# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=70 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 71 --- ## [Never thought I'd say this but can we please ban bacon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-thought-id-say-this-but-can-we-please-ban-bacon/823344)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-thought-id-say-this-but-can-we-please-ban-bacon/823344 "2018-10-22T18:39:35Z")
His posting history shows racial slurs and trolling and general jerk-being. He has 23 posts. Someone should stop him before he makes a 24th. --- ## [Code feature does not display line breaks correctly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/code-feature-does-not-display-line-breaks-correctly/823257)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/code-feature-does-not-display-line-breaks-correctly/823257 "2018-10-22T17:37:26Z")
Example here: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=21277937#post21277937 --- ## [Contours of "hate speech"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contours-of-hate-speech/822985)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contours-of-hate-speech/822985 "2018-10-20T13:32:14Z")
Directed at me in The Pit: Hate speech? Why, or why not? I personally would not take any action based on this, except that I want rules enforced consistently. Probably the desire to see rules enforced consistently is … --- ## [I keep getting AfD ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-getting-afd-ads/822906)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-getting-afd-ads/822906 "2018-10-18T14:14:28Z")
Like, half of the ads I get served are political ads for the far right German party, “Alternative für Deutschland”. Figured this was worth mentioning. This is substantially worse than those intel ads that cover half the … --- ## [Colibri insulting me then warning me for taking him to task.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-insulting-me-then-warning-me-for-taking-him-to-task/823118)
**Author:** [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colibri-insulting-me-then-warning-me-for-taking-him-to-task/823118 "2018-10-18T06:53:28Z")
I don’t get how I insulted Colibri other than not taking him quite as seriously as he perhaps thinks was required. I mean let’s get something straight, HE commented that I was doing oral sex wrong because my face ofte… --- ## [The new Straight Dope administrator ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-straight-dope-administrator/817353)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-straight-dope-administrator/817353 "2018-10-18T01:17:42Z")
… you’re soaking in it. (I only have 22 years of experience with the site.) I’m on the job starting now. I’m having to figure it out as I go, so I apologize in advance for any missteps and ask for your forbearance. W… --- ## [Paypal problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-problem/823035)
**Author:** [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-problem/823035 "2018-10-16T18:48:48Z")
Time to renew my subscription. I’m always happy to do so. Two observations OMG, coming here as a guest is oppressive with all the ads. I honestly don’t know how people do it. I even keep getting one that pops up a… --- ## ["Insulting a mod gets you kicked out of the thread" ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insulting-a-mod-gets-you-kicked-out-of-the-thread/822916)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insulting-a-mod-gets-you-kicked-out-of-the-thread/822916 "2018-10-16T01:45:19Z")
The title quote was IvoryTowerDenizen’s response (in post #24 in this thread) to the following comment: I think it’s a reach to view this an insult worthy of booting someone out of a thread. --- ## [Selected Text is not Highlighted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selected-text-is-not-highlighted/822975)
**Author:** [@BobArrgh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobArrgh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selected-text-is-not-highlighted/822975 "2018-10-15T16:34:34Z")
I just noticed that it seems like I can’t select text on the SDMB while browsing the SDMB with Firefox or Chrome. I was writing a post and used Shift-LeftArrow to highlight some words I had entered, but the cursor disap… --- ## [Comments about appearance of celebrities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comments-about-appearance-of-celebrities/822874)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comments-about-appearance-of-celebrities/822874 "2018-10-14T07:18:37Z")
In this thread: we have \*\*Chronos \*\* Moderator \[Moderating\] manson1972, the original comment about eyebrows might arguably have been slightly inappropriate. But your post #59 was absolutely, unambiguously inappropri… --- ## [Adding links to quotes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-links-to-quotes/822804)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-links-to-quotes/822804 "2018-10-12T13:29:24Z")
Do people have any thoughts about the acceptability of modifying quotes with hyperlinks as long as it’s alerted? For example changing to or Naturally stuff like should not be allowed. I prefer the second method,… --- ## [I would cut and paste something to complain about Firefox...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-cut-and-paste-something-to-complain-about-firefox/822774)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2018, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-cut-and-paste-something-to-complain-about-firefox/822774 "2018-10-12T00:54:06Z")
…but for some reason, I can’t “select” text on SDMB with Firefox. I can with Edge, so it’s not entirely a site problem. --- ## [Playing Devil's Advocate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-devils-advocate/822716)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-devils-advocate/822716 "2018-10-10T17:51:28Z")
In a recent thread about whether or not endangered species should be protected, we had a back and forth going between a few of us on whether species should even be protected, and if so, why – due to moral reasons, or sim… --- ## [Edit test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/edit-test/822744)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/edit-test/822744 "2018-10-10T13:34:45Z")
I just posted over at The marketplace, and the edit option was missing from my post. edited to add: seems to be o.k. here. --- ## [Short story criticism and advice - is Cafe Society the correct forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-story-criticism-and-advice-is-cafe-society-the-correct-forum/822397)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-story-criticism-and-advice-is-cafe-society-the-correct-forum/822397 "2018-10-08T21:45:43Z")
Or is it a no-no in general? Recently I’ve been trying my hand at some short story writing, mostly in the sci-fi genre, and while my family and friends seem to like it I would be interested in ̶t̶h̶r̶o̶w̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶i̶t̶ ̶… --- ## ["We were not compassionate, we were polite."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-were-not-compassionate-we-were-polite/822324)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-were-not-compassionate-we-were-polite/822324 "2018-10-08T05:59:47Z")
A friend of mine just posted a quote that really resonates for me about how our current SDMB moderating philosophy may be failing: I think too often we’ve decided that if people are polite and well-behaved, their posts… --- ## [Mod note for on-topic post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-note-for-on-topic-post/822066)
**Author:** [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-note-for-on-topic-post/822066 "2018-10-05T20:13:09Z")
It’s just a note but I think there is some bias with it. You ignore the personal attacks on me in that thread, yet you note me for responding to the proposal in the OP? You want to enforce a point of view? Fine. Your bo… --- ## ["We aren't" != "You are"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-arent-you-are/822367)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-arent-you-are/822367 "2018-10-05T17:47:15Z")
This warning is ridiculously unfair. Seriously? Saying “At least we aren’t being jerks. . .” is not at all the same as saying “You are a jerk.” I did not insult anybody. I did invite him to try the shoe on and see if … --- ## [Insert Link button causes page freeze](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insert-link-button-causes-page-freeze/822458)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insert-link-button-causes-page-freeze/822458 "2018-10-05T17:44:10Z")
The “Insert Link” button has started causing the page to freeze whenever I try to use it. Everything stops working. I can’t copy and paste. I can’t select other buttons. I can’t use navigation. I have to close the window… --- ## [What’s up with email notifications?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-up-with-email-notifications/821261)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-up-with-email-notifications/821261 "2018-10-05T03:05:37Z")
They always worked fine in the past. Now I will post in a thread and hours later get a notification, but for an old post I have already read. If I go check the thread, there may be a bunch of new posts, or the last pos… --- ## [New laptop. Can't select text in compose/reply text boxes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-laptop-cant-select-text-in-compose-reply-text-boxes/822235)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-laptop-cant-select-text-in-compose-reply-text-boxes/822235 "2018-10-04T21:54:10Z")
Hey all, I just bought a new laptop and I can’t select/highlight text in these compose/reply boxes with the touchpad. Sometimes it want’s to sort of pick up and move the entire message as if it’s an image and other time… --- ## [Did something here change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-something-here-change/822400)
**Author:** [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-something-here-change/822400 "2018-10-04T12:23:16Z")
Did something here change recently? The page image for SD disappeared from my FF New Tabs start page yesterday or the day before. The title and link are still there but the image is gone. I don’t know if I accidentally … --- ## [The Banning of Starving Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-banning-of-starving-artist/822291)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-banning-of-starving-artist/822291 "2018-10-02T21:28:39Z")
It is traditional to give a list of posts where warnings have been given in a ban post; there is none in the post banning Starving Artist. Could we see a list? --- ## [My humble suggestion at fixing the misogyny stuff.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-humble-suggestion-at-fixing-the-misogyny-stuff/822017)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-humble-suggestion-at-fixing-the-misogyny-stuff/822017 "2018-10-02T18:44:40Z")
Real simple. Since this is an issue affecting mostly women (I know it pisses off the decent guys too). I’d like to suggest that we get together a panel of women only, wherein they can put their heads together and come up… --- ## [I think I'll stick to GQ for now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-ill-stick-to-gq-for-now/822250)
**Author:** [@Sloe\_Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sloe_Moe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-ill-stick-to-gq-for-now/822250 "2018-10-02T12:52:47Z")
Being relatively new I was feeling my way around the fora. I enjoy GQ, GD, CS, IMHO, MPSIMS, and of course the BBQP. But the subjects at BBQP are concentrated around rape and race, which are far from my mind. At CS they … --- ## [Wombat's Back and GQ's Got Him!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wombats-back-and-gqs-got-him/822086)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wombats-back-and-gqs-got-him/822086 "2018-10-02T12:50:41Z")
Gary Robson (formerly WombatGary, if memory serves) has unretired and returned to us as a moderator. I’ve stuck him in General Questions for now, but he may travel around a bit over time. Let’s all give him a Straight … --- ## [Starving Artist is banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starving-artist-is-banned/822289)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starving-artist-is-banned/822289 "2018-10-01T22:18:35Z")
Following long discussion among the moderation staff, Starving Artist is banned. It’s become clear - over the last year or two - that sexual violence and harassment against women is an insidious and usually overlooked p… --- ## [Roy Batty has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roy-batty-has-been-banned/822258)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roy-batty-has-been-banned/822258 "2018-10-01T13:39:51Z")
For earning another warning after coming back from suspension, for doing the same behavior that got him suspended in the first place, Roy Batty has been banned. Suspension: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthrea… --- ## [Posting an Excel Table](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-an-excel-table/821829)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-an-excel-table/821829 "2018-10-01T09:05:08Z")
Is there a way to copy/paste an Excel table, retaining the column spacing, in a post? I tried the BB code tags “code” and “pre”, but neither maintained the correct spacing. Thanks in advance, I will likely promptly for… --- ## [can we find non sleaze ball ads? (also feel free to share ones youve seen)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-find-non-sleaze-ball-ads-also-feel-free-to-share-ones-youve-seen/821646)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-find-non-sleaze-ball-ads-also-feel-free-to-share-ones-youve-seen/821646 "2018-09-29T19:14:11Z")
just a q to tubadiva…… ive noticed over the last year or so our ads you get before you sign on are very slightly less skeevy than a porn sites is there anyway you can discuss with who ever owns the joint these days plac… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=69) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=71)