This issue has been resolved with a contribution from @cvx 
(5 days ago in fact! 
)
Recent PRs
| PR | Main purpose | Author |
|---|---|---|
| #168 | Update Ruby and JavaScript dependencies to resolve security alerts. | angusmcleod |
| #169 | Replace deprecated Composer `modifyClass` usage with modern model extension APIs. | cvx |
| #171 | Expand Composer location-default tests and fix location syncing when switching categories. | merefield |
| #172 | Synchronize plugin linting and development tooling with the current Discourse plugin skeleton. | merefield |
| #173 | Upgrade the Ruby `json` gem from 2.21.1 to 2.21.2 to fix a use-after-free vulnerability. | dependabot |
| #174 | Restore location-search error handling, prevent empty geocoding requests, and improve map safeguards and regression coverage. | merefield |
Thanks to @angus and @cvx for their contributions.
This has been applied to both the free plugin and sponsors only early access plugin.
In addition the code responsible for allowing you to discuss User Locations with Chatbot has been moved to Locations Early Access to further enhance the additional functional capability of the sponsors only repo.