# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=252 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 253 --- ## [Search help needed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-help-needed/505106)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-help-needed/505106 "2009-08-03T13:59:47Z")
I have a memory of a discussion of the video “Money as Debt” taking place on Great Debates. However, it’s obvious (and confirmed by attempt) that searching for it using the current system is futile; I can’t use the word… --- ## [Dealing with jerks.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-jerks/505003)
**Author:** [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-jerks/505003 "2009-08-02T23:08:13Z")
Disregarding the recent events (there are enough threads about that already), I would like to suggest a way of dealing with jerks and enforcing the “Don’t be a jerk” rule. I think that the body of moderators in this boa… --- ## [May I have a reason, Tom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-reason-tom/505058)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-reason-tom/505058 "2009-08-02T19:14:20Z")
For this thread being closed? Apart from the snark about pissing contests, disinfectants, mops, I mean. I thought \*\*Shodan \*\*and I were being remarkably civil, though we obviously detest each other. What was your specif… --- ## [Other Boards - SDMB Related](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-boards-sdmb-related/504251)
**Author:** [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-boards-sdmb-related/504251 "2009-08-02T16:55:24Z")
Are we allowed to discuss The Giraffe Boards, or Bomebo or CarnalK’s site or even the snarkpit? Since I cam back online, after a multi year hiatus, I was wondering. Before, any and every other board that was the least bi… --- ## [Board acting up redux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-acting-up-redux/505045)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-acting-up-redux/505045 "2009-08-02T13:54:41Z")
The main page loads fine, but each individual fora hangs along time, if it loads at all. No new posts showing up. We’ll see if this posts… --- ## [Test post iTouch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-itouch/505044)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 11:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-itouch/505044 "2009-08-02T11:06:51Z")
=rand(0) --- ## [Could you do a little enhancing to the signature edit feature, please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-do-a-little-enhancing-to-the-signature-edit-feature-please/504765)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-do-a-little-enhancing-to-the-signature-edit-feature-please/504765 "2009-08-02T00:25:58Z")
I can understand why most of the edit functions are NO: (the rest of the NO’s I agree with) but why can’t we alter the color, size, font, or alignment? --- ## [Punishment for Theadshitting etc...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punishment-for-theadshitting-etc/504568)
**Author:** [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punishment-for-theadshitting-etc/504568 "2009-08-02T00:02:53Z")
Why not do Like Giraffe does and add a troll type forum for people that derail threads purposely and/or other aspects of crappy board netiquette? I just got boxed for an hour because of cheese. My own fault, but no post… --- ## [Joke threads in the pit/self pitting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joke-threads-in-the-pit-self-pitting/504198)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joke-threads-in-the-pit-self-pitting/504198 "2009-08-01T23:09:48Z")
\-I seem to see more of these lately without intervention. Are they acceptable now? --- ## [So...wait...exactly was Seven banned/suspended for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-wait-exactly-was-seven-banned-suspended-for/504930)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-wait-exactly-was-seven-banned-suspended-for/504930 "2009-08-01T21:21:40Z")
So far, in various threads, I’ve seen over a half dozen very confused-sounding reasons that Seven was banned/suspended. \[ol\] \[li\]Two warnings in several months. Except that Reeder got something like 9 last and final wa… --- ## [Seven did not harrass me -- signed: Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-did-not-harrass-me-signed-liberal/504939)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-did-not-harrass-me-signed-liberal/504939 "2009-08-01T18:35:18Z")
I just wanted to get something straight because I’ve seen it used repeatedly, really, that part of the reason for Seven’s banning and now suspension is that he took potshots at me, or something. Marely (I think it was) … --- ## [Seven's sig, his/her banning/suspension, and such](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sevens-sig-his-her-banning-suspension-and-such/504841)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Amazing)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sevens-sig-his-her-banning-suspension-and-such/504841 "2009-08-01T16:01:06Z")
In another thread in About This Message Board, Marley said: As per his request, I am posting this in a separate thread. With respect, I disagree with your interpretation. I don’t believe he quoted the comment as a cl… --- ## [Not seeing members' locations and post counts.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-seeing-members-locations-and-post-counts/504910)
**Author:** [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-seeing-members-locations-and-post-counts/504910 "2009-08-01T14:19:38Z")
When did this happen? Do paying members see them? I can now see the post count and location of mods and admins but not that of members and charter members. Can paying members see the post count and location of guests? W… --- ## [Are we allowed to pit mods as posters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-allowed-to-pit-mods-as-posters/504888)
**Author:** [@Tenebras](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenebras)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-allowed-to-pit-mods-as-posters/504888 "2009-08-01T12:28:39Z")
That is, if we think that a moderator is being a nogoodnik can we start a Pit thread and give them what for? Note that I’m talking about their actions as a poster, and not as a moderator. For example: Tenebras: The Tel… --- ## [GFactor, i have no idea what you are trying to say](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gfactor-i-have-no-idea-what-you-are-trying-to-say/504921)
**Author:** [@ivn1188](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivn1188)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gfactor-i-have-no-idea-what-you-are-trying-to-say/504921 "2009-08-01T03:20:14Z")
In this post you made a statement. I am asking you for a clarification on your intent. re my statement to Finnagain: “So you ask why I post? I like pissing you off because I don’t like you”, you posted: So now I have… --- ## [There may also be other replies, but you will not receive any more notifications until you visit the](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-may-also-be-other-replies-but-you-will-not-receive-any-more-notifications-until-you-visit-the/504941)
**Author:** [@adhay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-may-also-be-other-replies-but-you-will-not-receive-any-more-notifications-until-you-visit-the/504941 "2009-08-01T01:18:30Z")
I am still getting multiple notifications… --- ## [a question about the rules.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-rules/504651)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-rules/504651 "2009-07-31T20:41:46Z")
During the upheaval, there were some rule changes in the pit. Fine. Apparently, I misunderstood a rule and outed someone who was on my ignore list. Turns out that you CAN out someone on your ignore list, but only in t… --- ## [Is Creative Loafing Inc. seeking bankruptcy protection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-creative-loafing-inc-seeking-bankruptcy-protection/504640)
**Author:** [@Khampelf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khampelf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-creative-loafing-inc-seeking-bankruptcy-protection/504640 "2009-07-31T17:57:08Z")
I’ve heard a rumor to that effect. Is there any truth to it? Will it have any effect on the board? Inquiring minds want to know. --- ## ["Snarky" enough to merit a Mod Note?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snarky-enough-to-merit-a-mod-note/504742)
**Author:** [@Kimmy\_Gibbler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimmy_Gibbler)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snarky-enough-to-merit-a-mod-note/504742 "2009-07-31T17:31:06Z")
In this thread, I detected a request for (i) fairly sophisticated legal advice by (ii) someone with the means to obtain that advice from a licensed attorney, which course of action would (iii) have the advantage of not v… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/504158)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/504158 "2009-07-31T12:39:11Z")
test --- ## [PM for subscription expiry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pm-for-subscription-expiry/504846)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pm-for-subscription-expiry/504846 "2009-07-31T04:24:03Z")
Any chance you could set up an auto PM for impending expiry? I wouldn’t have even known I’d expired except for the sudden ads. Afterwards I did manage to find an email, but those things tend to get buried. A PM on the SD… --- ## [Explain the KGS banning to me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-kgs-banning-to-me/504021)
**Author:** [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-kgs-banning-to-me/504021 "2009-07-30T22:39:01Z")
Using small words. I am sure I am missing something glaringly obvious. Tuba’s note says he is banned for threatening legal action but provided no link. I then found what I believe is the offending thread, but he seems t… --- ## [Why was Seven banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 447\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2009, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-seven-banned/504610 "2009-07-30T01:51:54Z")
Please explain? --- ## [How to use multi-quote?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-use-multi-quote/504709)
**Author:** [@adhay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-use-multi-quote/504709 "2009-07-29T23:57:59Z")
When I use the quote button at the bottom of a post that contains a quote from a previous thread, that quote does not appear in my new post. I assume multi-quote will handle this but I’m danged if I can figure out how. … --- ## [Last Standing Charter Member To Win Great Prize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-standing-charter-member-to-win-great-prize/503623)
**Author:** [@bonitahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bonitahi)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-standing-charter-member-to-win-great-prize/503623 "2009-07-29T14:39:15Z")
Certainly the laws of nature dictate that at some time in the future there will no longer be any Charter Members on this board. I ask now that SDMB, e.g. Creative Loafing Media, award a prize for the last standing Chart… --- ## [Googlebot stopped spidering the board after it found only 10% of content](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/googlebot-stopped-spidering-the-board-after-it-found-only-10-of-content/504615)
**Author:** [@alterego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alterego)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/googlebot-stopped-spidering-the-board-after-it-found-only-10-of-content/504615 "2009-07-29T11:09:55Z")
For whatever reason Googlebot has stopped archiving the board content after finding only 10% of it. That is to say, it still archives new threads but no longer archives older threads. I suggest the SDMB install a Google … --- ## [search results](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-results/504420)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-results/504420 "2009-07-29T10:37:31Z")
All of a sudden, when I hit “new posts” I’m limited to 25 results. I used to get pages of results. I don’t think I’ve changed any settings this morning. --- ## [New rule request re: Recreational Outrage threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rule-request-re-recreational-outrage-threads/504609)
**Author:** [@Weston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weston)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rule-request-re-recreational-outrage-threads/504609 "2009-07-29T01:46:30Z")
See the following for one example: Mom kills kid. Eats brain. Say, can we have a ban on threads about psychos doing fucked up stuff to kids? There’s just absolutely no fucking need whatsoever to spread that kind of ne… --- ## [Seven has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-has-been-banned/504613)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-has-been-banned/504613 "2009-07-28T23:07:25Z")
Seven has been banned for recreational complaining and trolling. Since he returned to the boards earlier this year, Seven has done little except attack other posters and complain about the way the board is run. Here’s … --- ## [Why Is Liberal Allowed To Use GD As A Personal Blog???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-liberal-allowed-to-use-gd-as-a-personal-blog/503924)
**Author:** [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-liberal-allowed-to-use-gd-as-a-personal-blog/503924 "2009-07-28T17:44:47Z")
His Esthetical Jesus threads are NOTHING BUT A BLOG! I understand that GD is where witnessing threads go, but why is he allowed to have a multi-thread, totally content free, ‘you have to agree to my beliefs’ thing going… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=251) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=253)