# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=72 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 73 --- ## [Need some help from someone who reads Dutch.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-help-from-someone-who-reads-dutch/820493)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-help-from-someone-who-reads-dutch/820493 "2018-08-31T16:33:27Z")
We have been presented with a translation to one of our Staff Reports; it’s in Dutch. I need someone to read this over and check it for accuracy, please. Here’s the original: Here’s the translation: Thanking you … --- ## [Telling people how to get around newspaper paywalls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telling-people-how-to-get-around-newspaper-paywalls/820518)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telling-people-how-to-get-around-newspaper-paywalls/820518 "2018-08-31T01:46:48Z")
It boggles me that in 2018, experienced internet users keep posting things like this. Yes, you can read it without a subscription if you want to. My question for the mods is whether we are permitted to fight that parti… --- ## ["Last poster of a thread" needs to be moved to thread games.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-poster-of-a-thread-needs-to-be-moved-to-thread-games/820429)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-poster-of-a-thread-needs-to-be-moved-to-thread-games/820429 "2018-08-29T17:24:52Z")
Because THIS thread hasn’t been on topic for days! Yeah, I know, I’m a stick in the mud. --- ## [SDMB keeps logging me out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-keeps-logging-me-out/820384)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-keeps-logging-me-out/820384 "2018-08-28T05:04:13Z")
Starting today I have to log in to SDMB every time I use it. Is this happening to anyone else? Is it a problem with cookies expiring, or is it something else? --- ## [We have to many forums, and it is killing GQ.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-to-many-forums-and-it-is-killing-gq/820336)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-to-many-forums-and-it-is-killing-gq/820336 "2018-08-28T04:26:04Z")
In what way is Serena Williams’ “catsuit” disprespectful of the game? This thread isn’t about tennis. It’s about sexism or racism or maybe an official randomly punishing a player/employee. It’s only related to sports in… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/820323)
**Author:** [@BobBitchin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobBitchin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/820323 "2018-08-27T14:37:18Z")
tested --- ## ["taco n\*\*\*\*\*s" - no warning issued, mods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-n-s-no-warning-issued-mods/820079)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-n-s-no-warning-issued-mods/820079 "2018-08-25T17:55:32Z")
This post used the phrase “taco niggers”. That seems like about as clear-cut a violation of the rule against hate speech as I have ever read here. I reported it, asking for a response, and have not heard anything back. M… --- ## [Test poll is testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-poll-is-testing/820104)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-poll-is-testing/820104 "2018-08-24T15:15:04Z")
Test poll is testing --- ## [A friend wants to join us. But is having problems.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-wants-to-join-us-but-is-having-problems/820002)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-wants-to-join-us-but-is-having-problems/820002 "2018-08-24T13:10:32Z")
She forgot the password. Dope management has offered to send her an email to reset. But, she says it never arrives. Can anything be done? If so, how? Thanks --- ## [Changes in subscription pricing here at The Straight Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-in-subscription-pricing-here-at-the-straight-dope/819294)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-in-subscription-pricing-here-at-the-straight-dope/819294 "2018-08-24T02:32:01Z")
We have had the same rates for a very long time. After consultation with the moderators I have decided it’s time for some changes. Here’s the new price structure: Regular Membership: WAS $14.95 yr/$29/95 2 years NOW… --- ## [Never mind me, just checking something out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-mind-me-just-checking-something-out/820128)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-mind-me-just-checking-something-out/820128 "2018-08-24T02:19:49Z")
I told you not to click here!! --- ## [Character limit in poll answers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-limit-in-poll-answers/820127)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-limit-in-poll-answers/820127 "2018-08-23T23:52:15Z")
In posting previous polls, I have often come up against a character limit for the poll answers. What is that character limit, and does a spaceband count as a character for this purpose? I have perused the sticky in IMHO… --- ## [Is there an elegant way to enter equations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-elegant-way-to-enter-equations/820054)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-elegant-way-to-enter-equations/820054 "2018-08-23T10:40:10Z")
Title says it all – I have some questions I’d like to ask but not sure how to enter the equations. --- ## [DavidwithanR suspended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/davidwithanr-suspended/820070)
**Author:** [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/davidwithanr-suspended/820070 "2018-08-22T20:00:58Z")
For receiving his fourth warning since May, DavidwithanR has been suspended for two weeks. Warnings are here: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21157202&postcount=5 https://boards.straightdope.com/sd… --- ## ["Some blacks are just dumb and enjoy killing each other" - no warning issued, Tom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-blacks-are-just-dumb-and-enjoy-killing-each-other-no-warning-issued-tom/819511)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-blacks-are-just-dumb-and-enjoy-killing-each-other-no-warning-issued-tom/819511 "2018-08-21T16:38:55Z")
This post earns this moderation. What an absolute moderation fail. So, about that money you’d like me to spend on membership? Still not happening. --- ## [Hi, I’m new and I have a question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-i-m-new-and-i-have-a-question/819897)
**Author:** [@mattb2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mattb2000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-i-m-new-and-i-have-a-question/819897 "2018-08-20T03:06:48Z")
Hi, I’m Matt and I’m new to the forums. I have a question. What’s the purpose of the yearly subscription? I seem to be able to post in the forums just fine but haven’t bought anything yet so I’m just wondering what kind … --- ## [OK, I just got rid of my guilt.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-just-got-rid-of-my-guilt/819708)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-just-got-rid-of-my-guilt/819708 "2018-08-20T02:35:15Z")
I have been an on/off member for several years now. I spend most of my online time here, lurking and learning and laughing. So I fessed up the $20 USD with (I think) auto-renewal. I am no hero and lurk way more than I p… --- ## [My thread wasn't a comment on moderation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-thread-wasnt-a-comment-on-moderation/819716)
**Author:** [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-thread-wasnt-a-comment-on-moderation/819716 "2018-08-19T16:08:28Z")
So please reopen it. https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=860527 While the subject of my thread was a quote from a moderator made in ATMB, it wasn’t about a ruling or even a current rule. The quote was… --- ## [Context While Modding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/context-while-modding/819690)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/context-while-modding/819690 "2018-08-19T03:55:49Z")
It’s just a note, not a warning. I don’t need anything changed. But Tomndebb stepped on a pet peeve. He ignored context. Yep. Another one of those threads. The original thread was How likely is this scenario? Global war… --- ## [Multi page threads - any way to see links for the LAST several pages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-page-threads-any-way-to-see-links-for-the-last-several-pages/819785)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-page-threads-any-way-to-see-links-for-the-last-several-pages/819785 "2018-08-18T03:12:11Z")
When a thread gets into multiple pages, the board default seems to be to show links for the first five or six pages, then a link to the last page. This is kind of annoying for threads that get into the tens or hundreds o… --- ## [Fun with spammers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-spammers/819788)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-spammers/819788 "2018-08-17T15:45:35Z")
Apparently, just banning the spammers isn’t enough for some mods. One of the recently banned apparently had advertising in her signature…which the Mod changed to read “I am an online spammer. Do not buy my products”. L… --- ## [Spice Weasel is stepping down as an SDMB mod](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spice-weasel-is-stepping-down-as-an-sdmb-mod/809433)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spice-weasel-is-stepping-down-as-an-sdmb-mod/809433 "2018-08-16T14:31:44Z")
Spice Weasel has decided to step down as an SDMB moderator for personal reasons. We enjoyed her contributions as a mod and are sad to see her go. We wish her all the best. And now if you’ll excuse me, I need to work up … --- ## [Questions on SDMB mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-sdmb-mods/751995)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-sdmb-mods/751995 "2018-08-15T05:19:23Z")
Out of curiosity I have some questions on being a moderator here. \[ul\] \[li\]How does one become a moderator at the SDMB ?\[/li\] \[li\]What are the qualifications one needs ?\[/li\] \[li\]I am assuming this high status job is… --- ## [Allow images in MPSIMS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allow-images-in-mpsims/819578)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allow-images-in-mpsims/819578 "2018-08-14T20:24:11Z")
There doesn’t seem to have been any issues with images in the Marketplace forum, so how about allowing them in MPSIMS, perhaps for members only? --- ## [So IF this board were to shut down, will we be notified in advance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-if-this-board-were-to-shut-down-will-we-be-notified-in-advance/819279)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-if-this-board-were-to-shut-down-will-we-be-notified-in-advance/819279 "2018-08-14T18:57:52Z")
I hate to sound alarmist, but I’d really like to know. Give us Dopers a chance to say good bye to some longtime friends, or give us a chance to decide where the next hang out spot is. --- ## [RE: preemptively closing threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-preemptively-closing-threads/819189)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-preemptively-closing-threads/819189 "2018-08-14T12:42:08Z")
From that last thread, that got closed before I could respond… …Um… Yes?! Oh my god yes. This is absolutely something moderators should do, and not just to threads in ATMB that seem to have outlived their usefulness. T… --- ## [Editing Marketplace posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/editing-marketplace-posts/819568)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/editing-marketplace-posts/819568 "2018-08-14T06:50:43Z")
Who do I contact about editing the OP in my Marketplace thread? --- ## [You asked for it -- Cecil Adams on Facebook!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-asked-for-it-cecil-adams-on-facebook/819560)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-asked-for-it-cecil-adams-on-facebook/819560 "2018-08-14T00:46:39Z")
Yes, I know, it’s so 2004. But finally, here it is. Please sign up, tell your friends, write stuff. Help make bricks for the Straight Dope Empire! Jenny your humble TubaDiva --- ## [How to block avatars even when loged out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-block-avatars-even-when-loged-out/819273)
**Author:** [@ToughLife](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToughLife)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-block-avatars-even-when-loged-out/819273 "2018-08-13T16:53:07Z")
I’m using Ublock origin. I’d like to block all avatars when I’m not logged in. What filter should I use. Thanks --- ## [Tapatalk problem you need to aware of.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-problem-you-need-to-aware-of/819442)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-problem-you-need-to-aware-of/819442 "2018-08-12T13:09:53Z")
Yesterday I got the all too common, network error, no threads on Tapatalk. I assumed the SDMB had crashed and would return soon. 24 hours later, I still saw No Threads Used Chrome to bring up SDMB and it seemed to be u… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=71) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=73)