Daily Summary (9pm UTC)

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• Total new posts: 71 · Total new topics: 12
• Top Users:
  • pfaffman – 8 posts, 11 likes
  • Arkshine – 6 posts, 10 likes
  • alltiagocom – 9 posts, 7 likes
  • Canapin – 4 posts, 5 likes
  • BrianC – 2 posts, 5 likes
  • NateDhaliwal – 2 posts, 4 likes
  • schneeland – 5 posts, 3 likes
  • Jagster – 2 posts, 3 likes
  • RGJ – 1 post, 3 likes
  • Ed_S – 2 posts, 3 likes
  Explore more activity on the latest topics.

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Interesting Topics

• Support qtenny initiated a thread on a failed rebuild of a poorly maintained server that left the community wondering about S3 backup access and ownership issues. In the discussion, @pfaffman provided insights while @Ed_S empathized with the challenges. read more

• Bug BrianC reported that after an update the AI system prompt was shortened, limiting his prompt length. The concern was addressed when @sam jumped in to confirm that a regression was at play. read more

• Support In a discussion about server performance, schneeland raised the need to separate docker volumes for uploads and backups. @pfaffman added that adjusting the app.yml is the key, and @Canapin even shared documentation to help. read more

• Support Olle11 asked if it were possible to increase the height of the default reply box. The conversation soon saw @pfaffman chime in and @Arkshine explain how dynamic resizing works. read more

• Bug A display glitch with the custom CSS “Save” button on smaller screens was highlighted by alltiagocom. The issue was reproduced by @Canapin and further commented on by @Arkshine, indicating this long-standing bug still needs attention. read more

• Installation A thread addressing a TCP connection error with S3 backups emerged as @pfaffman clarified that proper credentials must be present in the backup configuration. His explanation helped demystify why the connection was failing. read more

• Community NateDhaliwal shared his personal experience with Discourse, discussing both the platform’s strengths and its challenges in an honest manner. @Mister added further context to the conversation. read more

• Theme component: In the Category Banners discussion, alltiagocom and @Arkshine examined glitches where banners sometimes vanish or behave unexpectedly when navigating categories. read more

• Plugin Users dissected the hidden settings of the Discourse Translator in a lively topic. @Jagster and @Canapin offered pointers to adjust the automatic translation backfill rate. read more

• #Administrators: Arkshine presented a guide on adjusting the default composer height using custom CSS, explaining how setting values like --reply-composer-height can improve usability. read more

• Support Aurora queried how to display subcategories within boxes when a main category is selected. @ondrej later provided a clear reference to address this UI/UX challenge. read more

• #WordPress: In an effort to control post publication settings, Firsh asked how to enable publishability for a post type without auto-publishing it. @Arkshine suggested that workarounds involving tag exclusion might be the answer. read more

• Support The mobile user experience was in focus when Aurora raised the question of how to correctly view categories and the “latest” topics on mobile devices. @Arkshine later demonstrated a custom JS solution that forces the desired view. read more

• Support trusktr sparked discussion by questioning why a sample thread’s content wasn’t appearing in Google search results, showing a real-world example of indexing issues. read more

• #WordPress: jrgong encountered challenges syncing custom field data from CPT lessons (Learndash Plugin) to Discourse. The conversation is helping to pinpoint troubleshooting steps for developers facing similar issues. read more

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Activity by the @team Group

• sam – As the sole member from the Discourse Team active in the past 24 hours, sam contributed a key comment to the system prompt discussion, addressing the character limit regression with clarity.

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What a fun day of troubleshooting, creative fixes, and deep dives into customization – yesterday’s digital chatter had us as energized as a cat chasing laser pointers!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• New Posts: 126

• New Topics: 17

• Top Users:
  • merefield – 9 posts, 18 likes
  • Arkshine – 8 posts, 14 likes
  • alltiagocom – 12 posts, 14 likes
  • supermathie – 5 posts, 11 likes
  • jordan-violet – 6 posts, 10 likes
  • Canapin – 8 posts, 9 likes
  • Olle11 – 6 posts, 7 likes
  • LotusJeff – 4 posts, 6 likes
  • joffreyjaffeux – 1 post, 6 likes
  • lindsey – 1 post, 6 likes

For additional details, check out our discussions on Bounced Email Info Not Found, Tricky question regarding Discourse permalinks, Suggestion for the Characters Required plugin, Bulk create topics from Obsidian and Dashboard Report - Site Traffic.

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Interesting Topics

• Support – Bounced Email Info Not Found (email):
LotusJeff and Canapin discuss why bounce error codes appear only in the database and not on-screen when using AWS SES. Later, supermathie adds that improvements are on the way.
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• Support – Tricky question regarding Discourse permalinks (permalinks):
jordan-violet raised a query on handling mixed case URLs, and Arkshine demonstrated a regex-based solution using permalink normalizations.
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• Feature – Suggestion for the “Characters Required” plugin (characters-required):
alltiagocom and merefield debate enhancements—like reflecting character count in titles and dynamic messaging—to improve the plugin’s clarity and usability.
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• Support – Bulk create topics from Obsidian:
alltiagocom explains how to import 120+ journal entries from Obsidian into Discourse, with useful tips on preserving timestamps, while Arkshine chimes in on the available Obsidian plugin.
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• Support – How to add categories next to latest post and trending topics:
Olle11 asks if categories can be shown by default next to top posts, and merefield provides a walkthrough with screenshots, clarifying menu arrangements.
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• Plugin – ActivityPub Plugin Discussion (experimental, activitypub):
In this thread, users including angus and Jagster discuss the federation challenges and boost behavior in Mastodon integration, weighing the pros and cons of current practices.
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• Announcements – Test our new composer on Meta! (composer):
lindsey outlines plans for retaining Markdown-only mode while introducing a toggle for a rich text editor, inviting feedback on the usability of the new composer.
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• Announcements – Dropping iOS 15 support in May 2025:
Discussions focus on browser compatibility with features like relative color syntax and subgrid. david clarifies that support is designed for the latest evergreen releases, while the thread addresses potential troubleshooting steps.
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• UX – Votes display could be nicer, missing spacing (topic-voting):
merefield and schneeland note that custom CSS for hiding a 0 vote count is causing layout issues, prompting a conversation on refining vote count presentation.
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• UX – My suggestion for the Themes/Components panel:
alltiagocom reviews the cramped design of the new panel and suggests an alternative layout for clarity. awesomerobot explains the legacy versus new experience debate.
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• Bug – Invitation emails stopped working (email):
Benjol reports issues sending invitation emails while test emails function normally. A later reply from supermathie sheds light on the possible cause.
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• Bug – Issue with custom CSS “Save” button on smaller screens (UX):
After some CSS fiddling, Arkshine offers a PR to adjust the button’s styling, ensuring better usability on mobile devices.
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• Feature – Ranked Choice poll doesn’t use min/max settings properly (polls):
sam questions the flexibility of the ranked choice polls, and merefield explains the current limitations while leaving room for potential future enhancements.
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• Dev – How are avatar sizes supposed to render?:
nolo raises concerns about discrepancies in avatar size definitions versus their actual render scales, sparking discussion on what the defaults should ideally be.
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• #Data & reporting – Dashboard Report - Site Traffic (sql-query):
SaraDev posts a detailed SQL report that breaks down page views by type, offering insights into browser, logged-in, and anonymous viewer metrics.
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Activity by the @team Group

• supermathie in Bounced Email Info Not Found:
Contributing to the discussion on AWS SES bounce information, supermathie highlighted current system behavior and proposed enhancements.
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• lindsey in Test our new composer on Meta!:
Offering clarity on the future of Markdown-only mode and rich text options, lindsey’s input helps shape the next phase of the composer redesign.
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• david in Dropping iOS 15 support in May 2025:
david provided key insights on browser compatibility and the rationale behind supporting only the latest versions, ensuring users know what to expect.
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• supermathie in Invitation emails stopped working:
Addressing email delivery errors, supermathie’s response helped clarify that the issue stemmed from existing account conflicts.
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• SaraDev in Dashboard Report - Site Traffic:
Sharing a comprehensive SQL-based breakdown, SaraDev’s report facilitates a better understanding of site traffic metrics.
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• joffreyjaffeux in Did the update shorten my system prompt space?:
Contributing to system prompt space discussions, joffreyjaffeux’s comment on a recent fix underscores ongoing system optimizations.
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It was a vibrant day on meta.discourse.org—with lively debates on everything from email bounces to poll settings—proving that fresh ideas and friendly fixes make every discussion a mini adventure. See you tomorrow for more spirited conversations!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• New Posts: 121 (read more)
• New Topics: 18 (read more)

Top Users:
• Canapin – 12 posts, 21 likes (read more)
• Arkshine – 5 posts, 19 likes (read more)
• merefield – 13 posts, 13 likes (read more)
• david – 3 posts, 8 likes (read more)
• HAWK – 1 post, 6 likes (read more)
• alltiagocom – 17 posts, 6 likes (read more)
• Andrew_Rowe – 2 posts, 6 likes (read more)
• pmusaraj – 2 posts, 5 likes (read more)
• tobiaseigen – 1 post, 4 likes (read more)
• awesomerobot – 1 post, 3 likes (read more)

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements – Dropping iOS 15 support in May 2025
  Arkshine introduced a fresh demo page that shows how the new developer console can flag browser features, with kudos from Andrew_Rowe and a_lilian elevating the discussion.

• Plugin – Locations Plugin
  In the discussion on location management, merefield explained why a location won’t appear on the map unless a specific address is selected. See the conversation here.

• Installation – Have Discourse’s requirements changed recently?
  Canapin kicked off a deep dive into server rebuild issues with SIGKILL errors, prompting troubleshooting tips such as increasing swap space. More details here.

• Support – Question about web app loading
  fbpbdmin raised a query regarding asset packaging for theme components, and HAWK clarified that JS/CSS assets are bundled for performance. Check out the exchange here.

• Bug – Issue with custom CSS “Save” button on smaller screens
  A bug report by awesomerobot regarding the disappearing save button sparked fixes and clarifications, which you can follow here.

• Support – Cannot see the multiple posts selection icon on desktop view
  patrickemin detailed a confusion about the desktop interface, and Canapin provided the fix – the solution is outlined here.

• Theme component – Composer Character Count
  merefield released a new theme component that counts composer characters and topic titles separately, enhancing posting guidance. Read the details here.

• Support – Update in browser vs Terminal
  A debate unfolded as users compared the minimal downtime of UI updates with terminal rebuilds; merefield offered guidance on update best practices here.

• Dev – Using the new custom-homepage feature
  pmusaraj demonstrated how the updated custom-homepage feature can be integrated seamlessly – a promising move for dev customization. See the conversation here.

• Community – Private server trust levels
  tobiaseigen welcomed newcomers and detailed best practices for setting trust levels on private forums; his insights can be read here.

• #Site feedback – Would it be worth creating an Online Safety Act tag?
  Canapin mused about creating an online-safety-act tag for relevant discussions, linking to previous debates on GDPR and user safety – explore this idea here.

• Feature – Request: Improve Category Management with Drag-and-Drop Reordering
  lilstranded suggested a more intuitive drag-and-drop interface for category management, and the feedback from noahl and Arkshine enriched the conversation. More on this here.

• Feature – Suggestion for the “Characters Required” plugin
  A discussion emerged when alltiagocom and merefield addressed the nuances of counting characters in posts, leading to collaborative troubleshooting. Details are here.

• Theme component – Featured Lists
  Stephane_Roy and nolo exchanged thoughts on a display bug in the Featured Lists view, promising a future update to the glimmer components. View the thread here.

• Bug – Default user avatars not loading
  A brief flurry of reports by Richie and clarifications from Arkshine resolved concerns over letter-based avatars – see the resolution here.

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Activity by the @team Group

• david joined the Locations Plugin topic to support a PR discussion, encouraging further improvements – find his comment here.

• HAWK addressed the web app loading question by explaining the asset bundling process in a concise reply – check it out here.

• pmusaraj showcased enhancements using the new custom-homepage feature, adding a neat twist to site design – read his input here.

• tobiaseigen provided expert insights on private server trust levels, guiding users towards smoother group management – see his advice here.

• sam clarified the behavior of topic view counts in API requests, ensuring users understand this design choice – details here.

• Saif stepped in on the Discourse AI settings page, correcting model naming for better spam control configuration – view his suggestion here.

• lindsey highlighted and demonstrated a quirky Markdown-only composer issue regarding end-of-line bold text – find her report here.

• pmusaraj also tackled performance concerns by explaining the debounce mechanism in quick search queries – check his explanation here.

• tshenry contributed valuable feedback on Blog Post Styling to ensure content looks sharp and professional – see his update here.

• sam helped resolve admin access issues noted in a cross-instance backup thread, guiding users on regaining control – read more here.

• david confirmed that the mobile OP avatar thumbnail bug has been fixed, keeping the visual experience on point – view the fix here.

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That’s a wrap from yesterday’s bustling activity—meta.discourse.org buzzed with creative ideas and clever fixes, keeping the community as lively as ever. Keep the fun rolling!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

Key Stats

• New Posts: 174
• New Topics: 22
• Top Users:
– david (21 likes, 6 posts)
– RGJ (18 likes, 14 posts)
– icaria36 (14 likes, 6 posts)
– merefield (11 likes, 6 posts)
– pfaffman (11 likes, 6 posts)
– tobiaseigen (10 likes, 2 posts)
– dsims (9 likes, 4 posts)
– Arkshine (9 likes, 9 posts)
– nat (8 likes, 3 posts)
– tgxworld (7 likes, 2 posts)
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Interesting Topics

• Bug – Calendar broken after 3.5.0.beta2 upgrade:
icaria36 reported that after the 3.5.0.beta2 update the calendar was misbehaving, with admins seeing the “Create event” link while regular users could not. Later, david confirmed the problem and introduced a fix. read more

• Plugin – Locations Plugin :
In a lively discussion, dsims and merefield addressed issues with location mapping and styling glitches affecting map page layouts. Their fixes and tests were hotly debated. read more

• Announcements – 3.5.0.beta2: Review Queue, Welcome Banner, Admin Interface, and more:
A comprehensive release note by tobiaseigen (with further input from tgxworld) detailed enhancements to the review queue, a new welcome banner, and rapid admin interface improvements. read more

• Bug, solved – Solved topic cannot be loaded:
Don encountered errors loading solved topics – a snag that prompted clarifying discussions with contributions from david and nat to resolve dangling answer issues. read more

• UX – Prevent words in logos being detected as text:
After noticing that browsers were mistakenly highlighting text within logos, Richie sparked a conversation which led supermathie and Arkshine to suggest a simple CSS tweak for disabling text selection. read more

• Bug, ai, ai-bot – Unable to create new Personas:
When creating AI personas, MachineScholar repeatedly hit an error. The discussion quickly escalated and joffreyjaffeux offered a workaround, restoring smooth functionality. read more

• Bug – The “button” HTML5 tag renders in the editor previewer, but not in rendered posts:
User Arkshine explained the discrepancy between preview and final post rendering—pointing out that certain tags are filtered in live posts to maintain security. read more

• UX – Discourse.org/features: ‘awes’ not ‘awesome’:
A sharp-eyed report by NateDhaliwal on a typo in the features page (“awes”) quickly garnered a fix from awesomerobot. read more

• Dev – Theme components are not overriding theme CSS any more?:
RGJ shared his investigation into the altered cascade of styles when multiple theme components interact, sparking technical discussions about CSS ordering. read more

• Marketplace – New Host For My Discourse Site:
danabrig reached out seeking hosting support as his current provider was falling short. Community members including RGJ and pfaffman offered helpful recommendations. read more

• Bug, mobile, discourse-hub – Weird behavior on Android app:
Victor_Bramante described an odd issue with embedded forum threads on Android—where headers appeared while post text and comments did not load properly—prompting analysis from others like pmusaraj. read more

• Support, solved – ERROR RecordNotUnique on index_discourse_solved_solved_topics:
During an upgrade, fhe encountered a database uniqueness error that was remedied after thoka suggested deleting the duplicate record manually. read more

• Support – Backups – which email?:
Olle11 raised concerns over not receiving backup emails. After a detailed exchange (including a look at SMTP authentication errors), troubleshooting tips from RGJ pointed out the necessary adjustments in app.yml. read more

• Bug – Unable to grant admin rights due to error:
A renamed system group was breaking core functionality. hannes_e confirmed that restoring the correct group name – with a quick database update – resolved the issue, while sam echoed that such renames should be disallowed. read more

• Support – How do I change the URL of a file?:
After an image purge left some file URLs inaccessible, pfaffman and later Toxic shared insights on how file URLs are generated by content hashing, leading to a creative workaround. read more

Activity by the @team Group

• david tackled the calendar issues in the Calendar broken thread, addressing both styling and permission concerns. read more

• tobiaseigen initiated the 3.5.0.beta2 release announcement, outlining fresh improvements to the review queue and admin interface. read more

• tgxworld expanded on the release with deeper insights into plugin enhancements and UI tweaks. read more

• david also contributed to resolving the “Solved topic cannot be loaded” issue, ensuring that solved posts render correctly. read more

• nat added key observations in the Solved topic thread, clarifying pitfalls with dangling answers during migration. read more

• joffreyjaffeux stepped in for the “Unable to create new Personas” thread, providing a fix that let users bypass the persistent error. read more

• sam confirmed that a misnamed system group was causing admin rights issues and demonstrated a practical fix via a database update. read more

• tobiaseigen contributed to the 3.4.2: Security and bug fix release discussion, underscoring the need for timely security updates. read more

• tgxworld echoed these improvements in the 3.4.2 thread, ensuring enhanced protection with minimal disruption. read more

• Later, david provided a follow-up confirmation on the Calendar broken topic, noting that switching to “trust_level_0” fully resolved the issue. read more

Have fun – yesterday’s high-energy troubleshooting kept us on our toes, and today the community is still buzzing with fixes and insights!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats
• New posts: 144
• New topics: 18
• Top Users:
- merefield (14 posts, 26 likes)
- Arkshine (17 posts, 19 likes)
- pmusaraj (5 posts, 15 likes)
- nat (4 posts, 12 likes)
- RGJ (4 posts, 11 likes)
- alltiagocom (14 posts, 10 likes)
- awesomerobot (2 posts, 7 likes)
- Olle11 (8 posts, 7 likes)
- sam (3 posts, 6 likes)
- haydenjames (4 posts, 5 likes)

Stats and insights are drawn from lively discussions such as the Is iOS 18 a requirement for Discourse? thread and many others read more.

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Interesting Topics

• In Support, Tom_Aasgardan and others dissected the Is iOS 18 a requirement for Discourse? thread, clarifying that from May the minimum supported version is now iOS 16.
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• In Support, Olle11 encountered a puzzling issue when his forum turned invisible due to a CSS tweak in My forum is invisible, prompting thoughtful fixes from RGJ and merefield.
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• A detailed breakdown emerged in Bug as users discussed Solved count in summary displaying incorrect values – a thread where dr460nf1r3 and nat analyzed discrepancies following a data migration.
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• Lively debate sparkled in Announcements within Dropping iOS 15 support in May 2025, where community members traded opinions on browser support and security issues.
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• In UX, the Feedback on new fullscreen signup / login designs thread captured diverse views on the merits of full-page versus modal login interfaces.
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• A creative workaround was shared in Support with the See forum as user in Trust Level X discussion, where members explored methods to switch views by trust level.
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• Troubleshooting was at the fore in Site not working after upgrade within Support, as users exchanged steps to resolve an unexpected internal error post-upgrade.
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• Monetization got a boost of ideas in Support when Andro asked about Charging a membership fee, sparking tips on leveraging groups and subscriptions.
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• Delving into technical depths, the Getting deadlock errors in logs discussion in Support saw pmusaraj and angus trade insights on batching and database locks.
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• In Dev, a quick fix resolved issues in Shareable linting config in CI, is something missing in checks? after a minor filename oversight was spotted by merefield.
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• A subtle UI matter was clarified in Support with the “Reply” information is not showing up on comment thread, where the display logic for replies was demystified.
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• In Theme component, the Welcome Link Banner topic spurred enhancements on icon autocompletion and visual guidance for custom links.
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• The challenge of group automation was raised in Support as Automatically adding people to a private chat channel is no longer working? prompted troubleshooting tips around channel member sync.
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• In UX, users shared laughs and learnings in Prevent words in logos being detected as text, discussing CSS tweaks to keep logo text untouched.
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• A practical update guide was offered in Support in Update Not Completing, where members detailed command-line rebuild steps to overcome upgrade hiccups.
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Activity by the @team Group

• pmusaraj clarified forum requirements in the Is iOS 18 a requirement for Discourse? thread, ensuring users understood why iOS 16 is now the minimum standard.

• nat addressed counting discrepancies in Solved count in summary displaying incorrect values, refining solution metrics after the recent migration.

• awesomerobot raised critical points on browser support and security in Dropping iOS 15 support in May 2025, emphasizing the cost of maintaining outdated browsers.

• pmusaraj also shared valuable UX insights in Feedback on new fullscreen signup / login designs, highlighting the challenges of preserving context with full-page displays.

• joffreyjaffeux contributed to resolving team communication issues in Automatically adding people to a private chat channel is no longer working?, ensuring smoother member onboarding in private channels.

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Additional engaging threads that sparked our interest included discussions on Users getting Internal Server Error when trying to change email address, updates on Mobile apps: where are they in the website?, tweaks in Category links now no longer have the category’s coloured square?, enhancements in Discourse toolkit to render forms, insights from Sync DiscourseConnect user data with the sync_sso route and guidance from Question about “Allows users to reply to system messages, even if …”.

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What a vibrant day of technical deep dives and design debates – yesterday’s bug-squashing sessions and creative fixes left us buzzing like caffeinated code ninjas ready for another epic day!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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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.

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Interesting Topics

• 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

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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.

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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!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• Total New Posts: 115
• Total New Topics: 16
• Top Users:
  • pfaffman – 7 posts, 13 likes (read more)
  • alltiagocom – 7 posts, 8 likes (read more)
  • merefield – 7 posts, 5 likes (read more)
  • nathank – 2 posts, 4 likes (read more)
  • sam – 2 posts, 4 likes (read more)
  • patrickemin – 4 posts, 4 likes (read more)
  • ValdikSS – 3 posts, 3 likes (read more)
  • NateDhaliwal – 11 posts, 3 likes (read more)
  • Arkshine – 7 posts, 3 likes (read more)
  • schneeland – 2 posts, 3 likes (read more)

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Interesting Topics

• UX – We should always see who the user replied to
  alltiagocom raised a usability question regarding reply indicators in threads, prompting detailed clarifications from Arkshine and schneeland. The discussion focused on whether the indicator should be visible above or below replies. Check out the original topic here and see further insights with this reply.

• #Site feedback – Your browser will soon be incompatible with this community
  FrostKnight opened a conversation on browser support and the need to upgrade, stirring responses from pfaffman and sam. The debate touches on design issues and privacy concerns in modern web browsers. See the discussion start here and follow up by pfaffman’s comment.

• Support – Hello, problem install ubuntu server 20.04 on my pc
  Gilles described persistent issues with his production install on a mini PC running Ubuntu Server, while community members like NateDhaliwal advised moving to a VPS. Get the full context here and review NateDhaliwal’s troubleshooting remarks here.

• Support – RSS feeds no longer updating
  patrickemin reported that his RSS feeds unexpectedly stopped outputting posts. The thread includes troubleshooting insights and suggestions, including feedback from Heliosurge. Read the initial post here and see further comments here.

• Support – ERROR - execution expired
  A user named crazzybat encountered an SMTP issue resulting in an “execution expired” error when testing email, with NateDhaliwal offering steps to revise the app.yml file. View the error report here and check crazzybat’s follow-up here.

• Support – Lock new users to a single topic before unlocking full forum
  In this thread, pfaffman and alltiagocom debated methods to guide new users via trust-level based restrictions, weighing practical approaches versus user-read tendencies. Start reading the topic here and see pfaffman’s strategic advice here.

• Support – Usernames are deleted on login
  Justintime raised concerns that SAML authentication was wiping usernames on re-login. Both pfaffman and sam joined in with guidance about SAML settings. Visit the conversation here and check sam’s response here.

• Bug – Selecting the “everyone” group in the allowed_on_groups setting does not enable event creation
  nathank revisited an old plugin quirk where “everyone” – not a conventional group – causes confusion in event creation, suggesting improvements or even option removal. View the topic here and review his detailed follow-up here.

• Theme component – Hide ignored users’ topics
  Community members discussed a TC (theme component) that hides default bullets when icons are set, sparking warnings about unintended layout issues. Read the initial report here and rahim123’s inquiry here.

• Community – Stop users from changing their primary email address but still be able to add a secondary
  pfaffman suggested using CSS tweaks to hide the change button while still allowing secondary emails, prompting both practical and philosophical responses. Check out the detailed discussion here and see pfaffman’s suggestion here.

• UX – “Solved” bug or intentional?
  A curious observation by alltiagocom about the “solved” button display discrepancies between a topic’s creator and other admins led to friendly back-and-forth remarks from ondrej. Dive into the thread here and follow ondrej’s comments here.

• Installation – Docker problems
  Geoff777 shared his mounting frustration with recurring docker container issues – from duplicate instances to SSH container confusion – while Falco and supermathie attempted to clarify. Get the details here and see supermathie’s input here.

• Announcements – Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025
  The topic revisits the debate over browser support with concerns for legacy and niche browser users, as noted by FrostKnight and others. Begin the discussion here and read additional reflections here.

• Support – Having a hard time optimising
  Eviepayne described performance setbacks following major infrastructure changes, which prompted suggestions from merefield and guidance by renato on best practices. Explore the conversation here and check out renato’s tips here.

• Dev – There are no more topics text, how to move it?
  In a lighter Dev discussion, Olle11 asked how to reposition the “There are no more topics” text, sparking design feedback from NateDhaliwal. See the original query here and follow NateDhaliwal’s follow-up here.

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Activity by the @team Group

• sam: Contributed to the “Usernames are deleted on login” discussion, clarifying that SAML settings may be overriding username data. See his input here.
• supermathie: Offered diagnostic feedback in the “Docker problems” topic, providing crucial context for container issues. Check out his reply here.
• Falco: Chimed in early on with a suggestion about restarting docker services in the “Docker problems” thread. Review his comment here.
• david: Weighed in on the browser support debate in “Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025,” reinforcing the need for modern yet compatible solutions. Read his perspective here.
• renato: Helped troubleshoot performance issues in “Having a hard time optimising,” asking key questions about network proximity and database migrations. See his input here.

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What an energetic day – yesterday’s lively debates and helpful hints sure kept our community buzzing like a well-oiled machine!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

Below is a summary of the forum activity over the last 24 hours, covering key statistics, a curated list of interesting topics, and a roundup of the @team Group’s contributions.

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Key Stats

• Total New Posts: 89
• Total New Topics: 11

Top Users:
• pfaffman (12 likes, 10 posts) – actively discussing issues like the topic link counter behavior and more.
• Arkshine (5 likes, 11 posts) – engaged in debugging UI elements such as the duplicated composer icon.
• sam (4 likes, 2 posts) – contributing thoughtful queries in threads such as Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers and Docker problems.
• HAWK (3 likes, 2 posts) – offering clarity on permission issues in topics like Should I add “admins” to the Security tab or is it irrelevant?.
• one1, merefield, Lilly, wxs7655, Richie, and alltiagocom also added to the vibrant discussion.

Active discussions spanned various aspects of Discourse including UI, performance and customization. For example, lively debates also took place around topics such as Topic List Previews, Events Plugin , Tag Icons, Discourse Footnote, Custom Header Links (icons), and even Topic Ratings Plugin.

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Interesting Topics

• Bug – Topic link counter stops at 50:
  pfaffman initiated a discussion around the apparent limitation in the topic links counter, wondering if the number originates from a code query. read more

• UX, solved – Solved bug or intentional?:
  Users debated whether the behavior in accepted solution display is a bug or an intentional design choice. Lilly and others weighed in on the matter. read more

• Announcements – Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025:
  In this forward-looking discussion, sam explained that although concerns were raised about supporting outdated browsers, rigorous homework is needed before taking action. read more

• Support – Should I add “admins” to the Security tab or is it irrelevant?:
  Admin-related permissions were clarified in this topic where users questioned the necessity of adding admins explicitly when they inherently have full rights. read more

• Theme component – Hide ignored users’ topics:
  A quick PR was discussed to address an error when displaying topics from deleted authors, with suggestions on how to better handle edge cases. read more

• UX – Can we get a custom PROFILE up?:
  wendellverli showcased a new profile design concept and asked if a plugin existed to achieve this modern layout. read more

• Plugin, official, chat – Discourse Chat:
  Despite initial confusion about channel creation permissions, the community quickly clarified that staff (admins and moderators) can create channels. read more

• UX – Duplicated icon in composer’s category dropdown:
  Users noticed a duplicate icon appearing only in the composer’s dropdown, tracing the issue back to a recent merge around category icons. read more

• Installation – Docker problems:
  A discussion unfolded about the flakiness of Docker installs with sam questioning container setups and sharing troubleshooting insights. read more

• Support, topic-cards – Topic Cards conflict with Discocurse-chat:
  After reports that the Topic Cards theme component was affecting emoji sizing in Chat, community members explored whether disabling it would help resolve the issue. read more

• UX – Suggestion for fixing the inaccurate link counter value:
  Richie suggested displaying a “+” symbol to indicate overflow when topic links exceed 50, to avoid misleading users. read more

• Support – Logged out and can’t login – emails not sending?:
  Olle11 encountered issues reactivating an admin account due to email delivery problems, sparking advice on alternate login methods. read more

• Support – How many days a revoke admin $USER take?:
  This discussion clarified the nuances around revoking admin status – with insights that one cannot remove their own admin rights without another’s intervention. read more

• Support – Need Help Merging MyBB Data into Discourse:
  penttbomb detailed his exhaustive day-long struggle importing MyBB data, seeking a simplified, step-by-step process from the community. read more

• Bug – Replying in iPhone Mail in dark mode - input is white characters on white background:
  alltiagocom confirmed that users on older iOS versions continue to experience visibility issues when replying via email in dark mode. read more

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Activity by the @team Group

• sam:
  Demonstrating proactive troubleshooting, sam contributed in both Announcements and Installation. He raised technical queries in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers and dissected container challenges in Docker problems.

• HAWK:
  In the Support arena, HAWK clarified nuances in admin permissions during the “Should I add ‘admins’ to the Security tab or is it irrelevant?” discussion. Check out his insights here.

• Lilly:
  Adding valuable perspective, Lilly helped steer the conversation in Solved bug or intentional?, emphasizing clarity in solution marking and design consistency.

• supermathie:
  Reporting on system performance, supermathie flagged installation issues in the thread I just installed Discourse, but the pages load very slowly due to slow external database, prompting further diagnostics.

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What a day! Yesterday’s spirited discussions and creative troubleshooting really made meta.discourse.org buzz with energy – here’s to many more fun-filled debates and fixes!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• Total New Posts: 132

• New Topics: 25

• Top Users:

  • eisammy – 3 posts, 27 likes (read more)
  • sam – 9 posts, 13 likes (read more)
  • Shauny – 3 posts, 12 likes (read more)
  • mpalmer – 4 posts, 11 likes (read more)
  • Arkshine – 5 posts, 10 likes (read more)
  • pfaffman – 8 posts, 7 likes (read more)
  • Jagster – 7 posts, 7 likes (read more)
  • david – 1 post, 5 likes (read more)
  • pento – 1 post, 5 likes (read more)
  • merefield – 5 posts, 4 likes (read more)

Sourcing: forum discussion

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Interesting Topics

• Praise – Celebrating 1 year of my instance:
  eisammy shared a heartfelt celebration of a full year of running an instance, thanking the community and contributors for keeping the Discourse spirit alive. read more

• #Self-Hosting – Create a swapfile for your Linux server:
  In an active troubleshooting thread, mpalmer and sam discussed swapfile challenges and solutions to overcome memory constraints during bootstrapping. read more

• Announcements – Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025:
  The community debated upcoming changes as david and others weighed in on browser feature support with modern rendering techniques in Chrome and beyond. read more

• Support – Can admins obtain the version number of their discourse engine?
  robbie.morrison and eisammy explored methods for retrieving the version information from the engine source, sparking discussion on best practices and screenshot mockups. read more

• Support – Disabling CDN & S3, returning to local storage for images – best practice?
  decryption128 raised questions about migrating from cloud storage back to local uploads, with Arkshine and pfaffman offering practical workarounds and links to related past posts. read more

• Support – Logged out and cant login – emails not sending?
  After several troubleshooting steps and insightful tips from Andrew_Rowe and Arkshine, community members worked together to pinpoint SMTP authentication issues affecting email delivery. read more

• Feature – Reject an applicant and delete the information they supplied:
  pento detailed a new feature that scrubs personally identifiable information upon user rejection, blending compliance with audit trail preservation. read more

• UX – Suggestion for fixing the inaccurate link counter value:
  A light-hearted yet practical proposal by sam prompted lindsey to confirm an adjustment that would improve UI accuracy by displaying “50+” when appropriate. read more

• Dev – Trouble with renderInOutlet:
  pfaffman and merefield collaborated on debugging issues with outlet render timing in Ember, ultimately pinpointing the need for adjustments with route checks and component getters. read more

• Support – Why we cant use free google translate in Discourse?
  zedisk sparked a discussion on the inherent challenges of integrating free browser translation in single page applications – a known SPA and browser interplay issue explained by pmusaraj. read more

• Bug – Silenced user can circumvent it entering anonymous mode:
  In a moderation-focused bug report, sam and hugh discussed the nuances of anonymous posting and the need for further refinement in permission handling. read more

• Dev – Change to how lists of tags are separated:
  jesus2099 and Arkshine examined an issue with duplicate commas in tag lists caused by legacy CSS clashing with new HTML implementations, prompting plugin fix suggestions. read more

• Bug – Dashboard New Posts statistics broken:
  Community admin martin and peers dug into inconsistencies displayed in post count statistics, offering console tips and referencing related SQL instrumentation. read more

• Bug – “No files are authorized to be uploaded” when trying to change logo:
  mpalmer reported an unexpected authorization error despite correct admin credentials, fueling a discussion on file extension settings and upload permissions. read more

• Support – Google Not Indexing Discourse Forum – Sitemap Not Approved:
  Michael82 and nat tackled persistent indexing woes, with helpful suggestions to check crawler settings and adjust allowed user agents for improved sitemap approval. read more

Sourcing: See multiple forum discussions and read more across threads.

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Activity by the @team Group

• sam on Self-Hosting:
  Team member sam weighed in on troubleshooting swapfile challenges in the “Create a swapfile for your Linux server” thread, ensuring smoother memory management. read more

• david on Announcements:
  david contributed valuable insights on upcoming browser updates in “Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025,” clarifying compatibility issues for users. read more

• pento on Feature Enhancements:
  With a keen eye for privacy, pento detailed a new feature to scrub PII from rejected user signups in “Reject an applicant and delete the information they supplied.” read more

• sam and lindsey on UX Improvements:
  In “Suggestion for fixing the inaccurate link counter value,” team members sam and lindsey discussed a small yet effective tweak to enhance UI accuracy. read more

• pmusaraj on Translation Challenges:
  Addressing user concerns in “Why we cant use free google translate in Discourse?”, pmusaraj explained the SPA and browser limitations impacting translation features. read more

• martin on Dashboard Stats:
  Team member martin chimed in on “Dashboard New Posts statistics broken,” sharing insights and requesting community feedback on post count discrepancies. read more

• joffreyjaffeux on Mobile UX:
  joffreyjaffeux identified and helped track down the mobile dmenu regression in “Can’t Change Tracking Notifications from Menu on Smaller Devices,” outlining plans for a fix. read more

• nat on SEO Challenges:
  In “Google Not Indexing Discourse Forum – Sitemap Not Approved,” team member nat offered actionable advice on crawler settings and sitemap resubmission to boost indexing. read more

• nat on Moderation Settings:
  nat also explored targeted moderation needs in “Moderator approval for just one user?”, considering exclusive approval settings for problematic users. read more

• tobiaseigen on Email Integration:
  Addressing a common need for enhanced support communication, tobiaseigen proposed the ability to attach email addresses to default user group inboxes in his feature idea. read more

Sourcing: Team-led contributions can be followed via detailed insights in posts such as this discussion and this one.

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That’s a wrap on another lively day at meta.discourse.org—with team members troubleshooting swapfiles and fine-tuning browser support, it seems even the bits and bytes are dancing in celebration!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• New Posts: 128
• New Topics: 16

Top Users:

• sam – 6 posts, 15 likes
• pfaffman – 9 posts, 13 likes
• nolo – 4 posts, 11 likes
• david – 2 posts, 11 likes
• Arkshine – 8 posts, 10 likes
• tobiaseigen – 8 posts, 9 likes
• merefield – 6 posts, 9 likes
• dubwoc – 6 posts, 7 likes
• thoka – 4 posts, 6 likes
• Heliosurge – 4 posts, 4 likes

Other notable discussions include challenges with Docker installations (read more), insights on the Discourse toolkit for rendering forms (read more), and ideas to force a payload update without logout (read more).

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements / #composer: sam kicked off a technical deep-dive in Test our new composer on Meta! where he explained the shift to a monospace font in markdown mode.

• Announcements In Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, community members like sterretje and icaria36 discussed the impact of modernising the browsing experience.

• Feature / #invites: nolo raised an issue in Unable to restrict invite link to one person about enforcing one-time redemptions, prompting suggestions from tobiaseigen.

• Bug In Search broken for logged in users on meta?, dubwoc reported JavaScript errors during searches, with follow-up insights provided by team members like Falco and keegan.

• Bug Layout challenges were highlighted in Composer falls off the edge of the screen on Meta, where sam and chapoi discussed experimental components and display tweaks.

• #Self-Hosting: Memory issues during upgrades were tackled in Create a swapfile for your Linux server, with sam and david exploring workarounds to preserve enough RAM for asset precompilation.

• Theme / official / #material-design-theme: In Material Design Theme, Stephane_Roy and Arkshine debated update errors and potential fixes after the latest component update.

• Dev / #dev-news: Upcoming post menu changes - How to prepare themes and plugins saw david explain the removal of legacy post menu code and encourage theme maintainers to update their integrations.

• Dev / #composer: Composer, font-family and CSS featured Jagster’s query about aligning the markdown editor font with the rich editor standards, with help from martin on using CSS variables.

• #Hosting: In Recommended Hosting Providers for Self Hosters, merefield updated the list to include Scaleway while qingfeng1024 shared tips about affordable VPS options.

• UX UX discussions were lively in Why “KB” in “Max image size KB” when unit is selectable as Arkshine and one1 weighed in on the conversion of settings values and design clarity.

• UX / #calendar-and-event: Creating events doesn’t respect user’s 12 hour time locale had SkyeDragon and tobiaseigen exploring how device regions and forum locale settings diverge during event setup.

• UX The topic Duplicated icon in composer’s category dropdown saw davidb thank Arkshine for his quick debugging of repetitive icon displays in category selections.

• Support / #unsupported-install: Hello, problem install ubuntu server 20.04 on my pc featured tobiaseigen offering guidance to gilles as he sorted out installation challenges on an IONOS VPS.

• Support In Issue with SSL Certificate, user148 raised concerns about an unsupported ISRG Root X1 certificate, prompting pfaffman to recommend sticking with a standard LetsEncrypt setup.

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Activity by the @team Group

• sam sparked discussion in Test our new composer on Meta! and kept the conversation rolling with technical insights on Markdown mode.
• Continuing the momentum, sam also contributed to Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, emphasizing the need for a modernized browsing experience.
• Team members sam and david tackled memory challenges in Create a swapfile for your Linux server by exploring methods to secure ample resources for asset precompilation.
• Falco and keegan from the team joined forces in Search broken for logged in users on meta? to investigate JavaScript errors affecting search functionality.
• Display issues were addressed by sam and chapoi in Composer falls off the edge of the screen on Meta, where they discussed experimental component behavior.
• david provided clarity on interface refinements in Upcoming post menu changes - How to prepare themes and plugins, guiding developers toward necessary updates.
• tobiaseigen helped troubleshoot installation concerns in Hello, problem install ubuntu server 20.04 on my pc, ensuring smoother setup experiences for new users.

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What a day – yesterday’s vibrant discussions were like a roller coaster of insights and innovations on Meta; here’s to even more fun and learning today!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• Total New Posts: 93 (read more)
• Total New Topics: 17 (read more)

Top Users:

• sam – 6 posts, 17 likes (sample discussion)
• nathank – 7 posts, 13 likes (sample discussion)
• Arkshine – 4 posts, 12 likes (sample discussion)
• tpetrov – 1 post, 9 likes (sample discussion)
• kris.kotlarek – 1 post, 8 likes (sample discussion)
• Jagster – 3 posts, 7 likes (read more)
• SkyeDragon – 4 posts, 7 likes (read more)
• keegan – 1 post, 6 likes (read more)
• tobiaseigen – 3 posts, 5 likes (read more)
• Alteras – 1 post, 5 likes (read more)

Sourced from various discussions across the forum meta activity.

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements – Monospace font in the Markdown-only editor
  j127 initially raised concerns about unexpected font behavior, sparking experiments by sam and Arkshine. The conversation evolved into proposals for integrating JetBrains Mono to better align the preview and editor views. See details here.

• Bug – Search broken for logged in users on meta?
  When some members couldn’t reproduce the issue, keegan provided a fix that has now gone live, with confirmation from dubwoc and others. More info here.

• UX – Creating events doesn’t respect user’s 12 hour time locale
  SkyeDragon and tobiaseigen dove into the conflict between the “insert date/time” and “add event” flows, highlighting UI inconsistencies that affect users in different regions. Explore the discussion here.

• Feature – AI avatar generator
  In a bid to spice up default letter avatars, tpetrov proposed an AI-powered alternative. sam later remarked on the potential of OpenAI’s new image generation API to unlock even more creative options. Find out more here.

• Feature – Unable to restrict invite link to one person
  kris.kotlarek confirmed that the previous limitation has been removed, enabling invite links to be restricted to a single user. Details are available here.

• UX – What is the point of the ‘Minimal Event’ setting in the Add event modal? And why is it separate?
  nathank questioned the usefulness of the “Minimal event” option while awesomerobot and renato offered insights on its internal use for tracking FYI events. Read the full thread here.

• UX – Streamlined date/event insertion UI
  SkyeDragon outlined the confusion between two similar buttons in the composer and sam proposed a dropdown-based solution to simplify interactions. Check out the ideas here.

• Plugin – User Response Times
  Olle11 sparked a conversation about response time metrics and GDPR implications, with community members like Jagster and RGJ weighing in on how such data can be used non-invasively. Details here.

• Feature – Is there a COURSE open source platform?
  cocococosti guided users seeking LMS functionality to existing resources and integrations, linking to several articles and plugins that explore Discourse as a learning management system. See the discussion here.

• Announcements – Test our new composer on Meta!
  Feedback on the experimental composer has been lively, with renato and tobiaseigen commenting on toggle options and interface clarity. Dive into the thread here.

• Bug – Signup Instructions aren’t showing for Text custom User Fields
  nathank uncovered that instructions for text fields in the custom signup process are missing—a bug that lindsey has acknowledged and promised to follow up on. More info here.

• #Site Management – Discourse AI - AI bot
  jorge-gbs brought up challenges with URL generation when using the custom AI bot, prompting suggestions from Saif on tweaking prompt instructions and tool implementations. Get the details here.

• Bug – Avatar flair not clickable
  dfabulich reported that group flair icons on avatars aren’t interactive, an issue that affects both desktop and touchscreen users. Learn more here.

• UX – Different colours for Events from different categories
  nathank revisited an earlier innovation that assigns distinct colours to events based on category—an idea he called “brilliant” that enhances visual organization. Read the discussion here.

• Plugin – Discourse Livestream
  In a stream of questions regarding event settings, dsims queried about the role and impact of the “Minimal event” option on interactive livestream features. See the thread here.

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Activity by the @team Group

• sam: Actively refined the monospace font experience in the Markdown-only editor, commenting on alignment issues and sharing progress in this discussion. He also contributed to the composer trials in Test our new composer on Meta!.

• kris.kotlarek: Chimed in on the invite link restrictions by confirming the PR change in Unable to restrict invite link to one person, ensuring smoother invitation flows.

• keegan: Addressed the bug where search wasn’t working for logged in users, providing a timely fix as seen here.

• tobiaseigen: Contributed critical insights in the “Creating events” thread by clarifying time locale discrepancies. See his input here.

• renato: Provided valuable feedback on the new composer trial, helping to steer its development direction in Test our new composer on Meta!.

• cocococosti: Guided users asking about online education platforms by linking them to relevant resources in Is there a COURSE open source platform?.

• awesomerobot: Offered clarifications on the “Minimal event” setting to balance internal tracking needs with user experience. Check out his remarks here.

• pmusaraj: Flagged a nuance in invite link functionality when using group settings. His report can be found here.

• lindsey: Engaged in troubleshooting signup field issues, noting the discrepancy in instruction displays in Signup Instructions aren’t showing for Text custom User Fields.

• Saif: Followed up on the custom AI bot’s URL generation issue by offering thoughtful suggestions in Discourse AI - AI bot.

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What a day! Yesterday’s vibrant discussions lit up the forum so brightly that even our code might be smiling. Enjoy the energy and keep the conversation rolling!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

Key Stats

• Total New Posts: 134

• Total New Topics: 16

• Top Users:
  • lindsey – 2 posts, 25 likes
  • Arkshine – 8 posts, 13 likes
  • sam – 15 posts, 10 likes
  • merefield – 2 posts, 7 likes
  • pfaffman – 10 posts, 7 likes
  • seanblue – 3 posts, 7 likes
  • Falco – 7 posts, 5 likes
  • Angela_MRS – 5 posts, 4 likes
  • schneeland – 2 posts, 4 likes
  • NateDhaliwal – 4 posts, 3 likes

Sourcing: forum discussion

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements lindsey introduced several popular interface updates including header search, a welcome banner, and new category icons in Bringing popular features to Discourse: Header search, welcome banner, and category icons / emoji.
  Learn more about the advanced header search read more.

• Announcements Discussions on typography were sparked by updates to the markdown-only editor. Check out Monospace font in the Markdown-only editor where community members share their take on the new design.

• Announcements Testing new experiences, alltiagocom and others explored the latest rich text tweaks in Test our new composer on Meta!.

• Announcements Browser support is under the microscope as Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025 discusses the minimum standards, with insights from LotusJeff and Bas.

• Support In Ways to add knowledge to my persona, Angela_MRS kicks off a helpful thread on integrating search and read tools to empower AI personas for customer support.

• Support Server space woes were examined in Hundreds of megabytes of apparently duplicate locale .js files, where members debate best practices to clean up excess files.

• Support Looking to streamline user engagement, How to Include the Group ‘Request’ Button In a Topic Post? sees a creative exploration of embedding join buttons directly within topic posts.

• UX Usability tweaks took center stage in The welcome banner search input loses focus after selecting a result, prompting discussions on focus hierarchy between components.

• Support Addressing technical setbacks, Invalid request error in Google Flash dives into API connectivity issues when using Gemini endpoints.

• Support Email connectivity challenges surfaced in When i use email :timeout?, where community experts shared troubleshooting advice on port settings and server configurations.

• Plugin The longstanding Locations Plugin remains a hot topic as developers fine-tune the user map’s behavior based on login status and plugin settings.

• Bug A persistent annoyance was documented in Text cursor jumps to the end of the Composer, where users like alltiagocom report unexpected cursor behavior in markdown mode.

• Community Community moderation meets machine learning in Experiments with AI based moderation on Discourse Meta.
  See further updates on AI moderation improvements read more.

• #Blog: For those looking to decode community performance, 20 Community Metrics Explained provides a deep dive into data-driven decision making, brought to you by Discourse.

• Feature Automation enthusiasts will appreciate Ability to send Automation AI summaries to groups as it outlines how AI-generated summaries can now reach groups, boosting internal community adoption.

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Activity by the @team Group

• lindsey kickstarted the day by introducing exciting UI enhancements in Bringing popular features to Discourse under Announcements.

• sam actively contributed to the discussion on design changes by weighing in on the typography debate in Monospace font in the Markdown-only editor and shared insights in the AI moderation experiments read more.

• Falco provided valuable troubleshooting tips regarding server storage in Hundreds of megabytes of apparently duplicate locale .js files, helping community members tackle disk space issues.

• HAWK clarified the nuances of anonymous username sequencing in What effect will a user-created username like “Anonymous100” have on the next username used by anonymous mode?, ensuring a smoother user experience.

• david chimed in with practical advice on server migration challenges in Hundreds of megabytes of apparently duplicate locale .js files, reinforcing best practices.

• Bas shared his perspective on dropping outdated browser requirements in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, ensuring clarity on support standards.

• pmusaraj contributed to resolving category assignment issues in the ActivityPub discussion in Topics made with ActivityPub don’t have a category?, sparking further dialogue on plugin behavior.

• renato provided valuable feedback on improving usability in Test our new composer on Meta!, ensuring that the new editor meets user expectations.

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What a roller coaster of feature tweaks, bug fixes, and innovative ideas we witnessed yesterday – here’s hoping today brings even more meta magic!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

In the last 24 hours (from 2025‑04‑03 to 2025‑04‑04) the forum buzzed with a flurry of activity and productive discussions. Below is a roundup of the key statistics, a selection of the most interesting topics raised, and a summary of contributions from our valued @team group.

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Key Stats

• Total new posts: 112
• Total new topics: 19

Top users (latest posts / likes):
• martin – 2 posts, 21 likes
• Arkshine – 12 posts, 18 likes
• david – 6 posts, 17 likes
• RGJ – 3 posts, 9 likes
• unknown_error – 4 posts, 8 likes
• Heliosurge – 4 posts, 6 likes
• hellekin – 3 posts, 6 likes
• JammyDodger – 2 posts, 6 likes
• mpalmer – 1 post, 5 likes
• angus – 9 posts, 5 likes

For more detailed insights on some discussions, feel free to check out this thread for example.

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements – Introducing: Comprehensive admin search
  martin kicked off a detailed discussion about a new comprehensive admin search designed to speed up admin workflows. The thread outlines how the improved sidebar search, with options for filtering Pages, Settings, Themes, Components, and Reports, can help save precious time for admins. Check out the introduction and early feedback in the initial post.

• #Hosting – High rebuild memory requirements: April 2025 edition
  Participants observed challenges with Docker rebuilds in low memory environments. Discussions ranged from experiences with 2GB versus 4GB RAM settings to a recent commit by david that promises improvements. Get the full details here.

• Announcements – Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025
  In a lively debate, david and others discussed the implications of deprecating support for old browsers, including the trade-offs between developer innovation and user accessibility. Read the full conversation here.

• Bug – Dashboard New Posts statistics broken
  A puzzling bug affecting dashboard reports was diagnosed in the thread. martin and JammyDodger exchanged insights on how a stray SQL clause might be interfering with plugin interactions. See the investigation here.

• Announcements – Bringing popular features to Discourse: Header search, welcome banner, and category icons/emoji
  lindsey unveiled fresh enhancements to the user interface—allowing for customizable category icons and emojis. Community members shared their excitement and suggestions to further elevate the look and feel of the forum. More details in the announcement.

• Bug – Bugs in creating or editing categories
  A chance discovery led to reports of buggy behavior when switching icon/emoji styles or parent categories. hellekin’s recordings and lindsey’s thoughtful follow-up ensured the issues were promptly communicated to the dev team. More on this here.

• Marketplace – Looking for a Discourse expert (Ideally Australian Based)
  thulini reached out to the community in search of a Discourse expert to help integrate the platform with an association’s website solution. The post has already sparked interest, with potential responders joining the conversation. Dive into the discussion here.

• Support – Bulk Suppressing Topics from /latest Not Working as Expected
  When categories weren’t being correctly suppressed from the /latest page, plugin author RGJ and community members worked through a correct configuration using custom fields. See the collaborative fix here.

• #Administrators – Publishing posts to Mastodon
  The topic covered nuances of federating posts via ActivityPub, including a debate over note tag syntax and excerpt lengths. hellekin’s and Jagster’s contributions have clarified the expected behavior. Find out more in the Mastodon thread.

• Dev – Autocomplete still using Raw Templates
  david announced plans to replace the legacy JQuery-based autocomplete with a vanilla JS solution. He also shared several PR links ensuring a smoother transition ahead. Read his technical rundown here.

• Support – Discourse connect
  A user query about locating the DiscourseConnect/SSO settings on the Starter plan prompted responses clarifying plan limitations and guiding users to the official pricing page. Get the context here.

• Dev – API is not returning post Name value
  After Jeremy_D raised concerns over unexpected null values in API responses, david clarified how the hierarchy between user names and topic titles works. More details are provided here.

• Plugin – Trading Buttons
  A deprecation notice seen in-browser by Roi concerning the Trading Buttons plugin spurred community discussion around template modifications ahead of planned updates. See the deprecation note here.

• Feature – Ability to send Automation AI summaries to groups
  sam announced that a forthcoming PR will enable the automation AI module to send summaries directly to groups—a feature that has the community eagerly awaiting its rollout. More on the progress here.

• Support – How to Add Georgian Language Support to the Admin Panel?
  Miro1 asked for guidance on integrating Georgian (ქართული) translations into the admin interface. The community’s willingness to help shines through in this request for localization support. Get involved by reading the post here.

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Activity by the @team Group

• martin actively contributed by launching the Comprehensive admin search thread and later diagnosing issues on the Dashboard New Posts statistics.

• david enriched multiple technical discussions by commenting on the High rebuild memory requirements, laying out improvements in Autocomplete still using Raw Templates and clarifying nuances in the API not returning post Name value. He also shared insights in Update in browser vs Terminal and explained changes in Discourse’s requirements.

• lindsey engaged thoughtfully in refining UI features by supporting discussions in Bringing popular features to Discourse and troubleshooting issues detailed in Bugs in creating or editing categories.

• Bas added his voice to the debate on browser deprecation in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, emphasizing the need to set boundaries for legacy support.

• sam provided a practical tip on memory usage by commenting on issues in Redis used_memory limited to 1024mb?.

• featheredtoast brought levity to the conversation by weighing in on Animated Avatar, ensuring that unexpected visuals didn’t go unnoticed.

• tobiaseigen shared a warm send-off on badge matters in the Anniversary badge not granting thread, reminding the community that every contribution counts.

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Yesterday’s dynamic mix of technical deep-dives and spirited debates certainly kept everyone on their toes—here’s to more energy and insight today!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

Key Stats

• Total New Posts: 52
• Total New Topics: 7

Top Users:

• supermathie – 2 posts, 9 likes
• Heliosurge – 3 posts, 6 likes
• pfaffman – 2 posts, 4 likes
• jesus2099 – 2 posts, 3 likes
• Antranig_Basman – 1 post, 3 likes
• markschmucker – 2 posts, 3 likes
• mcwumbly – 2 posts, 3 likes
• twofoursixeight – 1 post, 2 likes
• merefield – 3 posts, 2 likes
• schneeland – 1 post, 2 likes

(Sourced from recent forum discussions.)

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements – Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025
  Heliosurge and supermathie debated the challenges of discontinuing support for legacy operating systems and browsers. They discussed alternative solutions like dual-booting Linux and highlighted concerns for users on older machines. See the full discussion in this post and check additional insights here [read more].

• Announcements – Bringing popular features to Discourse: Header search, welcome banner, and category icons / emoji
  mcwumbly shared ideas to enhance the user experience by improving header search and integrating category icons, sparking lively conversation among community members. Explore the proposed improvements in this topic [read more].

• Announcements – Test our new composer on Meta!
  pfaffman introduced the revamped composer tool aimed at simplifying posts and boosting discoverability. Dive into the details with this announcement [read more].

• Support – Mailing list is mailing Staff posts to everyone due to an errant plugin
  An unexpected issue where Staff posts were sent to all mailing list subscribers was addressed by markschmucker, with follow-up clarifications from sam. Check out the resolution in this initial post and subsequent clarification here [read more].

• #Hosting – High rebuild memory requirements: April 2025 edition
  schneeland detailed his recent rebuild test, noting stable memory usage despite initial concerns about low-RAM setups. Learn more about his findings in this report [read more].

• Bug – “the cake chases you” discourse bug
  A quirky bug involving persistent cake emojis on user profiles was flagged by twofoursixeight, with further observations by ondrej. See the bug details in this post and a follow-up comment here [read more].

• Support – User overview: Last IP Adress 172.17.0.1
  Yogurt raised concerns about Docker’s network configuration showing incorrect IP addresses for users. The discussion and eventual resolution can be followed in this thread and further clarified here [read more].

• Dev – App Install Banner Doesn’t Display
  bitmage highlighted issues with the missing PWA installation banner, prompting a thread on troubleshooting settings and workarounds. Get the full scoop in this discussion with a follow-up note here [read more].

• Theme – Watermark Image
  A recent fix for watermark image display issues was confirmed by jrgong, ensuring smooth visual integration for custom themes. See the resolution in this post [read more].

• Feature – Allow users with access to a restricted category to see who else has access
  mcwumbly recapped community feedback aimed at increasing transparency within private categories. Read the community suggestions in this topic [read more].

• Support – Follow requests not accepted
  kuba-orlik ran into issues when trying to follow regular Discourse users, with related clarifications provided by Jagster. Explore the discussion in this thread and see additional context here [read more].

• Bug – Happening again: Revision is hidden/inaccessible
  eisammy reported that accessing post history after hiding revisions sometimes returns a 404 error. More details can be found in this report [read more].

• Dev – User-card-post-names: userModel.custom_fields not working after reply/edit
  LeoDavidson raised concerns about custom field integration in user cards, initiating a technical discussion among developers. Check out the issue in this post [read more].

• Bug – Discourse AI causing new SSL and Connection Reset by Peer errors
  Ongoing troubleshooting by oznyet regarding intermittent SSL and connection resets associated with Discourse AI sparked a technical exchange. Find more information in this thread [read more].

• Plugin – ActivityPub Plugin
  hellekin shared insights on enhancing federated discussions via the ActivityPub Plugin, opening up fresh possibilities for content sharing. Discover the discussion in this topic [read more].

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Activity by the @team Group

• supermathie actively engaged in the browser support debate within Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers, offering nuanced perspectives on security and compatibility.

• mcwumbly drove forward feature discussions by contributing innovative ideas in Bringing popular features to Discourse.

• Falco provided targeted insights to resolve display issues in App Install Banner Doesn’t Display, reinforcing the team’s commitment to usability.

• sam chimed in to clarify configuration concerns within Mailing list is mailing #staff posts, ensuring smoother communication protocols on the platform.

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What a whirlwind of discussions – yesterday’s chatter left us buzzing like a bee in a server room!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• New Posts: 58
• New Topics: 12

Top Users:
• mcwumbly – 3 posts, 11 likes see discussion
• JammyDodger – 2 posts, 9 likes read more
• NateDhaliwal – 3 posts, 9 likes explore details
• Arkshine – 3 posts, 5 likes view topic
• Ed_S – 4 posts, 5 likes find out more
• haydenjames – 4 posts, 3 likes check in
• Falco – 3 posts, 3 likes join the chat
• gooseegg – 1 post, 3 likes more info
• schneeland – 1 post, 3 likes discuss further
• sam – 1 post, 2 likes read details

For more context on the vibrant discussions, check out channels where conversations on topics like Discourse Chatbot and Twitter Native Embed added extra spice.

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements “Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025” – Ed_S and others debated the balance between cutting‐edge features and preserving accessibility for legacy devices. read more

• Announcements “Bringing popular features to Discourse: Header search, welcome banner, and category icons / emoji” – Users discussed new design tweaks and usability issues on mobile, sparking ideas for CSS tweaks. read more

• Announcements “Monospace font in the Markdown-only editor” – sam demonstrated how disabling preview mode can restore a more natural coding experience. read more

• Support “Question about Group Message Inboxes (e.g. trust_level_2)” – haydenjames raised concerns about unexpected group inbox behavior and its eventual cleanup. read more

• Support “Guidance on Group ‘Interaction’ settings” – haydenjames and NateDhaliwal explored how group messaging options affect community communication. read more

• Support “How to Create Custom Collapsible Sidebar Sections with Subcategories” – Mirian_Abuladze sought advice on tailoring the sidebar to display custom category groups, with tips from Arkshine. read more

• Support “First load takes a long time” – sok777 questioned performance issues linked to SSO and EmberJS, sparking troubleshooting tips. read more

• Support “Mobile new topic button” – Olle11 asked for guidance on keeping the new topic button in place on mobile, after customizing the desktop layout. read more

• Support “Easily Track/Watch Topics on Mobile?” – SPJohn sought an easier way to manage topic status on mobile without extensive scrolling. read more

• Support “Site inaccessible after upgrading from 3.4.0 to 3.4.1” – CamilleRoux detailed issues with site access post-update, noting configuration challenges in the rebuild process. read more

• Support “Can I manually change a User’s Field Entry?” – blazyrawr inquired about admin-level tweaks for customer field responses, sparking admin tips. read more

• #Site feedback: “Bug reporter badge not granted” – NateDhaliwal and ondrej discussed delays in badge allocation despite staff likes, prompting clarifications from moderators. read more

• General “Category actor vs. shown forum user” – A debate ensued over federated follow mechanics and how topic resharing differs between platforms. read more

• #Hosting: “High rebuild memory requirements: April 2025 edition” – Ed_S, pfaffman, and mpalmer exchanged insights on memory challenges during rebuilds and system configuration. read more

• #Data & reporting: “Tracking Link Click Counters” – Hacxx and JammyDodger explored methods to capture detailed click data, touching on database table strategies. read more

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Activity by the @team Group

• mcwumbly joined the discussion on the future of browser support by contributing thoughtful analysis in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, weighing the tradeoffs between advanced features and legacy support.

• Falco added clarity to the debate by sharing insights in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025 and later helping users understand platform limitations in App Install Banner Doesn’t Display.

• sam provided valuable experiential feedback on interface adjustments in the Monospace font in the Markdown-only editor thread, emphasizing the benefits of a preview-disabled mode.

• tobiaseigen offered a critical note on badge issuance anomalies in the Bug reporter badge not granted discussion, prompting further clarification from the team.

In addition, other notable discussions captured community attention, including topics like Discourse Chatbot , Twitter Native Embed, Tickets Plugin , Multilingual Plugin , Best way to upload Images to a plugin/theme, and Disabling actor not possible?.

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What a day—it’s as if the forums brewed a double-shot of creativity and community spirit! Until tomorrow, keep the conversation rolling and your CSS ever-fresh!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• Total New Posts: 96

• Total New Topics: 18

• Top Users:

  • chapoi: 1 post, 19 likes
  • Discourse: 1 post, 11 likes
  • Arkshine: 4 posts, 10 likes
  • merefield: 4 posts, 9 likes
  • Mollyvog: 2 posts, 9 likes
  • Danielle: 1 post, 7 likes
  • lindsey: 3 posts, 5 likes
  • NateDhaliwal: 2 posts, 4 likes
  • sam: 2 posts, 4 likes
  • NeatNit: 4 posts, 4 likes

• Top Team Members: chapoi, Danielle, lindsey, sam, martin, pmusaraj, Falco, gerhard, HAWK, tobiaseigen
  Sourced from recent discussions.

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements
  chapoi has kicked off a discussion in “Help us test Horizon, our newest theme”, where the team introduces the new experimental Horizon theme designed to improve the out-of-the-box experience.

• Announcements
  Danielle invites community members to join the “Webinar: Getting Buy-In for Your Community + Office Hours” event, outlining how to build executive support and engage in live Q&A sessions.

• Feature
  Mollyvog has raised a concern in “Flag users sending a large number of PMs” asking if new users who send many private messages should be flagged automatically, sparking an engaging debate on safety features.

• Theme
  Discourse presents the “Horizon Theme” as a fresh, user-friendly design alternative, inviting feedback on its experimental features and layout adjustments.

• Support
  jaeni questions, “Does this platform not give users templates when creating posts?” and receives pointers on using topic templates and form customizations, enhancing user onboarding.

• Dev
  Technical discussions flourish in “Best way to upload Images to a plugin/theme?” where pfaffman and others detail how asset uploads result in deterministic URLs, a must-know for developers.

• Marketplace
  In “Looking for a Discourse Expert (India based)”, Bhanu_Agarwal seeks professional assistance, and community members step forward to connect, showcasing vibrant marketplace activity.

• Bug
  martin highlights issues in “Dashboard New Posts statistics broken”, drawing attention to inconsistencies in analytics and sparking troubleshooting among forum experts.

• Feature
  Social media meets forum functionality in “Add support for following regular users”, where angus and peers debate integrating follow features to boost interaction.

• Bug
  An “Internal Server Error when creating new topic” reported by Roi underlines backend hiccups—even as the new topic is created—prompting swift plugin and core updates.

• Support
  The curious case “How did my custom code move itself?” posed by one1 raises questions about theme code persistence, igniting insights on code export behavior.

• #Translations:
  In a heartwarming milestone, gerhard celebrates user contributions in “ Fehler in der Deutschen Übersetzung? Hier melden!”, marking over 30,000 translated words since the early days.

• #Hosting:
  Server challenges are discussed in “High rebuild memory requirements: April 2025 edition”, where Olle11 and peers debate memory allocation and plugin overhead on resource-limited systems.

• General
  With a push for innovation, ncaming215 asks for feedback in “Built a new frontend in Next.js using Discourse API. Feedback?”, exploring if Discourse can power a feed-style social media experience.

• Dev
  Developers looking for guidance can check out “Install Discourse on Ubuntu or Debian for Development” by Overgrow, which provides updated insights on local development installations.

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Activity by the @team Group

• chapoi spearheaded the Horizon discussion by initiating Help us test Horizon, our newest theme, setting the stage for an engaging design review.

• Danielle efficiently coordinated community engagement through the Webinar: Getting Buy-In for Your Community + Office Hours, ensuring that users could learn and ask questions live.

• lindsey shared valuable feedback in Help us test Horizon, our newest theme, addressing design nuances and user interface queries with clarity.

• sam lent his expertise in the discussion on legacy systems by advising in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, highlighting the importance of security updates.

• martin contributed to troubleshooting in Dashboard New Posts statistics broken, helping resolve analytics discrepancies that were affecting moderators.

• pmusaraj enriched the conversation in Add support for following regular users, suggesting enhancements to better blend forum interactions with social media trends.

• Falco offered practical design insights in Wrong → arrow direction in RTL text contexts, pushing for improved bidirectional text support.

• gerhard not only celebrated user milestones in the translation thread ( Fehler in der Deutschen Übersetzung? Hier melden!) but also underscored the value of community contributions.

• HAWK clarified customization capabilities in Can I manually change a User’s Field Entry?, ensuring that admin options remained user-friendly.

• tobiaseigen added thoughtful design suggestions in Help us test Horizon, our newest theme, advocating for interface tweaks that enhance usability.

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What a fun and frenetic day on Meta – yesterday’s blend of innovative themes and lively troubleshooting had us all grinning like mischievous code monkeys!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• New posts: 90
• New topics: 9
• Top Users:
  • Lilly: 4 posts, 8 likes
  • Moin: 1 post, 6 likes
  • tobiaseigen: 5 posts, 6 likes
  • Ed_S: 3 posts, 5 likes
  • sam: 5 posts, 5 likes
  • Arkshine: 1 post, 4 likes
  • NateDhaliwal: 2 posts, 4 likes
  • Lesley_Li: 1 post, 4 likes
  • supermathie: 2 posts, 3 likes
  • jordan-vidrine: 2 posts, 3 likes
    Explore the lively discussion threads.

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements – Help us test Horizon, our newest theme:
  Users have been raving about the fresh design and unified background while also flagging challenges with mobile usability and scrolling issues. Arkshine, ondrej, lindsey, NateDhaliwal, and others detailed their feedback and pointed out tweaks required for better content boundaries. Check out the discussion here.

• Support – What is theme name used in this site?:
  In a curious thread, Moin discovered that the theme stems from a Reddit-ish design, sharing a nifty pointer to its source. Dive deeper into the discovery here.

• Support – Configuration of a Category Without Reply Function:
  th-afm raised an innovative idea for a Buy & Sell category that restricts public replies, and Lilly contributed a helpful tip using the restricted replies plugin. Learn more about the configuration here.

• #Site Management – Accessing a user’s admin page:
  An informative discussion unfolded as maiki and one1 clarified the subtleties of the admin dashboard tabs, guiding moderators on how to locate registered users efficiently. Read the detailed exchange here.

• Support – Discourse AI Internal Server Error:
  Frustrations over DNS timeouts and AI integration surfaced when Gabriel_Devries encountered a persistent error; thanks to sam’s troubleshooting insights, potential fixes were highlighted. See the error report here.

• Support – Iframe not working in posts even with exception(s) in the back end:
  With a 403 error puzzling many, supermathie explained that the issue likely arises from proxy settings while users like W0RKSMARTER shared workaround observations. Get the full scoop here.

• Marketplace – Paid - Seeking Discourse Developer for NSFW Category Feature:
  In a celebratory post, Lesley_Li announced a successful resolution to a custom NSFW category feature request, marking a win for tailored moderation. See the success story here.

• #Site feedback – Bug reporter badge not granted:
  A minor operator error with the badge query settings was swiftly addressed by tobiaseigen, reminding community members to keep an eye on settings updates. Check out the clarification here.

• Feature – Wrong → arrow direction in RTL text contexts:
  Ed_S and NeatNit engaged in a thoughtful exchange about the nuances of RTL text rendering—discussing why a less-than symbol appears as a greater-than in certain contexts. Read the insightful debate here.

• Community – Experiments with AI based moderation on Discourse Meta:
  sam introduced a visionary experiment proposing dual AI personas to assist with triage and moderator interactions, sparking conversations on integrating staff guidance into automated processes. Get the details here.

• General – Built a new frontend in Next.js using Discourse API. Feedback?:
  Creative minds like MarkDoerr and ncaming215 discussed the challenges and potential of “shrinking” Discourse’s functionality into a feed-like interface—an exciting peek at modern API-based development. Explore their feedback here.

• #Data & reporting – Managing Forum Moderators - Metrics & Reporting:
  charlotte reached out for advice on tracking moderator responses and SLA metrics, prompting a constructive discussion with pfaffman on streamlining community oversight. Get the metrics conversation here.

• Theme component – Insert Video:
  Issues with video uploads caught the attention of 唐帅华 and putty, who exchanged snapshots and troubleshooting tips to resolve file extension errors and ensure smooth media integration. Watch the discussion here.

• Support – DigitalOcean blocking SMTP and forcing SendGrid usage:
  Linus_pi and Jagster examined the implications of DigitalOcean’s SMTP port restrictions, debating the viability of alternative DNS configurations and port usage in a cooperative hosting environment. Read more here.

• Theme component – Showcased Categories:
  A lively discussion on sidebar behavior and dynamic category displays took center stage as jordan-vidrine and Helga_Razinkova exchanged insights on ensuring a seamless user experience. See the showcased categories here.

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Activity by the @team Group

• Lilly actively engaged in refining theme feedback by noting height anomalies in Help us test Horizon and guiding category setup in Configuration of a Category Without Reply Function.
• tobiaseigen provided detailed feedback on scrolling issues and theme responsiveness in Help us test Horizon and weighed in on upgrade concerns in a Site inaccessible discussion.
• sam showcased leadership by demystifying DNS timeouts in Discourse AI Internal Server Error, sharing insights on automated responses in AI Auto Response to All and Any Post, and suggesting a reset in Discourse Automation.
• jordan-vidrine contributed clarity in theme adjustments by offering actionable tips in Help us test Horizon and detailed feedback in Showcased Categories.
• supermathie assisted users by troubleshooting iframe embedding challenges in Iframe not working in posts, ensuring a smoother content experience.
• maiki clarified nuances in the admin interface to help moderators navigate user lists in Accessing a user’s admin page.
• MarkDoerr weighed in on frontend development challenges in Built a new frontend in Next.js using Discourse API, reflecting on creative approaches to interface design.
• lindsey observed browser-specific display quirks in Help us test Horizon, suggesting enhancements for mobile users.
• blake raised insightful queries about subscription routing in Problem with 500 error with subscriptions, prompting deeper investigation.
• zogstrip flagged issues with event quotes impacting attendee lists in Quotes in event name clears attendees, ensuring robust event management.

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Yesterday’s vibrant activity had us dancing like a well-synced moderation team—and today’s buzz promises even more quirky and engaging discussions!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

Key Stats

• Total New Posts: 78
• Total New Topics: 12

Top Users:

• awesomerobot – 4 posts, 7 likes read more
• Falco – 6 posts, 5 likes read more
• Stephen – 3 posts, 4 likes read more
• mcwumbly – 1 post, 3 likes read more
• Andrew_Rowe – 2 posts, 3 likes
• tobiaseigen – 2 posts, 3 likes read more
• HAWK – 1 post, 2 likes read more
• pfaffman – 2 posts, 2 likes read more
• SubStrider – 2 posts, 2 likes
• sam – 3 posts, 2 likes read more

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements Help us test Horizon, our newest theme – In this discussion, community members and team users explored issues with the composer, oversized machine translate buttons, and scrolling problems, with fixes already in motion.

• Announcements Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers – A conversation sparked by jesus2099 and Andrew_Rowe addresses the upcoming browser deprecation and its impact on site performance and user experience.

• Feature Concerns over personal privacy with the AI plugin – wotography raised privacy concerns about transmitting usernames alongside post content to AI providers, prompting clarifications by team member Falco.

• Feature Display a banned icon on user avatar when suspended – Users debated if a banned icon should be shown within avatars, with suggestions on workarounds and potential UI improvements.

• UX Moderation tools UX – too easy to make mistakes – Moderators like JohntheFish highlighted risks of misusing thread-level tools, prompting thoughtful discussions on repositioning controls for better clarity.

• UX We should always see who the user replied to – awesomerobot examined the pros and cons of showing full reply context, weighing clarity against a cleaner interface.

• Theme component: Image Alignment and Grid – Lilly and Andrew_Rowe shared their experiences with the new grid component, illustrating its potential for emulating blog-like styling on posts.

• Theme component: Insert Video – A helpful post by 唐帅华 demonstrated how to embed videos successfully with added .vtt and video formats, making video insertion smoother than ever.

• Bug I can’t save edit on site texts – Users like songs reported that the save button fails to work in the site texts editor, with HAWK confirming the bug and inviting further troubleshooting.

• Bug Issue with custom CSS “Save” button on smaller screens – awesomerobot recently merged improvements to ensure the custom CSS editor’s save button adapts dynamically to varying screen sizes.

• Bug Lightbox generates invalid HTML structure (div inside p) causing display errors – sam’s inquiry about which environments trigger the lightbox issue has opened the door for prioritizing a fix.

• Support Problem with 500 error with subscriptions – In a detailed debugging thread, pfaffman and blake investigated subscription endpoint errors, discussing potential data issues and pagination workarounds.

• Support Categories as private rooms, that are publicly visible? – Wurzelseppi shared his challenge of configuring private discussion spaces that remain visible yet inaccessible without invitation, seeking creative solutions.

• Support Flairs not visible when listing or mentioning users – Tomas_Hnyk questioned why flair indicators only appear on posts and profiles, sparking insights into current design limitations.

• Dev How to create a custom activity tab in user profile? – SubStrider’s plugin development query about adding new UI elements on user profiles has prompted teammates to reference the Developer Toolbar and plugin outlets for inspiration.

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Activity by the @team Group

• In the Help us test Horizon, our newest theme thread, team members awesomerobot, tobiaseigen, and mcwumbly provided key feedback addressing scrolling and composer issues with the Horizon theme.

• Falco contributed to the Concerns over personal privacy with the AI plugin discussion, clarifying how data handling is intentionally designed to meet regional privacy concerns for the AI plugin.

• On the Moderation tools UX – too easy to make mistakes topic, awesomerobot offered practical suggestions to minimize accidental moderator errors by rethinking placement of thread versus post controls.

• In I can’t save edit on site texts, team member HAWK confirmed the reproduction of the bug, ensuring that the issue is on the radar for a fix.

• blake provided in-depth troubleshooting on the Problem with 500 error with subscriptions topic, sharing console commands and potential non-code fixes to avoid unexpected errors.

• The Bug reporter badge not granted discussion saw tobiaseigen reassuring users by confirming backfilled badges and inviting further reports if issues persist.

• awesomerobot revisited the topic We should always see who the user replied to, underscoring the balance between reducing clutter and preserving conversation context.

• Improvements to the Issue with custom CSS “Save” button on smaller screens were merged by awesomerobot, ensuring a better editing experience across different devices.

• Answering integration challenges in How to implement Mistral with Embeddings, Falco advised setting the model field appropriately to enable successful embedding creation.

• sam’s diagnostic insights on Discourse AI – Semantic Search & Summarization Not Working helped pinpoint trust level issues affecting the AI features.

• In the Enrich API Calls of AI Plugin? conversation, sam explored advanced techniques for dynamically managing API call customizations via middleware pipelines.

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What a day – it seems yesterday’s lively debates and bug hunts had everyone as energized as a caffeinated squirrel darting through a digital forest! Enjoy the buzz!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

Key Stats

• New Posts: 124
• New Topics: 17

Top Users:

• sam: 3 posts, 9 likes (read more)
• nathank: 2 posts, 7 likes (read more)
• Falco: 4 posts, 6 likes (read more)
• david: 3 posts, 6 likes (read more)
• supermathie: 2 posts, 6 likes (read more)
• merefield: 2 posts, 5 likes (read more)
• joshhabka: 18 posts, 4 likes (read more)
• Jagster: 4 posts, 4 likes (read more)
• Arkshine: 2 posts, 3 likes (read more)
• pfaffman: 4 posts, 3 likes (read more)

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Interesting Topics

• Support – Scripts in posts?
  Olle11 initiated a discussion about embedding live widgets through scripts, exploring solutions like iFrames and EmberJS components. read more

• Feature – Concerns over personal privacy with the AI plugin
  sam and others debated if exposing usernames to LLMs compromises privacy and the completeness of the feature. read more

• Plugin – National Flags
  Users discussed whether the decorateWidget API was broken or simply outdated, with opinions on marking the status with a proper broken tag. read more

• Dev – How to create a custom activity tab in user profile?
  A deep dive into using renderAfterWrapperOutlet("post-metadata") and other APIs got the community thinking about custom integrations. read more

• #Site feedback – Inconsistent marking of Topics as Solved, Completed, or Fixed
  nathank raised concerns over the erratic use of solved, completed, and fixed across topics, urging consistency for better user searchability. read more

• Support – Add ALT tag to images
  lucy.sierracircuits and others shared methods to assign ALT texts in markdown for images and discussed limits in the new composer. read more

• #Hosting – How to Configure Cloudflare R2 for your Discourse Community
  A detailed exchange ensued on configuration tweaks for S3 integration, migration of assets, and the nuances of CDN URLs on Cloudflare R2. read more

• Support – Filtering spam/troll accounts
  Contributors suggested replacing email signup with OAuth and leveraging anti-spam AI modules to curb troll activities immediately. read more

• UX – Embed additional explainer text in Form Template
  putty and tobiaseigen discussed potential updates to allow flavor text in form templates, aiming to enrich the user interface. read more

• Support – Duplicate icons on categories page
  davidkingham reported a bug resulting in two icons per category, and martin offered a quick fix by recommending theme component adjustments. read more

• Support – Error when doing “bundle exec rake s3:upload_assets”
  joshhabka’s experience with running S3 asset uploads highlighted common pitfalls about environment variables and container usage. read more

• Theme component – Notification Banners
  A troubleshooting thread on notification banners revealed that carousel functionality only activates when multiple banners are properly enabled. read more

• General – About the trust level and how to check
  Members explored where to locate trust level details in user profiles and discussed its significance in fostering community growth. read more

• Theme component – Category Icons
  sam informed team members that category icons are now first-class features in core, though legacy theme components may still require removal. read more

• Bug – Discourse Automation Plugin failing with an ‘internal server error’
  A bug report by gassim led to a technical discussion on PG constraints and the need for a stat code fix, with joffreyjaffeux stepping in with recommendations. read more

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Activity by the @team Group

• sam:
  Addressed privacy concerns in the AI plugin discussion, weighing in on the risks and benefits for site operators. Check out the conversation in Concerns over personal privacy with the AI plugin.

• supermathie:
  Shared practical guidance in the “Scripts in posts?” thread, offering an accessible solution to embed dynamic content using an iFrame. See the details here.

• Falco:
  Contributed multiple insights—first by emphasizing caution in the AI plugin thread (read more), then by clarifying tokenizer choices in How to implement Mistral with Embeddings, and finally suggesting a CSS tweak in Discourse Signatures.

• david:
  Guided developers on customizing the user profile’s activity tab, helping clarify the usage of new API outlets. Dive in here.

• blake:
  Tackled subscription issues in his post on handling 500 errors, providing a quick fix that might help others facing similar challenges. Learn more in Problem with 500 error with subscriptions.

• joffreyjaffeux:
  Stepped up to troubleshoot internal server errors with the Automation Plugin, ensuring that the stat code reveals the true underlying issues. More details available here.

• martin:
  Offered a prompt resolution to the duplicate category icon bug by recommending removal of legacy theme components. Get his insights in Duplicate icons on categories page.

• tobiaseigen:
  Chimed in on the form template discussion by confirming that the feature to embed additional explainer text isn’t on the roadmap yet, but keeping an eye on updates. See his note in Embed additional explainer text in Form Template.

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What a whirlwind day on meta.discourse.org – yesterday’s vibrant debates and clever fixes have us buzzing like a server under peak load!

[Discourse]

Today on meta.discourse.org…

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Key Stats

• Total New Posts: 112
• Total New Topics: 18

Top Users:
• Ralf_Stockmann – 3 posts, 10 likes read more
• mcwumbly – 3 posts, 10 likes read more
• hugh – 1 post, 9 likes read more
• flink91 – 1 post, 7 likes read more
• lindsey – 2 posts, 6 likes read more
• Arkshine – 6 posts, 5 likes read more
• david – 2 posts, 5 likes read more
• renato – 2 posts, 5 likes read more
• Falco – 5 posts, 5 likes read more
• twofoursixeight – 5 posts, 5 likes read more

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Interesting Topics

• Announcements | Test our new composer on Meta!
  Ralf_Stockmann sparked a lively discussion about enhancing the new composer and the future of the #shared-edits functionality, while lindsey and renato added valuable insights on turning dreams into actionable plans. read more

• Feature, feedback, subscriptions | Tell us how you manage subscriptions on Discourse
  hugh opened a poll asking for community feedback on subscription models, discussing both the Patreon and Subscriptions plugin approaches to help shape future improvements. read more

• Dev, dev-news | New core features system specs in plugins and themes
  flink91 announced the integration of “smoke specs” in both plugin and theme skeletons, simplifying validation of core Discourse features and providing detailed guidance for developers. read more

• Support | Scripts in posts?
  A discussion emerged on the use of external scripts within posts, with supermathie and others debating best practices for safely embedding code without compromising site security. read more

• Support, review-queue | Currently Being Reviewed By – Frustrations in the review queue
  Moderators shared their concerns over the persistent “currently being reviewed by” state, and mcwumbly hinted that key team members are working to resolve the lockup issues. read more

• Announcements | Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025
  In an active thread, users debated the impact of phasing out older browsers as david explained the feature-detection strategy behind the move, ensuring better performance for the vast majority while acknowledging the challenges for the remaining few. read more

• UX | Single community with multiple sub-communities
  Heliosurge initiated a conversation on managing distinct sub-communities within one site, prompting discussions on unique branding and cross-community interactions, with inputs from mcwumbly. read more

• Announcements | Moving to a Single Category Style Site Setting
  davidb and others dug into issues surrounding site settings and theming, sharing screenshots and diagnostic details to iron out configuration quirks in the new layout. read more

• Praise, server-resources | Fast Updates … with adequate hardware
  TonyG recounted upgrading hardware from a 1CPU/1MB to a 2CPU/4GB setup, which dramatically improved update speeds and overall site responsiveness, serving as a valuable lesson for self-hosted instances. read more

• Bug | I can’t save edit on site texts
  Users reported issues saving edits on site texts, and Osama addressed the bug with a reference to an upcoming PR that should resolve the conflict and restore normal functionality. read more

• Support, ai, related-topics | How to implement Mistral with Embeddings
  Falco and Roman_Rizzi discussed integrating the mistral-embed tokenizer for AI embeddings, debating how to best enable it via the configuration page for smoother text analysis. read more

• Support | How to center page?
  A user query by songs about centering page content ignited responses from NateDhaliwal and Moin, who referenced earlier discussions and theme customizations as potential solutions. read more

• Support | Images a broken on login page
  The thread saw a troubleshooting exchange where Arkshine advised on forcing HTTPS to resolve mixed content issues, followed by further clarifications from Taxick to restore image display and login functionality. read more

• Bug, math | Heuristic for dollar amounts doesn’t work
  Roymond raised concerns about the logic converting dollar amounts to math mode inconsistently, with Falco offering a practical workaround using escape characters. read more

• Bug | Smart quotes breaking Quote template
  Users noted that smart punctuation was corrupting BBCode quotes, prompting per1234, sam, and jtbayly to explore temporary settings adjustments and the deeper need for a robust fix. read more

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Activity by the @team Group

• lindsey & renato on Test our new composer!
  Team members contributed to refining ideas on the new composer enhancements, with thoughtful responses emphasizing the need for improved shared editing features. read more

• hugh spearheads subscription research
  By launching a poll in Tell us how you manage subscriptions on Discourse, hugh engaged the community in a vital conversation about future payment integrations. read more

• flink91 introduces core features specs
  The announcement in New core features system specs in plugins and themes by flink91 has provided developers with a clearer roadmap for maintaining Discourse’s stability. read more

• mcwumbly weighs in on review queue issues
  In Currently Being Reviewed By, mcwumbly offered reassurance that dedicated team members will sort out the persistent queue reservations. read more

• david clarifies browser support concerns
  With detailed insights posted in Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025, david explained how feature-detection safeguards the user experience despite dropping legacy browser support. read more

• mcwumbly also addresses sub-community dynamics
  Engaging in the Single community with multiple sub-communities discussion, mcwumbly shared thoughts on balancing unified branding with decentralized management. read more

• davidb troubleshoots site setting challenges
  In Moving to a Single Category Style Site Setting, davidb acknowledged the issues and committed to providing timely fixes based on user feedback. read more

• Osama tackles site text editing bugs
  Addressing user concerns in I can’t save edit on site texts, Osama outlined the steps being taken to merge a PR that will resolve the error. read more

• Falco on dollar amount formatting issues
  Through the discussion in Heuristic for dollar amounts doesn’t work, Falco provided clarity on escaping dollar signs to preserve numerical integrity. read more

• mcwumbly explains notification delegation
  In response to a tricky notification case in Can I receive the notifications that would normally go to another user?, mcwumbly explored creative, albeit unofficial, methods of reassigning alerts. read more

• lindsey refines the full-width component experience
  In Discourse Full-width component, lindsey confirmed that recent updates now ensure a smoother mobile experience with a collapsed header search on smaller screens. read more

• Falco recommends a lightweight proxy for API calls
  Addressing developer needs in Enrich API Calls of AI Plugin?, Falco suggested using an Nginx LUA scripting proxy as an efficient alternative for API enrichment. read more

• Falco helps resolve the rewind tab puzzle
  In Discourse rewind tab still there but does not work anymore, Falco confirmed that disabling the problematic plugin finally restored a clean interface. read more

• Falco & team discuss LLM settings adjustments
  The thread Discourse AI - Large Language Model (LLM) settings page saw Falco and jrgong exchange best practices for tokenizer configuration, ensuring users can best leverage new AI models. read more

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What a day buzzing with insightful threads, innovative fixes, and passionate discussions! Yesterday’s energy surely leaves us all charged for another adventure in helping Discourse evolve.