# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=21 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Agzem has been banned for continuing trolling of the board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agzem-has-been-banned-for-continuing-trolling-of-the-board/968588)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agzem-has-been-banned-for-continuing-trolling-of-the-board/968588 "2022-07-26T12:41:49Z")
agzem has been banned for continuing trolling of the board. Most recent offense in MPSIMS, Went off-topic and very political in this thread. In January 2021 Coming into a thread to “debunk” a claim no one has made … --- ## [Martin\_Hyde has been banned for violation of the Registration Agreement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-hyde-has-been-banned-for-violation-of-the-registration-agreement/968203)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-hyde-has-been-banned-for-violation-of-the-registration-agreement/968203 "2022-07-20T01:46:32Z")
As the SDMB reserves the right to revoke the posting privileges of persons misrepresenting themselves on the SDMB, Martin Hyde is banned. More to come later in the day … \*Note the exposure of his lies start here: --- ## [Moderators changing thread titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-changing-thread-titles/965980)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderators-changing-thread-titles/965980 "2022-07-18T15:05:57Z")
I recently started a thread call “Attempted murder” and it was changed to “Attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh”. The thing is that I had deliberately called it “Attempted murder” and not “Attempted murder of Just… --- ## [Chronos, I'm sorry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronos-im-sorry/967890)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronos-im-sorry/967890 "2022-07-13T18:54:41Z")
But in the Breaking Bad thread that you just banned me from, apparently for using a vulgar term for the idolators of Vince Gilligan’s plotting, did you not realize that (as I wrote) I was quoting someone else’s exact vu… --- ## [Clarification of SDMB rule against calls to action](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-of-sdmb-rule-against-calls-to-action/967571)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-of-sdmb-rule-against-calls-to-action/967571 "2022-07-13T13:55:57Z")
In light of recent events, we thought it wise to clarify the SDMB’s rule against calls to action and related activities: No calls to action. Do not instigate members to take specific action for or against any issue or e… --- ## ["Too ranty" for GD or IMHO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-ranty-for-gd-or-imho/967682)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-ranty-for-gd-or-imho/967682 "2022-07-11T22:56:16Z")
I guess I missed that there was a new policy about “rants” only being allowed in The Pit. But I don’t really see how this topic I posted in GD was “too ranty.” The topic concerned US foreign policy, and attitudes towar… --- ## [How do I change the email account?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-email-account/967759)
**Author:** [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-email-account/967759 "2022-07-11T13:36:04Z")
… that is associated with my account here? Or do I need to open a new account with a different screen name? Thanks. --- ## ["Hijack" in the Jan 6th thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hijack-in-the-jan-6th-thread/967576)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hijack-in-the-jan-6th-thread/967576 "2022-07-09T00:23:33Z")
In the Jan 6th thread I expressed an opinion that Mike Lindell should be called and questioned on his involvement. I was mod-noted by @Aspenglow for a ‘hijack’. Come again? How is it a hijack? It’s a discussion of… --- ## ["Loading" plus more characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loading-plus-more-characters/967459)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loading-plus-more-characters/967459 "2022-07-07T05:08:22Z")
That’s new, right? Is it a Discourse thing, or has the site went to Cloudflare? --- ## [Wait, this was off topic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-this-was-off-topic/967209)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-this-was-off-topic/967209 "2022-07-03T03:35:09Z")
So someone asked (in IMHO not FQ) about “Levying war on the United States” and I cited John Walker Lindh, who literally levied war on the United States, as in he literally fought US troops on the battlefield (as well as O… --- ## [Hate speech and censorship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hate-speech-and-censorship/842871)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hate-speech-and-censorship/842871 "2022-07-03T02:33:56Z")
I’ve received a warning for “hate speech” in this thread : https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=884596 Specifically here : https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21950191&postcount=183 Cop… --- ## ["Civil disobedience" on the SD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-disobedience-on-the-sd/966959)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-disobedience-on-the-sd/966959 "2022-07-02T02:49:17Z")
While the mods are discussing this topic amongst themselves, I thought I might ask some specific questions and give some specific examples of topics that are likely to fall under this rubric. One example that occured to… --- ## [Dipshitglow calling posters dipshits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dipshitglow-calling-posters-dipshits/967217)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dipshitglow-calling-posters-dipshits/967217 "2022-07-01T04:23:14Z")
Are the other moderators content with aspenglow calling posters dipshits? I should think that moderators would retain some discretion even in the pit. --- ## [Don't get it, What Exit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-get-it-what-exit/966897)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-get-it-what-exit/966897 "2022-06-27T15:23:39Z")
You just closed my “civil disobedience” thread re: SCOTUS , on the grounds that: This is not a Great Debate, not sure where it would belong, but not here. This is a call of action and we do not allow those without pri… --- ## [Can mods make an abortion tag for threads like the one for Ukraine war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-mods-make-an-abortion-tag-for-threads-like-the-one-for-ukraine-war/966899)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-mods-make-an-abortion-tag-for-threads-like-the-one-for-ukraine-war/966899 "2022-06-26T16:47:50Z")
The abortion threads are proliferating and I’m having trouble finding some. Could the mods make a sorting tag for abortion threads, like the one for Ukraine war? Thanks. --- ## [Mr Smashy suspended until Jul 1, 2022 5:04 pm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-smashy-suspended-until-jul-1-2022-5-04-pm/966891)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-smashy-suspended-until-jul-1-2022-5-04-pm/966891 "2022-06-26T14:09:42Z")
If your only purpose in coming here is to stir up shit, you’ll be banned next time you try it. You are welcomed to return after the suspension and participate while following our rules. The posts that set this in mot… --- ## [Disputing moderation in the "atheist 10 commandments" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disputing-moderation-in-the-atheist-10-commandments-thread/966648)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disputing-moderation-in-the-atheist-10-commandments-thread/966648 "2022-06-25T14:48:45Z")
First I’ll say that I wouldn’t post again in the topic even if the topic ban were recended because the OP has made it clear that I am not welcome. But I dispute that what I said rises to the level of a threadshit. The t… --- ## [Cakeday question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cakeday-question/966095)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cakeday-question/966095 "2022-06-23T15:09:49Z")
Is it our birthday, or the day we joined the Dope? --- ## [Mod-edited post not marked as mod-edited](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-edited-post-not-marked-as-mod-edited/966205)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-edited-post-not-marked-as-mod-edited/966205 "2022-06-17T17:53:21Z")
Continuing the discussion from A U-Haul full of "Patriot Front" extremists pulled over on their way to Pride event: I have no problem with the moderation, but I’m concerned that the edited posts have no indication that… --- ## [Had Password Problem - Now Don't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-password-problem-now-dont/966320)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-password-problem-now-dont/966320 "2022-06-16T19:11:57Z")
Just wanted to float that I had had password problems and sent an email to an administrator about my issues. In the meantime I received a link at my old email that allowed me to reset everything. I just don’t know if one… --- ## [Admins and mods: what is your vision for this board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-and-mods-what-is-your-vision-for-this-board/965590)
**Author:** [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-and-mods-what-is-your-vision-for-this-board/965590 "2022-06-13T03:27:45Z")
Not a complaint or challenge. I’m not here to argue or invite anyone else to argue. This is a good faith question to those most invested in this boards operation to share their views as individuals. The individuals’ back… --- ## [Descriptive Thread Title: I don't wanna cause any trouble.But I wanna explain, if I can about my thread titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/descriptive-thread-title-i-dont-wanna-cause-any-trouble-but-i-wanna-explain-if-i-can-about-my-thread-titles/966056)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/descriptive-thread-title-i-dont-wanna-cause-any-trouble-but-i-wanna-explain-if-i-can-about-my-thread-titles/966056 "2022-06-12T09:04:31Z")
I’ve read the rules again. I’m not anything if not open to suggestions. I agree sometimes my titles are problematic. I’ll try to do better. I’m a silly and careless poster. Most of my threads are about me, me, me. I … --- ## [Look at what we did…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-at-what-we-did/965538)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-at-what-we-did/965538 "2022-06-07T18:05:35Z")
I’ve posted enough… too much really… in the Dopezine, but the 4,986 words my five pieces alone contributes to it still was not enough. I want to publicly thank each and every one of the volunteers – @Ann\_Hedonia, @Beo… --- ## [Is there a general Pit thread for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-general-pit-thread-for-florida-governor-ron-desantis-yet/949656)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-general-pit-thread-for-florida-governor-ron-desantis-yet/949656 "2022-06-06T15:12:00Z")
Because if there isn’t, there should be. Based on his coronavirus response alone. --- ## [Thread about pirating media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-about-pirating-media/965715)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-about-pirating-media/965715 "2022-06-06T14:17:27Z")
Not sure if this will be allowed, so rather than starting a new topic I’m posting this to find out if it’s ok. Suppose one were annoyed with the current state of streaming services. For example, if you’re a baseball fan… --- ## [We need another gun thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-another-gun-thread/965314)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-another-gun-thread/965314 "2022-06-05T18:11:47Z")
What we don’t need are blanket bans on whole topics. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, moderator What\_Exit just shut down a thread about an AK-47 buyback proposal. The only reason given was, “We don’t really ne… --- ## [Chronos and Trump's delusions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronos-and-trumps-delusions/965399)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronos-and-trumps-delusions/965399 "2022-06-03T09:42:38Z")
A question was asked in FQ about whether Nixon could have run for another term as President after his resignation. (answer: no.) And then the discussion swiftly turned to a discussion of Trump’s eligibility to run again.… --- ## [Revised policy on rants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revised-policy-on-rants/965516)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revised-policy-on-rants/965516 "2022-06-03T01:44:36Z")
Rants - impassioned tirades about whatever is bugging you - should go in the Pit. In the past, rants posted in other forums were routinely moved to the Pit, sometimes to the consternation of the OP. To avoid that problem… --- ## [Can we get rid of "retard" next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-retard-next/964755)
**Author:** [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Replies:** 431\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-retard-next/964755 "2022-06-02T01:47:01Z")
I would very much like to be done with the term here. Note that I am not referring to fire-retardant material or he retarded the spark on his old jalopy, but rather to insults like you are a retard, that sounds retarded,… --- ## [Question about "no homework" policy in Factual Questions, and how to contact a mod](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-no-homework-policy-in-factual-questions-and-how-to-contact-a-mod/965521)
**Author:** [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-no-homework-policy-in-factual-questions-and-how-to-contact-a-mod/965521 "2022-06-01T22:12:51Z")
Just for fun, I’ve been working my way through an old college textbook for vector mechanics. I’m stuck on one of the problems, and would like to post a thread asking for help. Would that run afoul of the “no homework q… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=22)