# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=100 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 101 --- ## [Why is mental health excluded from the thread on presidential health?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-mental-health-excluded-from-the-thread-on-presidential-health/766081)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-mental-health-excluded-from-the-thread-on-presidential-health/766081 "2016-09-20T17:24:19Z")
tomndebb has directed that discussions of the mental health of the candidates is not to be considered in the thread on the health of the president. I don’t understand why. The most important thing the President does is … --- ## [Getting rid of these new types of popup ads.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-rid-of-these-new-types-of-popup-ads/765439)
**Author:** [@bardos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bardos)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-rid-of-these-new-types-of-popup-ads/765439 "2016-09-20T14:38:10Z")
Is there any way to stop these annoying new popups? I have adblock installed, but it is incapable of dealing with these. --- ## ["Find all posts by ..." Usually Fails](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/find-all-posts-by-usually-fails/766274)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/find-all-posts-by-usually-fails/766274 "2016-09-19T18:10:53Z")
In every displayed post in every thread there’s a dropdown menu hanging off the user’s name at the upper left. One of the choices is “Find all posts by \”. When I select that option about 19 times out of 20 I … --- ## [Clarification of Mod instructions in Elections thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-of-mod-instructions-in-elections-thread/766300)
**Author:** [@Crazyhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crazyhorse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-of-mod-instructions-in-elections-thread/766300 "2016-09-19T14:18:28Z")
From the Elections thread “Hillary just lost the election.” http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=804355 Just wondering if some clarification could be provided about this mod instruction. It isn’t clear… --- ## [Down & Up today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-up-today/766242)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/down-up-today/766242 "2016-09-18T16:32:54Z")
Looks like we were down for about the last 5 hours. Not only the boards, but Cecil’s pages, too. Any explanation? --- ## [From: Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-foggy/766235)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-foggy/766235 "2016-09-18T04:35:29Z")
I was contacted by the PTB today and asked NOT to post about a topic, surprisingly it wasn’t about Egg Nog, but that other topic. I have no complaints about this and I’m sorry for upsetting people and causing a problem. … --- ## [Oompa-Loompa = political jab ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oompa-loompa-political-jab/766006)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oompa-loompa-political-jab/766006 "2016-09-18T02:43:43Z")
I don’t get it. I don’t know much about American politics, but why is this a political jab? Not sure whether this should be in Elections or ATMB. Moderators can move as they see fit. --- ## [Why was Foggy's thread closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-foggys-thread-closed/766202)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-foggys-thread-closed/766202 "2016-09-17T22:49:54Z")
This one here It was locked the day it was opened. Just wondering. And wondering why there was no explanation. mmm --- ## [Links not working](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-not-working/766110)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-not-working/766110 "2016-09-17T20:14:08Z")
In this thread, there’s a link in the OP. Hovering over the link shows that it goes to a product at Grainger. Clicking on it takes you to a page that just says ‘This link is not valid’. When I saw that and saw what was … --- ## [More on zombie threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-on-zombie-threads/766109)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-on-zombie-threads/766109 "2016-09-16T21:48:22Z")
Quartz reanimated a thread and states that he posted to it after it showed up in his list of new threads despite no new activity in it until his post. How does that happen? --- ## [OP requests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/op-requests/766035)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/op-requests/766035 "2016-09-16T21:22:29Z")
In this thread, I repeat the OP “You were asked not to attack the posters here.” http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=800565&page=5 In post 205 \*\*Jonathan Chance \*\* posts: “DrDeth you do not get to in… --- ## [Hindering drive-by spammers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hindering-drive-by-spammers/760734)
**Author:** [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hindering-drive-by-spammers/760734 "2016-09-16T19:57:11Z")
Is it technically possible to prevent new accounts from including links in their first post. It seems that could reduce some of the illegal streaming site spam we see. --- ## [warning of adaher in Elections Trump thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-of-adaher-in-elections-trump-thread/765333)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-of-adaher-in-elections-trump-thread/765333 "2016-09-16T19:40:16Z")
Here’s the warning: I disagree. I think it’s really hard to stay on just a single candidate in a thread at this stage in their campaigns – so much of the campaigns are attacks on either side, and inevitably there will… --- ## [Board clock is running slow again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-clock-is-running-slow-again/765375)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-clock-is-running-slow-again/765375 "2016-09-16T19:34:07Z")
It’s been gradually falling behind for weeks; I wasn’t going to complain until it reached 2 minutes behind, which it is now. Posting @4:05pm PDT. --- ## [Posting a nicely formatted table](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-a-nicely-formatted-table/766009)
**Author:** [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-a-nicely-formatted-table/766009 "2016-09-15T17:48:29Z")
How do I code to post a nice table on the boards? I want to respond to a comment with a four column, seven row table containing labels and numbers but I can’t figure it out. Thanks. --- ## [How come my "main" computer doesn't know the last posts I've seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-my-main-computer-doesnt-know-the-last-posts-ive-seen/765883)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-my-main-computer-doesnt-know-the-last-posts-ive-seen/765883 "2016-09-14T00:36:40Z")
My Chromebook, my phone, my computer at work… they all know where I’ve been and what posts I’ve seen. But my main computer at home only knows the last posts I’ve seen on THAT computer. Anyone know what’s going on here? … --- ## [Viglink won't let me click on my link](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viglink-wont-let-me-click-on-my-link/762933)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viglink-wont-let-me-click-on-my-link/762933 "2016-09-13T16:38:24Z")
I wanted to look at a link I posted in IMHO, and when the new tab opens nothing loads and the address is ‘api.viglink’-something instead of the address I posted in the thread. Pisses me off. I’m on the office PC today,… --- ## [Why can't we edit in Tapatalk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-we-edit-in-tapatalk/765623)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-we-edit-in-tapatalk/765623 "2016-09-13T15:34:20Z")
Is it a restriction in Tapatalk or a limitation in how this board supports the connection? I find my self double posting to add a sentence or two that I forgot. Or to clarify something. Stuff I’d normally fix by editing… --- ## [Can't open private messages on Android phone using Chrome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-open-private-messages-on-android-phone-using-chrome/765328)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-open-private-messages-on-android-phone-using-chrome/765328 "2016-09-12T20:11:47Z")
I’m on an android phone using Chrome. I get an email when I get a pm so I can read the text. However I cannot open my pms on Chrome with Android, so I cannot reply to them from my phone. Every other feature of the board … --- ## [Most common spam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-common-spam/765709)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-common-spam/765709 "2016-09-11T22:14:33Z")
Would it be possible for the mods to proactively block any post that has a “Live Streaming” link? --- ## [possible awkward poster question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-awkward-poster-question/764998)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-awkward-poster-question/764998 "2016-09-10T21:00:22Z")
Ok I was reading an thread that said opal had passed on and I wondered if they were talking about the same poster that started the “hi opal” on every thread meme (tho no one called it that back then) or if it was a diffr… --- ## [Automatic downloads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-downloads/764560)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-downloads/764560 "2016-09-10T14:34:39Z")
I’m still getting automatic downloads sometimes when I visit the boards from my tablet, which cannot block ads. The last time the topic came up, I posted screenshots of the ads that were on the screen when the download s… --- ## [Nelson Pike has been banned.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nelson-pike-has-been-banned/765500)
**Author:** [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nelson-pike-has-been-banned/765500 "2016-09-10T06:50:23Z")
Having received a warning only a week after returning from suspension, Nelson Pike has been banned. Most recent warning is here. Announcement of suspension with previous warnings is here. --- ## [Subscriptions..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscriptions/765332)
**Author:** [@toocrazy2yoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toocrazy2yoo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscriptions/765332 "2016-09-08T19:02:05Z")
So, if I was in a giving kinda-mood, where’s a link to subscribe? Am I worthy in such pollywog newbieness?? --- ## [When "Attack the post, not the poster" is insufficient.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-attack-the-post-not-the-poster-is-insufficient/765164)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-attack-the-post-not-the-poster-is-insufficient/765164 "2016-09-08T03:05:30Z")
So, I reported the last post early this morning, mentioning that it’s one in a series. I know it’s Labor Day, and maybe that’s the reason why there’s no action on the post; but it’s also possible that mods are seei… --- ## [Tapatalk Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-question/765270)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-question/765270 "2016-09-07T21:00:08Z")
Is there a way to set up Tapatalk so that it doesn’t automatically include my signature every time I post? Asking for a friend. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk --- ## [We need more than 5 minutes for edit!!!!!!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-more-than-5-minutes-for-edit/701058)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-more-than-5-minutes-for-edit/701058 "2016-09-06T22:01:02Z")
I’m an idiot. I make mistakes in typing. And, more importantly, I make revisions in my wording after I read it 3 or 4 times. And all this idiocy takes time. We need a 10-minute edit window, not 5! Think about how man… --- ## [Can I mention that a game I worked on is out on Steam, in The Game Room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-mention-that-a-game-i-worked-on-is-out-on-steam-in-the-game-room/764663)
**Author:** [@metonymic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/metonymic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-mention-that-a-game-i-worked-on-is-out-on-steam-in-the-game-room/764663 "2016-09-03T22:08:00Z")
Hi! Long time lurker, very occasional poster :slight\_smile: I have been working on a game, called N++, that’s just come out on Steam, and I was wondering if I am allowed to post that in The Game Room – I know posters th… --- ## [Changing what's in a quote box question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-whats-in-a-quote-box-question/764804)
**Author:** [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-whats-in-a-quote-box-question/764804 "2016-09-03T14:05:21Z")
I’ve run into a thing I haven’t seen before. The basic question is: Can one quote themselves and change what is in the quote box that they had said earlier? Here’s the example. Here is Amateur Barbarians first post. h… --- ## [How to contact admin re name change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-contact-admin-re-name-change/764538)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-contact-admin-re-name-change/764538 "2016-09-02T16:17:37Z")
How do I contact an admin regarding a username change? Thanks [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=99) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=101)