Like the opposite of my current moniker. Something like "Buddy" or "Bro". — Outlander

Or Inlander?

Comes up easily on the phone and I just brought my tablet out of retirement — Outlander

Glad to hear it :up:

Should I be concerned? — Outlander

Who can say?

2. Discourse doesn't let me restrict uploads in any way apart from individual upload size. Like, only certain groups being able to upload images or a maximum number of uploads per person per month or whatever---these are not possible. — Jamal

You sure? Looks like it's editable via trust levels?

You sure? — Michael

After looking into it again, yes.

Where did you get that image? Could it be that it's not showing anything configurable?

Even if some installations allow it (perhaps with plugins), it's not possible on Discourse managed.

https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-permissions-reference/224824

Aha. Note the gear icon = "Can be enabled or adjusted by an admin setting". It doesn't appear in the "Post images" or "Post attachments" rows.

Weird, on https://dohost.us/index.php/2025/09/22/managing-users-trust-levels-and-permissions-in-discourse/ it says:

Can I customize the trust levels in Discourse?

Yes, you can customize the criteria for each trust level, although the default system is designed to work well out-of-the-box. Navigate to the admin settings to adjust the requirements for each level.

Edit: this is probably saying that you can change what a user must do to reach a trust level

Hi, Jamal,

I just tried to login the new site. It didn't seem to like my password, so I clicked on "skip the password".

The response promised a link "soon". I've been waiting 15 minutes, which is long enough for other sites.

Nothing. What I am doing wrong?

Edit: this is probably saying that you can change what a user must do to reach a trust level — Michael

Exactly.

This might sound like a dumb question but have you signed up?

Not dumb at all. I took the instructions to allow me to login.

Red face.

I'll try signing up. After I've had something to eat.

Thank you

:cool:

Signed up no prob. Call me vain, but would like to update my user avatar, the control seems read-only.

I'm afraid you have to pay for the privilege. Only subscribers can upload their own avatars.

:up: I just discovered that. I might subscribe but am no longer earning so am very careful with subs.

Now signed up, no problem.

Thanks.

:up:

On reflection, perhaps it will help others if I report what happened to me.
And for the avoidance of doubt.
NOT a complaint.
I had to change my "handle" for the forum. The system did not like the space in it.
So the "V" got dropped.
When we move I shall be simply "Ludwig".

The furniture has been removed. I feel a bit like Gregor.

The furniture has been removed. I feel a bit like Gregor. — Paine

Hope you don't wind up with an apple embedded in your carapace.

It is a pleasure to be understood.

@Jamal

Question ⁉️

Have you entertained the donation site "buy me a coffee" for voluntary site hosting donations?

I notice the post from ten years ago asking how this platform is to be funded going forward.

Is the new site $49 a month like this one, or more than this one. Are you only reliant on voluntary donations, or are you sponsored or something like that?

https://thephilosophyforum.discourse.group/t/a-new-era-for-tpf-supporting-the-forum-s-future/34?u=jamal

https://thephilosophyforum.discourse.group/s/prod_TzQUJGDVuKeScS

@Jamal

Is the desire to comply with online safety laws a step too far if it is the reason that inflates your operating costs?

IMO. All regulation is confetti. You have to examine how it is enforced or if it is enforceable at all.

Is the desire to comply with online safety laws a step too far if it is the reason that inflates your operating costs? — Alexander Hine

I don't think that's relevant, because I couldn't single-handedly repeal the Online Safety Act even if I wanted to.

You have to examine how it is enforced or if it is enforceable at all. — Alexander Hine

I've done plenty of examination of the situation over the past year. How it will be enforced in the coming years cannot be predicted.

Besides, there are many other reasons for moving to Discourse. Read the earlier discussion about it if you are interested; it's a done deal.

:smile:

I am hoping that it is not too complicated to register on the new site. I tried once and was unsuccessful. So much comes down to digital technologies and I hope that engagement in philosophy discussion doesn't come down to that alone.

I will.try to register with the new site, but hoping that the new site is not a barrier in the overall perspective, with those who are the most competent in digital technology being those whose ideas are carried forward. Personally, I am struggling with digital technologies on my phone, but trying to adapt. The information age is here but philosophy may be more than mere information.

In particular, I have messages from 'Gemini' as a new AI assistant. I am unsure about this and do wonder if ideas of human beings are becoming redundant. It is in this context that I am apprehensive about tne new site and its 'robotic' aspects of thinkers. Will human thinking be dismissed?

As to the practical matter, what was the problem you faced when you tried to sign up?

I am not sure; because at this point, it is unclear what the new site will entail. I wish to engage in so many aspects of philosophy discussion and don't wish to be excluded on the basis of difficulties in digital technology. Of course, it is impossible to keep up to date and embrace the future aspects of thinking in its variable forms. I hope that I am not I am completel dinosaur of the past and will be able to engage in future discussions. But, I am a little demoralised in the context of artificial intelligence in philosophy and where philosophy discussions are going in the twentieth fust century. Ideas evolve and have a history of philosophy.

Ok, but from my point of view I just want to make sure you successfully sign up on the other site. If you were not able to do that for some reason, I may be able to help you if you give me more information. This is a technical problem, nothing more.

I'm afraid you have to pay for the privilege. Only subscribers can upload their own avatars. — Jamal

Will you accept gift cards?