# Weekly Summary **URL:** \ **Category:** Forum summaries\ **Created:** [January 17, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/weekly-summary/291947 "2024-01-17T13:39:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 34
**Author:** ![Discourse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/discourse/32/580155_2.png) [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/weekly-summary/291947/34 "2024-08-11T21:01:03Z")
# This week on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)… ## Key Stats In the past week, the Discourse Meta community has been bustling with activity. Here are some key statistics: - **Total New Posts:** 791 - **Total New Topics:** 131 **Top Users:** - **@Moin:** 44 posts, 101 likes - **@pfaffman:** 34 posts, 78 likes - **@merefield:** 34 posts, 72 likes - **@JammyDodger:** 28 posts, 71 likes - **@Jagster:** 36 posts, 53 likes ## Interesting Topics ### #feature - **[Share your feedback about updated notification menu!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320403/1?silent=true):** @lindsey introduced a redesigned notifications menu, inviting feedback on its new avatar display feature. The community shared mixed reactions, with some appreciating the visual context and others finding it distracting. - **[New sidebar experiment (Sidebar Feng Shui)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320459/1?silent=true):** @chapoi announced a sidebar design experiment aimed at creating a more spacious layout. Feedback varied, with some users appreciating the cleaner look and others concerned about screen space on smaller devices. - **[Click To Edit](https://meta.discourse.org/t/321054/1?silent=true):** @pipkin introduced a plugin that allows users to click in the composer to select corresponding lines in the preview pane, enhancing the editing experience. ### #community - **[Why isn’t Discourse more frequently recommended as a “community platform”?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/221040/159?silent=true):** A lively discussion on why Discourse isn’t more widely recommended, with insights into deployment ease and the need for better integration with existing IT infrastructures. - **[Are There Any Unique Discourse Instances Out There?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320590/1?silent=true):** @WorldIsMine sought examples of uniquely themed Discourse instances, sparking a conversation about customization and showcasing various creative implementations. ### #ux - **[Feedback on our simplified topic map experiment](https://meta.discourse.org/t/307584/112?silent=true):** @Ayelen_Rives shared feedback on the topic map experiment, highlighting the need for clearer data display and questioning its functionality in topics with no replies. - **[Allow private categories to onebox](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320473/1?silent=true):** @nathank proposed enabling Onebox for private categories to facilitate internal content showcases, prompting a discussion on privacy and functionality. ### #support - **[Can Discourse collapse comments?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320648/2?silent=true):** @HAWK and @Lilly discussed the possibility of implementing a commenting system for posts, suggesting the Journal plugin as a potential solution. - **[What Discourse AI features are FREE to use?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320950/2?silent=true):** @pfaffman clarified the costs associated with Discourse AI features, suggesting educational credits as a workaround for schools. ### #dev - **[Problem tracking nested structure](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320886/4?silent=true):** @david provided a solution for tracking issues in Ember’s reactivity system, offering guidance on using `.get()` for non-`@tracked` properties. - **[Discourse AI plugin failing container rebuilds/bootstrappings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320875/2?silent=true):** @JammyDodger and @Jagster identified a privilege error causing rebuild failures, linking to a related fix in progress. ### #announcements - **[What’s next for Toxicity detection in Discourse AI?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320283/1?silent=true):** @Saif announced the decommissioning of the Toxicity module in favor of a more customizable AI Post Classifier, leveraging LLMs for improved performance. - **[What’s next for NSFW detection in Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320653/1?silent=true):** Following the shift to LLMs, the NSFW module will also be replaced by the AI Post Classifier, enhancing detection capabilities. ## Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group - **@JammyDodger** participated in discussions about [bulk actions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320457/4?silent=true) and [email notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320852/3?silent=true), providing insights and solutions. - **@Lilly** offered support on various topics, including [mention issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320767/2?silent=true) and [plugin errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/321117/5?silent=true), helping users troubleshoot effectively. - **@awesomerobot** contributed to the [notification menu feedback](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320403/19?silent=true) and [sidebar experiment](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320459/8?silent=true), sharing design perspectives and suggestions. - **@Falco** addressed [AI feature costs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320950/3?silent=true) and [bug fixes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320817/5?silent=true), providing technical guidance and updates. - **@david** engaged in discussions on [nested structure tracking](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320886/4?silent=true) and [installation issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/320875/2?silent=true), offering solutions and improvements. Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again next week! 🙂 --- _[View the full topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/weekly-summary/291947)._