# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=128 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 129 --- ## [Just a Small Note re the DingoelGruel Suspension (Positive)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-small-note-re-the-dingoelgruel-suspension-positive/705844)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-small-note-re-the-dingoelgruel-suspension-positive/705844 "2014-11-29T18:55:00Z")
I just noticed the thread as posted by Colibri, and, being a sticky beak, had to look at all the links. What did catch my eye was the way that Jonathon Chance gave his Mod warning as per “The Moderator Speaks”. It certa… --- ## [DingoelGringo suspended for 30 days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dingoelgringo-suspended-for-30-days/705827)
**Author:** [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dingoelgringo-suspended-for-30-days/705827 "2014-11-28T15:43:13Z")
DingoelGringo has received four warnings since August, for being a jerk, insults, and trolling. Given this, it has been decided to suspend him for 30 days. Warnings here: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.ph… --- ## [We have a new moderator -- LOACH](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-moderator-loach/705191)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-moderator-loach/705191 "2014-11-28T15:38:51Z")
Please welcome our newest moderator. Loach starts with us today, working in MPSIMS. Be kind, we are happy to have him on board. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Why do the spam attacks come in the middle of the night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-spam-attacks-come-in-the-middle-of-the-night/702876)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-spam-attacks-come-in-the-middle-of-the-night/702876 "2014-11-28T00:03:04Z")
We have a few spam attacks lately where somebody is posting a spew of threads. And I’ve noticed that they’re occurring in the middle of the night. (I realize it’s only the middle of the night here in the United States bu… --- ## [Reporting a problem with the editor.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-a-problem-with-the-editor/705283)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-a-problem-with-the-editor/705283 "2014-11-26T23:30:39Z")
I’d like to report a small problem with the editor. If you go to the last line and delete the last character of the last line, then attempt to type some new data, it will not appear on that line. Instead, it will appear… --- ## [How do Mods mod...GQ version](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-mods-mod-gq-version/705667)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-mods-mod-gq-version/705667 "2014-11-26T22:44:43Z")
How much time is spent scanning threads for violations vs responding to reports. IOW…how much do you rely on reporting? What priority is placed on certain violations? For example, giving incorrect responses that a… --- ## [A video mention of the SD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-video-mention-of-the-sd/705711)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-video-mention-of-the-sd/705711 "2014-11-26T20:57:54Z")
Just for anyone interested, Michael from Vsauce mentions the Straight Dope article on If everyone in China jumped off chairs at once, would the earth be thrown out of its orbit? in his video on a similar topic. Just tho… --- ## [Is it really against the rules to explain how to violate a warranty agreement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-against-the-rules-to-explain-how-to-violate-a-warranty-agreement/705548)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-against-the-rules-to-explain-how-to-violate-a-warranty-agreement/705548 "2014-11-25T21:47:01Z")
The thread in question. The OP lives in Canada and wants to legally buy a smartphone in the US to save money. He then wants to use it on a Canadian plan and asked for advice on how to accomplish this in GQ. The thread w… --- ## [Language](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/language/705494)
**Author:** [@callander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/callander)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/language/705494 "2014-11-25T01:09:08Z")
Is there a place in here that defines words, I figured I would be able to decipher most with time but nope, what is a MMP? The word troll seems to mean different things as well. So what exactly is a troll here at SDMB? … --- ## [Analogies Banned in GD - Part II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/analogies-banned-in-gd-part-ii/705261)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/analogies-banned-in-gd-part-ii/705261 "2014-11-24T21:52:28Z")
This is not a thread about SSM. I respectfully request any poster to refrain from expressing an opinion on the subject in this thread, and to do so if necessary in GD. I would request, if possible, to limit discussion … --- ## [Analogies banned in GD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/analogies-banned-in-gd/705192)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/analogies-banned-in-gd/705192 "2014-11-21T16:01:56Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=17914586&postcount=202 One might disagree with my argument, or even think it is stupid, but it wouldn’t be the first stupid GD argument and my point is valid. We don’t… --- ## [WTF is wrong with the Search function?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-wrong-with-the-search-function/703281)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-wrong-with-the-search-function/703281 "2014-11-20T19:52:16Z")
I can’t get it to work for either threads or posts! :dubious: :mad: --- ## [This Mod must really be afraid of zombies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-mod-must-really-be-afraid-of-zombies/704961)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-mod-must-really-be-afraid-of-zombies/704961 "2014-11-19T14:38:39Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=17905842&postcount=15 Is that the rule? Should I have pointed out that the question wasn’t answered and that I am interested? --- ## [Mods trolling, isn't that against the rules?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-trolling-isnt-that-against-the-rules/704916)
**Author:** [@FXMastermind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FXMastermind)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-trolling-isnt-that-against-the-rules/704916 "2014-11-18T03:48:52Z")
Why are “certain” Mods allowed to troll. when it is clearly against the user agreement? The special rules for the Pit also clearly state Since a Mod is repeatedly accusing me of trolling, both in the Pit, and els… --- ## [Testing public poll option](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-public-poll-option/704014)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-public-poll-option/704014 "2014-11-18T03:12:11Z")
Where does it state public? 'Cause I missed that on the last poll I voted on. ETA: Yeah, it’s there if you look for it, but… --- ## [Another moderator retirement.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-moderator-retirement/704087)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-moderator-retirement/704087 "2014-11-15T19:06:20Z")
CK Dexter Haven has retired from the boards. An opportunity has come up for the Dexter Havens to spend serious time being snowbirds and in close proximity to grandchildren and they’re taking it. The prospect of a wint… --- ## [Moderator, mod thyself.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-mod-thyself/704673)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-mod-thyself/704673 "2014-11-15T14:05:45Z")
Tomndebb mod-noted the following posts for, let’s see, “continued dancing around your efforts to call each other a liar”: Okay, first off, since when is it against the rule to suggest that the other person is being … --- ## [So who's "Right Hand of the Master" with CKDH on hiatus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-right-hand-of-the-master-with-ckdh-on-hiatus/704020)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-right-hand-of-the-master-with-ckdh-on-hiatus/704020 "2014-11-15T04:37:15Z")
Who is Cecil’s eyes and ears with CK Dexter Haven off on a sabbatical? --- ## [Am I unique in wishing zombie threads were still disallowed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-unique-in-wishing-zombie-threads-were-still-disallowed/578386)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-unique-in-wishing-zombie-threads-were-still-disallowed/578386 "2014-11-14T15:00:53Z")
I’m not complaining, just wondering. --- ## [Not that I'm complaining, but how come "User CP" doesn't count as a search?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-that-im-complaining-but-how-come-user-cp-doesnt-count-as-a-search/704336)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-that-im-complaining-but-how-come-user-cp-doesnt-count-as-a-search/704336 "2014-11-12T18:01:43Z")
When you click on “User CP” doesn’t the board have to search for your subscribed threads the same way it would for “New Posts”? Again, just curious, not complaining. :slight\_smile: --- ## [How do you stop thread derailment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-stop-thread-derailment/704247)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-stop-thread-derailment/704247 "2014-11-12T15:41:14Z")
I’ve seen threads with actually interesting and non offensive questions get totally derailed, how do you stop this? It even happens in GQ sometimes. I’d like to not have it happen to myself, unless it is intentional. On… --- ## [The log out function seems to have stopped working](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-log-out-function-seems-to-have-stopped-working/704232)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-log-out-function-seems-to-have-stopped-working/704232 "2014-11-10T22:03:45Z")
What’s happening? Or is it just me? --- ## [Missing Post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-post/704160)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-post/704160 "2014-11-10T17:53:42Z")
I’m positive that I saw a thread here that asked if someone invited someone else to dinner, should they bring anything. I’m sorry I forgot the exact question but it was very specific, maybe, “If my wife and I invited you… --- ## [Moving posts out of the Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-posts-out-of-the-pit/704171)
**Author:** [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-posts-out-of-the-pit/704171 "2014-11-10T04:38:50Z")
I’ve seen this done before, but this thread reminded me of it. It started in the Pit, but a mod decided it would be better in another forum, so they moved it. Normally I wouldn’t mind, but the Pit is a very…special pla… --- ## [Social situation in Europe 1920/30s and homework](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-situation-in-europe-1920-30s-and-homework/704086)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-situation-in-europe-1920-30s-and-homework/704086 "2014-11-08T21:09:36Z")
I have an issue with this thread being closed. Even though it’s policy that the SDMB shouldn’t be used to do one’s homework, in this case the OP wasn’t asking this, but asking for advices about how to approach the issue… --- ## [You know how sometimes new posters show up thinking this is a drug forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-how-sometimes-new-posters-show-up-thinking-this-is-a-drug-forum/703981)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-how-sometimes-new-posters-show-up-thinking-this-is-a-drug-forum/703981 "2014-11-08T19:50:10Z")
Whatever could give them that idea? From the latest issue of the Reader: http://i.imgur.com/bTiv3kn.jpg --- ## [So, that was a pretty quick thread closure there...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-that-was-a-pretty-quick-thread-closure-there/703699)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Amazing)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-that-was-a-pretty-quick-thread-closure-there/703699 "2014-11-07T14:52:34Z")
I’m not complaining, exactly, but this thread seems to have gotten shut down pretty quickly. I’m not really sure the topic was entirely explored, because I believe that the USPS does screen and x-ray at least some domes… --- ## [Board is sluggish today.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-is-sluggish-today/703051)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-is-sluggish-today/703051 "2014-11-07T12:53:21Z")
Reading and Posting is downright painful. It just sits there for 30 seconds before opening a thread. Saving is even worse. No time outs so far, but it has to be right on the edge. Is the database full again? Its acting … --- ## [Plagiarizing Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plagiarizing-scylla/703902)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plagiarizing-scylla/703902 "2014-11-07T07:26:53Z")
Someone on my Facebook just shared this link. I reported it on that site but figured I’d let you guys know, too. http://m.tickld.com/x/the-most-terrifying-night-ever-this-man-is-hilarious --- ## [Why is the Tapatalk forced pop-up not treated with the same ferocity as other advertising malware?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-tapatalk-forced-pop-up-not-treated-with-the-same-ferocity-as-other-advertising-malware/703667)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-tapatalk-forced-pop-up-not-treated-with-the-same-ferocity-as-other-advertising-malware/703667 "2014-11-07T04:07:02Z")
See One of which was closed with a redirect. TubaDiva: “I’ll ask xash,” and “they told me it only happens once,” and that was that. Obviously, since I’ve OP’d this before, it burns my butt–on all the sites where it… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=127) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=129)