# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=197 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 198 --- ## [Lines between Listed Items](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lines-between-listed-items/592674)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lines-between-listed-items/592674 "2011-08-19T02:45:31Z")
I just did Crown Prince of Irony’s political beliefs list. He asked that there be a blank line between bulleted items in a list. The only way I could figure out to do it was thusly: \[ul\]\[li\]Item 1\[/li\]put a character … --- ## [Question about what constitutes "off topic"...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-what-constitutes-off-topic/593201)
**Author:** [@markm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markm)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-what-constitutes-off-topic/593201 "2011-08-18T23:44:56Z")
or hi-jacking: On other boards I frequent, if a topic is “I like spam and cheese sandwiches” and someone comes in and says “You know, I like spambled eggs. Spam really boosts the flavor of scrambled eggs.” this is just… --- ## [Ignore list limit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignore-list-limit/592474)
**Author:** [@Swallowed\_My\_Cellphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swallowed_My_Cellphone)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignore-list-limit/592474 "2011-08-18T13:40:51Z")
Is there a limit to the number of people you can put on your ignore list? --- ## [Why won't TubaDiva or Czarscasm address these 2 questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-tubadiva-or-czarscasm-address-these-2-questions/591964)
**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-tubadiva-or-czarscasm-address-these-2-questions/591964 "2011-08-18T00:33:50Z")
I’ve asked two questions of both Czarscasm and TubaDivato absolutely no avail. Yet a single poster asks to be bannedonce and gets his wish damn near instantly. I’m guessing TPTB wished that this whole issue would blow o… --- ## [Polls in the Election forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-in-the-election-forum/592919)
**Author:** [@Aankh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aankh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-in-the-election-forum/592919 "2011-08-17T21:53:35Z")
I’m trying to start a poll ancillary to a thread there, but can’t figure out how. Are they enabled or am I missing something obvious? --- ## [Are You Guys Ignoring Me......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-guys-ignoring-me/592665)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-guys-ignoring-me/592665 "2011-08-17T18:51:35Z")
… because I’m demented and am not to be considered a “normal” Doper (in quotes because I don’t think such a person exists)? I ask, because a couple of times now, I’ve asked for a thread to be closed and it wasn’t done. … --- ## [Can you view poll results without voting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-view-poll-results-without-voting/593014)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-view-poll-results-without-voting/593014 "2011-08-17T13:08:59Z")
I was perusing the Fleshlight thread and was curious to see the poll results but none of the voting options applied to me. I suppose I could log off and see them but that seems like a hassle. Anyway to view the polling r… --- ## [A question of insults](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-of-insults/592292)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-of-insults/592292 "2011-08-16T22:36:49Z")
I have a question about insults. In this thread, Marley23 makes the following statement: It’s a good call. ‘libtard’ is most certainly both an insult AND obvious trolling. No issues with that here. However, in that… --- ## [Ignore List Functionality Borked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignore-list-functionality-borked/592924)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignore-list-functionality-borked/592924 "2011-08-16T18:07:07Z")
I noticed, while viewing a recent thread, that I was able to read a post by someone on my ignore list without having clicked to do so. I verified the name on the ignore list, reloaded the offending thread, and the post w… --- ## [Different labels for Dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-labels-for-dopers/592767)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-labels-for-dopers/592767 "2011-08-16T03:45:13Z")
What’s the difference between: Charter Member Member Guest --- ## [The non-offensive version of soulfrost's "Madam, I must protest"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-non-offensive-version-of-soulfrosts-madam-i-must-protest/591913)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-non-offensive-version-of-soulfrosts-madam-i-must-protest/591913 "2011-08-15T21:32:39Z")
The words are still his, but I’ve taken the liberty of snipping out the most offensive bits, so that his complaints may still be addressed. My edits will be in blue. Here goes: From the Polling without commentary thre… --- ## [Threads about God](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-about-god/592597)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-about-god/592597 "2011-08-14T20:34:04Z")
Why are there so many never ending threads about God spread across GW, GD, and IMHO? Can’t we create a “God Forum” to which all such threads may be sent? I’m speaking as one who recently opened a thread concerning a bibl… --- ## [Does the board verify ages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-board-verify-ages/592386)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-board-verify-ages/592386 "2011-08-14T14:20:35Z")
Checking the Registration Agreement, I see the minimum age is supposed to be thirteen. Is this run on the honor system or is there a procedure for verifying the age of a poster? There’s at least one regular poster who ha… --- ## [If You Add Someone To Your Ignore List.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-add-someone-to-your-ignore-list/592509)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-add-someone-to-your-ignore-list/592509 "2011-08-12T23:15:32Z")
… what do they see if they try to pm you? I looked for this in the FAQ, but didn’t find it addressed. (That doesn’t mean it wasn’t there, however. ;):D) Quasi --- ## [What Does It Matter Which Http:// We Use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-matter-which-http-we-use/592433)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-matter-which-http-we-use/592433 "2011-08-12T21:58:10Z")
When making a hyperlink, why do I have to delete the second http:// and keep the first to make it work? They’re the same and the second one is the one which is actually the one which takes you to the linked page. Thank… --- ## [Czarcasm, why was this thread moved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasm-why-was-this-thread-moved/592313)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasm-why-was-this-thread-moved/592313 "2011-08-12T21:54:05Z")
I’m going to make an effort to keep this non-heated, as I am genuinely baffled by your decision to move this thread from IMHO to Great Debates. The forum description for GD: For long-running discussions of the great qu… --- ## [Shouldn't spoiler boxes be restricted to "spoilers"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shouldnt-spoiler-boxes-be-restricted-to-spoilers/590265)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shouldnt-spoiler-boxes-be-restricted-to-spoilers/590265 "2011-08-12T21:28:57Z")
I don’t know whether anyone else is bothered by this, or whether I’m just a goofball here. But I’m slightly annoyed when I see spoiler boxes used for things other than actual spoilers. What I’m talking about are things … --- ## [Does the SDMB want polling without commentary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-sdmb-want-polling-without-commentary/591763)
**Author:** [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-sdmb-want-polling-without-commentary/591763 "2011-08-12T20:59:12Z")
Plucked from this thread and that one in the avatar affair, but this is about the place of polls. This was another recent IMHO thread that really just wanted a poll. In that case, I understand Czarcasm wanting to av… --- ## [Spyware again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spyware-again/589909)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spyware-again/589909 "2011-08-12T17:50:09Z")
Well, I did a dumbass thing and logged on here through Internet Explorer, (I was using explorer for something else and couldn’t have Firefox open at the time – long story) Apparently, I must have ended up with something… --- ## [You should add a Google+ link to the bottom of threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-should-add-a-google-link-to-the-bottom-of-threads/590524)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-should-add-a-google-link-to-the-bottom-of-threads/590524 "2011-08-12T17:31:16Z")
Down where the Facebook and Twitter, etc., links are, you should add a Google+ “+1” link. It’s easy to do. I put one on my own website just for the hell of it. It’s available through Add This. --- ## [Why Florida law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-florida-law/592383)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-florida-law/592383 "2011-08-12T17:24:57Z")
I was looking at the board’s terms of use. The SDMB is based out of Chicago, Illinois but the terms of use include this: What’s so special about the courts in Tampa, Florida? --- ## ["Firefox prevented this page from automatically redirecting to another page."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-prevented-this-page-from-automatically-redirecting-to-another-page/592130)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-prevented-this-page-from-automatically-redirecting-to-another-page/592130 "2011-08-11T16:19:16Z")
Every time I click on a thread this afternoon I get this notification. Am I the only one? Is this evidence of some sort of malware? I don’t know what page I am being saved from. I thought about clicking Allow but on b… --- ## [Dex: Clarify, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dex-clarify-please/592082)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dex-clarify-please/592082 "2011-08-11T13:42:06Z")
In this thread you said: Later in the same thread, Twickster said: Obviously, both statements cannot be true. I’d like an explanation. --- ## [Two places to Comment on Staff Reports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-places-to-comment-on-staff-reports/592304)
**Author:** [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-places-to-comment-on-staff-reports/592304 "2011-08-11T12:17:05Z")
I assume this is a mistake. Comments on Cecil’s Columns/Staff Reports Comments on Staff Reports --- ## [One for Jerry: Urban 75 migrates from VB to Xenforo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-for-jerry-urban-75-migrates-from-vb-to-xenforo/592214)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-for-jerry-urban-75-migrates-from-vb-to-xenforo/592214 "2011-08-10T21:41:22Z")
A UK messageboard I frequent has just migrated to Xenforo. The tale of the migration is here. I’m not suggesting that the SDMB migrate but I do think that it’s something on which to keep an eye. --- ## [Dex, I'm sorry.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dex-im-sorry/592255)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dex-im-sorry/592255 "2011-08-10T21:40:24Z")
I’ve just become aware of certain information that doesn’t need airing here. I’m sorry for any stress I may have added to your situation. Message board crap takes a backseat to real life any day. Consider the matter d… --- ## [Is August a "down time" for message boards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-august-a-down-time-for-message-boards/592172)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-august-a-down-time-for-message-boards/592172 "2011-08-10T16:29:50Z")
August is always the doldrums in the news business. People are on vacation and news agencies glom onto sensational stories to fill the void. This summer has been pretty good for the news people, they have been able to mi… --- ## [How did this link get made (Cecil page/personal info)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-this-link-get-made-cecil-page-personal-info/592068)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-this-link-get-made-cecil-page-personal-info/592068 "2011-08-10T13:24:17Z")
I am a Realtor. I just clicked on a link in an SDMB thread to take me to one of Cecil’s articles, and on that page was an ad that said, “Meet more buyers for these listings.” Not remarkable so far, but scrolling thru t… --- ## [Testing poll functionality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-poll-functionality/592014)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-poll-functionality/592014 "2011-08-09T23:42:59Z")
Ignore me --- ## [I Like These Monitors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-these-monitors/591804)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-these-monitors/591804 "2011-08-09T17:22:55Z")
I’m fairly new here & don’t know the ropes. But they remind me of grammar school. Remember hall monitors? Some of them were stationed in the stair wells. One time (I don’t know what was wrong with me!) I got out of l… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=196) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=198)