# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=171 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 172 --- ## [I made the SD better--how? Please don't help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-the-sd-better-how-please-dont-help/635696)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2012, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-the-sd-better-how-please-dont-help/635696 "2012-09-26T00:05:07Z")
Dunno what I did but recently I musta done something that puts 100 threads on the page I’m viewing–previously (like for the past 10 years) I only saw 50 threads per page. What’d I do? Actually, there is a way for you to… --- ## [Would this thread be against the rules?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-thread-be-against-the-rules/635631)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-thread-be-against-the-rules/635631 "2012-09-25T19:42:38Z")
Would an IMHO or maybe CS or MPSIMS thread titled “what are the most recent 25 movies you downloaded”, with the thread content being what you would expect given that title, be against the rules? --- ## [Problem with navigation in the Straight Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-navigation-in-the-straight-dope/635644)
**Author:** [@Daylate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daylate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-navigation-in-the-straight-dope/635644 "2012-09-25T02:25:32Z")
Having a little problem with navigation in the Straight Dope. (Windows XP, and IE 8) This just started yesterday. The back button on the browser toolbar periodically stops working. Cllicking on it once, or multiple t… --- ## [Is "Hebe" a racial slur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hebe-a-racial-slur/635098)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hebe-a-racial-slur/635098 "2012-09-23T19:57:38Z")
After seeing this thread: For the Hebes (sp) - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board closed because it used a “racial slur” I asked my wife and she disagreed and so do I. FWIW, we a… --- ## [This is a test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/635185)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/635185 "2012-09-23T17:07:07Z")
1 2 3 --- ## [Rather Obvious Trolling in the Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rather-obvious-trolling-in-the-pit/635389)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rather-obvious-trolling-in-the-pit/635389 "2012-09-23T06:51:19Z")
Some time back, Euthanasiast was warned for trolling because the title of a thread he started in the Pit was “misleading”. I and many others disagreed, but that is not really the point. The rule seems to be that thread… --- ## [If "Paki" is acceptable to use then what other slurs are? Nigger? Spic? Homo? Jap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-paki-is-acceptable-to-use-then-what-other-slurs-are-nigger-spic-homo-jap/628375)
**Author:** [@Ibn\_Warraq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibn_Warraq)\ **Replies:** 352\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-paki-is-acceptable-to-use-then-what-other-slurs-are-nigger-spic-homo-jap/628375 "2012-09-23T06:21:58Z")
A couple of weeks ago there was a bit of a flare up in one of the Israel threads when a poster decided to add this bit of gasoline to the fire. For those unaware, Paki is a racial slur used against not just Pakistanis … --- ## [Might as well try to nip this in the bud (Paterno thread references)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-as-well-try-to-nip-this-in-the-bud-paterno-thread-references/635312)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2012, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-as-well-try-to-nip-this-in-the-bud-paterno-thread-references/635312 "2012-09-20T22:46:07Z")
Somewhat before the Paterno thread ground to a halt I decided to stop posting in it. Paterno had died, my point had been made, and there seemed to be no reason to continue it further. I allowed the sniping at me and the … --- ## [Should I be complaining about this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-complaining-about-this/635193)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2012, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-complaining-about-this/635193 "2012-09-20T14:11:34Z")
I’m not really sure… I was having some fun, and AFAIK I wasn’t violating any rules, but TubaDiva told me to knock it off. I was experimenting with changing my Custom User Title. I wanted to make it “BANNED” but that is… --- ## [Does anyone else often see a missing forum in the drop down box?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-often-see-a-missing-forum-in-the-drop-down-box/632329)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-often-see-a-missing-forum-in-the-drop-down-box/632329 "2012-09-19T19:14:22Z")
This is very peculiar and certainly not a big deal, but in the drop down box in the bottom right titled “forum jump” I fairly often, I would say around 1 in 20 or 30 times, will have one missing forum where I just see a … --- ## [Links per post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-per-post/633879)
**Author:** [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-per-post/633879 "2012-09-19T13:32:45Z")
A fairly simple question: How many links can one put in a post? --- ## [Is there a way to change the number of search results per page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-number-of-search-results-per-page/634391)
**Author:** [@iamnotbatman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamnotbatman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-change-the-number-of-search-results-per-page/634391 "2012-09-19T02:04:26Z")
I’ve done my best to go through the settings under “User CP” but can’t find anything. Search results, such as clicking on “New Posts” are limited to 25 posts per page, which can be very annoying. --- ## [Heil Twickster!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heil-twickster/635097)
**Author:** [@cynyc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cynyc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heil-twickster/635097 "2012-09-18T19:48:06Z")
I got another Stick by Twick for my Happy New Year thread. --- ## [How Old is Cecil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-is-cecil/634531)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-is-cecil/634531 "2012-09-18T07:59:08Z")
Or is he immortal? --- ## [Forum Location Notices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-location-notices/634897)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-location-notices/634897 "2012-09-18T03:41:11Z")
Sometimes, after reading a long thread I don’t recall what forum I’m in. (I’m a Geezer) Any chance we could get a permanent notice, next to where the time and date is, just saying what forum we’re in? I’ve notice a lot … --- ## [Let's talk about etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-etv78/634622)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2012, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-etv78/634622 "2012-09-17T15:02:14Z")
I honestly don’t know what to think. The guy has admitted trolling other boards, and he has posted about his medical issues here in the past. I’m no longer sure the guy even does have spina bifida. This is his OP quo… --- ## [Search issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-issue/634729)
**Author:** [@BDBoop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BDBoop)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-issue/634729 "2012-09-15T15:56:00Z")
No matter that I haven’t hit it for probably five minutes, when I hit the “search” button, I am informed that I have to wait 120 seconds. I think it’s broken. :frowning: --- ## [Tapatalk doesn't like Wi-Fi spots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-doesnt-like-wi-fi-spots/634733)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-doesnt-like-wi-fi-spots/634733 "2012-09-15T15:48:42Z")
I find that Tapatalk often doesn’t like locks Wi- Fi spots. If I’m on a coffeeshop or some other place with free Wi-Fi, I can’t log on the SDMB with Tapatalk - get a message that the server won’t let me. Anyone else run… --- ## [Convince me to subscribe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-subscribe/633478)
**Author:** [@Bozuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bozuit)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-subscribe/633478 "2012-09-15T15:14:12Z")
I’ve been using this board for a little while and certainly am getting some entertainment out of it. When I get so much use out of a site I like to contribute in some way. But even $15 a year isn’t peanuts to me, and the… --- ## [Membership](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/membership/634765)
**Author:** [@BDBoop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BDBoop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/membership/634765 "2012-09-15T15:11:40Z")
RHIP? I’m thinking about coughing up $14.99, but where do I see what that gets me? --- ## [Search is busted again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-is-busted-again/634382)
**Author:** [@spinky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spinky)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-is-busted-again/634382 "2012-09-13T22:10:08Z")
Looks like PHP is running out of memory. Here’s the error, which is the only text on a plain white page: Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 536870912 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 71 bytes) in /home/straightdope… --- ## [And the Winner of GQ is...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-winner-of-gq-is/634526)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-winner-of-gq-is/634526 "2012-09-13T15:45:34Z")
I’m procrastinating wildly here. So I thought I’d look up which GQ question has had the most views without a reply. Could it be said to be the hardest question ever asked on the forum? Well, probably not considering some… --- ## [Why is this insulting? Warning in Great Debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-insulting-warning-in-great-debates/634383)
**Author:** [@martu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/martu)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-insulting-warning-in-great-debates/634383 "2012-09-13T15:37:51Z")
I received the following warning in Great Debates: My post that caused the problem is: Is it the coward bit or bigot bit that is insulting? This is a serious question, let us assume (for it is true) that I lack certa… --- ## [Who performs the Straight Dope podcast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-performs-the-straight-dope-podcast/634338)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-performs-the-straight-dope-podcast/634338 "2012-09-13T15:18:10Z")
Who is the guy who recites the column? --- ## ["new posts" how many pages do you go back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts-how-many-pages-do-you-go-back/634430)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts-how-many-pages-do-you-go-back/634430 "2012-09-13T12:11:56Z")
if you are trying to keep up on the SD by clicking on “new posts”, how many pages do you go back? and how often do you do that - once a day? twice? I’m trying to cut down on my internet time & wondering what is the mos… --- ## [Length of Time to edit a post before you can't edit it any more.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/length-of-time-to-edit-a-post-before-you-cant-edit-it-any-more/634492)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/length-of-time-to-edit-a-post-before-you-cant-edit-it-any-more/634492 "2012-09-13T04:52:57Z")
I have found that after I first make a post, I can edit it for about five minutes but no longer. I understand the administrators of this board have made the decision as to how long people should be allowed to edit their… --- ## [Is it possible to insert a picture into my posts without forcing the reader to click on a link?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-insert-a-picture-into-my-posts-without-forcing-the-reader-to-click-on-a-link/633994)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-insert-a-picture-into-my-posts-without-forcing-the-reader-to-click-on-a-link/633994 "2012-09-13T02:46:05Z")
For example: --- ## [Straight Dope Store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-store/634245)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-store/634245 "2012-09-12T11:04:23Z")
Not exactly related to the site, but is the Straight Dope Store no longer available? My browser won’t let me go there. I’m looking for Straight Dope/Cecil books. --- ## [Doubleclick.net Nonsense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doubleclick-net-nonsense/634396)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doubleclick-net-nonsense/634396 "2012-09-11T15:49:17Z")
Here’s something I’ve been running into for a while: While browsing a forum, I’ll click on a thread, read it, then hit my back button. Nothing happens. When I look at the previous page dropdown, it’s filled with one a… --- ## [Lost in translation.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-translation/633476)
**Author:** [@Freakenstein](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freakenstein)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-translation/633476 "2012-09-10T21:27:33Z")
I tried to find something on GD rules and here, but found nothing about this situation. English is not My first language. My first language isn’t even related to any western Europe languages. It has totally different wa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=170) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=172)