# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=200 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 201 --- ## [The Traveling Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-traveling-poll/589130)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-traveling-poll/589130 "2011-07-15T19:08:29Z")
Which forum should Marley move this around to? --- ## [Can a thread with a poll be moved to other forums that don't allow polls on thread creation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-thread-with-a-poll-be-moved-to-other-forums-that-dont-allow-polls-on-thread-creation/589122)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-thread-with-a-poll-be-moved-to-other-forums-that-dont-allow-polls-on-thread-creation/589122 "2011-07-15T17:51:19Z")
Can poll thread be moved to a forum other than IMHO? --- ## [Question about a thread taken out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-thread-taken-out/589091)
**Author:** [@Capitaine\_Zombie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capitaine_Zombie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-thread-taken-out/589091 "2011-07-15T03:47:16Z")
So, in this thread, The real me...honestly this time. - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board, the illustrious Jamie McGarry, refers to another thread. That has mysteriously disappea… --- ## [Test colours from phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-colours-from-phone/588414)
**Author:** [@Scathach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scathach)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-colours-from-phone/588414 "2011-07-14T16:31:37Z")
test --- ## [Some kind of radio broadcast while reading in threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-kind-of-radio-broadcast-while-reading-in-threads/588715)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-kind-of-radio-broadcast-while-reading-in-threads/588715 "2011-07-14T12:32:55Z")
This has happened 3 times to me tonight: after maybe 5 minutes reading in a thread (each time in a different forum), I start hearing a conversation between two women through my speakers. It’s always the same conversation… --- ## [Did you change the URL coding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-change-the-url-coding/588868)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-change-the-url-coding/588868 "2011-07-14T00:41:48Z")
testing (all links go back to this thread): testing http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=2 Hmm… On preview, I’m not seeing it on these links, but on some links (especially those that are… --- ## [Testing all caps with regular quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-all-caps-with-regular-quote/588687)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-all-caps-with-regular-quote/588687 "2011-07-13T21:05:46Z")
no, all-caps is much better! --- ## [Swearing in GD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swearing-in-gd/588901)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swearing-in-gd/588901 "2011-07-13T20:38:23Z")
This post from a topic in GD about the current debt ceiling proposal by the Republicans got a request from Marley23 to dial back the vitriol. I’m actually not here to complain about that, I think he was right. Reading … --- ## [Work At Home AD SDMB is Scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-at-home-ad-sdmb-is-scam/588681)
**Author:** [@lilbug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lilbug)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-at-home-ad-sdmb-is-scam/588681 "2011-07-13T19:48:21Z")
http://channel7jobsreport.com/FINANCE/Internet-Income/?w3source=165&clickid=167903510-1310424251598-0 They also have this web site. They go by different names, setting up phony sites that look like legitimate news organ… --- ## [I'm sorry.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry/588895)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry/588895 "2011-07-13T18:24:04Z")
Mea culpa. In This poll thread, we were directed not to debate, but I ended up responding to a piece of Austrian absurdity.\[ \](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=14015955#post14015955)Soon, things got… --- ## [Is jamiemcgarry violating the personal agenda rule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jamiemcgarry-violating-the-personal-agenda-rule/588635)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jamiemcgarry-violating-the-personal-agenda-rule/588635 "2011-07-13T18:04:00Z")
From http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=423183: A poster previously warned and banned for having a great majority of posts on a single topic: Jack Dean Tyler. JDT reached 267 posts before SDMB staff… --- ## [Have to say that I like the new improved Banhammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-to-say-that-i-like-the-new-improved-banhammer/588211)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-to-say-that-i-like-the-new-improved-banhammer/588211 "2011-07-12T21:06:34Z")
One reason why I was tempted to drift away from this site is how much rope you guys would often give a putative troll to let him hang himself-miles and miles in some cases. Now it seems that you are a bit quicker on the… --- ## [Ads displayed on straightdope.com possibly part of scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-displayed-on-straightdope-com-possibly-part-of-scam/588451)
**Author:** [@paperbackwriter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/paperbackwriter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-displayed-on-straightdope-com-possibly-part-of-scam/588451 "2011-07-12T16:10:09Z")
Those ads that promise “one weird tip” or some similar phase for a tiny belly or better sleep have been linked to a large fraud scheme by the FTC. I’m posting this here instead of one of the other fora because the PTB s… --- ## [\[B\] showing up as \[b\] on preview](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-showing-up-as-b-on-preview/588739)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-showing-up-as-b-on-preview/588739 "2011-07-12T14:01:48Z")
I have both capitals in this line From \*\*Poster A\[\\B\]'s. Here’s a copy and paste with the removed. From B Poster A \\B’s Can anyone tell me what I’m doing wrong? --- ## [Sock Puppet Theater](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sock-puppet-theater/588230)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Panda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Panda)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sock-puppet-theater/588230 "2011-07-12T11:52:15Z")
Can we have a moratorium on sock puppets for a weekend? Just let people go nuts, make up new accounts, and post crazy shit (err, well, crazier) for the weekend, and then ban them all. Afterwards, we can try to figure w… --- ## [A question of thread location](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-of-thread-location/588381)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-of-thread-location/588381 "2011-07-12T02:24:08Z")
So, my mother in law has been working on creating a web based business. She is asking me a ton of questions about what she can do to increase her web presence. We are discussing SEO and things of that nature (what litt… --- ## [What rules apply in the Elections subforum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rules-apply-in-the-elections-subforum/588479)
**Author:** [@Implicit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Implicit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rules-apply-in-the-elections-subforum/588479 "2011-07-10T23:30:03Z")
I had assumed the rules there were the same as in Great Debates since the subforum was split off from there, so I’m confused because I’ve seen thread after thread in Elections hijacked with off topic garbage and I’ve not… --- ## [A very brief PSA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-brief-psa/588303)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-brief-psa/588303 "2011-07-09T18:56:06Z")
You do not have to put “Poll:” at the start of your thread title when creating a poll - the software does that for you. If you do put “Poll:” at the start, your thread title will read “Poll: Poll:”. That is all. --- ## [Is it possible to remove or edit an old thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-or-edit-an-old-thread/588215)
**Author:** [@Whiteknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whiteknight)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-or-edit-an-old-thread/588215 "2011-07-08T19:08:29Z")
I recently discovered that a google search using some of my real-life information leads to a thread I started on here a while back. Is it possible to edit or delete that thread? I am concerned that a acquaintance or wo… --- ## [Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titles/588270)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titles/588270 "2011-07-08T15:15:42Z")
Was wondering why I now seem to have 3 titles…didn’t it used to be just 2? Why am I a Charter Member AND a Member?? Has it always been this way and I’m just noticing it, or did something change? -XT --- ## [If I wanted to do a test/practice post, can I do that here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-wanted-to-do-a-test-practice-post-can-i-do-that-here/588264)
**Author:** [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-wanted-to-do-a-test-practice-post-can-i-do-that-here/588264 "2011-07-08T11:25:48Z")
Yeah… um, what the title said. Thanks! --- ## [Game of Thrones spoiler discussion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-spoiler-discussion/587705)
**Author:** [@quixotic78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/quixotic78)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-spoiler-discussion/587705 "2011-07-08T05:02:44Z")
Gukumatz Mod Note: This was moved from the non-spoiler Game of Thrones thread in Cafe Society in order to let it rest and avoid Warning people. If anyone wants to fight it out, you can do it here, but keep it within the… --- ## [The main Casey Anthony thread gets shut down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-main-casey-anthony-thread-gets-shut-down/588202)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-main-casey-anthony-thread-gets-shut-down/588202 "2011-07-07T18:42:10Z")
:eek: :eek: I’ve bit my tongue and stayed silent as people randomly created Casey Anthony threads. Meanwhile ignoring the main thread. Now that thread is locked? Everyone has been civil. No yelling. No screaming. We w… --- ## [New Deal Democrat suspended for one month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-deal-democrat-suspended-for-one-month/588183)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-deal-democrat-suspended-for-one-month/588183 "2011-07-07T14:02:42Z")
New Deal Democrat has been suspended until August 7 for repeated violations of moderator instructions. Specifically he was told to post his views on race and evolution only in relevant threads, but did not. He was warne… --- ## [Le Jacquelope has been banned for trolling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/le-jacquelope-has-been-banned-for-trolling/588175)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/le-jacquelope-has-been-banned-for-trolling/588175 "2011-07-07T12:27:02Z")
Overall pattern, mostly in GD and the Pit. --- ## ["like" facebook button on main page not working?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/like-facebook-button-on-main-page-not-working/588096)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/like-facebook-button-on-main-page-not-working/588096 "2011-07-07T03:24:24Z")
When I click the “like” button for facebook on the SD main page, a pop up window appears and disappears very rapidly multiple times. This goes on until I cancel it (at least a few minutes). I checked my facebook page a… --- ## [SDMB rendered as one column instead of three](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rendered-as-one-column-instead-of-three/588088)
**Author:** [@Corner\_Case](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corner_Case)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-rendered-as-one-column-instead-of-three/588088 "2011-07-07T02:01:44Z")
I accessed http://www.straightdope.com. I saw all of the three columns (Join Our Mailing List!, Listen To This Week’s Podcast!, and the Drawing. However my browser had all three columns placed vertically one after anothe… --- ## [Who uses the "Search took 0.0x seconds;" message?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-uses-the-search-took-0-0x-seconds-message/587568)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-uses-the-search-took-0-0x-seconds-message/587568 "2011-07-06T02:05:04Z")
What do they use it for? I’m asking about here on SDMB. I see it after I click New Posts and perhaps some other places. --- ## [Circumventing the no troll calling rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/circumventing-the-no-troll-calling-rule/587539)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/circumventing-the-no-troll-calling-rule/587539 "2011-07-05T14:36:36Z")
I am curious on how the mods would rule on the following activity. Suppose you strongly suspect poster X is a troll and whose entire existence seems devoted to spewing nonsense in Great Debates that no rational person c… --- ## [athelas has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/athelas-has-been-banned/587898)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/athelas-has-been-banned/587898 "2011-07-05T14:31:13Z")
This Pit thread caught the attention of the SDMB staff, and further research showed that athelas (a a member since 2003 who has made over 3,000 posts) has been habitually copying material verbatim from a variety of blogs… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=199) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=201)