# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=217 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 218 --- ## [Did you know you can change the title yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-you-can-change-the-title-yourself/558631)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-you-can-change-the-title-yourself/558631 "2010-10-29T16:57:06Z")
Well, did ya? Just use the Go Advanced button. --- ## [A suggestion about zombie threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suggestion-about-zombie-threads/558081)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suggestion-about-zombie-threads/558081 "2010-10-29T16:10:03Z")
I like the idea of allowing old threads to be re-opened by new posts. But there have been moments of confusion where people (and I include myself) do not notice that the early posts in a thread are several years old. Is… --- ## [Custom title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-title/558611)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-title/558611 "2010-10-29T12:40:29Z")
So how do you select the text? I obviously screwed up. --- ## [Did they really change something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-really-change-something/558715)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-really-change-something/558715 "2010-10-29T03:50:07Z")
We’ll see. --- ## [2012 US Election. (forum)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-us-election-forum/558399)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-us-election-forum/558399 "2010-10-29T02:50:03Z")
I’ve rather enjoyed participating in the 2010 US Election forum and I’m sorry to see that it will be leaving us in the near future. Is there any chance that it will be replaced with a 2012 US Election forum sooner than… --- ## [Twicks--Don't pull this shit in MPSIMS, Part 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twicks-dont-pull-this-shit-in-mpsims-part-2/558556)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twicks-dont-pull-this-shit-in-mpsims-part-2/558556 "2010-10-29T02:21:11Z")
For starters, I had no intention of the other thread going off the rails the way it did. That was not my intent. I do not have a problem with the mod action taken, except for the language used. I object to a moderator… --- ## [emergency broadcast system!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emergency-broadcast-system/558688)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2010, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emergency-broadcast-system/558688 "2010-10-28T21:54:13Z")
This is only a test, of course. Ignore the large UFOs outside your window. --- ## [Twickster Moderating on doing shit to someone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-moderating-on-doing-shit-to-someone/558520)
**Author:** [@Ionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ionizer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-moderating-on-doing-shit-to-someone/558520 "2010-10-27T16:33:03Z")
I am trying to understand the problem that Twickster is speaking about in this thread. Reading the thread that Tuba locked gives no answers to what the Modding was about, and there was nothing other than ~“don’t do this… --- ## [Colibri, there's no rule against what you "didn't warn" me never to do again, so wtf?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-theres-no-rule-against-what-you-didnt-warn-me-never-to-do-again-so-wtf/558132)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-theres-no-rule-against-what-you-didnt-warn-me-never-to-do-again-so-wtf/558132 "2010-10-27T15:06:41Z")
So, now mods will put the smack down by making up rules as they go? cite I see no rule or FAQ explanation in GQ that says that jokingly derogatory comments (especially those directed at nebulous, unknown groups of peopl… --- ## [Are "virtual parties" still allowed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-virtual-parties-still-allowed/558082)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-virtual-parties-still-allowed/558082 "2010-10-27T14:40:08Z")
I know you discourage “post # parties”, but are you discouraging, or have banned outright, “virtual parties”? --- ## [Twicks: Don't pull this shit in MPSIMS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twicks-dont-pull-this-shit-in-mpsims/558488)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twicks-dont-pull-this-shit-in-mpsims/558488 "2010-10-27T13:38:30Z")
From here: Do you really think this is an appropriate way for a Moderator to exercise her official powers? Because I don’t. You are not Sheriff Buford T. Pusser facing down the bad guys. You’re a moderator in the fl… --- ## [Testing the new sig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-the-new-sig/558465)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-the-new-sig/558465 "2010-10-27T04:03:28Z")
I’m proud. :slight\_smile: --- ## [I think the SDMB needs annual awards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-the-sdmb-needs-annual-awards/558061)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-the-sdmb-needs-annual-awards/558061 "2010-10-26T21:47:39Z")
…like Most Pointless Thread, Biggest Trainwreck, funniest post, snappiest comeback, and I’m sure some of you folks can come up with other fine categories. I suggest we call the awards Dopies. Perhaps it will improve th… --- ## [Tomndebb--rules question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb-rules-question/557455)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndebb-rules-question/557455 "2010-10-25T14:03:58Z")
From the latest cop bashing thread, currently in the Pit: You will refrain from describing anyone as a “cunt” on this board. \[ /Modding \] Has there been another rules change? My understanding has been that cunt ma… --- ## [Quick question about reported posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-about-reported-posts/558079)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-about-reported-posts/558079 "2010-10-23T16:09:50Z")
When I report a thread, does the report itself contain the thread title or should I include it in the report text? eg: This is in the wrong forum. or The thread some thread title is in the wrong forum? --- ## [Username Change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/username-change/556953)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/username-change/556953 "2010-10-22T20:31:47Z")
I will be Qin Shi Huangdi from now on. --- ## [Disable auto-italics in quotes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disable-auto-italics-in-quotes/557015)
**Author:** [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disable-auto-italics-in-quotes/557015 "2010-10-22T18:25:34Z")
Two related questions: 1.) Is there a reason that an attributed quote is always italicized? 2.) Is there any way to disable this “feature”? I find it obnoxious for two reaons: 1.) It does not apply to all quotes. A q… --- ## [Not quite ATMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-quite-atmb/558016)
**Author:** [@D18](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-quite-atmb/558016 "2010-10-22T16:31:32Z")
When I looked at the SD.com home page just now, Slug’s cartoon is up for the longbow question, but the featured column is about Molson Canadian. Clicking on the cartoon brings up this week’s fresh column. I’ve noticed … --- ## [How come the BIG SMILIE no longer works in the Great Debates forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-the-big-smilie-no-longer-works-in-the-great-debates-forum/557894)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-the-big-smilie-no-longer-works-in-the-great-debates-forum/557894 "2010-10-21T22:42:44Z")
:smiley: works here but not there. --- ## [Who has the most posts? \[ed. title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-most-posts-ed-title/557750)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-most-posts-ed-title/557750 "2010-10-20T15:51:33Z")
Just saw a thread noting that Dio has reached 50,000. Don’t really know if a mod can look that up and tell us, or I should start an thread, and if so which forum? I guess GQ, as it’s a factual question, but there only … --- ## [Test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/557637)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/557637 "2010-10-20T14:25:20Z")
Just had a post fail to register in the Pit. Thought I’d check the functionality. --- ## [Pro Bono Bullshit Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-bono-bullshit-thread/557714)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-bono-bullshit-thread/557714 "2010-10-20T11:56:23Z")
Its at 37 pages, 1800 replies and 44,000 views. What’s the record ? --- ## [trivia threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-threads/557689)
**Author:** [@alleyoop5372](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alleyoop5372)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-threads/557689 "2010-10-19T19:59:09Z")
Are trvia threads welcome? if so, what dept should they be posted in? --- ## [Google experiment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-experiment/557302)
**Author:** [@D18](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D18)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-experiment/557302 "2010-10-18T10:44:45Z")
I have a great recipe for sassafras and oregano soup. Must be served in a Wedgwood bowl and eaten at the Royal Ontario Museum. --- ## [My private message box has been spammed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-private-message-box-has-been-spammed/557472)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-private-message-box-has-been-spammed/557472 "2010-10-18T02:59:26Z")
FUCK! --- ## [Is there a way to search Weird Earl's and Threadspotting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-search-weird-earls-and-threadspotting/557205)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-search-weird-earls-and-threadspotting/557205 "2010-10-18T01:59:45Z")
I’m having a bit of trouble. I’m trying to find a featured site from several years ago, about a box with some very strange things in it. Attempting to browse the archive hasn’t proved enlightning. Is there any way for me… --- ## [Plase, tomndebb, enforce the rules, don't make up new ones.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plase-tomndebb-enforce-the-rules-dont-make-up-new-ones/557457)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plase-tomndebb-enforce-the-rules-dont-make-up-new-ones/557457 "2010-10-17T17:56:16Z")
In the BBQ Pit thread about the police officer, we have the following exchange: You will refrain from describing anyone as a “cunt” on this board. \[ /Modding \] You are completely and utterly wrong here. We’ve even … --- ## [Small window for editing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-window-for-editing/557104)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-window-for-editing/557104 "2010-10-17T04:26:19Z")
Why do we get such a small window of time to edit our posts? 5 minutesis too short to find all mistakesin spelling/grammar/style, IMO. --- ## [Sexual insults?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-insults/557080)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-insults/557080 "2010-10-17T00:48:27Z")
In this thread Miller warned (not a formal warning) devilsknew: Please remember that sexual insults are not allowed in the Pit, and refrain from such comments in the future. No warning issued. I’m not concerned wit… --- ## [Malware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malware/549941)
**Author:** [@markm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markm)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malware/549941 "2010-10-14T22:02:42Z")
Not sure who to notify of this anymore, so thought I’d post it here. Was reading the iCarly thread when a java exploit tried to hit and my system was hit with the “Antivir Solution Pro” variant of the “Antivirus Soft” f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=216) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=218)