# סיכום יומי (בשעה 21:00 UTC)
**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850
**Category:** Forum summaries
**Created:** [16 בינואר, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850 "2024-01-16T21:56:19Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 13
### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [3 במאי, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/493 "2025-05-03T21:01:47Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
**Key Stats**
- **New posts** : 52
- **New topics** : 9
- **Top users** :
- @RGJ: 9 likes, 5 posts
- @merefield: 4 likes, 3 posts
- @tknospdr: 3 likes, 5 posts
- @Olle11: 2 likes, 4 posts
- @textkit: 1 like, 1 post
- @wenqin: 1 like, 1 post
- @JammyDodger: 1 like, 1 post
- @NateDhaliwal: 1 like, 1 post
- @copymonopoly: 1 like, 1 post
- @ondrej: 0 likes, 1 post
**Interesting Topics**
#Support
- @wenqin discovered registration confirmation emails were failing due to Sidekiq tasks repeatedly erroring and @RGJ clarified it was an SMTP server issue rather than a Sidekiq bug ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/there-seems-to-be-an-issue-with-my-forum/364603/1?silent=true)) ([reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/there-seems-to-be-an-issue-with-my-forum/364603/3?silent=true)).
- DJCYRY asked if Discourse supports creating new topics via the API for bot integrations and @RGJ pointed to the official [Create Topic API](https://docs.discourse.org/#tag/Topics/operation/createTopicPostPM) ([post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-via-api/364656/1?silent=true)) ([reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-via-api/364656/3?silent=true)).
- MichaIng reported endless “five dots” loading when serving pages behind Cloudflare and @RGJ narrowed it down to a keep-alive buffering mismatch at ~73 728 bytes ([initial report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/endless-loading-behind-cloudflare/364596/1?silent=true)) ([analysis](https://meta.discourse.org/t/endless-loading-behind-cloudflare/364596/3?silent=true)).
- tknospdr noticed the dark mode logo wasn’t displayed after toggling to dark; after inspecting mixed-content errors they enabled **Force HTTPS** to restore the logo ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dark-mode-logo-does-not-work/364468/4?silent=true)) ([solution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dark-mode-logo-does-not-work/364468/8?silent=true)).
- A user found the Discobot tutorial missing steps in replies and @tknospdr fixed it by forcing HTTPS, which also restored images in the tutorial flow ([post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/something-missing-from-discobot-tutorial/364387/8?silent=true)) ([fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/something-missing-from-discobot-tutorial/364387/9?silent=true)).
- MihirR wanted to block all outbound mails to a domain; @pfaffman pointed out the **blocked email domain** site setting and advised manual deletion for untrusted domains ([question](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-u-stop-sending-emails-to-a-certain-domain/364680/1?silent=true)) ([reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-u-stop-sending-emails-to-a-certain-domain/364680/3?silent=true)).
- Olle11 inquired about setting up a webhook to email on new user signup; community members linked to the official [Webhooks guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webhooks/116192?silent=true) for step-by-step instructions ([ask](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webhooks-and-api-calls/364706/1?silent=true)).
- After upgrading to 3.5.0.beta4-dev, Semon found the polls menu item gone and existing polls broken; others suggested testing in [Safe Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) to isolate theme/plugins ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/poll-menu-point-missing-after-update/364613/1?silent=true)) ([follow-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/poll-menu-point-missing-after-update/364613/3?silent=true)).
#Bug
- bürobert spotted a visual glitch where signup user fields render differently for invited vs. regular signups, affecting layout and labels ([details](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-fields-at-signup-visual-bug-when-invited-vs-regular-signup/364488/3?silent=true)).
- discojan pointed out that edit-history revision arrows are flipped for RTL locales, causing the “First revision” hover text to oppose the arrow direction ([report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edit-history-revision-arrows-are-not-correct-for-rtl-languages/364707/1?silent=true)).
- In the review queue, copymonopoly noted that rejected posts’ uploads never convert to isolated files, leading to orphaned files; merefield acknowledged the gap and will investigate cleanup logic ([issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploaded-files-not-deleted-after-post-rejection-causes-unnecessary-resource-retention/363957/4?silent=true)) ([clarification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploaded-files-not-deleted-after-post-rejection-causes-unnecessary-resource-retention/363957/5?silent=true)).
#Feature
- Dimava proposed enhancing the `/tags/intersection/tag1/tag2` UX by adding multi-tag selectors on all tag pages and category-aware intersections, linking to [related requests](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-intersections-page/47952?silent=true) ([proposal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/streamline-tag-intersections/364695/1?silent=true)).
#Plugin
- On the experimental Discourse Open Graph plugin, Olle11 asked why settings can’t override OG tags and @grubba explained that regex-based precision is required for dynamic images on category lists or social shares ([question](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-open-graph/363183/5?silent=true)) ([explanation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-open-graph/363183/6?silent=true)).
**Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group**
- @SaraDev provided a step-by-step guide for troubleshooting outgoing admin confirmation emails in “Emails to confirm new admin not being sent” [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emails-to-confirm-new-admin-not-being-sent/361972/3?silent=true).
- @SaraDev detailed how to configure site **Title** , **Site description** , and **Short site description** for SEO in “Discourse issues with SEO URL Title, Meta-Title, Meta-Description” [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-issues-with-seo-url-title-meta-title-meta-description/362259/3?silent=true).
- @grubba chimed in on the limitations and use cases for overriding Open Graph tags in “Discourse Open Graph” [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-open-graph/363183/6?silent=true).
And that’s a wrap—may your sidekiq queues stay clear and your logos always shine under any mode!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [4 במאי, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/494 "2025-05-04T21:03:06Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- Total new posts: **71** (per the [admin dashboard](https://meta.discourse.org/admin/dashboard?silent=true)).
- Total new topics: **8** (per the [admin dashboard](https://meta.discourse.org/admin/dashboard?silent=true)).
- Top users (last 24 h):
- @supermathie: **1** post, **4** likes
- @icaria36: **10** posts, **2** likes
- @rokejulianlockhart: **10** posts, **2** likes
- @kgreed: **3** posts, **2** likes
- @JammyDodger: **2** posts, **2** likes
- @merefield: **4** posts, **1** like
- @dsims: **1** post, **1** like
- @MichaIng: **1** post, **1** like
- @robbie.morrison: **1** post, **1** like
- @NateDhaliwal: **2** posts, **1** like
## Interesting Topics
- #General Is Discourse a full website or just a forum add-in?
@Heliosurge wondered about Discourse’s scope, and @supermathie clarified that the Discourse blog ([blog.discourse.org](https://blog.discourse.org)) runs on Ghost, demonstrating that Discourse can power more than just forums [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364453/17?silent=true).
- #Support #activitypub Why are supposedly ActivityPub-federated Discourse threads inaccessible via external AP clients?
@icaria36 reported that federated posts don’t appear in external clients and @rokejulianlockhart traced the problem to Mastodon’s federation quirks despite correct Discourse AP integration [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/356997/9?silent=true).
- #Support Unanswered topics / topics with 0 replies
@JammyDodger pointed to the official Unanswered Filter theme component as a ready-made solution for tracking unresolved threads [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358746/4?silent=true).
- #Support #cloudflare Endless loading behind Cloudflare
@tdperry and @MichaIng eliminated RocketLoader, cache, and inbound rule issues, confirming that raw HTML responses are hanging upstream of JavaScript [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364596/12?silent=true).
- #Bug #dynaloc Non English language showing in some text for Meta English site
@kgreed spotted stray localization strings despite English settings and cookie clears, highlighting a dynaloc translation glitch [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364714/1?silent=true).
- #Bug #emoji #activitypub Emojis lost in ActivityPub federated posts
@icaria36 observed that `:tada:` and other emojis vanish when posts federate to Mastodon, and @rokejulianlockhart argued for preserving markup to maintain readability across AP systems [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364729/1?silent=true).
- #Bug #mobile #graceful-theme #UX Graceful Theme (Mobile): Missing vertical category color bars
@danvanmoll reported the absence of colored category indicators on mobile and shared insights into restoring this visual cue in upcoming releases [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364737/1?silent=true).
- #Feature #search #tags Streamline Tag Intersections
@merefield revealed progress on a client-specific plugin for complex tag filtering, and @mcwumbly highlighted the built-in `/filter` page and the [Filter Component](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-experimental-filter-component) as experimental paths forward [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364695/3?silent=true).
- #Feature #activitypub Keep images in ActivityPub federated posts
@icaria36 proposed attaching embedded images and alt descriptions to federated posts, driving a feature request to improve AP content fidelity [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364732/1?silent=true).
- #Dev #ai A Plug-In to convert Discourse Forum Discussions into Clear Proposal Revisions with Community-Sourced Justifications
@maets23 pitched “SimScore” for AI-assisted governance workflows, and @pfaffman clarified that custom plugins require Enterprise tier on hosted plans [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364713/4?silent=true).
- #Plugin #paid-support Locations Plugin 🌍
@dsims discovered that the `location_topic_status` setting is vestigial after icon changes, and @merefield traced it to a Git commit, recommending removal of redundant code [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/69742/1173?silent=true).
- #Plugin #official #gamification Discourse Gamification
@Shauny decoded the new “reaction receive score” default behavior following a Discourse Reaction integration, toggled scores back to zero, and confirmed successful recalculation [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/225916/418?silent=true).
- #Theme Star Wars theme
@Rhidian celebrated May the Fourth by revisiting the Star Wars theme, marking another annual community tradition in holistic forum customization [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/150351/33?silent=true).
- #Theme #official #air-theme Air Theme
@Heliosurge offered custom CSS tweaks for the Air Theme’s search banner, guiding users to implement a #Theme component for larger title fonts [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/197703/573?silent=true).
- #Theme component #mobile F NAV – Mobile Navigation Tabs
@Shauny tested mobile navigation tabs against draft overlays, surfacing tab z-index conflicts that block draft resume buttons and suggesting layering fixes [link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/342277/52?silent=true).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @supermathie clarified Ghost integration on [Is Discourse a full website or just a forum add-in?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364453/17?silent=true) by detailing how [blog.discourse.org](http://blog.discourse.org) leverages Ghost.
- @mcwumbly highlighted the built-in `/filter` page and experimental [Filter Component](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-experimental-filter-component) during the discussion on [Streamline Tag Intersections](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364695/3?silent=true).
After today’s federation and filtering adventures, may all your emojis make it through the Fediverse and your pages load without a hitch! 🚀
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [5 במאי, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/495 "2025-05-05T21:02:24Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
Total new posts: 71
Total new topics: 11
**Top users by likes and posts:**
- @pmusaraj: _9 likes, 2 posts_
- @Falco: _7 likes, 5 posts_
- @sam: _7 likes, 5 posts_
- @NateDhaliwal: _5 likes, 4 posts_
- @hellekin: _4 likes, 3 posts_
- @mcwumbly: _4 likes, 3 posts_
- @MartijnvdWiel: _4 likes, 2 posts_
- @pfaffman: _2 likes, 5 posts_
- @RGJ: _2 likes, 1 post_
- @Osama: _2 likes, 2 posts_
## Interesting Topics
#Announcements
- In #Announcements, @pmusaraj released **3.5.0.beta4** fixing a security issue that exposed private homepage content to unauthenticated users [security advisory](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/security/advisories/GHSA-v3h7-c287-pfg9) and detailed plugin enhancements like JPG/PNG enforcement in the `discourse-ai` component [PR #1309](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-ai/pull/1309) in [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364850/2?silent=true).
- In #Announcements, the community celebrated the appointment of a new Community Manager in [Meta has a new Community Manager!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363874/1?silent=true), followed by congratulatory notes from @hellekin [post #6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363874/6?silent=true) and clarification on Co-CEO roles by @Falco [post #7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363874/7?silent=true).
#Support
- In #Support, @MartijnvdWiel sought a method to restrict a new group’s access to a single category in [Create a category that’s private to one group, but open to other groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364835/1?silent=true), with @mcwumbly suggesting CSV-based bulk group operations [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364835/3?silent=true).
- In #Support, @wlandgraf asked for a comprehensive list of AI prompt variables in [The complete list of variables used in AI prompts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364841/1?silent=true), prompting @Falco to reference ongoing prompt customization work on GitHub and discuss search tool capabilities [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364841/3?silent=true).
- In #Support, @JammyDodger investigated a missing poll creation option after an update in [Poll menu point missing after update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364613/7?silent=true), with @Semon confirming site URL issues [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364613/8?silent=true).
- In #Support, @Juan_Manuel_Barreto explored preserving “New Topic” text on mobile in [New Topic button hidden text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364902/1?silent=true), discussing responsive CSS selectors with the community.
- In #Support, @祁同伟 reported UI access errors when chatting anonymously in [Can’t chat in anonymous mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364787/1?silent=true), with @joffreyjaffeux confirming the limitation [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364787/2?silent=true) and noting no short-term plans [post #4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364787/4?silent=true).
- In #Support, @JImSculley described a corrupted login UI in incognito mode in [Corrupt UI In Incognito and Private Browsing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364898/1?silent=true), leading @pfaffman to recommend disabling Cloudflare proxy and referring to best practices [post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364898/3?silent=true).
#Feature
- In #Feature, @hellekin highlighted Markdown link parsing issues with parenthesis in URLs in [Markdown links do not interpret parenthesis in URLs correctly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364844/1?silent=true), leading @Alteras to suggest balancing parentheses [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364844/2?silent=true) and @Falco to move it to #feature-discussion [post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364844/3?silent=true).
- In #Feature, @EricGT proposed establishing an official Discourse Model Context Protocol (MCP) in [Is there an official Discourse Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364859/1?silent=true), referencing third-party implementations on GitHub.
#Dev
- In #Dev, @maets23 explored AI-driven proposal editing tools in [A Plug-In to convert Discourse Forum Discussions into Clear Proposal Revisions with Community-Sourced Justifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364713/5?silent=true), with @pfaffman and @mcwumbly clarifying plugin limitations and API-based integration workflows [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364713/10?silent=true).
#Bug
- In #Bug, @sam confirmed non-English snippets appearing on the English site in [Non English language showing in some text for Meta English site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364714/3?silent=true), noting an i18n regression.
- In #Bug, @Osama detailed CSS rotation requirements for RTL icons in [Edit history revision arrows are not correct for RTL languages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364707/4?silent=true) and provided code adjustments [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364707/6?silent=true).
#Site feedback
- In #Site feedback, @digital_marketing asked about posting rules and guidelines in [What are the rules for posting and replying here?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364798/1?silent=true), with @NateDhaliwal directing them to #guidelines and #tos [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364798/2?silent=true).
#Theme component
- In #Theme component, @merefield updated the Bars Tag List Component to Glimmer and renamed it in [🏷 Bars Tag List Component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/202572/11?silent=true).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @pmusaraj released **3.5.0.beta4 Security fix** in #Announcements, detailing the vulnerability patch [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364850/1?silent=true) and plugin improvements in [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364850/2?silent=true).
- @sam escalated the i18n regression in #Bug topics ([non-English issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364714/3?silent=true)) and investigated RTL arrow rendering in [Edit history arrows for RTL](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364707/2?silent=true).
- @Falco clarified Co-CEO details in the community manager announcement via [post #7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363874/7?silent=true) and assisted with Markdown URL parsing guidance in [post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364844/3?silent=true).
- @mcwumbly provided bulk permission strategies for private categories in [post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364835/3?silent=true) and API integration suggestions for AI-driven proposal edits in [post #10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364713/10?silent=true).
- @Osama contributed CSS fixes for RTL icons in [post #5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364707/5?silent=true) and debugged incognito UI issues in [post #6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364898/3?silent=true).
- @joffreyjaffeux confirmed anonymous chat limitations in #Feature via [post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364787/2?silent=true) and reiterated no short-term plans in [post #4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364787/4?silent=true).
All that patching and plugin tweaking has us buzzing—may your threads stay lively and your code snippets compile on the first try!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [6 במאי, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/496 "2025-05-06T21:02:21Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
**Total new posts:** 102
**Total new topics:** 11
**Top users**
- @JammyDodger: 10 posts, 17 likes
- @pfaffman: 3 posts, 11 likes
- @SaraDev: 6 posts, 7 likes
- @祁同伟: 12 posts, 6 likes
- @tobiaseigen: 2 posts, 6 likes
- @Don: 4 posts, 5 likes
- @sam: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @merefield: 4 posts, 4 likes
- @Moin: 1 post, 2 likes
- @RGJ: 2 posts, 2 likes
## Interesting Topics
#Support
- In #Support, @祁同伟 reported an unexpected update error blocking access [in post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364916/1?silent=true), and @pfaffman walked through commenting out non-standard plugins [in post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364916/3?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364916?silent=true)
- In #Support, @祁同伟 asked about bulk-deleting custom emojis and @pfaffman pointed to [Administrative Bulk Operations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/administrative-bulk-operations/118349?silent=true) [in post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364959/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364959?silent=true)
- In #Support, @Joe_F asked how to make a category private to one group yet open to others [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364835/1?silent=true), and @MartijnvdWiel confirmed he would test the suggestion [in post #7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364835/7?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364835?silent=true)
- In #Support, @祁同伟 sought a theme component to hide selected content until users reply [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365032/1?silent=true), and @RGJ highlighted his [Private Replies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-private-replies/146712?silent=true) plugin with a similar mode [in post #7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365032/7?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365032?silent=true)
- In #Support, @Steve_John asked if entire categories (rather than individual topics) can be bookmarked, sparking early interest. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365053?silent=true)
- In #Support, @祁同伟 wanted to enable new-topic and unread-topic badges in the DiscourseHub mobile app [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365036/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365036?silent=true)
- In #Support, @Kartoon noted custom-sized emojis were unexpectedly shrinking, and the community is investigating CSS overrides [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364978/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364978?silent=true)
#Dev
- In #Dev, @RGJ described a race condition with `user_custom_fields` when webhooks run concurrently [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364988/1?silent=true), and members are debating unique-index approaches. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364988?silent=true)
- In #Dev, @David_Ghost shared a JS script to instantly update the Recent Replies list, noting a persistent 2 s delay [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365041/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365041?silent=true)
#Bug
- In #Bug, @Earnie_Baird reported that on iPads in landscape mode, the Chat sidebar disappears, making it impossible to leave channels [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365043/1?silent=true), and @Jagster confirmed the issue persists in Safari [post #4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365043/4?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365043?silent=true)
#General
- In #General, @Mittens encountered an “Aw, Snap!” Chrome crash every 30 s while posting [post #1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365038/1?silent=true), and @pfaffman suggested trying safe-mode [in post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365038/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365038?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @SaraDev clarified how to add Georgian language support via Crowdin and site texts [in post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360352/3?silent=true)
- @SaraDev outlined how to attach uploads via the Posts API by embedding `upload://` URLs [in post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360953/3?silent=true)
- @SaraDev explained bulk email invites for groups via the CSV feature on the Invites page [in post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360035/3?silent=true)
- @SaraDev detailed how `skip review media groups` applies to both uploads and external links [in post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363271/3?silent=true)
- @tobiaseigen discussed removing system-generated messages from User Notes for cleaner moderation logs [in post #7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361370/7?silent=true)
- @sam confirmed there is no official MCP server/client and shared the team’s “wait and see” approach to protocol adoption [in post #2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364859/2?silent=true)
- @Lilly updated the #Using Discourse Trust Level Permissions Reference to correct mute permissions [in post #70](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/224824/70?silent=true)
- @blake clarified valid API `Content-Type` headers [in post #63](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/120063/63?silent=true) and provided a Python example for [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) queries [in post #65](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/120063/65?silent=true)
- @HAWK requested detailed OfCom links to guide implementation of child-safety and block features [in post #31](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/342713/31?silent=true)
- @nat confirmed removal of WebSockets in the Cloudflare snippet and updated the configuration [in post #24](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/293405/24?silent=true)
- @maiki asked for screenshots and environment details to diagnose the chat crash [in post #5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/299454/5?silent=true) and guided on WP-Discourse comment integration [in post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364492/3?silent=true)
- @joffreyjaffeux noted that the Japanese chat UI bug remains lower priority [in post #3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/284830/3?silent=true)
- @awesomerobot pointed out that the Advanced Search Banner’s search bar fails on narrow/mobile screens [in post #173](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/122939/173?silent=true)
Looks like we debugged more issues today than a rubber duck at a 24-hour hackathon!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [7 במאי, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/497 "2025-05-07T21:01:29Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 111 [source](https://meta.discourse.org?silent=true)
- **New topics** : 16 [source](https://meta.discourse.org?silent=true)
- **Top users** :
- @hugh (22 likes, 7 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hugh?silent=true)
- @awesomerobot (15 likes, 6 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awesomerobot?silent=true)
- @merefield (12 likes, 11 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield?silent=true)
- @angus (8 likes, 5 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/angus?silent=true)
- @JammyDodger (7 likes, 6 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jammydodger?silent=true)
- @Jagster (6 likes, 8 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jagster?silent=true)
- @thoka (6 likes, 2 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thoka?silent=true)
- @Falco (6 likes, 4 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/falco?silent=true)
- @pmusaraj (6 likes, 3 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pmusaraj?silent=true)
- @Arkshine (5 likes, 3 posts) [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/arkshine?silent=true)
* * *
## Interesting Topics
#Announcements
- @hugh introduced a [new visual layout for themes and theme components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364921/1?silent=true) that reimagines the theme library with a gallery of **visual previews** , _better organization_, and quick access to theme details.
#Feature
- In a discussion on [share to discourse via iOS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365155/2?silent=true), @awesomerobot noted that Apple’s hesitance around the Web Share Target API makes native iOS integration uncertain, though Discourse Hub’s existing share extension offers basic URL posting.
- A pull request has merged to [keep images in ActivityPub federated posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364732/2?silent=true), enhancing the plugin’s support for federating media-rich content after @angus confirmed the merge.
- On Android, @merefield inquired about a [feature to link to the title instead of the body when sharing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365156/2?silent=true), prompting @Falco to suggest link detection to route URLs correctly.
#Bug
- @thoka reported a [missing PM icon in “in:all” searches](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365094/1?silent=true), where quick search results lacked the PM indicator, though the full search shows it correctly.
- @Alowbt found that [chat behavior is strange when using Japanese on Mac OS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/284830/4?silent=true), with multi-byte input unexpectedly sending, resolved temporarily by switching to ⌘+Enter.
#Support
- @kuaza asked [how to set the home page to be an AI bot](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365126/1?silent=true) for anonymous users and subscription prompts; @awesomerobot pointed to the `AI bot enable dedicated UX` setting and cautioned about cost and account limits.
- A guide by @Lilly explained how to [add a custom AWS icon to categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365149/2?silent=true) by updating the `SVG icon subset` in admin settings and refreshing the selector.
- After updating Discourse to 3.5, @IJK_Rick found [no longer able to access custom user fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365137/3?silent=true), and @awesomerobot confirmed the API URL changed to `/admin/config/user-fields`.
- @JammyDodger suggested using a recurring [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) automation to [get admin notifications from logs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363729/4?silent=true), refining a SQL query and scheduling PM pings.
- @thoka inquired about making [“in:all” searches default to include PMs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365093/1?silent=true), aiming for unified search across topics and messages in a school forum.
- @cmdntd hit an error when attempting to [rebuild Discourse after the latest upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365089/1?silent=true), and @merefield recommended `git reset --hard` or `git stash` to clear local changes before rebuild.
#Dev
- In #Dev, @supermathie asked why “Recent replies” were taking ~2 seconds; @Arkshine explained that separate API calls per topic cause the delay and suggested a custom SQL plugin as a solution in [Recent replies takes 2 seconds to display](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365041/2?silent=true).
- A pull request to restore the [“New Topic” button hidden text on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364902/3?silent=true) was merged, allowing remote theme overrides via a JS initializer.
#UX
- On #UX, @Jagster noted that the [Proofread feature breaks quote previews](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365102/1?silent=true), and @Falco argued it’s only a visualization glitch, proposing a simpler diff approach.
* * *
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @hugh kicked off the day by announcing the [new visual layout for themes and theme components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364921/1?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot clarified iOS sharing in the [share to discourse via iOS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365155/2?silent=true) thread and confirmed the user fields API change in [No longer able to access custom user fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365137/3?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj outlined how the Share extension works in Discourse Hub in [share to discourse via iOS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365155/5?silent=true).
- @Falco proposed a simpler diff for [Proofread quote previews](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365102/2?silent=true) and resolved a bug in [PDF uploads for the AI Bot UX](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365109/4?silent=true).
- @Lilly guided on adding an AWS icon to categories in [Help me add a custom category icon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365149/2?silent=true).
- @nat pledged to investigate the [missing PM icon in “in:all” searches](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365094/3?silent=true).
- @supermathie debugged the delay in [Recent replies takes 2 seconds to display](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365041/2?silent=true), pointing out the multiple API calls issue.
- @SaraDev detailed the orphaned uploads cleanup in [Does the Purge Deleted Uploads Grace Period Setting Work?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358675/3?silent=true).
- @HAWK chimed in on moderation under the [Online Safety Act (New OfCom Rules)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/342713/33?silent=true).
That’s all for today—wag on, share on, and we’ll fetch more updates tomorrow!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [8 במאי, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/498 "2025-05-08T21:03:18Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
**Key Stats**
- **Total New Posts:** 85 [view](https://meta.discourse.org/search?period=24h&include=posts&silent=true)
- **Total New Topics:** 17 [view](https://meta.discourse.org/search?period=24h&include=topics&silent=true)
**Top Users (last 24 h):**
- @Moin — 7 posts, 14 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin?silent=true)
- @RGJ — 2 posts, 10 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ?silent=true)
- @JammyDodger — 4 posts, 10 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger?silent=true)
- @Lilly — 1 post, 6 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly?silent=true)
- @sam — 1 post, 5 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam?silent=true)
- @hugh — 2 posts, 5 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hugh?silent=true)
- @Falco — 1 post, 4 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco?silent=true)
- @awesomerobot — 2 posts, 4 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awesomerobot?silent=true)
- @david — 1 post, 4 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david?silent=true)
- @nathank — 1 post, 3 likes [profile](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank?silent=true)
* * *
**Interesting Topics**
### #Support
- @NateDhaliwal asked how to set the home page to be an AI bot using group-based homepage mapping and theme components, and @Lilly detailed a working setup by enabling `AI bot enable dedicated UX` and configuring a “Bot Test” group in [How to set the home page to be an AI bot? ex: ask.discourse.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365126/7?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365126/7?silent=true)
- @Francesco_F reported a 403 forbidden when fetching `latest.json` from a public Discourse forum, and @merefield guided on checking User Agent restrictions and nginx settings in [Discourse Authentication Error Investigation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365338/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365338/1?silent=true)
- @armingrudd found that internal reference oneboxes were rendering raw HTML snippets, prompting troubleshooting of the “cooked” content handling in [Internal reference links are broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365372/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365372/1?silent=true)
- @luas asked if using `discourse.ourdomain.org` instead of the primary domain affects Gmail deliverability, leading to DKIM best-practice advice in [GMail delivery problems: is subdomain discourse.ourdomain.org strictly necessary in outgoing mails?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365324/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365324/1?silent=true)
### #UX
- @Moin spotted that the [browser requirements link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365315/1?silent=true) in the client locale file was outdated, prompting @david to submit PR [#32647](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/32647). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365315/2?silent=true)
- @Moin reported an endless spinner when viewing activity for a user with no posts, which led @awesomerobot to draft a patch in [Endless spinning on user activity of user without activity](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365313/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365313/1?silent=true)
- @RGJ suggested more precise wording for empty message folders—proposing “This folder is empty” instead of “you don’t have any messages”—in [“you don’t have _any_ messages”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365212/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365212/2?silent=true)
- @Moin raised that category badges disappeared on the group permissions and user summary pages, prompting a discussion in [Category badge missing on group permission and user summary page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365301/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365301/1?silent=true)
- @awesomerobot recognized that autofilling the username in the forgot password modal could confuse users when “hide email address taken” is enabled, and implemented a fix in [Autofill with username in forgot password modal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365310/2?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365310/2?silent=true)
### #Site Management
- @Southpaw incorporated @nathank’s feedback to update the [Sending bulk user invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16468/123?silent=true) guide with UI steps for managing invites. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16468/123?silent=true)
### #Plugin
- @RGJ announced the beta release of the [Discourse Dynamic Groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365342/1?silent=true) plugin, enabling administrators to define boolean expressions in group settings to automate membership. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365342/1?silent=true)
### #Bug
- Multiple users hit an ENOENT error for `/etc/nginx/conf.d/outlets/server/20-https.conf` during `./launcher rebuild app`, and @pfaffman recommended using `./launcher bootstrap app` and managing commits to work around the [Cannot rebuild app after recent upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365213/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365213/6?silent=true)
### #Announcements
- The [Introducing a new visual layout for themes and theme components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364921/1?silent=true) topic drew positive feedback on its refreshed design, with @hugh chiming in to clarify comment visibility. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364921/18?silent=true)
### #blog
- Discourse’s Blog shared how Celigo rapidly doubled its engagement post-migration, featuring insights from Tyler Lamparter on launching a thriving community in [How Celigo doubled their community engagement after migrating to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365329/1?silent=true). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365329/1?silent=true)
### #IEEE Summer of Code 2025
- In the #IEEE Summer of Code 2025 category, @Falco outlined the timeline and project scope for students and mentors, officially kicking off the event discussion. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365339/1?silent=true)
* * *
**Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group**
- @Lilly shared a step-by-step guide for group-based AI bot homepages in [How to set the home page to be an AI bot? ex: ask.discourse.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365126/7?silent=true)
- @sam fixed the “back to forum” button for the AI bot homepage after removing the deprecated control, advising an update in [How to set the home page to be an AI bot? ex: ask.discourse.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365126/8?silent=true)
- @david corrected the broken browser requirements link in the locale file and opened PR [#32647](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/32647) in [Is the link to Discourse browser requirements correct](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365315/2?silent=true)
- @Southpaw updated the bulk invite guide by adding missing UI steps in [Sending bulk user invites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/16468/123?silent=true)
- @awesomerobot implemented a targeted fix for the forgot password autofill logic when “hide email address taken” is enabled in [Autofill with username in forgot password modal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365310/2?silent=true)
- @hugh chimed in to reassure users about deleted comments and next steps in [Introducing a new visual layout for themes and theme components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364921/18?silent=true)
- @Falco created the #IEEE Summer of Code 2025 category and laid out contribution guidelines in [About the IEEE Summer of Code 2025 category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365339/1?silent=true)
Who knew puppies could join the AI fun? Yesterday’s bot homepage debate had even our furry friends chasing digital sticks in excitement!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [9 במאי, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/499 "2025-05-09T21:02:31Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **93 new posts** and **10 new topics** in the past 24 hours.
- **Top Users:** @Moin (12 posts, 13 likes), @nathank (6 posts, 10 likes), @tgxworld (1 post, 7 likes), @mcwumbly (1 post, 6 likes), @RGJ (3 posts, 5 likes), @joffreyjaffeux (2 posts, 4 likes), @sam (1 post, 3 likes), @renato (1 post, 3 likes), @JammyDodger (8 posts, 3 likes), @nbianca (1 post, 2 likes).
## Interesting Topics
#Bug
- In [Cannot rebuild app after recent upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365213/12?silent=true), @sam identified a build failure tied to a recent Docker commit. @tgxworld reverted the change in [PR #958](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365213/15?silent=true) while @nbianca readies a permanent fix.
- In [Existing users don’t get added to groups in an invite if they can already access the Topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365406/1?silent=true), @nathank reported a regression where inviting existing members no longer adds them to specified groups. @hugh has begun investigating.
- In [Select/long press doesn’t do anything in chat on androids](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365496/3?silent=true), @joffreyjaffeux confirmed and merged a fix for Android chat reactions and text selection issues.
- In [“See 1 new or updated topic” banner overlaps search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/362945/5?silent=true), @SoteFun noted a UI glitch that has since been resolved in the default theme.
- In [“500 error” when adding a Language Tag (Multilingual Plugin) to a user’s post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361964/7?silent=true), @JammyDodger traced a NoMethodError in the ActivityPub integration and shared logs to aid debugging.
#Support
- In [How do i make a footnote box](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365509/4?silent=true), @Moin and @merefield walked Xuch23 through the composer’s cog menu and inline `^[Footnotes]` syntax for footnote boxes.
- In [Bulk Removing A Single Tag from Topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365403/1?silent=true), @cogdog explored using the Bulk Topic Editor and the community discussed feature requests to remove individual tags without wiping all tags.
- In [How to set the home page to be an AI bot? ex: ask.discourse.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365126/12?silent=true), @JammyDodger recommended the Custom default homepage component while @Lilly reported issues with permalinks.
- In [Can’t migrate uploads to S3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365533/1?silent=true), @stanski outlined Backblaze upload hosting errors and rake migration failures on Discourse 3.5.0.beta5-dev.
- In [Users getting Internal Server Error when trying to change email address](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/350416/9?silent=true), @davidb applied a commit to fix the bug and advised deleting unconfirmed email changes before retrying.
- In [General Question: Search Query Privacy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365459/3?silent=true), @Fort asked whether search queries are private, and @NateDhaliwal pointed to the [search-logs page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-logs-page/73281?silent=true).
#Feature
- In [Option to hide IP addresses from moderators](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/207715/54?silent=true), @Moin asked about merge status and conflicts for the approved DSA feature, while @Heliosurge and @RGJ debated plugin vs. core approaches and moderator trust.
- In [Adding OpenMoji as a new emoji set](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/202568/15?silent=true), @Moin showcased the integration of OpenMoji alongside Noto, Twemoji, Fluent UI, and Unicode emoji sets.
- In [Add script to add user to user group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/268478/5?silent=true), @nathank noted that the new Discourse Dynamic Groups plugin now automates this functionality.
- In [Support Displaying Multiple Titles/Flairs Simultaneously](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365419/1?silent=true), @fria requested the ability to show two or three profile titles and flairs at once to enrich user identities.
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @tgxworld reverted the recent Docker commit in [Cannot rebuild app after recent upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365213/15?silent=true).
- @nbianca announced progress on a permanent fix for the Docker build issue in [Cannot rebuild app after recent upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365213/16?silent=true).
- @sam triaged the Docker build failure and linked to the problematic commit in [Cannot rebuild app after recent upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365213/12?silent=true).
- @hugh confirmed he will investigate the invite-to-group regression in [Existing users don’t get added to groups in an invite if they can already access the Topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365406/2?silent=true).
- @joffreyjaffeux merged the Android chat fix in [Select/long press doesn’t do anything in chat on androids](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365496/2?silent=true).
- @mcwumbly kick-started the IEEE SoC 2025 contributor roadmap in [Finding things to contribute for IEEE SoC 2025](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365374/1?silent=true).
- @renato expanded on inline footnote styling and future UI plans in [How do i make a footnote box](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365509/5?silent=true).
- @davidb provided a code patch for the email-change error in [Users getting Internal Server Error when trying to change email address](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/350416/9?silent=true).
- @Lilly tested the Custom default homepage component and reported permalink issues in [How to set the home page to be an AI bot? ex: ask.discourse.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365126/13?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot proposed a PR to disable the AI title generator in PMs in [Disable ai title generator when pm title cannot be edited](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/307595/2?silent=true).
Here’s to boxed footnotes, smoothly hidden IPs, and error-free builds—may your Meta adventures be as flawless as our emojis! 🐾
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [10 במאי, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/500 "2025-05-10T21:02:26Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
**Key Stats**
- **New posts** : 50
- **New topics** : 9
- **Top Users** :
- @JammyDodger: 10 posts, 9 likes – see his insights in [Should a deactivated user receive an email?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365506/3?silent=true)
- @Moin: 2 posts, 7 likes – he guided text changes in [How to change site text of the drop down-menu of settings?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365562/3?silent=true)
- @RGJ: 3 posts, 7 likes – provided GDPR context in [Option to hide IP addresses from moderators](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/207715/61?silent=true)
- @Don: 3 posts, 6 likes – explained end-of-life for a theme in [Composer Footnote Button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/243487/7?silent=true)
- @pfaffman: 5 posts, 4 likes – suggested API behavior in [Categories Missing from `categories.json` Despite Existing in the System](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365544/3?silent=true)
- @Heliosurge: 2 posts, 2 likes – asked safe-mode questions in [Option to hide IP addresses from moderators](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/207715/60?silent=true)
- @Jagster: 3 posts, 2 likes – validated an Android chat fix in [Select/long press doesn’t do anything in chat on androids](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365496/4?silent=true)
- @aas: 1 post, 1 like – reported LLM test failures in [Problems manually configuring perplexity sonar deep research](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365572/1?silent=true)
- @Falco: 1 post, 1 like – asked about AI models in [Summarize Topic with AI loads indefinitely, Invalid JSON Payload Received?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365587/3?silent=true)
- @NateDhaliwal: 2 posts, 1 like – guided SMTP verification in [About the SMTP config](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365569/3?silent=true)
**Interesting Topics**
#Feature
- @RGJ and @Heliosurge debated #pr-welcome #digital-services-act measures for #Feature plugins to [hide IP addresses from moderators](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/207715/61?silent=true).
- @tknospdr asked about company-specific tag groups and automation in [Create dynamic Tag Group at topic level?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365584/1?silent=true).
- @SoteFun proposed enabling mentions in post-voting comments for more interactive discussions in [Allow mentions in post voting comments](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365582/1?silent=true).
#Support
- @serkhelesheyi encountered a search normalization issue with Arabic “ال” in titles and sought a solution in [Search Issue: Titles with/without Arabic Definite Article “ال” are not treated as variations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365610/1?silent=true).
- @zhongziqi hit email roadblocks using WSL2 and mailhog and asked for SMTP verification tips in [About the SMTP config](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365569/1?silent=true).
- @KhoiUSA reported that AI summaries hung with _Invalid JSON_ errors and debugged model payloads in [Summarize Topic with AI loads indefinitely, Invalid JSON Payload Received?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365587/1?silent=true).
- @stanski ran into 502 errors after the `x-amz-checksum-crc32` fix while migrating uploads to S3 and asked for best practices in [Can’t migrate uploads to S3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365533/3?silent=true).
#Bug
- Android users confirmed that long-press selection in #chat was broken and celebrated the fix in [Select/long press doesn’t do anything in chat on androids](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365496/4?silent=true).
- @cuo_wu discovered chat images via S3 CDN had invalid `src` URLs and shared debugging details in [Upload images in chat can’t be show normally when use s3 CDN](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365540/1?silent=true).
#Dev
- @Steve_John dug into why top-level categories were omitted from `/categories.json` on empty forums and explored API behaviors in [Categories Missing from `categories.json` Despite Existing in the System](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365544/1?silent=true).
- @aas described how disabling streaming cured LLM test failures for `perplexity/sonar-deep-research` and highlighted log errors in [Problems manually configuring perplexity sonar deep research](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365572/1?silent=true).
#Theme component
- @Don streamlined default labels and translation keys for user menus in [Quick Profile Links Menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/338591/30?silent=true).
- @ozkn praised the new `f_nav_show_labels` setting after @Don’s update to mobile tabs in [F NAV - Mobile Navigation Tabs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/342277/55?silent=true).
- @Don noted that the Composer Footnote Button is now part of core and tagged the old component as #end-of-life in [Composer Footnote Button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/243487/7?silent=true).
#Plugin
- @JammyDodger debated the visibility of voting options and potential badges in official #post-voting in [Discourse Post Voting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/227808/148?silent=true).
**Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group**
- @Falco asked which AI model was being used after [Summarize Topic with AI loads indefinitely, Invalid JSON Payload Received?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365587/3?silent=true).
From IP privacy debates to AWS hiccups and AI hang-ups, yesterday’s ride showed that no bug is too small and no feature too big—strap in for another day of meta magic!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [11 במאי, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/501 "2025-05-11T21:03:33Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- Total new posts: **48**
- Total new topics: **3**
- Top users:
## Interesting Topics
#Dev
- @Richie noticed the `/admin/users/list/all.json` endpoint now wraps responses in a `users` array, breaking existing SSO integrations, and @RGJ tracked down the [commit adding `root: :users`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365629/3?silent=true) as the cause (#Dev, #rest-api). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365629/1?silent=true)
- The new **iOS mobile app beta** received style tweak requests from @gingerbeardman, suggesting consistent row heights and more forum rows per screen with totals moved into badges, sparking discussion on UI layout improvements (#Dev, #dev-news). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/115912/57?silent=true)
- @Steve_John found that adding hidden categories via JavaScript in a custom theme didn’t display them on the homepage, and @pfaffman advised reviewing the theme code or sharing it on GitHub for troubleshooting (#Dev, #rest-api). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365544/11?silent=true)
#Administrators
- @nathank highlighted limitations of the Private Topics Plugin for group access, and @RGJ and @mcwumbly discussed using PMs for more flexible multi-user ticket workflows despite UX and tagging drawbacks (#Administrators, #how-to). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/72268/19?silent=true)
#Support
- @JammyDodger clarified how suspended users are hidden from @mention autocomplete for non-staff and demonstrated customizing suspension messages or deactivating accounts to dissuade pings when exploring unmentionable user scenarios (#Support, #mentions). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361108/5?silent=true)
- @MichaIng traced endless loading issues behind Cloudflare’s Automatic HTTPS Rewrites and Apache’s `mod_sed` injection to filter conflicts, and @pfaffman recommended enabling `force_https` in `app.yml` to resolve proxy and SSL rewrite mismatches (#Support, #cloudflare). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364596/14?silent=true)
- @stanski struggled with migrating existing uploads after configuring S3-compatible storage, and @pfaffman walked through inspecting `Upload.pluck(:url)` to locate problematic records and verifying checksum environment variables (#Support, #s3). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365533/4?silent=true)
- @satonotdead sought a way to temporarily limit a group’s trust level to TL1 and restore previous levels upon leaving, spurring discussion on revocation methods versus site-wide criteria for dynamic trust management (#Support, #trust-levels, #gamification). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364927/9?silent=true)
- @Shauny requested a webhook event that delivers a total count of unread notifications and supports clearing events to sync notification counts externally without frequent API polling (#Support, #webhooks). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365633/1?silent=true)
#Plugin
- @Mark_Wass encountered startup errors with the `discourse-solved` plugin and resolved them by toggling its presence in `app.yml` and rebuilding, then @Moin shared the [Custom Top Navigation Links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-top-navigation-links/87225?silent=true) approach to add an “Unsolved” filter (#Plugin, #official, #solved). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/30155/379?silent=true)
- @tknospdr questioned the lack of an open visual indicator for assignment statuses in the official Discourse Assign plugin, and @NateDhaliwal highlighted the hidden “Edit assignments” tab beneath the “Unassign…” button as a workaround (#Plugin, #official, #assign). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/58044/217?silent=true)
- @Paul_King asked about group automation no longer working in the Discourse Dynamic Groups plugin, prompting suggestions to review compatibility with recent core changes (#Plugin). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365342/5?silent=true)
#Feature
- @jrgong inquired if @thoka had implemented custom segments via the digest hooks, and @pfaffman confirmed it works using `html_safe` for injection, pointing to the [discussion on fixing `digest_custom_html`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/fixing-digest-custom-html-to-be-treated-as-html-was-overriding-digest-html-erb/361988?silent=true) (#Feature). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/164394/7?silent=true)
- @NateDhaliwal shared undocumented `/tags/upload.json` code to batch create tags via API, and @tknospdr explored restricting dynamic tags to specific categories for company-level tag groups (#Feature, #tags, #tag-groups). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365584/2?silent=true)
#UX
- @Moin reported missing category badges on the group permission and user summary pages, providing Chrome and Firefox screenshots to illustrate the UX regression (#UX). [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365301/2?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @Lilly contributed to the [Create dynamic Tag Group at topic level?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365584/4?silent=true) discussion, linking to the [autocompletion on creation topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/autocompletion-on-creation-topic-with-the-right-tags/292520?silent=true) and suggesting AI + automation plugins (#Feature).
Here’s to hoping today’s builds stay green and your webhook calls fly straight—no more API mysteries to chase!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [12 במאי, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/502 "2025-05-12T21:03:09Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts** : 112
- **New topics** : 15
**Top Users (latest posts & likes):**
- @sam: 15 posts, 17 likes
- @david: 6 posts, 13 likes
- @Moin: 8 posts, 9 likes
- @Falco: 3 posts, 8 likes
- @serkhelesheyi: 4 posts, 8 likes
- @JammyDodger: 7 posts, 7 likes
- @chapoi: 4 posts, 5 likes
- @RGJ: 5 posts, 5 likes
- @pfaffman: 8 posts, 4 likes
- @per1234: 3 posts, 4 likes
## Interesting Topics
### #Announcements
- @serkhelesheyi reported multiple RTL styling glitches in the [Help us test Horizon, our newest theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360484?silent=true) including a [Category Box Display Issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360484/64?silent=true), a [split Timeline Display](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360484/65?silent=true), and [text wrapping problems with status labels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360484/66?silent=true).
- @sam and @hugh continued refining the admin experience in [Introducing admin sidebar navigation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/289281?silent=true), discussing extra clicks for search on mobile ([post 114](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/289281/114?silent=true)) and exploring mobile-specific improvements ([post 115](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/289281/115?silent=true)).
### #Plugin
- @JammyDodger identified a change in update frequency for the “scores for today” job, leading @Falco to [update the wiki](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/225916/426?silent=true) for the [Discourse Gamification plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/225916?silent=true) following [post 425](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/225916/425?silent=true).
### #Support
- @Issa_George encountered placement issues with custom widgets and received guidance from @david, who pointed to the [Theme Developer Tutorial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theme-developer-tutorial-1-introduction/357796?silent=true) in [Problems with widgets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365656?silent=true).
- In [How to prevent spam posts?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365660?silent=true), @sam recommended installing Discourse AI Spam Detection ([post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-spam-detection/343541?silent=true)), and @ondrej shared community tips ([post 4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tips-for-preventing-spam/264020?silent=true)).
- @aksoforever explored customizing date formats in [How to change the post data from relative data to absolute](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365700?silent=true) and was directed by @david to the [Customize Text guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customize-text-in-discourse/36092?silent=true).
- @pfaffman and @Architect helped @Issa_George troubleshoot SMTP settings for Brevo in [Need help with SMTP settings from Brevo to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365721?silent=true), highlighting the proper `DISCOURSE_NOTIFICATION_EMAIL` ([post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365721/3?silent=true)) and recommending port `2525` ([post 4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365721/4?silent=true)).
- @Pahuyuth reported that valid Patreon logins weren’t creating accounts in [Patreon OAuth login doesn’t create user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365703?silent=true), with @pfaffman pointing out the `allow new registrations` setting ([post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365703/3?silent=true)) and @Moin clarifying best practices ([post 5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365703/5?silent=true)).
### #Feature
- @per1234 proposed an admin setting to silence “small action posts” from bumping topics in [Add setting to control topic bump from “small action posts”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365662?silent=true), sparking discussion of the existing user preference ([post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365662/2?silent=true)) and potential GitHub enhancements ([commit](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/f71e9aad60a63c5b98a6f9e20988874d01e97df4)).
- @david and @sam debated API visibility and pageview handling in [Topic views doesn’t update on rest API requests](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/343474?silent=true), with @sam noting legacy header changes ([post 5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/343474/5?silent=true)) and @david explaining the migration to browser-based pageviews ([post 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/343474/6?silent=true)).
### #Bug
- @KhoiUSA confirmed that switching to the Google endpoint resolves the indefinite load in [Summarize Topic with AI loads indefinitely, Invalid JSON Payload Received?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365587?silent=true), thanks to @Falco’s suggestion ([post 5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365587/5?silent=true)) and @sam calling for a fallback mechanism ([post 7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365587/7?silent=true)).
- The interaction between `must_approve_users` and invite-only communities was re-examined in [Should a deactivated user recieve an email?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365506?silent=true), with @sam tracing the logic to historical commits ([post 11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365506/11?silent=true)).
- @jimmy0017 saw timeouts during badge backfills in [Got a lot of “Failed to backfill ‘Reader’ badge” errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365756?silent=true) and received troubleshooting tips from @JammyDodger ([post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365756/3?silent=true)).
### #Theme feedback
- @Moin noticed missing category badges in mobile search results under the Meta Branded theme in [Category badge missing in mobile search results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365652?silent=true), with @chapoi confirming a theme-specific fix ([post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365652/3?silent=true)) and linking to the #ThemeFeedback guidelines ([info](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-the-theme-feedback-category/284904?silent=true)).
### #Developer Guides
- @pfaffman pointed out a discrepancy in the `Form import` example in the documentation for [Discourse toolkit to render forms](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326439?silent=true), prompting @awesomerobot to prepare an incoming fix after noting reversion issues in the docs ([commit](https://github.com/merefield/discourse-chatbot/commit/4b59fcdeb921c07c55b59adb61d0afd158a77823)).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- **@sam** refined admin search in [Introducing admin sidebar navigation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/289281/114?silent=true) & [post 115](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/289281/115?silent=true), advocated JSON fallbacks in AI summaries ([post 7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365587/7?silent=true)), clarified reply-transfer internals ([content transfer issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359154/5?silent=true)), suggested parser tweaks for smart quotes ([post 7](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/361294/7?silent=true)), and detailed pageview changes in the REST API feature ([post 5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/343474/5?silent=true)).
- **@david** guided widget placement in [Problems with widgets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365656/5?silent=true), outlined date-format settings in [How to change post data](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365700/3?silent=true), and explained pageview migration in [Topic views…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/343474/6?silent=true).
- **@Falco** delivered the fix for AI summaries in [Summarize Topic with AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365587/5?silent=true) and updated the [Discourse Gamification wiki](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/225916/426?silent=true).
- **@chapoi** tracked RTL styling in [Help us test Horizon…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360484/67?silent=true) and verified badges in [Category badge missing…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365652/3?silent=true).
- **@hugh** offered mobile search insights in [Introducing admin sidebar navigation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/289281/115?silent=true).
- **@awesomerobot** is prepping a docs correction after noticing the `Form import` revert in [Discourse toolkit to render forms](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326439/29?silent=true).
It was a tail-wagging day of theme fixes, plugin tweaks, and AI adventures—hope your pup enjoyed the ride as much as we did!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [13 במאי, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/503 "2025-05-13T21:01:50Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts:** 91
- **New topics:** 14
- **Top users:**
- @Moin: 3 posts, 15 likes
- @JammyDodger: 15 posts, 13 likes
- @sam: 2 posts, 10 likes
- @Lilly: 4 posts, 5 likes
- @ondrej: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @nolo: 1 post, 3 likes
- @jimmy0017: 3 posts, 3 likes
- @TomoftheFog: 5 posts, 3 likes
- @RGJ: 2 posts, 2 likes
- @Arkshine: 3 posts, 2 likes
## Interesting Topics
#### #Bug
- @TomoftheFog reported that the post filter in the #post-badges component blanked topics when using the “X posts in topic” button. @JammyDodger traced the error to an undefined variable and @Arkshine quickly raised a [PR to fix it](https://github.com/discourse/discourse-post-badges/pull/38) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365968/1?silent=true)
- @Moin discovered that editing the plural #site-text for `admin.site_settings.default_categories.modal_description.other` broke its singular counterpart, causing navigation modals to display incorrect labels. The issue has been reproduced and is under investigation [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365801/1?silent=true)
#### #Support
- @HenrysCat asked why the Dashboard showed `3.5.0.beta5-dev` instead of a stable beta. @Moin clarified that all tests-passed builds carry a `-dev` suffix and linked to the [release channel explainer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365867/3?silent=true) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365867/1?silent=true)
- @ondrej and @Andrew_Rowe suggested existing theme components ([Image Annotator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/161936?silent=true) and [Watermark Image](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/347138?silent=true)) in response to @tknospdr’s request for text-over-image support. @Arkshine confirmed limited text features and encouraged filing issues [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365794/1?silent=true)
- @Lilly recommended adding a custom “Ask the bot” link in the sidebar and dropdown for @Angela_MRS’s AI persona chatbot, using `/discourse-ai/ai-bot/conversations` as the URL [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365884/3?silent=true)
- @pfaffman warned against emailing unvalidated addresses when @qingfeng1024 explored bulk-marketing to non-registered users. @nathank proposed using Discourse itself as the capture form to ensure opt-in and easy onboarding [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365824/1?silent=true)
- @JammyDodger walked @jimmy0017 through [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) queries and index-rebuild steps after “Failed to backfill ‘Reader’ badge” errors, but the `post_timings` table remains oversized [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365756/1?silent=true)
- @blake explained that migrating annual subscribers to a lifetime plan requires manual cancellation and group reassignment due to plugin limitations, answering @tchristensen’s subscription-migration query [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365819/3?silent=true)
- @awesomerobot noted that switching from `zh_CN` to a web-standard `zh-CN` resolves custom header link locale issues and committed updates to accept both formats [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365933/3?silent=true)
- @nolo recommended the [Tag Icons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/109757?silent=true) theme component after @ja_ke asked how to add emojis to tags [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365928/3?silent=true)
#### #UX
- @Moin observed that `(TM)` now renders as a black ™ emoji, leading to contrast problems in dark themes. Discussion continues on the trade-offs of replacing text (`™`) with emoji [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365799/1?silent=true)
- @JammyDodger highlighted broken DiscoTOC styling on mobile when no replies exist, making table-of-contents navigation cumbersome [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/353845/2?silent=true)
- @NateDhaliwal pointed out that long GitHub repository names sit flush to the edge of oneboxes without padding, affecting visual consistency [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365875/1?silent=true)
#### #Data & reporting
- @one1 inquired about counting total searches over a custom period. @JammyDodger recommended crafting a [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) SQL query and exploring existing #sql-query examples [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365753/1?silent=true)
#### #Developer Guides
- @pfaffman suggested creating a theme component to prevent mis-editing core files when using the new form toolkit. @david explained how documentation links to GitHub source files aid in safe PR submission [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326439/30?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @sam shared major image-upload improvements in the Rust & WebAssembly blog, raising minimal upload size to 10 MB [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/196998/42?silent=true)
- @Lilly proposed a custom “Ask the bot” link in both the sidebar and dropdown to boost AI persona visibility [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365884/3?silent=true)
- @awesomerobot fixed custom header link locale matching and expanded format support in the #custom-header-links plugin [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365933/3?silent=true)
- @SaraDev explained the SSO-induced 6–7 second initial load time and outlined resource-tuning tips for improved TTFB [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360625/3?silent=true)
- @blake clarified that the Subscriptions plugin requires manual plan cancellations for migrating annual subscribers [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365819/3?silent=true)
- @nat responded on the Discourse Livestream plugin about showing content conditionally when a user marks “Going” [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/341335/22?silent=true)
- @david detailed the in-doc GitHub links and edit controls in the Developer Guides, aiding safe contributions to the form toolkit docs [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/326439/31?silent=true)
- @pmusaraj offered a CSS workaround for hiding unwanted ActivityPub status messages in topics [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/266794/447?silent=true)
- @joffreyjaffeux requested screenshots and video examples to diagnose keyboard-overlay issues on Android interfaces [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363505/8?silent=true)
It was 24 hours of deep dives, emoji debates, and PRs galore—now go treat yourself to a well-earned break!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [14 במאי, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/504 "2025-05-14T21:03:46Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- Total new posts: **79** (2025-05-13 to 2025-05-14)
- Total new topics: **14** (2025-05-13 to 2025-05-14)
- **Top users** :
- @digitaldominica: 6 posts, 4 likes
- @JammyDodger: 4 posts, 2 likes
- @NateDhaliwal: 4 posts, 3 likes
- @Genius: 3 posts, 3 likes
- @awesomerobot: 2 posts, 4 likes
- @joffreyjaffeux: 2 posts, 6 likes
- @tgxworld: 2 posts, 3 likes
- @Arkshine: 1 post, 3 likes
- @nolo: 1 post, 3 likes
- @pmusaraj: 1 post, 2 likes
## Interesting Topics
#UX
- **™ replaced by emoji instead of ™** – @fefrei originally reported that the ™ character was rendering as an emoji [discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365799/1?silent=true), and @joffreyjaffeux confirmed the fix in PR [#32713](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/32713) – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365799/3?silent=true) #emoji
- **Misplaced AI Docs Overlay button** – @SvenPuschmann first flagged the floating **AI Docs** button overlapping core controls on iOS [report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366138/1?silent=true), and @pmusaraj suggested adding `margin-bottom: 70px;` to `.ikp-chat-button__container` – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366138/2?silent=true) #ai #accessibility
- **Site header overlaps composer on mobile** – @NateDhaliwal illustrated how the mobile composer is hidden behind the header (see [screenshot](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366008/2?silent=true)) and the issue occurs on both reply and topic composers – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366008/1?silent=true) #composer #mobile
#Feature
- **Customize icon without global replacement** – @digitaldominica asked about changing a single icon instance without affecting global icons and @awesomerobot closed it as a duplicate of [Change single instance of icon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/336356/10?silent=true); an example CSS method was shared – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366088/4?silent=true) #Feature
- **Read CalDAV calendar data from external server** – @Thomas_Rother proposed enhancing the calendar plugin to fetch events from a CalDAV service like Radicale, referencing the [Calendav gem](https://github.com/pat/calendav) and the #calendar-and-event tag – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366108/1?silent=true) #calendar-and-event
- **VBulletin bulk importer issues** – @pfaffman is debugging why the vBulletin bulk importer creates users and posts but not topics in `create_topics(topics)` and how `base.rb:create_records` processes `processed` vs. `skipped` – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366162/1?silent=true) #Dev
#Bug
- **Upload images in chat can’t show normally with S3 CDN** – @Super_James and @w.h reported that chat thumbnails fail because the API returns direct S3 URLs; @tgxworld suggested a `S3_USE_CDN_URL_FOR_ALL_UPLOADS` setting, and the discussion was escalated by tagging @martin / @renato in [post 5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365540/5?silent=true) – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365540/2?silent=true) #Bug #chat
- **FontAwesome Pro Plugin not changing all default icons** – @Arkshine noticed missing mappings for icons like `layer-group` in the plugin [initial report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365953/1?silent=true) and is updating it to match Discourse’s core list – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365953/2?silent=true) #fontawesome-pro
- **YouTube titles intermittently appearing in search results** – @ma0sm opened the thread [post 1](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366060/1?silent=true) after seeing inconsistent onebox indexing, linked to the original [feature request 76175/8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/76175/8?silent=true), and @awesomerobot clarified the search uses post text in [post 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366060/2?silent=true) – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366060/2?silent=true) #Bug
- **Admin splitting PMs: unable to add yourself** – @Overgrow pointed out that after splitting a private message into a new topic, admins can’t include themselves, so it doesn’t appear in their inbox – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366110/1?silent=true) #Bug #private-message
#Support
- **Adsense Google setup issues** – @Genius faced a “Couldn’t verify your site” error when adding `ads.txt` to a hosted Discourse plan; @JammyDodger walked through proper Site Settings and publisher ID fields in [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366054/3?silent=true) – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366054/1?silent=true) #advertising
- **Breadcrumb component skips multi-level categories** – @Steve_John reported Home/A/B/C shows “Home/B/C”, missing A, with the component’s logic; @nolo confirmed the default only supports two levels and referenced [breadcrumb-links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/325372?silent=true) and a follow-up in [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366014/3?silent=true) – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366014/1?silent=true) #Support
- **Problems with adding HTML via theme component** – @Issa_George struggled to inject a widget into `/c/nfl-memes/20` and shared code in [post 8](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365656/8?silent=true); @NateDhaliwal requested full snippets in [post 10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365656/10?silent=true) – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365656/10?silent=true) #Theme #html
- **Sticky reactions configuration** – @Dimava wants reactions to stay like Likes with fixed icons for consistency, but no solution has been provided – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/315144/2?silent=true) #Support #reactions
- **“Watching” for new topics only** – @tknospdr asked about getting alerts only for new topics; @pfaffman explained “Watching First Post” in [post 3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366157/3?silent=true) and @jahan_gagan detailed the default categories setting in [post 6](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366157/6?silent=true) – [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366157/6?silent=true) #Support #notifications
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @joffreyjaffeux followed up on the ™→emoji fix [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365799/3?silent=true) and helped debug chat landscape problems on iPad [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365043/11?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot closed the icon-customization thread as a duplicate [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366088/4?silent=true) and clarified YouTube search indexing [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366060/2?silent=true).
- @tgxworld triaged the S3 CDN chat-image bug [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365540/2?silent=true) and escalated it by tagging @martin/ @renato [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365540/5?silent=true).
- @pmusaraj suggested a quick CSS margin fix for the misplaced AI Docs button [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366138/2?silent=true).
- @sam requested a “reminder: none” option in the policy UI (#pr-welcome) [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365687/2?silent=true).
- @chapoi led the chat-landscape troubleshooting for iPad users [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365043/9?silent=true).
- @Lilly asked for Safari screenshots to further diagnose the iPad chat bug [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365043/13?silent=true).
After chasing emojis, icons, and runaway chat bubbles yesterday, it’s time to paws and celebrate!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [15 במאי, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/505 "2025-05-15T21:03:06Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **New posts:** 95
- **New topics:** 12
- **Top users (likes, posts):**
- @sam (22 likes, 13 posts)
- @Moin (6 likes, 5 posts)
- @joffreyjaffeux (5 likes, 2 posts)
- @awesomerobot (4 likes, 2 posts)
- @JammyDodger (4 likes, 3 posts)
- @Danielle (3 likes, 1 post)
- @mark.reeves (3 likes, 1 post)
- @nathank (3 likes, 2 posts)
- @merefield (3 likes, 4 posts)
- @gschmid (3 likes, 2 posts)
_(Data from 2025-05-14 to 2025-05-15)_
## Interesting Topics
#Community
- **Using forum researcher to help organize and split large topics**
@sam introduced a new AI-driven research persona to streamline dissecting enormous discussions such as the Kanban Board mega-thread. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366188/1?silent=true)
#Bug
- **Singular text no longer works after customizing plural variant**
@Moin discovered that overriding only the “one” translation broke the “other” form, prompting a discussion on targeting `.one` vs `.other` variants. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365801/1?silent=true)
- **ActivityPub posts should render dates properly**
@mark.reeves reported that ActivityPub oneboxes weren’t displaying dates, leading to fixes for direct date output. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366279/1?silent=true)
#Support
- **How to Pin a Category or Its Topics to the Top of the Topic List?**
@omppatil asked for a “super pin” feature, and @awesomerobot recommended the Featured Lists theme component. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366301/1?silent=true)
- **How is this daily sign-in implemented? I get points randomly every day**
@ja_ke wondered about gamification visits, and @JammyDodger explained default visit-score behavior. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366247/1?silent=true)
- **Does discourse have a lottery theme or plugin?**
@ja_ke sought a raffle plugin; community members pointed to examples like NiiHost’s Lottery component. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366246/1?silent=true)
- **How do I configure a subdomain for Discourse?**
@Matthias_Schuster struggled with Namecheap subdomains, and @pfaffman linked to an A-record setup guide. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366299/1?silent=true)
#Announcements
- **Webinar: Growing and Retaining Your Community**
@Danielle invited everyone to join on May 20 for insights into member motivations, trust building, and retention tactics. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366245/1?silent=true)
#Plugin
- **Discourse Calendar (and Event)**
@benji and @Nick_Stager investigated duplicated multi-day events in the upcoming sidebar and discussed potential fixes. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/97376/505?silent=true)
#Feature
- **Is there an official Discourse Model Context Protocol (MCP)?**
@jrgong proposed an MCP for API and Dev Docs compatibility, with @EricGT weighing in on implementation. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/364859/1?silent=true)
- **Recurring webinars**
@DamirDame requested support for recurring Zoom sessions in the webinars plugin. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366225/1?silent=true)
- **Pin more than one topic globally**
@Andrew15-5 asked to pin multiple home-page topics; @Moin demonstrated the existing wrench-menu pin UI. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366271/1?silent=true)
#contribute:translations
- **Add Uyghur language**
@Sahran announced that the Uyghur translation is now 100% complete, expanding global reach. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/309466/8?silent=true)
#Developer Guides
- **Add a featured topic list to your Discourse homepage**
@drehmann is migrating the how-to from `setupComponent` to `component-export` style in a GJS file. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/132949/30?silent=true)
#UX
- **Filter by date before/after field not aligned with other fields**
@NateDhaliwal pointed out misaligned date filters on mobile search. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366217/1?silent=true)
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- **@sam** demoed the new AI research persona in [Using forum researcher to help organize and split large topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366188/1?silent=true) and tackled a slew of UI and import quirks in [Strikethrough with empty lines](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/172632/5?silent=true), [Downloading remote images doesn’t work with protocol-less srcs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/55601/10?silent=true), [This policy has no possible users when set to private](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365688/2?silent=true), [Ability to NOT close topics (after x posts) in some categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/46826/2?silent=true), [Automatic encoding of parsed URL params](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/67232/44?silent=true), [Working with different needs in raw/cooked content](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/46723/8?silent=true), [Smoke-testing plugins during upgrade process](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/71118/23?silent=true), and [Suggestion for /admin/upgrade#/](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/65000/3?silent=true)
- **@joffreyjaffeux** reverted a problematic REST-API change and apologized in [Changes to /admin/users/list/all.json API response structure?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365629/19?silent=true)
- **@awesomerobot** guided on pinning in [How to Pin a Category or Its Topics to the Top of the Topic List?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366301/3?silent=true) and proposed clearer wording in [“Watching for new topics, mentions & replies”](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366157/7?silent=true)
- **@Danielle** promoted the upcoming session in [Webinar: Growing and Retaining Your Community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366245/1?silent=true)
- **@mark.reeves** reported the date-rendering bug in [ActivityPub posts should render dates properly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366279/1?silent=true)
- **@benji** helped troubleshoot multi-day event duplication in [Discourse Calendar (and Event)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/97376/507?silent=true)
And that’s a wrap—after taming mega-Kanban boards and priming webinars, here’s hoping your threads are as organized as your calendars tomorrow!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [16 במאי, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/506 "2025-05-16T21:02:24Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
**New posts** : 111
**New topics** : 16
**Top users:**
- @JammyDodger (26 likes, 16 posts)
- @merefield (11 likes, 19 posts)
- @patrickemin (7 likes, 6 posts)
- @david (6 likes, 2 posts)
- @nolo (5 likes, 3 posts)
- @RGJ (4 likes, 3 posts)
- @pfaffman (3 likes, 3 posts)
- @supermathie (3 likes, 1 post)
- @Moin (3 likes, 2 posts)
- @HAWK (3 likes, 1 post)
* * *
## Interesting Topics
**#Dev**
- @JammyDodger asked if the [all-the-themes update\_from\_meta.rb script](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366403/1?silent=true) needs tweaking to handle the newer #Theme component category; @david confirmed the adjustment and shared the [2820410eb24e38dddcf14500ba77d2227ce9487c commit](https://github.com/discourse/all-the-themes/commit/2820410eb24e38dddcf14500ba77d2227ce9487c).
**#Support**
- @sheng_hualuo reported that clicking avatars yielded a `PG::UndefinedTable: relation "gamification_leaderboard_cache_1_all_time"` error and browser logs showed an unsupported `.hbr` template in a theme component; @merefield guided removing the #gamification plugin and the faulty theme component to restore user cards [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366391/1?silent=true).
- In a tagging #Support thread, @bayardo.rivas discovered that misconfigured `trust_level_0` vs `trust_level_1` settings prevented topic creation and tagging; @HAWK clarified TL1 users inherit TL0 privileges and @JammyDodger pointed out category-specific tag restrictions [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366318/1?silent=true).
- @saish wanted to inject custom fields into the default composer per #tags; after exploring form templates, @merefield confirmed that only a plugin can achieve this, while @JammyDodger highlighted existing theme component and preset composer options [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366377/1?silent=true).
- @Matthias_Schuster sought clear steps for setting up a subdomain; after referencing `INSTALL-cloud.md`, @merefield demonstrated that creating an A record (host column) and obtaining an SSL certificate are the only required actions [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366299/9?silent=true).
**#Feature**
- Spanning two discussions (#366352 & #366356), @patrickemin requested a staff-only, single-click bump button; contributors (@KhoiUSA, @pfaffman, @Lilly) outlined using a #Theme component to fire the existing AJAX bump call, proposed auto-bump defaults, and suggested community marketplace gigs for quick delivery [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366356/1?silent=true).
**#UX**
- @JammyDodger reported that on iPhone/Safari the admin dashboard froze until the sidebar was opened; @awesomerobot merged a fix in [PR #32775](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/32775) to ensure smooth scrolling [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366402/1?silent=true).
- @nolo highlighted that official components ignore the **prioritize username** site setting, suggesting templates conditionally insert display names instead of raw usernames [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366425/1?silent=true).
- @JammyDodger proposed that anon visitors should be allowed to view who voted on a topic without forced sign-up, noting vote lists are already public elsewhere [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366438/1?silent=true).
- @JammyDodger found that the tag selector in the title edit modal won’t close upon selection on mobile, forcing users to toggle the category selector as a workaround [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366397/1?silent=true).
- @JammyDodger noted that the @/emoji autocomplete dropdown sometimes renders too far from the cursor on mobile, obscuring top suggestions in chat and search contexts [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366427/1?silent=true).
**#Installation**
- @alex.diker tried the bitnami/discourse Docker image for quick testing but encountered an exit-code error; @merefield directed them to Bitnami’s own support and recommended using the official [standard install](https://meta.discourse.org/t/142537?silent=true) for community help [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366503/1?silent=true).
**#Announcements**
- @NateDhaliwal asked whether the “Growing and Retaining Your Community” webinar would be recorded; @Danielle confirmed that the replay will be posted in the OP a few days after the live event [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366245/4?silent=true).
**#Bug**
- @lindsey shared a CSS snippet to override category text color while the team improves automatic contrast, and @davidb is investigating restoring direct UI control in the #Bug category color issue [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363090/13?silent=true).
- @pento merged a fix for the invite bug where existing users weren’t added to groups if they already had topic access, resolving the inconsistency in invites [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365406/6?silent=true).
* * *
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @david updated the [all-the-themes script](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366403/2?silent=true) to support the new #Theme component category and explained how muted tags are excluded.
- @HAWK clarified that trust\_level\_1 users inherently have trust\_level\_0 permissions in the [tagging privilege discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366318/5?silent=true).
- @supermathie pointed to the [emoji update guidance](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/216166/9?silent=true) to explain why Apple’s emoji set isn’t distributable.
- @Danielle confirmed the replay posting details for the [community growth webinar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366245/4?silent=true).
- @MarkDoerr announced his PR adding SEK support to the [Subscriptions plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/316003/13?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot merged the sidebar freeze fix via [PR #32775](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/32775) in response to the #UX freeze report (366402/2).
- @Roman_Rizzi resolved the JSON schema mismatch for AI summarization in [post 10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365587/10?silent=true).
- @davidb is investigating the automated text color contrast issue in [post 17](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363090/17?silent=true).
- @Lilly suggested exploring auto-bump settings as a simpler alternative in the [manual bump request](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366352/6?silent=true).
- @lindsey provided a CSS workaround for category text colors in [post 13](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363090/13?silent=true).
Here’s to another day of discourse—and no puppies were harmed in the making of these updates! 🐾
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [17 במאי, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/507 "2025-05-17T21:01:37Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **39 new posts** and **10 new topics** in the last 24 hours.
- **Top users** by posts & likes:
## Interesting Topics
#Site feedback
- @NateDhaliwal spotted a new globe-with-plus icon in the post menu and wondered why content doesn’t translate until **experimental\_content\_localization** is enabled [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366531/1?silent=true).
#Support
- @bartv struggled to enter a phone-number regex in #watched-words, and @JammyDodger confirmed manually typing the pipes (`|`) fixes the editor split issue [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366534/1?silent=true).
- A new user, @Lyles, couldn’t see the “New Topic” button on the OpenAI community; @Lilly reproduced it working on test accounts and advised contacting that site’s moderators again [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366518/1?silent=true).
- @Mahidhar asked how to display sub-categories as list items under their parent; @Moin pointed to the #discourse-doc-categories plugin and the documentation index topic [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366544/1?silent=true).
- @Kartoon reported that only one of their themes lost its new-reply highlight color, turning all states identical; @pfaffman asked for the theme name and stock/modified status [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366551/1?silent=true).
- @Jose_C_Gomez hit an “unsupported Docker version” error during a web upgrade and sought a rollback workaround [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366569/1?silent=true).
#Bug
- @ondrej discovered that pasting a category link into the composer reveals hidden sub-categories users can’t access, both on Meta and other communities [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366541/1?silent=true).
- @AdjustableWrench found that HTML checkbox fields labeled **Confirmation** need two clicks on mobile to register on signup and sought reproduction steps across browsers [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366538/1?silent=true).
- In an older thread, @Lilly proposed adding an “Advanced Settings” toggle to restore the missing text-color option for categories after the last update [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363090/21?silent=true).
#Dev
- @pfaffman couldn’t render a tooltip component in the new form toolkit despite following the docs; he tried both `discourse/components/d-tooltip` and `float-kit/components/d-tooltip` imports [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366561/1?silent=true).
- @elmuerte reported that editing `config/locales/client.en.yml` hangs WSL puma, whereas other files reload fine; they’re working off the stable branch [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366555/1?silent=true).
#Data & reporting
- @one1 asked for the total site search count over a custom time range, and @JammyDodger offered query assistance for the [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/32566?silent=true) plugin [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365753/1?silent=true).
#Plugin
- In the ActivityPub Plugin thread, @Olle11 confirmed a recent workaround finally worked for remote fetch issues on Mastodon instances [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/266794/452?silent=true).
#Feature
- @AdjustableWrench expressed joy when new currency codes were added to the Subscriptions plugin, making day-to-day billing possible in more regions [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/316003/14?silent=true).
- @digitaldominica shared a DOM-observer snippet using `api.onPageChange()` to reliably replace the #create-topic button icon after render [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/336356/15?silent=true).
## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group
- @Lilly helped resolve the OpenAI forum “New Topic” button issue in [Sou nova usuária…](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366518/3?silent=true).
- @Lilly suggested an “Advanced Settings” approach in [Text color field for categories missing after update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/363090/21?silent=true).
- @awesomerobot offered to tackle the locale logic in [Custom header link locale issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365933/5?silent=true).
> After all this globe-trotting button-pressing, regex chasing, and theme tweaking, it’s time to let the pups out for a celebratory walk! 🐾
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [18 במאי, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/508 "2025-05-18T21:04:11Z")
Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
**Key Stats**
- **39** new posts
- **3** new topics
- **Top users:**
* * *
**Interesting Topics**
#Support
- @Richie raised eyebrows at the “Min first post length” setting after discovering you can set it to 2,000,000,000 characters and joked about forcing users to type billions more than a simple “Thank you.” @tobiaseigen countered that lowering it risks a chat-style forum and recommended caution
[Richie’s insight](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/313736/11?silent=true)
[tobiaseigen’s caution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/313736/12?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/313736/1?silent=true)
- Frustration hit when an **unsupported Docker version** blocked an upgrade, so @pfaffman advised migrating to a fresh VM and shared a multi-step fix—upgrading Ubuntu and Docker to restore `require_message` migrations without drama. #docker
[pfaffman’s tip](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366569/3?silent=true)
[step-by-step solution](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366569/9?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366569/1?silent=true)
- New feature ideas surfaced on how to **close topics after a certain number of posts** instead of time; @Moin asked how to configure post-based auto-closure per category, building on a [2018 discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-not-close-topics-after-x-posts-in-some-categories/46826/2?silent=true)
[Moin’s question](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366615/1?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366615/1?silent=true)
- @sok777 noticed huge `data-preloaded` payloads for veteran users were slowing page loads by up to 10× and asked whether trimming database tracking states would be safe or break badges/trust levels
[issue report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366612/1?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366612/1?silent=true)
- @Steve_John detailed _intermittent loading issues_ when navigating between top-level and child categories; @pfaffman pointed to the [Experimental Lazy-Loaded Categories Feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/experimental-lazy-loaded-categories-feature-enabled-on-meta/299836?silent=true) as the likely culprit
[Steve’s post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366607/1?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366607/1?silent=true)
- @Kartoon discovered that a recent CSS override in the #Blackout theme disabled the “new reply” highlight on desktop, tracing it back to a core update’s background-color rules
#Site feedback
- @Falco unveiled a plan to localize all dynamic Discourse elements (_translator_, _discourse-translator_) and previewed AI-powered auto-translations to empower multilingual communities—@NateDhaliwal chimed in with a 👍 for the clarity
[Falco’s outline](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366531/6?silent=true)
[Nate’s reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366531/7?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366531/1?silent=true)
#Self-Hosting
- @Ethsim2 struggled to remove the “disable emails” banner after a backup, and @Moin reminded everyone that emails are auto-disabled for non-staff by default.
> “When a backup is restored, outgoing mail for non-staff is disabled… Change site setting ‘disable\_emails’ to re-enable.”
> [problem report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/108034/70?silent=true)
> [Moin’s tip](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/108034/71?silent=true)
> [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/108034/1?silent=true)
#Feature
- @sam landed a fix for data passing to artifacts in the #ai-artifacts plugin, shipping a PR that leverages `postMessage` to support async calls—good news for AI integrations
[sam’s comment](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/350791/10?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/350791/1?silent=true)
#Plugin
- In #pavilion territory, @thoka disabled the **Multilingual Plugin** after an `ActionView::Template::Error` for a missing `locales/i18n.js` (removed upstream), sparking a discussion on updating asset paths
[error trace](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/142740/170?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/142740/1?silent=true)
#Bug
- @HamMan2118 discovered that pasting a category link into the composer reveals public subcategories but hides private ones—likely by design but raising UX questions about access visibility
[test case](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366541/2?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366541/1?silent=true)
- @cuo_wu still faces a **CORS error** when assets use relative paths, asking if there’s any update or workaround as the issue lingers
[issue detail](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/333024/8?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/333024/1?silent=true)
#Dev
- After tweaking `client.en.yml`, @pfaffman reminded contributors that the development server must be restarted to pick up locale changes—a subtlety that trips up many in #dev-install setups
[pfaffman’s note](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366555/2?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366555/1?silent=true)
#Theme component
- @Kartoon asked for a way to omit entire blocks of emoji, noting that the **emoji deny list** setting is tedious for bulk removals—calling for a more flexible #broken emoji-widget strategy
[discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/119562/15?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/119562/1?silent=true)
#Theme
- @NateDhaliwal suggested making the table-of-contents button in the experimental #horizon-theme more circular for consistency, echoing calls for minor UI refinements
[screenshot & suggestion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/21?silent=true)
[read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/360486/1?silent=true)
* * *
**Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group**
- @Falco explained the globe-with-plus localization initiative and the forthcoming AI translations in #Site feedback
[post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366531/6?silent=true)
- @sam delivered the PR fix for artifact data passing in the #ai-artifacts plugin
- @tobiaseigen weighed in on minimum post length settings in #Support, cautioning against chat-style chatter [advice](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/313736/12?silent=true) and seeking use-case context [question](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/313736/17?silent=true)
From Docker dramas to emoji evictions and PR triumphs, yesterday’s meta-marathon proved there’s never a dull moment—see you on the boards!
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### Author:  [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)
#### Post date: [19 במאי, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/daily-summary-9pm-utc/291850/509 "2025-05-19T21:02:33Z")
# Today on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…
## Key Stats
- **Timeframe:** 2025-05-18 to 2025-05-19
- **New posts:** 100
- **New topics:** 15
- **Top users (likes / posts):**
- @JammyDodger (15 / 10)
- @tobiaseigen (8 / 5)
- @Jagster (7 / 8)
- @pfaffman (6 / 5)
- @carlossouza (5 / 4)
- @david (5 / 1)
- @nat (5 / 2)
- @Arkshine (4 / 3)
- @angus (3 / 2)
- @nathank (3 / 4)
## Interesting Topics
#UX
- @Jagster discovered that clicking `/latest` within a category shows only that category’s posts rather than the sitewide feed, confirmed on Safari and DiscourseHub [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366652/1?silent=true)
- @meglio reported that **Topic assignment shown thrice** in the sidebar, with @nat clarifying whether each assignment link navigates to a distinct post [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366635/1?silent=true)
#Support
- @carlossouza shared frustration about not being able to remove the sidebar and welcome banner after installing themes, eventually learning to toggle _Navigation menu_ and add custom CSS to hide the banner [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366617/1?silent=true)
- @tobiaseigen kicked off a new thread for AWS Cognito passwordless login setup, recommending the OpenID Connect plugin and AI assistance despite redirect issues at `/login` [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366622/1?silent=true)
- @alkah3st asked how Unreal Engine’s forum achieves collapsible subcategories in the sidebar and shared a JS/CSS snippet built with AI help to replicate Rows-style subcategory display [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366657/1?silent=true)
- @Arkshine diagnosed that SVG `` are stripped on upload—breaking animations—proposed whitelisting ``, and opened PR [#32806](https://github.com/discourse/discourse/pull/32806) to fix rendering [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366679/1?silent=true)
- @Dan_Eastwood probed the behavior of _claimed_ review-queue items, suggesting a timeout for stale claims after a moderator absence, though his immediate issue was resolved upon the moderator’s return [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366738/1?silent=true)
- @tknospdr requested a paid subscription workflow to sell individual marketplace posts by adding/removing group permissions via the Subscriptions or Automation plugin [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366751/1?silent=true)
- @dax, @Moin, and @JammyDodger discussed **Close topic after x posts in some categories** , weighing post-count limits vs time-based auto-close and brainstorming a central Topic Timer UI [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366615/1?silent=true)
- @Steve_John, @pangbo, and @sok777 investigated intermittent loading and lazy-load glitches when switching between top-level and child categories, confirming that enabling lazy load resurfaced some missing categories [thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/365544/13?silent=true) but didn’t fully resolve refresh issues [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366607/4?silent=true)
- @meglio explored the possibility of manual drag-and-drop **custom topic ordering** in categories, with workarounds like editing publish dates and calls to move this to #Feature [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366644/1?silent=true)
- @noahl proposed using AI to detect when solution posts appear—by spotting confirmation phrases or matching questions—so administrators could be alerted to potential answers [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/366698/1?silent=true)
#Dev
- @david outlined a deprecation timeline for inline `