# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=181 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 182 --- ## [Warnings For Links to NY Times?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warnings-for-links-to-ny-times/620727)
**Author:** [@2sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2sense)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warnings-for-links-to-ny-times/620727 "2012-05-07T18:45:14Z")
Would it be worthwhile to encourage posters to note when they are linking to the New York Times Online? They have moved to a 20 article views per month limit unless you subscribe. I don’t read the paper but I do follow P… --- ## [Do you also report spammers to their hosts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-also-report-spammers-to-their-hosts/621174)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-also-report-spammers-to-their-hosts/621174 "2012-05-07T18:03:31Z")
This is from a recent spam message on GQ: (I have broken the links) Do/should the mods also report this guy to beeplog and squarespace or is it futile? --- ## [Can we have thread tags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-thread-tags/618378)
**Author:** [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-thread-tags/618378 "2012-05-06T19:54:48Z")
Thread tags are a great way for user-generated content to categorize threads. It lets posters find related threads without taxing the search engine. Naturally adding a tag should be restricted to posters who’ve been ar… --- ## [Does this board really need paid subscribers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-board-really-need-paid-subscribers/620797)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-board-really-need-paid-subscribers/620797 "2012-05-05T12:24:46Z")
Back when we went to pay to post, I was on board. I understood this place needed money to stay afloat. That doesn’t seem to be the case any more though. Now we’ve got more sponsors than you can shake a stick at. --- ## [I've been warned for accusing another of trolling.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-warned-for-accusing-another-of-trolling/620835)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-warned-for-accusing-another-of-trolling/620835 "2012-05-04T23:00:42Z")
We really need clarify this rule, Idle Thoughts. I never accused Sicks Ate of being a troll, I accused him of trolling. There is a difference, In this thread Sicks Ate posted about a gay Republican who came out against… --- ## [Changes in Thread Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-in-thread-titles/620846)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-in-thread-titles/620846 "2012-05-04T14:22:19Z")
Specifically, I’m referring to this thread. Quite correctly, Twickster later changed the title and merged the thread with another. The new title more accurately describes the thread content. However, before the title c… --- ## [Can we Define "Spoiler" Please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-define-spoiler-please/619820)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-define-spoiler-please/619820 "2012-05-04T01:59:59Z")
In this week’s “House” thread there is a poster complaining about being “Spoiled” because somebody mentions what was shown in the preview for next week. The publicly shown on television, planned and approved by the dire… --- ## [What is the average age of SDMB users?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-average-age-of-sdmb-users/620740)
**Author:** [@gvozd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gvozd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-average-age-of-sdmb-users/620740 "2012-05-03T18:18:28Z")
Greetings Exalted Ones, Has there been any survey conducted or any knowledge concerning the average of SDMB users? --- ## [Can anyone get chartered membership?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-get-chartered-membership/620725)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2012, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-get-chartered-membership/620725 "2012-05-03T13:57:03Z")
I’m thinking of getting it. Are there any benefits? Where does the money go? --- ## [How are "socks" (banned posters with new pseudonyms) discovered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-socks-banned-posters-with-new-pseudonyms-discovered/620394)
**Author:** [@wheresmymind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wheresmymind)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-socks-banned-posters-with-new-pseudonyms-discovered/620394 "2012-05-02T00:49:02Z")
Mods: Not sure where it’s appropriate to ask this question, please move it to the correct forum if need be. Also, I realize that for obvious reasons the mods might not want to answer this question. If this question is … --- ## [Paying The Chicago Reader for Charter Membership](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-the-chicago-reader-for-charter-membership/620450)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-the-chicago-reader-for-charter-membership/620450 "2012-05-01T00:18:19Z")
Always the proud '99er, I just re-upped. Surprised to see that my PayPal payment went to the Chicago Reader. Isn’t that out of business. Didn’t I really just pay CL for this service? If so, is the PayPal payment not goi… --- ## [2-second question about reporting spam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-second-question-about-reporting-spam/620123)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-second-question-about-reporting-spam/620123 "2012-04-29T10:17:00Z")
There were several obvious spam posts by the same username. Not fun spam links either, mundane links. Blech. Seeing that two or three other spam posts were already reported, does it help at all to report the third or fo… --- ## [Increase private message storage MASSIVELY](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increase-private-message-storage-massively/614608)
**Author:** [@spankthecrumpet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spankthecrumpet)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increase-private-message-storage-massively/614608 "2012-04-28T20:07:59Z")
My gmail inbox is allowed to reach 7685MB as of today. I currently have thirty thousand, nine hundred and thirteen emails in my inbox, excluding the many others marked as spam. And that takes up only 3310MB. And there ar… --- ## [YET AGAIN Noise-playing auto-playing video ads in threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-again-noise-playing-auto-playing-video-ads-in-threads/619096)
**Author:** [@Sierra\_Indigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sierra_Indigo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-again-noise-playing-auto-playing-video-ads-in-threads/619096 "2012-04-27T12:13:37Z")
An ad for a Kia Rio, in the space between the OP and the first reply, in two separate threads now, one in MPSIMS and one in the Pit. Autoplaying video ad with noise. I did NOT click on it. I did NOT mouse over it. I did … --- ## [TubaDiva: thread closure.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-thread-closure/620014)
**Author:** [@ch4rl3s](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ch4rl3s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-thread-closure/620014 "2012-04-26T15:15:15Z")
From this closed thread… \[QUOTE=TubaDiva\] You’re dragging your arguments from the original thread into this one and that is not appropriate for ATMB. Take this argument elsewhere, please. I’m closing this thread. \[/… --- ## [Looking for advice on forum etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-forum-etiquette/619893)
**Author:** [@JimWhalley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimWhalley)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-forum-etiquette/619893 "2012-04-26T13:43:51Z")
Hi, I’m new to the forum and hoping to get some advice. I’m an academic based in the UK and recently started work on a new project that involves a survey of US opinions. It’s housed in a website and I’m seeking to get… --- ## [Chicago Reader up for sale — effect on SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-reader-up-for-sale-effect-on-sdmb/615559)
**Author:** [@MikeS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeS)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2012, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-reader-up-for-sale-effect-on-sdmb/615559 "2012-04-25T14:09:23Z")
So apparently the Chicago Reader is being shopped around again: Chicago Reader up for sale: Report The transition to Creative Loafing seemed to go all right a few years back, so that’s somewhat reassuring here & now. … --- ## [Ave Atque Vale. Charter Membership!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ave-atque-vale-charter-membership/619680)
**Author:** [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ave-atque-vale-charter-membership/619680 "2012-04-24T08:26:27Z")
After today or tomorrow, I will cease to be a Charter Member of the SDMB. This is not from a loss of interest in the board, nor from an inability or unwillingness to pay. Which is why this thread is in ATMB, not the Pi… --- ## [Miller Lies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miller-lies/619206)
**Author:** [@OldnCrinkly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldnCrinkly)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miller-lies/619206 "2012-04-23T20:17:35Z")
In the IMHO thread On the Attempted Conversion of My Daughter To Christianity, Miller did significantly change my quote, changing the meaning. I did report it, however, since it would be a moderator complaint, I was no… --- ## [You're back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-back/619522)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-back/619522 "2012-04-23T16:28:06Z")
Lost you for a while there. Server not found. You had me worried, guys. --- ## [What constitues a "political jab" in GQ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitues-a-political-jab-in-gq/615951)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-constitues-a-political-jab-in-gq/615951 "2012-04-23T12:08:43Z")
Is the truth a defense? If it’s in any way debateable is it then verboten? --- ## [Using Celebrity Names As Nicks Here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-celebrity-names-as-nicks-here/619345)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2012, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-celebrity-names-as-nicks-here/619345 "2012-04-21T00:01:18Z")
When did this start? For the longest time, I communicated with a member here who identified herself as a famous actress, and led me around by the nose until I finally had enough and put her on ignore. I mentioned the m… --- ## [Mouseover previews and subscribed thread emails should omit contents of spoiler tags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouseover-previews-and-subscribed-thread-emails-should-omit-contents-of-spoiler-tags/619250)
**Author:** [@Grumman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grumman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouseover-previews-and-subscribed-thread-emails-should-omit-contents-of-spoiler-tags/619250 "2012-04-20T14:19:16Z")
In response to this post. It’s a known bug that spoiler tags do not function in mouseover previews of the first post of a thread, but having never subscribed to a SDMB thread I was not aware of this second problem. As t… --- ## [Gee I'm a human bean too, or Hello I must be going](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-im-a-human-bean-too-or-hello-i-must-be-going/619355)
**Author:** [@cynyc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cynyc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-im-a-human-bean-too-or-hello-i-must-be-going/619355 "2012-04-20T03:59:37Z")
In PM’s I kiddingly (is that a word?) called somebody a “dum-dum.” This was a terrible thing and now she/he has me on ignore or something (block.) Sniff. I know–don’t let the door kick me in the ass. --- ## [Is there anyway to search for posts that quote your posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anyway-to-search-for-posts-that-quote-your-posts/619322)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anyway-to-search-for-posts-that-quote-your-posts/619322 "2012-04-19T23:03:42Z")
Just as the title says. Can you search for instances where people directly responded to something you posted? Thanks. --- ## [Moderator Conduct: tomndebb in 'Concerning "Why I hate religion..."'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-conduct-tomndebb-in-concerning-why-i-hate-religion/617154)
**Author:** [@ch4rl3s](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ch4rl3s)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-conduct-tomndebb-in-concerning-why-i-hate-religion/617154 "2012-04-19T15:45:21Z")
It seems to me that tomndebb’s conduct towards me in this thread is probably against the rules and against any code of conduct for moderators. \[QUOTE=tomndebb\] However, as a poster, I do not choose to engage you. Your … --- ## [What would happen if a poll was moved into GQ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-a-poll-was-moved-into-gq/618887)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-a-poll-was-moved-into-gq/618887 "2012-04-19T12:53:55Z")
What happens if a mod tries to move a thread with a poll into a forum that does not allow them? Will the poll still work, or does the software disable it? Or does the sky fall and the oceans boil? --- ## [So, what happened?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-happened/619002)
**Author:** [@Astral\_Rejection](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astral_Rejection)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-happened/619002 "2012-04-19T03:13:37Z")
Title says it all. I’m just curious! --- ## [So this is weird...(some board hiccups)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-this-is-weird-some-board-hiccups/619062)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-this-is-weird-some-board-hiccups/619062 "2012-04-18T14:30:22Z")
I moused over this thread in MPSIMS “Where were you when the lights went out?” and this is the text that shows: I clicked on the thread to see how the title and the text were related but the text doesn’t show up anywhe… --- ## [Problem with the board - threads redirecting to themselves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-the-board-threads-redirecting-to-themselves/618847)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-the-board-threads-redirecting-to-themselves/618847 "2012-04-18T14:28:06Z")
The title is probably not the best description of my issue. Here goes: sometimes when I am reading threads on this board, the back button does not take me out of the thread, but just reloads the page I’m currently readi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=180) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=182)