How do I edit the “Hot” settings in my admin. It is showing some discussions as hot that I don’t think actually are “hot” topics.

I did a quick search and there doesn’t seem to be a way to customise the parameters for Hot topic sorting yet. But it would be helpful to know more about why you think some of those topics on your forum shouldn’t have been included in Hot – so that Discourse can use the feedback if they decide to a…

How Do I Change The "Hot" Settings?

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How Do I Change The "Hot" Settings?

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