# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=17 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [Pinned topics in recent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinned-topics-in-recent/980054)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinned-topics-in-recent/980054 "2023-02-20T00:44:35Z")
Why are the two Cecil columns pinned to the top of the “Recent” frame? Is it a bug or a feature? --- ## [Is it improper to remind people of a moderator instruction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-improper-to-remind-people-of-a-moderator-instruction/979838)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-improper-to-remind-people-of-a-moderator-instruction/979838 "2023-02-17T04:31:41Z")
If a thread is going in an unwanted direction and a mod has asked people to stay focused, is it improper to quote that instruction later on if it happens again? --- ## [Bootb is Banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bootb-is-banned/979893)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bootb-is-banned/979893 "2023-02-16T14:11:09Z")
You can’t Pit the staff, and you can’t make Pit-style attacks on the staff in ATMB. This is the way Ed phrased it in his revised rules: His post was definitely abusive and contemptuous. He insulted Aspenglow about he… --- ## [Thread idea/question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-idea-question/979787)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-idea-question/979787 "2023-02-16T16:28:32Z")
Has there ever been a debate thread where Dopers argued their pet political/social issues, but did so intentionally from the opposite position that they personally hold (e.g. gun control, abortion, capitalist markets, va… --- ## [Notification: unread message - but no message](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notification-unread-message-but-no-message/979872)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notification-unread-message-but-no-message/979872 "2023-02-16T13:58:08Z")
My user avatar-icon at top right shows the little green numerical bubble as if I have an unread private message in my inbox. When I tap or click the icon to pull down the notifications, I see a list of recent public mes… --- ## [What to do about hijacks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-hijacks/979509)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-hijacks/979509 "2023-02-15T17:46:08Z")
What is the proper response to an overlong hijack? Comment in the thread? Notify a mod? Live with it? In the schadenfreude thread I recently tried the first option twice (slippers and anthem) with a modicum of success, … --- ## [How do you spoiler texts/links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-spoiler-texts-links/979743)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-spoiler-texts-links/979743 "2023-02-14T13:03:30Z")
How do you spoiler text/links and does that qualify said text for the two-click rule? --- ## [User D\_Anconia has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-d-anconia-has-been-banned/979574)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-d-anconia-has-been-banned/979574 "2023-02-10T12:15:44Z")
User D\_Anconia or D’Anconia has been banned. He has had 4 warnings since July 2021 and 6 more in the 3 years before that. More importantly he has had a pair of 1 week suspensions for trolling, and for hijacking a threa… --- ## [Resolved: Moderators shouldn't moderate threads they are actively participating in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-moderators-shouldnt-moderate-threads-they-are-actively-participating-in/979466)
**Author:** [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-moderators-shouldnt-moderate-threads-they-are-actively-participating-in/979466 "2023-02-08T06:09:47Z")
From the SOTU thread 2/7/23: State of the Union address Feb. 7, 2023 - Politics & Elections - Straight Dope Message Board Aspenglow is actively participating from the beginning as a poster. Suggesting that “MAGA Repub… --- ## [Problems with "take it to the Pit" (i.e., pitting someone instead of dealing with it in-thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problems-with-take-it-to-the-pit-i-e-pitting-someone-instead-of-dealing-with-it-in-thread/979277)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problems-with-take-it-to-the-pit-i-e-pitting-someone-instead-of-dealing-with-it-in-thread/979277 "2023-02-04T23:18:58Z")
I am not questioning here a specific mod decision. I am also not questioning the the rule itself per se: it would not be conducive to the purpose and atmosphere of the board to flame people out or get into an extended of… --- ## [Stifling debate without justification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stifling-debate-without-justification/978905)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stifling-debate-without-justification/978905 "2023-02-01T01:16:20Z")
Wow. I do not understand why What\_Exit is suddenly coming down on me like a ton of bricks. Closed my debate All Americans need education in Black studies once and came back almost immediately threatening it again. Insul… --- ## [Why doesn't the "Today in History" thread show up in threadsearch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-today-in-history-thread-show-up-in-threadsearch/979009)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-the-today-in-history-thread-show-up-in-threadsearch/979009 "2023-01-31T13:50:46Z")
There is a thread called Today in History. @panache45 used to post to it regularly, keeping it going, along with other posters. Now that panache45 doesn’t seem to post here any more, the thread has dropped away. I’ve … --- ## [Pinning Cecil's Columns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinning-cecils-columns/978926)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinning-cecils-columns/978926 "2023-01-28T22:22:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from Straight Dope 1/27/2023: Could artificial intelligence replace journalists?: Would it be easier for you guys to just have a dedicated topic titled “Read Cecil’s Latest Column Here!” and ju… --- ## [Thread-banning in "MGT Must Go" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-banning-in-mgt-must-go-thread/978849)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-banning-in-mgt-must-go-thread/978849 "2023-01-28T01:49:34Z")
Concerning this post: Sure, a double transgression of non-English and (sort of) threatening of life. Regardless, I thought a thread ban for what I thought was over-the-top, hyberbolic vitriol (“destroy!”) was excessiv… --- ## [iPhone browser problems today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-browser-problems-today/978754)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-browser-problems-today/978754 "2023-01-26T20:50:03Z")
The first time I went to the SDMB on my iPhone today, there was a message on screen informing me that my browser (Safari) was not compatible. A link directed me to browsehappy.com, where I could find more about other br… --- ## [Why is ' Why is assisted suicide for mental illness controversial?' controversial? {It Wasn't, it was a Trock Thread}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-why-is-assisted-suicide-for-mental-illness-controversial-controversial-it-wasnt-it-was-a-trock-thread/978498)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-why-is-assisted-suicide-for-mental-illness-controversial-controversial-it-wasnt-it-was-a-trock-thread/978498 "2023-01-25T21:55:02Z")
Thread went bye-bye. The discussion seemed cordial and respectful. Lots of relevant social issues out on the plate for consideration. ¿Que pasa? --- ## [Unpinning older Straight Dope Columns from the Latest List](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpinning-older-straight-dope-columns-from-the-latest-list/978535)
**Author:** [@Dancer\_Flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dancer_Flight)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpinning-older-straight-dope-columns-from-the-latest-list/978535 "2023-01-23T15:59:07Z")
It’s fantastic that Cecil is back in the saddle again, and it’s nice to be able to go straight to the latest offering of wisdom to the teeming masses. But is it possible to limit the pinned articles to just the latest? … --- ## [7 day suspension for D\_Anconia for hijacking and quoting user out of context](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-day-suspension-for-d-anconia-for-hijacking-and-quoting-user-out-of-context/978055)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-day-suspension-for-d-anconia-for-hijacking-and-quoting-user-out-of-context/978055 "2023-01-23T05:00:00Z")
He has been warned for hijacking threads multiple times and did it yet again, but this time by grievously misquoting DrDeth to make his hijacking point. Tax avoidance was not the subject of the thread. And what he cut… --- ## [No alert for a new post to my thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-alert-for-a-new-post-to-my-thread/978334)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-alert-for-a-new-post-to-my-thread/978334 "2023-01-17T22:07:26Z")
Normally the first thing I do after signing in is clicking on my avatar to see the replies to any threads I may have started. I started a thread back in April about cover songs that has a post to it yesterday (Jan 15) bu… --- ## [Would A Post About A Job Opening Be Untoward (and if not, where to put it)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-post-about-a-job-opening-be-untoward-and-if-not-where-to-put-it/978355)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-post-about-a-job-opening-be-untoward-and-if-not-where-to-put-it/978355 "2023-01-17T15:27:25Z")
The company I do contract work for is trying to bring on some more people. It’s WFH freelance work and I’m sure plenty of Dopers might qualify and/or be interested. Full disclosure: I would get a $300 bonus for each hire… --- ## [Moderation in the Cat Avatar thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderation-in-the-cat-avatar-thread/978206)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderation-in-the-cat-avatar-thread/978206 "2023-01-16T15:40:56Z")
I have a bone to pick with the moderation in the Cat Avatar thread. Did anyone seriously perceive Wolfpup’s playful joking as threadshitting??? Was it reported as threadshitting? Are cats really this thin-skinned that l… --- ## [How do you "delete a post"? {Posters cannot}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-delete-a-post-posters-cannot/956284)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-delete-a-post-posters-cannot/956284 "2023-01-14T22:06:21Z")
I’ve seen this now and then: “this post deleted by poster” How do you do that? --- ## [New Cecil Columns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-cecil-columns/978183)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-cecil-columns/978183 "2023-01-13T21:52:40Z")
Is there any way to subscribe or otherwise get an email when Cecil posts a new column in that forum? I don’t want to miss them when they come out. --- ## [AK84 has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ak84-has-been-banned/978133)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ak84-has-been-banned/978133 "2023-01-12T21:30:02Z")
For a continued pattern of personal insults and refusing to abide by SDMB rules, AK84 has been banned. Links to warnings: Personal Insults: Are cities in Europe cold and dark due to lack of Russian gas? - #13 Personal… --- ## [Who had/has the best RBF (Resting Bitch Face)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-has-the-best-rbf-resting-bitch-face/977996)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-has-the-best-rbf-resting-bitch-face/977996 "2023-01-11T11:52:24Z")
I nominate Jo Van Fleet. --- ## [What If? 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-2/971851)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-2/971851 "2023-01-10T16:15:28Z")
The SDMB has been name checked- page 166. On that page, Randall Munroe in his hugely entertaining book “What If? 2” mentions the SDMB - “What is the density of cocaine? I spent a while reading though a wonderfully ear… --- ## [Brazil thread moderation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazil-thread-moderation/977890)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brazil-thread-moderation/977890 "2023-01-08T20:21:19Z")
Putting this comment on moderation in the appropriate forum. I appreciate your keeping the thread on track, but please don’t be overly strict about this. There are some obvious parallels between Bolsonaro and Trump, es… --- ## [Jumping off the "Welshing" thread \[misogynistic slurs\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-off-the-welshing-thread-misogynistic-slurs/977604)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-off-the-welshing-thread-misogynistic-slurs/977604 "2023-01-06T04:07:25Z")
I’m surprised about the offensiveness of “Welshing”. It’s not a word I remember ever using, but I understand and agree with retiring it. However, I am amazed and confused by the lazair faire attitude shown here for the w… --- ## [When did you stop beating your wife? Challenging loaded questions in FQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-stop-beating-your-wife-challenging-loaded-questions-in-fq/977291)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-stop-beating-your-wife-challenging-loaded-questions-in-fq/977291 "2023-01-04T00:51:41Z")
My concern here is that the moderators are failing to distinguish between a reasonable restriction of scope in a thread, and forcing acceptance of a dubious premise in the OP. Regarding this thread: Any evidence that t… --- ## [Second warning a bit harsh here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-warning-a-bit-harsh-here/977505)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-warning-a-bit-harsh-here/977505 "2023-01-02T14:26:52Z")
Not a deep philosophical conundrum on moderation policy or anything, I just thought the second warning to @Mighty\_Mouse in this thread was a bit harsh. It hardly seems like the back and forth there was so heated that @… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=18)