# Forum Feedback **URL:** https://forum.inaturalist.org/c/forum-feedback/3.md [Latest](https://forum.inaturalist.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inaturalist.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inaturalist.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Forum Feedback category](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/about-the-forum-feedback-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/about-the-forum-feedback-category/3 "2019-02-01T20:52:35Z")
Discussion about the iNaturalist Forum, its organization, how it works, and how we can improve it. Please include URLs of specific examples if applicable, as well as screenshots. Here are instructions for how to take a … --- ## [How to see my longest forum streak?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-see-my-longest-forum-streak/85948)
**Author:** [@aaravmishra](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/aaravmishra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-see-my-longest-forum-streak/85948 "2026-09-27T09:51:07Z")
How many consecutive days did I visit the forum, which day did it break, regsrdless of whether I posted or not, --- ## [Can I see all posts I ever made on the forum in on place and if so how?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/can-i-see-all-posts-i-ever-made-on-the-forum-in-on-place-and-if-so-how/85932)
**Author:** [@aaravmishra](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/aaravmishra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/can-i-see-all-posts-i-ever-made-on-the-forum-in-on-place-and-if-so-how/85932 "2026-09-26T07:12:30Z")
thanks in advance, I think the title explains it. --- ## [The rarest badges](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/the-rarest-badges/68807)
**Author:** [@jasonhernandez74](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/jasonhernandez74)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/the-rarest-badges/68807 "2026-09-26T06:30:00Z")
So the rarest badge of all is “Leader,” and that might be unattainable for us – the only one ever granted was to iNaturalist Admin. Outside of that, the rarest badge that we ordinary folk could attain is “Famous Link”: … --- ## [People sharing apps/extensions/websites that use iNat data, or are for use with iNat - thoughts?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/people-sharing-apps-extensions-websites-that-use-inat-data-or-are-for-use-with-inat-thoughts/77802)
**Author:** [@tiwane](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/tiwane)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/people-sharing-apps-extensions-websites-that-use-inat-data-or-are-for-use-with-inat-thoughts/77802 "2026-09-24T20:12:06Z")
We’ve seen an uptick in forum posts by people who have written software that interacts with iNaturalist in one way or another. Some examples: web apps that allow people to access certain data that aren’t readily availa… --- ## [INat link missing](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inat-link-missing/85276)
**Author:** [@walking\_encyclopaedia](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/walking_encyclopaedia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inat-link-missing/85276 "2026-09-14T20:14:04Z")
Platform: website App version number, if a mobile app issue: Browser, if a website issue: chrome URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/you-know-you-really-lov… --- ## [No details under "Nice Reply" list](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/no-details-under-nice-reply-list/84908)
**Author:** [@sedgequeen](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/sedgequeen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/no-details-under-nice-reply-list/84908 "2026-09-09T05:12:11Z")
Platform: Firefox, Microsoft 11 App version number, if a mobile app issue: Browser, if a website issue: Microsoft 11 URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://forum.inaturalist.org/bad… --- ## [Forum bug report post error](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/forum-bug-report-post-error/84869)
**Author:** [@walking\_encyclopaedia](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/walking_encyclopaedia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/forum-bug-report-post-error/84869 "2026-09-07T00:14:56Z")
Now, in the forum, I have clearly marked this persons comment as the solution, but it was not updated on the comment. I don’t know if this counts because it’s not exactly a iNaturalist problem. Platform: website App ve… --- ## [What is the purpose of the forum?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-forum/84723)
**Author:** [@aaravmishra](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/aaravmishra)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-forum/84723 "2026-09-04T14:13:17Z")
The title is self explanatory. (is forum a democracy? agree with everyone else, fine, disagree, out) --- ## [Fair Use, Long Quotes, and Quoting without Sources](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/fair-use-long-quotes-and-quoting-without-sources/84281)
**Author:** [@ItsMeLucy](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/ItsMeLucy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/fair-use-long-quotes-and-quoting-without-sources/84281 "2026-08-22T12:04:02Z")
Recently I cannot help but notice people are quoting huge blocks of quotes or entire posts from other persons, rather than a snippet and a link, which to my mind is perhaps not best practice in terms of fair use and also… --- ## [Are there enough people on the forum?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/are-there-enough-people-on-the-forum/83923)
**Author:** [@aaravmishra](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/aaravmishra)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/are-there-enough-people-on-the-forum/83923 "2026-08-20T14:37:27Z")
Look at the topic with the most replies on iNat. In the top 5, none have more than 500 users & most of the users are often dormant after some time. Is it time to invite more people? --- ## [Replying to posts via email](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/replying-to-posts-via-email/83536)
**Author:** [@Mercedes-Fletcher](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/Mercedes-Fletcher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/replying-to-posts-via-email/83536 "2026-08-07T19:41:18Z")
I was taking a browse through the badges today and I noticed that there was a badge for replying to a forum post via email. I didn’t even realize that was an option, how on earth would one go about doing that? --- ## [Nothing to See Here](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/nothing-to-see-here/81508)
**Author:** [@LostInCR](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/LostInCR)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/nothing-to-see-here/81508 "2026-07-10T23:22:28Z")
This is a 20+ character message because that is the minimum required. --- ## [Poll: Emoji reactions on the iNat Forum](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/poll-emoji-reactions-on-the-inat-forum/80993)
**Author:** [@AdamWargon](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/AdamWargon)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/poll-emoji-reactions-on-the-inat-forum/80993 "2026-07-03T19:31:01Z")
https://meta.discourse.org/t/enabling-discourse-reactions-by-default-for-all-sites/403795 I have noticed some users using emojis to react (instead of a heart) here on the iNat Forum. In previous threads, a number of use… --- ## [Gratitude for the set-up here (humans vs bots)](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/gratitude-for-the-set-up-here-humans-vs-bots/80885)
**Author:** [@AdamWargon](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/AdamWargon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/gratitude-for-the-set-up-here-humans-vs-bots/80885 "2026-06-30T06:29:38Z")
I’ve been engaging more on Reddit, and I noticed something: on some subreddits, a vast number of new threads are started by bots. On Facebook and Instagram, especially on posts by local politicians, many of the comments … --- ## [Regionnal sub-forums?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/regionnal-sub-forums/80227)
**Author:** [@langzi](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/langzi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/regionnal-sub-forums/80227 "2026-06-19T22:50:32Z")
Why not have forum spaces dedicated to a given location? Right now, if you want to interact with users in your country/district/city.., people are spread all over the internet. (Fictionnal examples: #InatUK on Mastodon,… --- ## [Phantom "Unread" number](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/phantom-unread-number/79510)
**Author:** [@gcwarbler](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/gcwarbler)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/phantom-unread-number/79510 "2026-06-02T15:47:59Z")
Platform: iNatForum Website Browser, if a website issue: Chrome Version 148.0.7778.181 (Official Build) (arm64) (on Mac Sequoia 15.7.7) URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://forum.in… --- ## [Feedback on number of available votes](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/feedback-on-number-of-available-votes/79425)
**Author:** [@zoology123](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/zoology123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/feedback-on-number-of-available-votes/79425 "2026-05-30T17:37:27Z")
Slightly unrelated. @tiwane Can this be addressed? I’ve practically been unable to vote for about 7 months now. How is this fair? There are multiple years worth of feature requests maybe even over a 1000? Setting it at a… --- ## [Why do I never get email notifications from the forum?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/why-do-i-never-get-email-notifications-from-the-forum/79412)
**Author:** [@miwi2020](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/miwi2020)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/why-do-i-never-get-email-notifications-from-the-forum/79412 "2026-05-28T21:11:45Z")
Since I’m more active now in the forum, I’d like to finally clarify an old issue. Mar 2022 and again Apr 2026 the System informed me: Sorry, but we’re having trouble reaching you via email. Our last emails to you were … --- ## [Where can I set my preferred Forum language?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/where-can-i-set-my-preferred-forum-language/79408)
**Author:** [@miwi2020](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/miwi2020)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/where-can-i-set-my-preferred-forum-language/79408 "2026-05-26T18:19:48Z")
Sorry - I just can’t find corresponding settings. When I started my Forum membership there was an awful mishmash of German and English. Later I remember mostly English (not sure). But now it’s all German, and that’s not… --- ## [iNat Observation Previews on Forum](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inat-observation-previews-on-forum/78726)
**Author:** [@cthawley](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/cthawley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 6:51am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inat-observation-previews-on-forum/78726 "2026-05-11T06:51:31Z")
I’m not sure if this is an issue with iNat, Discourse, or something else, so posting in Forum Feedback. I noticed that when adding a link to an iNat observation in a forum post, it returns a 403 and no preview, example: … --- ## [Is it just me or did Forum format change?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/is-it-just-me-or-did-forum-format-change/78060)
**Author:** [@ItsMeLucy](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/ItsMeLucy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/is-it-just-me-or-did-forum-format-change/78060 "2026-04-29T11:42:58Z")
I could swear these heart things weren’t separated before. Or maybe I am just misremembering. --- ## [Logging in via iNaturalist currently broken](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/logging-in-via-inaturalist-currently-broken/77034)
**Author:** [@tiwane](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/tiwane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/logging-in-via-inaturalist-currently-broken/77034 "2026-03-26T22:44:30Z")
Just a heads-up, it looks like the “with your iNaturalist account” option for logging in to the forum is currently broken, likely due to some changes on our end made last night. We’re looking into it, but until it’s fix… --- ## [Category on the Forum for discussion of the Accuracy Experiments?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/category-on-the-forum-for-discussion-of-the-accuracy-experiments/76382)
**Author:** [@gcwarbler](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/gcwarbler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/category-on-the-forum-for-discussion-of-the-accuracy-experiments/76382 "2026-03-06T17:17:59Z")
I have some musings and questions about the recent results of the Observation Accuracy Experiment. Since comments are not allowed on those blog posts, is there a particular category here on the Forum for such discussion… --- ## [My Pangolin Story got axed](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/my-pangolin-story-got-axed/75952)
**Author:** [@agboola](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/agboola)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/my-pangolin-story-got-axed/75952 "2026-02-20T16:59:53Z")
It was due to my internet connection dieing on me while putting up the post. I’m back now and here is the writeup that was supposed to come with the post. I hope that will help unlucky The Pangolin Story. --- ## [What are the jiggling circles? (Discourse/Forum Year in Review topic)](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-are-the-jiggling-circles-discourse-forum-year-in-review-topic/73747)
**Author:** [@jhbratton](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/jhbratton)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-are-the-jiggling-circles-discourse-forum-year-in-review-topic/73747 "2026-02-16T13:56:50Z")
This morning I have four jiggling circles and a white stripe across my little picture in top right corner of the forum. Is this a Christmas celebration or something more personal to my account? --- ## [How to mark forum threads as read?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-mark-forum-threads-as-read/73966)
**Author:** [@lizaeckardt](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/lizaeckardt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-mark-forum-threads-as-read/73966 "2026-01-03T22:05:27Z")
I am new to the forums so everything shows as unread. A few topics are very long and I’m interested in the most recent activity and not wish to read through 500+ posts to get the most recent. The Annotations thread comes… --- ## [What is your most-used word in 2025 (and why)?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-is-your-most-used-word-in-2025-and-why/73769)
**Author:** [@taylorse](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/taylorse)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-is-your-most-used-word-in-2025-and-why/73769 "2025-12-20T16:01:26Z")
I have just received a notification for my “2025 Rewind”, which is a thing of pure joy, no notes, nothing to add, utter perfection. The old-school technology vibe is perfectly executed. The sound version of the daily rhy… --- ## [How many hours did you spend reading the forum?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-many-hours-did-you-spend-reading-the-forum/73828)
**Author:** [@anneclewis](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/anneclewis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-many-hours-did-you-spend-reading-the-forum/73828 "2025-12-19T14:17:15Z")
Discord tells me I spent 22 hours and 9 minutes reading on the site, equivalent to reading through the Lord of the Rings. Time well spent, I think. --- ## [Cannot format link as \[text\](URL)](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/cannot-format-link-as-text-url/73740)
**Author:** [@jeanphilippeb](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/jeanphilippeb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/cannot-format-link-as-text-url/73740 "2025-12-16T18:21:47Z")
I cannot insert this: project \[Unknown / Plantae\](https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/unknown-plantae) in this message: https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/id-a-thon-unofficial-guide/73649/78 When I click on the “Save” … [Next page](https://forum.inaturalist.org/c/forum-feedback/3.md?page=1)