# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=112 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 113 --- ## [Jonathan Chance's warning to Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-chances-warning-to-shodan/740141)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-chances-warning-to-shodan/740141 "2015-12-12T02:02:13Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=18927977#post18927977 This thread started with a question about the use of the word “falsehood” in GD. Post #9, Shodan made a comment about TomnDeb’s style of modera… --- ## [Tone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tone/740099)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tone/740099 "2015-12-11T13:34:19Z")
Part of what attracts people to the board (IMO) is the specific combination of devotion to verifiable facts and sustainable logic plus the Cecil Adams attitude. Yeah, that attitude. Sure of his brilliance. More than a… --- ## [clarification on use of "lie" in Great Debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-on-use-of-lie-in-great-debates/740051)
**Author:** [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-on-use-of-lie-in-great-debates/740051 "2015-12-11T07:05:42Z")
Do I understand right that saying “specific statement X is a lie” is not allowed while saying “specific statement X is a falsehood” is allowed? Assume cites are provided in both cases. If so I don’t understand the poin… --- ## [Is "The Straight Dope" Internationally copyrighted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-straight-dope-internationally-copyrighted/739922)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-straight-dope-internationally-copyrighted/739922 "2015-12-10T14:33:29Z")
I mean the term, not the content of the website. I was wondering as there has been a book released called “The Straight Dope” about doping in sport. I put the question here rather than in the Cafe Society as it is not … --- ## [gift memberships are not working](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-memberships-are-not-working/682670)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-memberships-are-not-working/682670 "2015-12-09T14:14:03Z")
I know of 2 other people who were unable to pay a gift membership - the money was credited to the account of the person paying instead of the giftee. Anyone else had this happen? --- ## [Habeed has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/habeed-has-been-banned/739918)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/habeed-has-been-banned/739918 "2015-12-09T07:23:06Z")
Habeed is now banned for using a sock account while he was suspended. Not going to link since the topic he made under it is now in the mod forum and members can’t see it. --- ## [Colibri's "Political" moderation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibris-political-moderation/739880)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibris-political-moderation/739880 "2015-12-09T05:53:38Z")
Colibri has moderated 2 posts as “political”, made by different posters, and I don’t feel that this is appropriate. An argument could be made that perhaps these posts are still against the rules, however, which rules we… --- ## [...No insulting each other's parties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-insulting-each-others-parties/739812)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-insulting-each-others-parties/739812 "2015-12-09T01:15:23Z")
Not that I necessarily object to the spirit of the message, but… Well, come on. The thread is literally called “When did the republican party start being insane”. We’re well past the point of insulting other people’s pa… --- ## ["Automatic" Changes Inside Quote Boxes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-changes-inside-quote-boxes/739070)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-changes-inside-quote-boxes/739070 "2015-12-08T17:29:30Z")
See this post and the post it quoted. DSeid (the poster I was quoting) had a numbered list in his post with 5 items in the list. I wanted to address my comments to only Items 3-5 of his list, so I deleted the first two.… --- ## [Warning question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-question/739826)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-question/739826 "2015-12-08T17:19:02Z")
Do mods want/expect/care about a response when people get warnings? Assuming they’re not going to be convinced to change the moderation, should we respond in agreement, apologize, or just watch our post from now on with… --- ## [Where do I buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-buy/739593)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2015, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-buy/739593 "2015-12-06T17:31:56Z")
I would like to find someone, on the site, to make me something. Do I ask in the Marketplace or MPSIMS? --- ## [Stoneburg has been suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stoneburg-has-been-suspended/739537)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stoneburg-has-been-suspended/739537 "2015-12-05T19:04:06Z")
For accumulating four warnings in three months, poster Stoneburg has been suspended for one month. The warnings: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=18911643&postcount=100 http://boards.straightdope.com… --- ## [Do charter members get a longer edit window?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-charter-members-get-a-longer-edit-window/739303)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-charter-members-get-a-longer-edit-window/739303 "2015-12-05T15:02:43Z")
The 5 minute edit window is annoying. I hate re-reading a post later and noticing I’ve made a few typos, where I can’t fix it because it’s been 5 minutes. So I wonder, the 5 minute window, something many message boards… --- ## [What happened to the "How to be an outstanding social justice warrior" thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-how-to-be-an-outstanding-social-justice-warrior-thread/739273)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-how-to-be-an-outstanding-social-justice-warrior-thread/739273 "2015-12-05T05:46:53Z")
Uh, something odd just came up: the other day, Arrogant Bstrd (um, who is now banned, it seems—'No idea what the story is on that one) started a thread, “How to be an outstanding Social Justice Warrior.” The response see… --- ## [Suggestion: Thread Indexing and Categorization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-thread-indexing-and-categorization/739295)
**Author:** [@Blackstock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackstock)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-thread-indexing-and-categorization/739295 "2015-12-04T20:53:58Z")
This is just a suggestion to create a ‘Browse Threads’ button in each section of SDMB according to topic or category. I realize this is going to be a massive effort, but I think it would be worth it. There is just an inc… --- ## [Copyright and Terms of Service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-and-terms-of-service/739091)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-and-terms-of-service/739091 "2015-12-03T14:09:17Z")
An idle thought since I am too lazy to pull up the Terms of Service because I am having too much fun reading all the threads of interest… Anyway, if I post something here does the SDMB/Chicago Reader/Sun-Times Media, LL… --- ## [Who names the monthly rant thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-names-the-monthly-rant-thread/739044)
**Author:** [@CT\_Damsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CT_Damsel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-names-the-monthly-rant-thread/739044 "2015-12-02T19:24:22Z")
I am not certain where this thread should go since it is a question; but is it about the message board. I have a great idea for a name. :smiley: --- ## [The post total showing for some members and not others](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-post-total-showing-for-some-members-and-not-others/738906)
**Author:** [@tarrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tarrel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-post-total-showing-for-some-members-and-not-others/738906 "2015-12-02T00:01:05Z")
Just curious why the number of posts show for a certain member and not other members? I could not find the answer in the FAQ section Thanks --- ## [Can OPs of zombie threads request that they be closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-ops-of-zombie-threads-request-that-they-be-closed/738925)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-ops-of-zombie-threads-request-that-they-be-closed/738925 "2015-11-30T04:09:05Z")
Example here I was always under the impression, once you start a thread, you pretty much have to live with it, as request to have it closed will go unanswered. The obvious lesson here being: Think before you post. I di… --- ## [FYI Re: My membership](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-re-my-membership/738687)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-re-my-membership/738687 "2015-11-28T22:15:30Z")
Just wanted to say (not that anyone cares) I’m letting my paid membership lapse in a week largely because of what I perceive as the poor moderation around racism and sexism here. I’ll still be here as a Guest, so no need… --- ## [Can't adjust time display](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-adjust-time-display/738820)
**Author:** [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-adjust-time-display/738820 "2015-11-28T14:12:05Z")
Ever since DST ended on Nov 1 the times showing here have been off by an hour. I finally got tired of it and went to my User CP to find out why and my time zone (Eastern, US & Canada) is correct and the DST option is set… --- ## [Deleting Threads versus Closing Them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deleting-threads-versus-closing-them/738811)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deleting-threads-versus-closing-them/738811 "2015-11-28T09:54:02Z")
I was reading a new thread very early Friday AM, from some guy who appeared to not be a native English speaker, about how Hitler really wasn’t such a bad guy. Considering it was in the wee hours of the morning, it got q… --- ## [Engineer\_comp -- you closed the wrong thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineer_comp-you-closed-the-wrong-thread/738561)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineer_comp-you-closed-the-wrong-thread/738561 "2015-11-28T04:29:28Z")
“What would happen if somebody was re-arrested after dismissal” is (IMHO) actually the only interesting question our new member has asked. The lawyer shouting death threats and the witness protection candidate being “leg… --- ## [Pop-Up Ads Appearing Despite Membership](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-ads-appearing-despite-membership/738785)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-ads-appearing-despite-membership/738785 "2015-11-28T02:03:55Z")
I’m a Member and so am not supposed to get ads, but twice this morning an ad for financial services has popped up suddenly. I do have other tabs open, but both times the ad appeared only while I was looking at the Board.… --- ## [Don't we need a forum for outright lunacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-we-need-a-forum-for-outright-lunacy/736717)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-we-need-a-forum-for-outright-lunacy/736717 "2015-11-28T01:06:32Z")
When RickJay closed this hilarious 9/11thread, the mod stated: This is not a Great Debate, and we don’t have a thread for outright lunacy. Why not? Why no “Lunatic Asylum” forum for the absolutely outrageous whackadoodl… --- ## [Test Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-poll/738723)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-poll/738723 "2015-11-27T17:11:37Z")
I want to test the Poll option. --- ## [Search function completely non-functional](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-function-completely-non-functional/738376)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-function-completely-non-functional/738376 "2015-11-25T01:00:13Z")
When I try to do a search, either advanced, or just the popup from the Search button, I get a white screen. --- ## [Shouldn't this be a relatively easy feature to install on a message board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shouldnt-this-be-a-relatively-easy-feature-to-install-on-a-message-board/737980)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shouldnt-this-be-a-relatively-easy-feature-to-install-on-a-message-board/737980 "2015-11-22T21:55:56Z")
First off, this isn’t a request to TPTB to install such a feature. I’m under no illusions.:slight\_smile: Basically, some sort of alert that lets the user know if somebody quoted something they said. So that way the user… --- ## [What is it with the mouse-cursor lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-the-mouse-cursor-lately/737385)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-the-mouse-cursor-lately/737385 "2015-11-21T20:57:51Z")
Whenever I try to insert the mouse-cursor at a certain point in a Dope post (as one often must, to do coding, make corrections or insert text) and click, it always ends up a space or two to the right of where I tried to … --- ## [grude banned for socking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grude-banned-for-socking/738118)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grude-banned-for-socking/738118 "2015-11-21T02:47:47Z")
Grude has been banned for apparent socking, although we have been unable to communicate with him recently. Pending that, it may stay that way, in which case, the title will be edited to take out the “for now”. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=111) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=113)