# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=211 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 212 --- ## [boardstest.straightdope.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boardstest-straightdope-com/568346)
**Author:** [@Baron\_Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Greenback)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boardstest-straightdope-com/568346 "2011-01-21T02:09:38Z")
Any particular reason? ^^^ --- ## [Change in Signature Line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-in-signature-line/568072)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-in-signature-line/568072 "2011-01-20T17:01:47Z")
I am contemplating changing my signature line from “Timor Mortis Conturbat Me” to “I despise Sarah Palin.” As I read the rules regarding signature lines, I believe this would be within the guidelines. I would appreciate … --- ## [Subscription Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscription-question/568174)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscription-question/568174 "2011-01-20T08:43:56Z")
This may seem a little nitpicky, but here goes: I just reupped my subscription. For the first time I saw an option for two years, so I took advantage of that. So you just got $29.90 from me. (Hooray!) I thought about ext… --- ## [New forum for anything sexually related?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-forum-for-anything-sexually-related/568137)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-forum-for-anything-sexually-related/568137 "2011-01-20T03:51:33Z")
There seems to be so many sexual related questions or polls on this board, maybe they deserve their own forum. --- ## [More Database Errors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-database-errors/568169)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-database-errors/568169 "2011-01-19T04:00:15Z")
I’ve had two databases errors in the past hour and a half: Once when clicking on User CP and later when doing a earch. Is something going down with the Board again? I think I may have had another one a few days ago. Thes… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/568111)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/568111 "2011-01-19T03:12:24Z")
test polling. --- ## [I disagree that this thread is non-factual](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-that-this-thread-is-non-factual/567668)
**Author:** [@WarmNPrickly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WarmNPrickly)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-that-this-thread-is-non-factual/567668 "2011-01-17T22:28:12Z")
I do not understand how my thread on French virologist Luc Montagnier is any less factual than many of the threads in GQ. The question was clearly on a rather technical paper and whether I was interpreting it correctly.… --- ## [Threadspotting link should be weird earl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threadspotting-link-should-be-weird-earl/567980)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threadspotting-link-should-be-weird-earl/567980 "2011-01-17T21:05:19Z")
“Red, ripe time management.” links to an offsite location, not a thread. It should be posted under Weird Earl’s, not Threadspotting, which is for threads. --- ## [What is it with the BBQ pit forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-the-bbq-pit-forum/567048)
**Author:** [@lisalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisalan)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-the-bbq-pit-forum/567048 "2011-01-17T13:46:25Z")
I don’t get it. If the terms of service don’t allow personal attacks why was the pit forum created. I’m a new poster and I was shocked by the comments made against certain posters. I guess if someone upset me enough I w… --- ## [New Forum - Oh, the Inanity!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-forum-oh-the-inanity/567849)
**Author:** [@cerberus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cerberus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2011, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-forum-oh-the-inanity/567849 "2011-01-17T04:42:46Z")
A modest proposal: That the SDMB form a new folder for the safekeeping/quarantining/whatevering of selected threads as a way of containing Teh Stoopid. --- ## [Is "New Posts" search broken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-new-posts-search-broken/567788)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-new-posts-search-broken/567788 "2011-01-16T03:34:47Z")
When I try to search for new posts, I keep getting the “Database being upgraded” error message. Is anyone else seeing this? Is this a glitch that’s being worked on? --- ## [Straightdope.com down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straightdope-com-down/567685)
**Author:** [@Hirka\_T\_Bawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hirka_T_Bawa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straightdope-com-down/567685 "2011-01-15T21:09:44Z")
I know this isn’t actually ATMB, but figured it was the best place to post this. For almost the past 24 hours, Straightdope.com has had a message saying that it is down for a database upgrade and will be back up soon. I… --- ## [Spectre of Pithecanthropus' mod note in Pyongyang Metro thread \[Edited Title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectre-of-pithecanthropus-mod-note-in-pyongyang-metro-thread-edited-title/566270)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectre-of-pithecanthropus-mod-note-in-pyongyang-metro-thread-edited-title/566270 "2011-01-15T17:28:00Z")
In the “Pyongyang Metro” thread, in MPSIMS, SoP posted the following in his official capacity as a moderator of the SDMB: Moderator note This is extremely inappropriate. Do not compare a country’s population with the … --- ## [I disagree that this thread is non-factual](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-that-this-thread-is-non-factual/567666)
**Author:** [@WarmNPrickly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WarmNPrickly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-that-this-thread-is-non-factual/567666 "2011-01-15T02:54:12Z")
I do not understand how my thread on French virologist Luc Montagnier is any less factual than many of the threads in GQ. The question was clearly on a rather technical paper and whether I was interpreting it correctly.… --- ## [Question from the What's Going On section](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-from-the-whats-going-on-section/567517)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-from-the-whats-going-on-section/567517 "2011-01-14T22:58:48Z")
I was looking at the bottom of the page and noticed the What’s Going On blurb at the bottom. It says the following: My question: Is this for the year, since the board moved from AOL, or cumulative for all time? (sor… --- ## [Am I the only one having this problem? Threads not being marked as read.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-having-this-problem-threads-not-being-marked-as-read/567610)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-having-this-problem-threads-not-being-marked-as-read/567610 "2011-01-14T21:55:11Z")
Since last night, any new thread I post in or read has not been getting marked as read, and the “last unread post” function doesn’t seem to be working either. --- ## [Are the mods/members aware of this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-mods-members-aware-of-this/567361)
**Author:** [@lisalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisalan)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-mods-members-aware-of-this/567361 "2011-01-12T20:28:24Z")
I don’t know if I’m allowed to mention other boards but i found a board out there that basically has members on it that constantly ridicule this forum. It’s kind of pathetic actually. I won’t mention the board until a m… --- ## [Gfactor: you are right, but the rule is wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gfactor-you-are-right-but-the-rule-is-wrong/567010)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gfactor-you-are-right-but-the-rule-is-wrong/567010 "2011-01-12T19:09:16Z")
Ugh. In this thread, you closed it because polls aren’t allowed in ATMB, unless for testing purposes. That thread was interesting, with a real purpose. I know you had to close it because of the stated rule, but in this … --- ## [Combine CSR and CC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/combine-csr-and-cc/566954)
**Author:** [@Hirka\_T\_Bawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hirka_T_Bawa)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/combine-csr-and-cc/566954 "2011-01-12T06:45:41Z")
I was reading this thread, and I realized that after reading Arnold Winkelried’s post. and C K Dexter Haven’s post that I really liked the way the dope was set up. I’ve visited forums over the past years based on what … --- ## [Marley23 Closes "2nd Amendment" Thread in GD: WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marley23-closes-2nd-amendment-thread-in-gd-wtf/567033)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marley23-closes-2nd-amendment-thread-in-gd-wtf/567033 "2011-01-11T21:27:33Z")
I can’t believe I’m opening a thread about moderator action, but what the hey… This thread “Second Amendment Solutions” (the \[hopefully civil\] GD version)" was just closed. Considering the thread had gone 3 pages, and… --- ## [Here's a suggestion!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-a-suggestion/566246)
**Author:** [@jleachesq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jleachesq)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-a-suggestion/566246 "2011-01-11T05:20:51Z")
I’d like to see TSB set up so I could share some of the great wisdom with all my pal on Facebook! God knows anyone actually using Facebook can use all the help they can get. Any idea when we might get one of those litt… --- ## [What are the benefits of paying for membership?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-benefits-of-paying-for-membership/566806)
**Author:** [@lisalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisalan)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-benefits-of-paying-for-membership/566806 "2011-01-11T00:18:21Z")
I tried to find info on this but had no success. --- ## [Why aren't there more forums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-there-more-forums/566804)
**Author:** [@lisalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisalan)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-there-more-forums/566804 "2011-01-10T18:59:39Z")
Most message boards have quite a few more forums than this one. Why not have a sports forum, enertainment forum, parenting forum, beauty forum etc. Just a suggestion. --- ## [Telling people you are putting them on ignore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telling-people-you-are-putting-them-on-ignore/566616)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telling-people-you-are-putting-them-on-ignore/566616 "2011-01-09T23:39:31Z")
Recently there has been a poster who has repeatedly told people he was putting them on ignore. My question…isn’t there a rule or something against this? I seem to recall mods telling posters that this wasn’t kosher in … --- ## [Search is broken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-is-broken/566859)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-is-broken/566859 "2011-01-09T05:45:04Z")
The board search function isn’t working for me; I get: --- ## [So why was Leon497 banned? (Not that I want him back)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-was-leon497-banned-not-that-i-want-him-back/566821)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-was-leon497-banned-not-that-i-want-him-back/566821 "2011-01-08T01:38:41Z")
I was planning on pulling together some examples of his high-quality idiocy on pretty much all available topics for a Pit thread, and he turns up BANNED. Sock? (Wow, looking at his post history he even came up as an ant… --- ## [Audible Ads - did I miss the memo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audible-ads-did-i-miss-the-memo/566669)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audible-ads-did-i-miss-the-memo/566669 "2011-01-07T18:15:02Z")
Since when do we have obnoxious audible ads? I just got my eardrums blasted by a Mucinex ad. I have never experienced an audible ad on this site before - I thought we didn’t have them. Or, have I just always been lucky t… --- ## [Hey everyone! Just to let you know, topic titles rarely need exclamation points!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-everyone-just-to-let-you-know-topic-titles-rarely-need-exclamation-points/566557)
**Author:** [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-everyone-just-to-let-you-know-topic-titles-rarely-need-exclamation-points/566557 "2011-01-07T00:15:02Z")
Using them too much makes you seem weird! Or too easily excited! I’m not asking for a rule outlawing them! Or even a guideline! Just for people to simmer down a little and only use them in the rare one in a million case… --- ## [A suggestion for dealing with malware: compensation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suggestion-for-dealing-with-malware-compensation/566598)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suggestion-for-dealing-with-malware-compensation/566598 "2011-01-06T12:43:24Z")
Why not make the ad provider pay compensation? After all, providing malware damages the reputation of the SDMB, doesn’t it? And it puts the staff to a lot of work, and time is money, isn’t it? So when the ad contract co… --- ## [Banned people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-people/566279)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-people/566279 "2011-01-06T04:19:19Z")
I’ve seen a couple of people with the “BANNED” under their name Just for my own curiosity, all persons with that under their names are actually banned, right? I mean, no one has that as a joke title, correct? I ask be… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=210) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=212)