# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=135 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 136 --- ## [Names removed from Zombie thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-removed-from-zombie-thread/691092)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Bowe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_Bowe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-removed-from-zombie-thread/691092 "2014-06-18T19:36:59Z")
Somebody revived a thread in GQ that was first posted in 1999. At least, that’s the way it came up on my screen. Being a '99er I would have liked to see some of those names. Are names removed from very old threads or … --- ## [Ads ruining the Straight Dope.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595)
**Author:** [@Daylate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daylate)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-ruining-the-straight-dope/690595 "2014-06-18T18:48:09Z")
How can I prevent advertisements from constantly appearing on these message boards. They cover up the right third of the screen, and are impossible to remove. The reason that this submittal is truncated on the right… --- ## [Trying to create a Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-create-a-poll/691050)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-create-a-poll/691050 "2014-06-18T13:58:06Z")
This is just a test. It is my first try at creating a poll. Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 --- ## [Ads on Tapatalk now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-on-tapatalk-now/690774)
**Author:** [@oft\_wears\_hats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oft_wears_hats)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-on-tapatalk-now/690774 "2014-06-16T18:42:01Z")
A little while ago, I got a Tapatalk update that made ads start appearing, despite my having a paid membership and a paid version of Tapatalk. I did a little research and found an article (I can provide the link later). … --- ## [This is why I don't use the search function](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-why-i-dont-use-the-search-function/689612)
**Author:** [@Slippery\_Sid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slippery_Sid)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-why-i-dont-use-the-search-function/689612 "2014-06-16T00:08:38Z")
--- ## [How to do a 'strike through.'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-do-a-strike-through/690740)
**Author:** [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-do-a-strike-through/690740 "2014-06-14T06:09:49Z")
Am numb from searching. Blind from looking at pages of ‘see src.’ Fingers are frozen from trying different combinations. I am trying this with my nose as it is this important to me. It is right in front of me I am su… --- ## ["Long head hair" thread in General Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-head-hair-thread-in-general-questions/690604)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2014, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-head-hair-thread-in-general-questions/690604 "2014-06-13T03:20:04Z")
Hi the General Questions thread about possible explanations for the evolution of long head hair has disappeared. The latest post on it was maybe 2 days ago but when I search for it I can’t find anything. --- ## [Tapatalk forum pictures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-forum-pictures/688943)
**Author:** [@RememberMe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RememberMe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-forum-pictures/688943 "2014-06-12T20:39:56Z")
On Tapatalk, every forum has a picture. Who’s picture represents the pit forum, and why? --- ## [Why are we seeing so many spam threads lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-we-seeing-so-many-spam-threads-lately/690500)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2014, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-we-seeing-so-many-spam-threads-lately/690500 "2014-06-12T02:19:26Z")
Or am I mistaken in thinking they’ve increased of late? How do these bots manage to register? --- ## [Moderator Contact List?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-contact-list/690212)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-contact-list/690212 "2014-06-11T14:44:34Z")
tl:dr - I think there should be a sticky in ATMB listing the forums and which Mods to contact for each. So, I wanted to ask a question about whether something was appropriate to post in IMHO, and wanted to send a PM to… --- ## [On being a jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-being-a-jerk/690337)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 9:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-being-a-jerk/690337 "2014-06-11T09:55:05Z")
Please move if the forum is considered inappropriate but as one of the chief rules here deals with being a jerk and we’ve often talked about what exactly jerkitude entails I thought this might be of interest. It’s a pie… --- ## [SDMB ads will likely resume Mon PM, 6/9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ads-will-likely-resume-mon-pm-6-9/690234)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ads-will-likely-resume-mon-pm-6-9/690234 "2014-06-09T18:06:02Z")
After consultation with our ad provider, SDMB ads will likely resume on Monday following a midday meeting to review details. A number of steps have been taken to prevent a recurrence of previous problems. Specifically: … --- ## [A question about the "Speak To Me Only In Song Lyrics" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics-thread/690356)
**Author:** [@donkeyoatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/donkeyoatey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics-thread/690356 "2014-06-09T13:15:29Z")
Are there any rules about the number of lines of lyrics quoted in it? I like the thread’s concept, but number of posts with 1/4, 1/2 and more of the song contained is annoying. I’d much rather see 2-8 lines quoted, and … --- ## [Honesty has been suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honesty-has-been-suspended/690329)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2014, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honesty-has-been-suspended/690329 "2014-06-08T14:17:45Z")
For repeated infractions, including this latest one and for declaring that he/she has no intent to follow the rules, Honesty has been suspended for one month. --- ## [Engineer comp geek: please reconsider your warning in the WWI thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineer-comp-geek-please-reconsider-your-warning-in-the-wwi-thread/689768)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2014, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engineer-comp-geek-please-reconsider-your-warning-in-the-wwi-thread/689768 "2014-06-06T19:47:31Z")
In the thread on WWI, engineer\_comp\_geek gave a warning to Leo Bloom at post 66, for an allegedly anti-Semitic comment. I respectfully suggest the warning should be re-considered. I and one other poster, Deeg at post 68… --- ## [Is it a violation to mock and insult someone...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-a-violation-to-mock-and-insult-someone/689860)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2014, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-a-violation-to-mock-and-insult-someone/689860 "2014-06-06T03:00:28Z")
…if they were never a board member? (ie. a celebrity or political figure) …if they were a member, but are now banned? For the above, it would be in boards outside The Pit --- ## [What? Why? Huh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-why-huh/689940)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-why-huh/689940 "2014-06-05T01:04:09Z")
Where does the OP state that this grammar question has anything to do with homework? --- ## [Public Vs. Private polls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-vs-private-polls/689984)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-vs-private-polls/689984 "2014-06-04T18:05:23Z")
In a recent poll, drachillix left the public poll indicator checked, and asked a Mod if it could be fixed, and Idle Thoughts was able to change it to a private poll. Are moderators also able to change private polls to p… --- ## [Please reconsider closing Reza thread on "wit brain"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-reconsider-closing-reza-thread-on-wit-brain/688686)
**Author:** [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-reconsider-closing-reza-thread-on-wit-brain/688686 "2014-06-03T05:48:26Z")
I would respectfully request a reconsideration of the closing of this thread regarding the term “wit brain” and the ban on Reza posting threads about usage in English, due to the fact that he is tutoring students and thu… --- ## [When a poster is suspended, they get a thread. What about..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-poster-is-suspended-they-get-a-thread-what-about/689456)
**Author:** [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-poster-is-suspended-they-get-a-thread-what-about/689456 "2014-06-02T17:49:34Z")
…posters who have racked up a warning about problem behavior? How does word get out in those cases? Handy, for instance, had an injunction against posting in medical threads. Several posters have been instructed to only… --- ## [Why do I get the message, "The message you have entered is too short"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-get-the-message-the-message-you-have-entered-is-too-short/689371)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-get-the-message-the-message-you-have-entered-is-too-short/689371 "2014-05-29T22:20:47Z")
I recently tried to edit a post that I had made and changed a couple of words to something quite short. I got the following message: The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 2… --- ## [How do I hide my email adress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-hide-my-email-adress/689537)
**Author:** [@onmykneesforgrilledcheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/onmykneesforgrilledcheese)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-hide-my-email-adress/689537 "2014-05-29T20:56:39Z")
I’m new here. I just want to be private/safe since I may be asking questions related to personal issues. Is there a way to hide my email address? Thanks. --- ## [A grouse about changing certain profile settings . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-grouse-about-changing-certain-profile-settings/689544)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-grouse-about-changing-certain-profile-settings/689544 "2014-05-29T20:43:02Z")
Inspired by the nearby thread by the guy who wants to know how to set his privacy settings, I took a look at my own profile and decided to update my private e-mail address. Immediately upon doing so, I got a message on … --- ## [How were we supposed to find out about this (now-expired) policy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-were-we-supposed-to-find-out-about-this-now-expired-policy/688967)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-were-we-supposed-to-find-out-about-this-now-expired-policy/688967 "2014-05-28T19:54:13Z")
I inadvertently let my subscription lapse a year or two ago, then renewed it. In the process, of course, I lost my Charter Member status. I’d have liked to have kept it. But I was aware that the policy was, once you l… --- ## [My subscription goes to 2016. Can this be correct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-subscription-goes-to-2016-can-this-be-correct/688765)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-subscription-goes-to-2016-can-this-be-correct/688765 "2014-05-27T21:37:15Z")
I just checked and my subscription doesn’t expire for over two years. And I think I paid for it some time ago, so I’m wondering if this is in error. It looks as if the most one can pay for is two years at a time, so w… --- ## [Concerning advertising providers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerning-advertising-providers/689316)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerning-advertising-providers/689316 "2014-05-27T20:49:48Z")
Recently, ads have been an attack vector. I asked at another site - hardforum.com - about their ad provider because I’ve yet to be attacked from there and they use Google as an ad provider, mixed with direct ads. Someth… --- ## [etv78 has been suspended for a month.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etv78-has-been-suspended-for-a-month/689390)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etv78-has-been-suspended-for-a-month/689390 "2014-05-27T18:08:56Z")
After this most recent warning (his fifth in only a few months), most of them for insulting others, the mods have decided to suspend etv78 for 30 days. --- ## [What happens to straightdope.com on 12-22-2016?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-straightdope-com-on-12-22-2016/688983)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-straightdope-com-on-12-22-2016/688983 "2014-05-26T15:49:10Z")
Not ATMB…why? Teach me about this mysterious last line here. Re-registration, obviously. But such a long time since its birthday in 1995 till its first update, and now why such a quickie? Where/what was straightdope.co… --- ## [What motivates these people who sign up just to post ONE post in a zombie thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-motivates-these-people-who-sign-up-just-to-post-one-post-in-a-zombie-thread/575192)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-motivates-these-people-who-sign-up-just-to-post-one-post-in-a-zombie-thread/575192 "2014-05-26T10:58:18Z")
I don’t understand why all these people are actually joining the forum, signing up with usernames, just to make ONE post (often a ragged, poorly written post, at that) in an old-ass thread from six or seven years ago, an… --- ## [Why did my charter membership expire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-charter-membership-expire/688953)
**Author:** [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2014, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-charter-membership-expire/688953 "2014-05-24T15:50:14Z")
Do I have to check all the time to make sure I am paid up? Does the SDMB not send out reminders? I paid for two more years just incase I was out. Just had a computer crash & had to go to an old laptop to get online. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=134) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=136)