# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=240 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 241 --- ## [There is an ad for the snackpit on SDMB.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-an-ad-for-the-snackpit-on-sdmb/524266)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-an-ad-for-the-snackpit-on-sdmb/524266 "2010-01-12T04:36:39Z")
I just got a google ad for the snackpit, something about retards. :confused: --- ## [Xploder suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xploder-suspended/524592)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xploder-suspended/524592 "2010-01-12T01:48:00Z")
For 30 days. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11982481&postcount=32 I think “acting like a jerk” covers it. samclem . Moderator, SDMB --- ## [Help me search for a thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-search-for-a-thread/524490)
**Author:** [@Amblydoper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amblydoper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2010, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-search-for-a-thread/524490 "2010-01-11T18:29:10Z")
I want to find the Cafe Society thread about Nine (the animated Nine, not the musical Nine, sorry twickster :wink: ) “Nine” isn’t allowed by the SDMB search, and google gives me pages and pages of irrelevant results. D… --- ## [Political Insults in GD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-insults-in-gd/524200)
**Author:** [@villa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/villa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/political-insults-in-gd/524200 "2010-01-11T14:40:31Z")
Am I allowed to call someone a fascist, a communist, an apologist for fascism, or anything along those lines in GD? If not, where is the line drawn? To some I know, liberal is a term of virulent abuse. --- ## [Malware in the Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malware-in-the-pit/523882)
**Author:** [@njtt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/njtt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malware-in-the-pit/523882 "2010-01-10T00:44:46Z")
I opened up The Pit a few minutes ago and, before I got to opening any threads, I saw the Firefox download manager very briefly pop up and download something. I have Firefox set to put all downloads on my desktop, and I … --- ## [Severing ties with SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/severing-ties-with-sdmb/524255)
**Author:** [@kitemaker\_chuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitemaker_chuck)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/severing-ties-with-sdmb/524255 "2010-01-09T21:59:24Z")
Dear SDMB management; Please cancel my username and anything else that connects me with the SDMB! Thank you. --- ## [1st test - hiding the contents of spoiler boxes in threads so they aren't visible on 'mouse-over'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1st-test-hiding-the-contents-of-spoiler-boxes-in-threads-so-they-arent-visible-on-mouse-over/524333)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1st-test-hiding-the-contents-of-spoiler-boxes-in-threads-so-they-arent-visible-on-mouse-over/524333 "2010-01-09T21:52:48Z")
Please ignore this, I’m just testing to see if an arbitrary guess of ten lines of text in this little window will be sufficient to hide the contents of a spoiler box. Even more than usual, I have nothing worthwhile to s… --- ## [Obnoxious banner on SDMB -- anything to be done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obnoxious-banner-on-sdmb-anything-to-be-done/524245)
**Author:** [@Recliner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Recliner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obnoxious-banner-on-sdmb-anything-to-be-done/524245 "2010-01-09T21:06:56Z")
Last day or so, I’ve noticed a banner ad here on the board that’s been irritating me. The ad states “WE ARE HIRING! Anyone can apply!”. The font/style imply its Google. Instead, it leads to http://www.myguardiannews.… --- ## [Multiple spoilers, preview text](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-spoilers-preview-text/524198)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-spoilers-preview-text/524198 "2010-01-09T19:08:48Z")
Note: Please don’t post to this for 5 minutes so that I can still edit, thanks! Huh - I thought someone said that spoilers in the box don’t appear on rollover preview even if you haven’t added a bunch of .return.return… --- ## ["You have selected 1 post that is not part of this thread."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-selected-1-post-that-is-not-part-of-this-thread/524117)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-selected-1-post-that-is-not-part-of-this-thread/524117 "2010-01-09T00:35:14Z")
Every time I quote something to reply to it (“reply with quote”), I’ve been getting this contradictory and nonsensical message. WTF? :confused: --- ## [Karma for the board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karma-for-the-board/524006)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karma-for-the-board/524006 "2010-01-08T18:28:31Z")
C. K. Dexter Haven ended up doing some google fu on a particular poster posting to an Avatar thread. The results concluded that the poster was spamming the board. Prior to this, I made a comment to that poster , in thre… --- ## [If you think you see malware on the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-think-you-see-malware-on-the-sdmb/524058)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-think-you-see-malware-on-the-sdmb/524058 "2010-01-07T19:56:24Z")
If an ad on the SDMB has given you problems, please provide the following info if possible: Time/date of occurrence. Screenshot(s) of ALL ads on the page - typically there are three (on PCs you can do this with Alt… --- ## [Ads with spontaneous sound on the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-with-spontaneous-sound-on-the-sdmb/523513)
**Author:** [@Chief\_Pedant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chief_Pedant)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-with-spontaneous-sound-on-the-sdmb/523513 "2010-01-06T21:20:59Z")
Today it seemed like I got a new behaviour when cruising the SDMB: “Congratulations you have won” in a shrill and irritating voice from my speakers. I assume this is related to an ad which appears near the top of threa… --- ## ["An invalid threadid or forumid was specified."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-invalid-threadid-or-forumid-was-specified/523736)
**Author:** [@Gymnopithys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gymnopithys)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-invalid-threadid-or-forumid-was-specified/523736 "2010-01-06T09:06:43Z")
Literally that’s what I get on the SDMB vBulletin board after clicking to unscribe from threads. Where’s the glitch ? Is it in my computer ? Is there anything I can do to fix that funny language and unsuscribe ? In Outl… --- ## [No Longer Getting E-Mail Notifications Of Answers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-longer-getting-e-mail-notifications-of-answers/522546)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-longer-getting-e-mail-notifications-of-answers/522546 "2010-01-05T18:56:04Z")
Can someone tell me what to check or uncheck? Thanks, Quasi --- ## [How do I report a PM?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-report-a-pm/522706)
**Author:** [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-report-a-pm/522706 "2010-01-05T02:18:22Z")
I received a private message over the weekend from a newly registered user. This PM is explicitly advertising. I don’t see a “report PM” button like the “report post” button. Who do I forward this PM to? I’m not putt… --- ## [More info on the latest Pit sticky](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-info-on-the-latest-pit-sticky/523623)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-info-on-the-latest-pit-sticky/523623 "2010-01-04T23:43:15Z")
Someone resurrected a Pit thread: Portland spurned! (Beware–scary old-style Pit thread inside!). I assume the parenthetical is a mod add-on to the original title. It was closed by Gfactor with the following note: He’s… --- ## [Sig check](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-check/523491)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-check/523491 "2010-01-03T17:37:31Z")
Here goes… --- ## [Are the owners of the SD still in financial difficulties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-owners-of-the-sd-still-in-financial-difficulties/523174)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-owners-of-the-sd-still-in-financial-difficulties/523174 "2010-01-01T22:52:35Z")
Earlier in the year, it was reported that the owners of this board were in financial difficulties. What is the situation now? --- ## [Curtis LeMay has been suspended for 30 days.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curtis-lemay-has-been-suspended-for-30-days/523331)
**Author:** [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curtis-lemay-has-been-suspended-for-30-days/523331 "2010-01-01T21:31:44Z")
Curtis LeMay has been suspended for 30 days for repeated violation of the “Don’t Be A Jerk” guideline and trolling. He has shown time and time again his immaturity in choice of topics, and has been warned several times … --- ## [How long have we had this feature?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-have-we-had-this-feature/522997)
**Author:** [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-have-we-had-this-feature/522997 "2010-01-01T20:12:50Z")
So, I’m posting and I want to address a Doper. Being too lazy to type out the Doper’s name (it’s a long one), I scroll down to the post where the Doper posted and right-click on the name so I can Copy and Paste. A box … --- ## [Trying out nested spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-out-nested-spoilers/523165)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-out-nested-spoilers/523165 "2010-01-01T12:59:18Z")
Ten deep. And they retain their open state. Awesome. Does it work for everyone else? --- ## [If one posts a time sensitive question of objective fact ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-one-posts-a-time-sensitive-question-of-objective-fact/513816)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-one-posts-a-time-sensitive-question-of-objective-fact/513816 "2009-12-31T23:20:42Z")
If one posts a time sensitive question of objective fact … Hypothetical: let us say that Sunday I had asked ‘will the stock markets be closed tomorrow, Columbus Day?’ Tuesday the question is completely obsolete. Could … --- ## [What is the longest, continuously running thread on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-continuously-running-thread-on-the-sdmb/522969)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-longest-continuously-running-thread-on-the-sdmb/522969 "2009-12-31T03:15:18Z")
What thread holds the record for being the longest, continuously running thread? Not counting stickies or zombies, of course; it must have new posts on a regular basis. I am watching the Stupid Republican Ideas thread,… --- ## [Why not choose a better-shaped ad unit for the bottom of the page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-choose-a-better-shaped-ad-unit-for-the-bottom-of-the-page/523048)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-choose-a-better-shaped-ad-unit-for-the-bottom-of-the-page/523048 "2009-12-31T02:11:12Z")
The at the bottom of most (all?) pages is a vertical ‘skyscraper’ banner - it appears at the left of the page with a massive empty white area next to it. Why not just use another horizontal one like the one at the top? … --- ## [Yet another pre-emptive move to the pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-pre-emptive-move-to-the-pit/522365)
**Author:** [@ivn1188](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivn1188)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-pre-emptive-move-to-the-pit/522365 "2009-12-29T23:45:04Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=545044 Why is there a need to babysit the posters? They know the rules. If they want to get vitriolic, they can start a pit thread. The pit should not be used as … --- ## ["Vegans should just starve to death?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegans-should-just-starve-to-death/522354)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegans-should-just-starve-to-death/522354 "2009-12-29T17:51:19Z")
When did it become acceptable to wish death on large groups of people in a GD OP? Is there some reason I should refrain from gratifying my immediate impulse to respond with something along the line of “Fuck you, too, ass… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/522721)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/522721 "2009-12-29T01:56:29Z")
\[noparse\]Test.\[/noparse\] --- ## [Pop-up ads on SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-ads-on-sdmb/522761)
**Author:** [@Daylate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daylate)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-ads-on-sdmb/522761 "2009-12-28T17:16:14Z")
OK! I give up!! How much will it cost to stop that constant barrage of Pop-ups that every 30 seconds or so come slamming onto my screen while trying to use the SDMB. Do I have to join something? Just tell me and I’ll… --- ## [PDF virus while browsing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pdf-virus-while-browsing/522466)
**Author:** [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pdf-virus-while-browsing/522466 "2009-12-27T05:16:23Z")
Just letting you know that my computer was struck by a virus attempt twice in the last half hour while browsing the message boards. I may have accidentally clicked on an embedded ad the first time (I have a touchpad) wh… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=239) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=241)