suggested safeguarding `siteSettings` access to prevent undefined property errors [bug report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/69742/1216?silent=true).

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

- @sam updated the #Self-Hosting guide, fixing the rake command in [Multisite configuration with Docker](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/14084/188?silent=true).

- @zogstrip contributed to the #Feature request for an _Automated “Personal Archive” Sync_, highlighting [id.discourse.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394883/2?silent=true) as a potential bridge.

- @Falco investigated model-specific quirks in #Site Management, helping debug image breakage during **Content Localization** with Discourse AI [thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370969/57?silent=true).

- @HAWK shaped #Community best practices across migration and engagement topics, posting in [Public vs Private Communities](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394890/11?silent=true), [Welcome/Newbie categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394860/8?silent=true), and [Getting people to use forums](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/374916/38?silent=true).

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Keep your coffee warm and your cookies secure—after yesterday’s whirlwind of AI gists, sidebar sleuthing, and avatar adventures, you deserve a break!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [3 februari 2026 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/733 "2026-02-03T05:01:38Z")

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

## Key Stats

- New posts: **91**
- New topics: **12**

**Top Users**

1. @Canapin – 5 posts, 12 likes
2. @Moin – 10 posts, 10 likes
3. @awesomerobot – 2 posts, 9 likes
4. @KevinHill – 1 post, 5 likes
5. @NateDhaliwal – 8 posts, 4 likes
6. @RGJ – 1 post, 3 likes
7. @HAWK – 1 post, 3 likes
8. @stephtara – 4 posts, 3 likes
9. @haydenjames – 2 posts, 2 likes
10. @manuel – 1 post, 2 likes

_Notable team highlights: bug fix for unresponsive emoji config ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394857/2?silent=true)), plugin auto-install guidance ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394969/2?silent=true)), and theme CLI troubleshooting ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/82950/205?silent=true))._

## Interesting Topics

- #Dev @Canapin reported an issue where the `before-topic-progress` outlet is unexpectedly wrapped in a `<span>`, interfering with plugin layouts; @awesomerobot confirmed it as legacy and removed it here [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394935/2?silent=true).

- #Dev @Canapin unveiled the **🖼 Topic Gallery Plugin** , an AI-powered plugin for infinite-loading image galleries with filters, and shared a [live demo](https://canapin.discourse.diy/t/share-your-pictures/10?u=canapin) (availability may vary).

- #Dev @NateDhaliwal helped modernize inline script tags by explaining how to use `api.renderInOutlet` instead of `<script type="text/x-handlebars">` in [theme developer tutorials](https://meta.discourse.org/t/366482/47?silent=true).

- #Marketplace @KevinHill is seeking Discourse experts to migrate a large WhatsApp community and boost engagement; replies from @pacharanero, @jahan_gagan, @itsbhanusharma, and @deepvyas rolled in [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394924/2?silent=true).

- #Bug A bug causing the `/admin/config/emoji` page to lock up was fixed by @awesomerobot; users validated the fix post-merge [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394857/2?silent=true).

- #Bug [Safe mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) disabling only themes also hid plugins from the admin sidebar; @Moin traced it to a check in `admin-sidebar.js` [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394894/3?silent=true).

- #Bug @NateDhaliwal noticed that a parent category showed a “read-only” badge when only its subcategory was read-only; he proposed hiding the badge in the composer [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394943/1?silent=true).

- #Announcements @david clarified that the new ESR branch will mirror the old `stable` update frequency after questions from @haydenjames on January 2026 releases [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/393903/14?silent=true).

- #Community @stephtara discussed balancing public and private areas during migration from Facebook, citing the “library/coffee shop” analogy and stressing clear visual cues [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394890/14?silent=true).

- #Community In a debate on “Welcome” vs “Newbie/Beginner” categories, @stephtara and @HAWK weighed when to split established communities versus starting fresh [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394860/10?silent=true).

- #Support @char and @supermathie resolved an unusually high CPU usage issue after updates and background jobs completed, with charts proving the spike fell back to normal [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394651/11?silent=true).

- #Plugin @RGJ announced that the Discourse User Feedback plugin is now fully compatible with v2026.1 and maintained by Communiteq, thanking @Ahmed_Gagan for initial development [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/219002/47?silent=true).

- #Feature @tom_eric proposed improving the Discourse AI plugin with model discovery and sensible defaults; @Moin pointed to overlapping requests in [Feature request: Improve Discourse AI setup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394359?silent=true) and the main thread [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394977/1?silent=true).

- #Feature Cross-linking a broader vision for multi-instance activity backup, @Moin connected the unified reader discussion [#390436/8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/390436/8?silent=true) with the automated personal archive sync proposal [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394883?silent=true).

- #Hosting: @pfaffman guided @stevejr on building a custom Discourse Docker image with pre-installed plugins using the `launcher` tool in [topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394969/2?silent=true).

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

- @awesomerobot responded to the span issue and confirmed removal of the legacy wrapper in [Why is the before-topic-progress outlet wrapped?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394935/2?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot also merged and validated a quick fix for the emoji config page in [Emoji lock-up bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394857/2?silent=true).

- @HAWK shared insights on category structuring in the “Welcome” vs “Newbie/Beginner” debate [#394860/10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394860/10?silent=true).

- @david clarified ESR branch stability and linked to the new versioning RFC in [January 2026 Releases](https://meta.discourse.org/t/393903/14?silent=true).

- @manuel explained why the Featured Topics component doesn’t auto-refresh by design in [Featured Topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/217580/60?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj asked clarifying questions on PWA behavior after prolonged use in [PWA scroll jump bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394438/10?silent=true).

- @supermathie suggested that background jobs likely resolved CPU spikes in [Unusually high CPU usage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394651/12?silent=true).

- @chapoi clarified grid cropping options on landscape photos for the new carousel in [Automatically apply grids to image uploads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/394784/3?silent=true).

Stay tuned for more discussions—may your day be as smooth as an emoji-free admin page!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [4 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/734 "2026-02-04T05:02:13Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts** : 84
- **New topics** : 19

**Top users (by likes) in the last 24 hours:**

1. @lindsey — _4 posts_, _29 likes_
2. @awesomerobot — _7 posts_, _16 likes_
3. @Canapin — _5 posts_, _12 likes_
4. @Moin — _8 posts_, _10 likes_
5. @noahl — _1 post_, _8 likes_
6. @nat — _3 posts_, _7 likes_
7. @martin — _3 posts_, _6 likes_
8. @merefield — _2 posts_, _5 likes_
9. @Zanbabe — _1 post_, _5 likes_
10. @Danielle — _1 post_, _4 likes_

## Interesting Topics

### #Announcements

- @lindsey introduced the **Upcoming Changes** system to let admins opt in/opt out of new Discourse features, complete with UI walkthrough.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392894/1?silent=true)

- A **simplified category creation** interface trims the initial fields for most use cases while preserving advanced options in the sidebar.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394971/1?silent=true)

- @awesomerobot rolled out **custom SVG splash screens** , allowing static or animated logos via a new site setting under Upcoming Changes.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/1?silent=true)

- The built-in `/faq` sidebar link is being renamed to **/guidelines** , aligning terminology with community rules while still honoring the `faq_url` override.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395099/1?silent=true)

### #Theme component

- A new **welcome modal** theme component guides newcomers with actionable paths to engage, reducing first-day churn.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395095/1?silent=true)

### #Bug

- A **500 Internal Server Error** in `/review` when approving after editing tags was traced to storing full tag objects instead of names—fix pending in [PR #37477](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395014/1?silent=true).

- User preferences on **Tag IDs displaying instead of slugs** now show raw IDs under `/preferences/tracking`; the team is looking into a correction.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395070/1?silent=true)

- House ads in the `topic-list-between` placement no longer span the full width due to invalid table markup—regression under investigation.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395064/1?silent=true)

### #Plugin

- The **Search Thumbnails** plugin adds image previews directly in search results, speeding up visual lookups on image-heavy forums.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395082/1?silent=true)

### #contribute:translations

- Translators discussed **finding context for new strings** after release-folder moves disrupted the usual GitHub-PR lookup workflow.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395051/1?silent=true)

### #Feature

- A request for **badge search** on the Admin → Badges page aims to avoid endless scrolling when copying or bulk-awarding badges.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395044/1?silent=true)

### #UX

- The **rewind page** error message now explains that rewinds are only available for December and January to prevent confusion from missing chat panes.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395073/1?silent=true)

### #Support

- An **adminGroups.index 404** was clarified: Discourse uses `/groups.json` for data and `/admin/groups` only for the HTML UI.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395008/1?silent=true)

- Questions arose on how the **rewind feature counts chat messages** when retention settings delete old messages—data vs. messaging accuracy was debated.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395078/1?silent=true)

### #Site feedback

- A neat **Discourse logo with throbber** during page load was spotted, previewing the upcoming splash screen branding update.[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395101/1?silent=true)

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

- @lindsey introduced the Upcoming Changes system in [392894](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392894/1?silent=true) and explained the new category creation flow in [394971](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394971/1?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot launched custom SVG splash screens in [395100](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/1?silent=true), debugged the admin groups route in [395008](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395008/2?silent=true), and addressed the review-queue visual bug in [394828](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394828/2?silent=true).

- @nat provided a tag-payload fix in [395014](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395014/4?silent=true) and acknowledged the slug vs. ID issue in [395070](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395070/3?silent=true).

- @martin detailed plugin integration for Upcoming Changes in [392894](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392894/7?silent=true) and clarified the `/faq`→`/guidelines` rename in [395099](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395099/1?silent=true).

- @Danielle shared the replay for the Year-End webinar in [391036](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/391036/9?silent=true).

- @gerhard offered a quick context lookup tool in [395051](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395051/3?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj investigated Discobot certificate caching in [394981](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394981/3?silent=true) and weighed in on Docker image builds in [394969](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394969/4?silent=true).

- @sam discussed moderation options for AI spam detection in [343541](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/343541/25?silent=true).

- @Osama contributed a fix for the review-queue routing bug in [394646](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394646/3?silent=true).

- @jordan.vidrine committed an Air Theme update in [197703](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/197703/593?silent=true).

After a day filled with SVG splashes, category overhauls, and 500-level bug hunts, we’ve definitely earned our coffee—see you tomorrow for more meta magic!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [5 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/735 "2026-02-05T05:02:04Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **118** new posts; **17** new topics in the last 24 hours.
- Top contributors:
  - **@Moin** : 15 posts, 24 likes
  - **@awesomerobot** : 8 posts, 14 likes
  - **@lindsey** : 9 posts, 11 likes
  - **@system** : 1 post, 7 likes
  - **@noahl** : 1 post, 6 likes
  - **@RGJ** : 4 posts, 6 likes
  - **@zogstrip** : 1 post, 5 likes
  - **@Jagster** : 3 posts, 5 likes
  - **@TripleU** : 2 posts, 5 likes
  - **@Falco** : 2 posts, 4 likes

## Interesting Topics

#Plugin

- [Dumbcourse – Old-browser friendly UI at /dumb](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395104/1?silent=true) introduced a minimalist mobile-friendly UI plugin by @ars18, with @Ed_S requesting a configurable slug [395104/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395104/2?silent=true) and @TripleU shipping a setting to rename `/dumb/` [395104/7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395104/7?silent=true).

#Announcements

- [Branding the Discourse splash screen with custom SVG images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/1?silent=true) unveiled custom SVG support, prompting @eisammy to swap out loading dots [395100/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/4?silent=true) and @awesomerobot to offer CSS workarounds for sizing [395100/7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/7?silent=true).

#Marketplace

- [(Paid) Assistance Setting Up Discourse Community (for Squarespace Website) - Confidential](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395207/1?silent=true) sought a US/EU contractor under NDA, with @RGJ clarifying the SSO integration goal [395207/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395207/3?silent=true) and @pfaffman detailing Squarespace API limits [395207/7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395207/7?silent=true).

#contribute:translations

- [Why were that many translations removed?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395098/1?silent=true) had @gerhard trace missing locale strings [395098/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395098/2?silent=true) and @Moin question unexpected Horizon text drops [395098/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395098/3?silent=true).

#Developer Guides

- [JavaScript type hinting & validation (typescript)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395136/1?silent=true) outlines Discourse’s shipped JS type definitions, CLI checks via `pnpm lint:types`, and recommended IDE plugins — _read more_ [395136/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395136/1?silent=true).

#Bug

- [管理后台这个位置中文显示是倒立](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395166/1?silent=true) reported inverted Chinese text in dashboard reports for non-latin scripts; @awesomerobot confirmed a fix is en route [395166/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395166/2?silent=true).

- [Edit Code button in Theme creator doesn’t work](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395219/1?silent=true) saw @ondrej unable to open code in the theme workshop; a patch is being prepared [395219/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395219/1?silent=true).

- [Creating categories without selecting an icon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395223/1?silent=true) uncovered a bug permitting empty icons; @awesomerobot has confirmed a correction [395223/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395223/1?silent=true).

- [Category color selector doesn’t show already used colors correctly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395221/1?silent=true) flagged an oversight with lazy-loaded categories; @j.jaffeux explained the expected trade-offs [395221/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395221/2?silent=true).

- [Wrong security settings shown when creating a new category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395224/1?silent=true) highlighted stale permission displays in the new UI; the team is investigating [395224/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395224/1?silent=true).

#Support

- [Need some Help with my Triggered Custom Badge Query](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395115/1?silent=true) saw @bisley stuck on SQL triggers until @chapoi suggested the _“When a user edits or creates a post”_ trigger [395115/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395115/2?silent=true).

- [Reactions picker positioned outside of viewport on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395181/1?silent=true) diagnosed iOS overflow issues in the emoji picker; design tweaks are under consideration [395181/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395181/1?silent=true).

- [Cannot associate category with a group [free tier]](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395220/1?silent=true) found the _Add group_ button missing for hosted users; the support team is gathering details [395220/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395220/1?silent=true).

- [Error in CleanUpUnmatchedIPs: timestamp is 2.7M years BC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395229/1?silent=true) had @markschmucker spot a date overflow, prompting cleanup script advice [395229/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395229/1?silent=true).

#UX

- [Back to category link on category edit page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395230/1?silent=true) flagged the new navigation button as hard to spot; @Moin suggested darker styling and a prepended arrow [395230/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395230/1?silent=true).

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

- @awesomerobot tackled the inverted Chinese text bug in [管理后台这个位置中文显示是倒立](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395166/2?silent=true) and guided SVG fixes in [Branding the Discourse splash screen with custom SVG images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/7?silent=true).

- @lindsey clarified solved-post movement safeguards and queued enhancements in [Carelessly splitting a solved post to a new topic breaks things](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393989/2?silent=true).

- @zogstrip demoed inline badge search in [Search on the Admin \> Badges page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395044/2?silent=true).

- @Falco extended category support for modal state in the [Discourse Gifs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/158738/293?silent=true) theme component.

- @supermathie explained mailing-list mirror bypass logic in [Unexplained Email::Receiver::InvalidPost errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377793/34?silent=true) and detailed incoming email configuration in [377793/36](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/377793/36?silent=true).

- @gerhard investigated missing translations in [Why were that many translations removed?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395098/2?silent=true).

- @j.jaffeux weighed in on lazy-load limits for category colors in [Category color selector doesn’t show already used colors correctly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395221/2?silent=true).

- @nat patched the tag slug display bug in [Tag IDs displaying instead of slugs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395070/4?silent=true).

- @chapoi provided the crucial trigger fix for badge queries in [Need some Help with my Triggered Custom Badge Query](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395115/2?silent=true).

- @martin advanced the PR for logging group history actions in [Logging hole for Group Histories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392942/4?silent=true).

Here’s to another day of lively plugin chatter and colorful categories—may all puppies wag their tails, safe from any misconfigured slugs!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [6 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/736 "2026-02-06T05:02:33Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **128** new posts

- **14** new topics

- **Top users:**

- **Top team contributors:**

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## Interesting Topics

### #Plugin

- **Dumbcourse – Old-browser friendly UI at /dumb**  
@elmuerte questioned the naming in post 12 and @ars18 added **real-time updates** , media rewrites, and touch improvements in post 24 ([Dumbcourse – Old-browser friendly UI at /dumb (D-pad + small screens) - #12 by elmuerte](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395104/12?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395104/24?silent=true)

- **Plugin to Post Anonymous Thread via PN or give anonymous Feedback**  
@elRicharde introduced an anonymous posting plugin with door-code protection and IP privacy for sensitive feedback in post 1 ([Plugin to Post Anonymous Thread via PN or give anonymous Feedback](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395320/1?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395320/1?silent=true)

### #customization:extras

- **Termcourse: read 'n post on Discourse instances from the terminal**  
@merefield unveiled a _TUI client_ supporting topic lists, full views, replies, likes, search and MFA in post 1 ([\> termcourse: read & post on Discourse instances from the terminal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395285/1?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395285/1?silent=true)

### #Theme component

- **Discourse Welcome Modal**  
@marksalter tested tiles with an `?show-welcome-modal=true` param and @noahl added an admin preview toggle in post 3 ([Discourse Welcome Modal - #3 by noahl](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395095/3?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395095/5?silent=true)

- **Discourse Topic List Author & Posters**  
@jordanjay29 requested center-alignment tweaks, and @Lilly introduced a `Vertically align row top` setting to toggle avatar alignment in post 9 ([Discourse Topic List Author & Posters - #9 by Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394364/9?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394364/7?silent=true)

### #UX

- **Sidebar spacing change?**  
@jordan.vidrine applied plugin fixes, @chapoi cautioned on line-clamping, and @awesomerobot discussed multi-line allowances in post 24 ([Sidebar spacing change? - #24 by chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393188/24?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393188/24?silent=true)

- **Nav bar overflow on Larger text**  
@jordanjay29 highlighted wrap issues when the `Interface` font size exceeds _Normal_, and @Moin proposed pinning the new-topic button to the right in post 7 ([Nav bar overflow on Larger text - #7 by Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395309/7?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395309/7?silent=true)

- **Reactions picker positioned outside of viewport on mobile**  
@TobiasUdtke traced the break to a core commit, and @chapoi recommended reaching out to the theme author before the component update resolved it in post 7 ([Reactions picker positioned outside of viewport on mobile - #7 by TobiasUdtke](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395181/7?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395181/7?silent=true)

### #Bug

- **Unable to create new tags in tag group editor**  
@NcM reported that newly typed tags vanish on save, @Moin confirmed in post 2, and @sam assured a quick fix in post 3 ([Unable to create new tags in tag group editor - #3 by sam](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395324/3?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395324/3?silent=true)

- **Edit Code button in Theme creator doesn’t work**  
@Lilly provided repro steps with a screenshot in post 2, and @sam acknowledged the issue for investigation in post 4 ([Edit Code button in Theme creator doesn't work - #4 by sam](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395219/4?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395219/4?silent=true)

### #Feature

- **Search on the Admin \> Badges page** #badges  
@zogstrip confirmed the staging rollout for inline search in post 6, delighting @Zanbabe and @Sean_Dahlberg in posts 8 & 9 ([Search on the Admin \> Badges page - #6 by zogstrip](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395044/6?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395044/9?silent=true)

- **No more broken links, ever?**  
@patrickemin proposed a WayBack Machine–style plugin to auto-fix 404s and @Canapin praised its preservation ethos in post 2 ([No more broken links, ever? - #2 by Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395333/2?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395333/2?silent=true)

### #Support

- **Is there a way to clean up copied image links?**  
@hipp0 found rebaked uploads alongside old Tumblr links; @renato explained the hotlinked-image replace logic in post 2 ([Is there a way to clean up copied image links? - #2 by renato](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395336/2?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395336/2?silent=true)

### #Installation

- **Port 443 not accessible using hostname and Port 80 also fails**  
@iam_best hit routing errors on a Raspberry Pi 5 self-host, and @NateDhaliwal pointed to the Cloudflare tunnel guide in post 2 ([Port 443 not accessible using hostname and Port 80 also fails - #2 by NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395326/2?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395326/2?silent=true)

### #Dev

- **Mark posts in topic as "read’** #rest-api  
@Canapin arrived at a working JSON payload after trial and error, and @kittenwater confirmed full read-status updates in post 9 ([Mark posts in topic as "read' - #9 by kittenwater](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394852/9?silent=true))  
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394852/9?silent=true)

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

- **@zogstrip** addressed #Bug **Creating categories without selecting an icon** ([395223/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395223/4?silent=true)) and **Wrong security settings shown when creating a new category** ([395224/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395224/4?silent=true)), then diagnosed a corrupted timestamp in **CleanUpUnmatchedIPs** ([395229/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395229/2?silent=true)).

- **@chapoi** weighed in on #UX **Reactions picker positioned outside of viewport on mobile** ([395181/5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395181/5?silent=true)), confirmed **RTL arrow** fixes in **Reverse Reply arrow icon for RTL** ([385565/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385565/3?silent=true)), and offered line-clamp guidance in **Sidebar spacing change?** ([393188/18](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393188/18?silent=true)).

- **@awesomerobot** clarified sort logic in **It’s unclear what determines topic order in category ‘Latest’ view** ([395327/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395327/2?silent=true)), unified styles in **Back to category link on category edit page** ([395230/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395230/4?silent=true)), enhanced splash centering in **Branding the Discourse splash screen with custom SVG images** ([395100/10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/10?silent=true)), and patched chat overflow in **Full Screen Chat Window Height overflow on Sublime theme** ([394864/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394864/4?silent=true)).

- **@jordan.vidrine** applied #UX spacing fixes in **Sidebar spacing change?** ([393188/13](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393188/13?silent=true)) and troubleshooted the **Air Theme** error ([197703/594](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/197703/594?silent=true)).

- **@renato** clarified edge-case handling and expected behavior in **Is there a way to clean up copied image links?** ([395336/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395336/2?silent=true)).

- **@sam** acknowledged the tag-editor bug in **Unable to create new tags in tag group editor** ([395324/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395324/3?silent=true)) and the theme-creator issue in **Edit Code button in Theme creator doesn’t work** ([395219/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395219/4?silent=true)).

- **@rishabh** explained free-tier limitations in **Cannot associate category with a group [free tier]** ([395220/4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395220/4?silent=true)).

- **@lindsey** highlighted the **Enable solved tags** feature in **Convert a topic to a question which can be marked as solved** ([73791/13](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/73791/13?silent=true)).

- **@Falco** showcased room-details UI improvements in **Resenha – Add Discord-style Voice Rooms to Your Community 🎙** ([389056/19](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389056/19?silent=true)).

- **@mae** kicked off the companion discussion for **Your Community as Your AI Knowledge Layer** blog post ([395325/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395325/1?silent=true)).

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> _Bonus fun_: If your toaster can handle real-time updates like Dumbcourse, you’re one step closer to living in the Matrix!

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#### Post date: [7 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/737 "2026-02-07T05:02:43Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **114 new posts** and **17 new topics** in the last 24 hours (see the [dashboard statistics](https://meta.discourse.org/admin/dashboard?silent=true#statistics)).
- **Top users** by likes and posts:
  - **@jordan.vidrine** : 21 likes, 2 posts ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan.vidrine?silent=true))
  - **@Moin** : 20 likes, 13 posts ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin?silent=true))
  - **@Falco** : 20 likes, 5 posts ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco?silent=true))
  - **@Canapin** : 12 likes, 12 posts ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin?silent=true))
  - **@awesomerobot** : 10 likes, 5 posts ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awesomerobot?silent=true))
  - **@Lilly** : 10 likes, 2 posts ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly?silent=true))
  - **@merefield** : 9 likes, 6 posts ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield?silent=true))
  - **@hellekin** : 6 likes, 3 posts ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hellekin?silent=true))
  - **@elmuerte** : 5 likes, 1 post ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/elmuerte?silent=true))
  - **@gormus** : 5 likes, 1 post ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gormus?silent=true))

## Interesting Topics

### #Announcements

- **Modernizing the Foundation theme** : @jordan.vidrine announced a [modernized Foundation theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/1?silent=true) with subtle CSS tweaks and a group-based rollout via the Upcoming Changes feature, and @Lilly squashed an overflow bug in the gist dropdown ([…/395331/3]).

- **Exploring your Discourse Data with Discourse MCP** : @Falco unveiled [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) integration in the new MCP for live SQL queries and LLM workflows ([…/395383/1]) following the [initial MCP blog](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386983?silent=true).

- **Simplified category setup** : Community members continued refining the admin category page style in [simplified category setup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394971/17?silent=true), with @gormus suggesting unified color inputs for theme settings and @awesomerobot hinting at future ColorInput / ColorPicker consolidation.

- **Branding the Discourse splash screen with custom SVG images** : @ばこん shared animated #splash screen SVGs ([…/395100/12]), and @awesomerobot updated the OP to recommend CSS-based transforms over SMIL for smoother animations ([…/395100/13]).

### #customization:extras

- **Termcourse: read 'n post on Discourse instances from the terminal** : @merefield enhanced the CLI client with streamlined auth prompts ([…/395285/2]), inline image previews powered by `chafa`/`viu` ([…/395285/3]), and fully customisable theming options like “fairground”, “slate”, and “rust” ([…/395285/9]).

### #Site feedback

- **Use more often placeholder forms in documentation topics?** : @Canapin proposed leveraging the #placeholder-forms component in docs ([…/395360/1]), with @pacharanero and @Moin providing real-world examples of placeholders in action ([…/395360/2], […/395360/3]).

### #Installation

- **Discourse not working on Raspberry pi 5** : @iam_best hit port 80/443 hurdles using Cloudflare Tunnel, and @Falco guided them through `curl` diagnostics ([…/395382/1], […/395382/2]) before spotting commented-out ports in their `app.yml` ([…/395382/6]).

- **Installing on Kubernetes** : Although unsupported, @dan_carreon detailed a working Discourse deployment on GKE with the official Docker image and Google’s managed Postgres/Redis, and asked for best practices around database migrations during upgrades ([…/49329/56]).

### #Feature

- **No more broken links, ever?** : @elmuerte kicked off a link-rot discussion, lamenting Internet Archive gaps and seeking a built-in solution, and @sam encouraged the community to file specific [bug reports](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395333/4?silent=true).

- **Option to not send Private Topics for topic webhooks** : @rey.riel requested webhook archetype filters to exclude private messages for tighter data security ([…/395375/1]) and pointed to the [Discourse Webhooks plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-webhooks-plugin/12584?silent=true) for reference.

- **Search logs should ignore OpenSearch placeholder terms** : @TheBaby5 proposed filtering `{searchTerms}` noise from Trending Search Terms and tagging AI-agent searches separately for clearer analytics ([…/395393/1]).

### #Bug

- **Topic content does not take up full width for very short text** : @fangjue reported mobile layout misalignment in the Horizon theme, and @awesomerobot confirmed that the fix in [PR #37604](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/37604) resolves it ([…/395371/1], […/395371/3]).

- **Topic cards must be clicked on the title to navigate** : @fangjue discovered that blank areas in New & Unread Topics and user activity lists were non-interactive under Horizon, prompting a patch to include missing `currentRouteName`s ([…/395378/1]).

- **Bulk tag creation rejects tags with uppercase letters** : With #force-lowercase-tags off, @nat fixed bulk tag import to accept mixed-case tags, restoring expected behavior ([…/393744/7]).

### #Support

- **Unusually high CPU usage** : @char flagged a 2,000 + second spike in stats jobs after an unscheduled reboot, and @jack222 suggested that server infection or security issues might be the root cause ([…/394651/13], […/394651/14]).

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

- _@jordan.vidrine_ kicked off the day by announcing the [Modernized Foundation theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/1?silent=true) and integrating it into the Upcoming Changes rollout ([…/392894]).

- _@Falco_ launched the [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) feature in the new MCP ([…/395383/1]) and led Raspberry Pi troubleshooting with `curl` and Cloudflare tunnel advice ([…/395382/2]).

- _@awesomerobot_ verified and merged the Horizon theme fix for short-text topics ([…/395371/3]) and updated guidance on the renamed “match title only” search filter ([…/395386/2]).

- _@david_ confirmed that PDFs now open inline by default under the new file display logic ([…/388190/12]).

- _@sam_ contributed to the link-rot conversation by inviting detailed reports on Internet Archive archiving issues ([…/395333/4]).

- _@nat_ pushed a patch to bulk tag creation, removing the uppercase restriction ([…/393744/7]).

- _@pmusaraj_ provided insight on the feasibility and UX of a random tips popup feature ([…/395367/2]).

- _@renato_ suggested focusing out of the editor as a potential fix for the iOS landscape upload bug ([…/395144/10]).

- _@supermathie_ clarified opportunistic TLS behavior for `DISCOURSE_SMTP_ENABLE_START_TLS` and addressed rake task warning persistence ([…/387286/23]).

It looks like our meta community was busier than a pup in a room full of squeaky toys yesterday!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [8 februari 2026 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/738 "2026-02-08T05:01:36Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 50
- **New topics:** 8

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

- @zogstrip: 4 posts, 5 likes [see his SQL accent fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395355/3?silent=true)
- @merefield: 3 posts, 3 likes [see his HA advice](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395436/2?silent=true)
- @Moin: 4 posts, 3 likes [see his sidebar suggestion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395441/1?silent=true)
- @Willy: 1 post, 3 likes [see his backup-only feature request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395448/1?silent=true)
- @Richie: 1 post, 2 likes [see his UX tweak request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395442/1?silent=true)
- @Lilly: 5 posts, 2 likes [see her nested‐object labels fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394685/3?silent=true)
- @philh: 1 post, 1 like [see his Docker downtime note](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/29413/130?silent=true)
- @pfaffman: 1 post, 1 like [see his Postgres tuning tip](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394651/22?silent=true)
- @scavin: 1 post, 1 like [see his Bilibili update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389149/5?silent=true)
- @Ed_S: 2 posts, 1 like [see his scheduler analysis](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394651/24?silent=true)

## Interesting Topics

#Support

- @zogstrip discovered that diacritic matching fails in SQL `LIKE` queries and proposed using `unaccent` in **We Lost Gorgeous George** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395355/3?silent=true)

- char and jack222 debated remediation steps for memory‐hungry Postgres processes under **Unusually high CPU usage** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394651/18?silent=true)

- hipp0 shared CSS tweaks to constrain embedded videos in **How do you keep the video/one box from expanding too wide** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395457/1?silent=true)

- honeymoose reported a 404 on `models/embedding-001` and Lilly guided through the correct Gemini embedding URL in **Discourse Gemini’s embedding-001 Call error** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395447/1?silent=true)

#Bug

- one1 wants “About” removed from the stop-words list so that unpinned “About” posts become searchable in **Please remove “about” from the stop words list** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395455/1?silent=true)

- Lilly confirmed that nested object settings now show labels and descriptions in **Labels and descriptions missing from nested object settings** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394685/3?silent=true)

- @zogstrip patched the lingering “Approve changes” button in **Approve changes button does not disappear when adding a user to a custom group** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395210/2?silent=true)

#Feature

- Willy requested the ability to export just site settings for dev cloning in **Back up only the settings** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395448/1?silent=true)

- Moin suggested showing “New category” in the sidebar for moderators when `Moderators manage categories` is enabled in **Show ‘New category’ option in sidebar also for moderators allowed to manage categories** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395441/1?silent=true)

- stephtara outlined a sidebar link to category settings under a new admin menu in **Add link to sidebar category setting to new admin menu in categories section of the sidebar** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393322/2?silent=true)

#Announcements

- stephtara praised the direction of the new category UI in **Simplified category setup** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394971/18?silent=true)

#UX

- Richie asked for a badge colour on the “Rejected Posts” counter to match light and dark modes in **Badge colour missing from Rejected Posts counter on profile page** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395442/1?silent=true)

#Hosting:

- merefield explained that multi-server HA for Discourse is possible but requires custom engineering in **Hosting Discourse on multiple servers for HA?** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395436/2?silent=true)

#Plugin

- scavin updated the Bilibili Onebox plugin with live‐stream support in **Discourse Bilibili Onebox** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389149/5?silent=true)

- hipp0 noted link-in-title behavior for the official Affiliate plugin in **Discourse Affiliate** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/101937/48?silent=true)

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

- @zogstrip provided the `unaccent` SQL fix for #Support in **We Lost Gorgeous George** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395355/5?silent=true)
- @zogstrip merged a PR to expose “New category” for moderators in **Show ‘New category’ option in sidebar also for moderators allowed to manage categories** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395441/2?silent=true)
- @zogstrip delivered a quick Glimmer patch to hide the stale approve button in **Approve changes button does not disappear when adding a user to a custom group** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395210/2?silent=true)

That’s a wrap—no CPU burnt or puppies harmed, but plenty of bugs squashed and features kicked off! 😊

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [9 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/739 "2026-02-09T05:02:53Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 75
- **New topics:** 8
- **Top users:**
  - @Moin (19 likes, 11 posts)
  - @stephtara (18 likes, 14 posts)
  - @NateDhaliwal (13 likes, 7 posts)
  - @Lilly (10 likes, 5 posts)
  - @JimPas (8 likes, 2 posts)
  - @elmuerte (5 likes, 2 posts)
  - @RGJ (4 likes, 3 posts)
  - @Canapin (3 likes, 2 posts)
  - @zogstrip (3 likes, 1 post)
  - @merefield (2 likes, 2 posts)

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## Interesting Topics

### #Community

- _What to do with inactive users_ – @stephtara weighed the merits of preserving long-silent members, noting that diabetic cats sometimes reappear from remission, and @JimPas shared how an overseas assignment led to a year-long hiatus before a triumphant return. [see stephtara’s post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385667/19?silent=true) | [see JimPas’ example](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385667/20?silent=true)

### #Announcements

- _Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!_ – @stephtara asked if the Discourse ID landing page supports French localization, @Moin confirmed a German version exists but not French, and @stephtara offered to help jump-start the translation on Crowdin. [question](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/42?silent=true) | [Moin’s reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/43?silent=true) | [volunteer offer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/44?silent=true)

- _Modernizing the Foundation theme_ – In #Announcements, @sniper756 expressed excitement about the upcoming default style refresh in the Foundation theme experiment. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/13?silent=true)

### #Support

- _Adding 2 tildes before & after link does not strike it out_ – @NateDhaliwal reported that `~~` around bare links won’t render strikethrough, and both @Moin and @Lilly provided Markdown workarounds using brackets and angle brackets. [problem report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395472/1?silent=true) | [Moin’s solution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395472/2?silent=true) | [Lilly’s tip](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395472/3?silent=true)

- _Changed subdomain/domain and can’t get Discourse ID to work_ – After moving a forum to a new hostname, @stephtara couldn’t log in via Discourse ID until @NateDhaliwal guided a Rails console reset of the client ID and secret. [issue details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395470/1?silent=true) | [fix applied](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395470/2?silent=true)

- _The “Discobot discoveries” search results on Meta_ – @Canapin highlighted that AI-powered “Discobot discoveries” were surfacing in #search results, sparking discussion on bot visibility and result relevance. [screenshot and report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393260/10?silent=true)

- _Discourse Gemini’s embedding-001 Call error_ – @honeymoose and @Lilly traced an embedding failure to an outdated Google API URL, updating the `gemini-embedding-001:embedContent` endpoint to restore successful AI calls. [error report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395447/6?silent=true) | [success confirmation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395447/9?silent=true)

- _How to disable SMTP during installation?_ – @NateDhaliwal shared that the latest Discourse installer makes SMTP optional, allowing first-time setups to skip email by leveraging Discourse ID for authentication. [installer note](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/309159/7?silent=true)

### #Theme

- _Horizon Theme_ – @ばこん spotted inconsistent header and sidebar rendering when joining groups, @stephtara asked how Meta shows topic excerpts in category view, and @Lilly pointed to the Horizon High-Context Topic Cards component. [initial report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/57?silent=true) | [context query](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/58?silent=true) | [component details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393470/1?silent=true)

### #Bug

- _Powered-by page on [discourse.org](http://discourse.org) is broken_ – @elmuerte discovered `/powered-by` infinitely redirects to itself, and @zogstrip confirmed it’s on the fix list. [bug found](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395461/1?silent=true) | [team response](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395461/2?silent=true)

- _Yet another title localization issue_ – @RGJ reported hidden topics receiving Chinese titles after closing duplicates, with @Moin linking related threads and @nat digging into the UX inconsistency. [bug details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395469/1?silent=true) | [duplicate context](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395469/2?silent=true)

- _Poll option marker overlapping mention pills_ – @elRicharde submitted a CSS-only fix to flex-align poll markers and mention pills, preventing overlaps in cooked views. [before/after view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395463/1?silent=true)

### #Feature

- _Built-in Tag Intersection Navigator_ – @mhawash pitched native multi-tag filtering similar to Discord and NodeBB, and both @Moin and @merefield clarified existing tag-filter options and plugin extensions. [feature request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395466/1?silent=true) | [plugin example](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395466/2?silent=true)

### #Plugin

- _Discourse mail daily summary plugin_ – @RGJ reported a post-SMTP commit preference error, @thoka merged a PR, and the `unmaintained` tag was removed thanks to active client usage. [issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/306214/11?silent=true) | [PR merged](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/306214/12?silent=true)

### #Site Management

- _Creating and configuring custom user fields_ – @stephtara sought an easier way to reorder lengthy user field lists and distinguish required fields, and @Moin suggested JSON export inspection or Rails console scripting for bulk updates. [question](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/113192/80?silent=true) | [console solution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/113192/84?silent=true)

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

- @zogstrip commented on _Powered-by page on [discourse.org](http://discourse.org) is broken_ ([link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395461/2?silent=true))
- @sam clarified the stop words #Feature request in _Please remove “about” from the stop words lists_ ([link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395455/4?silent=true))
- @nat investigated the title translation bug in _Yet another title localization issue_ ([link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395469/4?silent=true))
- @mcwumbly weighed in on upload permissions in _Chat allow uploads - change setting to per trust level_ ([link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/376347/5?silent=true))

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Stay curious—and rest assured, no puppies were harmed exploring these Meta mysteries!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [10 februari 2026 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/740 "2026-02-10T05:01:35Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 89
- **New topics:** 17
- **Top users (last 24 hrs):**
  - @Moin (16 posts, 17 likes)
  - @zogstrip (5 posts, 11 likes)
  - @awesomerobot (2 posts, 10 likes)
  - @Canapin (3 posts, 8 likes)
  - @jordan.vidrine (2 posts, 8 likes)
  - @pfaffman (5 posts, 7 likes)
  - @martin (5 posts, 6 likes)
  - @NateDhaliwal (6 posts, 5 likes)
  - @gerhard (2 posts, 3 likes)
  - @Kirk (3 posts, 3 likes)

## Interesting Topics

- #Announcements @Canapin reported that search input and submit buttons in the **Modernizing the Foundation theme** are squished on mobile, sparking a discussion on button contrast and weight [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/14?silent=true).

- #Announcements @martin confirmed that **Upcoming Changes** , the new system for managing feature rollouts, has been deployed to hosted sites [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392894/9?silent=true).

- #Announcements @pmusaraj shared that **Discourse ID** will soon support French translations via browser language detection, with a call for extra eyes on the work in [Discourse ID is now available. Try it today!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/49?silent=true).

- #Support @zogstrip suggested using [safe mode troubleshooting guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-safe-mode-to-troubleshoot-issues-with-themes-and-plugins/53504?silent=true) after @ilikelinux reported issues on the **Fedoras Discourse instance** [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395546/2?silent=true).

- #Support @pfaffman advised that upgrade failures with the **Discourse Encrypt plugin** are likely Ember-related and recommended a staging restore for testing [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395562/2?silent=true).

- #Support @Christian_PEYRUSSE encountered **[object Object]** errors in popular tags on the home page; @Moin pointed out it’s a customization issue and advised disabling or updating the plugin in [safe mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395531/2?silent=true).

- #Support @benjamincfarmer asked why assignment notes don’t show up in the **My Posts → Edit assignment** view; @Moin clarified that notes are intentionally removed on edit and appear in the whisper thread instead [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395571/2?silent=true).

- #Bug @PandaKai7 discovered a bug in the experimental **#impersonate** interface where exiting impersonation returns a 404; @martin identified the permission-check issue and is working on a fix [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395621/6?silent=true).

- #Bug @Moin noticed that when **simplified category creation** is disabled, the custom incoming email field loses focus on every keystroke, making email setup painful [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395609/1?silent=true).

- #Bug @Moin observed that removing tags or moving a **solved** topic can drop its solution without warning, and proposed keeping solutions as long as a category or tag allows them [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395534/1?silent=true).

- #Bug @Ethsim2 confirmed the **table-builder** editor still throws “Cannot read properties of null (reading ‘length’)” on v2026.2.0-latest and is awaiting a resolution [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395540/1?silent=true).

- #Feature @zogstrip announced that **“Mark as Solution” in group messages** is coming back via PR [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370496/29?silent=true).

- #Feature @davidb-landseed requested **sticky headers in markdown table posts** and @nathank tagged it #Feature #table-builder for consideration [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395574/1?silent=true).

- #UX @Moin and @RGJ debated making the **tracking button** tooltip reflect current notification levels or next-click action for better clarity [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/386876/17?silent=true).

- #UX @Canapin pointed out that custom-sized images (e.g., emojis) are cropped in the **composer preview** but render correctly once posted [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395566/1?silent=true).

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

- @zogstrip (5 posts, 11 likes): guided @ilikelinux to [safe mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) for the **Fedoras Discourse** issue [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395546/2?silent=true) and confirmed the return of **Mark as Solution** for group messages [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/370496/29?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot (2 posts, 10 likes): provided the fix for Fedoras instance script errors by disabling a legacy theme component [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395546/3?silent=true) and merged the sidebar editor bugfix in **Topic List Sidebars** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395567/2?silent=true).

- @jordan.vidrine (2 posts, 8 likes): thanked community members for feedback and discussed button contrast in the **Foundation theme** [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/15?silent=true).

- @martin (5 posts, 6 likes): diagnosed and began fixing the **impersonation** permission bug [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395621/6?silent=true) and deployed the **Upcoming Changes** feature to hosted sites [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392894/9?silent=true).

- @gerhard (2 posts, 3 likes): asked for feedback on the new Crowdin branch structure for **translation restructuring** and is working on smoothing the workflow [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394453/5?silent=true).

- @supermathie (1 post, 1 like): contributed I/O profiling insights to the **high CPU usage** discussion, noting disk reads rather than swap thrashing [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394651/28?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj (1 post, 1 like): updated users on upcoming French translations for **Discourse ID** and invited testers to verify the localized UI [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/385007/49?silent=true).

- @chapoi (1 post, 0 likes): confirmed that fractional registration values on the **Signups report** have been fixed [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/210213/2?silent=true).

- @sam (4 posts, 0 likes): marked the **Discourse Coloring Tag** component as broken [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/203614/11?silent=true) and provided additional testing feedback on the **table-builder** error [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395540/3?silent=true).

_What a lively 24 hours—from squished buttons to sticky headers, we’ve squashed bugs and rolled out features faster than you can hit “reply”! 🚀_

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [11 februari 2026 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/741 "2026-02-11T05:01:50Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **133** new posts ([view latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest?silent=true))
- **15** new topics ([view new topics](https://meta.discourse.org/new?silent=true))

**Top users (by posts & likes):**

- @rishabh (1 post, 35 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rishabh?silent=true))
- @Moin (17 posts, 24 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/moin?silent=true))
- @ToddZ (8 posts, 20 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/toddz?silent=true))
- @Ed_S (7 posts, 19 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ed_s?silent=true))
- @Canapin (6 posts, 18 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/canapin?silent=true))
- @Bas (1 post, 15 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bas?silent=true))
- @mcwumbly (4 posts, 14 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly?silent=true))
- @EricGT (2 posts, 13 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ericgt?silent=true))
- @awesomerobot (3 posts, 12 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awesomerobot?silent=true))
- @merefield (3 posts, 9 likes) ([profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield?silent=true))

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## Interesting Topics

#General

- The community is debating whether Discord’s new age-verification measures will drive users to Discourse or other platforms, with @Bas teasing easier self-hosting on the horizon and @EricGT aggregating outsider comparisons of chat vs. forum. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395623?silent=true)

#Community

- @stephtara asks if Discourse topics are really “just Facebook posts with titles,” unpacking activation interfaces, thread-length norms, and migration friction. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395630?silent=true)

#Announcements

- @rishabh officially unveiled the **Free plan beta** , letting anyone launch a hosted Discourse site under Starter-plan limits in under two minutes. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395632?silent=true)

#Support

- Community members are clarifying legal responsibility under new age-verification laws (e.g. UK’s Online Safety Act), with @awesomerobot pointing to the [Free plan terms](https://discourse.org/free-terms). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395702?silent=true)

- @PandaKai7 asks if you can change your handle on Discourse-ID forums; @mcwumbly confirms the username override is locked down for now. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395729?silent=true)

- Haris seeks to implement an eye-catching banner component; replies point to existing theme components like Versatile Banner. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395717?silent=true)

- Haris wonders how to rank posts by engagement (upvotes, likes, comments); suggestions include the Post Voting plugin and the [/hot](https://meta.discourse.org/hot?silent=true) page. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395725?silent=true)

- A user on a Free plan site can’t complete an invite-only sign-up, hitting a “You do not have access” dead end. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395719?silent=true)

#Bug

- @PandaKai7 reports the experimental impersonation UI isn’t live immediately after deployment; @awesomerobot confirms hosted sites roll updates out over days. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395621?silent=true)

- @Moin notes edits don’t refresh content or update the avatar notification badge without a full reload; @zogstrip is on the case. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395713?silent=true)

- Some notifications fail to decrement the badge count after being viewed, causing in-app counts to stick. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395724?silent=true)

- The calendar plugin currently shows “Fri → Sat” for a full-day event on Fri; a patch is requested to show just one day. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395646?silent=true)

#UX

- NateDhaliwal flags that the Free plan setup page’s radio options are low-contrast and hard to read, prompting calls for clearer styling. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395716?silent=true)

- ToddZ uncovers a CSS clash when combining Custom Header Links and New Topic Header Button, misplacing links and skewing heights. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395712?silent=true)

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

- @rishabh kicked things off by unveiling the **Free plan beta** in [You’re invited to try the Discourse Free plan beta!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395632/1?silent=true)

- @Bas chimed into the Discord migration discussion, teasing upcoming hosting changes in [Do you think the upcoming Discord age verification could spawn new Discourse communities?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395623/4?silent=true)

- @awesomerobot tackled the impersonation UI glitch in [New Bug With Experimental Impersonation Interface](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395621/15?silent=true) and clarified free-plan legal compliance in [Legal aspects to using Free Plan](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395702/2?silent=true)

- @chapoi highlighted the [discourse-just-chat plugin](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-just-chat) for chat-first communities in [Do you think the upcoming Discord age verification could spawn new Discourse communities?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395623/19?silent=true)

- @southpaw refined the Free plan beta topic with clearer support instructions in [You’re invited to try the Discourse Free plan beta!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395632/7?silent=true)

- @mcwumbly suggested hiding certain settings by default on Free plan sites in [You’re invited to try the Discourse Free plan beta!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395632/12?silent=true) and confirmed username policy details in [Ability to Change Username on Discourse ID Forums?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395729/4?silent=true)

- @zogstrip jumped on the auto-update bug for post edits and notifications in [Post does not update automatically after edit](https://meta.discourse.org/t/395713/4?silent=true)

And that’s a wrap—after a day of age checks, free tiers, and CSS tangles, our pups are still wagging! 🎉

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [12 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/742 "2026-02-12T05:02:21Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts** : 151
- **New topics** : 23

**Top users:**

- @Moin (28 likes, 20 posts)
- @awesomerobot (19 likes, 3 posts)
- @zogstrip (17 likes, 6 posts)
- @RGJ (16 likes, 5 posts)
- @EricGT (13 likes, 5 posts)
- @loic (8 likes, 3 posts)
- @nickharambee1 (8 likes, 6 posts)
- @Don (7 likes, 1 post)
- @ondrej (7 likes, 3 posts)
- @Falco (7 likes, 3 posts)

## Interesting Topics

**#Announcements**

- @Moin discovered that the Free Plan beta announcement still referenced “[@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true)” and an unavailable theme picker, suggesting documentation updates in [You’re invited to try the Discourse Free plan beta!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/youre-invited-to-try-the-discourse-free-plan-beta/395632/14?silent=true)

- @Moin highlighted how to opt into the experimental Modernize Foundation theme today and community members like @dax shared feedback on random component unassignments during the [Modernizing the Foundation theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modernizing-the-foundation-theme/395331/20?silent=true) rollout.

- @Moin and @Noble_Fish noted translation sync gaps in oneboxed text updates for live GitHub PR status in [Live Pull Request Status on GitHub Oneboxes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/live-pull-request-status-on-github-oneboxes/390900/19?silent=true)

**#General**

- @typed-sigterm reported that the Discourse Discover user-count icon easily misleads users into thinking it’s total sign-ups rather than active members, prompting @pmusaraj and @awesomerobot to propose clearer tooltips in [Icons in Discourse Discover are very misleading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/icons-in-discourse-discover-are-very-misleading/395814/1?silent=true)

- @Dannii asked how much generative AI the core team uses in Discourse development, and @awesomerobot outlined a mix of Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, and home-grown tools in [To what extent is generative AI used to create Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/to-what-extent-is-generative-ai-used-to-create-discourse/395844/2?silent=true)

- @EricGT wondered whether crawler hits count toward the Free Plan’s 500K monthly pageview limit, and @Moin pointed to tracked pageview docs in [Are web crawler page views included in the monthly 500K page view limit?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-web-crawler-page-views-included-in-the-monthly-500k-page-view-limit/395779/1?silent=true)

- @Willy explored automating an index of all URLs in a category and was steered to the missing-topics report for documentation categories in [Is there a plugin that allows you to organize all the URLs of a category into one topic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-plugin-that-allows-you-to-organize-all-the-urls-of-a-category-into-one-topic/395864/1?silent=true)

**#Support**

- @nickharambee1 encountered 100% CPU and 504 Gateway errors after a rebuild, and @loic quickly merged a fix for the pitchfork process in [Discourse stuck with 504 Gateway Time-Out error and 100% CPU after rebuild](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-stuck-with-504-gateway-time-out-error-and-100-cpu-after-rebuild/395794/7?silent=true)

- @EricGT tested setting a chat channel as the home page under the Free Plan, learning from @RGJ about theme component limitations in [Making a chat room the home page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-a-chat-room-the-home-page/395785/2?silent=true)

- @Ed_S asked about admin succession if a Free Plan owner disappears, and @awesomerobot explained the two-admin approach in [Succession planning for hosted Discourse – including Free Plan](https://meta.discourse.org/t/succession-planning-for-hosted-discourse-including-free-plan/395793/2?silent=true)

- @Александр_Калиниченко’s site broke after a year’s gap between updates, and @merefield recommended a simple `git pull` followed by `./launcher rebuild` to restore service in [The website crashed after I tried to update it](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-website-crashed-after-i-tried-to-update-it/395765/3?silent=true)

- @Canapin couldn’t accept invites on an invite-only Free Plan site that had “Must approve users” enabled, which @rishabh confirmed in [Invitations not working on Discourse free plan when site is invite-only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitations-not-working-on-discourse-free-plan-when-site-is-invite-only/395719/8?silent=true)

**#Bug**

- @serkhelesheyi reported that RTL layouts misplace the “@” symbol for LTR usernames under Horizon, and @zogstrip merged a fix in [RTL issue with @ placement in user names](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rtl-issue-with-placement-in-user-names/395810/1?silent=true)

- @sam described a failure in Discourse-automation PM sending due to invalid targets, and @zogstrip overhauled `PostCreator` to restore predictable behavior in [Discourse-automation did not send PM: no valid targets exist](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-automation-did-not-send-pm-no-valid-targets-exist/395740/2?silent=true)

- @zogstrip closed out mismatched defaults after @awesomerobot’s patch fixed category permission displays in [Wrong security settings shown when creating a new category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-security-settings-shown-when-creating-a-new-category/395224/6?silent=true)

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

- @awesomerobot clarified metrics display in the [Discourse Discover icon issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/icons-in-discourse-discover-are-very-misleading/395814/4?silent=true), outlined ownership succession on Free Plan sites in [Succession planning for hosted Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/succession-planning-for-hosted-discourse-including-free-plan/395793/2?silent=true), and detailed AI adoption strategies in [generative AI usage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/to-what-extent-is-generative-ai-used-to-create-discourse/395844/2?silent=true).

- @zogstrip tagged multiple bug fixes, including closing the category permission bug in [Wrong security settings shown when creating a new category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-security-settings-shown-when-creating-a-new-category/395224/6?silent=true), resolving tag editor errors in [Unable to create new tags in tag group editor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-create-new-tags-in-tag-group-editor/395324/4?silent=true), merging a onebox status fix in [Replying as a linked topic creates a second draft](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replying-as-a-linked-topic-creates-a-second-draft/394431/2?silent=true), and patching email notifications in [Topic notifications emails are not being sent if adding a Staff Colour to the post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-notifications-emails-are-not-being-sent-if-adding-a-staff-colour-to-the-post/370857/6?silent=true).

- @loic merged the Docker rebuild fix for 100% CPU and 504 errors in [Discourse stuck with 504 Gateway Time-Out error and 100% CPU after rebuild](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-stuck-with-504-gateway-time-out-error-and-100-cpu-after-rebuild/395794/7?silent=true).

- @Falco provided guidance on the CPU spike issue in [504 Gateway Time-Out error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-stuck-with-504-gateway-time-out-error-and-100-cpu-after-rebuild/395794/3?silent=true), suggested UI enhancements for the [Resenha voice rooms plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/resenha-add-discord-style-voice-rooms-to-your-community/389056/27?silent=true), and expanded stalled triggers for AI automations in [Auto responder using AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-responder-using-ai/355293/19?silent=true).

- @pmusaraj challenged the usefulness of total user counts in the Discover metrics discussion in [Icons in Discourse Discover are very misleading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/icons-in-discourse-discover-are-very-misleading/395814/2?silent=true).

- @chapoi improved the Free Plan setup UI by flagging style issues in [Discourse Free Plan setup – options are hard to read](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-free-plan-setup-options-are-hard-to-read/395716/2?silent=true).

- @dax contributed screenshots and debugging insights during the [Modernizing the Foundation theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modernizing-the-foundation-theme/395331/24?silent=true) feedback loop, and enabled stalled-topic triggers in [Auto responder using AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-responder-using-ai/355293/18?silent=true).

- @derek patched missing dark-mode CSS variables for Free Plan toggles in [Discourse Free Plan setup – options are hard to read](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-free-plan-setup-options-are-hard-to-read/395716/4?silent=true).

- @rishabh traced invite-flow failures to approval settings in [Invitations not working on Discourse free plan when site is invite-only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitations-not-working-on-discourse-free-plan-when-site-is-invite-only/395719/3?silent=true).

- @sam deep-dived into automation PM bugs in [Discourse-automation did not send PM: no valid targets exist](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-automation-did-not-send-pm-no-valid-targets-exist/395740/2?silent=true) and reclassified a disk-space migration bug as support in [Restore fails due to disk space on migration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-fails-due-to-disk-space-on-migration/395584/4?silent=true).

Here’s to keeping our CPU at 2% and our free plan under the 500K pageview cap today! 🚀

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [13 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/743 "2026-02-13T05:02:16Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts** : 137

- **New topics** : 20

- **Top users** :

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## Interesting Topics

### #Praise

- @Haris discovered that **Google uses Discourse for their official developer community** , sparking praise and insights from @Canapin, @awesomerobot, and @chapoi [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395928/1?silent=true).

### #General

- A tester on the #free-plan shared **feedback on group creation for free forums** , and @ondrej, @ToddZ, and @mcwumbly elaborated on business logic vs. basic functionality in [Free discourse beta feedback about groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395972/1?silent=true).

- @Canapin opened up about **the woes of premature posting** in Discourse and proposed potential UX improvements to prevent accidental submissions [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395908/1?silent=true).

### #Site feedback

- @Danielle rolled out **small adjustments to Trust Level 3 requirements** , lowering view thresholds to better reflect community participation in [Small Update to Meta Trust Level 3 Requirements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395960/1?silent=true).

### #Bug

- Users encountered an **error enabling upcoming changes for specific groups** , leading to troubleshooting on group naming and translation issues in [Issue with enabling upcoming changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395881/1?silent=true).

- A missing binding in the **badge component plugin outlet** was identified and quickly fixed by @david following a detailed report from @elmuerte in [Plugin outlet `admin-above-badge-buttons` does not set badge argument correctly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395940/1?silent=true).

- Accessing only **experimental features on the “what’s new” page** threw an error, prompting discussion on merging upcoming changes and existing systems in [Error seeing experimental features in Admin \> what’s new](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395891/1?silent=true).

### #Announcements

- Community members were invited to test the **Discourse Free plan beta** , sparking reminders about upgrade incentives and feature limitations in [You’re invited to try the Discourse Free plan beta!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395632/20?silent=true).

### #Migration

- A request surfaced on **exporting feature requests from Fider** into Discourse topics, with suggestions to leverage data dumps and #Marketplace offerings in [Transfer data from Fider to our community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395910/1?silent=true).

### #Support

- Moderators noted that **action labels in the review queue lack clear explanations** , leading to calls for UI and documentation improvements in [Documentation around actions available to moderators somewhat lacking](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395907/1?silent=true).

- Failures during **backup restores due to disk space issues** were diagnosed, with recommendations to examine migrations and PostgreSQL’s disk usage patterns in [Restore fails due to disk space on migration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395584/7?silent=true).

### #Feature

- @Falco argued for **making chat rooms the home page** , suggesting a core option and site setting to set chat as the default landing area in [Making a chat room the home page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395785/5?silent=true).

### #contribute:translations

- @Kirk highlighted **missing Japanese translations** in profile settings, leading to fixes for language keys and community appreciation in [Japanese Translation Issues in User Profile Settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395537/3?silent=true).

### #customization:extras

- @merefield merged a PR enhancing **termlaunch’s terminal-based Discourse client** , adding color-code examples for theme configs in [\> termcourse: read & post on Discourse instances from the terminal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395285/16?silent=true).

### #Installation

- A detailed discussion emerged around **migrating to a new server with external RDS and S3 buckets** , covering backup strategies and AWS best practices in [Migrating to a new server that has a new DB and new S3 buckets for backup and uploads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395948/1?silent=true).

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

- @chapoi chimed in on #Praise with [Google’s Discourse adoption](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395928/6?silent=true), investigated group access errors in [Issue with enabling upcoming changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395881/5?silent=true), and confirmed the “what’s new” bug in [experimental features error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395891/2?silent=true).

- @mcwumbly provided insight on group features in [Free discourse beta feedback about groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395972/8?silent=true), optimized TL3 logic in [Small Update to Meta Trust Level 3 Requirements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395960/3?silent=true), and championed badge improvements in [Badges & Private Communities](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/157300/19?silent=true).

- @Danielle announced TL3 settings changes in [Small Update to Meta Trust Level 3 Requirements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395960/1?silent=true).

- @Falco pushed for chat-first home pages in [Making a chat room the home page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395785/5?silent=true), troubleshot restore errors in [Restore fails due to disk space on migration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395584/8?silent=true), and offered network insights in [DiscourseID installation issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395974/2?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot underscored Google’s use case in [Google Is Using Discourse for Their Official Community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395928/3?silent=true).

- @david reviewed and merged a fix in [Plugin outlet `admin-above-badge-buttons`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395940/2?silent=true).

- @sam proposed using secrets for AI integrations in [Auto responder using AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/355293/21?silent=true).

- @martin revealed the hidden `enable_upcoming_changes` setting in [Introducing Upcoming Changes, a system to manage new features and changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392894/11?silent=true).

- @nat corrected the zh-CN translation on the homepage in [Incorrect zh-CN translation on meta homepage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395817/2?silent=true).

- @rishabh confirmed free plan behavior in [Issue with enabling upcoming changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395881/13?silent=true).

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Remember, thanks to all the troubleshooting and feature requests, every puppy is safe and sound today!

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#### Post date: [14 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/744 "2026-02-14T05:02:30Z")

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

## Key Stats

**Total new posts** : 110  
**Total new topics** : 14

**Top users (posts / likes)**

- @pacharanero 1 / 15
- @sniper756 1 / 13
- @stephtara 7 / 13
- @RGJ 6 / 13
- @chapoi 6 / 12
- @mcwumbly 4 / 11
- @jordan.vidrine 3 / 10
- @manuel 2 / 9
- @Duke_Hsu 1 / 8
- @Canapin 3 / 7

> “People fundamentally misunderstand the distinction between Categories and Groups.” – @pacharanero in #General

## Interesting Topics

### #General

- In **free discourse beta feedback about groups** , @pacharanero highlighted that technical users “fundamentally misunderstand” the difference between Categories and Groups [in post #10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395972/10?silent=true) and @RGJ added a twist on explaining group inboxes [in post #11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395972/11?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395972?silent=true)

### #Praise

- In **自从使用了discourse，我生了一种病～** , @sniper756 confessed to an irresistible urge to rebuild Discourse daily [in post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396044/1?silent=true) and @itsbhanusharma quipped that “it gets boring in a few weeks” [in post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396044/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396044?silent=true)

### #UX

- In **Adding multiple users to group is kludgy** , @stephtara proposed a dropdown or bulk-select UI for adding members [in post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396063/1?silent=true) and @chapoi confirmed the existing typeahead covers this but agreed it could be more discoverable [in post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396063/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396063?silent=true)

- In **Discourse Free Plan setup - options are hard to read** , @NateDhaliwal flagged low-contrast toggle buttons on Chrome/Win10 [in post #7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395716/7?silent=true) prompting @derek to dive into the styles in [post #11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395716/11?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395716?silent=true)

### #Announcements

- In **Modernizing the Foundation theme** , @jordan.vidrine addressed a dark translation button and sharpened IP lookup in the admin UI with fixes merged [in posts #31](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/31?silent=true) and [#32](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/32?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331?silent=true)

- In **You’re invited to try the Discourse Free plan beta!** , @Duke_Hsu celebrated spinning up his own community [in post #21](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395632/21?silent=true) while @fuse wondered about importing an existing site [in post #22](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395632/22?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395632?silent=true)

### #Feature

- In **Allow users to see trust level 3 progress on user profile** , @manuel argued that visible metrics drive positive behaviors and pointed to a [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) query [in post #40](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16968/40?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16968?silent=true)

- In **Models that have reached their limit should appear in a faded color** , @kuaza suggested greying-out exhausted AI models and prompting upgrades inline [in post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396047/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396047?silent=true)

- In **Ability to display all the likes/reactions on a post** , @darkpixlz and @Hanon_Ondricek debated replacing the reaction grid with a scrollable avatar/name list in [posts #21](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389820/21?silent=true) and [#22](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389820/22?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389820?silent=true)

### #Support

- In **Seeing audience of private categories** , @stephtara asked how to identify private category membership [in post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395997/1?silent=true), with @RGJ linking the Reach and Rights plugin [in post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395997/2?silent=true) and @Moin sharing admin best-practices [in post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395997/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395997?silent=true)

- In **Discourse Install 502 Bad Gateway** , @bloodshot_pico sought help after an update and @pfaffman recommended command-line rebuilds [in post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396060/2?silent=true) and log diagnostics [in post #5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396060/5?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396060?silent=true)

- In **Manually create Onebox in editor?** , @emilio asked for a manual toggle and @supermathie explained how to suppress or force Onebox markup [in post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396082/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396082?silent=true)

### #Installation

- In **Migrating to a new server that has a new DB and new S3 buckets for backup and uploads** , @stevejr outlined Bitnami-to-official transitions [in post #9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395948/9?silent=true) through [#15](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395948/15?silent=true), while @RGJ and @supermathie weighed in on timing and best practices. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395948?silent=true)

### #Bug

- In **Issue with enabling upcoming changes** , @martin merged a fix for renamed automatic group labels that resolved translation conflicts [in post #22](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395881/22?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395881?silent=true)

- In **Error seeing experimental features in Admin \> what’s new** , @chapoi flagged misleading copy and triggered plans to update the error message to avoid sounding like a bug [in post #6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395891/6?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395891?silent=true)

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

- @chapoi clarified the typeahead in [Adding multiple users to group is kludgy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396063/2?silent=true) by demonstrating that typing a single letter reveals all matching users. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396063?silent=true)

- @mcwumbly joined the discussion in [free discourse beta feedback about groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395972/12?silent=true), agreeing that simplifying the Groups workflow is a “face-staring opportunity.” [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395972?silent=true)

- @jordan.vidrine patched the Foundation theme in [Modernizing the Foundation theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/32?silent=true), fixing the admin IP search and translation appearance. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331?silent=true)

- @manuel expanded on trust-level transparency ideas in [Allow users to see trust level 3 progress on user profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16968/42?silent=true), showcasing carousel mockups for guiding users. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16968?silent=true)

- @supermathie confirmed that restoring backups on a fresh server and then renaming S3 buckets is supported in [Migrating to a new server that has a new DB and new S3 buckets for backup and uploads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395948/16?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395948?silent=true)

- @awesomerobot suggested adding bulk-select actions to the user directory to simplify group invites in [Adding multiple users to group is kludgy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396063/7?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396063?silent=true)

- @martin delivered a PR to resolve upcoming changes label issues in [Issue with enabling upcoming changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395881/22?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395881?silent=true)

- @zogstrip merged the chat icon badge count fix for direct messages in [Issue with Chat Icon Badge Count Not Showing for Direct Messages (DMs)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384734/11?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/384734?silent=true)

- @derek investigated and tested styling tweaks on the Free Plan setup page in [Discourse Free Plan setup - options are hard to read](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395716/11?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395716?silent=true)

Keep your coffee mugs full and your consoles open — Discourse fun continues tomorrow!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [15 februari 2026 om 05:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/745 "2026-02-15T05:01:30Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 87
- **New topics:** 18
- **Top users:**
  - @stephtara (20 posts, 15 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara?silent=true)
  - @ToddZ (8 posts, 13 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ToddZ?silent=true)
  - @merefield (2 posts, 10 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield?silent=true)
  - @Falco (4 posts, 10 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco?silent=true)
  - @NateDhaliwal (7 posts, 8 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal?silent=true)
  - @Noble_Fish (8 posts, 8 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish?silent=true)
  - @Canapin (3 posts, 7 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin?silent=true)
  - @Lilly (1 post, 5 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly?silent=true)
  - @derak (1 post, 4 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/derak?silent=true)
  - @yaxu (1 post, 2 likes) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/yaxu?silent=true)

> _A big thanks to our most active contributors!_

## Interesting Topics

#### #Community

- @Isambard kicked off a discussion on **forum divergence** and using category permissions to create a self-joinable “Technical Lounge” subforum without bumping main topics ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396103/1?silent=true)).

#### #Hosting

- @CallMeRK reported that new signups were unexpectedly redirecting to **[id.discourse.com](http://id.discourse.com)** instead of the local forum, and @NateDhaliwal and @Falco walked through SMTP configuration and “Enable local logins” settings to restore native signups ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396095/1?silent=true)).

- @yaxu experienced **high rebuild memory requirements** on a multisite install, investigating swapfile sizing and the impact of pre-compiled JS assets on memory usage ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360419/23?silent=true)).

#### #Installation

- @bloodshot_pico resolved a **502 Bad Gateway** error caused by nonexistent SSL certificates by switching to Cloudflare Origin certs and adjusting proxy to a socket ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396060/8?silent=true)).

- @stevejr outlined a **migration to a new server** with new database and S3 buckets, balancing read-only mode, bucket integrity, and backup strategies ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395948/17?silent=true)).

#### #UX

- @Jagster and @sterretje explored their **composer workflows** after premature posting mishaps, with userscripts like the Discourse Composer Safety Lock from @Canapin offering a toggleable padlock to prevent accidental submissions ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395908/8?silent=true)).

- @Noble_Fish flagged a **flair display bug** on the Horizon theme where category list icons misalign and overrun avatar boundaries — @chapoi confirmed the issue and is working on a fix ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396097/1?silent=true)).

#### #Support

- @hipp0 asked about showing only the **original poster’s avatar** on mobile, and @Lilly shared themes and plugins that adjust the topic list to highlight authors ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396117/1?silent=true)).

- @Shauny encountered a **WordPress SSO bug** where deleting and re-creating users didn’t reset Discourse usernames, prompting suggestions for anonymization or auto-sync on same-email signups ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396112/1?silent=true)).

#### #Plugin

- @derak reviewed the **Resenha voice rooms** plugin and proposed enhancements like push-to-talk options, follow alerts, and mini-players — @Falco chimed in on mobile PTT constraints and status updates ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389056/28?silent=true)).

- @stephtara questioned whether the **Globally replace translations** plugin should target only user-facing content to avoid unintended string replacements, seeking input on safe localization strategies ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/315695/12?silent=true)).

#### #Feature

- @fangjue requested **custom MathJax init configs** in the Discourse Math plugin to support custom CDN paths and advanced loader settings, referencing a related feature request for unit packages ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396121/1?silent=true)).

- @NateDhaliwal suggested adding an anchor ID to the **flair editor** section so the pencil icon in the user card jumps directly to flair settings, improving user experience ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396093/1?silent=true)).

#### #wordpress

- @espionage explored embedding Discourse post elements and the native composer in **WordPress via API or iframe** , with @pfaffman pointing to embed scripts and the wp-discourse plugin as starting points ([read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396115/1?silent=true)).

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

- @Falco proposed a **restricted category** approach with default muting and joinable groups in [Forum divergence](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396103/8?silent=true).

- @Falco reminded about **“Enable local logins”** and new registrations in [New users redirected to id.discourse.com instead of forum signup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396095/5?silent=true).

- @Falco contributed to **API integration** advice on pulling Discourse content into WordPress at [BricksForge and Bricks API Query Builder with Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396115/3?silent=true).

- @Falco responded to **user UX feedback** for the Resenha voice rooms plugin, addressing push-to-talk and notification ideas in [Resenha - Add Discord-style Voice Rooms to Your Community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389056/29?silent=true).

- @chapoi confirmed and is fixing the **flair positioning bug** on the Horizon theme in [Flair issues on Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396097/2?silent=true).

_No puppies were harmed during the making of this summary—just a lot of great collaboration!_

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [16 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/746 "2026-02-16T05:02:00Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 61

- **New topics:** 11

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

## Interesting Topics

- #Hosting **High rebuild memory requirements: April 2025 edition** : @yaxu ran into memory spikes and hundreds of `pnpm` processes on 8 GB RAM without swap, eventually fixing it by adding `-H` to the `sudo` command in multisite migrations ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360419/27?silent=true), [resolution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360419/33?silent=true)).

- #Announcements **Refreshed shared edits plugin** : @sam unveiled a rewrite of the [shared edits plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-shared-edits/167583?silent=true), now supporting rich/markdown modes with remote cursors, multiple selections, and improved reliability via [yjs](https://discuss.yjs.dev/) ([announcement](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396156/1?silent=true), [demo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396156/1?silent=true)).

- #UX **More self-evident icon to access the edit message dialog** : @robbie.morrison proposed replacing the small “i” icon with a more intuitive “note” symbol or exposing the edit-message field directly; @Noble_Fish suggested optional pop-up triggers on first save ([suggestion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396145/1?silent=true), [follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396145/2?silent=true)).

- #UX **Staff action logs filters don’t look great on mobile** : @Canapin highlighted alignment and spacing issues in the #staff-action-log filters on narrow screens, including no vertical gaps and misaligned text for long strings ([original report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396131/1?silent=true), [screenshot](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396131/1?silent=true)).

- #Support **Is there a way to track topic content that I’m marking as “will require future editing”?** : @stephtara asked about tools for tracking inline copyediting notes and purging edit history; @Canapin recommended custom bookmarks with labels, reminders, `<mark>` tags for public highlights, and [wrap] tags with custom CSS ([discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396137/1?silent=true), [CSS guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customize-posts-contents-with-your-own-styles/257738?silent=true)).

- #UX **“location-and-website” content can overflow on narrow screens** : @Canapin demoed overflow issues on mobile profiles (e.g., `https://meta.discourse.org/u/pacharanero/summary`) and proposed a line break between location and website fields ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396132/1?silent=true), [example](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396132/1?silent=true)).

- #Sysadmins **MKJ’s Opinionated Discourse Deployment Configuration** : @markersocial explored transparent huge pages and `vm.overcommit_memory` tweaks on Ubuntu 24.04, confirming THP was still enabled and sharing troubleshooting steps; @mcdanlj suggested adjusting sysctl file priority or checking for overrides by tuned ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/193355/34?silent=true), [follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/193355/36?silent=true)).

- #Support **Can’t setup Discourse ID: redirect URI already exists** : @Czar hit a redirect URI collision when registering Discourse ID, and @pmusaraj guided via PM, resolving credential mismatches after reinstalling the server ([original report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396136/1?silent=true), [support](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396136/2?silent=true)).

- #Bug **Long names render behind adjacent users’ avatars or over names on badge leaderboards** : @rokejulianlockhart demonstrated overflow on wide and constrained views, highlighting avatar/name overlap issues ([details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396152/1?silent=true), [screenshots](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396152/1?silent=true)).

- #Bug **Require new topics to have tags from tag groups: can’t add tag group** : @sam attempted to reproduce a silent failure when enforcing tag-group requirements and asked the user to inspect network requests for errors ([initial log](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396114/1?silent=true), [bug report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396114/2?silent=true)).

- #Bug **Rich text editor erases HTML tags from post** : users reported stripped tags like `<span>` in the composer; @sam suggested emailing `team@discourse.org` for follow-up and sparked community discussion on HTML sanitization ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393758/1?silent=true), [sam’s note](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393758/18?silent=true)).

- #Bug **The “Subcategory of…” setting under categories is translated incorrectly in Chinese** : @Noble_Fish noted the Simplified Chinese translation `子类别……` reverses parent-child semantics and recommended `是……的子类别` for clarity ([issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396158/1?silent=true), [screenshots](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396158/1?silent=true)).

- #Support **Cannot sign in with Discourse ID even when email matches ‘DISCOURSE\_DEVELOPER\_EMAILS’** : @haruspex reported an authentication error despite correct environment variable configuration, prompting calls for troubleshooting guidance ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396164/1?silent=true)).

- #Bug **Select-kit dropdown: selected/highlighted items have poor color contrast, text and icons disappear** : @BrettH found that the `.is-selected` state in `select-kit.scss` sets a dark background without adjusting text/icon colors, causing invisibility especially in dark themes; @Noble_Fish confirmed the issue persists ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396146/1?silent=true), [follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396146/3?silent=true)).

- #Bug **Error seeing experimental features in Admin \> what’s new** : @martin acknowledged that the filter message should state “no results” instead of “error”, updated the copy, and submitted [PR #37835] to address it ([initial report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395891/7?silent=true), [fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395891/8?silent=true)).

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

- @sam announced the revamped shared edits plugin in #Announcements, showcasing rich and markdown collaboration modes, remote cursors, and enhanced reliability ([refreshed shared edits plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396156/1?silent=true)).

- @sam troubleshot the tag-groups enforcement bug, reproducing the silent failure and guiding the OP to check browser network errors ([Require new topics to have tags from tag groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396114/2?silent=true)).

- @sam responded to the composer HTML sanitization issue, advising users to email `team@discourse.org` for deeper investigation ([Rich text editor erases HTML tags from post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393758/18?silent=true)).

- @martin corrected the misleading “error” label in the #Bug section for experimental features filters and authored [PR #37835] to improve UX ([Error seeing experimental features in Admin \> what’s new](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395891/7?silent=true)).

- @pmusaraj guided @Czar through resolving the Discourse ID redirect URI conflict via private messages, ensuring credentials persisted after server reinstallation ([Can’t setup Discourse ID: redirect URI already exists](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396136/2?silent=true), [follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396136/4?silent=true)).

Who knew a missing `-H` flag and a dash of extra swap could save the day (and spare our servers)? Looking forward to more chores—and puppy cuddles—tomorrow!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [17 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/747 "2026-02-17T05:02:20Z")

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

# Key Stats

**New posts:** 146  
**New topics:** 11

**Top users by posts and likes:**

- @NateDhaliwal – 14 posts, 22 likes
- @Lilly – 12 posts, 18 likes
- @Canapin – 10 posts, 18 likes
- @HAWK – 3 posts, 11 likes
- @zogstrip – 8 posts, 10 likes
- @chapoi – 16 posts, 8 likes
- @stephtara – 11 posts, 6 likes
- @Noble_Fish – 11 posts, 6 likes
- @James_Pilgrim – 2 posts, 8 likes
- @oshyan – 1 post, 8 likes

# Interesting Topics

### #Site feedback

- @Lilly raised questions about the transparency of the new volunteer moderator program and @HAWK outlined the Community Team’s rollout plans in [Volunteer moderators?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396173/5?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396173/1?silent=true)

### #Theme component

- @NateDhaliwal released a **Lock Composer** component to prevent accidental sending, and after feedback from @Jagster swapped the lock/unlock icons for clarity in [Lock Composer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396168/1?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396168/1?silent=true)

### #blog

- @James_Pilgrim reported a broken application link, and @chapoi with @pmusaraj restored the Free plan signup flow in [Free Hosting for Open Source v2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/101940/40?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/101940/40?silent=true)

### #Plugin

- @Canapin officially launched **🖼 Topic Gallery** , collaborated with @NateDhaliwal on alt-text and lightbox approaches, and fine-tuned mobile button styles after user reports in [🖼 Topic Gallery](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394953/2?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394953/2?silent=true)

### #Support

- @stephtara explored footnotes for “will require future editing” tags and @NateDhaliwal demonstrated the built-in Footnote plugin settings in [Is there a way to track topic content that I’m marking as “will require future editing”?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396137/12?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396137/1?silent=true)

- @TheWalkingDead110 sought performance tips for image-heavy communities, and @Canapin with @NateDhaliwal discussed thumbnail strategies, CDN usage, and S3 offloading in [How can I make Discourse faster for image-heavy communities?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396208/1?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396208/1?silent=true)

- @stephtara and @Lilly tested theme-component compatibility for OP/last-reply avatars on mobile and shared a CSS snippet fix for **Topic List Author** in [Original Poster / Latest Reply avatar on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396117/4?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396117/1?silent=true)

### #Announcements

- @oshyan celebrated the launch of the **Free plan beta** , expressing excitement about new community growth, in [You’re invited to try the Discourse Free plan beta!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395632/23?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395632/23?silent=true)

- @Don flagged mobile layout issues for chat channel context menus, and @martin clarified that the feature is desktop-only for now in [Access common chat channel actions from the sidebar context menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392667/18?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392667/18?silent=true)

### #UX

- @jordanjay29 and @robbie.morrison proposed more intuitive icons for the edit-reason dialog, prompting @chapoi to update the iconography in [More self-evident icon to access the edit message dialog](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396145/4?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396145/1?silent=true)

- @stephtara described confusion between chat and personal messages, sparking explanations from @HAWK and links to earlier debates in [Messages and chat distinction confusion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396229/1?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396229/1?silent=true)

- @pfaffman and @Noble_Fish examined two-level subcategory nesting and theme support, leading to guidance on hidden settings in [Two-Level Subcategories Display Issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396203/2?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396203/1?silent=true)

### #Feature

- @shortmort37 highlighted missing `og:image:type` in OpenGraph tags, and @zogstrip implemented full specs compliance in [Add og:image:width, og:image:height, and og:image:type to OpenGraph tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395484/2?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395484/1?silent=true)

### #Bug

- @Noble_Fish discovered overflowing badge descriptions under certain themes, with cross-theme testing driving a core fix discussion in [Long description text box for Badges extends beyond boundary](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396167/1?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396167/1?silent=true)

### #Site Management

- @Welsh_Selkie and @zogstrip resolved outdated examples and ensured the **Watched Words Reference Guide** reflects the latest engine behavior in [Watched Words Reference Guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/241735/38?silent=true)[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/241735/38?silent=true)

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

- **@HAWK** explained the volunteer moderator rollout in [Volunteer moderators?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396173/5?silent=true) and clarified chat vs. messages usage for @stephtara in [Messages and chat distinction confusion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396229/2?silent=true)

- **@zogstrip** patched OpenGraph to include all image metadata in [Add og:image:… tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395484/2?silent=true), enabled sentence-level censoring for Chinese in [Censor words should support sentence level censoring for Chinese](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/71288/2?silent=true), fixed theme-palette previews in [Theme / Color Palette selection](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/387511/4?silent=true), and ensured Unicode group names work in [Discourse Assign needs support for Unicode group names](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396092/2?silent=true)

- **@chapoi** resolved free-hosting link breaks in [Free Hosting for Open Source v2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/101940/41?silent=true), debugged badge overflow in [Long description text box for Badges extends beyond boundary](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396167/5?silent=true), and merged Horizon fixes for compact views and button alignment in [Compact/Expanded view not working on Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396206/3?silent=true) and [Invisible Button Text + layout misalignment on Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396180/3?silent=true)

- **@sam** identified and landed a fix for unwanted emoji shortcuts in RTE mode in [Emoji shortcuts for posts can’t be disabled (in RTE mode)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396099/2?silent=true)

- **@mcwumbly** provided real-world feedback on the new **High Context Topic Cards** , debating excerpt link behavior in [Horizon: High Context Topic Cards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393470/21?silent=true)

- **@pmusaraj** addressed Discourse ID login quirks for developer emails in [Cannot sign in with Discourse ID…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396164/2?silent=true) and confirmed the free-site signup fix in [Free Hosting for Open Source v2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/101940/43?silent=true)

- **@martin** clarified the desktop-only scope of chat menu actions on mobile in [Access common chat channel actions…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392667/19?silent=true)

Our meta puppies survived a whirlwind of plugin launches, badge overflows, and free-hosting flurries—here’s to another day of community-powered chaos! 🐾

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [18 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/748 "2026-02-18T05:02:04Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 103 ([see all recent posts](https://meta.discourse.org/recent?silent=true))
- **New topics:** 16 ([browse new topics](https://meta.discourse.org/new?silent=true))
- **Top users:**
  - [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin?silent=true): 13 likes, 6 posts
  - [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman?silent=true): 12 likes, 11 posts
  - [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly?silent=true): 9 likes, 5 posts
  - [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi?silent=true): 9 likes, 5 posts
  - [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej?silent=true): 9 likes, 4 posts
  - [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield?silent=true): 5 likes, 1 post
  - [@ganncamp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ganncamp?silent=true): 5 likes, 1 post
  - [@rishabh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rishabh?silent=true): 5 likes, 2 posts
  - [@Welsh\_Selkie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Welsh_Selkie?silent=true): 5 likes, 1 post
  - [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco?silent=true): 4 likes, 2 posts

## Interesting Topics

- **#UX** @ganncamp highlighted that the “update available” text in component highlights is too subtle and proposed turning it into a direct link in [Make it easier to update components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396288/1?silent=true); @Canapin later suggested adding an “Update All” button [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396288/3?silent=true).

- **#UX** @ondrej questioned whether the free-plan setup message overpromises customizations in [Slightly misleading message on free plan site creation screen?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396326/1?silent=true), and @mcwumbly offered a more controlled phrasing [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396326/2?silent=true).

- **#Support** @philh ran into a container rebuild error:

- **#Marketplace** Our charity partner detailed a #GDPR-compliant safeguarding pop-up for crisis keywords in **UK & EU – Development of Safeguarding Words Pop-up Feature** by @Welsh_Selkie, to which @merefield responded with relevant experience [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396266/1?silent=true).

- **#Bug** @TheWalkingDead110 reported random breadcrumb toggles between categories and tags on desktop and mobile in [Categories/Tags breadcrumb glitching on home page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396299/1?silent=true), and @chapoi clarified the logged-in vs. logged-out view variations [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396299/3?silent=true).

- **#Site feedback:** @mcwumbly kicked off a look-and-feel refresh with [Updating Meta’s theme and structure](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396304/1?silent=true) under #meta-redesign-2026, inviting early community feedback.

- **#Site feedback:** Following that, @mcwumbly outlined a new sidebar organization in [Updating how categories are organized on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/1?silent=true), proposing top-level groupings like “Support” and “Customization.”

- **#Installation** @ComradeDog ran into email authentication roadblocks on a discourse.diy subdomain in [How to authenticate email domain for free discourse subdomain?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396346/1?silent=true); @Falco confirmed a proper custom domain is required [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396346/2?silent=true).

- **#Feature** @king_laurel asked if there’s a “git blame” for `robots.txt` edits in [“git blame” on robots.txt](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396327/1?silent=true); @Canapin noted such changes don’t appear in staff action logs yet [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396327/2?silent=true).

- **#UX** In the Horizon theme, hiding the sidebar made drafts inaccessible in [Drafts missing / cut off from ‘new topic’ button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396330/1?silent=true); @awesomerobot quickly merged a fix on GitHub [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396330/2?silent=true).

- **#Site feedback:** @NateDhaliwal pointed out that the new Meta splash screen shows no loading progress in [Meta splash screen: no indication of actual loading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396338/1?silent=true); @awesomerobot is ramping up the spinner animation [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396338/2?silent=true).

- **#Announcements** @lindsey shipped a handy improvement to [View chat channels from category settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396343/1?silent=true), letting admins see and manage linked chat channels.

- **#Announcements** Also by @lindsey, a [New filter on the Badges page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396344/1?silent=true) lets you narrow badges by name or description.

- **#Support** Persistent port 80/443 failures plagued new installs in [Continued DNS errors no matter what I try](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396335/1?silent=true); @pfaffman walked through Docker container checks to clear the conflict [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396335/3?silent=true).

- **#Blog:** Our team highlighted a community success story in [Make: Building a Community-Powered Knowledge Hub with Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396323/1?silent=true), showcasing how Make transformed peer support on Discourse.

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

- **@mcwumbly** announced the site-wide overhaul in [Updating Meta’s theme and structure](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396304/1?silent=true) and framed the new category grouping in [Updating how categories are organized on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/1?silent=true).

- **@chapoi** chimed in on component updates in [Make it easier to update components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396288/2?silent=true) and helped diagnose the breadcrumb issue in [Categories/Tags breadcrumb glitching on home page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396299/2?silent=true).

- **@Falco** provided the definitive answer on email domain constraints in [How to authenticate email domain for free discourse subdomain?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396346/2?silent=true).

- **@zogstrip** confirmed bulk-action refresh fixes in [Bulk archiving messages does not show until page refresh](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/379082/3?silent=true) and patched the subscription-price bug in [Unable to set subscription price to $19.99](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/393466/7?silent=true).

- **@awesomerobot** merged the sidebar-drafts fix for Horizon in [Drafts missing / cut off from ‘new topic’ button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396330/2?silent=true) and is brightening the Meta splash animation in [Meta splash screen: no indication of actual loading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396338/2?silent=true).

- **@david** tracked down the image version check in [Photos are display in half in chrome, PWA, Edge and Incognito Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/387639/28?silent=true) and shared an updated CDN/version strategy.

- **@derek** deployed a PostCSS tweak on [Discourse Free Plan setup – options are hard to read](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395716/13?silent=true) to ensure color-contrast consistency.

- **@supermathie** helped resolve Docker networking issues in [Build fails due to ruby version mismatch](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396317/7?silent=true), pinpointing lingering containers.

- **@davidb** confirmed that newer Discourse releases include lightbox fixes in [Photos are display in half in chrome, PWA, Edge and Incognito Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/387639/27?silent=true).

Fun fact: Yesterday we debugged Ruby mismatches, streamlined badges, and sketched a fresh meta redesign—all before breakfast!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [19 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/749 "2026-02-19T05:02:09Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New Posts** : 184
- **New Topics** : 27
- **Top Users** :
  - @stephtara — 28 posts & 18 likes
  - @JammyDodger — 9 posts & 17 likes
  - @pfaffman — 11 posts & 14 likes
  - @chapoi — 8 posts & 13 likes
  - @Moin — 13 posts & 11 likes
  - @Canapin — 8 posts & 11 likes
  - @HAWK — 5 posts & 11 likes
  - @NateDhaliwal — 6 posts & 9 likes
  - @zogstrip — 7 posts & 7 likes
  - @david — 2 posts & 6 likes

## Interesting Topics

- In #Self-hosting support, the topic “[Update problem, do I press the big scary red button?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396452/1?silent=true)” saw @stephtara encounter a failed GUI update, with @pfaffman and @ToddZ advising that a command-line rebuild (`./launcher rebuild app`) is the safest recovery path. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396452/5?silent=true)

- In #Site feedback, “[Updating how categories are organized on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/1?silent=true)” featured @mcwumbly tagging and renaming Installation to #Self-hosting support and sparked a debate with @JammyDodger on the ideal taxonomy hierarchy. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/6?silent=true)

- In #Data & reporting, “[What’s your workflow for the annual EU DSA compliance?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396390/1?silent=true)” saw @sps seek DSA reporting automations and @HAWK share [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) queries for flags and moderation stats. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396390/4?silent=true)

- In #Support, “[How to enable (3+ level) nested subcategories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396389/1?silent=true)” had @Salma_Quraishi request deeper category nesting and @awesomerobot confirm that `SiteSetting.max_category_nesting = 3` is the current limit. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396389/4?silent=true)

- In #Support, “[How do I see who is TL1 (and not TL2)?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396404/1?silent=true)” started with @stephtara’s puzzle over trust-level lists, and @chapoi and @JammyDodger pointed out the `/admin/users/list/basic` TL filter and provided a [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) query. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396404/4?silent=true)

- In #UX, “[QOL: dealing with trust levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396405/1?silent=true)” had @stephtara suggest a unified TL criteria view and @HAWK note the “rule of three” for escalating UI changes. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396405/2?silent=true)

- In #contribute:translations, “[French, error in translation (group owners, members and moderators)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396403/1?silent=true)” featured @stephtara correcting ambiguous French strings and @zogstrip guiding on Crowdin workflows and proofreader delays. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396403/2?silent=true)

- In #Community, “[Marketplace & Feedback Options](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396420/1?silent=true)” saw @long explore reputation systems, @Canapin propose a pinned review topic, and @chapoi observe that many communities build custom solutions. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396420/5?silent=true)

- In #Announcements, “[Modernizing the Foundation theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/42?silent=true)” had @jordan.vidrine iterate on mobile layout tweaks and address floating borders in AI search results. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/45?silent=true)

- In #Bug, “[Mp4 files are downloading instead of displaying inline](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396363/1?silent=true)” kicked off when @david linked to a prior PDF discussion and @Canapin and @pfaffman traced the culprit to a deprecated MIME-type patch. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396363/2?silent=true)

- In #Support, “[Is it possible to use the subscription plugin to limit creating topics in a category to subscribers?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396439/1?silent=true)” had @long ask about gating posts behind paid groups and @Moin confirm that the Subscription plugin handles group membership and category permissions. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396439/2?silent=true)

- In #UX, “[More self-evident icon to access the edit message dialog](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396145/1?silent=true)” featured @chapoi’s PR moving the edit icon and @Moin and @jordanjay29 debating its optimal position in RTE vs. Markdown modes. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396145/8?silent=true)

- In #Bug, “[Splash screen shows unexpected dots](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396400/1?silent=true)” saw @putty notice stray loading indicators and @awesomerobot explain that stripped SVG animations default to the dots. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396400/2?silent=true)

- In #Bug, “[Chat button not visible when personal messages are disabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396442/1?silent=true)” had @Mid report hidden chat actions for non-PM groups and spurred tests on Chat vs. PM settings. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396442/1?silent=true)

- In #UX, “[Select-kit dropdown: selected/highlighted items have poor color contrast](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396146/1?silent=true)” saw @BrettH flag accessibility gaps on mobile and @chapoi and @awesomerobot point to custom palette updates. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396146/7?silent=true)

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

- @chapoi reorganized categories in [Updating how categories are organized on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/1?silent=true), provided a [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) query in [How do I see who is TL1 (and not TL2)?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396404/3?silent=true), advised on review setups in [Marketplace & Feedback Options](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396420/5?silent=true), refined the edit icon placement in [More self-evident icon to access the edit message dialog](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396145/1?silent=true), fixed badge ordering in [How to solve the problem of different order of Badges in different languages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396178/7?silent=true), and flagged a date-picker feature request in [Automatically group users on registration and suspend one group?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396426/2?silent=true).

- @HAWK shared his DSA [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) scripts in [What’s your workflow for the annual EU DSA compliance?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396390/4?silent=true) and emphasized admin UX priorities in [QOL: dealing with trust levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396405/2?silent=true).

- @awesomerobot confirmed the max nesting limit in [How to enable (3+ level) nested subcategories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396389/4?silent=true) and unpacked SVG vs. CSS animation in [Splash screen shows unexpected dots](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396400/2?silent=true).

- @zogstrip onboarded translators in [French, error in translation (group owners, members and moderators)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396403/2?silent=true) and demystified pull requests in [How can you find more context for a text?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395051/8?silent=true).

- @mcwumbly led the category overhaul in [Updating how categories are organized on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/4?silent=true) and sparked tag vs. category discussions in follow-ups [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/7?silent=true).

- @david diagnosed the mp4 inline issue and opened “[Mp4 files are downloading instead of displaying inline](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396363/1?silent=true)”.

- @jordan.vidrine rolled out updates in “[Modernizing the Foundation theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/42?silent=true)” and addressed component quirks.

- @manuel sketched trust-level progression visuals in “[Allow users to see trust level 3 progress on user profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16968/45?silent=true)” inspired by Duolingo patterns.

- @pmusaraj merged a fix to preserve `git blame` on robots.txt in [“git blame” on robots.txt](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396327/3?silent=true).

- @rishabh ran mail delivery tests and reported on Aliyun integration in [阿里云邮件推送无法使用](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396468/1?silent=true).

Here’s hoping your rebuilds stay smooth and your dropdowns always contrast clearly tomorrow!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [20 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/750 "2026-02-20T05:02:30Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts:** 153
- **New topics:** 20
- **Top users yesterday:**
  - @chapoi (6 posts, 16 likes)
  - @Falco (5 posts, 16 likes)
  - @lindsey (1 post, 16 likes)
  - @tobiaseigen (6 posts, 13 likes)
  - @Moin (9 posts, 9 likes)
  - @RGJ (3 posts, 9 likes)
  - @NateDhaliwal (10 posts, 7 likes)
  - @raskulous (5 posts, 7 likes)
  - @zogstrip (2 posts, 4 likes)
  - @Canapin (8 posts, 4 likes)

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## Interesting Topics

- **#Announcements** : @lindsey published the _Current Projects – February 2026_ newsletter, sharing updates on the free plan beta, Solved plugin improvements, and upcoming admin-area features. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396320/1?silent=true)

- **#Self-hosting support** : @raskulous reported that `./launcher rebuild app` wasn’t updating past 3.6.0.beta3; after advice on `git pull`, `./launcher cleanup`, and console version checks, the beta update prompt cleared. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396540/1?silent=true)

- **#Self-hosting support** : @peternlewis awoke to an expired SSL certificate on a hosting setup, ran `./launcher rebuild app` to renew Let’s Encrypt certs, and confirmed the fix on Discourse 2026.1. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396561/1?silent=true)

- **#Self-hosting support** : @asc saw “failed Sidekiq email jobs” warnings on a one-line, SMTP-less install; community members pointed to the known SMTP-less banner issue and its topic. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396519/1?silent=true)

- **#Support** : @Falco clarified that the **“there are email jobs that failed”** banner on SMTP-less installs is driven by the `disable_emails` setting and advised toggling it to “Yes” to suppress the warning. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/394573/5?silent=true)

- **#Community** : @RGJ highlighted a closed-source feedback system and @chapoi pointed to the open-source [Discourse User Feedback plugin] as an alternative. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396420/8?silent=true)

- **#Community** : @Falco merged his experimental work for full-page embeds, enabling Discourse to serve as a comment platform when `embed_full_app` is toggled on. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/274455/67?silent=true)

- **#Site feedback** : @mcwumbly split out a dedicated discussion on introducing a **#welcome** tag for onboarding newcomers, building on @manuel’s suggestion for curated intro paths. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396525/1?silent=true)

- **#Plugin** : @Falco shipped a bugfix for users joining voice rooms late and added join-loading indicators to the _Resenha – Add Discord-style Voice Rooms_ component. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389056/32?silent=true)

- **#Plugin** : @RGJ and @Andrew_Rowe debated one-vote-per-user constraints in the _Discourse User Feedback_ plugin, exploring PRs for feedback limits. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/219002/50?silent=true)

- **#Plugin** : @long asked about point-award delays in _Discourse Gamification_; @Moin pointed out the hourly and daily recalculation cadence. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/225916/449?silent=true)

- **#Feature** : After a decade-long request, @chapoi celebrated merging the [Date Type On Custom User Fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/47357/16?silent=true) PR, enabling date pickers for DOB and similar fields. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/47357/16?silent=true)

- **#Feature** : @long requested core support for icons next to arbitrary group names (beyond admins/mods), sparking discussion on custom badges and theme components. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396567/1?silent=true)

- **#UX** : @tobiaseigen proposed adding a direct “Enable” link to the email setting notice shown after restoring a backup to streamline re-enabling outgoing mail. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396548/1?silent=true)

- **#Support** : @hipp0 asked how to force the sidebar open permanently; recommendations pointed to theme components like Discourse Bars and Right Sidebar Blocks, as there’s no built-in toggle. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396536/1?silent=true)

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

- @lindsey kicked off the day by publishing the _Current Projects – February 2026_ newsletter with project roadmaps and experimental features. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396320/1?silent=true)

- @david guided @raskulous through rebuild diagnostics on **Beta update to 2026.1** , advising where to spot errors and verifying console version output. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396540/5?silent=true)

- @Falco shipped a fix for the voice rooms plugin’s join indicator in _Resenha – Add Discord-style Voice Rooms_, ensuring participants appear without manual refresh. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/389056/32?silent=true)

- @Falco also recommended switching back to the default _Forum Helper_ chat engine to remedy UI errors on the AI Chat page. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396325/4?silent=true)

- @nat confirmed the team would investigate the private-tag omission in webhook triggers and promised a follow-up. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396521/2?silent=true)

- @zogstrip pointed to merged PRs addressing reporting errors for category moderators and restored chat button visibility when PMs are disabled. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/392975/4?silent=true) | [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396442/3?silent=true)

- @manuel suggested adding a #welcome tag for beginner guides as part of the meta‐site reorganization, contributing design mockups. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/16?silent=true)

- @mcwumbly created a focused topic to explore the #welcome tag idea, inviting community input on onboarding flows. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396525/1?silent=true)

- @awesomerobot weighed in on composer UX, proposing a clearer edit icon placement in the _More self-evident icon to access the edit message dialog_ discussion. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396145/16?silent=true)

- @tshenry reported a UI bug where [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) results persist when switching queries, sparking a review of the preview pane behavior. [view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396564/1?silent=true)

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Here’s to a day where SSLs renew themselves, rebuilds sail through, and sidebars stay exactly where you left them – happy Discourse-ing!

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### Author: ![system](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/system/32/443519_2.png) [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [21 februari 2026 om 05:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-5am-utc/291851/751 "2026-02-21T05:02:05Z")

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

## Key Stats

- **New posts** : 143
- **New topics** : 13
- **Top Users** :
  - @Moin: 18 posts, 33 likes
  - @Falco: 7 posts, 28 likes
  - @awesomerobot: 8 posts, 16 likes
  - @Canapin: 5 posts, 15 likes
  - @chapoi: 7 posts, 14 likes
  - @DirkStr: 3 posts, 11 likes
  - @nathank: 3 posts, 11 likes
  - @NateDhaliwal: 7 posts, 9 likes
  - @mcwumbly: 4 posts, 9 likes
  - @philh: 4 posts, 8 likes

## Interesting Topics

#### #Site Feedback

- @nathank revisited the challenge of #completed tags in [Inconsistent marking of Topics as ☑ Solved, Completed, or Fixed here on meta.discourse.org](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361193/1?silent=true).  
@chapoi suggested flagging as “something else” in [post 13](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361193/13?silent=true), while @Falco argued for removing the tag entirely in [post 14](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361193/14?silent=true).

- @mcwumbly laid out a timeline for rolling out redesigned categories in [Updating how categories are organized on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/18?silent=true), detailing a phased approach starting the week of Feb 23.

#### #Announcements

- @Falco showcased animated SVGs for a new splash screen in [Branding the Discourse splash screen with custom SVG images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/14?silent=true), inspiring @Bas to share his iterations in [post 15](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/15?silent=true) and @keegan to contribute a variant in [post 22](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/22?silent=true).

- @Canapin identified a z-index glitch when editing titles in [Modernizing the Foundation theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395331/47?silent=true), prompting a UI tweak proposal.

#### #Marketplace

- @DirkStr sought community help for migrating from Woltlab 6 to Discourse in [Migration von Woltlab 6 zu Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396581/1?silent=true), outlining data scope and EU hosting constraints.

#### #customization:extras

- @Canapin released a userscript overlay to surface keyboard shortcuts in [Shortcuts overlay: a userscript to help you learn Discourse keyboard shortcuts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396588/1?silent=true), enabling on-demand shortcut reference.

#### #Dev

- @hipp0 asked for the easiest method to convert a dark theme into a light variant in [What’s the easiest way to make a light theme using a dark theme that has heavy customization](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396639/1?silent=true), with solutions from @Moin and @awesomerobot.

#### #UX

- @philh proposed a floating “Jump to end” link for long topics in [Jump to end Placement](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396619/1?silent=true), refining navigation on extensive threads.

- @chapoi updated an outgoing email description in [After restoring backup, make it easier to enable email again](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396548/5?silent=true), resulting in an immediate site-setting tweak (PR [#37940](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/37940)).

- @chapoi confirmed flair removal for Horizon theme in [Flair issues on Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396097/3?silent=true), linking to PR [#37944](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/37944).

#### #Support

- @chapoi gathered more details on custom group icons in [Custom Icons for admins and moderators (and other groups)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396538/7?silent=true) to guide a troubleshooting path.

- @Moin explained how “Reset bump date” interacts with recent replies in [Why can only staff reply without bump?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396083/9?silent=true) and suggested alternative topic-ordering strategies.

- @awesomerobot directed users to a voice-channel plugin for chat as the closest approach to voice calling in [Is it possible to add voice calling in discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396605/2?silent=true).

#### #Plugin

- @Falco merged highly requested options into the Discourse Signatures plugin and invited testing on the feature branch in [Discourse Signatures](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/42263/204?silent=true).

#### #Bug

- @Noble_Fish reported that Discobot didn’t OneBox linked text in [Discobot cannot distinguish between OneBox and linked text formatting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396593/1?silent=true), leading @Moin to trace the check logic to specific URL patterns.

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

- @Falco contributed animated SVG demos in [395100/14](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/14?silent=true) and advocated for removing outdated tags in [361193/14](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361193/14?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot clarified the `minimum_topics_similar` setting in [141170/5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/141170/5?silent=true) and debugged watched words regex in [396110/2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396110/2?silent=true).
- @chapoi suggested best practices for tagging completed features in [361193/13](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361193/13?silent=true) and moved the TL2 promotion thread to #Support in [396458/9](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396458/9?silent=true).
- @mcwumbly outlined a “gardening” megatopic approach in [361193/18](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361193/18?silent=true) and mapped out the meta redesign timeline in [396306/18](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396306/18?silent=true).
- @ducks kicked off the companion discussion for the Blog post on YAML comment preservation in [396592/1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396592/1?silent=true).
- @Bas showcased his animated splash concepts in [395100/15](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/15?silent=true).
- @keegan provided a new icon variant for the splash contest in [395100/22](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/395100/22?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj delivered a fix for persistent [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) results in [396564/3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396564/3?silent=true).
- @supermathie investigated email delivery issues by probing SMTP hangups in [396569/5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/396569/5?silent=true).

May your tags stay tidy, your SVGs stay animated, and your puppies wag happily after all that meta chatter!

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