# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=93 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 94 --- ## [Question about banning socks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-banning-socks/781352)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-banning-socks/781352 "2017-03-07T03:29:51Z")
LinusK just got banned for socking. Shouldn’t the sock accounts also be named in the banning announcement? --- ## [Are all the Trump threads diminishing the Straight Dope Brand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-the-trump-threads-diminishing-the-straight-dope-brand/780018)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-the-trump-threads-diminishing-the-straight-dope-brand/780018 "2017-03-05T16:29:36Z")
There are a lot of threads about Trump. Most of them negative. Many of those threads are false or attempted slams (no, Trump is not functionally illiterate). A casual visitor might well look at the Dope and decry us as b… --- ## [Should the "Elections" forum be renamed "Politics"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-elections-forum-be-renamed-politics/780623)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-elections-forum-be-renamed-politics/780623 "2017-03-05T02:03:40Z")
Very simple question for the poll: Without any change in rules or description, do you think the “Elections” forum should be renamed “Politics”? --- ## [Straight Dope on Twitter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-twitter/779761)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-on-twitter/779761 "2017-03-04T20:19:31Z")
@Str8dope\_com Why nothing more recent than 2015? --- ## [LinusK is banned.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linusk-is-banned/781282)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linusk-is-banned/781282 "2017-03-03T12:54:34Z")
LinusK has been banned for creating multiple accounts. --- ## [Did this thread vanish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-this-thread-vanish/781179)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-this-thread-vanish/781179 "2017-03-02T08:18:07Z")
I could swear I posted in a thread earlier today, but I can’t find it anywhere now. The title was “AMA …” and I can’t recall the rest but it was some guy saying we could ask him anything about using some dating website. … --- ## [Is there a reason that titles cannot be edited in the 5 min window?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-reason-that-titles-cannot-be-edited-in-the-5-min-window/780945)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-reason-that-titles-cannot-be-edited-in-the-5-min-window/780945 "2017-02-28T05:32:11Z")
I often see mods having to correct topic headings for typos, etc at the request of a member. Is there some reason that when someone notices within the edit window that they’ve mistyped something in the title that they ar… --- ## [Marked as read](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marked-as-read/781005)
**Author:** [@urban1a](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urban1a)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marked-as-read/781005 "2017-02-28T04:56:16Z")
I accidentally visited the SMDB site this afternoon at 4:31, my time. I realized my error and went some where else. I did not visit any message boards. Nevertheless, all messages, on all boards, were marked as read. … --- ## [Test thread to amend inner title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-amend-inner-title/780968)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-amend-inner-title/780968 "2017-02-27T19:26:02Z")
OK, let’s see if this works. It does! Thanks, guys, at least that’s the inner title taken care of. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Is trolling against the rules in the pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trolling-against-the-rules-in-the-pit/780532)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trolling-against-the-rules-in-the-pit/780532 "2017-02-27T08:21:41Z")
So, currently in the pit we have at least one poster who is clearly a troll. Someone who has nothing of value to offer any conversation, and is merely disruptive and annoying in very obvious ways. They’ve been around fo… --- ## [Can We Keep Politics Out of IMHO and MPSIMS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-keep-politics-out-of-imho-and-mpsims/771870)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-keep-politics-out-of-imho-and-mpsims/771870 "2017-02-26T02:35:42Z")
While I understand that there are plenty of people in the world, and on this board especially, that are all atwitter about the election and its results, but I’ve noticed that A LOT of threads are being started regarding … --- ## [Getting "insecure internet connection" warnings in all the threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-insecure-internet-connection-warnings-in-all-the-threads/780442)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-insecure-internet-connection-warnings-in-all-the-threads/780442 "2017-02-24T15:24:33Z")
Have to do this quickly - On all thread pages I’m getting an “insecure internet connection” warning. This is the only website where I’m getting this warning. ? --- ## [Frequent redirects to viruse notification/hijack pages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequent-redirects-to-viruse-notification-hijack-pages/777169)
**Author:** [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequent-redirects-to-viruse-notification-hijack-pages/777169 "2017-02-24T01:01:20Z")
Lately I’ve been getting redirects to the virus warming redirect pages. Back button doesn’t work and I’ve had had to exit the browser to get rid of it. Happens on both my Android tablet and phone. Screenshot of browsing … --- ## [alteration of quotes from a third party (i.e. not another poster)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alteration-of-quotes-from-a-third-party-i-e-not-another-poster/780581)
**Author:** [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alteration-of-quotes-from-a-third-party-i-e-not-another-poster/780581 "2017-02-23T19:27:11Z")
the old issue with the “Drumpf” extension causing people to inadvertently alter quoted text got me wondering- does the rule that quoted text is sacrosanct extend to third parties? e.g. I have the “Detrumpify” extension … --- ## [So, 3 threads by LinusK on the same thing and they're \*just\* moved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-3-threads-by-linusk-on-the-same-thing-and-theyre-just-moved/780384)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-3-threads-by-linusk-on-the-same-thing-and-theyre-just-moved/780384 "2017-02-21T14:44:22Z")
(ETA: moved or closed, I should say) Unless I missed it, not even a real slap on the wrist? Only, in only one of them, a mild “just no”? That’s all that 3 duplicate threads dripping in clear misogyny are going to earn? --- ## [Is this permitted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-permitted/779977)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-permitted/779977 "2017-02-20T17:56:49Z")
I’ve published a few poems in some journals here and there, and have now collected them and many other seriously-workshopped pieces into a self-published book. Is it appropriate for me to share this news in MPSIMS, with… --- ## [Plea for clarity in posting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plea-for-clarity-in-posting/780224)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plea-for-clarity-in-posting/780224 "2017-02-20T14:50:43Z")
Apologies if this is addressed somewhere or needs to be moved. There is a lot of activity on the boards these days with intense, hastily posted comments flying around. Some clarity would be helpful to me and maybe to ot… --- ## [Dear moderators \[account removal\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-moderators-account-removal/779519)
**Author:** [@Vicsage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicsage)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-moderators-account-removal/779519 "2017-02-17T21:14:39Z")
Please remove my account from this forum. --- ## [pop up ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-ads/779950)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-ads/779950 "2017-02-17T17:27:46Z")
I just sent an email to engineeringcompgeek, but I’m following up here for everyone. I logged on to the SD on a different computer than I usually use, and I am getting a pop up ad at the bottom of the page, both on the … --- ## [And the winner is...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-winner-is/779845)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-winner-is/779845 "2017-02-15T07:48:05Z")
Congrats to doorhinge for the 20-millionth post on the SDMB: --- ## [Why is there no 'Thanks' button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-thanks-button/779150)
**Author:** [@ripply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ripply)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-thanks-button/779150 "2017-02-13T02:23:54Z")
Or am I missing it? It feels rude not to say thanks to anyone who replies, but without a button, the only option is to write another post which bumps the thread and isn’t always appropriate. --- ## [Failed log in attempt (someone trying to get into my account)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failed-log-in-attempt-someone-trying-to-get-into-my-account/779004)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failed-log-in-attempt-someone-trying-to-get-into-my-account/779004 "2017-02-12T21:35:19Z")
So I got an email saying someone tried to log into my account and was locked out. Wasn’t me. I was also given an IP address. Who do I contact about this? Can the IP address be used for anything? Are other people getting… --- ## [Trump Only Forum? Would this be easy to implement. Could we please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-only-forum-would-this-be-easy-to-implement-could-we-please/779510)
**Author:** [@D.E.S.K.Top668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D.E.S.K.Top668)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-only-forum-would-this-be-easy-to-implement-could-we-please/779510 "2017-02-11T09:06:19Z")
I really don’t like President Trump, but the reality is that he’s POTUS now. Until he quits or is forced to leave office, he’s “THE HEAD HONCHO.” I’m already tired of both the “Pro” and “Con” sides here. I don’t want … --- ## [When Will SD Add a "Like" Button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-sd-add-a-like-button/779390)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-sd-add-a-like-button/779390 "2017-02-09T15:27:51Z")
It’s time for the SD to get into the 21st Century. In the least, will you please add a “Like” button? So many good threads to “Like”…so little time! --- ## [Is Tapatalk broken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tapatalk-broken/778410)
**Author:** [@cwthree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cwthree)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tapatalk-broken/778410 "2017-02-08T19:39:55Z")
The last few days I can’t log in to the board with Tapatalk. If I try to browse the various forums, they appear empty. Has SDMB discontinued its support of Tapatalk? Anyone else having problems? --- ## [whats the reader (and us) gona do when unca cecil well passes on .....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-reader-and-us-gona-do-when-unca-cecil-well-passes-on/778882)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-reader-and-us-gona-do-when-unca-cecil-well-passes-on/778882 "2017-02-08T19:36:14Z")
Ok today is the 44th anniversary of the first straight dope column and I’m figuring cecil’s somewhere between 60-80 … now that’s a bit long in the tooth … and ed’s gotta be up there too So is there a c team for us ? and… --- ## [Should we have a "Fact Check" forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-have-a-fact-check-forum/779030)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-have-a-fact-check-forum/779030 "2017-02-07T10:08:39Z")
Given that anyone can claim anything, and that a lie can go around the world while the truth is still putting its pants on, the veracity of almost anything you read nowadays is questionable. Especially given that many si… --- ## [You are distributing malware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-distributing-malware/777205)
**Author:** [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-distributing-malware/777205 "2017-02-06T17:25:12Z")
Once again your ad service is trrying to infect my equipment with a virus. Are you really this hard up for cash? Slee --- ## [Posts being deleted on iPad because ads reload page.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posts-being-deleted-on-ipad-because-ads-reload-page/778902)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2017, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posts-being-deleted-on-ipad-because-ads-reload-page/778902 "2017-02-05T17:28:32Z")
I’ve been gone for a while and haven’t been keeping up with the site. I was in the middle of writing a post on my iPad and lost the whole fricking thing because the page reloaded while I was typing it. I’m guessing it w… --- ## [Can we say that posters are using "alternate facts"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-say-that-posters-are-using-alternate-facts/778217)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-say-that-posters-are-using-alternate-facts/778217 "2017-02-04T23:16:44Z")
I know that calling them “liars” is not allowed, but “alternate facts” has been put forth by White House officials as something real to be relied on. Are “alternate facts” the same thing as lies, or are they something el… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=92) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=94)