# Weekly Summary

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/weekly-summary/291947>\
**Category:** Forum summaries\
**Created:** [January 17, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/weekly-summary/291947 "2024-01-17T13:39:45Z")\
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**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:** [March 30, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/weekly-summary/291947/66 "2025-03-30T21:02:26Z")

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This week on [meta.discourse.org](http://meta.discourse.org)…

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**Key Stats**

• New posts: **824**  
• New topics: **112**

• Top users:  
 – @Arkshine: 60 posts, 100 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358131/9?silent=true)  
 – @merefield: 46 posts, 99 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358621/1?silent=true)  
 – @alltiagocom: 84 posts, 59 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359474/1?silent=true)  
 – @david: 14 posts, 51 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358170/9?silent=true)  
 – @RGJ: 21 posts, 46 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359154/1?silent=true)  
 – @pfaffman: 29 posts, 45 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359412/1?silent=true)  
 – @sam: 18 posts, 44 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359378/3?silent=true)  
 – @Canapin: 19 posts, 37 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358548/3?silent=true)  
 – @Olle11: 41 posts, 31 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359179/1?silent=true)  
 – @supermathie: 11 posts, 30 likes [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358909/1?silent=true)

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**Interesting Topics**

_Grouped by Category – each bullet is separated by extra spacing_

**#Announcements**

- [Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358131/9?silent=true): In this announcement, community members explain why support for older browsers like iOS 15 (and beyond) is being dropped—with detailed comparisons of feature support in Chrome, Firefox, and even Kiwi Browser. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358131/9?silent=true)

- [3.5.0.beta2: Review Queue, Welcome Banner, Admin Interface, and more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358151/1?silent=true): The release notes outline new features such as an improved review queue and the welcome banner while hinting at underlying core changes in the admin interface. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358151/1?silent=true)

- [Test our new composer on Meta!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/352347/82?silent=true): This topic introduces the experimental new composer, featuring discussions on the rich text versus Markdown-only options and user experiences with the interface. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/352347/82?silent=true)

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**#Support**

- [My forum is invisible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359179/1?silent=true): A user accidentally hid their entire forum by modifying the CSS. With support from community experts, a [safe mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) solution was recommended to restore visibility. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359179/1?silent=true)

- [Is iOS 18 a requirement for Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359013/5?silent=true): Members clarify that although the announcement mentioned “iOS 15,” the new minimum supported version is actually iOS 16, so users aren’t forced to upgrade to iOS 18. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359013/5?silent=true)

- [Tricky question regarding Discourse permalinks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358595/5?silent=true): An in-depth discussion on using regular expressions to achieve flexible permalink structures; users share ideas and example rewrite rules to accommodate case differences. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358595/5?silent=true)

- [Bounced Email Info Not Found](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358328/5?silent=true): After users noticed missing bounce error details in email notifications, community members explored SES settings and provided guidance for better troubleshooting. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358328/5?silent=true)

- [See forum as user in Trust Level X](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359172/1?silent=true): A request for an easier way to simulate forum experience at lower trust levels was discussed, with suggestions for impersonation strategies and a call for an integrated solution. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359172/1?silent=true)

- [Bulk create topics from Obsidian](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358548/3?silent=true): Users share tips on using an Obsidian plugin to save time when importing notes as new topics, making content creation more efficient. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358548/3?silent=true)

- [Question about web app loading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358695/3?silent=true): A user’s concerns about slow-loading pages were quickly addressed by community members who confirmed it was a temporary issue. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358695/3?silent=true)

- [Site not working after upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359051/10?silent=true): When an upgrade mishap left the forum inaccessible, experienced admins recommended a command-line rebuild to successfully restore functionality. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359051/10?silent=true)

- [How to add categories next to latest post and trending topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358563/3?silent=true): Detailed instructions help admins adjust the top menu so that category links naturally appear next to popular topics. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358563/3?silent=true)

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**#Bug**

- [Calendar broken after 3.5.0.beta2 upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358909/1?silent=true): Following an upgrade, users experienced a broken calendar view and missing “Create event” link, a bug that was promptly fixed in a merge. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358909/1?silent=true)

- [Solved count in summary displaying incorrect values](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359134/1?silent=true): An update to the solved count calculation caused noticeable discrepancies between the summary and popup views, prompting a discussion that led to a standardized fix. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359134/1?silent=true)

- [Solved topic cannot be loaded](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358947/1?silent=true): Issues with loading solved topics—often when the accepted answer’s author had been deleted—were identified and resolved by staff intervention. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358947/1?silent=true)

- [Prevent words in logos being detected as text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358982/2?silent=true): Safari’s Live Text feature was mistakenly interpreting logo images as selectable text. A simple CSS tweak was proposed by @Arkshine to mitigate this annoyance. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358982/2?silent=true)

- [Unable to create new Personas](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358883/4?silent=true): A bug preventing the creation of new AI personas was fixed after reports by users, ensuring seamless setup in future attempts. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358883/4?silent=true)

- [Issue with custom CSS “Save” button on smaller screens](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358505/8?silent=true): The “Save” button was misaligned on small devices—a problem that was addressed with a targeted CSS pull request. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358505/8?silent=true)

- [Unable to grant admin rights due to error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358170/9?silent=true): An administrator encountered errors when trying to grant admin rights after a group rename; detailed troubleshooting eventually led to a successful fix via the console. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358170/9?silent=true)

- [Markdown-only composer: Can’t emphasize line of text with a bold word at the end](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358800/1?silent=true): A formatting bug in the Markdown-only composer sometimes removed the first letter when trying to italicize lines ending with bold text. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358800/1?silent=true)

- [Did the update shorten my system prompt space?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358458/5?silent=true): Concerns were raised that a recent update had reduced the space allotted for system prompts in AI helper functions. A subsequent patch cleared this issue. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358458/5?silent=true)

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**#ThemeComponent**

- [Composer Character Count](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358733/1?silent=true): This theme component provides a live character count display for the composer, helping users gauge the minimum required characters as they type. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358733/1?silent=true)

- [Welcome Link Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/218743/1?silent=true): Enhancements to the welcome link banner now include improved icon selection tools and direct links to FontAwesome resources for a streamlined user experience. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/218743/1?silent=true)

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**#Feature**

- [Suggestion for the “Characters Required” plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358621/1?silent=true): Ideas were raised to extend the plugin’s functionality to also check character counts in titles and update the display dynamically as users type. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358621/1?silent=true)

- [Add posting limits to Trust Levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/312060/5?silent=true): A thoughtful feature request discussed whether paid supporters should enjoy expanded posting limits, setting the stage for potential freemium enhancements. [read more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/312060/5?silent=true)

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**Activity by the [@team](https://meta.discourse.org/groups/team?silent=true) Group**

The Discourse Team has been active this week, offering fixes, clarifications, and enhancements. Here are some of the topics where team members participated:

- [Dropping iOS 15 & other old browsers in May 2025](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358131/9?silent=true): Team members @david, @sam, and @supermathie shared technical details on browser feature cutoffs and the rationale behind dropping support for outdated systems.

- [Calendar broken after 3.5.0.beta2 upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358909/1?silent=true): @david and @sam quickly addressed calendar issues following the latest beta upgrade, ensuring event features remain robust.

- [Is iOS 18 a requirement for Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359013/5?silent=true): @pmusaraj clarified that the new minimum requirement is iOS 16, alleviating concerns from community members.

- [Solved count in summary displaying incorrect values](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359134/1?silent=true): @nat explained the changes in counting solutions, helping users understand the improved metric after migration.

- [3.5.0.beta2: Review Queue, Welcome Banner, Admin Interface, and more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358151/1?silent=true): @tobiaseigen and the team provided an overview of exciting new features and adjustments in this release.

- [Feedback on new fullscreen signup / login designs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359190/1?silent=true): @pmusaraj brought insights into why the new fullscreen approach enhances the critical login process, even if it feels different at first glance.

- [Have Discourse’s requirements changed recently?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358732/3?silent=true): @david, @sam, and @supermathie discussed evolving memory and swap file requirements as Discourse grows more resource‐intensive.

- [Solved topic cannot be loaded](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358947/1?silent=true): @david provided important support to resolve issues with loading solved topics, ensuring reliability in accessing accepted answers.

- [Unable to create new Personas](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358883/4?silent=true): @joffreyjaffeux fixed errors that users encountered when setting up AI personas, streamlining the process for future creativity.

- [Did the update shorten my system prompt space?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358458/5?silent=true): @joffreyjaffeux addressed concerns over reduced prompt space for AI helpers, reassuring users that the issue was patched.

- [Topic views doesn’t update on rest API requests](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/343474/3?silent=true): @sam offered clarity on why API-tracked topic views behave differently, sparking discussion on possible improvements.

- [Cloudflare R2 Image URL Display Issue: Detailed Explanation and Fix](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/358204/4?silent=true): @sam’s deep dive into Cloudflare R2 issues helped pinpoint the cause of image display errors in chat, driving a swift fix.

- [Thumbnail not displayed in mobile list view when Mobile OP avatar TC is enabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/345773/3?silent=true): @david contributed code adjustments to ensure avatar thumbnails appear correctly in mobile views.

- [Unanswered Filter](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/126257/45?silent=true): @awesomerobot demonstrated a simple CSS tweak to reveal the unanswered topics filter on mobile, aiding admin usability.

- [Usernames are deleted on login](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/359378/3?silent=true): @sam explained how SAML configuration can override username persistence, helping affected admins troubleshoot the issue.

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Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you again next week! 🙂

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