# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=136 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 137 --- ## [Can we get a graph that shows number of new users per day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-a-graph-that-shows-number-of-new-users-per-day/688872)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2014, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-a-graph-that-shows-number-of-new-users-per-day/688872 "2014-05-23T04:14:07Z")
Out of curiosity, I’d like to see whether the popularity of the SDMB is inclining or declining. So if the graph was decreasing, it would mean that the number of new users per day is getting less and less which would mea… --- ## [Subscription payment options, if any](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscription-payment-options-if-any/688838)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscription-payment-options-if-any/688838 "2014-05-21T17:15:03Z")
I’m interested in subscribing. It appears that PayPal is the only way to do so. I don’t and won’t use PayPal for anything – ever. Is there another way to pay for a subscription? Sorry if this is the wrong venue for this… --- ## [Chrome just flagged this site as malware for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrome-just-flagged-this-site-as-malware-for-me/688352)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 432\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrome-just-flagged-this-site-as-malware-for-me/688352 "2014-05-21T04:07:11Z")
Chrome is suddenly telling me this: Safe Browsing Diagnostic page for Straight Dope Message Board - Your direct line to thousands of the smartest, hippest people on the planet, plus a few total dipsticks. What is the … --- ## [Emails hacked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emails-hacked/688640)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emails-hacked/688640 "2014-05-20T22:35:05Z")
Some of us who have been following the thread about the cat that saved the 4-year-old boy from a vicious dog received emails thanking us for signing a petition to save the dog from execution. I know I signed no such pet… --- ## [What's the difference between calling a poster a c\*\*t and...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-calling-a-poster-a-c-t-and/688718)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-calling-a-poster-a-c-t-and/688718 "2014-05-19T18:23:27Z")
suggesting they stuff a cactus up their cunt? Obviously there’s a difference. But in terms of “directing” the word at other posters? This must get a pass, since mods posted quite happily to that thread without a murmur. … --- ## [Broken Threadspotting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-threadspotting/688578)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-threadspotting/688578 "2014-05-17T17:19:44Z")
The current Threadspotting, which appears to be something about the Potrzebie system of units, doesn’t have a valid URL associated with it. --- ## [Chrome thinks that this site "contains malware"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrome-thinks-that-this-site-contains-malware/688630)
**Author:** [@bob\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bob_2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrome-thinks-that-this-site-contains-malware/688630 "2014-05-17T13:32:28Z")
Whenever I click the link to SD, I get the message “The website ahead contains Malware” I assume that it is false - or I hope it is. So what can I do about it? --- ## [Renewing Charter Membership WITHOUT Paypal.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renewing-charter-membership-without-paypal/686808)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renewing-charter-membership-without-paypal/686808 "2014-05-17T04:45:27Z")
I am attempting to renew my charter membership. But I have run into an obstacle. I want to renew using my credit card, as I usually do. But the only option given me is PayPal. How do I renew using a credit/debit card? :… --- ## [SDMB Reported Attack Site! Message](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-reported-attack-site-message/688614)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-reported-attack-site-message/688614 "2014-05-16T23:32:27Z")
While browsing the Dope, this warning webpage loaded instead of the thread I clicked on: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/forumdisplay.php?f=12 It said that I was on a “reported attack site” and gave me button option… --- ## [Can only see one post on an ipad.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-only-see-one-post-on-an-ipad/688356)
**Author:** [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-only-see-one-post-on-an-ipad/688356 "2014-05-16T00:54:02Z")
For the last two or three days when I open a thread on my ipad using Chrome I can only see the first post of the thread. It’s behaving like the thread is still loading, but the little spinning indicator had stopped spin… --- ## [Straight Dope & Trend Micro Warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-trend-micro-warning/688479)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2014, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-trend-micro-warning/688479 "2014-05-15T00:02:44Z")
Accessing SD from my PC, on which I use A Trend Micro virus protection program, I just started to receive a warning w/regard to access. The “pop up” reads as follows, “Trend Micro has confirmed this website can transmit… --- ## [What is the best way to get a photo or scanned item onto a thread in the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-a-photo-or-scanned-item-onto-a-thread-in-the-sdmb/688465)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-get-a-photo-or-scanned-item-onto-a-thread-in-the-sdmb/688465 "2014-05-14T20:50:01Z")
I’ve got a “brainteaser” that’s been driving me crazy (and no, it’s not homework). I’d like to post it in GQ and get someone to look at it, because I’m obviously missing something basic. The problem is that it has a vi… --- ## ["The administrator has banned your IP address"...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-administrator-has-banned-your-ip-address/688349)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-administrator-has-banned-your-ip-address/688349 "2014-05-14T17:29:30Z")
This just happened a minute ago-I was idly browsing a thread, clicked on it-and got this message, with me logged out. I hit backspace, clicked on another thread, and I was back in like nothing had ever happened. Why wo… --- ## [Can I change my user name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-change-my-user-name/688407)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-change-my-user-name/688407 "2014-05-14T03:17:22Z")
Hey… I want to change my user name. Is that possible? Demian reminds me of an ex who became quite abusive and psycho… --- ## [Firefox Website Warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-website-warning/688390)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-website-warning/688390 "2014-05-14T00:37:06Z")
\*\* Wait! Please don’t visit that site right now!\*\* Google detected badware on the site you were visiting. Firefox uses Google’s blacklist to warn you about “Reported attack sites.” We understand that you may know and … --- ## [I Just Got A Virus Warning About Opening SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-got-a-virus-warning-about-opening-sdmb/688379)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-got-a-virus-warning-about-opening-sdmb/688379 "2014-05-13T21:52:00Z")
I just went to the SDMB website, a couple of minutes ago. And I got a warning from my anti-virus software. It asked, do I really want to go to the Straight Dope Message Board. I said, Yes, Yes. It then asked, Do I reall… --- ## [Auto-Play Ads again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-play-ads-again/688347)
**Author:** [@Sateryn76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sateryn76)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-play-ads-again/688347 "2014-05-13T20:38:45Z")
Just went to the main Cafe Society page, and heard an ad auto play - for the Dodge Dart, then went to an ad for Jimmy somebody, who is a guitar player. Finally found the ad all the way at the bottom of the page, so no c… --- ## [Multiple quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-quotes/688303)
**Author:** [@PurpleClogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PurpleClogs)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-quotes/688303 "2014-05-13T16:39:38Z")
Is there some trick to using multiple separated quotes in a single reply post without all the cumbersome copying and pasting from different tabs or windows? I just did one and it just seems unnecessarily exhausting! If… --- ## [Google blacklisted SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-blacklisted-sdmb/688362)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-blacklisted-sdmb/688362 "2014-05-13T16:31:48Z")
Just an FYI, getting messages in Firefox stating: --- ## [Fargo - Do we need one new thread for each episode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-do-we-need-one-new-thread-for-each-episode/688074)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-do-we-need-one-new-thread-for-each-episode/688074 "2014-05-13T12:38:45Z")
There are currently 3 threads in Cafe Society for the show Fargo. That is one thread for each episode - minus one thread for one of the episodes - there have been 4 episodes so far. I can’t find any thread for E02. I w… --- ## [BrokenBriton has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brokenbriton-has-been-banned/688324)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brokenbriton-has-been-banned/688324 "2014-05-13T03:11:39Z")
For a pattern of ignoring moderator instructions, interspersed with occasionally telling a moderator to fuck off. Plus one personal insult against a non-mod: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=17371179… --- ## [Is your search engine screwing with me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-search-engine-screwing-with-me/686399)
**Author:** [@YoungKusher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YoungKusher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-search-engine-screwing-with-me/686399 "2014-05-13T02:31:59Z")
Every time I go to use it, it tells me I have to wait two minutes in between searches. Guess what! I’m talking about my first search! Then, it has the nerve to add time to the ticker when I click search again! LOL I … --- ## [Jonathan Chance, where IS that list of things I'm supposed to remain silent on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-chance-where-is-that-list-of-things-im-supposed-to-remain-silent-on/688147)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-chance-where-is-that-list-of-things-im-supposed-to-remain-silent-on/688147 "2014-05-12T14:48:42Z")
History repeats itself. As I asked in a previous thread, what subjects are you going to demand that I remain silent on? This isn’t about me violating board rules, it’s about you personally being offended that I dare to c… --- ## [Why do linked pix show up in tapatAlk but not other browsers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-linked-pix-show-up-in-tapatalk-but-not-other-browsers/687612)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-linked-pix-show-up-in-tapatalk-but-not-other-browsers/687612 "2014-05-11T13:20:43Z")
When a picture is linked in a post and I’m browsing in Tapatalk, the picture displays in the post, but when I’m browsing with Safari, it shows up as a link. I have to click on it to see the picture. Why the difference? … --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/688114)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/688114 "2014-05-10T13:21:49Z")
Br\[sup\]35\[/sup\]reaking Ba\[sup\]56\[/sup\]d like Dr. Se\[sup\]34\[/sup\]itz Just a text test to see if supper script \[sup \] works, I wondered how some scientists can also break bad like Heisenberg. I found that Size 1 does … --- ## [Spam post nearly got me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-post-nearly-got-me/687961)
**Author:** [@jimbuff314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimbuff314)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-post-nearly-got-me/687961 "2014-05-09T13:32:54Z")
There was a thread here dated 5:21AM about watching various current movies online (with links). Obvious spam - clicked the Report Post button. By the time I got the report composed (on iphone - slow typing) my report and… --- ## [Why such hatred of "zombie threads"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-such-hatred-of-zombie-threads/687063)
**Author:** [@vontsira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vontsira)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-such-hatred-of-zombie-threads/687063 "2014-05-08T22:13:28Z")
Mods, please move this, if initially posted in inappropriate forum. I think I’ve mentioned this previously on TSD, but couldn’t find the thread: tried a search for it, keyword “zombie”, but no luck – said keyword led to… --- ## [Ads are playing automatically.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-are-playing-automatically/672688)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-are-playing-automatically/672688 "2014-05-08T21:50:42Z")
Please stop them. They’re coming via something called JWPLayer. Started last night and happens about 90% of the time when going to a new page. --- ## [What is hate speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-hate-speech/687838)
**Author:** [@jimbuff314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimbuff314)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-hate-speech/687838 "2014-05-08T15:31:36Z")
In this thread, charmingly titled by the OP “Can Oklahoma do anything right?” (nothing inflammatory in that title), after I make clear that I’m a member of an American Indian tribe living (still!) in Oklahoma, poster Zeb… --- ## [Archives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archives/687887)
**Author:** [@Inna\_Minnit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inna_Minnit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/archives/687887 "2014-05-08T12:58:01Z")
I was researching an oddity that came up at work yesterday. A co-worker said you can’t color copy cash. I was dubious, so she proved it. What the… Huh? So I asked google. One of the links pointed me back here, so I clic… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=135) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=137)