# Top **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/top.md?page=21&period=all [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Topic OP moderation Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-op-moderation-plugin/256222)
**Author:** [@Lhc\_fl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lhc_fl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 10:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-op-moderation-plugin/256222 "2025-04-22T10:25:59Z")
Continuing the discussion from Ability for users to act as moderators on their own topic: This plugin has basically been developed and tested now. https://github.com/Lemon-planting-light/user-autonomy-plugin Features … --- ## [I created a bookmarklet to create the table of content for forum posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-created-a-bookmarklet-to-create-the-table-of-content-for-forum-posts/270961)
**Author:** [@ShunS](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ShunS)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 2:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-created-a-bookmarklet-to-create-the-table-of-content-for-forum-posts/270961 "2023-07-10T02:07:43Z")
▶ Table of contents: I created a bookmarklet to generate a foldable table of contents (ToC) like the one shown above. I hope it helps avid community members who write long texts! Summary I sometimes write long topics/po… --- ## [I would like to thank the Discourse development team](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-would-like-to-thank-the-discourse-development-team/411209)
**Author:** [@ErespawN](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ErespawN)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-would-like-to-thank-the-discourse-development-team/411209 "2026-08-30T03:49:05Z")
It’s been a long time since I’ve used such a great forum system—I can do everything I can think of, and I’ve managed to turn my forum into a perfect blend of social media and a forum. I’d like to thank the Discourse deve… --- ## [Automatically delete replies after N days](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-delete-replies-after-n-days/128759)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-delete-replies-after-n-days/128759 "2021-01-15T20:47:21Z")
For the various knowledge base topics we have I would like to have a special timer for: Replies on this topic are automatically deleted after N days I think this is a very powerful tool for keeping documentation t… --- ## [A new trust level: The Helpful member?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-new-trust-level-the-helpful-member/56894)
**Author:** [@KajMagnus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KajMagnus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-new-trust-level-the-helpful-member/56894 "2024-11-16T17:43:18Z")
Hi, I’m thinking Discourse forums might benefit from one more trust level, namely the Helpful member or Considerate member. (Considerate means like kind & helpful.) I’m thinking: Some people might visit the forum infre… --- ## [Installing on Kubernetes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-on-kubernetes/49329)
**Author:** [@felicity](https://meta.discourse.org/u/felicity)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-on-kubernetes/49329 "2026-06-09T10:30:42Z")
I’d like to install Discourse on our Kubernetes cluster. Kubernetes does not use the docker command to deploy images, so I’d need to build a Discourse image locally, push it to our private Docker registry, and then have… --- ## [Notify users of bouncing email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notify-users-of-bouncing-email/88895)
**Author:** [@bartv](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bartv)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notify-users-of-bouncing-email/88895 "2018-08-09T00:26:43Z")
I’ve been manually going through bouncing emails for a while and PM-ed the affected users to ask them to check their email settings. Without fail, they did not realise they were using an old email address and updated the… --- ## [Usercard for groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/usercard-for-groups/78587)
**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/usercard-for-groups/78587 "2018-04-17T02:16:28Z")
It’d be nice if there were a “usercard” that would pop up when you click on a @mention for a group. Since I’m used to being able to click on a @mention without leaving the page, it’s unexpected that when I click on a @… --- ## [Developer's guide to Markdown extensions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/developers-guide-to-markdown-extensions/66023)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 8:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/developers-guide-to-markdown-extensions/66023 "2026-06-01T08:45:53Z")
Discourse uses a Markdown engine called Markdown-it. Here are some dev notes that will help you either fix bugs in core or create your new plugins. The Basics Discourse only contains a few helpers on top of the engine,… --- ## [Debug and fixing common DiscourseConnect issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/debug-and-fixing-common-discourseconnect-issues/103496)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 12:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/debug-and-fixing-common-discourseconnect-issues/103496 "2019-10-02T12:22:46Z")
As the administrator of a forum that is using DiscourseConnect, you may occasionally get reports from users that when they attempt to login to the forum, they are greeted by an error message. For example: “There is a pro… --- ## [Signup Banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/signup-banner/210745)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/signup-banner/210745 "2025-08-06T10:35:33Z")
:discourse2: Summary Signup Banner connects into the core signup CTA and will show a pop up banner (in addition to the normal CTA block at the end of a topic). :eyeglasses: Preview Preview on Discourse The… --- ## [How to connect Discourse with hundreds of apps using Make](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-connect-discourse-with-hundreds-of-apps-using-make/180181)
**Author:** [@Integromat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Integromat)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-connect-discourse-with-hundreds-of-apps-using-make/180181 "2024-08-14T16:45:39Z")
You can now integrate Discourse using Make. Make is a no-code integration platform where you can easily connect almost any app or API to Discourse. The Discourse app on Make has a number of modules (actions, triggers, an… --- ## [Creating a whisper post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-whisper-post/44247)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 5:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-a-whisper-post/44247 "2025-07-23T05:18:56Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to create a whisper post in Discourse, including how to enable the feature and use it effectively. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Users in whisper-allowed groups Whisper… --- ## [Discourse AI - Embeddings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-embeddings/259603)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 8:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-embeddings/259603 "2025-07-07T08:33:05Z")
:bookmark: This topic covers the configuration of the Embeddings module of the Discourse AI plugin. It explains what embeddings are, how they’re used, and how to set them up. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: … --- ## [Backwards compatibility with older browsers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backwards-compatibility-with-older-browsers/255820)
**Author:** [@codev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codev)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backwards-compatibility-with-older-browsers/255820 "2023-03-04T14:44:11Z")
I help run a messageboard for people affected by a neurodegenerative disease that is powered by Discourse. I keep the software up to date by following the security list at Commit search results · GitHub and updating when… --- ## [Looking for feedback on my new Discourse site ✨](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-feedback-on-my-new-discourse-site/226888)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-feedback-on-my-new-discourse-site/226888 "2022-06-02T18:02:41Z")
Hi! A few points first: The work isn’t fully done yet and registrations aren’t open. I didn’t fully check the mobile pages and how their content is displayed. I won’t say much more, because the primary goal for… --- ## [📅 New Calendar Feature: End Date for Recurring Events](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-calendar-feature-end-date-for-recurring-events/368527)
**Author:** [@j.jaffeux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j.jaffeux)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-calendar-feature-end-date-for-recurring-events/368527 "2026-09-05T06:39:24Z")
You can now set an end date for recurring events in Discourse Calendar! :sparkles: This much-requested feature allows you to specify when a recurring event series should stop, giving you more control over your event … --- ## [Custom User fields on Usercard](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-user-fields-on-usercard/22662)
**Author:** [@Grex315](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Grex315)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-user-fields-on-usercard/22662 "2016-04-09T11:58:11Z")
I would like to have the ability to add the custom user fields on the users profile to show up on the usercard if filled out. Example. We use discourse as a gaming community. I would like to have users gamer tags (Xbo… --- ## [Multilingual sites: ask for preferred language at registration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multilingual-sites-ask-for-preferred-language-at-registration/73497)
**Author:** [@icaria36](https://meta.discourse.org/u/icaria36)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multilingual-sites-ask-for-preferred-language-at-registration/73497 "2025-03-23T12:42:25Z")
Thank you very much for the feature allowing users selecting their preferred locale. Very helpful for communities living multilingual realities! Have you considered to allow users to define their preferred locale at reg… --- ## [How would you improve the Discourse iOS App Experience?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-you-improve-the-discourse-ios-app-experience/264593)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 8:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-you-improve-the-discourse-ios-app-experience/264593 "2025-09-25T08:15:14Z")
Discourse has a mobile Apple iOS app at: We are curious to collect some feedback from our community: Do you use Discourse Hub on your Apple devices? How is your experience been with it? If you could add just one fea… --- ## [Generate funding through CodeFund - now integrated into the discourse-adplugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/generate-funding-through-codefund-now-integrated-into-the-discourse-adplugin/90406)
**Author:** [@coderberry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/coderberry)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 8:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/generate-funding-through-codefund-now-integrated-into-the-discourse-adplugin/90406 "2020-07-03T08:57:04Z")
When you install or update the discourse-adplugin, you will see a new advertising option. CodeFund (formerly Code Sponsor) is an ethical advertising platform for the developer community. What does this mean? Releva… --- ## [Discourse was at Toronto Community Week - learn all about it!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-was-at-toronto-community-week-learn-all-about-it/386935)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-was-at-toronto-community-week-learn-all-about-it/386935 "2025-12-02T01:05:27Z")
@Saif @Jenny and @ruben represented Discourse at Toronto Community Week, and rumor has it they had a terrific time talking about migrations, chatting with potential customers and learning about community building from wo… --- ## [New client side image optimizations for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-client-side-image-optimizations-for-discourse/402705)
**Author:** [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-client-side-image-optimizations-for-discourse/402705 "2026-08-30T19:20:06Z")
Almost 5 years ago, we introduced Client side image optimization to enable users to upload pictures which were larger than the site limits, save user upload bandwidth, save community storage space, and make the user expe… --- ## [Exploring features in Discourse Chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exploring-features-in-discourse-chat/239695)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exploring-features-in-discourse-chat/239695 "2024-11-10T01:58:16Z")
:bookmark: This is a comprehensive guide to the features available in Discourse Chat. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Discourse Chat offers a variety of functionalities to enhance user communicat… --- ## [Discourse Apple Authentication](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-apple-authentication/171485)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-apple-authentication/171485 "2026-01-05T16:33:29Z")
:warning: To use this plugin, you will need access to a paid Apple developer account. :discourse2: Summary Discourse Apple Authentication allows users to login using Apple authentication. :open\_book: Ins… --- ## [Composer Button Bonanza](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-button-bonanza/352525)
**Author:** [@mdoggydog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mdoggydog)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-button-bonanza/352525 "2026-04-27T21:02:14Z")
:warning: The richtext (single-pane, WYSIWYG) editor is incomplete and does not yet properly support this theme component. :information\_source: Summary Composer Button Bonanza allows a site admin to define … --- ## [Modernizing our Topic List HTML - preparing themes, components and plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modernizing-our-topic-list-html-preparing-themes-components-and-plugins/209654)
**Author:** [@jordan.vidrine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan.vidrine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modernizing-our-topic-list-html-preparing-themes-components-and-plugins/209654 "2023-01-17T18:50:14Z")
Our topic list markup has been largely unchanged since the Discourse project began. To take advantage of the latest web technologies, we’re planning some changes which will improve the theming potential of Topic Lists. T… --- ## [Discourse Captcha](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-captcha/291383)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-captcha/291383 "2026-07-22T22:46:52Z")
:discourse: Summary Discourse Captcha adds CAPTCHA challenge support to the local sign-up form, with support for multiple providers including hCaptcha and reCAPTCHA. :open\_book: Install guide This plugin i… --- ## [What is "Site Feedback"?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-site-feedback/5249)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-site-feedback/5249 "2013-03-25T22:00:52Z")
Why do we need a Site Feedback category? This is where communities come together to decide who they are and what they are about. This is a place is for the people who enjoy the forum so much that they want to go beyond … --- ## [(not recommended) Overriding Discourse templates from a Theme or Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-recommended-overriding-discourse-templates-from-a-theme-or-plugin/247487)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-recommended-overriding-discourse-templates-from-a-theme-or-plugin/247487 "2024-03-07T13:20:54Z")
Ideally, when customizing Discourse via themes/plugins, you should use CSS, the JavaScript Plugin API, or plugin outlets. If none of these work for your use-case, feel free to open a PR to Discourse core or start a Devel… --- ## [Ability to add a custom section of links to the sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-add-a-custom-section-of-links-to-the-sidebar/239778)
**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 6:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-add-a-custom-section-of-links-to-the-sidebar/239778 "2023-02-16T06:00:25Z")
We want to allow users to add a custom section of links to their sidebar. In a first pass for this feature, we plan to build upon the existing sidebar preferences page, and allow a user to add a single custom section fo… --- ## [My 2nd Discourse forum, 2 years after the first one](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-2nd-discourse-forum-2-years-after-the-first-one/165489)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-2nd-discourse-forum-2-years-after-the-first-one/165489 "2020-10-23T14:36:46Z")
More than 2 years ago, I migrated a very old forum to Discourse. I relate my experience here: Moved from PluXml and phpBB to Wordpress and Discourse, my all-new experience 🎉 This time, I have migrated a vBulletin5 forum… --- ## [Discourse 2.6.0.beta2 Release Notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-6-0-beta2-release-notes/161549)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-6-0-beta2-release-notes/161549 "2020-08-20T21:55:56Z")
New features in 2.6.0.beta2 :warning: Upgrade takes longer than usual Due to improvements made to search performance, this update will take longer than typical updates to install. This will impact both web updates via D… --- ## [Automatically apply grids to image uploads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-apply-grids-to-image-uploads/394784)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-apply-grids-to-image-uploads/394784 "2026-04-21T06:44:12Z")
Image grids arrange uploaded images into a masonry grid layout, which is a great way to present images in an interesting way without occupying too much visual space, like so: While members can add gr… --- ## [Search Logs Page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-logs-page/73281)
**Author:** [@techAPJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/techAPJ)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-logs-page/73281 "2018-04-11T19:29:54Z")
Now that we have search logging in place it’s time to put that data into action. I propose creating a new page under “Admin” → “Logs” → “Search Logs” tab, like so: The initial version of search logs page will contai… --- ## [Twig Anything – Show any data from Discourse in Wordpress – an Open Source WordPress plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/twig-anything-show-any-data-from-discourse-in-wordpress-an-open-source-wordpress-plugin/84793)
**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/twig-anything-show-any-data-from-discourse-in-wordpress-an-open-source-wordpress-plugin/84793 "2021-12-06T03:11:51Z")
Open-sourcing Twig Anything – a comprehensive WordPress plugin to retrieve and display JSON, CSV or MySQL data – from anywhere, including from Discourse Data Explorer. Source Code Fork me; PRs welcome: Related topics … --- ## [Feature Request: A Civilized Mute for Users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-a-civilized-mute-for-users/22114)
**Author:** [@accalia](https://meta.discourse.org/u/accalia)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 1:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-a-civilized-mute-for-users/22114 "2015-06-08T01:24:43Z")
I’m proposing a feature request here for a mute user functionality in discourse. I’ve seen a lot of people express interest on one level or another for the ability to block or ignore users. There’s been a fair bit of dis… --- ## [Transparent post deletion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/transparent-post-deletion/60849)
**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/transparent-post-deletion/60849 "2020-02-14T23:14:29Z")
For some obvious reasons, I’d like to propose a feature that supports more transparent post deletion. I believe that Stack Exchange & Co provide a good template: by default deletions are transparent (i.e., users will kn… --- ## [Work on better emoji support](https://meta.discourse.org/t/work-on-better-emoji-support/62961)
**Author:** [@j.jaffeux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j.jaffeux)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/work-on-better-emoji-support/62961 "2017-07-05T14:04:12Z")
Hi everyone, in the next weeks I will work to improve the emoji support of Discourse :raised\_hands: (planned for Discourse Version 1.9) Here is what I’m planning to do: Update the emoji.rake script to parse the 5.0 e… --- ## [Discourse for Academic Use Features (Done and to be Done)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-for-academic-use-features-done-and-to-be-done/63885)
**Author:** [@xiasummer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xiasummer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-for-academic-use-features-done-and-to-be-done/63885 "2025-11-30T17:49:43Z")
I want to have a special topic about how to use Discourse for Academic Use. 1. What we already have? Markdown Supporting. Html Supporting OneBox Feature MathJax Supporting with plugin. - git clone https://github.com/… --- ## [Discourse GitHub](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-github/99895)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 1:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-github/99895 "2025-07-22T13:13:42Z")
:discourse2: Summary Discourse GitHub Allows staff to assign badges to users based on GitHub contributions. Also allows users to create Github Linkbacks, Permalinks, and display live PR status on oneboxes. … --- ## [Messages section for sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/messages-section-for-sidebar/389664)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/messages-section-for-sidebar/389664 "2026-01-22T03:18:00Z")
:information\_source: Summary Adds personal and group message inbox links to the sidebar, including unread message indicators :eyeglasses: Preview Theme Creator :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - moin-… --- ## [Discourse 2.0.0.beta2 Release Notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-0-0-beta2-release-notes/79545)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-0-0-beta2-release-notes/79545 "2018-02-01T13:52:12Z")
New features in 2.0.0.beta2 Improved HTML Pasting Support Introduced originally in Discourse 1.9.0.beta16, in this beta we’ve improved support for complex table formats, as well as improvements to other types of complex … --- ## [Assign topics to non-staff users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/assign-topics-to-non-staff-users/103419)
**Author:** [@danekhollas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/danekhollas)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 6:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/assign-topics-to-non-staff-users/103419 "2021-07-07T06:10:54Z")
Is it possible to add the possibility of assigning topics to users of other groups than staff? I would be very much interested in this as well. In a recent Discourse blog post, there is an allusion to such functional… --- ## [What about medium tech?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-about-medium-tech/313207)
**Author:** [@simon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-about-medium-tech/313207 "2024-06-28T02:57:59Z")
I was at a conference this morning that was discussing big tech’s role in fueling online polarization. My assumption is that it has played a role - I’m old enough to be able to compare the pre-internet world to what we’v… --- ## [Discourse 2.4.0.beta11 Release Notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-4-0-beta11-release-notes/141548)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-4-0-beta11-release-notes/141548 "2020-02-13T22:00:28Z")
New features in 2.4.0.beta11 Email was forwarded indicator When an email is forwarded to Discourse, we now display a small post to indicate as much, helping to avoid confusion. Trust Level Growth Report We’ve added a… --- ## [Running a month-long contest to develop selected categories share its topics on the wider internet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/running-a-month-long-contest-to-develop-selected-categories-share-its-topics-on-the-wider-internet/53738)
**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/running-a-month-long-contest-to-develop-selected-categories-share-its-topics-on-the-wider-internet/53738 "2017-12-01T04:10:15Z")
This topic describes my experience and gives all you need to run a complex one-month long contest, which will give boost to your forum overall, and especially focus on developing a few selected categories. It is working… --- ## [Multilingual user feedback on Automatic Translations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multilingual-user-feedback-on-automatic-translations/381120)
**Author:** [@Tordanik](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tordanik)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multilingual-user-feedback-on-automatic-translations/381120 "2026-01-31T20:52:10Z")
Please take into account that billions of people speak more than one language. If I’m fluent in German, English and French, I would like to see the original, untranslated content if it is in any of those three languages… --- ## [Announcing - Gender Pronouns Userfield on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/announcing-gender-pronouns-userfield-on-meta/239789)
**Author:** [@SaraDev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SaraDev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/announcing-gender-pronouns-userfield-on-meta/239789 "2022-09-22T18:11:31Z")
:tada: You can now add gender pronouns to your user profile on Meta by navigating to your User Preferences → Profile page! Encouraging the disclosure and use of gender pronouns helps create inclusive and welcoming wor… --- ## [Nest subcategories under their parent categories in the sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nest-subcategories-under-their-parent-categories-in-the-sidebar/239581)
**Author:** [@omarfilip](https://meta.discourse.org/u/omarfilip)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 5:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nest-subcategories-under-their-parent-categories-in-the-sidebar/239581 "2024-10-05T05:06:55Z")
Subcategories should be nested in the sidebar. Things like this example will not work unless subcategories are nested: Ford –Driving –Purchasing GM –Driving –Purchasing The resulting display would be: Driving D… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/top.md?page=20&per_page=50&period=all) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/top.md?page=22&per_page=50&period=all)