# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=264 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 265 --- ## [Facebook and the Straight Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-and-the-straight-dope/486778)
**Author:** [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2009, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-and-the-straight-dope/486778 "2009-02-22T08:22:02Z")
I was just reading an article on Salon.com, and I noticed that there was a function that allowed me to post the article that I was reading to my Facebook account so that I could show it to others to read. Right after I … --- ## [If I'm on someone's ignore list...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-on-someones-ignore-list/486853)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2009, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-on-someones-ignore-list/486853 "2009-02-21T16:23:00Z")
which I assume I am, what do they see when I’ve started a thread and there are no posts yet responding to my OP? Nothing? A blank thread? What happens when someone posts to it? Do they still see a blank thread (i.e., … --- ## [I keep getting this error when searching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-getting-this-error-when-searching/486615)
**Author:** [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2009, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-getting-this-error-when-searching/486615 "2009-02-21T13:52:53Z")
And it’s extremely frustrating, considering every time I get this, I have to wait another 5 minutes to try again. --- ## [Weird Earl's Zombie Obsession](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-earls-zombie-obsession/486585)
**Author:** [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2009, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-earls-zombie-obsession/486585 "2009-02-21T01:20:19Z")
Can we cut back on the amount of Zombie sites linked to in Weird Earl’s? They don’t do anything for me, and I have to figure that once a quarter would be enough for the Zombie enthusiasts on the board. I look forward to … --- ## [Is there a SDMB policy on professional introduction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-sdmb-policy-on-professional-introduction/486763)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-sdmb-policy-on-professional-introduction/486763 "2009-02-20T20:14:32Z")
In GQ I’ve been giving xtisme some pointers on solving a work-related issue. This set me thinking, especially as I’m not earning at the moment. While I realise that most matters are on a pro bono basis, if a member were … --- ## [What do you want the Pit to be like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-the-pit-to-be-like/486102)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-the-pit-to-be-like/486102 "2009-02-20T17:40:07Z")
Further to the announcements by \*\*Giraffe \*\*and Fluiddruid in this thread that they have left the Pit and because of intimations that Ed Zotti may make changes, and this post it got me thinking that if Ed’s going to li… --- ## [Forum etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-etiquette/486656)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-etiquette/486656 "2009-02-20T05:24:36Z")
Is it okay to post a link to other forums, or encourage people to visit them? For instance, if you know a good site for retired alligator wrestlers, or left-handed Swedish lesbians, can you say, “Hey, here’s a site that … --- ## [Tell me why socks are bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-socks-are-bad/483528)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-socks-are-bad/483528 "2009-02-20T01:30:15Z")
Mind you, I am not defending the practice. Obviously, if someone creates a sock so that they can have a faux debate on line, posting a “dialog” with two different usernames, that is dishonest. But I obviously need to ha… --- ## [I totally don't understand this ''strongly worded suggestion" by Lynn Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-totally-dont-understand-this-strongly-worded-suggestion-by-lynn-bodoni/486217)
**Author:** [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-totally-dont-understand-this-strongly-worded-suggestion-by-lynn-bodoni/486217 "2009-02-19T20:48:31Z")
From this thread: Fox reports GOP press release verbatim, w/o acknowledgment, & including typo I thought the very title of the thread was a short summary of what’s being pitted. Would he have gotten the same admonishm… --- ## [Cat Forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-forum/486323)
**Author:** [@Amber\_in\_Treasury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amber_in_Treasury)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-forum/486323 "2009-02-19T19:48:11Z")
I like the SDMB; I really do. There are plenty of smart and witty people here, entertaining and educating me - and everyone who reads it I guess! However, it seems like the SDMB is not immune to the kitty craze sweeping… --- ## [Testing Edits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-edits/486428)
**Author:** [@The\_Composer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Composer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-edits/486428 "2009-02-18T18:34:31Z")
I think this is All State. Are you in good hands? (Okay. Nothing to see here. Move along…) --- ## [Discussions about board policy need a home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussions-about-board-policy-need-a-home/486237)
**Author:** [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2009, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussions-about-board-policy-need-a-home/486237 "2009-02-18T08:36:36Z")
Since things seem to be in a state of flux at the moment, I’d like recommend that the staff revisit the forum descriptions and decide where discussions of board policy should go. Several recent threads (cite, cite, cite)… --- ## [Holy Crap! SDMB (on this site) is ten years old this year, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-sdmb-on-this-site-is-ten-years-old-this-year-right/485862)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-crap-sdmb-on-this-site-is-ten-years-old-this-year-right/485862 "2009-02-17T21:21:29Z")
The SDMB, in its current form on this web site, will be turning 10 this year, will it not? Does anybody know the day? Happy birthday SDMB! Sure, I complain about stuff, like the broken search engine, but it likely this… --- ## [I am \_not\_ suggesting the SDMB may go under one day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-_not_-suggesting-the-sdmb-may-go-under-one-day/486275)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-_not_-suggesting-the-sdmb-may-go-under-one-day/486275 "2009-02-17T15:59:26Z")
I am not suggesting the SDMB may go under one day. I’m not. I am just curious whether, should the unthinkable come to pass one day, there is some particular online gathering place that has been designated for SDMB refug… --- ## ["spoiler" Black Box](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiler-black-box/486224)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiler-black-box/486224 "2009-02-17T10:42:52Z")
I am new to the board, and don’t understand the boxes I see sometimes in certain thread replies. A black box with the heading “spoiler”. I understand that there may within the box the punchline to a joke, or a descriptio… --- ## [Search hangs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-hangs/484975)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-hangs/484975 "2009-02-17T06:33:02Z")
I’m trying to do an advanced search and all I get back is a blank screen with the url “http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/search.php?do=process.” Is it just me? --- ## [Tansfer of memory in flatworms (Planarians) and rats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tansfer-of-memory-in-flatworms-planarians-and-rats/486165)
**Author:** [@agolub](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/agolub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tansfer-of-memory-in-flatworms-planarians-and-rats/486165 "2009-02-16T21:38:45Z")
The finding that when trained flatworms (planarians) are fed to untrained worms, the untrained worms behave as though they have learned the task is called memory transfer or behavior induction. It has been suggested in … --- ## [Mods and Admins--What do you want the pit to be like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-and-admins-what-do-you-want-the-pit-to-be-like/486168)
**Author:** [@Trepa\_Mayfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trepa_Mayfield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-and-admins-what-do-you-want-the-pit-to-be-like/486168 "2009-02-16T21:32:23Z")
There’s all this debate over the changing rules in the BBQ Pit. People are being freaked out over rumors–people are going to close it, soften it, whatever. Maybe, if you guys came in and specified where you are going wit… --- ## [Was it really necessary to close my silly "moderator declining" thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-it-really-necessary-to-close-my-silly-moderator-declining-thread/486140)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-it-really-necessary-to-close-my-silly-moderator-declining-thread/486140 "2009-02-16T20:20:53Z")
I am placing this thread here rather than the Pit because, though I am complaining, I am not PASSIONATELY complaining, and I don’t wish to imply antipathy, anger, vexation, or other negative feelings towards SkipMagic. H… --- ## [Sapo suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sapo-suspended/486130)
**Author:** [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sapo-suspended/486130 "2009-02-16T18:17:25Z")
Sapo has been suspended for violating the prime directive of the SDMB: “We have one guiding principle: Don’t be a jerk.” SDMB registration agreement as of 12/29/2008 - About This Message Board - Straight Dope Message Bo… --- ## [Banned Freejooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-freejooky/486122)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-freejooky/486122 "2009-02-16T17:53:42Z")
Freejooky has been banned because he’s had multiple previous accounts. --- ## [Strange site behavior - incessant page loading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-site-behavior-incessant-page-loading/486112)
**Author:** [@born\_too\_late](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/born_too_late)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-site-behavior-incessant-page-loading/486112 "2009-02-16T17:03:46Z")
On every page I’ve navigated to on the board today since about half an hour ago, the page won’t stop loading. That is, the page loads and displays in my browser (FF on MacOSX, btw), but the little loading icons in the up… --- ## [A change of moderators in the Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-change-of-moderators-in-the-pit/486114)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-change-of-moderators-in-the-pit/486114 "2009-02-16T16:53:48Z")
The SDMB staff has been debating some changes in the rules for the Pit, and it’s become apparent we have some philosophical differences. Accordingly, giraffe has resigned and fluiddruid has requested reassignment to the … --- ## [The SDMB should have a category for Great debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-should-have-a-category-for-great-debates/485811)
**Author:** [@Chief\_Pedant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chief_Pedant)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-should-have-a-category-for-great-debates/485811 "2009-02-16T13:52:44Z")
I’d also suggest a category for Interesting Questions. I realize this would require more moderation, but I suggest those two categories might help elevate the SDMB and return its niche to a pooling of competence. My th… --- ## [I keep getting logged out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-getting-logged-out/485325)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-getting-logged-out/485325 "2009-02-16T00:15:44Z")
Without logging out. I’m using the SDMB, go do something else, come back to the computer, try to post or searched, and I have to log in all over again. Is this happening to anyone else? --- ## [testing codes I didn't know about (attach, email, thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-codes-i-didnt-know-about-attach-email-thread/485923)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-codes-i-didnt-know-about-attach-email-thread/485923 "2009-02-15T21:15:11Z")
OK so I assume they won’t work, but still this is what testing’s for. \<- attach tag \[attach\]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/lobley/10282099199ch.jpg\[/attach\] \<- attach tag \<- img tag \[email=georgebush!@thewh… --- ## [Straight Dope Chicago Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-chicago-question/485942)
**Author:** [@leander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-chicago-question/485942 "2009-02-15T14:42:16Z")
I notice that the forums in SD Chicago have been condensed to 3. But I have yet to see a post here or in the Chicago forums explaining why. Can I get the Straight Dope on what’s happening to the Chicago boards please? --- ## [Quick question for Lynn (tangentially related to MadGolf)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-for-lynn-tangentially-related-to-madgolf/485939)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-for-lynn-tangentially-related-to-madgolf/485939 "2009-02-15T13:30:12Z")
In Madgolf’s pit thread, you said that his thread was closed: “This is not the proper forum. Thread closed on account of extreme stupidity.” I am not (repeat, NOT) complaining about the moderation or the banning, but I… --- ## [MadGolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madgolf/485937)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/madgolf/485937 "2009-02-15T11:28:03Z")
I banned MadGolf because he was a sock. If you’re banned, don’t register another name, even if you pay for it, and expect us to allow you to post. --- ## ["Mafia" threads in Cafe Society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-threads-in-cafe-society/485642)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-threads-in-cafe-society/485642 "2009-02-15T08:16:19Z")
My ignorance is showing here, but what is a “Mafia” thread or a “control” thread, and how does one participate? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=263) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=265)