# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=147 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 148 --- ## [IceQube banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iceqube-banned/672873)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iceqube-banned/672873 "2013-11-01T20:37:59Z")
The staff has banned IceQube for trolling. Recent examples include this post, which was modded, followed by this warning for ignoring staff instructions. This thread looks like trolling in general but this post and this … --- ## [Can we discuss who's on whose Ignore lists now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-discuss-whos-on-whose-ignore-lists-now/672201)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-discuss-whos-on-whose-ignore-lists-now/672201 "2013-11-01T01:23:09Z")
In the latest brazil84 Pit thread, brazil84 says he’s putting the OP on his Ignore list, another poster strongly implies that he’s already on that list, and the OP in a subsequent post mentions the name of still another … --- ## [Poll test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test/672655)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test/672655 "2013-11-01T00:45:12Z")
This is a test. This is only a test of the SDMB polling option. If this were a actual poll, it would be accompanied by actual interesting content and polling options. This is only a test. --- ## [Do only Charter Members get Halloween names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-only-charter-members-get-halloween-names/672064)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-only-charter-members-get-halloween-names/672064 "2013-10-31T16:00:05Z")
Question in subject. I can’t be Abominable Barbarian for the duration? --- ## [Kable has been suspended for one month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kable-has-been-suspended-for-one-month/672678)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kable-has-been-suspended-for-one-month/672678 "2013-10-30T20:14:19Z")
After several mod notes from multiple moderators, I gave him a warning for trolling and told him to dial back the snark. Per my stated intentions, I gave him a second warning less than a week later in the same thread. Hi… --- ## [Biased mods, oh God no, not again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biased-mods-oh-god-no-not-again/672588)
**Author:** [@RyJae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RyJae)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biased-mods-oh-god-no-not-again/672588 "2013-10-30T15:15:42Z")
All have as little content or material in the same flugging area (Elections) and it is That gets whoever is behind the mask to use his “bold” modding? And you wonder why people think bias exists here? Yes it … --- ## [Can't talk about legal marijuana?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-talk-about-legal-marijuana/671885)
**Author:** [@aNewLeaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aNewLeaf)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-talk-about-legal-marijuana/671885 "2013-10-30T00:31:39Z")
My thread about growing \*legal \*marijuana was deleted. We’ve had similar threads about, for example, making \*illegal \*alcohol which are open. There’s an intellectual disconnect at play, not suitable for a board which cl… --- ## [Anyone else having a quoting issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-a-quoting-issue/672348)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-a-quoting-issue/672348 "2013-10-28T19:56:11Z")
This has been happening on two computers (FF on both computers Win 7 on the one I’m using now, possibly Vista on the other). Here’s what happens. I’ll quote a post, type something, hit submit. Then I’ll see something … --- ## [Read/Unread timer resetting c. 5 minutes into a session](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/read-unread-timer-resetting-c-5-minutes-into-a-session/646423)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 333\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/read-unread-timer-resetting-c-5-minutes-into-a-session/646423 "2013-10-28T06:56:49Z")
I have had this happen only intermittently over the years, but now this makes like 3-4 times in the space of a week. Wiping all threads down to read means I have to manually hunt for the last time I was here, which is a… --- ## [On leaving the SDMB in my will.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-leaving-the-sdmb-in-my-will/671941)
**Author:** [@Cognoscant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cognoscant)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-leaving-the-sdmb-in-my-will/671941 "2013-10-27T02:09:11Z")
I don’t know if any of you remember but a few months ago I was here asking for help with looking for sites to deal with bipolar depression. Unfortunately none of them really worked out but I am still very grateful for y… --- ## [Google Search Results Outdated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-search-results-outdated/672095)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-search-results-outdated/672095 "2013-10-26T01:42:15Z")
No problems with the SDMB recently, but I’ve noticed something interesting. If you search the SDMB on Google, it’ll give results and tell you how many posts the thread has. But, the reported number of posts is less than … --- ## [Why does this site make my browser freak out so often?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-site-make-my-browser-freak-out-so-often/672055)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-site-make-my-browser-freak-out-so-often/672055 "2013-10-25T05:40:04Z")
My browser is MS Internet Explorer version. Often times when viewing a thread (or a list of threads in a forum), my brower will automatically reload the page several times in a row, making comments about having “recover… --- ## [Twickster, can uou open Astro's thread please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-can-uou-open-astros-thread-please/672112)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-can-uou-open-astros-thread-please/672112 "2013-10-24T18:26:32Z")
This one, I mean, come on man, there is so much wrong going on in that video, it needs to be talked about. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Take it to the Pit so it can be summarily closed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-it-to-the-pit-so-it-can-be-summarily-closed/671877)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-it-to-the-pit-so-it-can-be-summarily-closed/671877 "2013-10-24T17:46:13Z")
I’m curious first about why the thread about our resident problem poster was closed. There was a discussion going on with genuine disagreement about what are group insults v. simple opinions. It was closed with a note … --- ## [A bit of a tease regarding Cecil.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bit-of-a-tease-regarding-cecil/670635)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bit-of-a-tease-regarding-cecil/670635 "2013-10-23T23:57:39Z")
This is the front page of SDMB. This is how General Questions is presented: With all due respect, when is the last time that someone posted an O.P. into G.Q.- and Cecil actually responded ? Might we consider editing … --- ## [How do I post a poll?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-poll/672062)
**Author:** [@James\_Toothpaste](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Toothpaste)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-poll/672062 "2013-10-23T23:35:37Z")
just want to know… :confused: --- ## [We have a new moderator in MPSIMS - Hal Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-moderator-in-mpsims-hal-briston/668329)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-moderator-in-mpsims-hal-briston/668329 "2013-10-23T17:01:10Z")
Please welcome Hal Briston to the moderator ranks. He’ll be working with us in MPSIMS. (Once again, the former new guy gets a break.) We thank all our new moderators – and all our old ones too, for that matter – we ap… --- ## [Spam with thread title subject line - anyone else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-with-thread-title-subject-line-anyone-else/671781)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-with-thread-title-subject-line-anyone-else/671781 "2013-10-22T20:49:03Z")
I just got a spam from someone using the title of a thread I started here as the subject line. Has this happened to anyone else? --- ## [SDMB operation may be intermittent Tues., 10-22-2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-operation-may-be-intermittent-tues-10-22-2013/671957)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-operation-may-be-intermittent-tues-10-22-2013/671957 "2013-10-22T20:43:51Z")
DNS problems involving our site may cause the SDMB to be inaccessible at times. Our service provider is attempting to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience, withdrawal symptoms, etc., that may occur. --- ## [Some warning about expired subscriptions would be nice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-warning-about-expired-subscriptions-would-be-nice/670356)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-warning-about-expired-subscriptions-would-be-nice/670356 "2013-10-22T02:34:27Z")
My SDMB looked very weird starting yesterday. Ads plastered all over the board. I finally figured out my subscription had expired. Theres no indication in my User CP that I ever had a subscription, when it started or end… --- ## [I bet I know what Cecil is going to be for Halloween...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bet-i-know-what-cecil-is-going-to-be-for-halloween/671851)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bet-i-know-what-cecil-is-going-to-be-for-halloween/671851 "2013-10-22T01:43:07Z")
Where do you suppose he gets his costume? He better invite me to the Halloween party! --- ## [Making fun of the departed isn't kind, but the OP hasn't departed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-fun-of-the-departed-isnt-kind-but-the-op-hasnt-departed/671676)
**Author:** [@Cheshire\_Human](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheshire_Human)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-fun-of-the-departed-isnt-kind-but-the-op-hasnt-departed/671676 "2013-10-21T23:54:21Z")
And most of the posts in that thread were directed toward him, rather than the banned sockage. Why close the thread, just because you banned a sock-puppeting, but rather peripheral, participant? Seriously, why? --- ## [So I guess we really DIDN'T mean it this time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-we-really-didnt-mean-it-this-time/671276)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-we-really-didnt-mean-it-this-time/671276 "2013-10-21T19:16:42Z")
In this closed thread, I’m told that we really did mean it. Well, subsequent to this mod note, we have DT protesting, in the GD thread, here and here. And yet, nothing happens. What gives? I’ve seen dozens of times w… --- ## [Board's Gone Spastic Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boards-gone-spastic-again/671810)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boards-gone-spastic-again/671810 "2013-10-21T16:37:54Z")
I check my subscribed threads in the User Control Panel, then I hit ‘New Posts’ to see what’s been posted since I checked in yesterday, and… I get three threads that have been updated in the last five minutes. --- ## [Season's greetings -- NOTHING TO SEE HERE!! \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seasons-greetings-nothing-to-see-here-edited-title/671824)
**Author:** [@Cecil\_Adams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cecil_Adams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seasons-greetings-nothing-to-see-here-edited-title/671824 "2013-10-21T15:11:39Z")
Cecil likes Dopers. He likes their sense of humor. He likes their devotion to the struggle against ignorance. But especially … ::::twitch:::: … he likes their … ::::twitchtwitchtwitch:::: BRAAAAAIIIINNNNNSSSSSSS!!! --- ## [Thread deletion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-deletion/671785)
**Author:** [@HardlySanguine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HardlySanguine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-deletion/671785 "2013-10-21T07:59:34Z")
Was this thread deleted because the OP was a sock, or something…? http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=705495 --- ## [People requesting a cite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-requesting-a-cite/671668)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-requesting-a-cite/671668 "2013-10-20T13:26:26Z")
Is this like check and checkmate if you don’t provide one? I have seen other people in other threads us this word ‘cite’ and now they have requested one from me, but when I gave one they said it was too old or not new e… --- ## [Thread move query](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-move-query/671646)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-move-query/671646 "2013-10-20T13:05:51Z")
I started a GQ thread a couple of days age on airline announcements in the event of catastrophe - whether different airlines had different guidelines, if it was up to the captain of the aircraft or what. It was immediat… --- ## [What the hell, let's open CuntGate again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-lets-open-cuntgate-again/671677)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-lets-open-cuntgate-again/671677 "2013-10-19T21:01:27Z")
In this thread, the OP referred to Debaser as a “cuntwicket.” Debaser claimed that this was a rules violation, and reported it. In response, a moderator said: I’m curious about this ruling. The rules put in place by E… --- ## [Uber the Goober and BrickaBracka have been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uber-the-goober-and-brickabracka-have-been-banned/671643)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uber-the-goober-and-brickabracka-have-been-banned/671643 "2013-10-19T11:42:41Z")
For sock puppetry Uber the Goober and BrickaBracka have been banned. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=146) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=148)