# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=32 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [How do I tell if my profile is hidden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-tell-if-my-profile-is-hidden/943185)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-tell-if-my-profile-is-hidden/943185 "2021-05-29T19:43:41Z")
I know that users have hidden profiles, but I can’t tell if mine is hidden. I don’t intend it to be. Can anyone tell me where the toggle is or how to check on this? Thank you. --- ## [Some newbie questions for What Exit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-newbie-questions-for-what-exit/943164)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-newbie-questions-for-what-exit/943164 "2021-05-29T14:40:23Z")
Not complaining about your decisions as a Mod to shut down two threads I started this week–I’m a newbie, and I’m sure I violated some long-established principles of the Straight Dope. But could you give me a little guida… --- ## [When I message someone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-message-someone/943104)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-message-someone/943104 "2021-05-29T01:40:42Z")
(I haven’t yet. I’ve been here only a short time so far), what’s the protocol? Are communication strictly between us, or is it cool if the person I’m contacting decides to publish the messages more broadly? if someone s… --- ## [How to Renew My Subscription?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-renew-my-subscription/912862)
**Author:** [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-renew-my-subscription/912862 "2021-05-28T19:33:14Z")
Finally on the new site, logged in. How do I renew my subscription? Email from SDMB (today) says do it here https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/payments.php but that takes me to “OOPS! That page doesn’t exist.” H… --- ## [Link to "How to Search on SDMB" and tips, etc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-to-how-to-search-on-sdmb-and-tips-etc/943076)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-to-how-to-search-on-sdmb-and-tips-etc/943076 "2021-05-28T16:19:46Z")
As a newbie, I’d like to see if a topic has already been discussed, and to look up posters who seem to know a lot about something I’m interested in, etc. Is there a guide to searching for past posts, posters, and such? --- ## [Cannot find cov19 passport flimsy post yesterdat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannot-find-cov19-passport-flimsy-post-yesterdat/943086)
**Author:** [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannot-find-cov19-passport-flimsy-post-yesterdat/943086 "2021-05-28T14:48:15Z")
I have an update TY --- ## [Suggestion of Junior Moderating vs Request to Members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-of-junior-moderating-vs-request-to-members/941672)
**Author:** [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-of-junior-moderating-vs-request-to-members/941672 "2021-05-26T09:05:53Z")
An OP titled ‘A Corny Question’ was recently posted asking about some specific details in regard to retail availability of corn bread. I was noted for requesting that the OP use more descriptive thread titles. I’d have… --- ## [Critical Race Theory and Education](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critical-race-theory-and-education/942815)
**Author:** [@damuriajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/damuriajashi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critical-race-theory-and-education/942815 "2021-05-24T21:39:53Z")
So there seems to be a blanket prohibition on discussion of education in threads about critical race theory. This seems a bit like prohibiting discussions of when life begins in an abortion thread. Its application to e… --- ## [Reply didn't post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reply-didnt-post/942798)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reply-didnt-post/942798 "2021-05-24T18:47:20Z")
I posted into MPSIMS oh, around 6am today. It was a 9-year old thread ( which should not have mattered at all ). I’m suffering what the OP’er suffered and wanted some feedback/ info. Composed. Checked it. Hit Reply. N… --- ## [Is every icon unique?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-every-icon-unique/917100)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-every-icon-unique/917100 "2021-05-24T17:29:38Z")
A random question that just occurred to me. Those users who have not chosen to create an icon get a generic icon with the first letter of their username in a colored circle. If two users had the same first letter could t… --- ## [Is there a way to ignore a category when viewing "Latest" posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-ignore-a-category-when-viewing-latest-posts/942802)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-ignore-a-category-when-viewing-latest-posts/942802 "2021-05-24T15:31:00Z")
My mode of reading The Dope is to view all updated threads since the last visit. I’m generally interested in all the categories except Thread Games. Is there a way to exclude TG from the list of new/updated threads? --- ## [Why is a thread I am participating in not showing in the list of topics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-a-thread-i-am-participating-in-not-showing-in-the-list-of-topics/942742)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-a-thread-i-am-participating-in-not-showing-in-the-list-of-topics/942742 "2021-05-23T15:15:39Z")
I have been posting regularly in a thread in The Game Room titled, Mass Effect Legendary - my thoughts while I play these games (spoilers as I play) I posted to that thread only minutes ago (as of the time of this post)… --- ## [Why does "What Exit" show up in my "R" box but I can't find him in my threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-what-exit-show-up-in-my-r-box-but-i-cant-find-him-in-my-threads/942700)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-what-exit-show-up-in-my-r-box-but-i-cant-find-him-in-my-threads/942700 "2021-05-22T19:04:16Z")
By “R” box, I mean the box in the upper right (presumably standing for “Roger\_That”, meaning “threads I’ve started”) but I don’t see what he’s written in those threads. Does this have something to do with his being a Mod… --- ## [How to ignore someone long-term](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-ignore-someone-long-term/940352)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-ignore-someone-long-term/940352 "2021-05-21T04:53:45Z")
Today I reluctantly decided to put a poster on Ignore. It’s not her viewpoints, and I’m sure she’s a very nice person; it’s that I find her avatar disturbing and would rather not see it more than I have to. Of course I s… --- ## [Why is there a slice of cake next to my username?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-slice-of-cake-next-to-my-username/940619)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-slice-of-cake-next-to-my-username/940619 "2021-05-20T03:03:56Z")
Not that I necessarily object. Just wondering whether it means anything. --- ## [A question about socks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-socks/938431)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-socks/938431 "2021-05-19T17:31:56Z")
As I understand it, most socks are banned posters trying to come back, as opposed to active posters setting up a second account. I have questions: Is there a handful of banned posters who keep trying to come back as so… --- ## [The TubaDiva Memorial Tuba Fund campaign is now underway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233 "2021-05-16T06:47:16Z")
The TubaDiva Memorial Tuba Fund is now accepting donations. Our goal is to raise enough money to purchase a tuba for an Atlanta-area high school band department as a memorial to the late Jenny “TubaDiva” Paradis, longtim… --- ## [Characterizing arguments as racist - OK? If not, it should be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/characterizing-arguments-as-racist-ok-if-not-it-should-be/941527)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/characterizing-arguments-as-racist-ok-if-not-it-should-be/941527 "2021-05-14T04:55:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from Banning menthol cigarettes: This mod note from @What\_Exit is in error. Specifically in response to my quote: this note ensued: No, this is wrong. You’ve quoted a text that literall… --- ## [Avatars, Discourse links, sharing questions - All in one easy post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars-discourse-links-sharing-questions-all-in-one-easy-post/941677)
**Author:** [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars-discourse-links-sharing-questions-all-in-one-easy-post/941677 "2021-05-11T01:34:40Z")
Could you always have an avatar in your profile on vBulletin but they wouldn’t show unless you looked in the profile? This guy was banned in 2004 but has a profile pic that shows up now. Profile - dorkusmalorkusmafia … --- ## [Morons who won’t see good films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morons-who-won-t-see-good-films/941775)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morons-who-won-t-see-good-films/941775 "2021-05-10T18:18:15Z")
Test, please delete. --- ## [When linking to an article, suggest the OP tell us what they think is worth noting about it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-linking-to-an-article-suggest-the-op-tell-us-what-they-think-is-worth-noting-about-it/941300)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-linking-to-an-article-suggest-the-op-tell-us-what-they-think-is-worth-noting-about-it/941300 "2021-05-10T02:41:32Z")
This thread was prompted by a comment by @Procrustus in another area: I heartily endorse this suggestion. There are a few posters (you know who you are) who routinely only post a link that shows up as a headline and a… --- ## [Is it against the rules to create a new account on the SDMB for a new username?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-against-the-rules-to-create-a-new-account-on-the-sdmb-for-a-new-username/941722)
**Author:** [@CorpusNeptune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CorpusNeptune)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-against-the-rules-to-create-a-new-account-on-the-sdmb-for-a-new-username/941722 "2021-05-10T01:01:03Z")
Recently, I’ve been using other social media with a username different from the one I used to have (which is the same as the one on this account). You can’t change your actual username on here (you can only change your “… --- ## [Quoting another poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quoting-another-poster/941614)
**Author:** [@Paxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paxx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quoting-another-poster/941614 "2021-05-08T07:42:20Z")
I’m confused about how to quote another poster. This used to work: \[quote=Postername\]Text1\[/quote\], but now it doesn’t. Then I tried without the poster’s name: \[quote\]Text2\[/quote\] Then Text3 Then \>Text4. What is t… --- ## [Tone policing in moderation - it's bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tone-policing-in-moderation-its-bad/941161)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tone-policing-in-moderation-its-bad/941161 "2021-05-06T04:50:13Z")
Continuing the discussion from Where can I find centrist discussion?: I’m gonna carp a bit about PuzzleGal’s moderation here. The first observation is fine… okay, they were looking for information, not criticism, and … --- ## [Please delete "The Job Market is Tight" (MPSIMS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-delete-the-job-market-is-tight-mpsims/941473)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-delete-the-job-market-is-tight-mpsims/941473 "2021-05-05T21:18:15Z")
Please delete this thread. Apparently, I messed up. --- ## [Politics in Apolitical Forums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politics-in-apolitical-forums/941433)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/politics-in-apolitical-forums/941433 "2021-05-05T17:05:02Z")
So Poster 1 makes a completely political post in QZ, accusing the ruling BJP party of genocide and election violence. Poster 2 responds with a post saying that the BJP is the victim of election violence by their politica… --- ## [Testing the "continuing this discussion..." option](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-the-continuing-this-discussion-option/941073)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-the-continuing-this-discussion-option/941073 "2021-05-05T14:25:34Z")
Continuing the discussion from What 95% vaccine efficacy means: WHOA! This is very cool. The option defaults to continuing the discussion in the same category, but you can move it (as I did). I like this board. Move … --- ## [Accusations of Lying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accusations-of-lying/941387)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accusations-of-lying/941387 "2021-05-04T20:58:41Z")
A couple of things: It has long been my understanding that accusing other posters of lying is verboten in GD and P&E, but not in other forums. That understanding was based on explicit moderator statements, e.g. here (… --- ## [Looking For 'Criminals With Ironic Names'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-criminals-with-ironic-names/941133)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-criminals-with-ironic-names/941133 "2021-05-04T20:06:16Z")
A while back, I had this thread here. Criminals with ironic names. A Google search was no help. And I tried several variations of the search terms. Anyway, I wanted to add Derek Chauvin, the cop recently convicted of mu… --- ## [Paid Member, Charter Memberships and Other Paid Participations, Discourse Era](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-member-charter-memberships-and-other-paid-participations-discourse-era/941259)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-member-charter-memberships-and-other-paid-participations-discourse-era/941259 "2021-05-03T04:30:38Z")
I have on my calendar to check & make sure my paid membership is kept intact and to retain my Charter Member status and all that. Went to my Profile. Don’t see anything about paid stuff or renewals or whatnot. I’m sti… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=31) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=33)