# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=104 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 105 --- ## [Why was the Florida toddler/alligator thread closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-florida-toddler-alligator-thread-closed/757418)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2016, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-florida-toddler-alligator-thread-closed/757418 "2016-06-16T11:46:56Z")
I don’t often see a thread closed after one post, with no explanation. I also don’t see a duplicate thread. Is the topic just too disturbing for one of the mods? --- ## [why no rss feed for the daily columns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-rss-feed-for-the-daily-columns/505934)
**Author:** [@Scabies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scabies)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2016, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-rss-feed-for-the-daily-columns/505934 "2016-06-16T07:33:13Z")
Get with the times! --- ## [Thread Games Forum: are dead threads older than a month automatically killed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-games-forum-are-dead-threads-older-than-a-month-automatically-killed/757384)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2016, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-games-forum-are-dead-threads-older-than-a-month-automatically-killed/757384 "2016-06-15T02:40:31Z")
I just idly did a search back to the “beginning” in said forum, to see if there was anything that had fallen by the wayside worth resurrecting-and the oldest thread is one last active on the 22nd of last month-46 total t… --- ## [redirected to full page ads on iPad. boards hacked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redirected-to-full-page-ads-on-ipad-boards-hacked/757318)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2016, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redirected-to-full-page-ads-on-ipad-boards-hacked/757318 "2016-06-14T05:43:54Z")
Starting about 8 hours ago I’m unable to access SDMB on iPad. I get redirected about four times then eventually to a random spammy full page ad. One of the middle URL’s in the redirect sequence is always tradeadexhange… --- ## [Jonathan Chance should re-open the Great Debate thread on Islam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-chance-should-re-open-the-great-debate-thread-on-islam/757233)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-chance-should-re-open-the-great-debate-thread-on-islam/757233 "2016-06-13T12:38:09Z")
Here I am, reading away on a very topical thread about the inherent homophobia of Islam. I have been emotional about the shooting all day, and I thought it was one of the most insightful discussions I had read in a long… --- ## [Would this be junior modding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-be-junior-modding/756944)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-be-junior-modding/756944 "2016-06-13T11:58:59Z")
A thread hijack occurs. The thread is started to discuss a particular topic. Somebody makes a brief point in passing. Somebody else questions the point. A large number of posts follow where these two people are discussin… --- ## [Oops: Rules on Recommending / Advertising?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oops-rules-on-recommending-advertising/757080)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oops-rules-on-recommending-advertising/757080 "2016-06-12T02:56:31Z")
In a Cafe Society thread, I linked to an Amazon page for a particular book that I was recommending. My intent was, “Hey, lookit this, it’s so cool, and you can get it here.” I’m not in any way associated with the produ… --- ## [Hate Speech In Ali RIP Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hate-speech-in-ali-rip-thread/756654)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hate-speech-in-ali-rip-thread/756654 "2016-06-11T19:44:40Z")
In this post Idle Thoughts warns Little Pig for, among other things, using hate speech - specifically the n-word. While I don’t disagree with the other facets of the warning I think it at least bears mentioning that the… --- ## [SDMB Down Again Just Now???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-down-again-just-now/757063)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-down-again-just-now/757063 "2016-06-11T05:56:39Z")
It was down for about half an hour just now. Now it seems to be up and running. Did anyone else experience this? --- ## [Test Post: fonts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-fonts/756896)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-fonts/756896 "2016-06-10T21:02:53Z")
Question? What happens when I declare a font that isn’t commonplace? Maybe a font that’s unique to my own computer? Even a font I designed myself, but is True Type? I’m curious, and since this is the place for test p… --- ## [Audible ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audible-ads/756992)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audible-ads/756992 "2016-06-10T04:44:39Z")
Why am I hearing continuous audible ads while signed on? I paid up a subscription. --- ## [Mod Wars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-wars/756586)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-wars/756586 "2016-06-07T15:24:48Z")
I noticed Idle Thoughts revived an almost four-year-old zombie thread that he himself had started, but then six minutes later another Mod came along and closed it. Is there some drama going on? I hate it when Mom and Dad… --- ## [Scrolling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrolling/756460)
**Author:** [@andrewm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrewm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrolling/756460 "2016-06-07T06:25:55Z")
Something is causing every page load to scroll all the way to the bottom. Very annoying. Safari on iOS 9.3.2. --- ## [Just Bare chicken ad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-bare-chicken-ad/756047)
**Author:** [@ThisSpaceForRent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisSpaceForRent)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-bare-chicken-ad/756047 "2016-06-06T21:53:57Z")
Correct, i am not a paying member, but I have been around a while… I don’t typically mind or even notice the ads but the “Just Bare chicken” ad takes control of the scrolling and keeps zipping me back up to the top of a… --- ## [New ad series starts Monday, 4/4/16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ad-series-starts-monday-4-4-16/751152)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ad-series-starts-monday-4-4-16/751152 "2016-06-06T20:35:58Z")
A new ad series will start running on Monday, 4/4/16. The type of ad is called a “leave behind.” It doesn’t take the reader off the focused page or site, but rather opens up another tab or page containing the ad behind t… --- ## [Don't Just Say "You're Wrong." Tell What's \*RIGHT\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-just-say-youre-wrong-tell-whats-right/756208)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-just-say-youre-wrong-tell-whats-right/756208 "2016-06-06T11:59:05Z")
I don’t want to link, just to allude… In any number of threads here, people have said, “No, that isn’t right,” but they don’t always take the next step, of saying what is actually right. Half the job is better than non… --- ## [Contacting Admins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contacting-admins/756493)
**Author:** [@pezpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pezpunk)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contacting-admins/756493 "2016-06-06T09:13:07Z")
Hey there, I am sorry if I am overlooking something really obvious, but I can’t locate who the admins currently are in order to email them. Can someone assist please? I’m returning to the board from a long break and wou… --- ## [Unimportant query re display of "Main" list of forums on iPhone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unimportant-query-re-display-of-main-list-of-forums-on-iphone/756580)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unimportant-query-re-display-of-main-list-of-forums-on-iphone/756580 "2016-06-05T16:01:07Z")
The link text on the " Main"-- URL and blurb – for new forum (relatively speaking) “Thread Games” always shows up on my iPhone in a smaller font than all the others. For as long as I can remember. Not losing any sleep o… --- ## [I didn't threaten anyone, this is not worthy of a correction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-threaten-anyone-this-is-not-worthy-of-a-correction/756216)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-threaten-anyone-this-is-not-worthy-of-a-correction/756216 "2016-06-03T23:23:14Z")
\[QUOTE=Asimovian\] Dear russian heel, You have received a warning at Straight Dope Message Board. Reason: Personal Insults On top of the “jackasses” personal insult, you wish harm to posters’ children? Way over the li… --- ## [Why are spammed threads closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-spammed-threads-closed/756389)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-spammed-threads-closed/756389 "2016-06-03T19:02:19Z")
I think I’ve asked this before, but it was likely in the middle of another thread. When a spammer posts a link (or even real information, but still with a link to their own website/store etc) to an old thread, why is it… --- ## [ralph124C?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ralph124c/756382)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ralph124c/756382 "2016-06-03T15:28:14Z")
There was a note a while back about some problems with his account, and it has been showing as ‘suspended’. I don’t know the chap personally, but I saw this in a recent thread. It’s possible he has left the board of hi… --- ## [We can't link to Pit threads in GD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-cant-link-to-pit-threads-in-gd/755680)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-cant-link-to-pit-threads-in-gd/755680 "2016-05-28T03:00:10Z")
I was very surprised to see this mod note from RickJay: I always thought that was perfectly fine, and have it done is quite a few times myself. Am I wrong? Did something change? --- ## [Enough with the "Thunderdomes" in The Game Room](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enough-with-the-thunderdomes-in-the-game-room/755633)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enough-with-the-thunderdomes-in-the-game-room/755633 "2016-05-27T03:51:58Z")
Home Depot Thunderdome was funny, but now we have Office Depot, Toys R Us, Electronics Store and more Thunderdomes. A funny joke that is quickly jumping the shark, can we put a stop to it or at least consolidate to one … --- ## [New member "groups" question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-member-groups-question/755658)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-member-groups-question/755658 "2016-05-26T04:14:35Z")
I frequently click on a “welcome to our newest member \[name\]” link at the bottom of the page. When I do, I see three classes. Guest, Regestered user and Banned. What is the difference between a guest and a regist… --- ## [Flaming By A Third Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flaming-by-a-third-party/755660)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flaming-by-a-third-party/755660 "2016-05-25T19:23:18Z")
In a thread recently I cited an article from Cracked that has some, shall we say, flowery language towards the target audience. In this particular case, it looks something like this: But the second part is this idea tha… --- ## [On the use of the word "tranny"...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-use-of-the-word-tranny/755635)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-use-of-the-word-tranny/755635 "2016-05-25T13:18:27Z")
I think it should be allowed when referring to the mechanical device between an engine and a drive shaft or trans-axle. --- ## [So the word 'tranny' is hate speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-word-tranny-is-hate-speech/755614)
**Author:** [@Hank\_Beecher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hank_Beecher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-word-tranny-is-hate-speech/755614 "2016-05-25T01:46:31Z")
Get real! This message board has essential devolved into a hospice for terminally outdated ideology. It is blatantly obvious that the moderation actions taken against me by Tomndeb and Jonathan Chance are motivated by … --- ## [Hank Beecher is banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hank-beecher-is-banned/755615)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hank-beecher-is-banned/755615 "2016-05-25T01:45:26Z")
For earning warnings quickly upon returning from suspension, poster Hank Beecher is banned. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19355018&postcount=168 http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=1… --- ## [Is it okay to use \ to indicate removed text in a quote box?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-use-snip-to-indicate-removed-text-in-a-quote-box/755328)
**Author:** [@chorpler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chorpler)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-use-snip-to-indicate-removed-text-in-a-quote-box/755328 "2016-05-24T18:48:04Z")
I was just reading through a thread from a couple weeks ago, and I came across this post where Miller told Der Trihs not to change the contents of a quote box: That is one of the very best examples I’ve seen of “Better… --- ## [Is There An iPad App for SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-ipad-app-for-sdmb/755255)
**Author:** [@NeonMadman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NeonMadman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-ipad-app-for-sdmb/755255 "2016-05-24T02:08:27Z")
The reason I ask is that whenever I go into Google Chrome on my iPad and try to access this board, I get a message saying there is an app, and asking me whether I want to install it. When I answer “yes” and am taken to t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=103) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=105)