RocketChat / RocketChat/Rocket.Chat

Messages doesn't have updated names in threads.

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Description

Description:

When a user updates his/her name then messages in the thread don't have the updated name.

Steps to reproduce:
  1. Select option of showing real names from settings.(Administration->Layout->HomeBody->User interface)
  2. Send a message in any thread.
  3. From profile change your name.
  4. Check your previously sent messages.
Expected behavior:

Names should be updated in thread messages.

Actual behavior:

Names are not updated in thread messages.

https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/55157259/107120778-e0cf0e00-68b4-11eb-9131-f22e690605d4.mp4

Server Setup Information:
  • Version of Rocket.Chat Server: 3.12.0-develop
  • Operating System: Ubuntu
  • Deployment Method:
  • Number of Running Instances:
  • DB Replicaset Oplog:
  • NodeJS Version: 12.18.4
  • MongoDB Version:4.2.8
Client Setup Information
  • Desktop App or Browser Version:Chrome
  • Operating System:Ubuntu
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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue using the listed settings and steps, then trace how thread messages render names and how profile name changes are propagated. No files or tests are named in the issue. Done means previously sent messages in a thread display the user's updated name.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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