# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=357 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 358 --- ## [Clarification Requested on "Medical Advice"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-requested-on-medical-advice/298991)
**Author:** [@MinniePurl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MinniePurl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2005, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-requested-on-medical-advice/298991 "2005-04-13T16:59:05Z")
Somewhat inspired by the recent thread on weight loss and somewhat inspired by my own curiosity-- I have thought of a few things that, to me, are on the borderline of “asking for medical advice”, which is not allowed. (A… --- ## [Control Panel options](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/control-panel-options/298292)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2005, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/control-panel-options/298292 "2005-04-12T17:02:37Z")
So, did we lose the ability to lurk privately? We used to have an option to turn on or off the “Online Now” notice next to our user names. Or did it get moved to another part of the CP? It’s not in Options or Profile. I… --- ## [How many socks do you deal with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-socks-do-you-deal-with/298041)
**Author:** [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2005, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-socks-do-you-deal-with/298041 "2005-04-12T02:48:19Z")
There have been several recent threads asking why a certain poster was banned, all with the same general explanation: that there will be no explanation for socks or spammers or whatnot. I was just curious, how regular i… --- ## [Account Status & Renewal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/account-status-renewal/298858)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2005, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/account-status-renewal/298858 "2005-04-11T22:09:08Z")
How can I find out my “subscription” date and my renewal date? Will I be notified, or is it automatic if I gave you a credit card? Also, is the fee going up? Thanks, Jinx --- ## [What happened to the Best Mini-Series thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-best-mini-series-thread/298448)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2005, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-best-mini-series-thread/298448 "2005-04-11T20:10:51Z")
It’s gone. I found it a very interesting thread. Was it started by a sock? --- ## [Why is the board so hit-and-miss? Could we restrict or de-prioritise searches?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-board-so-hit-and-miss-could-we-restrict-or-de-prioritise-searches/298701)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2005, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-board-so-hit-and-miss-could-we-restrict-or-de-prioritise-searches/298701 "2005-04-11T06:16:07Z")
I know I’ve asked this before, and so have other people. But I don’t remember ever seeing a definite answer, just lots of conjecture. (that’s my big-word quota for the day used up) I’m not asking why the boards are sl… --- ## [okay, what happened to my post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-what-happened-to-my-post/298535)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2005, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-what-happened-to-my-post/298535 "2005-04-10T04:57:09Z")
Now I have had the occasional disappearing post, not to mention whole disappearing threads. And normally I don’t whine about them. But, dang. I was trying to look up my contribution to the Celebrity Death Pool 2005 to s… --- ## [Thread title edit test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-title-edit-test/298594)
**Author:** [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2005, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-title-edit-test/298594 "2005-04-10T04:52:47Z")
I just realized, the thread title edit works differently in this verison of vBB. --- ## [it is necessary to thank people for their contributions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-necessary-to-thank-people-for-their-contributions/298373)
**Author:** [@scm1001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scm1001)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2005, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-necessary-to-thank-people-for-their-contributions/298373 "2005-04-10T04:40:15Z")
whenever I ask a question it is quite gratifying to see the answers roll in. Do people get upset if you dont post a thanks somewhere in the thread, or is it considered an unnecessary bump? (or in another way, does the b… --- ## [test size coding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-size-coding/298170)
**Author:** [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2005, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-size-coding/298170 "2005-04-07T20:09:04Z")
test test test test test test --- ## [Why Can't I Flag /Report Naughty Posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-flag-report-naughty-posts/298113)
**Author:** [@inkleberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkleberry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2005, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-flag-report-naughty-posts/298113 "2005-04-07T15:46:13Z")
I tried to flag a naughty post in GQ (take a look, 3 guesses which is the problem), but it said this was Verboten! I am Not Allowed! Why not? Can only fancy-pants members flag posts? If so, how does the common person re… --- ## [If you are concerned about giving socks attention, then why](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-concerned-about-giving-socks-attention-then-why/298142)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2005, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-concerned-about-giving-socks-attention-then-why/298142 "2005-04-07T12:17:13Z")
not delete the threads asking about them? I started one asking about someone, and if one of the administrators had just emailed me a form email saying it was a sock, etc., and that’s why we deleted your thread, that wo… --- ## ["Worst chain restaurant" thread deleted - why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-chain-restaurant-thread-deleted-why/298034)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2005, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-chain-restaurant-thread-deleted-why/298034 "2005-04-07T03:23:03Z")
A recent thread soliciting Doper opinions on the worst chain restaurant was either deleted or moved to a mod/admin forum. Why? --- ## [Adims. Help Needed with subscription problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adims-help-needed-with-subscription-problem/298031)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2005, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adims-help-needed-with-subscription-problem/298031 "2005-04-06T17:22:34Z")
I’ve been trying to sign START 9who is a nice kid) up, & I’m getting no where. :mad: I log out of my account, but try as I might, I can’t log in to START’s! We’ve tried 2 different passwords, but no dice. Please outli… --- ## [Search engine improved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-engine-improved/297922)
**Author:** [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2005, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-engine-improved/297922 "2005-04-06T16:46:39Z")
The search engine under this new version seems to be working better for us\* than the one with the older VB version. Anyone else notice this? (\*the royal us.) --- ## [FAQ - guidelines for posting at the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faq-guidelines-for-posting-at-the-sdmb/100849)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2005, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faq-guidelines-for-posting-at-the-sdmb/100849 "2005-04-06T11:34:22Z")
SDMB registration agreement as of 30 March 2005 --- ## [Why was swh2004 banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-swh2004-banned/297935)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2005, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-swh2004-banned/297935 "2005-04-06T11:20:17Z")
I just read all four of his/her posts. Can’t see any reason to ban someone. What was the problem? --- ## [Why was Enantiomer banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-enantiomer-banned/298019)
**Author:** [@Walker\_in\_Eternity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walker_in_Eternity)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2005, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-enantiomer-banned/298019 "2005-04-06T11:15:14Z")
The title says it all. I don’t know who this person is, but they have only been here since 04-03-05 and suddenly they are banned. He/she has only made 14 posts none of the ones I looked at seemed offensive or anything. … --- ## [Start Check Your E-mail! Again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/start-check-your-e-mail-again/297829)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2005, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/start-check-your-e-mail-again/297829 "2005-04-06T04:03:02Z")
START – I’ve had e-mail problems. Please provide your password, & I will pay your subscription. My apologies for the delay/mix up. --- ## ["New Posts" feature not working?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts-feature-not-working/297841)
**Author:** [@mcms\_cricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mcms_cricket)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2005, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts-feature-not-working/297841 "2005-04-05T21:22:40Z")
I’ve noticed something a bit strange that seems to date from the upgrade. I used to be able to click on the “New Posts” feature and then leave the results screen up as I paged through, right-clicking on interesting posts… --- ## [membership renewal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/membership-renewal/297750)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2005, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/membership-renewal/297750 "2005-04-05T20:13:05Z")
I’ve been away for a while so forgive me if this has been asked before. Should I be expecting some sort of notification about renewing or will it just run out? I don’t remember exactly when I paid for my membership but i… --- ## [Are these new-style smiles here to stay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-new-style-smiles-here-to-stay/297158)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2005, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-new-style-smiles-here-to-stay/297158 "2005-04-04T23:00:48Z")
No offense, but they just look a little too…“Playskool” for my tastes. --- ## [Why was Bob Newbie Banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-bob-newbie-banned/297728)
**Author:** [@groupwbench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/groupwbench)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2005, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-bob-newbie-banned/297728 "2005-04-04T22:47:05Z")
I searched through some threads and I was not able to come up one that acknowledged why Bob Newbie was banned. So what was the deal? I thought he was funny in dark humor way. --- ## [Font size is screwing up on me...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/font-size-is-screwing-up-on-me/297684)
**Author:** [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2005, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/font-size-is-screwing-up-on-me/297684 "2005-04-04T22:41:13Z")
Not to pick on Bosda Di’Chi of Tricor, but I think his new sig is screwing up my font sizing… I’ve noticed in a few threads that right after he posts, all the posts below his are in a larger font. Interestingly enough, i… --- ## [General gripes/personal tragedy threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-gripes-personal-tragedy-threads/297476)
**Author:** [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2005, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-gripes-personal-tragedy-threads/297476 "2005-04-04T21:25:40Z")
Can there be a ruling on threads like this? I have no issue at all with it being posted, but it seems like either the rules have changed or users have just figured that anything remotely resembling a negative thread of… --- ## [vBulletin - the good, the bad, and the ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vbulletin-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/297209)
**Author:** [@snorlax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snorlax)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2005, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vbulletin-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/297209 "2005-04-04T18:17:17Z")
I’m in the process of setting up an internal vBulletin-based board at my work. I am coming up to speed with the toolset and my first impression is that it seems really powerful and highly configurable. I’m trying to w… --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/297223)
**Author:** [@NillyWilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NillyWilly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2005, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/297223 "2005-04-04T15:23:20Z")
Test --- ## [Thread title showing up on preview! Yay!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-title-showing-up-on-preview-yay/297608)
**Author:** [@FinnAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinnAgain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2005, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-title-showing-up-on-preview-yay/297608 "2005-04-04T03:08:35Z")
I think this feature is new, or at least I haven’t noticed it before. It was always a drag that the only bit of text I couldn’t preview was the title, but now when crafting an OP the title shows up just above the text of… --- ## [Just wanna try somethin'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-wanna-try-somethin/297545)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2005, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-wanna-try-somethin/297545 "2005-04-03T18:32:56Z")
To see if this :hide: works. Nope, no importing smilies allowed, I guess. :smiley: Dang! Peace, mangeorge --- ## [I have noticed since the upgrade...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-noticed-since-the-upgrade/297317)
**Author:** [@FatBaldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FatBaldGuy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2005, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-noticed-since-the-upgrade/297317 "2005-04-03T18:30:08Z")
When I use the “back” button to go from reading a thread to the main forum page the page no longer refreshes like it used to. Instead of the most current posts moving to the top and the most recent posters being updated… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=356) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=358)