# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=19 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [Will the moderators contact missing members?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-moderators-contact-missing-members/974018)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-moderators-contact-missing-members/974018 "2022-10-31T22:50:04Z")
We all have to have a valid email that is available for admins and or mods to contact us if necessary. I’m wondering if anyone asks for a “well check” on a SDMB member whose gone uncharacteristically silent on the board… --- ## [Gender, race, and other issues (split off from Doper Demographics thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-race-and-other-issues-split-off-from-doper-demographics-thread/971091)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 332\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-race-and-other-issues-split-off-from-doper-demographics-thread/971091 "2022-10-30T13:07:15Z")
As I said in my mod note in the Doper Demographics thread, we did not want to go into other issues like race and gender so that the demographics thread would not be hijacked. Several dopers did not pay attention to this … --- ## [Doper Demographics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-demographics/970834)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-demographics/970834 "2022-10-27T19:00:30Z")
What is the age ranges of the Dopers? Who’s represented most? Are there more males than females? --- ## [This wasn't junior moderating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-wasnt-junior-moderating/973734)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-wasnt-junior-moderating/973734 "2022-10-27T12:06:25Z")
In this thread I ask a simple question. When Mike Pence was asked if he would vote for Trump, he said “Well, there might be someone else I’d prefer more.” I asked whether he meant himself. I spelled out that I wante… --- ## [A post was split to a new topic: SPAMMER collection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-post-was-split-to-a-new-topic-spammer-collection/973836)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-post-was-split-to-a-new-topic-spammer-collection/973836 "2022-10-27T01:26:25Z")
Noticed this recently in a resurrected thread on the ownership of the UN building: Are we now taking spam/bot posts and saving them elsewhere? Maybe we have always done that, but I always percieved “being whisked awa… --- ## [I do NOT dispute this moderation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-dispute-this-moderation/973764)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-dispute-this-moderation/973764 "2022-10-25T16:50:16Z")
I’m just here to clarify what I was trying to say. Telling people that their getting upset by what you are saying is a function of their own stupidity or weakness is what I was referring to as “gaslighting” not implyi… --- ## [How do you preview a post before submitting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-preview-a-post-before-submitting/973611)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-preview-a-post-before-submitting/973611 "2022-10-21T23:16:41Z")
See heading. Thanks --- ## [Do we need private profiles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-need-private-profiles/973602)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-need-private-profiles/973602 "2022-10-21T17:49:02Z")
Profiles in this board serve almost no purpose. If I hide my profile, I am not removing the ability for other posters to look at my activity. I’m just making it inconvenient. Specifically, if I hide my profile, other po… --- ## [Lowell returns to merit based admissions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowell-returns-to-merit-based-admissions/973431)
**Author:** [@damuriajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/damuriajashi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowell-returns-to-merit-based-admissions/973431 "2022-10-18T14:59:45Z")
--- ## [Question about use of quoted material](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-use-of-quoted-material/972961)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-use-of-quoted-material/972961 "2022-10-08T23:28:45Z")
I have a question about a passage from a book I’m reading at the moment. To get the most accurate answer from the folks I would prefer to show the passage and ask about it, rather than try to extract the guts of the mate… --- ## [Downloading StraightDope forum pages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-straightdope-forum-pages/972485)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-straightdope-forum-pages/972485 "2022-10-07T23:54:11Z")
I like to download and save webpages to read later or as a reference. I’ve noticed that when I download a straightdope thread it only saves part of it? Am I doing something wrong or is this just how the website functions… --- ## [Sock Rules between Message Boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sock-rules-between-message-boards/972660)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sock-rules-between-message-boards/972660 "2022-10-05T01:53:39Z")
Forgive me if this seems like a stupid question, but I’m really unsure about what being a sock entails. Let me explain. I recently registered on the Giraffe Boards and used another name, Five Points Under. I really di… --- ## [Apology for inappropriate post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apology-for-inappropriate-post/972639)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apology-for-inappropriate-post/972639 "2022-10-04T21:55:19Z")
In the now-closed “Which classical goddess was the bustiest”. You know it’s strange: I don’t actually do drugs but too frequently I find myself saying “what was I thinking?”. In any event I can only plea stupidity rather… --- ## [Please change the name of this thread {done}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-change-the-name-of-this-thread-done/972714)
**Author:** [@WellHelloThere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WellHelloThere)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-change-the-name-of-this-thread-done/972714 "2022-10-04T21:21:07Z")
Unbeknowst to me, a thread was created to spin off of some comments I made in the Russian refugee thread. The title of the thread is inflammatory and does not align with my arguments, I would appreciate it if the title w… --- ## [I object strenuously to this moderator instruction in the Ukraine Breaking News thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-object-strenuously-to-this-moderator-instruction-in-the-ukraine-breaking-news-thread/972437)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-object-strenuously-to-this-moderator-instruction-in-the-ukraine-breaking-news-thread/972437 "2022-10-01T19:52:19Z")
Generally speaking, the purpose of a breaking news thread is to share information about an emerging event. Developments in a high-profile story can move quickly, so a breaking news thread acts as a sort of clearinghouse … --- ## [Clarification of rule about public vs. private information](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-of-rule-about-public-vs-private-information/972407)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-of-rule-about-public-vs-private-information/972407 "2022-09-28T19:19:39Z")
An SDMB user recently flagged this post: … with the comment that it may violate this SDMB rule: No posting of personal information. To reiterate the above, do not post others’ private contact information (email, pho… --- ## [Reporting spam and User categories - 2 questions in one post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-spam-and-user-categories-2-questions-in-one-post/972260)
**Author:** [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-spam-and-user-categories-2-questions-in-one-post/972260 "2022-09-27T20:03:05Z")
I recently ran across a spam post by a new user. I was unable to report it directly because the three dot symbol that contains the flag icon was not displayed. The post only showed the link icon and the bookmark icon. I … --- ## [How to reply to multiple comments in one post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-reply-to-multiple-comments-in-one-post/972172)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-reply-to-multiple-comments-in-one-post/972172 "2022-09-26T20:02:34Z")
Instead of making a hash of a thread by replying to multiple people individually how do you quote several people in one reply? I hope that makes some kind of sense…thank you! --- ## [Am I permitted to ask a mod about a decision?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-permitted-to-ask-a-mod-about-a-decision/972034)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-permitted-to-ask-a-mod-about-a-decision/972034 "2022-09-26T17:54:02Z")
In this thread, @puzzlegal told me not to post political jabs in a breaking news thread. My post was in response to one about Pelosi’s trip, but I’m genuinely puzzled at the connection. In what way it was a political jab… --- ## [How in the world do I build a poll using the poll maker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-in-the-world-do-i-build-a-poll-using-the-poll-maker/962683)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-in-the-world-do-i-build-a-poll-using-the-poll-maker/962683 "2022-09-25T19:40:06Z")
I think I might need step-by-step instructions. --- ## [Question about the FAQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-faq/971848)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-faq/971848 "2022-09-22T19:06:03Z")
I just encountered the SDMB FAQ. It includes the statement, Rather than posting “+1” or “Agreed”, use the Like button. Is this a C&P error, or ominous forshadowing of horrors to come? --- ## [Ohhhh, What\_Exit... that's not what doxxing is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohhhh-what-exit-thats-not-what-doxxing-is/971641)
**Author:** [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohhhh-what-exit-thats-not-what-doxxing-is/971641 "2022-09-16T07:15:59Z")
Continuing the discussion from Claims of "Ritual Abuse". Whats the reason?: Put everything back, please. Thanks. --- ## [Imgur images — how to not truncate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imgur-images-how-to-not-truncate/971569)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imgur-images-how-to-not-truncate/971569 "2022-09-15T09:00:40Z")
I asked this in another thread, not ATMB IIRC, but I don’t recall the answer. How can I include an imgur image without it being truncated? Example — … --- ## [Soft porn ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soft-porn-ads/967077)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soft-porn-ads/967077 "2022-09-13T20:35:13Z")
All over the message board are ads for “bonvoyages” “female athletes show too much!”. It’s almost every single ad on the board for me. I am also getting messages that those ads contain viruses. What I’m not sure about i… --- ## [I'm trying to understand why this thread got closed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-to-understand-why-this-thread-got-closed/971292)
**Author:** [@damuriajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/damuriajashi)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-to-understand-why-this-thread-got-closed/971292 "2022-09-11T06:21:45Z")
I am assuming you are referring to the sea lion cartoon when you say you almost issued a warning. Does everyone get away without a warning for a clear violation or only the ones with “clean records”? If that’s the ca… --- ## [Continuing the discussion from ATMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/continuing-the-discussion-from-atmb/971349)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/continuing-the-discussion-from-atmb/971349 "2022-09-11T03:51:43Z")
Continuing the discussion from I'm trying to understand why this thread got closed: I don’t think that’s the case, and I don’t think the mods here are biased. But I do think this TJHSST school hits too close to home fo… --- ## [Was it reasonable to close my "Should Biden unveil the Donald and Melania Trump portraits? I mean, will that even be an option?" thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-it-reasonable-to-close-my-should-biden-unveil-the-donald-and-melania-trump-portraits-i-mean-will-that-even-be-an-option-thread/971167)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-it-reasonable-to-close-my-should-biden-unveil-the-donald-and-melania-trump-portraits-i-mean-will-that-even-be-an-option-thread/971167 "2022-09-09T05:38:21Z")
I hardly care enough to argue about this and am not going to start engaging in moderation debate after 22+ years on the board. I don’t want my thread moved to the pit because I’m not really pitting anyone. It see… --- ## [Roger\_That has been banned for 6 Warnings in 16 months and a 1 week suspension. Warnings from 4 different mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-that-has-been-banned-for-6-warnings-in-16-months-and-a-1-week-suspension-warnings-from-4-different-mods/971140)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-that-has-been-banned-for-6-warnings-in-16-months-and-a-1-week-suspension-warnings-from-4-different-mods/971140 "2022-09-07T14:16:16Z")
@Roger\_That has been banned for 6 Warnings in 16 months and a 1 week suspension. This is quite the achievement. Warnings from 4 different mods. He has been disagreeable from the start and very much a problematic poster a… --- ## [Searching for posts by the poster’s name only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-posts-by-the-poster-s-name-only/969312)
**Author:** [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-posts-by-the-poster-s-name-only/969312 "2022-09-06T04:15:23Z")
To further explain: my user name is also the name of an iconic guitar brand. If I do a search for my posts or threads, is there a way to do so that excludes all the instances in guitar threads? IOW, search for “Stratoc… --- ## [Curious modding in MPSIMS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-modding-in-mpsims/970683)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-modding-in-mpsims/970683 "2022-09-05T04:47:41Z")
In the thread titled “General car talk”, in response to posts from Sam Stone pertaining to the future of electric car manufacture, we find this from puzzlegal: You might want to start a new thread to discuss the future… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=18) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=20)