# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=226 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 227 --- ## [Adverts playing sound?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adverts-playing-sound/543118)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adverts-playing-sound/543118 "2010-06-14T12:44:10Z")
I don’t know what the board policy is on this, but there’s an advert being served up on the SDMB for Optrex eye drops which has a woman reading a voiceover. --- ## [Grad school...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grad-school/543064)
**Author:** [@Bpelta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bpelta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grad-school/543064 "2010-06-14T02:27:33Z")
I wanted to ask for some advice regarding grad school…what’s the best forum for that? Baruch Pelta --- ## [Homepage in Sigs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homepage-in-sigs/542892)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homepage-in-sigs/542892 "2010-06-13T19:10:53Z")
I was asked to take my blog out of my sig earlier today based on the rule that: Which is fine. I was aware of that rule, but seeing as several people have their homepage in their signature – like Atomic Shrimp or Slith… --- ## [Lots of zombies around at the moment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lots-of-zombies-around-at-the-moment/542953)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Poster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lots-of-zombies-around-at-the-moment/542953 "2010-06-13T12:52:36Z")
Time of year? --- ## [Czarcasm is stepping down as a Moderator.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasm-is-stepping-down-as-a-moderator/542377)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasm-is-stepping-down-as-a-moderator/542377 "2010-06-13T02:02:13Z")
At the least he’s taking a break for an extended period. We thank him for his years of faithful service and wish him all best, always. --- ## [Mods, move as you see fit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-move-as-you-see-fit/542823)
**Author:** [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-move-as-you-see-fit/542823 "2010-06-12T17:43:14Z")
Doesn’t this go without saying? --- ## [Do we have to write in American English?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-to-write-in-american-english/542258)
**Author:** [@nicole1912](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nicole1912)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-to-write-in-american-english/542258 "2010-06-12T17:42:42Z")
This is going to sound a bit whiney, I suspect - I don’t mean it to. But something about Spectre of Pithecanthropus’s moderating in this thread rubbed me the wrong way: I didn’t see a problem with Happy Poster’s use of… --- ## [Help moving two posts...ASAP please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-moving-two-posts-asap-please/542861)
**Author:** [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-moving-two-posts-asap-please/542861 "2010-06-12T00:25:04Z")
I posted these two posts to a totally wrong thread – don’t ask how 'cause I don’t have a clue. Anyway, would a Super Mod be kind enough to move them to the right thread, 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, as soon as poss… --- ## [Testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/542587)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/542587 "2010-06-11T11:16:54Z")
Yup, just a test. --- ## [If A Particular Thread Here Is 120 Pages Long......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-particular-thread-here-is-120-pages-long/542365)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-particular-thread-here-is-120-pages-long/542365 "2010-06-10T21:33:59Z")
… is it supposed to “hang” up on me? I’ve defragged, I have no viruses, no spyware and it only happens here.:frowning: Thanks Q --- ## [How long does a thread subscription last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-a-thread-subscription-last/542664)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-a-thread-subscription-last/542664 "2010-06-10T20:34:12Z")
I have subscribed to threads by posting in them. How long does a thread have to be idle before the subscription disappears in your user CP? --- ## [If your Dope is running slow.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-your-dope-is-running-slow/542044)
**Author:** [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-your-dope-is-running-slow/542044 "2010-06-08T20:03:24Z")
It seems to be the fault of this mob. http://www.rubiconproject.com/ Anyone else having delays while this site seems to be scanning the Dope? --- ## [Flashing and Blinking Banner Ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flashing-and-blinking-banner-ads/542036)
**Author:** [@Joanie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joanie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flashing-and-blinking-banner-ads/542036 "2010-06-08T18:39:51Z")
I understand that you need to include banner ads on many of your screens to pay your expenses. But a number of them (such as the one for Canada’s Hottest Diet) flash or blink and really get on my nerves. They get on my… --- ## [Can I tell someone they're annoying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-tell-someone-theyre-annoying/542205)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-tell-someone-theyre-annoying/542205 "2010-06-08T04:28:03Z")
Or does it fall under no name calling? --- ## [Advertising of Business with questionable ethics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advertising-of-business-with-questionable-ethics/542298)
**Author:** [@snowmaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowmaster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2010, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advertising-of-business-with-questionable-ethics/542298 "2010-06-07T23:54:32Z")
Saw a new ad on the SDMB that said “Your Computer Is Under Attack Right Now!” With blinkling excalimation points and other ruffles and flourishes. The ad leads to http://www.news7-daily.com/technology/virus-alert/1col.p… --- ## [May I beg and plead here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-beg-and-plead-here/542140)
**Author:** [@NOLA\_Cajun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NOLA_Cajun)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2010, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-beg-and-plead-here/542140 "2010-06-07T15:33:28Z")
Dearest of Great Ones. Goodness, I feel so “Rush 2112”. If I, mere peasant that I am, asked kindly thine blessings upon me… May I change my name upon which I humble myself on your soil? \ Do I say here or through … --- ## [I really really dislike this new "Share" popup box](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-really-dislike-this-new-share-popup-box/542096)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2010, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-really-dislike-this-new-share-popup-box/542096 "2010-06-07T12:39:06Z")
I don’t know if anyone else has this problem, or has even noticed this box, but it’s really starting to get on my nerves. Let’s leave aside the issue of how often someone is going want to get all Web 2.0-y and submit th… --- ## [Demographic that frequent "The Straight Dope"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demographic-that-frequent-the-straight-dope/542246)
**Author:** [@Adroit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Adroit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2010, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demographic-that-frequent-the-straight-dope/542246 "2010-06-07T12:01:36Z")
I’m a 17 year old male, and I was just wondering what sort of demographic visit this forum/site. From what I’ve picked up everyone seems to be middle aged… Enlighten me? --- ## [Has Skipmagic quit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-skipmagic-quit/535901)
**Author:** [@maplekiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maplekiwi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-skipmagic-quit/535901 "2010-06-06T21:29:26Z")
& apologies if I have spelt his username wrong! Skip always seemed like a nice guy & a capable admin/mod. If you have resigned - Bye & thanks! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Why was the "God even loves \_\_\_\_\_\_" thread closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-god-even-loves-______-thread-closed/541961)
**Author:** [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2010, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-god-even-loves-______-thread-closed/541961 "2010-06-06T13:40:44Z")
Here. Okay, Czarcasm said the OP requested it, but do we get to find out why the OP wanted it closed, and what the mystery descriptor was? --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/542154)
**Author:** [@Mac\_Guffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mac_Guffin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2010, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/542154 "2010-06-06T08:03:34Z")
Just wanna see if I can post again. Haven’t been by here in four years. Doesn’t look like much has changed since I’ve been away. :slight\_smile: --- ## [What do the mods do all day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-mods-do-all-day/539981)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-mods-do-all-day/539981 "2010-06-06T03:16:04Z")
Sorry about the title, but it was the only way I could think to phrase it. This is not a criticism, just curiosity. There’s no way this board has that many full time employees, so… um… what do y’all do when your not wa… --- ## [here is the warning I get with the BIG RED SCREEN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-the-warning-i-get-with-the-big-red-screen/541743)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2010, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-the-warning-i-get-with-the-big-red-screen/541743 "2010-06-05T13:27:40Z")
As requested by TubaDiva, here is the text from the big red screen warning me to go forward at my own risk. The format of the message is much nicer, but this is the message. I just cut and pasted it. SFP Warning: Vis… --- ## [More smililes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-smililes/541097)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Poster)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-smililes/541097 "2010-06-04T23:34:27Z")
Any chance of more smilies? I would particularly like thumbs up and thumbs down, and a laughing smilie. --- ## [What do you think about smilies on SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-smilies-on-sdmb/541166)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Poster)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-smilies-on-sdmb/541166 "2010-06-04T21:30:54Z")
Here is an anonymous poll on your smilie viewpoint. --- ## [Image code](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/image-code/541237)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/image-code/541237 "2010-06-04T17:33:42Z")
Poll questions to follow OP shortly. --- ## [Questions about Jr Modding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-jr-modding/541359)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-jr-modding/541359 "2010-06-04T11:40:39Z")
What is it? Any rules about it? I’ve seen the term used, but not sure what it’s about. Searching is not working for me. It want’s to ignore the Jr part (even in quotes). --- ## [Dope Image Board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-image-board/540409)
**Author:** [@adhay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhay)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dope-image-board/540409 "2010-06-03T23:02:29Z")
Many of us have images on our hard drives that we would like to share here from time to time. Many remain unshown for lack of an SD common image space. I will eventually get around to setting up a virtual gallery on so… --- ## [U.S. Election 2010 forum will open ~June 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-election-2010-forum-will-open-june-1/540278)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-election-2010-forum-will-open-june-1/540278 "2010-06-03T19:41:27Z")
The temporary U.S. Election 2010 forum discussed here: … will open on or about June 1, 2010, the Hon. Marley presiding. --- ## [Which personal attacks are acceptable in CS, and which are not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-personal-attacks-are-acceptable-in-cs-and-which-are-not/541695)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-personal-attacks-are-acceptable-in-cs-and-which-are-not/541695 "2010-06-02T22:19:48Z")
Why is it acceptable for a poster to accuse another poster of pretension–i.e., dishonesty–in a CS thread? (From about here on.) This has always been the case. You’re not allowed to call someone a liar in GD, but you can … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=225) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=227)