# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=248 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 249 --- ## [Not seeing updated threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-seeing-updated-threads/511982)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-seeing-updated-threads/511982 "2009-09-29T18:27:58Z")
When I click on them, I see all their posts, but in the forums/in the user CP, I’m only seeing stuff updated from 11:00. Is that just me? --- ## [I think the Poll server is a PC...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-the-poll-server-is-a-pc/511882)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-the-poll-server-is-a-pc/511882 "2009-09-29T13:23:59Z")
I tried to vote in the Mac / PC / Linux poll in IMHO. Naturally, since I post from a Mac, I clicked the little Mac button. It froze for a few seconds, then returned me to the poll, with no buttons clicked. "hmm, " sez… --- ## [Now we have polls how about thanks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-we-have-polls-how-about-thanks/511607)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Poster)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-we-have-polls-how-about-thanks/511607 "2009-09-29T02:48:09Z")
There’s an option in vbulletin where a user can “thank” another for a post. Please could we turn this on? --- ## [Why was this thread closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-closed/511892)
**Author:** [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-closed/511892 "2009-09-28T21:07:29Z")
Is \*\*Miller \*\*firing off warning shots already?:slight\_smile: Seriously, what was the problem? ETA: Never mind. Question answered. --- ## [This - What does it mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-what-does-it-mean/511376)
**Author:** [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-what-does-it-mean/511376 "2009-09-28T17:09:47Z")
I’ve seen a lot of posts where the author has merely quoted a previous message, then added the word “This.” Perchance, could someone enlighten a clueless newbie as to what this means? Thank you. --- ## [How do you choose new moderators?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-choose-new-moderators/511830)
**Author:** [@Hirka\_T\_Bawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hirka_T_Bawa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-choose-new-moderators/511830 "2009-09-28T17:02:03Z")
Seeing the new threads announcing the two new moderators, Miller, and Ellen Cherry, brings up a question I’ve had. How do y’all chose new moderators? Do y’all have a nomination process then election with current mods, an… --- ## [Hey Straight Dope MEMBERS, question for ya...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-straight-dope-members-question-for-ya/511763)
**Author:** [@Shig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-straight-dope-members-question-for-ya/511763 "2009-09-28T03:29:05Z")
I notice a lot of people’s names say “member” or “charter member” under them. Well, I’m assuming that it means you have a paid subscription, which I finally found a link in my CP to set one up. However, it says nothin… --- ## [Question about a thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-thread/511638)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-thread/511638 "2009-09-27T06:50:21Z")
I’m assuming this thread was phrased in a way that was offensive to whoever closed it. What I would like to know is: If whoever closed it knew the answer to the question, and Their comment “TSTL” was a reflection … --- ## [twickster, what part of "private" don't you understand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-what-part-of-private-dont-you-understand/510330)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2009, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twickster-what-part-of-private-dont-you-understand/510330 "2009-09-26T00:52:44Z")
In this thread twickster and I had this exchange: \[QUOTE=twickster\] Yes, the rectal suggestion was in a PM. If you wish to say such things to a moderator, let me suggest that doing so while she is meditating on whethe… --- ## [Snake seizure thread? \[Token has expired\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snake-seizure-thread-token-has-expired/511576)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snake-seizure-thread-token-has-expired/511576 "2009-09-25T23:18:30Z")
I tried posting in this thread to be told that my token had expired? :confused: Then I closed out and tried refinding the thread but I can’t; what’s going on? --- ## [We're going to try polling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-going-to-try-polling/511110)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-going-to-try-polling/511110 "2009-09-25T14:06:17Z")
We’re going to switch on polling for a while in IMHO (which seems like the obvious place) and see if it crashes the server or other disasters occur. Look for it to start a little later this afternoon (Tuesday 9/22). --- ## [Polls: Can Moderators see who posted what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-can-moderators-see-who-posted-what/511302)
**Author:** [@Hirka\_T\_Bawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hirka_T_Bawa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-can-moderators-see-who-posted-what/511302 "2009-09-24T14:08:25Z")
From what I understand in polls, you have the option of public or private polls. My question is, if you choose a private one (where the members can’t see who polled for what), can the moderators or administrators see who… --- ## [Could you help me please??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-help-me-please/511328)
**Author:** [@kitemaker\_chuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitemaker_chuck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-help-me-please/511328 "2009-09-24T03:03:12Z")
I made a pretty dumb mistake in putting a question in Cafe Society. I meant to put it in as a SEPARATE question, but I accidentily put it in as a REPLY to another question. Could you please help me move it so that it a… --- ## [Can you add a 'show this post' function for the ignore list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-add-a-show-this-post-function-for-the-ignore-list/510742)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-add-a-show-this-post-function-for-the-ignore-list/510742 "2009-09-23T18:47:23Z")
When you have people on your ignore list for various reasons, but there is an intelligent discussion going on sometimes you want to read their post to get their input. However to do that you have to take them off the ign… --- ## [How many Charter Members are there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-charter-members-are-there/503465)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-charter-members-are-there/503465 "2009-09-23T15:17:43Z")
I’m just curious how many Charter Members are left. Thanks. --- ## [Ed Zotti, please turn on the poll feature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-zotti-please-turn-on-the-poll-feature/509541)
**Author:** [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-zotti-please-turn-on-the-poll-feature/509541 "2009-09-23T11:29:58Z")
Ed Zotti, please turn on the poll feature. --- ## [Test of poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-of-poll/511140)
**Author:** [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-of-poll/511140 "2009-09-23T09:20:14Z")
Test of poll --- ## [Blocking Private Messages From Just One Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blocking-private-messages-from-just-one-poster/511079)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blocking-private-messages-from-just-one-poster/511079 "2009-09-23T02:11:48Z")
My apologies if this has been addressed before, but with the Search function as it is… Is it possible to block PMs from specific posters? That is, suppose I got an abusive PM from somebody or other. I don’t want to de… --- ## [testes 1 2 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testes-1-2-3/511171)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testes-1-2-3/511171 "2009-09-23T01:49:54Z")
testing the poll thingy --- ## [How can I search for threads and posts over a year old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-search-for-threads-and-posts-over-a-year-old/510740)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-search-for-threads-and-posts-over-a-year-old/510740 "2009-09-21T16:21:23Z")
Is there way to search using an actual date? I searched “all posts by magellan01” and only got 750 posts going back to May. and when I did an advanced search using information I know should generate results, I get 0 hit… --- ## [What's going on here? Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-here-help/510930)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-here-help/510930 "2009-09-21T15:32:02Z")
I’ve been posting an OP in Cafe Society repeatedly and it is not showing up. I also tried posting an OP in MPSIMS and it also didn’t show up. Whatever this is, I hope you fix it. Really, between these frequent board erro… --- ## [Would TPTB please stop using the "close thread" feature as a way to have the last word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-tptb-please-stop-using-the-close-thread-feature-as-a-way-to-have-the-last-word/509816)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-tptb-please-stop-using-the-close-thread-feature-as-a-way-to-have-the-last-word/509816 "2009-09-21T12:55:59Z")
For people who will insist on a link: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11547135&postcount=33 However, Dex is certainly not the only one to use this practice. If you’re going to post as a poster, then… --- ## [Any good reason polls aren't enabled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-reason-polls-arent-enabled/509279)
**Author:** [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-reason-polls-arent-enabled/509279 "2009-09-21T06:11:36Z")
Way back in '07 some people were asking about the vB polling feature and TubaDiva replied: I pointed out that was actually not true. Polls are set up by the poster and require no more oversight than any other thread, l… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/510829)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/510829 "2009-09-20T22:51:07Z")
mike check --- ## [Is it still okay to use ATMB for test posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-still-okay-to-use-atmb-for-test-posts/504928)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-still-okay-to-use-atmb-for-test-posts/504928 "2009-09-18T22:27:51Z")
A moderator closed a test thread that Ed had started, which I had then picked up on to test my own posts. The mod left a message to the effect that he didn’t know what was going on, and so he was closing it. I sent the … --- ## [Quickpost and edit - box height. Can it be increased?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quickpost-and-edit-box-height-can-it-be-increased/510484)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quickpost-and-edit-box-height-can-it-be-increased/510484 "2009-09-18T21:17:43Z")
I think the quick post and the edit post boxes are way too ‘thin’. I find that almost always when I have to edit a post quickly I either have to scroll my post or rapid-keypress the little double-down-arrow thingy in th… --- ## [Could I write a book about the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-write-a-book-about-the-sdmb/508929)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-write-a-book-about-the-sdmb/508929 "2009-09-18T19:29:19Z")
Purely theoretical (I’ve got two books in the hopper now, and am writing two others, and proposing some more, so I’ve got more projects than I could possibly handle now) BUT: say I wanted to write a book about this messa… --- ## [A thread disappeared](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thread-disappeared/509981)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thread-disappeared/509981 "2009-09-18T16:57:56Z")
God, I can’t even remember who the OP was. It was a great set of ideas, a great set of images, and a great set of java scripts. What happened to it? Why was it disappeared? What was wrong with users freely and willfully … --- ## [Are Mods allowed to ignore Rules violations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-mods-allowed-to-ignore-rules-violations/509789)
**Author:** [@Carol\_Stream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_Stream)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2009, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-mods-allowed-to-ignore-rules-violations/509789 "2009-09-17T16:50:09Z")
Just so they can “enjoy” the boards. Admins/Ed, is this true? --- ## [Can I just start over on SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-just-start-over-on-sdmb/510258)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2009, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-just-start-over-on-sdmb/510258 "2009-09-16T22:41:48Z")
Is there any way to cut myself off from my past; sort of do a Don Draper? I’d like to cancel my membership (or let it lapse) and register under a new name with no link to my past posts. Can that be done…or do I have t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=247) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=249)