# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=86 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 87 --- ## [Finance board here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finance-board-here/795695)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finance-board-here/795695 "2017-09-07T18:08:35Z")
Does anyone want to have a board for personal and other financial and investment topics? --- ## [I am SPARTACUS -- I mean msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-spartacus-i-mean-msmith537/795294)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-spartacus-i-mean-msmith537/795294 "2017-09-07T00:34:06Z")
Wow, I never thought that one such as I would ever start a thread that questioned a moderation decision, even provisionally.\* But this thread in IMHO has a moderator action that may be a bridge too far. The relevant exc… --- ## [Why do I keep getting this message when I go to the boards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-this-message-when-i-go-to-the-boards/794905)
**Author:** [@D.E.S.K.Top668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D.E.S.K.Top668)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-this-message-when-i-go-to-the-boards/794905 "2017-09-06T23:37:22Z")
I keep getting the following error when I try to access the boards. I’m using Mozilla Firefox 55.0.3 on a HP running Windows 10 Home. I’ll be ok for an hour or two then it will pop up intermittently when I go to open … --- ## [How do I get rid of the thing in the Lower Right hand corner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-the-thing-in-the-lower-right-hand-corner/795640)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-the-thing-in-the-lower-right-hand-corner/795640 "2017-09-06T18:04:36Z")
I am not sure what to call it. It contains a drop down menu to jump to other forums. It stays there as I scroll down a page and it is extremely distracting. Is there a way to turn it off? --- ## [Testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/794493)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/794493 "2017-09-06T18:02:22Z")
A Test Thread. Because I thought of it too late to include in the real thread but now I want to figure out how it works. Single person, 1 bedroom house, coastal climate, no A/C, largest electrical user is the 3/4 hp sub… --- ## [Message board software problem or thinks I'm using a mobile version?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-board-software-problem-or-thinks-im-using-a-mobile-version/795621)
**Author:** [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-board-software-problem-or-thinks-im-using-a-mobile-version/795621 "2017-09-06T17:19:20Z")
Is this a problem with the message board new software or there is way to remove box that is taking up the space? How do I remove this? What is this Go box, up box and menu box thing… --- ## [I don't know how you guys do it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-how-you-guys-do-it/795086)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-how-you-guys-do-it/795086 "2017-09-04T08:31:14Z")
I mean the mods. I was a moderator once for a couple of years on a large movie forum. It’s an experience I never wish to repeat. It was OK when I started but over time I became more and more impatient, less inclined to b… --- ## [Scroll Wheel Weirdness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scroll-wheel-weirdness/795246)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scroll-wheel-weirdness/795246 "2017-09-03T00:21:33Z")
This is odd. When I am on one of the main forum pages, I can use my scroll wheel. When I enter a thread, the scroll wheel doesn’t work - I have to click and hold on the scroll bar and move it up and down to scroll up a… --- ## [No new messages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-new-messages/795237)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-new-messages/795237 "2017-09-02T11:13:44Z")
Is the board down or is there some other problem? --- ## [Will SD Ever Add a "Like" Button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-sd-ever-add-a-like-button/795292)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-sd-ever-add-a-like-button/795292 "2017-09-02T10:50:13Z")
Will SD get with it and add a “Like” button? Why should the Board’s boards get clogged with trivial banter that can be covered simply by a thumbs up or thumbs down??? --- ## [SDMB will be offline starting 10pm Tues 9/5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-will-be-offline-starting-10pm-tues-9-5/795269)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-will-be-offline-starting-10pm-tues-9-5/795269 "2017-09-01T20:15:04Z")
The Straight Dope Message Board will be offline from 10pm Tues 9/5 to 4am Wed 9/6 while we install an upgrade for mobile devices. We apologize for the inconvenience. --- ## [New Posts and Threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts-and-threads/795252)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts-and-threads/795252 "2017-09-01T18:51:29Z")
Does this new thread show up? It looks like my earlier thread about scroll wheel weirdness disappeared. Let me guess - you guys let Marley23 back in, didn’t you? :smiley: Regards, Shodan --- ## [Keep getting logged out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-getting-logged-out/795245)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-getting-logged-out/795245 "2017-09-01T14:26:17Z")
What . is . up? I noticed I can on longer with Chrome and when I don’t click off the ads? Are the ads (or lack of them) logging me out? Attempted redirects? --- ## [On a positive note...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-positive-note/795152)
**Author:** [@The\_Librarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Librarian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-positive-note/795152 "2017-08-31T09:14:26Z")
Ads on the board are actually well behaved! Whoever is responsible; thanks! --- ## [abashed is banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abashed-is-banned/795052)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abashed-is-banned/795052 "2017-08-29T20:00:40Z")
For two quick warnings and abuse of moderators, \*\*abashed \*\*is banned. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=20446175&postcount=220 http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=20446296&postcount=222 … --- ## ["Spoiler" button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiler-button/794946)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiler-button/794946 "2017-08-29T02:56:53Z")
This has probably been asked before, but I don’t remember reading it if so. With all the times we put spoilers in posts, couldn’t there e a dedicated icon/button for spoilers? Instead of putting in and then substitut… --- ## [Membership expiration message from http://boardstest.straightdope.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/membership-expiration-message-from-http-boardstest-straightdope-com/794920)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/membership-expiration-message-from-http-boardstest-straightdope-com/794920 "2017-08-28T17:46:22Z")
I recently renewed my membership. Today, I got the following email from webmaster@straightdope.com: It appears that “http://boardstest.straightdope.com” looks like an exact copy of the SDMB, including all my private m… --- ## [What's the average kill time for spam posts on this board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-average-kill-time-for-spam-posts-on-this-board/793932)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-average-kill-time-for-spam-posts-on-this-board/793932 "2017-08-28T15:59:38Z")
We’re having another wave of spammers today. They don’t seem to last long. I reported two of them and while I was reporting them, they both got simultaneously reported by other posters - one of them got simultaneously re… --- ## ["Report this Post" missing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/report-this-post-missing/794780)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/report-this-post-missing/794780 "2017-08-28T00:12:45Z")
I’m using the latest version of Tapatalk and the Report this Post option seems to be missing. I’m on an Android device. How can I report a post without the menu choice? --- ## [Sufficient privileges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sufficient-privileges/794773)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sufficient-privileges/794773 "2017-08-26T23:05:06Z")
When I try to read the topic “Moved: Which foreign powers are likely to help in a civil war against Trump?”, I am told that my account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. How can I determine the leve… --- ## [Demeaning post by IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demeaning-post-by-ivorytowerdenizen/793113)
**Author:** [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demeaning-post-by-ivorytowerdenizen/793113 "2017-08-25T16:06:55Z")
A week or so ago a poster asked several questions about Twitter including and I responded IvoryTowerDenizen came in and said I told him I think my response was appropriate, he disagreed, and I dropped it. A bit la… --- ## [TomNDeb Abusing mod-powers again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndeb-abusing-mod-powers-again/794401)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomndeb-abusing-mod-powers-again/794401 "2017-08-22T21:22:59Z")
This postcame about 10 hours after Ed Zotti personally locked it He over ruled Ed Zotti Himself, just to have the last word. --- ## [testing web links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-web-links/794287)
**Author:** [@zuer-coli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zuer-coli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-web-links/794287 "2017-08-21T15:59:18Z")
Pardon one and all, I have read the FAG about links but still find myself unclear about linking a website, therefore a trial attempt will be made: posting for outcome --- ## [Socks and "gimmick" accounts (and the AV Club)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-and-gimmick-accounts-and-the-av-club/793986)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socks-and-gimmick-accounts-and-the-av-club/793986 "2017-08-21T14:48:46Z")
The AV Club is switching to Kinja in the very near future, and this has terrified many of the AV Club commentariat, who have developed quite a fun community over the years. I’m just an occasional AV Clubber, but I sugge… --- ## [Closed Reddy Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closed-reddy-thread/794140)
**Author:** [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closed-reddy-thread/794140 "2017-08-20T04:37:48Z")
In this thread, http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=833985, Reddy Mercury got a warning for trolling. Now, I’m not going to confuse Reddy Mercury for Jonathan Swift. No offense meant, Reddy. But does a … --- ## [Mod notes and moderators (very mild complaint)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-notes-and-moderators-very-mild-complaint/794082)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mod-notes-and-moderators-very-mild-complaint/794082 "2017-08-19T22:13:09Z")
In this thread, http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=833811, I received a mod note (my first, I think!). It’s fine and I surely deserve it. However, my (hopefully obvious) joke seemed pretty mild to me,… --- ## [Foster Farms Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foster-farms-folly/794019)
**Author:** [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foster-farms-folly/794019 "2017-08-19T18:16:12Z")
This Foster Farms commercial plays every 30 seconds. When it plays, it either jumps to the bottom of the page or the top. (where the ad is playing) It takes a little mouse muscle to scroll back to what you were reading o… --- ## [In a long thread how can you easily find your own post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-long-thread-how-can-you-easily-find-your-own-post/793969)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-long-thread-how-can-you-easily-find-your-own-post/793969 "2017-08-19T10:52:00Z")
Say you reply to a post in a thread and then come back the next day. You find that the thread is now 6 or 7 pages long and what you want to do is continue reading it from the point of your last post. Is there a way to do… --- ## [How is moderation handled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-moderation-handled/793967)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Terrific](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Terrific)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-moderation-handled/793967 "2017-08-19T10:48:14Z")
Just to start this off, this isn’t a post to criticize moderation, but to clarify how things are handled. Several months ago Shodan posted an answer. It was a little snarky, I believe. Then Bone came in and in pretty fi… --- ## [Concerning restraining orders and this board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerning-restraining-orders-and-this-board/793676)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerning-restraining-orders-and-this-board/793676 "2017-08-18T16:20:18Z")
If one member of this board were to get a a restraining order against another member of this board, how might it be handled? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=85) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=87)