# Miscellaneous **URL:** https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/c/miscellaneous/25.md [Latest](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Miscellaneous category](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/about-the-miscellaneous-category/34)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 03:07 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/about-the-miscellaneous-category/34 "2026-05-01T03:07:20Z")
An open category for discussion about topics other than transport. Topics within this category must adhere to the following guidelines. Must be a unique topic. Search the existing topics before you create a new one… --- ## [Can I change me username on here?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/can-i-change-me-username-on-here/1780)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2026 05:16 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/can-i-change-me-username-on-here/1780 "2026-10-28T05:16:35Z")
Can I change my username on here? Just curious. I want to change my username on here and am wondering if that’s possible and if so, how do you do it? --- ## [Australian Bus Discussion ISSUE](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/australian-bus-discussion-issue/1761)
**Author:** [@Busman66](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Busman66)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 14:26 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/australian-bus-discussion-issue/1761 "2026-09-29T14:26:35Z")
I am having an issue with the ATDB where it shows a 403 forbidden error If anyone who is part of the ATDB can help, that would be appreciated. --- ## [Technical Support: Replying & Attaching Images or Files](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/technical-support-replying-attaching-images-or-files/1638)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [11 August 2026 21:54 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/technical-support-replying-attaching-images-or-files/1638 "2026-08-11T21:54:00Z")
Continuing the discussion from Other transit justice organisations: --- ## [BTQ Website & Forum Outage - 15/05/2026](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-website-forum-outage-15-05-2026/1624)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 17:24 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-website-forum-outage-15-05-2026/1624 "2026-05-15T17:24:58Z")
Good afternoon valued members and users. You may have noticed that the BTQ website and forum were unavailable for a period of time this afternoon (between approximately 1pm and 2pm). Given this was quite a large unplann… --- ## [Should the Queensland Gov change their logo](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/should-the-queensland-gov-change-their-logo/1601)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2026 23:14 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/should-the-queensland-gov-change-their-logo/1601 "2026-05-02T23:14:27Z")
Current logo Old logo My proposed logo --- ## [Is it a good idea to fit trains with special horns which’s able to bypass noise-canceling technology?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/is-it-a-good-idea-to-fit-trains-with-special-horns-which-s-able-to-bypass-noise-canceling-technology/1602)
**Author:** [@Dal-yaroc](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Dal-yaroc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2026 12:14 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/is-it-a-good-idea-to-fit-trains-with-special-horns-which-s-able-to-bypass-noise-canceling-technology/1602 "2026-04-24T12:14:43Z")
Hello. Crashes caused by not hearing the warning signs due to noise-canceling headphones are getting more and more common and recently a tram collided with a e-scooter driving delivery driver in London recently and the t… --- ## [Housing Affordability](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/housing-affordability/1598)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2026 10:57 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/housing-affordability/1598 "2026-04-20T10:57:17Z")
Housing affordability isn’t directly related to PT, but it’s still an important part of making a well-connected and vibrant community. --- ## [Pets on public transport?](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/pets-on-public-transport/867)
**Author:** [@fanfei2](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/fanfei2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2026 13:53 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/pets-on-public-transport/867 "2026-03-08T13:53:19Z")
I was wondering on people’s opinion on allowing/forbidding pets on public transport, and the rules that need to be followed? On one hand, pets can be more unhygienic than humans, allergenic (hair) and sometimes can misbe… --- ## [Using railway stations as markers to study health](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/using-railway-stations-as-markers-to-study-health/1530)
**Author:** [@Axilya](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Axilya)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2026 13:48 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/using-railway-stations-as-markers-to-study-health/1530 "2026-03-08T13:48:33Z")
Not directly transport related, but I found this intriguing, and thought others might, too. Why neighbouring suburbs have a 15-year difference in life expectancy "Women living in the Brisbane suburb of Murarrie are dy… --- ## [Forum Update: Required Tags](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/forum-update-required-tags/1402)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2025 12:24 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/forum-update-required-tags/1402 "2025-12-28T12:24:18Z")
We’ve heard your feedback that the forum can be difficult to navigate and are taking steps to improve the experience. As part of these improvements, most categories will now require a tag from the Post Types group. This… --- ## [This is my community](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/this-is-my-community/1317)
**Author:** [@yourbro21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/yourbro21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2025 12:27 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/this-is-my-community/1317 "2025-11-13T12:27:36Z")
No I don’t own it. What I’m saying is I have tried out various transport communities and ultimately this is the one that suits me best. --- ## [Categories as default view](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/categories-as-default-view/848)
**Author:** [@alexjago](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/alexjago)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2025 13:18 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/categories-as-default-view/848 "2025-10-14T13:18:46Z")
Hi folks, In the BTQ Pulse Survey last month some people mentioned that the forum is a bit difficult to navigate. In response to this we’re trialling having Categories be the default view for the home page of the forum.… --- ## [Consecutive posts in a thread](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/consecutive-posts-in-a-thread/718)
**Author:** [@Ozbob](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Ozbob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [11 August 2025 19:56 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/consecutive-posts-in-a-thread/718 "2025-08-11T19:56:36Z")
A few times now I have been posting consecutive posts in a thread and have noted that after 3 posts in a row, blocked until someone else posts on the thread. Could that be relaxed a little please? For example in the Oly… --- ## [New theme for the forum](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/new-theme-for-the-forum/653)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2025 01:41 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/new-theme-for-the-forum/653 "2025-07-13T01:41:54Z")
The default theme has changed to utilise a new theme made available by the software which aims to improve ease of use and make the website feel more modern. The previous themes will remain available for users to select … --- ## [Technical: System is automatically removing quotes of whole posts](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/technical-system-is-automatically-removing-quotes-of-whole-posts/583)
**Author:** [@Andrew21](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Andrew21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2025 02:17 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/technical-system-is-automatically-removing-quotes-of-whole-posts/583 "2025-06-28T02:17:11Z")
I have had “system” automatically remove a quote from my post when I quote somebody else’s entire post. It’s quite frustrating as the posts I am quoting are usually short (a few sentences at most). Is there any way to fi… --- ## [Technical: Embedding Maps into Discourse Forum](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/technical-embedding-maps-into-discourse-forum/516)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2025 03:43 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/technical-embedding-maps-into-discourse-forum/516 "2025-05-30T03:43:53Z")
I have been doing some basic background research into how we might embed Google Maps (or other things) into discourse. The purpose of this would be to ultimately embed an Ideal Network Map (INP) safely. ChatGPT suggests… --- ## [Alt Text for Images](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/alt-text-for-images/510)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2025 06:04 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/alt-text-for-images/510 "2025-05-29T06:04:00Z")
I’ve just had the realisation when writing another topic that I have not been changing the default alt text for images I upload to the forum. I intend to correct this in the future since the alt text is a crucial piece f… --- ## [Plugins & Components](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/plugins-components/359)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2025 07:55 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/plugins-components/359 "2025-03-23T07:55:44Z")
\[!info\] Plugins and components extend the base functionality of discourse. This topic will store a list of plugins and components we have so you can discover all the additional things you are able to do! Topics & Post…