# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=26 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [How can I see my naughty activity? (Warnings, mod notes, etc)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-see-my-naughty-activity-warnings-mod-notes-etc/955634)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-see-my-naughty-activity-warnings-mod-notes-etc/955634 "2021-12-11T17:38:44Z")
Is there some way that I can see where I have been mod noted and/or warned in my history on this board? --- ## [Has the rule against raising zombies from the dead been reinstated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-rule-against-raising-zombies-from-the-dead-been-reinstated/950186)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-rule-against-raising-zombies-from-the-dead-been-reinstated/950186 "2021-12-09T01:55:29Z")
I wanted to post something to an older thread and got a prompt asking if I wanted to revive this old conversation, and further telling me that everyone who had participated would be notified. That last bit really gave … --- ## [Protesting a warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning/955062)
**Author:** [@Steophan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steophan)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-a-warning/955062 "2021-12-08T21:33:25Z")
This was not an attack, it was an observation based on the posts. I will concede there’s a certain dark humour in someone not knowing what an attack is in the context of that thread, though. If you want to know what a… --- ## [How to prevent an omnibus free will topic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-prevent-an-omnibus-free-will-topic/955599)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-prevent-an-omnibus-free-will-topic/955599 "2021-12-07T10:56:49Z")
It may be too late already. The most significant rule change promulgated by the late Jonathan\_Chance reads, In the Great Debates category, we have a current topic titled “Lack of Freewill doesn’t mean lack of choice”.… --- ## [Finding moderator notes and warnings in a topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-moderator-notes-and-warnings-in-a-topic/955506)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-moderator-notes-and-warnings-in-a-topic/955506 "2021-12-06T22:31:12Z")
Say I’m reading a lengthy topic on a controversial subject or current event when 900 posts in, someone brings up a point that I vaguely remember a moderator post saying that was a digression and to drop it. How can I fin… --- ## [Why Can't I Put Someone On "Ignore" outside of the Pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-put-someone-on-ignore-outside-of-the-pit/954684)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-put-someone-on-ignore-outside-of-the-pit/954684 "2021-12-06T21:35:05Z")
In a recent P& E thread, I observed a person announce that they were “muting” or ignoring someone, which was followed by an admonition that that was not allowed outside of the pit. Why is this? --- ## [General Questions has been renamed to Factual Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-questions-has-been-renamed-to-factual-questions/953705)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-questions-has-been-renamed-to-factual-questions/953705 "2021-12-03T19:56:54Z")
The name of General Questions has always been a source of confusion to new users, since the forum/category is not in fact for general questions, but is instead only for questions of a factual nature. As part of our effor… --- ## [ASGuy test poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asguy-test-poll/954285)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asguy-test-poll/954285 "2021-12-02T18:51:21Z")
MPSIMS poll thread is fun but there are a lot of poll options. Let’s see how some work. poll --- ## [Is Factual Questions still the right forum for seeking advice about operating my computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-factual-questions-still-the-right-forum-for-seeking-advice-about-operating-my-computer/954985)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-factual-questions-still-the-right-forum-for-seeking-advice-about-operating-my-computer/954985 "2021-11-28T01:14:38Z")
I hope the question is self-explanatory. Since GQ has morphed into FQ, it’s no longer clear to me whether I should be asking in that forum. TIA. --- ## [Anyone seen Colibri lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-colibri-lately/952161)
**Author:** [@DMC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMC)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-colibri-lately/952161 "2021-11-26T06:40:49Z")
Wasn’t sure where to put this, but since he’s a mod, I thought there’s a good chance someone in the know would see it here. I tagged him a month ago when someone was asking about Panama and then realized that he hadn’t b… --- ## ["You Have 166 Unread Posts in this Thread", But There Are Only 152 Replies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-166-unread-posts-in-this-thread-but-there-are-only-152-replies/954594)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-166-unread-posts-in-this-thread-but-there-are-only-152-replies/954594 "2021-11-22T19:49:30Z")
I am seeing the above concerning the thread: Explanation? --- ## [Why can't I scroll to the end of a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-scroll-to-the-end-of-a-thread/954056)
**Author:** [@Mrs\_Fairway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs_Fairway)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-scroll-to-the-end-of-a-thread/954056 "2021-11-18T00:03:14Z")
Sometimes I want to see the most recent posts in a long thread and I can’t seem to get to the end of the thread. If I move the progress bar down, it does not go all the way to the end. Or it goes to the end visually but … --- ## [My Test Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-test-poll/954340)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-test-poll/954340 "2021-11-16T14:14:24Z")
I’m definitely testing a poll…lets see if it works edit: It didn’t work --- ## [Test poll 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-poll-2/954341)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-poll-2/954341 "2021-11-15T23:26:11Z")
Typing my test post\[poll type=multiple results=always min=1 max=2 chartType=bar\] It worked this time Yay it worked a second time \[/poll\]\[poll name=poll2 type=multiple results=always min=1 max=2 chartType=bar\] Take 1 T… --- ## [Weird in-line link behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-in-line-link-behavior/954252)
**Author:** [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-in-line-link-behavior/954252 "2021-11-14T04:54:21Z")
So when I try to post this newspaper link --- ## [Profile question pt. 18](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profile-question-pt-18/954262)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profile-question-pt-18/954262 "2021-11-13T04:23:31Z")
In my profile summary, what does “\_\_d read time” and “\_\_d recent read time” mean? --- ## [Snarky\_Kong has been suspended for 3 days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snarky-kong-has-been-suspended-for-3-days/954267)
**Author:** [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snarky-kong-has-been-suspended-for-3-days/954267 "2021-11-13T03:18:23Z")
Snarky\_Kong has received a three day suspension after breaking multiple rules when starting this Pit thread, including insulting a poster outside the Pit, using insulting names in a Pit thread title, and wishing death on… --- ## [Allegations of Thread Hijacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allegations-of-thread-hijacks/953863)
**Author:** [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allegations-of-thread-hijacks/953863 "2021-11-12T18:05:17Z")
It should be obvious but an accusation of a thread hijack doesn’t actually make it so. It’s a bit unfair to use a mod note on an on topic aspect of an election to set up a warning. Sure, if a person is spamming dozens of… --- ## [Why is "New Rules for Great Debates and Elections – January 2020" always in the list of latest posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-new-rules-for-great-debates-and-elections-january-2020-always-in-the-list-of-latest-posts/954191)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-new-rules-for-great-debates-and-elections-january-2020-always-in-the-list-of-latest-posts/954191 "2021-11-12T03:38:13Z")
Whenever i visit the SDMB, New Rules for Great Debates and Elections – January 2020 is included at the top of the latest posts list. Why ? --- ## [Turn off email notifications?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-off-email-notifications/954211)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-off-email-notifications/954211 "2021-11-11T22:40:30Z")
Hiya, Can anyone advise how to turn off the email summary? Ta. --- ## [ZosterSandstorm is suspended for 3 days after 5th warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zostersandstorm-is-suspended-for-3-days-after-5th-warning/953855)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zostersandstorm-is-suspended-for-3-days-after-5th-warning/953855 "2021-11-05T20:59:50Z")
Suspended for 3 days for 5th Warning since October 2021 You are being suspended for 3 days. You are also banned from talking about CRT at all on the Straight Dope when you return. You’ve been warned for detailing & hij… --- ## [Why is CRT a hijack in a thread about the VA election? \[rescinded CRT restriction\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-crt-a-hijack-in-a-thread-about-the-va-election-rescinded-crt-restriction/953839)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-crt-a-hijack-in-a-thread-about-the-va-election-rescinded-crt-restriction/953839 "2021-11-05T20:55:33Z")
ISTM that pundits broadly agree that this was a major factor in that election. Why would a moderator declare this to be a hijack in a P&E discussion of that election and ban all mention of it? --- ## [Hows this different from major message boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-different-from-major-message-boards/953734)
**Author:** [@Zeyad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeyad)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-this-different-from-major-message-boards/953734 "2021-11-05T05:54:01Z")
hello everyone, i’m new here and i’ve havn’t been into internet forums for a long long while. now that reddit and social media exists kind of hard time understanding the staying appeal of this old school forum format. w… --- ## [SDMB shout-out in NYT op-ed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shout-out-in-nyt-op-ed/951574)
**Author:** [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-shout-out-in-nyt-op-ed/951574 "2021-11-04T22:36:12Z")
Ross Douthat, Instagram Is Adult Entertainment (New York Times, 9/28/21): A key problem with social media, from this perspective, isn’t just its online-ness but its scale. As Chris Hayes puts it in a recent essay for T… --- ## [Are we doomed? Will the SDMB die under the new ownership?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-doomed-will-the-sdmb-die-under-the-new-ownership/951883)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 9:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-doomed-will-the-sdmb-die-under-the-new-ownership/951883 "2021-11-03T09:26:48Z")
So now there’s a new owner of the StraightDope. And in the thread about it most of the posts are light-hearted and optimistic. But me, well…I’m wondering about the potential for disaster. From older threads, it seems… --- ## [Awful ads on the front page of straightdope.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awful-ads-on-the-front-page-of-straightdope-com/953506)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awful-ads-on-the-front-page-of-straightdope-com/953506 "2021-10-30T18:28:56Z")
What’s up with these horrible ads? I just now got one in Russian, my IP address is Chicago. Most of the time they’re right wing clickbait. ‘Should illegal immigrants receive stimulus checks?’ is common. I’m a charter m… --- ## [How is a discussion of the secondary effects of people quitting a hijack of the vaccine mandate discussion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-a-discussion-of-the-secondary-effects-of-people-quitting-a-hijack-of-the-vaccine-mandate-discussion/953348)
**Author:** [@Esprise\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprise_Me)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-a-discussion-of-the-secondary-effects-of-people-quitting-a-hijack-of-the-vaccine-mandate-discussion/953348 "2021-10-29T13:10:40Z")
In the thread Vaccine mandates...are you for, or against, and why do you have the stance you have? What\_Exit and D\_Anconia got into a discussion about whether cops, first responders, etc would really quit over a vaccine… --- ## [Quibble over Mod Note](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quibble-over-mod-note/952695)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quibble-over-mod-note/952695 "2021-10-28T17:33:50Z")
Continuing the discussion from The Biden Administration - the first 1,500 days \[NOT an Afghanistan discussion\]: Not appropriate to P&E. This is pretty much attacking the poster. FTR, I was careful to phrase this so … --- ## [Madsircool banned for socking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madsircool-banned-for-socking/953305)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madsircool-banned-for-socking/953305 "2021-10-27T12:06:46Z")
We’ve banned madsircool for socking. This is an instaban offense. This did take two days in the modloop to confirm. Of note: He had actually racked up 8 warnings in the past 4 years. I didn’t realize that. --- ## [What aspects of a mass tragedy are acceptable areas of discussion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-aspects-of-a-mass-tragedy-are-acceptable-areas-of-discussion/952566)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-aspects-of-a-mass-tragedy-are-acceptable-areas-of-discussion/952566 "2021-10-26T23:01:02Z")
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