# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=124 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 125 --- ## [What's not allowed even in the Pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-not-allowed-even-in-the-pit/678875)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-not-allowed-even-in-the-pit/678875 "2015-03-13T15:10:54Z")
Title says it all. --- ## [Not receiving 'new post' messages in subscribed threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-receiving-new-post-messages-in-subscribed-threads/687436)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-receiving-new-post-messages-in-subscribed-threads/687436 "2015-03-12T05:15:03Z")
I haven’t received any messages about new posts being made in threads I’m subscribed to since 3:26 a.m. Eastern Daylight time on 4/30 even though I see some have been made. (And I normally get at least a dozen messages a… --- ## [Test unicode strikeout](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-unicode-strikeout/714683)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-unicode-strikeout/714683 "2015-03-11T14:02:51Z")
T̶e̶s̶t̶ t̶e̶s̶t̶ T̶e̶s̶t̶ ̶t̶e̶s̶t̶ --- ## [Does this board have an "X is online now" feature I wasn't aware of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-board-have-an-x-is-online-now-feature-i-wasnt-aware-of/714419)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2015, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-board-have-an-x-is-online-now-feature-i-wasnt-aware-of/714419 "2015-03-11T04:19:49Z")
In another thread, someone makes a reference which seems to assume that such a feature exists here. But I see nothing of the kind on any page. Is it something I can switch on? Or am I just misunderstanding the reference … --- ## [Req: Change in policy on thread closings due to one or two posters bad behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/req-change-in-policy-on-thread-closings-due-to-one-or-two-posters-bad-behavior/714628)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/req-change-in-policy-on-thread-closings-due-to-one-or-two-posters-bad-behavior/714628 "2015-03-10T18:40:32Z")
^ Here’s an example, but it’s not the only one. There were a bunch of interesting/thoughful posts, and one or two people clearly disobeying mod orders and obviously misbehaving. The thread was closed by Jonathon Chanc… --- ## [Test thread - iOS 8.1.2 smilies in Safari editor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-ios-8-1-2-smilies-in-safari-editor/709282)
**Author:** [@jimbuff314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimbuff314)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-ios-8-1-2-smilies-in-safari-editor/709282 "2015-03-10T09:43:22Z")
Recently upgraded iphone sw to 8.1.2. There’s now a smilie button (may have been there earlier - I’m not very observant). There’s a lot of 'em there - they show up on Preview, do they post? Let’s see. ������������ --- ## [Board software with DST](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-software-with-dst/714513)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-software-with-dst/714513 "2015-03-10T01:24:21Z")
I’m in a timezone that doesn’t observe DST and I’ve noticed that my posts are now one hour off. EDIT: Confirmed. I posted at 3:34 PM local time and the board claims I posted at 4:34 PM. My timezone settings are correc… --- ## [drewtwo99 has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drewtwo99-has-been-banned/714588)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2015, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drewtwo99-has-been-banned/714588 "2015-03-09T11:42:38Z")
As apparently everyone has noticed drewtwo99 has been banned for sock puppetry. As samclem stated in the other thread the issue was being discussed. The rule about not announcing bannings for creating socks remains in e… --- ## [Treatment of posts by members on Ignore list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treatment-of-posts-by-members-on-ignore-list/714436)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2015, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treatment-of-posts-by-members-on-ignore-list/714436 "2015-03-08T14:07:29Z")
I have a small (but exclusive :slight\_smile: ) Ignore List. When I view a thread in which that member has posted, I see that they have posted but the content is invisible. Is it possible to disappear them more thoroughly… --- ## [Polls: Option for non-voters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-option-for-non-voters/714281)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-option-for-non-voters/714281 "2015-03-07T13:29:19Z")
As an example, take this thread: Married Women: How Do You Identify Yourself on Facebook?. I am not a woman, so none of the answers apply to me. But whenever I visit the thread, if I want to see the results, I have to m… --- ## [Thanks for the Membership!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-for-the-membership/714374)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-for-the-membership/714374 "2015-03-06T22:33:49Z")
This is the 2nd time now a mysterious benefactor has gifted me with a membership. Well, thanks to whomever chose to do that for me! --- ## [Parody threads. In pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parody-threads-in-pit/714029)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parody-threads-in-pit/714029 "2015-03-06T02:04:37Z")
There’s a thread with a premise that is silly and misguided enough that I want to make fun of it. Is the correct place for that in the Pit (presumably with a link to the original)? --- ## [Missing thread titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-thread-titles/714179)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-thread-titles/714179 "2015-03-05T03:20:23Z")
This happens every so often on Chrome. Is it just me? Is there a way to prevent it? --- ## [BOOM! has been suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boom-has-been-suspended/714225)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boom-has-been-suspended/714225 "2015-03-04T21:40:42Z")
BOOM! has been suspended for receiving three warnings between 12/23/14 and 3/2/15. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=18174019#post18174019 http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=1812701… --- ## [Setting up to RECEIVE PERSONAL MESSAGES?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-up-to-receive-personal-messages/713950)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-up-to-receive-personal-messages/713950 "2015-03-04T02:03:42Z")
HOW do I do this? I guess my sense of logic is backwards … of course, I’m left-handed and female. I can SEND PM’s, but not RECEIVE them. :smack: Please advise. Thanks! --- ## [Why is the Death Pool thread in The Game Room and not Thread Games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-death-pool-thread-in-the-game-room-and-not-thread-games/714066)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-death-pool-thread-in-the-game-room-and-not-thread-games/714066 "2015-03-03T17:11:44Z")
This is really such a mundane and pointless question it should go in MPSIMS, but since it’s about the boards I must put it here. All of the other Game Room threads that were games being played by SDMB members, got moved… --- ## [Who is the biggest threadkiller on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-biggest-threadkiller-on-the-sdmb/709722)
**Author:** [@Tuxie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuxie)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-biggest-threadkiller-on-the-sdmb/709722 "2015-03-02T00:45:07Z")
The search function doesn’t seem designed for this, so m curious- What non-mod poster is at the end of the most old, like a year or more since a reply, threads? Who is the biggest threadslayer on the SDMB? --- ## [Stop emails re: subscribed threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-emails-re-subscribed-threads/713754)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-emails-re-subscribed-threads/713754 "2015-02-28T22:21:47Z")
In the User Control Panel, the section: Is set to: However I still get an email every time anyone posts to a thread I’m subscribed to. I’m getting a little tired of clearing out thousands of emails. What do I need t… --- ## [How do I delete my own post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-delete-my-own-post/713755)
**Author:** [@ellie303](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ellie303)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-delete-my-own-post/713755 "2015-02-27T16:14:15Z")
I had no idea that it would be accessible to the public. I am worried because of a privacy concern. There are people at work who may find my profile. That would be really bad for me. Can I flag my own post? --- ## [Der Trihs Suspension Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/der-trihs-suspension-discussion-thread/711246)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/der-trihs-suspension-discussion-thread/711246 "2015-02-27T15:41:59Z")
Having been instructed to move a thread here, here it is. My opinion is that Der Trihs rightly earned the suspension. It does appear that there wasn’t a lot of warnings issued to him very recently, but his steady accrua… --- ## [Mod comings and goings - welcome and farewell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-comings-and-goings-welcome-and-farewell/711020)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-comings-and-goings-welcome-and-farewell/711020 "2015-02-27T14:43:45Z")
Please join me in welcoming two new moderators to the Straight Dope Message Board, Asimovian and IvoryTowerDenizen. Ivory reports she has a fever at the moment and is laying low, but Asimovian will be jumping in right aw… --- ## [Use of the word Cracker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-word-cracker/713446)
**Author:** [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-word-cracker/713446 "2015-02-26T21:01:42Z")
Is it OK to refer to groups of poor white southern people as “Crackers”? Mr. Glutton seems to think so, presumably based on the idea that some of the people in that group call themselves that. But, more than a few Afri… --- ## [Is this verbiage allowed in The BBQ Pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-verbiage-allowed-in-the-bbq-pit/711502)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-verbiage-allowed-in-the-bbq-pit/711502 "2015-02-23T17:39:30Z")
I was wondering if we would be allowed to say things to other Dopers along the lines of: “The world would be a better place with less people like you in it.” “I wish that people like you would never have been born.… --- ## [vomit\_comet has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vomit_comet-has-been-banned/713198)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vomit_comet-has-been-banned/713198 "2015-02-20T16:07:00Z")
For compiling four warnings in less than a month. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=18088166#post18088166 http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=18102923#post18102923 http://boards.str… --- ## [Why the nasty ads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-nasty-ads/712289)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-nasty-ads/712289 "2015-02-20T15:51:31Z")
Is there any way to get rid of the ads for naked cheerleaders and such when I view this board? --- ## [Quesry about Board Software: Single quote not accepted, single link is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quesry-about-board-software-single-quote-not-accepted-single-link-is/712759)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quesry-about-board-software-single-quote-not-accepted-single-link-is/712759 "2015-02-16T17:43:57Z")
If i want to post a quote and use the quote button, but without any accompanying text, the Board rejects it. If i want to post a url and use the Insert Link button, without any accompanying text, the Board posts it. Wh… --- ## [Quote failures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-failures/711438)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-failures/711438 "2015-02-12T21:11:00Z")
Why, why, why does quoting fail every so often? That is, I quote a message, or multi-quote, and nothing shows up in the edit window? Once it occurs, it is persistent for some time, through browser restart and even throug… --- ## [Ask the Master](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-master/712024)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2015, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-master/712024 "2015-02-10T00:26:20Z")
Does Cecil ever actually respond to questions posed via the Ask the Master link on the front page? It’s suggested there that other avenues (GQ, for instance) may be more fruitful. So what are the odds? Is the email addre… --- ## [What's this new popup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-new-popup/711912)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-new-popup/711912 "2015-02-06T20:24:55Z")
Every time I post it opens a blank page, url http://trc.taboola.com/chicagosuntimes-straightdope/log/3/visible. --- ## [Here's a script to hide threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-a-script-to-hide-threads/707700)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-a-script-to-hide-threads/707700 "2015-02-05T00:19:11Z")
For anyone interested, I have written a Greasemonkey/Tampermonkey script to hide selected threads. You can install it from Greasy Fork. I wrote the script so I could hide long-running threads in which I have no interest.… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=123) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=125)