# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=337 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 338 --- ## [Moved thread inaccessible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moved-thread-inaccessible/340653)
**Author:** [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2006, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moved-thread-inaccessible/340653 "2006-01-20T03:44:29Z")
This thread (Aren’t you tired of all the global warming crap?) is currently visible in IMHO, and says “Moved”, but when I click on it I get the “you do not have permission to access this page” thing. Why is this? I hav… --- ## [A Boring Test Post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-boring-test-post/340009)
**Author:** [@inkleberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkleberry)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2006, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-boring-test-post/340009 "2006-01-19T05:24:55Z")
I wonder if this would work. Ahem. Also, does this work? --- ## [Test thread, test post.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-test-post/340512)
**Author:** [@lno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lno)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2006, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-test-post/340512 "2006-01-18T21:52:47Z")
Tra la, tra la, look at me test! --- ## [Language Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/language-question/338073)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2006, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/language-question/338073 "2006-01-18T21:24:03Z")
I’m aware that the board language is English. My question is how much of another language is permissible? I’ve seen people use whole sentences of French and Spanish without a problem. Would there be anything wrong with u… --- ## [Unable to Bold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-bold/340118)
**Author:** [@gommsn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gommsn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2006, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-bold/340118 "2006-01-18T20:52:53Z")
Earlier today I responded a couple of times to a certain thread. I attempted to bold the participants username and the page jumped back to the top with nothing changing. Tried a smilie, same result. Anyone have any idea… --- ## [quoting non-existent posts??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quoting-non-existent-posts/340398)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2006, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quoting-non-existent-posts/340398 "2006-01-18T02:59:22Z")
In this thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=354201 , Superdude quotes Doolian, who doesn’t have a post in the thread. And in this thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=35417… --- ## [Searches: wild-cards, phrases](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searches-wild-cards-phrases/340305)
**Author:** [@MaryEFoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaryEFoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2006, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searches-wild-cards-phrases/340305 "2006-01-17T19:13:41Z")
I know our Search function is ideosyncratic, but is there a way to do wild cards? ie, trichin\* for trichina, trichinosis, trichinellosis, trichinmisspelled…? Or to search for phrases, like “gas prices”? Thanks in advan… --- ## [Wasn't this part of the premise, sorta, of The Aristocrats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasnt-this-part-of-the-premise-sorta-of-the-aristocrats/340371)
**Author:** [@Operation\_Ripper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Operation_Ripper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2006, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasnt-this-part-of-the-premise-sorta-of-the-aristocrats/340371 "2006-01-17T17:37:13Z")
Referencing this closed thread, did not The Aristocrats recently win rave reviews for its enterainment value exploring this same subject? How can it be reasoned one is kosher for examination in Cafe Society and the othe… --- ## ["All posts by user" = "last 750 posts by user?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-posts-by-user-last-750-posts-by-user/340342)
**Author:** [@The\_King\_of\_Soup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_King_of_Soup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-posts-by-user-last-750-posts-by-user/340342 "2006-01-17T15:30:09Z")
Apologies if this has been asked and answered. Searching for posts by a particular member yields either the most recent 750 posts, or the most recent 750 threads in which that person has posted, and goes no further. Is… --- ## [How DO I change my user name, anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-change-my-user-name-anyway/340127)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2006, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-change-my-user-name-anyway/340127 "2006-01-16T15:41:03Z")
I’ve been thinking of ditching the current one for “Maxie son of Sammie son of Henry.” How would I go about doing so? --- ## [May I group several unrelated questions into a single GQ OP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-group-several-unrelated-questions-into-a-single-gq-op/340068)
**Author:** [@Ins\_Outs\_What-have-yous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ins_Outs_What-have-yous)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2006, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-group-several-unrelated-questions-into-a-single-gq-op/340068 "2006-01-15T23:25:23Z")
…or do I need to just start several separate threads. A possible thread title would be something like “A hodge-podge of questions.” I’d rather not pollute GQ with too many threads if it’s not necessary but, then again,… --- ## [Elimination of a Multiple-Name Jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elimination-of-a-multiple-name-jerk/340130)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2006, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elimination-of-a-multiple-name-jerk/340130 "2006-01-15T21:51:06Z")
We just had another case of a poster who had been banned long ago, sneaking back in under a different username. In this case “Droolian.” Our policy is to ban the person and to delete (well, to “disappear”) all his posts… --- ## [Nice "Report this post" message!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-report-this-post-message/339965)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2006, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-report-this-post-message/339965 "2006-01-15T18:09:00Z")
I notice y’all changed the wording at the bottom of the “report this post” form: Much less intimidating! Thanks! --- ## [The Passion of the (Anti-)Thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-passion-of-the-anti-thread/339910)
**Author:** [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2006, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-passion-of-the-anti-thread/339910 "2006-01-15T16:51:11Z")
The free association thread was closed with this comment: Hijack this thread! was closed with this comment: The anti-thread was closed with this comment: And, in the name of consistency . . . I’m closing this one, … --- ## [Hamsters sick again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamsters-sick-again/334240)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2006, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamsters-sick-again/334240 "2006-01-14T23:30:33Z")
Is it just me, or does the Board’s server seem (once again) to have been working even slower the past couple of weeks? Even really late at night (by American time zones). I’m even getting “Cannot Find Server” messages … --- ## [Unable to search forums//RSS feeds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-search-forums-rss-feeds/339968)
**Author:** [@katythelawley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/katythelawley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2006, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-search-forums-rss-feeds/339968 "2006-01-14T18:35:31Z")
Forgive posting of an obvious (and likely prolific) question, but I am being blocked from searching the forums for previous inquiries (what’s up with THAT?!). Anyway, does TSD offer an RSS feed? I’d highly prefer to get… --- ## [Why is this thread unavailable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-thread-unavailable/339779)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2006, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-thread-unavailable/339779 "2006-01-14T04:23:22Z")
An IMHO thread has been moved out of our site. Why? What can be so dangerous that we should not be allowed to read it? If the thread discusses illegal actions, then it can be closed. If it contains offensive links, t… --- ## [New federal law on 'annoying' people on internet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-federal-law-on-annoying-people-on-internet/339337)
**Author:** [@Crandolph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crandolph)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2006, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-federal-law-on-annoying-people-on-internet/339337 "2006-01-13T20:01:44Z")
Hi all - Is this new US federal law a concern, for the Pit or otherwise? I certainly hope not but these are strange times… Are we covered by the fact that our usernames are stable and connected to actual identities? … --- ## [Questions on illegal matters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-illegal-matters/339387)
**Author:** [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2006, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-illegal-matters/339387 "2006-01-13T00:37:59Z")
If someone opens a thread asking for advice or telling people how to commit an illegal act, it gets locked. By what laws are illegality being judged? I guess it would be Chicago’s system? --- ## [How can I disable the "Instant email notification" option?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-disable-the-instant-email-notification-option/339586)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2006, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-disable-the-instant-email-notification-option/339586 "2006-01-12T19:13:40Z")
I post a lot in SDMB. Every time I post, before I hit “Submit” I have to remember to click on the arrow in the “Notfication type” box below the posting window and choose “Do not subscribe” – because the default setting … --- ## [Please be sure your email is up-to-date](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-be-sure-your-email-is-up-to-date/337807)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2006, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-be-sure-your-email-is-up-to-date/337807 "2006-01-12T16:29:52Z")
Please, be sure that the email in your registration is correct. First, it’s a violation of our rules not to have an up-to-date email address in your registration. And second, we sometimes do want to get in touch with by… --- ## [What are the rules/etiquette for responding in GQ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-rules-etiquette-for-responding-in-gq/339595)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2006, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-rules-etiquette-for-responding-in-gq/339595 "2006-01-12T15:33:29Z")
I was reading this thread in GQ and saw these answers to the OP’s question: I’m curious, are these sort of answers proper under GQ rules and/or etiquette? --- ## [How does one contact a mod?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-contact-a-mod/339279)
**Author:** [@CBEscapee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CBEscapee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2006, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-contact-a-mod/339279 "2006-01-10T23:10:01Z")
I have tried the PM function and I get a message saying that I’m not allowed to use it. Is there another way? --- ## [Ellis Dee -- suspension lifted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ellis-dee-suspension-lifted/338234)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2006, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ellis-dee-suspension-lifted/338234 "2006-01-10T19:54:41Z")
We have suspended Ellis Dee for one month, beginning today. The offense is in this thread: TVeblen: Cryptic? \>http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=351988 Quoting from the registration agreement: “Re… --- ## [Why is the Members List disabled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-members-list-disabled/339219)
**Author:** [@CynicalGabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CynicalGabe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2006, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-members-list-disabled/339219 "2006-01-10T15:24:44Z")
I’ve always wanted to look at the Members List, but it has been disabled for as long as I remember. Why is this? I assume to prevent spammers? --- ## [Everbody Loves Monkeys weirdness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everbody-loves-monkeys-weirdness/339204)
**Author:** [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2006, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everbody-loves-monkeys-weirdness/339204 "2006-01-10T05:46:23Z")
For some reason all the posts by new guest Everybody Loves Monkeys are showing up strangely - their name isn’t a link, and their Post Count/Location fields are odd. Here’s an example, but all posts by this poster are th… --- ## [Message Board software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-board-software/337068)
**Author:** [@tygerbryght](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tygerbryght)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2006, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-board-software/337068 "2006-01-10T05:44:45Z")
I’m guessing this is the right place to post this. If not, sorry; please move to GQ or wherever. The most recent PC Mag security newsletter included a link to a story about the hacking of the White Wolf site. They say i… --- ## [Age requirement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-requirement/338891)
**Author:** [@coffeecat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coffeecat)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2006, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-requirement/338891 "2006-01-09T01:31:33Z")
How old do you have to be to be a doper? My 12-year-old son wants to sign up. ::: proud dad::: --- ## [Mods editing posts -explanations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-editing-posts-explanations/338704)
**Author:** [@Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_You_Big_Red_Fire_Engine)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2006, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-editing-posts-explanations/338704 "2006-01-07T21:25:52Z")
I was just wondering if it’s possible to ask for explanations for why certain posts are edited. One specific example: I stumbled across the sticky “The SDMB is switching to paid subscriptions” and at the bottom it says; … --- ## [Why does the board fade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-board-fade/337414)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2006, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-board-fade/337414 "2006-01-07T15:17:53Z")
By “fade” I mean that when I log in all is fine. I click on a thread or forum, it comes right up, the first time. It’s slower the second time. By the third time it’s interminable. I can exit, come back in, and start thi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=336) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=338)