# Site Feedback **URL:** https://racket.discourse.group/c/site-feedback/2.md?page=1 [Latest](https://racket.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://racket.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://racket.discourse.group/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [404 error when attempting to create a new topic?](https://racket.discourse.group/t/404-error-when-attempting-to-create-a-new-topic/1383)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/404-error-when-attempting-to-create-a-new-topic/1383 "2022-10-17T17:51:13Z")
Does anyone else get a 404 error if you attempt to create a new topic on racket discourse ? --- ## [The red white blue banner with links is an eyesore especially in dark mode](https://racket.discourse.group/t/the-red-white-blue-banner-with-links-is-an-eyesore-especially-in-dark-mode/1390)
**Author:** [@simonls](https://racket.discourse.group/u/simonls)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/the-red-white-blue-banner-with-links-is-an-eyesore-especially-in-dark-mode/1390 "2022-10-16T19:02:11Z")
If it would only show me certain links once and never show me those again, if I already clicked on them, then it would be acceptable for me, because then it would just be temporary. But instead it seems to be permanent… --- ## [Create new Events category?](https://racket.discourse.group/t/create-new-events-category/1386)
**Author:** [@jesse](https://racket.discourse.group/u/jesse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/create-new-events-category/1386 "2022-10-16T00:06:14Z")
There are all sorts of Racket-y events going on: meet ups, livestreams, Racket-friendly conference calls for papers/participation (e.g., BOB, PLDI), not to mention more official things like RacketCon and the Racket Summe… --- ## [RacketCon 2022: The closing stretch](https://racket.discourse.group/t/racketcon-2022-the-closing-stretch/1385)
**Author:** [@jesse](https://racket.discourse.group/u/jesse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/racketcon-2022-the-closing-stretch/1385 "2022-10-15T09:45:10Z")
This is a test. I'm having trouble posting on Discourse. Please ignore this message. --- ## [Enable discourse-math plugin for rendering LaTeX-style equations](https://racket.discourse.group/t/enable-discourse-math-plugin-for-rendering-latex-style-equations/1372)
**Author:** [@GregVernon](https://racket.discourse.group/u/GregVernon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/enable-discourse-math-plugin-for-rendering-latex-style-equations/1372 "2022-10-13T18:27:41Z")
There's an official Discourse plugin (link below) that would allow for users to post LaTeX style equations and have them rendered. As far as I can tell, this plugin is not enabled on this Discourse (test: $x^2$ ). Would… --- ## [Omit the user from shared links](https://racket.discourse.group/t/omit-the-user-from-shared-links/1221)
**Author:** [@sschwarzer](https://racket.discourse.group/u/sschwarzer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 9:00pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/omit-the-user-from-shared-links/1221 "2022-08-11T21:00:09Z")
The sharing links that Discourse (or this Discourse instance?) uses all seem to have the user id appended as a query parameter. For example, if I go to the Racket 8.6 release thread and click on the link symbol of the fi… --- ## [Languages dev category?](https://racket.discourse.group/t/languages-dev-category/1133)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 11:08am UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/languages-dev-category/1133 "2022-07-10T11:08:24Z")
Hi all Would it be ok for me to make a languages category? The intent is to cover any language design and/or implementation - not be specifically restricted to #lang's. Stay cool & keep hydrated Stephen PS; The Rack… --- ## [Tips / Tip of the day / Today I Learned category](https://racket.discourse.group/t/tips-tip-of-the-day-today-i-learned-category/937)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/tips-tip-of-the-day-today-i-learned-category/937 "2022-05-01T22:27:16Z")
@Laurent.O and @capfredf suggested a category for sharing tips / Today I Learned\* type content. If there are no objections I’ll create a new category on Sunday UK time. (If it becomes too noisy please remember you can … --- ## [A news or announcements category](https://racket.discourse.group/t/a-news-or-announcements-category/728)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/a-news-or-announcements-category/728 "2022-03-22T21:44:31Z")
A news or announcements category Categories have the advantage of allowing users to find posts more easily by navigating the site control their notification and emails settings In the case of a news or announcements … --- ## [Trying to get started](https://racket.discourse.group/t/trying-to-get-started/793)
**Author:** [@pcanz](https://racket.discourse.group/u/pcanz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/trying-to-get-started/793 "2022-03-13T15:15:47Z")
Hi, I am trying to get started with Racket, but I could not get the download to work. It was not clear to me who or how to ask for help. I looked around the Racket main site https://racket-lang.org but could not see a… --- ## [Alternative sign in methods for racket discussions discourse](https://racket.discourse.group/t/alternative-sign-in-methods-for-racket-discussions-discourse/738)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 1:25pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/alternative-sign-in-methods-for-racket-discussions-discourse/738 "2022-02-26T13:25:09Z")
It was asked in discord if alternative sign-in methods for discourse were possible It looks like the standard plan includes the following Standard authentication Log in options include: Local log in DiscourseConnect (… --- ## [When posting using mail, you can use markdown](https://racket.discourse.group/t/when-posting-using-mail-you-can-use-markdown/647)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/when-posting-using-mail-you-can-use-markdown/647 "2022-02-03T20:31:20Z")
For the many people who use email for posting, the forum handles your message as markdown. While you don’t need to use markdown, it has some helpful features: to format code start with three backticks () followed by s… --- ## [Slightly different Discourse logo?](https://racket.discourse.group/t/slightly-different-discourse-logo/541)
**Author:** [@Laurent.O](https://racket.discourse.group/u/Laurent.O)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/slightly-different-discourse-logo/541 "2022-01-29T17:00:20Z")
The current Discourse logo for Racket is exactly the same as the racket-lang.org one, so when I have the docs.racket-lang.org open, both tabs look the same (at least on Chrome), which makes it more difficult to switch to… --- ## [\[Suggestion\] Allow new users more than just two links in a post](https://racket.discourse.group/t/suggestion-allow-new-users-more-than-just-two-links-in-a-post/555)
**Author:** [@bmitc](https://racket.discourse.group/u/bmitc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/suggestion-allow-new-users-more-than-just-two-links-in-a-post/555 "2022-01-11T21:53:17Z")
Could the limit of only two links in a post by new users be increased? To me, the limit of two seems somewhat arbitrary and that an appropriate limit would be something more like 10-20. For example, I don't see how five … --- ## [Accessing discourse list via nntp](https://racket.discourse.group/t/accessing-discourse-list-via-nntp/515)
**Author:** [@mark](https://racket.discourse.group/u/mark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/accessing-discourse-list-via-nntp/515 "2022-01-03T18:01:13Z")
I read the racket mailing lists via nntp via gmane.io Could the discourse lists be setup to at least allow reading via nntp (I think writing ends up being like writing to the maiuling list - ie the poster has to registe… --- ## [Discussion of deletion and site archiving](https://racket.discourse.group/t/discussion-of-deletion-and-site-archiving/396)
**Author:** [@jbclements](https://racket.discourse.group/u/jbclements)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/discussion-of-deletion-and-site-archiving/396 "2021-12-20T19:23:20Z")
Didn’t feel like following directions, eh? EDIT: this has now become a discussion about deletion and site policy.... --- ## [Privacy Policy update! Personal messages](https://racket.discourse.group/t/privacy-policy-update-personal-messages/441)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/privacy-policy-update-personal-messages/441 "2021-12-18T16:22:30Z")
Hi We just learned… Personal messages are available to senders and their recipients, forum administrators, and are part of all backups. In hindsight I suppose this is obvious but it seems appropriate to state it in … --- ## [Flagged as spam?](https://racket.discourse.group/t/flagged-as-spam/409)
**Author:** [@sorawee](https://racket.discourse.group/u/sorawee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/flagged-as-spam/409 "2021-12-12T13:02:40Z")
A couple of days ago, three of my four posts (at the time) were flagged as spams, long after I posted them. Here's an example of notifications that I got. Later, the posts were unflagged. Naturally, I was quite c… --- ## [Mailing list mode no longer groups properly](https://racket.discourse.group/t/mailing-list-mode-no-longer-groups-properly/371)
**Author:** [@jryans](https://racket.discourse.group/u/jryans)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/mailing-list-mode-no-longer-groups-properly/371 "2021-12-08T21:17:58Z")
I have been happily using the mailing list mode since it was enabled a few weeks back. However, something seems to have changed on or around Dec 6th (yesterday) such that my mail client is now acting as if each message i… --- ## [Add dark mode compatible logo](https://racket.discourse.group/t/add-dark-mode-compatible-logo/50)
**Author:** [@pmatos](https://racket.discourse.group/u/pmatos)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/add-dark-mode-compatible-logo/50 "2021-12-05T20:54:08Z")
It would be great to have a dark-mode compat logo. Currently it ends up looking like this: --- ## [Calendar plugin](https://racket.discourse.group/t/calendar-plugin/342)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/calendar-plugin/342 "2021-12-04T03:59:48Z")
Hi, Can we trial the official calendar plugin? It was suggested that this could be done in a private ‘Events’ topic while working it out so people could opt in to joining it prior to launch. Bw Stephen --- ## [Slack and discord integration?](https://racket.discourse.group/t/slack-and-discord-integration/341)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/slack-and-discord-integration/341 "2021-12-03T21:15:43Z")
--- ## [Help with Package Index Issue](https://racket.discourse.group/t/help-with-package-index-issue/331)
**Author:** [@countvajhula](https://racket.discourse.group/u/countvajhula)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/help-with-package-index-issue/331 "2021-12-02T17:49:56Z")
Hello, A user has reported an issue with installing the qi library and I'd love some help getting to the bottom of it. I recently changed the organization of the library from a single collection to a multi collection p… --- ## [Syntax Highlighting in Discourse?](https://racket.discourse.group/t/syntax-highlighting-in-discourse/240)
**Author:** [@simonls](https://racket.discourse.group/u/simonls)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/syntax-highlighting-in-discourse/240 "2021-11-28T22:55:20Z")
While writing another post I tried to use github style markdown like: \`\`\`racket #lang racket (define test 5) \`\`\` getting this without any syntax highlighting #lang racket (define test 5) so lets try scheme? (define … --- ## [GitHub integration for contributors](https://racket.discourse.group/t/github-integration-for-contributors/200)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/github-integration-for-contributors/200 "2021-11-28T17:58:22Z")
I thought the GitHub integration looked interesting Our tight integration with GitHub automates contributor badges and linking between Discourse topics and GitHub issues. (Free Hosting for Open Source v2) it has two… --- ## [Message formatting](https://racket.discourse.group/t/message-formatting/282)
**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://racket.discourse.group/u/spdegabrielle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/message-formatting/282 "2021-11-27T15:21:53Z")
Hi, Horrible message formatting :face\_vomiting: does anyone know a fix? bw Stephen --- ## [Will the email list continue to exist / be imported here?](https://racket.discourse.group/t/will-the-email-list-continue-to-exist-be-imported-here/213)
**Author:** [@dstorrs](https://racket.discourse.group/u/dstorrs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/will-the-email-list-continue-to-exist-be-imported-here/213 "2021-11-26T16:21:42Z")
The email list is a great source of information. Is it going to continue to exist as an archive? Separately, is there any easy way to import it here so that we aren't searching two places? --- ## [Link to this discord page from the Racket website?](https://racket.discourse.group/t/link-to-this-discord-page-from-the-racket-website/250)
**Author:** [@tmeehan](https://racket.discourse.group/u/tmeehan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/link-to-this-discord-page-from-the-racket-website/250 "2021-11-24T20:12:10Z")
Perhaps there is a link to this discord page from the Racket website, but I couldn't find it. If there isn't one, and if this is now an official community page, could we add it to the "Vibrant Community" tab? --- ## [Terms of Service has placeholder values](https://racket.discourse.group/t/terms-of-service-has-placeholder-values/199)
**Author:** [@jryans](https://racket.discourse.group/u/jryans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/terms-of-service-has-placeholder-values/199 "2021-11-22T17:13:24Z")
I noticed the terms of service for this instance has various placeholder values like company\_name and governing\_law. It seems like a good idea to fill in the real values for these. Thanks for setting up this instance! I… --- ## [Let's replace "Mailing List" w/ "Discourse" in "Vibrant Community"](https://racket.discourse.group/t/lets-replace-mailing-list-w-discourse-in-vibrant-community/125)
**Author:** [@badkins](https://racket.discourse.group/u/badkins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 5:02am UTC](https://racket.discourse.group/t/lets-replace-mailing-list-w-discourse-in-vibrant-community/125 "2021-11-15T05:02:46Z")
I realize it may be wise to wait a while before doing this, but I wanted to plant a seed to replace "Mailing List" with "Discourse" in the Vibrant Community section of the Racket Website I know it's in the nature of lis… [Previous page](https://racket.discourse.group/c/site-feedback/2.md) [Next page](https://racket.discourse.group/c/site-feedback/2.md?page=2)