# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=335 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 336 --- ## [Enforcing Chinese Law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enforcing-chinese-law/344437)
**Author:** [@Creative\_Munster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Creative_Munster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2006, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enforcing-chinese-law/344437 "2006-02-14T13:06:24Z")
Since it is apparantly board policy to assist China in its censorship policy, I was just wondering what other country’s laws the administration has also decided to support. This would be helpful for board members. They… --- ## [Are bannings no longer announced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-bannings-no-longer-announced/344278)
**Author:** [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2006, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-bannings-no-longer-announced/344278 "2006-02-14T04:27:29Z")
This guy, a poster for almost a year, was banned without it being announced in this forum. Has policy changed? --- ## [Cecil article](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecil-article/344320)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2006, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecil-article/344320 "2006-02-14T02:03:38Z")
Cecil answered a question regarding if men make more money than women, but I can find it. Can someone help me find it? --- ## [Any way to search just for threads you've started?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-search-just-for-threads-youve-started/343487)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2006, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-search-just-for-threads-youve-started/343487 "2006-02-14T01:47:46Z")
Since most of us reply to far more threads than we start, this would make searching quicker and easier. --- ## [What is "Threadspotting"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-threadspotting/344270)
**Author:** [@hlanelee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hlanelee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-threadspotting/344270 "2006-02-13T19:51:49Z")
I’ve clicked on the Threadspotting link a couple of times and its entertaining but I’m not sure what it is. Could it enhance my SDMB experience in ways I do not yet know? --- ## [QuickTest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quicktest/344048)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quicktest/344048 "2006-02-13T15:48:27Z")
(Testing KDE browser) --- ## [Someone explain the MMP (Monday Morning Post) to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-explain-the-mmp-monday-morning-post-to-me/343708)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2006, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-explain-the-mmp-monday-morning-post-to-me/343708 "2006-02-13T03:52:19Z")
I have this vague idea that Rue DeDay got a new job or something and stopped posting, or posts with less frequency, or something, and that we’re filling in on an ad hoc basis for his weekly post. I also have observed th… --- ## [Banner Ads on the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banner-ads-on-the-sdmb/344091)
**Author:** [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2006, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banner-ads-on-the-sdmb/344091 "2006-02-12T17:47:44Z")
What do you have to do to place one? I’ve emailed the ad department twice now…is there a special trick to it? --- ## [Has the SDMB ever been banned from somewhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-sdmb-ever-been-banned-from-somewhere/343664)
**Author:** [@Agnostic\_Pagan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agnostic_Pagan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2006, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-sdmb-ever-been-banned-from-somewhere/343664 "2006-02-10T23:54:06Z")
The title says it all mostly. I can’t imagine the board is too popular in North Korea, and I wonder if China doesn’t take a close look now and then. That government’s recent interaction with Google is what made me think… --- ## [Practice makes perfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-makes-perfect/343730)
**Author:** [@rainwalker78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rainwalker78)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2006, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-makes-perfect/343730 "2006-02-10T19:30:41Z")
This is a practice. Thanks --- ## [Is there any way to track "Threadspotted" threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-track-threadspotted-threads/343682)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2006, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-track-threadspotted-threads/343682 "2006-02-10T16:44:44Z")
To wit: Who has had the most OPs “Threadspotted?” Is there any tag in the software that could show that Scylla, for example, has had 10 threads spotted? Or would someone just have to burn a week or two and slog through t… --- ## [Can somebody search for a thread for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-search-for-a-thread-for-me/343434)
**Author:** [@Ty\_Cobb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ty_Cobb)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-search-for-a-thread-for-me/343434 "2006-02-09T19:54:48Z")
There was a thread a couple of days ago to the effect “Why wouldn’t you want an afterlife just because you’re atheist?” I thought it was on IMHO, or perhaps MPSIMS. I suppose it might have been moved to debates or the … --- ## [Is there a way to do this search?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-do-this-search/343618)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-do-this-search/343618 "2006-02-09T15:02:29Z")
I’m trying to find a way to find threads (mainly GD) about Martin Luther, but not about Martin Luther King, Jr. Is there a way? My searching skills aren’t the best. --- ## [Why did these GQ threads get locked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-these-gq-threads-get-locked/343589)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-these-gq-threads-get-locked/343589 "2006-02-09T13:43:56Z")
I noticed a couple of locked threads on GQ today, and can’t figure out why they got locked. Usually a mod posts a comment explaining it when they do it. Grandpa Munster’s age audio/video cable prices They both look p… --- ## [What was the order the forums were created, and the reason each was added?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-order-the-forums-were-created-and-the-reason-each-was-added/343305)
**Author:** [@Ty\_Cobb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ty_Cobb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-order-the-forums-were-created-and-the-reason-each-was-added/343305 "2006-02-09T13:42:05Z")
I’d guess that they aren’t in the order of the numbering scheme, since there have been various restructurings over the years. Comments on Cecil’s Columns would have to be first. And I guess About This Message Board wou… --- ## [Testing sig. Ignore.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-sig-ignore/341535)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2006, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-sig-ignore/341535 "2006-02-09T13:35:58Z")
Hello. A test of my sig. --- ## [Are we allowed to call for revolution on this board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-allowed-to-call-for-revolution-on-this-board/343495)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2006, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-allowed-to-call-for-revolution-on-this-board/343495 "2006-02-08T20:29:31Z")
No, I’m serious. Really. If I wanted to post a thread arguing seriously for armed political class-war revolt against the United States government, and trying to recruit volunteers for a revolutionary army, is there any… --- ## [An aid for the "two-click" rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-aid-for-the-two-click-rule/343461)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2006, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-aid-for-the-two-click-rule/343461 "2006-02-08T18:46:20Z")
The boards prohibit a direct link to a site that may be offensive. To provide an intermediate link I have set up the following page http://www.seigle.net/extraclick.php You can create a link that will give you an extr… --- ## [Did you move 'Subscribe To Thread'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-move-subscribe-to-thread/343291)
**Author:** [@ltfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ltfire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2006, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-move-subscribe-to-thread/343291 "2006-02-08T17:23:11Z")
Was ‘Subscribe To Thread’ moved? I always found it after the last post.Now, I have to go to the top of the post, and use the ‘Thread Tools’ pull down menu. Or is it just me? --- ## [Bolding mine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bolding-mine/343402)
**Author:** [@Eleanor\_of\_Aquitaine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eleanor_of_Aquitaine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2006, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bolding-mine/343402 "2006-02-07T19:15:37Z")
I’ve noticed several occasions when a poster will quote someone and then say “bolding mine” afterwards, but I never see any bolding inside the quote. I wonder if you can’t bold something inside a quote? Let’s see: No… --- ## [Is there a SD chat thingy on IRC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-sd-chat-thingy-on-irc/343249)
**Author:** [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2006, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-sd-chat-thingy-on-irc/343249 "2006-02-07T00:56:35Z")
I keep seeing what I think are references to one, but I’ve never seen any links. Is it invitation only? --- ## [Testing 1,2,3,](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/343263)
**Author:** [@Sri\_Theo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sri_Theo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2006, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/343263 "2006-02-06T21:25:48Z")
So if I go like this --- ## [Test Sig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-sig/343290)
**Author:** [@bat312](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bat312)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2006, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-sig/343290 "2006-02-06T20:43:38Z")
test sig --- ## [Test sig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-sig/343289)
**Author:** [@bat312](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bat312)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2006, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-sig/343289 "2006-02-06T20:26:24Z")
Test sig --- ## [Overstrike.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overstrike/343158)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2006, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overstrike/343158 "2006-02-06T19:39:09Z")
Is there a vb code (on these boards) overstrike? That is, typing on letter on top of another. Or running a line through a word. I think I’ve seen it here. Thanks, mangeorge --- ## [What Does "MPSIMS" Stand for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-mpsims-stand-for/342033)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2006, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-mpsims-stand-for/342033 "2006-02-06T18:49:35Z")
I’m embarrassed that I’ve been here two years and still can’t figure out what “MPSIMS” stands for. Help . . . please? --- ## [How do I post a link to a specific post within a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-link-to-a-specific-post-within-a-thread/343253)
**Author:** [@Pushkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pushkin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2006, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-link-to-a-specific-post-within-a-thread/343253 "2006-02-06T18:13:37Z")
Well, how do I? :confused: --- ## [Testing 1,2,3,](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/343262)
**Author:** [@Sri\_Theo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sri_Theo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2006, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/343262 "2006-02-06T17:45:54Z")
So if I go like this then hopefully… --- ## [New rule proposal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rule-proposal/342936)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2006, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rule-proposal/342936 "2006-02-06T05:47:40Z")
Could we make a new rule that all threads glorifying Jackson will be moved to the Pit? And by glorifying, I mean anything that doesn’t acknowledge that he was a murderer and terrorist. --- ## [Why was SWASHBUCKLER Banned ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-swashbuckler-banned/342868)
**Author:** [@Mr.Roboto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Roboto)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2006, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-swashbuckler-banned/342868 "2006-02-05T22:18:39Z")
I came across a post by SWASHBUCKLER who had made only eight posts. He is listed as banned? I only read his one post in COSR. This perticular post was about Spiders and was not offensive. Why was this person banned? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=334) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=336)