# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=96 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 97 --- ## [Jonathan C, a continuation of Wickard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-c-a-continuation-of-wickard/774294)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-c-a-continuation-of-wickard/774294 "2016-12-16T17:38:08Z")
Spake Jonathan C thusly: A contrary view: The OP took a side swipe at the GOP with his guess that Jeff Sessions was a hypocrite on states rights and the example of Congressional opposition to physician-assisted suicid… --- ## [Is The Straight Dope international?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-straight-dope-international/774440)
**Author:** [@Casparlatete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casparlatete)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-straight-dope-international/774440 "2016-12-16T12:29:18Z")
I know the site is US based, but as an English person living in Germany, I wonder if there are many posters from outside of America. --- ## [Like button/User Karma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/like-button-user-karma/774293)
**Author:** [@UncleRojelio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleRojelio)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/like-button-user-karma/774293 "2016-12-15T03:20:15Z")
Does the software that SDMB runs on support any kind of ‘Like’ button or user karma functionality? I would really like to see it implemented if possible. --- ## [Search problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-problem/773849)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-problem/773849 "2016-12-14T08:16:29Z")
Is there a problem with Search function? I type in a word to be searched in a thread, and it tells me to wait for, say, 28 seconds. So I wait for longer than that, and then it gives me an error message, saying the func… --- ## [Duplicate posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duplicate-posts/774580)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duplicate-posts/774580 "2016-12-13T02:21:44Z")
I just had a post double-post in GQ. This sort of thing in the past has often been a harbinger of more serious board performance issues, so it might be a good idea to keep an eye on it. Has anyone else had this happen? … --- ## [Should Straightdope have FB Share Buttons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-straightdope-have-fb-share-buttons/774506)
**Author:** [@Clarence01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clarence01)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-straightdope-have-fb-share-buttons/774506 "2016-12-12T16:38:18Z")
Yes/No? --- ## [Decadeology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decadeology/774364)
**Author:** [@Nadnerb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nadnerb)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decadeology/774364 "2016-12-11T14:54:15Z")
Is decadeology allowed on Straight Dope? --- ## [Main pages not updating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/main-pages-not-updating/774424)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/main-pages-not-updating/774424 "2016-12-11T12:45:35Z")
Something odd: the main page for the SDMB and the pages for each forum aren’t updating. They’re all showing the last changes were made about an hour ago. It if you go into individual threads, there have been recent pos… --- ## [How many threads is too many?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-threads-is-too-many/774268)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-threads-is-too-many/774268 "2016-12-11T06:02:18Z")
Since a few months back I find myself with far more time on my hands than previously and as a consequence I’ve been posting more and starting far more threads than I ever have in the past. I am now wondering however wher… --- ## [What does following someone on Tapatalk active?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-following-someone-on-tapatalk-active/774319)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-following-someone-on-tapatalk-active/774319 "2016-12-10T00:57:11Z")
Recently I noticed I’m being “followed” by certain Dopers on Tapatalk. What does that mean? Sent from my adequate mobile device using Tapatalk. --- ## [Jonathon Chance please apply the rules evenly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathon-chance-please-apply-the-rules-evenly/773975)
**Author:** [@Inbred\_Mm\_domesticus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inbred_Mm_domesticus)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathon-chance-please-apply-the-rules-evenly/773975 "2016-12-09T21:57:08Z")
Yes I get that you are convinced I try to insult posters by expressing disdain for their arguments. You’re wrong. --- ## [actually you know we're lucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actually-you-know-were-lucky/774258)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actually-you-know-were-lucky/774258 "2016-12-09T18:56:42Z")
That we have reasonable mods and mod rules and mods that have patience with the endless pedantic bitching every time they publicly do something official as a mod … I mean I’ve been on boards where you didn’t even … --- ## [Boffking is suspended for one week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boffking-is-suspended-for-one-week/774170)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boffking-is-suspended-for-one-week/774170 "2016-12-08T02:12:23Z")
For violating moderator instruction twice recently, poster boffking is suspended for one week. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19837411&postcount=37 http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p… --- ## [Back button not working: Is it just me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-button-not-working-is-it-just-me/774152)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-button-not-working-is-it-just-me/774152 "2016-12-08T00:19:21Z")
Using the back button on my web browser to go from a thread back to its sub-forum is no longer working; I have to scroll back to the top of the page and click on the link instead. Is it a problem everyone else is having… --- ## [CNN has a comprehensive article on spotting fake news. Can we make it a sticky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-has-a-comprehensive-article-on-spotting-fake-news-can-we-make-it-a-sticky/772472)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-has-a-comprehensive-article-on-spotting-fake-news-can-we-make-it-a-sticky/772472 "2016-12-06T22:10:39Z")
Fake news, misleading news, click bait what ever you call it is a problem. Obama even said it threatens democracy. https://www.google.com/amp/amp.usatoday.com/story/94045428/?client=ms-android-motorola CNN put together… --- ## [I need a link to the SDMB literary magazines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-link-to-the-sdmb-literary-magazines/773977)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-link-to-the-sdmb-literary-magazines/773977 "2016-12-06T17:02:55Z")
First and second both, if possible. Are they still in the archives? I did my best searching, but had no luck. Thamks! --- ## [Are all of our posts going to be published somewhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-of-our-posts-going-to-be-published-somewhere/771955)
**Author:** [@correlophus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/correlophus)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-of-our-posts-going-to-be-published-somewhere/771955 "2016-12-04T20:30:14Z")
Do the forum threads get published in a book periodically? Will everything told here be published, or just select questions and answers? --- ## [Robin Williams quote a personal insult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robin-williams-quote-a-personal-insult/773460)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robin-williams-quote-a-personal-insult/773460 "2016-12-04T06:59:00Z")
A question has come up over in the Elections thread: How’s Trudeau doing, Canada? Grey made this post: Like living over a meth lab. I miss Robin Williams. \[/QUOTE\] tomndebb commented: You might want to review yo… --- ## [Do we need a "Trump" forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-need-a-trump-forum/773306)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-need-a-trump-forum/773306 "2016-11-29T07:50:45Z")
I know the consensus and logic is against creating any narrowly specialized forums here, and it’s a good practice. However, maybe the solution to “Elections v. Politics” and “No politics in the softie forums” and such is… --- ## [Confusion about what forum to post in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confusion-about-what-forum-to-post-in/773110)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confusion-about-what-forum-to-post-in/773110 "2016-11-28T00:36:07Z")
Hi All! I’m still finding my way around here and have had some posts moved to other forums which I understand after the fact :blush:. Today though, I did a favorite theme songs under IMHO. The description says what’s you… --- ## [More Viglink intrusiveness.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-viglink-intrusiveness/772926)
**Author:** [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-viglink-intrusiveness/772926 "2016-11-24T22:47:34Z")
This is getting even more ridiculous. Just now I clicked on a link in a post to be greeted with a page that looks like a placeholder from a domain parker: Places like realurl.com Target ---- Walmart Amazon — ebay wit… --- ## [SDMB Down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-down/772839)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-down/772839 "2016-11-24T18:28:31Z")
At around 1210 PST, I repeatedly got: ERROR The request could not be satisfied. CloudFront attempted to establish a connection with the origin, but either the attempt failed or the origin closed the connection. Gener… --- ## [Touching a nerve](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/touching-a-nerve/772684)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/touching-a-nerve/772684 "2016-11-24T03:29:59Z")
It’s been a long time since I’ve been on any forum, so I may not be up to speed with “proper terminology” if you will so I’m asking for help. In another thread, I had posted in response to someone that obviously I had to… --- ## [Tapatalk nag screen pops up literally every click on mobile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-nag-screen-pops-up-literally-every-click-on-mobile/772818)
**Author:** [@Textual\_Innuendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Textual_Innuendo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-nag-screen-pops-up-literally-every-click-on-mobile/772818 "2016-11-23T19:16:49Z")
I have to think I’m not the only one to experience this, and it makes the mobile site unusable - the “This forum has an app for Android. Click OK to learn more about Tapatalk” nag screen pops up literally.every.single.c… --- ## [Trump's Business Interests thread: \> Pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-business-interests-thread-pit/772614)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-business-interests-thread-pit/772614 "2016-11-22T04:30:22Z")
Jonathan Chance assigned the thread about “Will Trump Keep His Business Interests Separate from the Presidency?” to the Pit. I disagree with this relocation; the concept is perfectly valid (whether to Elections of Great… --- ## [Can I Share My Petition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-share-my-petition/772592)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-share-my-petition/772592 "2016-11-21T11:23:29Z")
I think this issue may have come up before, with me. It was for the Hunger Site. It is free to click on the Hunger Site. And when I shared it, the moderator said, they had rules concerning posting petitions, but they wo… --- ## [New "docking" ad will start soon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-docking-ad-will-start-soon/769616)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-docking-ad-will-start-soon/769616 "2016-11-20T17:02:49Z")
We’ll soon start running “docking” ads at the bottom of SDMB pages. Docking means the ads will remain visible at the bottom of the page when you scroll. We’ve been running these ads for a while on the Straight Dope colum… --- ## [discussion of video game console /arcade emulators ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-video-game-console-arcade-emulators/772457)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-video-game-console-arcade-emulators/772457 "2016-11-19T20:21:13Z")
are we allowed to talk and link about things like mame and such? and abandonware also Some sites don’t care anymore since the peak days have passed… some still do and I don’t remember if there was an firm policy here… --- ## [How Long Before Duplicate Threads on the Same Topic are Acceptable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-duplicate-threads-on-the-same-topic-are-acceptable/772427)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-duplicate-threads-on-the-same-topic-are-acceptable/772427 "2016-11-19T17:24:07Z")
Jonathan Chance just closed a thread on how do we solve the opioid crisis because there had been threads on this topic 4 months ago and 2 years ago (and others before that): http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthre… --- ## [Bogus 'Last visited' error returns (for me, anyway).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bogus-last-visited-error-returns-for-me-anyway/771927)
**Author:** [@urban1a](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urban1a)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bogus-last-visited-error-returns-for-me-anyway/771927 "2016-11-17T18:42:38Z")
I just got into the boards today and started with the GQ board, first. Nevertheless, all boards are marked as ‘You last visited: Today at 06:43 PM’ which was only true for GQ. Just letting your guys know. Bob [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=95) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=97)