# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=52 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 53 --- ## [Test Post (Hotmail Validity).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-hotmail-validity/849468)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-hotmail-validity/849468 "2020-03-16T15:22:49Z")
As I said here here I got a hopefully false email saying my Hotmail account would expire after Friday. This post will see if it’s still valid on these boards. So how are you all doing? Did you have a nice Friday the 13t… --- ## [Time limit for editing posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-limit-for-editing-posts/849532)
**Author:** [@Fiveroptic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveroptic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-limit-for-editing-posts/849532 "2020-03-16T13:48:45Z")
It’s currently five minutes which has been just fine in the past. But after making a post this morning while still half asleep I found a dumb mistake that I wanted to correct. Unfortunately, I kept getting a server error… --- ## [Factual questions about Wuhan virus, most of which relevant to "medical:" GQ or IMHO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/factual-questions-about-wuhan-virus-most-of-which-relevant-to-medical-gq-or-imho/847989)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/factual-questions-about-wuhan-virus-most-of-which-relevant-to-medical-gq-or-imho/847989 "2020-03-14T20:44:17Z")
Just thought I’d try to get a ruling from On High to keep things simpler and easy… Consider two alternatives: Query 1: “How long will the Wuhan virus stay viable on a surface?”– I would put in GQ. But unsurprisingly … --- ## [Testing the vB quote function](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-the-vb-quote-function/849451)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-the-vb-quote-function/849451 "2020-03-14T00:17:24Z")
Here’a a phrase that is quoted. And some response usually goes after the quoted phrase. --- ## [Tapatalk the sole link method?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-the-sole-link-method/849338)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-the-sole-link-method/849338 "2020-03-13T15:28:19Z")
I just tried to send a link to a pal. Forgot I was within Tapatalk. So the link was a mess. Easy right??- I went to my cell browser. Googled SDMB. Loaded THAT up. Found the thread. Entered it. Copied the URL. Sent it … --- ## [Another "why was this thread closed?" thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-why-was-this-thread-closed-thread/849277)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-why-was-this-thread-closed-thread/849277 "2020-03-12T03:54:09Z")
Why was this thread closed? No explanation, and I can’t discern any justification. --- ## [Is it OK to chime-in on older threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-chime-in-on-older-threads/848824)
**Author:** [@Polyester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polyester)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-chime-in-on-older-threads/848824 "2020-03-12T01:27:05Z")
So many great topics here (both new and old), but would be nice to know if past topics are still open for posting. --- ## [Nitpick about Daylight Savings Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nitpick-about-daylight-savings-time/849090)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nitpick-about-daylight-savings-time/849090 "2020-03-10T15:48:15Z")
So I wake up this morning, stumble over to the laptop to see what I missed at SDMB. The timestamps are “Today” but after local time. No problem; that just means I’ve not refreshed that page for 22 hours or so. Click! … --- ## [now it keeps logging me out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-it-keeps-logging-me-out/848823)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-it-keeps-logging-me-out/848823 "2020-03-10T14:40:44Z")
3 times in the past hour. :mad: --- ## [Adding optional likes as a response to posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-optional-likes-as-a-response-to-posts/847073)
**Author:** [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-optional-likes-as-a-response-to-posts/847073 "2020-03-06T23:36:58Z")
Any chance of adding “likes” to this board, like Stack Exchange? No need for downvotes like Reddit, but I’d like to acknowledge posts like RTFirefly’s in BBQ without a full fledged reply. I realize vBulletin may render… --- ## [Question about "degrees" of bannination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-degrees-of-bannination/848902)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-degrees-of-bannination/848902 "2020-03-06T02:04:17Z")
Apparently you can simply stick a “BANNED” tag on someone, can’t post anymore, done deal, but all their posts are still there. Typical for long-term members natch. Lately when I am bored and browse the latest Doper lis… --- ## [How would you feel about archiving 15 or 20 years of the Straight Dope database?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-feel-about-archiving-15-or-20-years-of-the-straight-dope-database/848876)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-feel-about-archiving-15-or-20-years-of-the-straight-dope-database/848876 "2020-03-06T01:00:38Z")
I’ve worked in data processing for over thirty years. Archiving old data is routine and expected. I don’t understand why the Straight Dope is trying to maintain a huge database with 25 years of threads. It’s obviously b… --- ## [How much would it cost to damn well fix this board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-it-cost-to-damn-well-fix-this-board/848331)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-it-cost-to-damn-well-fix-this-board/848331 "2020-03-05T15:11:32Z")
And can we start some sort of a collection? I’m of course happy to pitch in, in case that was not clear. --- ## [Vote successful! Popup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-successful-popup/848805)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-successful-popup/848805 "2020-03-03T01:23:29Z")
So upon launching the SDMB just now I got a popup, “Vote successful!” that doesn’t go away until I press the “ok” button. Hope I didn’t fall victim to some phishing attempt by hitting ok. Got the same popup when I open… --- ## [Loading issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loading-issue/848688)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loading-issue/848688 "2020-03-02T01:34:22Z")
Has anyone else had an issue getting pages to load? I thought it was the iPad at first, but I don’t have a problem with any other websites. --- ## [Misogyny, victim-blaming, and the board culture (yet again)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misogyny-victim-blaming-and-the-board-culture-yet-again/843504)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 395\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misogyny-victim-blaming-and-the-board-culture-yet-again/843504 "2020-02-29T14:01:41Z")
I think the board has made positive progress over the last few years with regards to being a welcoming place for women and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Misogynistic comments are generally moderated when outside… --- ## [2 IMHO style threads in GD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-imho-style-threads-in-gd/848592)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-imho-style-threads-in-gd/848592 "2020-02-28T02:06:31Z")
One on coffee One on which 3 food items you would choose if limited to just 3. I don’t see any really weighty debates here. I reported the former this morning iirc. Why haven’t they been moved? --- ## [ads always appearing at bottom of page now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-always-appearing-at-bottom-of-page-now/848603)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-always-appearing-at-bottom-of-page-now/848603 "2020-02-27T21:51:02Z")
New thing - started only yesterday, and never had it before (after four years here) - no matter what page I click on to now, there’ll be an inch-high ad running all along the bottom of every page. Can this be disabled? … --- ## [Uninformative thread titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uninformative-thread-titles/848387)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uninformative-thread-titles/848387 "2020-02-24T14:53:45Z")
Rule 12: Thread Titles – Do not use vague thread titles. Use descriptive thread titles. Why isn’t this being enforced with respect to Beckdawrek’s excessive use of uninformative “teaser” thread titles that tell you abso… --- ## [Testing BB Coding So I'll Remember Them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-bb-coding-so-ill-remember-them/848349)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-bb-coding-so-ill-remember-them/848349 "2020-02-24T14:08:35Z")
While I’m not an emoticon or smilie sort of guy, most posters on the Dope use them appropriately, :cool:, and I’ve found they enhance the point the author is trying to make. ASGuy “is the kindest, warmest, bravest, most… --- ## [Flyer has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flyer-has-been-banned/848389)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flyer-has-been-banned/848389 "2020-02-23T06:22:32Z")
For a continued pattern of insults and personal attacks against other users, Flyer has been banned. Warnings for insults or personal attacks (only most recent shown): https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p… --- ## [Why was this thread closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-closed/848267)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-closed/848267 "2020-02-21T03:09:33Z")
https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=890400 --- ## [Breaking News--Political and Religious Jabs--and Boy Scouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-political-and-religious-jabs-and-boy-scouts/848206)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-political-and-religious-jabs-and-boy-scouts/848206 "2020-02-20T02:27:01Z")
I am referring to this Breaking News thread about the Boy Scouts entering into bankruptcy: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=890234 From the sticky: So no one else sees any of these types of jabs… --- ## [Mouseover Preview Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouseover-preview-test/848171)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouseover-preview-test/848171 "2020-02-20T00:43:34Z")
\[This text is NOT in the mouseover preview.\] This is the mouseover preview, which can show a fair amount of text so let’s make this sentence pretty long. That is all. --- ## [Can we still talk about stocks on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-still-talk-about-stocks-on-the-sdmb/847741)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-still-talk-about-stocks-on-the-sdmb/847741 "2020-02-19T15:03:16Z")
I got reluctant approval to talk about stocks back in 2005. Has there been a change in policy? I don’t want the board to have 1000 threads about buying some hot stock, but I thought some general discussion on the markets… --- ## [I have been plagiarized](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-been-plagiarized/848107)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-been-plagiarized/848107 "2020-02-19T14:54:47Z")
I am not sure if I am upset or pleased. Many years ago, I posted a list (here on the Dope, I think) called “75 Ways to Be Unhappy.” For no good reason, I just googled that term. I got a hit! Some guy posted this on his… --- ## [How many posters are how active?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-posters-are-how-active/848080)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-posters-are-how-active/848080 "2020-02-18T23:44:57Z")
Does anyone know of any meaningful way to represent how many posters are how active in which forums? I imagine there is a lot of selection going on, such that I seem to most frequently run into a somewhat limited number… --- ## [Quote and Multiquote - Malfunctioning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-and-multiquote-malfunctioning/848039)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-and-multiquote-malfunctioning/848039 "2020-02-17T18:45:08Z")
Am I the only for whom the quote and multiquote are no longer working? Windows 10 PC running Chrome. --- ## [Are some posters removing their avatars? Or the usual board issues?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-some-posters-removing-their-avatars-or-the-usual-board-issues/848053)
**Author:** [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-some-posters-removing-their-avatars-or-the-usual-board-issues/848053 "2020-02-17T13:13:10Z")
I just noticed that several posters who I’m pretty sure had avatars, no longer have them. Have people removed them or is it a board issue? I guess I’m asking “has anyone recently removed their avatar?” --- ## [Test Thread (Post Count)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-post-count/847944)
**Author:** [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-post-count/847944 "2020-02-16T03:19:50Z")
Not that I am superstitious or anything but my post count was 666. Hence this ‘Test post’ puts me on a benign 667 and I can sleep easy again. TCMF-2L [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=51) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=53)