# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=230 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 231 --- ## [No contest plea, reinstate prescription flagged by DEA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-contest-plea-reinstate-prescription-flagged-by-dea/538477)
**Author:** [@ooegyptoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ooegyptoo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-contest-plea-reinstate-prescription-flagged-by-dea/538477 "2010-05-06T04:47:24Z")
My mother was basically used as a scapegoat for a thief that had ripped off a sweepstakes business in NC. She treated this young man like a son. Well they had him wired and he used her to get out of his charges. Mind … --- ## [Why do we give permission to the mods to move threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-give-permission-to-the-mods-to-move-threads/537908)
**Author:** [@wisernow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wisernow)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-give-permission-to-the-mods-to-move-threads/537908 "2010-05-05T18:23:16Z")
Why do some people posting to a particular forum make this explicit request to the mods to “feel free to move the thread to the proper forum”? Wouldn’t the mods do it even without that being mentioned? It is not as if … --- ## [trying to find a thread or threads.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-thread-or-threads/538345)
**Author:** [@timotab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/timotab)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-thread-or-threads/538345 "2010-05-05T06:19:58Z")
I run a boardgame meetup group in St Louis, and my Google Analytics information has shown there’s been some traffic generated from this message board - it started on April 7th, and there’s been occasional referrals since… --- ## [Google bring traffic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-bring-traffic/538109)
**Author:** [@Hirka\_T\_Bawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hirka_T_Bawa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-bring-traffic/538109 "2010-05-05T03:15:17Z")
Awhile back we allowed Google to crawl the SDMB, so our posts now show up on Google searches. Has this brought an appreciable amount of traffic to the SDMB? Are there more people viewing, or posting, now that google craw… --- ## [Question re email address and anonymity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-email-address-and-anonymity/537780)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-email-address-and-anonymity/537780 "2010-05-04T01:33:57Z")
The email address I put into my profile (“User CP”), can anybody but me see it? --- ## [Re: "Gender identity - is it even a debate at all?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-gender-identity-is-it-even-a-debate-at-all/537443)
**Author:** [@lekatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lekatt)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-gender-identity-is-it-even-a-debate-at-all/537443 "2010-05-03T20:24:48Z")
I used to be a Charter Member and pay to post, things were different then, opposing views were tolerated, but not now, I can’t post anything anymore without being called for it. I have never broken the rules, I have bee… --- ## [why was this thread locked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-locked/537907)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-locked/537907 "2010-05-01T02:52:21Z")
I was shocked (SHOCKED!) at the over-reaction of Lynn Bodoni in locking this thread in ATMB. And shit. Would it not have been appropriate to move the thread to MPSIMS? And shit? Based on a recent thread in ATMB, ther… --- ## ["Ed Zotti sent you a private message on Feed Share - please respond"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-zotti-sent-you-a-private-message-on-feed-share-please-respond/537686)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-zotti-sent-you-a-private-message-on-feed-share-please-respond/537686 "2010-05-01T02:35:26Z")
Anyone else get this? (Oh, and no, I did NOT click… seen this sort of thing before). --- ## [Regarding the color bars for polls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-the-color-bars-for-polls/537861)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-the-color-bars-for-polls/537861 "2010-04-30T19:51:15Z")
When a poll is displayed, a short color bar appears even if that option has no votes. This is somewhat misleading at a glance, and you have to look further right to see the zero. IMHO, the bar should just be blank when… --- ## [I a loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-a-loser/537847)
**Author:** [@Pduol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pduol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-a-loser/537847 "2010-04-30T08:59:23Z")
Ok, i been nipping the SC all nigh. what started just kept going. oops1 Empty! let us tak about empty! know wats empty? This effinh ouse\> Hahaha and that shit fr bairns ex fukcing wives hede! that emtpy too! Hahah! … --- ## [Search question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-question/537680)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-question/537680 "2010-04-29T00:15:57Z")
How do you limit searches to all threads started by Poster X? --- ## [Since Super Kapowzler went All "@\*&#", What is the Increase in Ad $, Please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-super-kapowzler-went-all-what-is-the-increase-in-ad-please/537165)
**Author:** [@Super\_Kapowzler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Super_Kapowzler)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-super-kapowzler-went-all-what-is-the-increase-in-ad-please/537165 "2010-04-28T23:55:51Z")
Word up, Hello, and Greetings this fine evening. I was wondering, since this board advertises the exposure of Acai berrys and such, and local mom making $77/hr Online and such, and noticing the sudden swell of activity … --- ## [Czarcasm, is it possible for a liberal to draw a warning for insulting a conservative?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasm-is-it-possible-for-a-liberal-to-draw-a-warning-for-insulting-a-conservative/536996)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasm-is-it-possible-for-a-liberal-to-draw-a-warning-for-insulting-a-conservative/536996 "2010-04-28T05:12:19Z")
Blatant moderator bias strikes again: You pass out warnings to two posters expressing conservative points of view, while letting liberals slide with only a note. Again. How can you justify letting Rigamarole slide w… --- ## [Is there a limit to the number of words in a reply on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-limit-to-the-number-of-words-in-a-reply-on-the-sdmb/537460)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-limit-to-the-number-of-words-in-a-reply-on-the-sdmb/537460 "2010-04-28T03:17:26Z")
A question - is there a limit to the number of words (or characters) in any given post? And is that limit physical (e.g. the vBulletin system will not handle more that 2,000 words per window) or is it by ‘social convent… --- ## [SDMB is EVIL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-is-evil/537469)
**Author:** [@Lunchy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lunchy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-is-evil/537469 "2010-04-27T19:22:02Z")
Well, ive been gracing this site with my presence for almost a year now, 99.9% of the time with my PS3, I like to sit in my room at 5am with nothing else to do but read various posts. However, within the last 5 or 6 day… --- ## [GD is turning into PR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gd-is-turning-into-pr/537372)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gd-is-turning-into-pr/537372 "2010-04-27T17:04:03Z")
PR for “partisan rants”. I’ve noticed that over the last 6 months there is little debate in GD and many of the threads turn into something more appropriate for the Pit with the insults and denigration of threads into ch… --- ## [UK Dopers, do you get consitent TV Licensing adverts on SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-dopers-do-you-get-consitent-tv-licensing-adverts-on-sdmb/537099)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-dopers-do-you-get-consitent-tv-licensing-adverts-on-sdmb/537099 "2010-04-27T12:19:23Z")
Ever since I went on a few websites detailing how to get the TV Licensing bullyboys off your back, a few weeks ago, the SDMB adverts seem to be nothing but “TV Licensing”. Is this the same for everybody, or is whatever p… --- ## [Leave Super Kapowlzer alone!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-super-kapowlzer-alone/537074)
**Author:** [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-super-kapowlzer-alone/537074 "2010-04-26T19:08:50Z")
Good God, have you guys entirely lost your sense of humor? Look, I don’t care whether he is affecting partial brain damage or not, but his shit is funny. If it doesn’t tickle your funny bone, then what harm is he doing… --- ## [Trouble with the board this morning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trouble-with-the-board-this-morning/537292)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trouble-with-the-board-this-morning/537292 "2010-04-25T18:02:09Z")
I tried to do my usual thing, log in and grab all the new posts since I logged out last night … It gave me the must wait however many seconds between searches, and then at the time it would let me search again there wer… --- ## [We've been quoted elsewhere!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weve-been-quoted-elsewhere/536794)
**Author:** [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weve-been-quoted-elsewhere/536794 "2010-04-25T11:55:25Z")
--- ## [So tomndeb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-tomndeb/537067)
**Author:** [@sinjin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sinjin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-tomndeb/537067 "2010-04-24T02:17:34Z")
I asked in thread why I got a warning and Bricker did not but got no response. So I’ll ask again. Here is the post that got me a warning. Originally Posted by sinjin Tomndeb’s response to me: Bricker’s post that wa… --- ## [Main page ad glitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/main-page-ad-glitch/537170)
**Author:** [@zut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/main-page-ad-glitch/537170 "2010-04-24T01:14:33Z")
I normally enter the SDMB through the main SD page (http://www.straightdope.com/). There, I see a banner ad at the top of the page. When one of the ads from PNC is up (“National City is now PNC” etc etc), it somehow pr… --- ## [SMDB Payment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smdb-payment/536955)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smdb-payment/536955 "2010-04-23T16:39:08Z")
When are the notices for the next year’s registration going out? I haven’t seen any notification yet, and I think my membership needs to be renewed this month. --- ## [How do I link to a post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-link-to-a-post/536860)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-link-to-a-post/536860 "2010-04-22T01:22:40Z")
Quick question: If I’m replying in a thread and want to link to a past individual post from an older thread how do I do that? --- ## [Why am I getting a "Thank You" page when I post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-getting-a-thank-you-page-when-i-post/536706)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-getting-a-thank-you-page-when-i-post/536706 "2010-04-21T17:39:52Z")
Once upon a time, this board did not have the option to post a Quick Reply. Back in those days, when you typed a response and clicked submit, you’d get a page that said And eventually, you would be. When the Quick Repl… --- ## [Is anyone else having problems posting this week?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-problems-posting-this-week/536783)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-problems-posting-this-week/536783 "2010-04-21T14:48:02Z")
After a year or so of getting at least average performance from this site, recently it has gone back to the old standard of copy every post before you hit submit because the site will time out or get a “server busy” mess… --- ## [Sorry about the persistent board problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-about-the-persistent-board-problems/536855)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-about-the-persistent-board-problems/536855 "2010-04-21T14:47:55Z")
Please be aware that our host services provider is performing maintenance on our server cluster as of Wednesday, April 21, 2010; this results in unpredictable problems of varying degrees of seriousness on different parts… --- ## [Czarcasm, I'd like to continue this conversation...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasm-id-like-to-continue-this-conversation/533553)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasm-id-like-to-continue-this-conversation/533553 "2010-04-20T22:10:21Z")
And since you are apparently unwilling to provide a substantive answer via PM, I’ll just reprise our exchange here: You replied thusly: To which I responded: Said reply being sent about 4 hours ago, during which ti… --- ## [Best reply/view ratio? Which thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-reply-view-ratio-which-thread/536725)
**Author:** [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-reply-view-ratio-which-thread/536725 "2010-04-20T17:38:44Z")
By best reply/view ratio, I guess I mean the thread with the most replies and the least views. Is there any way of finding this out? I’m not dying of curiosity, but it might prove interesting. While we’re here, might … --- ## [Calling someone racist is a personal insult](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-someone-racist-is-a-personal-insult/535802)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-someone-racist-is-a-personal-insult/535802 "2010-04-20T17:28:39Z")
It seems that some people on this board are not cognizant of this. It should be quite obvious to anyone who knows what a personal insult is. You’ve just called someone an insulting name. I’d rather be called a cunt, as … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=229) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=231)