# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=76 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 77 --- ## [An Appeal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-appeal/814287)
**Author:** [@BubbaDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BubbaDog)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-appeal/814287 "2018-05-17T15:26:03Z")
My apologies in advance if I am breaking a rule here. I have a question and an appeal. My question is - is there a mechanism (other than what I’m doing here) for requesting reconsideration by the Mods on a banning? My… --- ## [Do trolls get a seniority bonus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-trolls-get-a-seniority-bonus/814190)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-trolls-get-a-seniority-bonus/814190 "2018-05-16T03:41:11Z")
Like, is there a certain account age past which being banned for being a troll is just something the mods will not do? If so, how old is that so I can keep that in mind? If not, what’s the excuse for what’s going on in … --- ## [Clothahump is Banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothahump-is-banned/814259)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothahump-is-banned/814259 "2018-05-16T02:49:23Z")
For earning multiple warnings following a suspension, poster Clothahump is banned. Warnings https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=20961510&postcount=191 https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?… --- ## [Things that are legal where you are, but not in Chicago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-are-legal-where-you-are-but-not-in-chicago/813949)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-are-legal-where-you-are-but-not-in-chicago/813949 "2018-05-15T17:48:10Z")
As some may know, recreational cannabis will soon be legal nationwide in Canada (barring any last-minute glitches). After that happens, will it be allowed to discuss it on these boards, given that they are based in Chica… --- ## [Medical Q's vs. Medical Advice Q's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-qs-vs-medical-advice-qs/814180)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-qs-vs-medical-advice-qs/814180 "2018-05-15T10:51:55Z")
Will the admins allow medical questions where I’d like to hear the opinion of others WITHOUT seeking actual medical advice? --- ## [New ad problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ad-problem/814086)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ad-problem/814086 "2018-05-13T19:25:09Z")
I was just completing a longish post when my screen, my entire screen, was taken over by some ad for a pet mess kit. There was no way to shut it down so I let it play hoping it would revert back to the screen and post I … --- ## [Why doesn't my signature show up in my post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-my-signature-show-up-in-my-post/813896)
**Author:** [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-my-signature-show-up-in-my-post/813896 "2018-05-11T01:09:19Z")
The title says it all: my signature, which is quite clever if you ask me, shows up when I preview one of my posts, but doesn’t show up on the actual post. What gives? Is there some hocus-pocus I don’t know about? And, y… --- ## [Did one of our posters make the Washington Post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-one-of-our-posters-make-the-washington-post/813878)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-one-of-our-posters-make-the-washington-post/813878 "2018-05-09T21:18:15Z")
I just read an article about a Temple University professor who just got outed for writing conspiracy-theory and anti-Muslim posts on various messageboards. It was reasonably interesting–until it came to her preferred use… --- ## [Clarification Needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-needed/813864)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-needed/813864 "2018-05-09T15:43:44Z")
"You did not enter the correct format for the Type the word s t r a i g h t without the spaces. field. Please read the field description for the expected format." What does that mean and how do I fix it? --- ## [Should public polls be banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-public-polls-be-banned/813433)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-public-polls-be-banned/813433 "2018-05-09T14:11:27Z")
I don’t like public polls on this forum. They do not give any option for a private response, while a private poll still has the option of a public response by posting to the thread. I think polls would be more informativ… --- ## [What happened to the "Apollo 11" thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-apollo-11-thread/813733)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-apollo-11-thread/813733 "2018-05-07T05:04:42Z")
I mean, I’ve seen plenty of threads locked, and posters “disappeared,” but it’s pretty strange to see an active, current, non-offensive thread vaporized. --- ## [Multiple choice poll question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-choice-poll-question/813728)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-choice-poll-question/813728 "2018-05-07T01:28:20Z")
Is it possible to create a multiple choice poll with a fixed # of responses? IOW, Vote for three, no more, no less? If so, how? --- ## [Multi-Quote Does Not Seem To Be Working For Me - Is This A Known Issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-quote-does-not-seem-to-be-working-for-me-is-this-a-known-issue/813710)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-quote-does-not-seem-to-be-working-for-me-is-this-a-known-issue/813710 "2018-05-07T01:00:51Z")
I select two posts for multi-quoting, then I am not able to make a reply box come up with both of the quotes in it. What am I missing here? --- ## [I'm a little perturbed by the "unfortunate real names" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-little-perturbed-by-the-unfortunate-real-names-thread/813410)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-little-perturbed-by-the-unfortunate-real-names-thread/813410 "2018-05-06T19:50:11Z")
I’ve spent the last 18 months of my life working to make our IT systems compliant with forthcoming data privacy laws, which means I’m a bit more sensitive to privacy issues than I used to be - and I’m a bit skeeved out b… --- ## [Is this allowed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-allowed/813694)
**Author:** [@AtomicDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AtomicDog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-allowed/813694 "2018-05-06T18:31:13Z")
Is it against the rules or etiquette to publish details of a member’s profile on another message board? --- ## [Question about poll counts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-poll-counts/813677)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-poll-counts/813677 "2018-05-06T16:55:18Z")
Is there any way to find out the SDMB polls that have received the highest total number of responses? --- ## [Forum Jump Control](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-jump-control/813516)
**Author:** [@74westy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/74westy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-jump-control/813516 "2018-05-03T21:05:19Z")
So, this morning the forum jump drop down box that lets you pick a forum and go to it has moved. It used to be at the bottom of the page. Now it’s at the bottom of my screen regardless of where the page is scrolled. No n… --- ## [Poll: Should Zombie Calling Be Banned, Tolerated, or Encouraged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-should-zombie-calling-be-banned-tolerated-or-encouraged/813332)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-should-zombie-calling-be-banned-tolerated-or-encouraged/813332 "2018-05-02T04:15:36Z")
In this thread much discussion can be found on the topic of “zombie calling” in resurrected threads. Opinions range from “They’re hilarious and promote bonding” to “They’re tolerable but unfunny” to “They’re rude and un… --- ## [Could you introduce a dark theme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-introduce-a-dark-theme/813381)
**Author:** [@The\_Big\_Poo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Big_Poo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-introduce-a-dark-theme/813381 "2018-05-01T13:30:30Z")
I’m finding the forums to a bit straining on the eyes --- ## [Regarding "witnessing" in Great Debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-witnessing-in-great-debates/813310)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-witnessing-in-great-debates/813310 "2018-04-30T22:21:19Z")
More specifically this thread by mrka titled “Goyim as slaves.” Was it the fact that this rambling rant involves religion the reason this wasn’t transferred to The BBQ Pit or at least MPSIMS? --- ## [Poll Development re: Zombie Calling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-development-re-zombie-calling/813231)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-development-re-zombie-calling/813231 "2018-04-30T14:40:24Z")
I’m working up a poll. I’d like some input from each of you as to whether you see an option that correctly represents your opinion. If not, or if you see a needed tweak, please provide your preferred wording, or at lea… --- ## [Poll: When will Zombie month be over?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-when-will-zombie-month-be-over/813350)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-when-will-zombie-month-be-over/813350 "2018-04-30T14:26:43Z")
I’m postponing my vacation so as to not miss any of this Zombie excitement. When will zombie month be over? --- ## [Poll: Who's Zombie Poll is better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-whos-zombie-poll-is-better/813343)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-whos-zombie-poll-is-better/813343 "2018-04-30T14:25:19Z")
Please feel free to explain your reasons for your vote. Polls where the OP tries to stifle discussion (neither of the two listed does this) are stupid. Omar Little’s? https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php… --- ## [Polling in ATMB - an experiment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polling-in-atmb-an-experiment/813249)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polling-in-atmb-an-experiment/813249 "2018-04-30T07:20:18Z")
In the recent zombie thread, it was noted that there is no place to poll users regarding potential rule changes. Polls for opinions belong in IMHO, but discussions about the message board belong in ATMB. The current rule… --- ## [Are newbies turned off and never return after reviving old threads and see zombie jokes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-newbies-turned-off-and-never-return-after-reviving-old-threads-and-see-zombie-jokes/813296)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-newbies-turned-off-and-never-return-after-reviving-old-threads-and-see-zombie-jokes/813296 "2018-04-29T23:57:17Z")
What do you think? Poll following --- ## [Getting mail saying my subscription is ending...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-mail-saying-my-subscription-is-ending/813297)
**Author:** [@TimeWinder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TimeWinder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-mail-saying-my-subscription-is-ending/813297 "2018-04-29T05:03:18Z")
…but it’s still got another year to go. Something buggy with multi-year subscriptions? --- ## [Can we just dump "zombie calling" altogether?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-just-dump-zombie-calling-altogether/812293)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-just-dump-zombie-calling-altogether/812293 "2018-04-27T23:35:04Z")
I know the mods would prefer that people just report zombie threads instead of making “cute” references to what is happening in-thread, but I think it is time to make an official rule about it. It’s far too easy to link… --- ## [Excessive posting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excessive-posting/812892)
**Author:** [@jerez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerez)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excessive-posting/812892 "2018-04-27T00:32:09Z")
Some Dopers post 15 or more times a day, averaging 10 or more a day and often with negligible contribution/participation, IMO. I found a pertinent recent thread, but it’s in the Pit and, unsurprisingly, it quickly degene… --- ## [Weird formatting issue in GQ Forum on my phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-formatting-issue-in-gq-forum-on-my-phone/812821)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-formatting-issue-in-gq-forum-on-my-phone/812821 "2018-04-25T19:17:13Z")
I’m guessing this is only happening on my phone, otherwise someone else would have already started a thread about it. It started a few days ago and is ONLY happening in General Questions. The top part of the page (logo, … --- ## [Why can't we have the good Rolleyes back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-we-have-the-good-rolleyes-back/812754)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-we-have-the-good-rolleyes-back/812754 "2018-04-25T12:53:19Z")
For the Peanut Gallery: For many years the Rolleyes smiley/emoticon/emoji was a sickly green face with properly rolled eyes. A few years back it was replaced with :rolleyes:, which does not convey disgust and dismissal… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=75) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=77)