Today on meta.discourse.org…
Key Stats
- Total New Posts: 73
- Total New Topics: 10
Top Users:
- supermathie – 1 post, 8 likes
- sam – 1 post, 7 likes
- Arkshine – 4 posts, 6 likes
- Olle11 – 4 posts, 6 likes
- nat – 2 posts, 5 likes
- david – 2 posts, 5 likes
- pfaffman – 3 posts, 5 likes
- Aaron_Newcomer – 2 posts, 5 likes
- awesomerobot – 1 post, 5 likes
- Dave247 – 1 post, 4 likes
Sourcing: forum discussion and stats overview.
Interesting Topics
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Announcements – Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025:
Aaron_Newcomer raised critical concerns over discontinuing support for legacy Windows OS and outdated browsers, sparking thoughtful responses from supermathie, sam, and david. read more -
UX – Light/dark mode toggle is illogical/buggy:
Dave247 and awesomerobot discussed the challenges with the current dual toggle system and previewed upcoming improvements to simplify the light/dark mode experience. read more -
Support – My forum is invisible:
Community members like NateDhaliwal and Olle11 experimented with CSS tweaks to resolve forum visibility issues, sharing code snippets and progress updates. read more -
Support, translation – Wrong Markdown formatting in notification email:
uwe_keim reported excess white spaces breaking link formatting in German moderation emails, with Arkshine confirming similar issues across several language files. read more -
Bug, solved – Solved count in summary displaying incorrect values:
nat announced that the discrepant solved-count values have now been fixed and standardized, ensuring consistent reporting on bug resolution. read more -
#Data & reporting, activity-summary – How do you track activity (clicks) from activity summary emails:
A lively debate unfolded as users sought practical methods to monitor email click-throughs, with insights offered by HAWK and further discussion by Jagster. read more -
Support, subscriptions – Charging a membership fee:
pfaffman explained the challenges of implementing membership barriers with the subscription plugin, highlighting the need for creative category restrictions. read more -
General – Sharing: a rudimentary way to set up a holding page while upgrading:
cultiv shared a hacky Node.js solution to spin up a temporary holding page during Discourse upgrades, complete with step-by-step instructions and code examples. read more -
Theme component, end-of-life – Extended About Page:
Discussion around revamping the About page saw icaria36 and nolo trading ideas on component usage and the merits of the new layout accessible directly through admin settings. read more -
Support – Watched words not working since update:
When watched words failed to trigger automatic flagging post-update, MyRedDream and RGJ explored troubleshooting steps to restore protection for sensitive content. read more -
UX – We should always see who the user replied to:
alltiagocom argued for permanent visibility of reply references to remove ambiguity in discussions, with Arkshine clarifying configurable settings that control this behavior. read more -
Theme component, mobile – Left side hamburger menu on mobile:
featheredtoast revisited his earlier work on the mobile header, promising to update the left side hamburger menu as part of ongoing theme component refinements. read more -
Support – Iframe/Embed Canva Designs in Discourse posts:
A quick fix from gassim, achieved by correcting the iframe URL, resolved issues with embedding Canva designs in posts—a win for richer content sharing. read more -
Marketplace – Paid - Seeking Discourse Developer for NSFW Category Feature:
Lesley_Li initiated a call for developers to implement auto-blurring for NSFW content, attracting interest from RGJ and jahan_gagan to collaborate on the feature. read more -
Support – Digital Ocean blocking Port 587:
geoff777 detailed his prolonged troubleshooting saga after Digital Ocean blocked Port 587, advising fellow admins to switch to port 2525 for uninterrupted email delivery. read more
Activity by the @team Group
- supermathie weighed in on the browser deprecation discussion in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, emphasizing the broader impacts on outdated systems.
- sam shared his perspective on modernizing the experience in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, urging the need for clear transitional guidance.
- david provided insights on security and compatibility issues in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, reinforcing the conversation with real-world implications.
- awesomerobot updated the community on improvements for toggling interface styles in Light/dark mode toggle is illogical/buggy, highlighting future refinements.
- HAWK offered practical advice on tracking email click analytics in How do you track activity (clicks) from activity summary emails, helping users navigate third-party tool options.
- nat confirmed the recent bug fix in Solved count in summary displaying incorrect values, ensuring accurate information display.
- featheredtoast revisited component work in Left side hamburger menu on mobile, reaffirming his commitment to mobile UX enhancements.
- jordan-vidrine experimented with layout tweaks in Showcased Categories, suggesting improvements to theme component placement.
- lindsey contributed valuable feedback on mobile notification behavior in Cannot change watching status on mobile while in the middle of topic, guiding users toward alternative actions.
- david also chimed in with ideas for enhancing sign-up experiences in Formatting the js.signup_cta.value_prop, proposing that the core be updated to allow HTML customization.
What a whirlwind of ideas and fixes yesterday—our team’s passion lit up the forum like a fireworks display on a clear night! Keep the energy high and the conversation rolling!