# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=84 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 85 --- ## [Nice try dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-try-dopers/799641)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-try-dopers/799641 "2017-10-23T17:56:02Z")
That was a quick thread. It was over before anyone saw it. So I have a question now: If I start a thread saying “Fuck you (poster)” what is the rule, for me? I mean me, now. It seems like it’s not that big a deal, righ… --- ## [Safelinks (?) in SDMB emails](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safelinks-in-sdmb-emails/799596)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safelinks-in-sdmb-emails/799596 "2017-10-23T01:23:17Z")
For the last week or so, I’ve gotten SDMB emails which include links like Error during processing. … instead of a more straightforward link. Is this a new board issue or something I need to adjust in my own email syst… --- ## [Okrahoma has been banned for socking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okrahoma-has-been-banned-for-socking/799571)
**Author:** [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okrahoma-has-been-banned-for-socking/799571 "2017-10-22T18:33:11Z")
After investigation, it has been determined that the poster Okrahoma is the sock of a previously banned poster, and for that reason has been banned. --- ## ["Fuck you, \[poster\]" in a Pit thread title isn't "over the top"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-poster-in-a-pit-thread-title-isnt-over-the-top/799552)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-poster-in-a-pit-thread-title-isnt-over-the-top/799552 "2017-10-22T17:36:28Z")
Given that the language in question isn’t to be directed at another poster even in Pit threads, let alone titles: I’m curious as to what would be redacted from a thread title. Also puzzling over “we don’t want this l… --- ## [A Question About One-track Posters Impervious to Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-one-track-posters-impervious-to-discussion/799052)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-one-track-posters-impervious-to-discussion/799052 "2017-10-21T18:05:36Z")
Occasioned by this thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=838916 and the poster Jay\_Jay as discussed starting here http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=20539162#post20539162 We’re no… --- ## [Surprisingly, I have friends. How do I clear my PM file and make room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprisingly-i-have-friends-how-do-i-clear-my-pm-file-and-make-room/798993)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprisingly-i-have-friends-how-do-i-clear-my-pm-file-and-make-room/798993 "2017-10-19T16:36:52Z")
Question in title. --- ## [Derogatory words that no one objects to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/derogatory-words-that-no-one-objects-to/799073)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/derogatory-words-that-no-one-objects-to/799073 "2017-10-19T15:50:08Z")
I’d like to start an IMHO poll in relation to this post (not to combat the warning, I’m just curious to know the answer): I would need to use the word to run the poll, so I would like permission to do so. The question… --- ## [Cookie problems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cookie-problems/799159)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cookie-problems/799159 "2017-10-17T22:54:48Z")
Has anyone else been having issues with cookies resetting? I swear I haven’t been to the board all day, but when I fired it up a little while ago my last read posts were all from 4pm on. The only thing I can think of - … --- ## [More and more spam!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-and-more-spam/798629)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-and-more-spam/798629 "2017-10-17T10:45:39Z")
It seems that there is ever more spam finding its way on to our boards. Are there plans afoot to try and curb the influx? E.g., first time posters have their first post authorised by a mod. --- ## [Vulgarity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vulgarity/798740)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vulgarity/798740 "2017-10-15T21:48:53Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=837877&page=13 OK I was invited to ask this and I’m going to. My post #621 here is the center point to it. Can we say that people are pulling stuff out of their ass… --- ## [WHY Can't We Display Photos Here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-we-display-photos-here/798914)
**Author:** [@Aufgeblassen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aufgeblassen)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-we-display-photos-here/798914 "2017-10-15T19:21:03Z")
Links that SHOW the photos automatically, rather than the archaic method of having to take the separate action of clicking on a link? :confused::confused::confused: --- ## [Question on a thread. Does GD need to stick to the topic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-a-thread-does-gd-need-to-stick-to-the-topic/798892)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-a-thread-does-gd-need-to-stick-to-the-topic/798892 "2017-10-15T03:41:53Z")
This thread specifically. Although it is about Mao and the Cultural Revolution, there are three (as of this tread starting) posts making a not-so-subtle anti-Trump references in a way that adds nothing to the thread. I… --- ## [Is Cryptocurrency an off limits topic here on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cryptocurrency-an-off-limits-topic-here-on-the-sdmb/798273)
**Author:** [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cryptocurrency-an-off-limits-topic-here-on-the-sdmb/798273 "2017-10-12T03:04:29Z")
If so, Why? --- ## [Ads defeating Adblock Plus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-defeating-adblock-plus/798510)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-defeating-adblock-plus/798510 "2017-10-11T01:34:49Z")
What villainy is this? Got tired of seeing the nag screens to update Firefox, so I did. Apparently the update removed or disabled Adblock Plus, and this place was creepy horrible with ads everywhere. So I reinstalled … --- ## [Finding a thread: giving telemarketers who call a business, a fictitious employee to contact](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-a-thread-giving-telemarketers-who-call-a-business-a-fictitious-employee-to-contact/798082)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2017, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-a-thread-giving-telemarketers-who-call-a-business-a-fictitious-employee-to-contact/798082 "2017-10-10T03:44:48Z")
I had found this thread some time ago, but I can’t remember its title or the name given to the fake company employee whom the company’s employees would refer the bothersome telemarketer to, that persistently calls the co… --- ## [Help me find a small post in a huge haystack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-small-post-in-a-huge-haystack/798349)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2017, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-small-post-in-a-huge-haystack/798349 "2017-10-09T15:49:57Z")
In one of the innumerable gun threads we’ve had, someone (don’t remember who) asked me (can’t remember exact wording) what good it does anyone else for me to own a gun (don’t remember my reply). Can anyone help me find t… --- ## [Name/warn re scammer on FB BSS sites internationally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-warn-re-scammer-on-fb-bss-sites-internationally/798079)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-warn-re-scammer-on-fb-bss-sites-internationally/798079 "2017-10-07T20:09:26Z")
Had an experience last week that I wouldn’t like others to have to go through, getting ripped off by a FaceBook Buy, Swap, Sell site member. It seems this member (or at least his alias) likes to sell stuff that people n… --- ## [Chronos, that was like, harsh, man...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronos-that-was-like-harsh-man/797862)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronos-that-was-like-harsh-man/797862 "2017-10-03T14:24:59Z")
\[Five post thread here Is this post really worthy of, no warnings issued and straight to bannation? Seems a little extreme. --- ## [user name change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-name-change/797704)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-name-change/797704 "2017-10-02T19:11:27Z")
I have UNADD. (User Name Attention Deficit Disorder) Like, I’m bored poo-less with my handle, so do I notify one of the mods, here, about this, considering I seldom get responses from the webmaster link at the bottom of… --- ## [Insecure connection at log-in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insecure-connection-at-log-in/798134)
**Author:** [@Esox\_Lucius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esox_Lucius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2017, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insecure-connection-at-log-in/798134 "2017-10-07T00:15:58Z")
I just tried to log in to the SDMB for the first time in a long while, and got a warning from Firefox that the connection is not secure. Clicking the “Learn more” link took me to this Firefox page with this explanation: … --- ## [Why did I get an official warning for supposedly insulting Forrest Gump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-i-get-an-official-warning-for-supposedly-insulting-forrest-gump/797995)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-i-get-an-official-warning-for-supposedly-insulting-forrest-gump/797995 "2017-10-06T20:17:13Z")
I called Forrest Gump a “retard”. That is a term used in the movie yet Chronos gave me an official warning over it. I do not believe that is justified and I want it reversed. I have been an upstanding member for over 17 … --- ## [Question about the board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-board/797883)
**Author:** [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-board/797883 "2017-10-06T18:47:05Z")
When we post a response, the board puts us on the post we just made. We might have been responding to something 4 pages back and if we want to continue in thread order, we have to step back to it. Is this inherent in v… --- ## [Thread the needle \[Definition of threadshitting\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-the-needle-definition-of-threadshitting/797952)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-the-needle-definition-of-threadshitting/797952 "2017-10-06T17:08:10Z")
Can someone please explain what exactly is meant by that term ‘threadshitting’ --- ## [Not dead...is not dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-dead-is-not-dead/797841)
**Author:** [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-dead-is-not-dead/797841 "2017-10-04T23:55:42Z")
Post 79: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=837824 C’mon, the guy is not dead (or at least not confirmed to be). No need for musical chairs, just change the title back if he becomes confirmed dead. N… --- ## [Why no moderator action on this insult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-moderator-action-on-this-insult/797922)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-moderator-action-on-this-insult/797922 "2017-10-04T16:10:13Z")
I made a thread in IMHO asking for legal advice. I got this piece of unprovoked nastiness in reply I reported it, of course. A day later, and no action taken. I wondered if I’d forgotten to send my report, so I reporte… --- ## [Suggestion for new subform - current events/breaking news](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-for-new-subform-current-events-breaking-news/797793)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-for-new-subform-current-events-breaking-news/797793 "2017-10-04T13:55:49Z")
I respectfully suggest a “current events/breaking news” forum. When some news story breaks it’s not at all clear whether it should be discussed in the pit, MPSIMS, IMHO, GD, or even elections. Thanks! --- ## ["New Posts"..............](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts/797684)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts/797684 "2017-10-03T20:26:05Z")
Is there any way to get “New Posts” since some time before “last visited”? --- ## [Policy on starting a thread to continue a FaceBook debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/policy-on-starting-a-thread-to-continue-a-facebook-debate/797794)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/policy-on-starting-a-thread-to-continue-a-facebook-debate/797794 "2017-10-03T00:52:31Z")
On a friend’s facebook wall, one of his friends asked me a lengthy series of questions about my political positions. Responding point-by-point would have strained the capabilities of a Facebook thread, particularly tryin… --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/797336)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/797336 "2017-10-02T20:51:35Z")
Tees. --- ## [Clicked on link, received warning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clicked-on-link-received-warning/797788)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clicked-on-link-received-warning/797788 "2017-10-02T15:10:00Z")
I posted this in another thread: I just did a google search, on this domain and “this link”. When I click on SDMB links in those threads, either hotlinked or in the clear, the page comes up. When I click on the link … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=83) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=85)