# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=224 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 225 --- ## [Why are the moderators here biased and intellectually dishonest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-moderators-here-biased-and-intellectually-dishonest/545149)
**Author:** [@Poptech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poptech)\ **Replies:** 225\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-moderators-here-biased-and-intellectually-dishonest/545149 "2010-07-03T16:21:27Z")
In a previous discussion here a moderator stated lies and created fraudulent charges against me to censor my thread to this section of the forums. My question is why are the moderators here biased an intellectually disho… --- ## [Am I here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-here/545211)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-here/545211 "2010-07-03T11:20:19Z")
If I navigate away from SDMB, does my little green dot go away at that time? Or does it stay on for a bit? Often, especially when I’m working or running an errand, I’ll leave SDMB open. Do I still show as being here, … --- ## [Friendly Notice: Linking to board searches is pointless](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendly-notice-linking-to-board-searches-is-pointless/545406)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendly-notice-linking-to-board-searches-is-pointless/545406 "2010-07-03T09:22:55Z")
I’ve been seeing these a lot (or at least it seems like it). The URL used to retrieve a vBulletin searches will not work after a short period of time. If you really need to link to a search of the SDMB, use Google Site S… --- ## [Posting a lengthy thread, probalby in IMHO.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-a-lengthy-thread-probalby-in-imho/544980)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-a-lengthy-thread-probalby-in-imho/544980 "2010-07-03T02:00:15Z")
I’ve received an email that is lengthy; I copied the text and put it into a Word document and it takes two pages to hold it. There is no sign that it is copyrighted and I don’t intend to disclose the author’s name. The … --- ## [Blank Straight Dope Chicago page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blank-straight-dope-chicago-page/545333)
**Author:** [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blank-straight-dope-chicago-page/545333 "2010-07-03T00:08:40Z")
I’m not sure if this is the right place for this, but it doesn’t seem to fit anywhere else, so here goes: For some time now, whenever I try to go to the Straight Dope Chicago Home Page (chicago.straightdope.com) all I g… --- ## [poll test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test/545358)
**Author:** [@rhubarbarin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rhubarbarin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test/545358 "2010-07-02T23:44:47Z")
sorry --- ## [Can I bump old threads that never got a response?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-bump-old-threads-that-never-got-a-response/545241)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-bump-old-threads-that-never-got-a-response/545241 "2010-07-02T02:25:43Z")
I was looking at some old threads I started and noticed one or two that never received a response. I opened these over a year ago and I was wondering if I am allowed to bump these or if I should just open a new thread. … --- ## [Can we have a special no-hijack rule for lekatt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-a-special-no-hijack-rule-for-lekatt/545243)
**Author:** [@SoulFrost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SoulFrost)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-a-special-no-hijack-rule-for-lekatt/545243 "2010-07-02T01:48:06Z")
Or, at least, can the existing rules against constant hijacks and using the board to pimp out a personal website be enforced? Just wonderin’. Thanks. --- ## [Lekatt has been suspended for a month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lekatt-has-been-suspended-for-a-month/545252)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lekatt-has-been-suspended-for-a-month/545252 "2010-07-01T23:35:15Z")
Lekatt has racked up five Warnings since March 2010, all for personal insults/not following moderator instructions. He is now suspended for a month. We hope for better behavior upon his return. --- ## [Should the Election forum have the poll option?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-election-forum-have-the-poll-option/545030)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-election-forum-have-the-poll-option/545030 "2010-07-01T16:19:07Z")
Ironic that it will be discussing a system where people go and log their official opinions as to who gets elected and who doesn’t, but the forum in question doesn’t allow the same. It would be distracting to plop any po… --- ## [I made a SDMB-improving Greasemonkey script. Looking for feedback/beta testers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-a-sdmb-improving-greasemonkey-script-looking-for-feedback-beta-testers/509973)
**Author:** [@wierdaaron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wierdaaron)\ **Replies:** 266\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-a-sdmb-improving-greasemonkey-script-looking-for-feedback-beta-testers/509973 "2010-07-01T06:58:35Z")
Quick intro for those who don’t know: Greasemonkey is a Firefox extension that lets you create/download javascript files that can automatically be run in your browser when you visit a certain website. For example, you ca… --- ## [usafis.org redirect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usafis-org-redirect/544908)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usafis-org-redirect/544908 "2010-06-29T16:55:49Z")
I don’t know if this has happened to anyone else, but sometimes when I come to the front page (www.straightdope.com) I’m redirected or served with a popup to http://www.usafis.org/\_sys/EN/LP\_Counter.asp?af=Ddc , which pu… --- ## [Time To Revisit Posting Images and YouTube Links?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-revisit-posting-images-and-youtube-links/544730)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-revisit-posting-images-and-youtube-links/544730 "2010-06-28T21:27:50Z")
I’m a huge proponent of the ability to be able to do both and, although I realize that there are many fuddy duddies that don’t want that on the boards, I think it could help enrich the Doping in some fora. I know the ca… --- ## [Should the Politics forum sticky include a link?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-politics-forum-sticky-include-a-link/544757)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-politics-forum-sticky-include-a-link/544757 "2010-06-28T14:26:45Z")
Shouldn’t the 2010 U.S. Election forum is now open sticky include a link to the forum? --- ## [This board is starting to scare me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-board-is-starting-to-scare-me/544587)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-board-is-starting-to-scare-me/544587 "2010-06-28T03:29:55Z")
Seriously guys, I don’t want to be afraid to visit this website. This place has been my favorite for close to 10 years now. Somebody please get a handle on the vicious malware(?), that keeps f’n up my computer. In the… --- ## [gonzomax suspension](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gonzomax-suspension/544713)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gonzomax-suspension/544713 "2010-06-27T22:13:31Z")
I don’t doubt he posted things that were pushing the limit, but given this thread update on my bros brain tumor - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board maybe his suspension could hav… --- ## [gonzomax suspended for two weeks \[rescinded\].](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gonzomax-suspended-for-two-weeks-rescinded/544694)
**Author:** [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gonzomax-suspended-for-two-weeks-rescinded/544694 "2010-06-27T22:12:57Z")
gonzomax has been suspended for two weeks, having received several recent warnings. The most recent warnings are here: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=12570700&postcount=168 http://boards.straightdo… --- ## [Is this hate speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-hate-speech/543714)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 280\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-hate-speech/543714 "2010-06-27T17:07:46Z")
From the registration agreement From the FAQ Can we please have a ruling on a particular word. I think it counts as hate speech. The word is \*woo-woo \*(or woowoo, or just simply woo) as used twice in the OP of this … --- ## [Test tapatalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-tapatalk/544666)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-tapatalk/544666 "2010-06-27T15:56:21Z")
Does it still repost thread titles? --- ## [The reason I can become kind of cranky \[location of SUBMIT button\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reason-i-can-become-kind-of-cranky-location-of-submit-button/544471)
**Author:** [@Joanie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joanie)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reason-i-can-become-kind-of-cranky-location-of-submit-button/544471 "2010-06-27T03:52:51Z")
I would like to describe the process by which I enter most of my more lengthy posts. I want to do that in order to make some suggestion or - at least - describe the problem I’ve been having in order to formulate the need… --- ## [Why was Joannie banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-joannie-banned/544652)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-joannie-banned/544652 "2010-06-27T03:43:59Z")
I’ll bite. Sock? --- ## [Why does the board sometimes think I've re-logged in when I change forums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-board-sometimes-think-ive-re-logged-in-when-i-change-forums/544613)
**Author:** [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-board-sometimes-think-ive-re-logged-in-when-i-change-forums/544613 "2010-06-27T03:09:47Z")
Arrrrgh, this is so frustrating! It doesn’t happen every time but it’s been happening more frequently lately. When I come to the Dope, I’ll visit the first forum on my hitlist, GQ. When I get to the bottom of the firs… --- ## [Thanks, jdavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-jdavis/544466)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-jdavis/544466 "2010-06-27T01:25:04Z")
Thanks for warning us about the downtime. I didn’t even notice it, but it was helpful. Though, since it’s old news, I’d appreciate it if you guys would put the old announcement back up, since it’s still relevant. Peace… --- ## [Tapatalk "server plugin"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-server-plugin/543120)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-server-plugin/543120 "2010-06-27T00:29:34Z")
Error message: “server plugin is out of date. Please contact admin” so I am. --- ## [t](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/t/544259)
**Author:** [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/t/544259 "2010-06-27T00:28:41Z")
\[t\]aasdasd\[/t\] aasdasd \[strike\]aasdasd\[/strike\] --- ## [Test: enter to submit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-enter-to-submit/544616)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-enter-to-submit/544616 "2010-06-26T17:12:13Z")
test ETA: I was creating a poll and accidentally submitted the thread by, I think, pressing ‘enter’. Just checking that this was the cause - which it is. --- ## [Ad causing Firefox to lock up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ad-causing-firefox-to-lock-up/544340)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ad-causing-firefox-to-lock-up/544340 "2010-06-26T12:43:48Z")
There’s currently an advert being served up for Wilkinsons (a DIY chain?) consisting of a rotating series of images of products which brings my browser to its knees. It’s impossible to scroll past the thing and causes F… --- ## [Have you ever read the board manual?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-read-the-board-manual/544375)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-read-the-board-manual/544375 "2010-06-26T10:09:01Z")
because posting on message boards is serious business! --- ## [Can we relax the "don't call people trolls" rule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-relax-the-dont-call-people-trolls-rule/544529)
**Author:** [@SoulFrost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SoulFrost)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-relax-the-dont-call-people-trolls-rule/544529 "2010-06-25T22:48:11Z")
In ATMB threads about trolls and trollery, shouldn’t we be allowed to call a troll a troll? --- ## [Is it permitted to call the President a bunch of evil names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-permitted-to-call-the-president-a-bunch-of-evil-names/544373)
**Author:** [@Joanie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joanie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-permitted-to-call-the-president-a-bunch-of-evil-names/544373 "2010-06-25T19:01:25Z")
I’ve been thinking about posting a poll about President Obama. I understad that it is not permitted to post insults about other members of the board in any forum except the BBQ pit. However, it is supposeldy permitted to… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=223) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=225)