# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=42 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## [The bar on the right that tells you which post number you’re reading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bar-on-the-right-that-tells-you-which-post-number-you-re-reading/917752)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bar-on-the-right-that-tells-you-which-post-number-you-re-reading/917752 "2020-08-16T20:19:00Z")
It tells you not only the post number, but also the total posts in the thread. For example, it would show 5/7 if you were on the 5th post or a 7-post thread. Useful, except that It uses the post on the top of the page … --- ## [How do we create a Poll on the new board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-create-a-poll-on-the-new-board/918111)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-create-a-poll-on-the-new-board/918111 "2020-08-14T23:23:43Z")
I’d like to ask what type of masks people are using in IMHO. How do I create a Poll? Will it ask me like on the old board? I didn’t want to post until I knew for sure. --- ## [Poll test 2 Favorite Cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test-2-favorite-cheese/918133)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test-2-favorite-cheese/918133 "2020-08-14T23:12:06Z")
poll --- ## [Post hidden by community flags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-hidden-by-community-flags/917907)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-hidden-by-community-flags/917907 "2020-08-14T17:45:17Z")
WTF is this bullshit? Biden Veep Thread I posted the very well known introductory video made for James “Sugar Bear” Harris’ debut at the pro wrestler known as “Kamala”, with a one liner about Trump being in trouble bec… --- ## [Is anyone updating the SD homepage now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-updating-the-sd-homepage-now/917860)
**Author:** [@medicated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/medicated)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-updating-the-sd-homepage-now/917860 "2020-08-12T13:47:26Z")
https://www.straightdope.com/ hasn’t been updated in over a month. This makes me sad. --- ## [Thread missing from QZ forum main page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-missing-from-qz-forum-main-page/917763)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-missing-from-qz-forum-main-page/917763 "2020-08-11T02:56:45Z")
The “Opening schools” thread is not showing up in the Quarantine Zone. The thread exists; it just isn’t listed anymore for some reason. Is this just me or are others not seeing it as well? --- ## [Ed\_Zotti appears to be back on the staff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-zotti-appears-to-be-back-on-the-staff/915965)
**Author:** [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ed-zotti-appears-to-be-back-on-the-staff/915965 "2020-08-10T15:42:26Z")
It appears that Ed\_Zotti has been reinstated as a staff member and has Trust Level of leader which is also held by a few silent Administrators. What should we know about this? --- ## [Autoplaying video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autoplaying-video/917684)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autoplaying-video/917684 "2020-08-10T05:58:46Z")
I rather like the way Discourse automatically displays inline images and videos. However, in this post - Men, is Sitting on Your Own Nuts a Thing? - the video and associated audio automatically plays. Autoplaying video s… --- ## [Reg agreement rules reposted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reg-agreement-rules-reposted/917601)
**Author:** [@mikecurtis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mikecurtis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reg-agreement-rules-reposted/917601 "2020-08-09T18:22:12Z")
Is there a specific reason that the tl/dr registration agreement rules were just reposted? I assume it was just a bit of housekeeping, but is there something more to it? That’s quite an impressive word count for three p… --- ## [Major bugs in SDMB re-skin fixed. What do you think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-bugs-in-sdmb-re-skin-fixed-what-do-you-think/795663)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 572\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-bugs-in-sdmb-re-skin-fixed-what-do-you-think/795663 "2018-03-12T10:37:51Z")
I’m starting a new thread because many of the problems reported in earlier threads reflected formatting problems we believe we have now resolved. Take a look and let us know what you think. Be aware that this is a simpl… --- ## [A test thread. Who cares if the title has already been used?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-test-thread-who-cares-if-the-title-has-already-been-used/917361)
**Author:** [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-test-thread-who-cares-if-the-title-has-already-been-used/917361 "2020-08-08T15:41:40Z")
$3.50 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. $42. $3.50 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. $42. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. $600 million. --- ## [Can I 'watch' a topic without getting E-mails?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-watch-a-topic-without-getting-e-mails/917508)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-watch-a-topic-without-getting-e-mails/917508 "2020-08-08T03:25:10Z")
I have “watched” several topics because I’m trying to somewhat re-create the functionality of the old user control panel with its subscribed threads list, but I keep getting E-mail messages every time someone posts. Is t… --- ## [How do I post pictures?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-pictures/917536)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-pictures/917536 "2020-08-07T22:26:46Z")
I used to use \[img\], with a link to my Flickr album, but I tried that the other day and got a message about not be allowed to post pictures. If that’s true, it’s going to put a big crimp in my showing you guys my latest… --- ## [Personal e-mails directing me to The Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-e-mails-directing-me-to-the-pit/917306)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-e-mails-directing-me-to-the-pit/917306 "2020-08-07T03:20:51Z")
I have never posted in The Pit and never will. But my personal e-mail inbox is filling up with replies to Pit threads. What’s the deal? --- ## [The Portland Black Bag Thread--Temporarily Closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-portland-black-bag-thread-temporarily-closed/916515)
**Author:** [@SmartAleq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartAleq)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-portland-black-bag-thread-temporarily-closed/916515 "2020-08-06T21:46:34Z")
So let me get this straight–there’s no mod note in the thread indicating it was actually closed by a mod, the site says it’s been closed due to too many flagged posts. Are we to infer then that a really determined set of… --- ## [Testing video links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-video-links/917433)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-video-links/917433 "2020-08-06T18:20:35Z")
It seems to me that I have embedded a video in a post before but I don’t remember how to do it so this is for practice. Also, I want to see if I can replicate the empty post I just made in CS. --- ## [Not Answering a Post or Question In the Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-answering-a-post-or-question-in-the-pit/916704)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-answering-a-post-or-question-in-the-pit/916704 "2020-08-05T21:50:14Z")
This is something that actually has concerned me for some time. Do you have to respond to something in the Pit? Especially if it is directed at you specifically in some way? I never post in the Pit and probably never w… --- ## ["Body is too similar to what you recently posted" :mad:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-is-too-similar-to-what-you-recently-posted/917126)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-is-too-similar-to-what-you-recently-posted/917126 "2020-08-05T12:07:18Z")
I wrote and posted something in the wrong forum. Whoops! I hit “edit”, copied the whole post and changed it to “oops”. Went to the correct form, found the thread I wanted, and hit “reply”. Pasted the post in, hit “po… --- ## [Can I get my old username back? (Attempt #2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-get-my-old-username-back-attempt-2/917268)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-get-my-old-username-back-attempt-2/917268 "2020-08-04T19:39:22Z")
I used to be Xema. I’m now unable to log on under that username - anything I can remember as a password doesn’t work. If I request an email allowing password reset, nothing arrives (possibly because my old account is a… --- ## [Testing Post Count](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-post-count/917249)
**Author:** [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-post-count/917249 "2020-08-04T14:47:04Z")
With only 678 posts I am never going to come close to being a prolific poster. However my ambition is to at least reach 1000. I am suspicious that some of my posts made under Discourse are not being added to my total. S… --- ## ["Ignore" and "Search" Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignore-and-search-questions/917083)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignore-and-search-questions/917083 "2020-08-04T14:45:54Z")
2 questions: How do I put someone on “Ignore?” Possible with the new board software? How do I search the board using Titles of posts only? --- ## [I Want To Go To There](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-go-to-there/916957)
**Author:** [@Galactus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Galactus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-go-to-there/916957 "2020-08-04T03:34:27Z")
New to the Board(Hello). Tried to do a search on a couple of topics, didn’t end well(I may just be stupid). Could there be a thread for newbs to throw out a potential topic that older Dopers could link to a pre-existing … --- ## [DIfferent Newbies & Different Feel - True or False?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-newbies-different-feel-true-or-false/916612)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-newbies-different-feel-true-or-false/916612 "2020-08-03T22:48:34Z")
I’m not certain this is the best forum for this. But it’s a place to start. I was absent from the boards for 2-1/2 years and returned just before the cutover to Discourse in June. So despite being a long-time high-volu… --- ## [Is it ok to give a critique if the discourse format now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-give-a-critique-if-the-discourse-format-now/917123)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-give-a-critique-if-the-discourse-format-now/917123 "2020-08-03T12:31:25Z")
I don’t know, does this go here in ATMB or over in Site Feedback? Anyway, we’ve been here a few weeks now. It seems that most people have settled in and adapted, mostly. I think a critique of the new platform is warra… --- ## [Should I pipe in to let people know I'm interested in the debate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-pipe-in-to-let-people-know-im-interested-in-the-debate/917063)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-pipe-in-to-let-people-know-im-interested-in-the-debate/917063 "2020-08-02T20:25:32Z")
A large part of my participation here - for better or for worse - is for exposure to people with different points of view. People like you! I will often come across a debate that I don’t want to heavily participate in, b… --- ## [Welcome message on DiscourseHub](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-message-on-discoursehub/916626)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-message-on-discoursehub/916626 "2020-08-02T17:45:07Z")
The DiscourseHub app (which I think is the official app but I’m not sure) shows a welcome message that seems to still be at its default. This is the first thing a user sees when they use the app and come to the fora. I … --- ## [The mod note in the bikini thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mod-note-in-the-bikini-thread/916843)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mod-note-in-the-bikini-thread/916843 "2020-08-01T06:14:17Z")
This thread - Are surgeons in bikinis a teensy-weensy bit unprofessional? Most of my response belongs in the thread but since I’ve been ‘noted’ I have to bring it here. The thread was about an objection to women postin… --- ## [Contacting the moderator team](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contacting-the-moderator-team/916912)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contacting-the-moderator-team/916912 "2020-07-31T18:38:37Z")
Is there a way to contact anyone in the mod loop? That is, send a note to the moderators in general, rather than to a particular moderator. I have a question about a recent banning. Nothing important, just curious. --- ## [Test Poll (Gotta make the subject big enough)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-poll-gotta-make-the-subject-big-enough/916911)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-poll-gotta-make-the-subject-big-enough/916911 "2020-07-31T13:15:24Z")
Is this a pool or a poll? poll --- ## [This new site is great](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-new-site-is-great/911308)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-new-site-is-great/911308 "2020-07-30T16:54:26Z")
I’m actually really liking this new site. Sure, there are things that will take some getting used to but finally I can browse in dark mode, the quote function is great, you can see quickly what somebody is replying to, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=41) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=43)