# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=331 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 332 --- ## [OK to mention business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-to-mention-business/352372)
**Author:** [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2006, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-to-mention-business/352372 "2006-04-12T14:47:35Z")
Mrs Blather now has a web site selling things I know are of interest to some dopers. Is there any kosher way to announce that? --- ## [Would it be possible to announce name changes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-possible-to-announce-name-changes/351334)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2006, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-possible-to-announce-name-changes/351334 "2006-04-12T12:10:23Z")
I know in some cases, a Doper changes a user name to escape an online stalker, in which case, they don’t want to be identified as The Doper Formerly Known As. In those cases where it’s just a personal preference, as in … --- ## [Can we have some sort of official ruling on this issue, or just reopen these threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-some-sort-of-official-ruling-on-this-issue-or-just-reopen-these-threads/351936)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2006, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-some-sort-of-official-ruling-on-this-issue-or-just-reopen-these-threads/351936 "2006-04-11T15:15:46Z")
Ok I will follow your advice and start a thread here. Though I’m not expecting much to come of it. Ok I know it is dificult to make a rule across the board, that will cover every possible scenario, but I think it is o… --- ## [bigpappadiaz removed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigpappadiaz-removed/352181)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2006, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigpappadiaz-removed/352181 "2006-04-11T03:21:38Z")
For general trollery. TubaDiva --- ## [Why is the members list disabled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-members-list-disabled/352155)
**Author:** [@bubastis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubastis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2006, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-members-list-disabled/352155 "2006-04-11T03:20:59Z")
Seems like it could be a handy feature. Its been disabled for as long as I can remember… Why not just delete it from the menu? --- ## [Limitations of the size/length of any single post or thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limitations-of-the-size-length-of-any-single-post-or-thread/351753)
**Author:** [@drmark2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drmark2000)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2006, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limitations-of-the-size-length-of-any-single-post-or-thread/351753 "2006-04-09T05:13:57Z")
Are there any limitations on the size/length of any single post or thread? Thanks! --- ## [Should I Resubscribe Now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-resubscribe-now/351309)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-resubscribe-now/351309 "2006-04-08T22:58:16Z")
Or wait until the last moment. It says I have until May 1st. If I resubscribe now, will I lose a good part of the month of April? How does it work? --- ## [Is this "online" green light new?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-online-green-light-new/351654)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2006, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-online-green-light-new/351654 "2006-04-08T19:02:58Z")
Either I have had terribly poor attention to detail, or the green light next to a person’s username (or lack thereof) indicating whether they are currently online is a new feature. Tell me, which is it? --- ## [Word Is Changes Will Be Made At Cafe Society-Will Member Feedback Be Considered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-is-changes-will-be-made-at-cafe-society-will-member-feedback-be-considered/351500)
**Author:** [@JohnBckWLD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnBckWLD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-is-changes-will-be-made-at-cafe-society-will-member-feedback-be-considered/351500 "2006-04-06T20:05:02Z")
Maybe I’m wrong, but with\[ul\]\[li\]Cafe Society administration threads popping up in the BBQ Pit on a now weekly basis,\[\]The recent revelation that change may be coming to the arts (& leisure) forum:\[/li\]\[quote\] …The mods… --- ## [A test, in the vein of Revenant Threshold's tests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-test-in-the-vein-of-revenant-thresholds-tests/351531)
**Author:** [@Mbossa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mbossa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-test-in-the-vein-of-revenant-thresholds-tests/351531 "2006-04-06T19:49:34Z")
G\[od I love porridge! You know, that dish made of rolled \]oat\[s. A \]fel\[la called out to me on the street recently. “Hello, good sir!” he cried. “Do you like porridge, per\]ch\[ance?” he enquired, while he had my \]e\[a\]r\[… --- ## [Testing close all tags button](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-close-all-tags-button/351256)
**Author:** [@askeptic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/askeptic)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-close-all-tags-button/351256 "2006-04-06T14:03:27Z")
\[quote=me\] How does this button work ok that didn’t work. What do the buttons “Close Current Tag” and “Close All Tags” do? --- ## [Yet another test post (Sorry)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-test-post-sorry/351514)
**Author:** [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-test-post-sorry/351514 "2006-04-06T03:08:58Z")
Hopefully \[ this will work. Hopefully this\[will work. Hopefully this will\[work. Hopefully this will work. --- ## [test post again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-again/351482)
**Author:** [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2006, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-again/351482 "2006-04-05T22:11:18Z")
I \[sometimes wonder whether we can say, “I am \[human”; it’s just a \[societal concept, not the be-all and end-all. Hell, I could say “I am a fish. \[”, and who’s to say i’m wrong, objectively? --- ## [test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/351476)
**Author:** [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2006, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/351476 "2006-04-05T21:42:52Z")
When painting it is advisable to buy \[appropriately coloured paint, and not blood. --- ## [Using search feature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-search-feature/351475)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2006, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-search-feature/351475 "2006-04-05T21:40:11Z")
When using the search feature is there a way to bring up threads that contain only both words entered in the field? For example, if I enter “shoulder sprains” I get all threads that contain “shoulder” and all threads th… --- ## [Why you should resubscribe now, not later](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-you-should-resubscribe-now-not-later/351459)
**Author:** [@Shadez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2006, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-you-should-resubscribe-now-not-later/351459 "2006-04-05T20:00:28Z")
I just wanted to bring up some past threads so people can remember the mayhem that was late April 2005. Please keep in mind if you resubscribe TODAY, your membership will not expire til the END! of April 2007 (just like … --- ## [Searching for old posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-old-posts/351363)
**Author:** [@tygerbryght](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tygerbryght)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2006, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-old-posts/351363 "2006-04-05T16:01:18Z")
I know I’ve seen complaints on the difficulties involved in searching for oldies before. This is just my 2¢ on the subject. I did a search for a very old thread on the subject of cursorial running, wanting to be sure I … --- ## [Why was my post deleted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-my-post-deleted/351360)
**Author:** [@Surbey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surbey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2006, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-my-post-deleted/351360 "2006-04-05T14:50:52Z")
I’m not sure where this should have gone, so I brought it here. I’m just curious as to why my post was deleted. I didn’t think it warranted deletion. It was technically a question and it wasn’t offensive or rule break… --- ## [How does sarcasm, cynicism differ from trolling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-sarcasm-cynicism-differ-from-trolling/350827)
**Author:** [@Operation\_Ripper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Operation_Ripper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2006, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-sarcasm-cynicism-differ-from-trolling/350827 "2006-04-04T05:39:14Z")
Referencing this thread, is there a codification, something better than “I know it when I see it?” --- ## [Why are some "Banned" & "Suspended" threads opened for comment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-banned-suspended-threads-opened-for-comment/351165)
**Author:** [@Thunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thunder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2006, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-banned-suspended-threads-opened-for-comment/351165 "2006-04-04T03:11:54Z")
The subject says it all. Evil Captor’s suspension thread was left open for replies. Weirddave’s suspension thread was a one-post and closed thread. I know that they’re probably all heading to the pit anyway, but is th… --- ## [Comments on threadspotting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comments-on-threadspotting/351077)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2006, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comments-on-threadspotting/351077 "2006-04-03T15:58:33Z")
Any specific place to put them, or just where they would go as if it was a normal question/comment? I just looked at todays and almost wondered if it was serious, until I noticed that “CITIZENS UNITED NEGATING TECHNOLOG… --- ## [Updike is banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/updike-is-banned/351085)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2006, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/updike-is-banned/351085 "2006-04-03T15:49:04Z")
Updike is banned for his behavior in the threads Imus Show Dissing Jill Carroll: WTF??? and I lied. Specifically, he was banned for lying about his parents being killed on 9/11. Usually a single lie is not enough to ge… --- ## [Tuba Diva banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuba-diva-banned/350887)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2006, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuba-diva-banned/350887 "2006-04-03T06:38:42Z")
What’s the story? --- ## [Just took me 10 minutes to connect to this site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-took-me-10-minutes-to-connect-to-this-site/350895)
**Author:** [@Operation\_Ripper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Operation_Ripper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2006, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-took-me-10-minutes-to-connect-to-this-site/350895 "2006-04-03T05:14:05Z")
Don’t know what it costs to upgrade this joint, but will personally contribute $100 to do same. Don’t tell me it is my computers, isp. --- ## [Case Sensitive Has Been Sent To His Room Without Any Dinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/case-sensitive-has-been-sent-to-his-room-without-any-dinner/350893)
**Author:** [@Scissorjack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scissorjack)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2006, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/case-sensitive-has-been-sent-to-his-room-without-any-dinner/350893 "2006-04-02T20:51:32Z")
In view of repeated moderator infractions in this thread despite numerous warnings, Case Sensitive has been sent to his room without any dinner. He may come out when the board staff are ready to play nicely with the othe… --- ## [Small bug associated with logouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-bug-associated-with-logouts/349348)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2006, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-bug-associated-with-logouts/349348 "2006-04-02T09:07:40Z")
At work I use a special version of Mozilla, which has cookie problems, so I get logged out randomly all the time. This isn’t the problem - there is no way you can fix this, and it happens with other sites also. A minor … --- ## [Remember the old BBBoy temp board? Someone does.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-old-bbboy-temp-board-someone-does/350729)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2006, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-the-old-bbboy-temp-board-someone-does/350729 "2006-04-02T06:14:37Z")
So, this morning, I check my e-mail, and there’s a message from the auto-dæmons at BBBoy (where the SDMB was temporarily hosted, in the Winter of our Missed Content), reminding me of my password there. It seems someone … --- ## [EE's mantra (test post)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ees-mantra-test-post/350764)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2006, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ees-mantra-test-post/350764 "2006-04-01T18:43:19Z")
What does an electrical engineer chant while he’s meditating? ‘Ohm…’ This is a test post to try to make an omega on a Mac by pressing OPTION+Z. Here it is: ? --- ## [Moving threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-threads/350752)
**Author:** [@UncleRojelio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleRojelio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2006, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-threads/350752 "2006-04-01T15:06:44Z")
From this thread Do mods ask each other if one can boot a thread from one forum to another. I mean Frank may not feel like this thread fits in his forum, but what if the mods don’t feel like it fits in their’s either? … --- ## [OK, here's my $15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-heres-my-15/350621)
**Author:** [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2006, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-heres-my-15/350621 "2006-04-01T13:03:35Z")
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