# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=58 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 59 --- ## [Theme reset overnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theme-reset-overnight/841718)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theme-reset-overnight/841718 "2019-10-14T15:21:31Z")
I’ve been using the Straight Dope v3.7.3 theme. This morning the board was set to Sultanstheme. I had to go into User CP to make 3.7.3 the default setting again. I don’t think I did anything at my end. My computer has b… --- ## [Best host for external images?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-host-for-external-images/841118)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-host-for-external-images/841118 "2019-10-12T08:31:26Z")
The site I’ve stored graphics for linking to has gone pay, and while my storage is grandfathered no one else can view them. Although there’s a direct address to nearly all pictures and graphics online, there are excepti… --- ## [the rule on "Threatening harm"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rule-on-threatening-harm/841610)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rule-on-threatening-harm/841610 "2019-10-11T18:27:54Z")
I had a question about this bit of moderation: That seems like a bit broader restriction than the rules post’s guidance: I guess my real question is whether posting things along the lines of these examples would run … --- ## [Gift subscriptions / Potential Scholarship Help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-subscriptions-potential-scholarship-help/819405)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-subscriptions-potential-scholarship-help/819405 "2019-10-11T15:34:05Z")
While I’m working through more subscription options, I’m not finding an easy way to set up a gift subscription option with the current board software. We can do it old school – manually. I have created categories on th… --- ## [Is there a list of allowable rhetorical devices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-list-of-allowable-rhetorical-devices/841551)
**Author:** [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-list-of-allowable-rhetorical-devices/841551 "2019-10-10T20:01:33Z")
In reference to this most-odd bit of moderating (among many lately): That’s pretty damn capricious. With all due respect, you’re looking for an excuse here, Bone, and hardly for the first time, sadly. Questioning the… --- ## [I disagree with CarnalK's warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-with-carnalks-warning/841337)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-with-carnalks-warning/841337 "2019-10-10T13:02:10Z")
https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21897306&postcount=558 He could have gotten a note, but a warning was not necessary. --- ## [Weird smileys/mini-pics invading the board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-smileys-mini-pics-invading-the-board/841104)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-smileys-mini-pics-invading-the-board/841104 "2019-10-04T02:43:51Z")
Example, 3rd different poster I’ve noticed today using these things, whatever the hey they are supposed to be. The thing is, I cannot even tell what they are supposed to be, they’re so tiny… Should such things be moder… --- ## [Automatic Paragraph Spacing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-paragraph-spacing/839591)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-paragraph-spacing/839591 "2019-10-04T00:10:04Z")
Is there a way to turn off this (apparently) newish feature that automatically inserts space between paragraphs? I’ve always made my own double-line-spacing between paragraphs, and now all of my posts are coming out with… --- ## [Calls to Action](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calls-to-action/841055)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calls-to-action/841055 "2019-10-03T14:07:35Z")
In the fast-moving “Trump Impeachment Inquiry” thread, Bone correctly moderates a call to action: There has been quite a bit of this in the thread. It’s fast moving, and people are obviously interested in the topic. … --- ## [Am I allowed to ask how many warnings I have accrued?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-allowed-to-ask-how-many-warnings-i-have-accrued/840848)
**Author:** [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-allowed-to-ask-how-many-warnings-i-have-accrued/840848 "2019-09-29T04:56:15Z")
I think I’ve been warned twice (in 16 years) but I’m not sure. I don’t plan on doing anything “warning” worthy in the near future so I’m not asking for fear of banning if I do something stupid again; I’m just curious. … --- ## [Are we allowed to rant about modding in the Pit, now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-allowed-to-rant-about-modding-in-the-pit-now/840947)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-allowed-to-rant-about-modding-in-the-pit-now/840947 "2019-09-28T21:10:02Z")
Given this instruction: and given that a lot of the negative feelings directed at that thread are about how it’s been modded, is that giving permission to comment negatively on the modding of that thread in the Pit? O… --- ## [Fasting growing thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fasting-growing-thread/840930)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fasting-growing-thread/840930 "2019-09-28T17:16:32Z")
The Trump Impeachment Inquiry thread seems to have grown more rapidly than virtually any I’ve seen on this board - 20 pages in three days. I know there are lots of threads that have grown huge over the years (with some … --- ## [What is "Positive Gun News"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-positive-gun-news/839675)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-positive-gun-news/839675 "2019-09-28T11:22:43Z")
I was mod noted by engineer\_comp\_geek for my post in the Positive Gun News thread: Now that you have decided that gun news that is good news to me (and I suspect, others) is inappropriate, you are going to have to defi… --- ## [HurricaneDitka is suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricaneditka-is-suspended/840889)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hurricaneditka-is-suspended/840889 "2019-09-27T04:04:33Z")
For four warnings in just under a year, HurricaneDitka has been suspended for one week. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21276850&postcount=24 http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=214267… --- ## [Moderator leverages unrelated edict into tortured warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-leverages-unrelated-edict-into-tortured-warning/840818)
**Author:** [@WillFarnaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WillFarnaby)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-leverages-unrelated-edict-into-tortured-warning/840818 "2019-09-25T22:29:41Z")
“Dear WillFarnaby, You have received a warning at Straight Dope Message Board. Reason: Failure to follow a moderator’s instructions WillFarnaby, you have been previously instructed to not include your hobby horses in … --- ## [WillFarnaby is suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willfarnaby-is-suspended/840824)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willfarnaby-is-suspended/840824 "2019-09-25T22:28:06Z")
For four warnings in just under a year, two of which for trolling, WillFarnaby has been suspended for one week. https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21280627&postcount=108 https://boards.straightdope.com… --- ## [anyone else getting board lag and 504 time outs ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-getting-board-lag-and-504-time-outs/840685)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-getting-board-lag-and-504-time-outs/840685 "2019-09-25T10:52:45Z")
ive been getting lag and 504 timeouts since about 5 pm my time bot its gotten worse since about 9:30 Pst … the board will lag and then this pops up: 504 Gateway Time-out shield --- ## [Link to Bone's Rules thread from the FAQ button](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-to-bones-rules-thread-from-the-faq-button/840527)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-to-bones-rules-thread-from-the-faq-button/840527 "2019-09-24T21:29:47Z")
Today I temporarily forgot that the rules and FAQ actually exist in a board-wide sticky thread and not the FAQ button at the top. Is it possible to link to the \[THREAD=864546\]Registration Agreement, Rules, and FAQ\[/THREA… --- ## [O Board, Y U no remember me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/o-board-y-u-no-remember-me/840601)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/o-board-y-u-no-remember-me/840601 "2019-09-24T12:05:59Z")
These two things have been happening to me on the boards for the last three or four days. I keep looking to see if someone else has noticed the second and is complaining about it, but maybe it’s just me? Boards are mar… --- ## [A proposed policy on the reasons for banning members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-proposed-policy-on-the-reasons-for-banning-members/840525)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-proposed-policy-on-the-reasons-for-banning-members/840525 "2019-09-23T13:52:30Z")
To the members of the board and the administration thereof, I suggest the administration adopt an official policy of making the general reasons why a member is banned promptly available after such banning takes place. T… --- ## [Example of good spoiler policy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/example-of-good-spoiler-policy/840547)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/example-of-good-spoiler-policy/840547 "2019-09-20T10:21:51Z")
I would just like to say this thread… Netflix’s “The Spy” with Sacha Baron Cohen Spoilers after post 20 …has demonstrated a solid policy for all-at-once shows, particularly where the entire show is already available wh… --- ## [Style Issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/style-issues/840546)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/style-issues/840546 "2019-09-20T09:43:06Z")
I’ve defaulted to the Straight Dope 3.73 style since the option was offered. I find it easier to read and little more familiar. Now for some reason I’m forced to use the SultanTheme style. If I change the option back SD … --- ## [Why was kirkrapine banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-kirkrapine-banned/840521)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-kirkrapine-banned/840521 "2019-09-20T01:10:17Z")
I definitely don’t agree with kirkrapine about some issues, and (s)he did open a lot of threads in a short period of time. But a cursory look at the posting history and this sub-forum failed to net any public moderator a… --- ## [EXPIRES SEPT 18!!! Charter Member RESUBSCRIPTION offer is back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expires-sept-18-charter-member-resubscription-offer-is-back/838848)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expires-sept-18-charter-member-resubscription-offer-is-back/838848 "2019-09-16T19:25:46Z")
Hi! Are you a lapsed Charter Member? Do you wish you were a Charter Member again? Well bunkie, here’s your chance. From now until midnight Monday September 16 you can resubscribe and become a Charter Member once more. … --- ## [Are threads ever held for moderator review before they are posted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-threads-ever-held-for-moderator-review-before-they-are-posted/840090)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-threads-ever-held-for-moderator-review-before-they-are-posted/840090 "2019-09-14T15:51:44Z")
In the current Pit thread about Ilhan Omar, the OP returned after a hiatus and posted this: I was not aware that threads were held for review. Does this happen? What would cause this to happen? --- ## [Hope do we get the thread read count to display?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hope-do-we-get-the-thread-read-count-to-display/840139)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hope-do-we-get-the-thread-read-count-to-display/840139 "2019-09-13T16:27:46Z")
The thread read count used to display automatically. It disappeared awhile ago. Maybe a year? Is there a way to see it again? I’m using Chrome on my phone. Tapatalk displays it. I’m trying hard to stop using that App… --- ## [This One Isn't Even Close](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-one-isnt-even-close/840102)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-one-isnt-even-close/840102 "2019-09-13T04:23:21Z")
Re: this warning. Arguing that an all-black school purporting to teach “black culture” as an alternative to whatever-it-is that is being taught in other schools and their test scores are abysmal - is trolling? WTH? Th… --- ## [(formerly called "Mailbag Answers")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formerly-called-mailbag-answers/840129)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formerly-called-mailbag-answers/840129 "2019-09-13T00:04:42Z")
I think this statement has been in the description of Comments on Cecil’s Columns/Staff Reports since I started reading here. Every time I see it, I wonder of it’s still relevant and necessary. I should say that I don’t … --- ## [The issue with moving non-Pit threads to the Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-moving-non-pit-threads-to-the-pit/840040 "2019-09-12T22:09:44Z")
In all the non-Pit forums (Elections, IMHO, Cafe, Game, etc.) there is one set of expectations: You can post what you like and you won’t be flamed for it. Posters can thus feel freer to express their thoughts without be… --- ## [How do you do a strikethrough?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-do-a-strikethrough/838936)
**Author:** [@Wrenching\_Spanners](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wrenching_Spanners)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-do-a-strikethrough/838936 "2019-09-11T20:42:41Z")
Copying and pasting strikedthrough text seems to have it come out in the Calabri font. There’s no button available to strikethrough text. Is there a text flag that allows people to strikethrough words? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=57) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=59)