# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=97 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 98 --- ## [praise for lslguy et al](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/praise-for-lslguy-et-al/772202)
**Author:** [@mikecurtis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mikecurtis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/praise-for-lslguy-et-al/772202 "2016-11-17T18:20:43Z")
in the GQ thread They’ve got a lock on us.’ Military folk, how does that work? (dont know how to link yet) i was treated to a discussion on a topic that i knew very little about, and i learned alot! but it was the discu… --- ## [Weird board hijack on google](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-board-hijack-on-google/772222)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-board-hijack-on-google/772222 "2016-11-17T14:37:39Z")
I’m sorry, I know y’all hate it when we just drop a url and go. But I don’t know how to describe this except to say “Click on this weird thing!” \[Moderator Note - This link does not go to the SDMB. It is a copy on anot… --- ## [Testing Pix, Round 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-pix-round-2/771975)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-pix-round-2/771975 "2016-11-15T22:51:18Z")
Let’s try this test now with a bit more elaboration on the server side. You should get a photo of Elvira Mistress of the Dark if you select the link. Do you? End of Test --- ## [TEST: NO ALL CAPS TlTLES](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-no-all-caps-tltles/772070)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-no-all-caps-tltles/772070 "2016-11-15T21:20:03Z")
oh, yeah? --- ## [Test: No all caps titles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-no-all-caps-titles/772065)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-no-all-caps-titles/772065 "2016-11-15T17:06:44Z")
I saw the “ALL CAPS TITLE” thread down forum and wanted to see if the forum software really forced titles into lower case. Is the title I entered in this thread: “TEST: NO ALL CAPS TITLES?” still all caps when posted? E… --- ## [BBQ thread moved to elections - Bogus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bbq-thread-moved-to-elections-bogus/771871)
**Author:** [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bbq-thread-moved-to-elections-bogus/771871 "2016-11-14T17:50:15Z")
Thread title pretty much says it all. There was a thread - How much of a surprise were the election results? It was started in the pit. It was moved to elections because OMG, at some points it was becoming too nice. W… --- ## [Testing URL link to pix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-url-link-to-pix/771924)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-url-link-to-pix/771924 "2016-11-14T03:01:21Z")
I want to test linking to a photo image. Does the follwoing work? Citation Jet Pic End of test message. --- ## [Can't access thread ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-access-thread/771886)
**Author:** [@watchwolf49](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/watchwolf49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-access-thread/771886 "2016-11-13T21:23:35Z")
I’m in Qeneral Guestions and I see an interesting thread title “nondiscretionary spending needs” … it’s been moved but that’s never stopped me from being able to open it … until this one … strange … It smells like a spa… --- ## [New moderators!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderators/771281 "2016-11-13T19:05:38Z")
I’m happy to announce the appointment of two new SDMB moderators. Bone will help moderate Great Debates and Elections, while Chronos will help moderate Café Society. IvoryTowerDenizen will shift from Café Society to IMHO… --- ## [Pop Up Style Ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-style-ads/771753)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-style-ads/771753 "2016-11-13T17:43:14Z")
Couple of times after posting a message I have been diverted to ad sites – ads.gold and mobyemsmt.com; do I have an IPhone virus or is this to be expected? Cheers. --- ## [Well, that was neat (troll related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-was-neat-troll-related/769737)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-was-neat-troll-related/769737 "2016-11-13T17:42:35Z")
I was just responding to someone in the Pit, basically pointing out how they were obviously trolling. I try to submit, and I’m told that the thread is gone. I probably left the tab open for a little while, but not that … --- ## [An idea on countering spam: restricting editing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-on-countering-spam-restricting-editing/770799)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-on-countering-spam-restricting-editing/770799 "2016-11-13T00:10:35Z")
Is it possible to restrict the edit function to paying members only? I’ve just reported one of those video-streaming spam threads. It was one where the OP had posted then edited their post. Restricting the edit functio… --- ## [Search function is on the fritz!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-function-is-on-the-fritz/771576)
**Author:** [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-function-is-on-the-fritz/771576 "2016-11-12T07:09:09Z")
500 error message and a sad-face piece of paper. --- ## [Posting the "Forbidden Phrase" in PM](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-the-forbidden-phrase-in-pm/771134)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-the-forbidden-phrase-in-pm/771134 "2016-11-11T23:36:21Z")
We’re allowed to do that, right? Posting “F You” in PM to people? As long as we don’t do it on the public boards? --- ## [Remnants of a spam thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remnants-of-a-spam-thread/771492)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remnants-of-a-spam-thread/771492 "2016-11-11T17:23:25Z")
Back in October, a spammer created a thread in Cafe Society which was reported by hajario. A moderator removed the original spam post, but due to what I understand was a software glitch, hajario’s post was left behind an… --- ## [Signatures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signatures/771314)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signatures/771314 "2016-11-10T18:57:00Z")
Why can’t we do any of these in signatures: Allow Color BB Code No Allow Size BB Code No Allow Font BB Code No --- ## [Why does the "Baker's Dozen" thread look like this on Tapatalk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-bakers-dozen-thread-look-like-this-on-tapatalk/771383)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-bakers-dozen-thread-look-like-this-on-tapatalk/771383 "2016-11-10T18:13:46Z")
The thread depicts a female brunette from the bottom of the chin to the bottom of the breasts. What’s that all about? I assume the rest of you see it on Talkatalk? Sent from my adequate mobile device using Tapatalk. --- ## [Poll test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test/771238)
**Author:** [@excavating\_for\_a\_mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/excavating_for_a_mind)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-test/771238 "2016-11-10T12:19:38Z")
I’ve never posted a poll and I just want to see how it works. --- ## [Ignoring a Moderator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignoring-a-moderator/771263)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ignoring-a-moderator/771263 "2016-11-09T19:57:18Z")
In general, I have great respect for all the Mods here … in some cases a tremendous amount of respect. But there is one in particular who I think is a waste of oxygen on the planet. I really don’t want to be reminded of … --- ## [What are the pros and cons of accepting a "friend request" on internet forums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-accepting-a-friend-request-on-internet-forums/770543)
**Author:** [@doorhinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doorhinge)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-accepting-a-friend-request-on-internet-forums/770543 "2016-11-09T18:41:12Z")
Generally-speaking, in order to communicate between forum members/mods, members can post messages and send PMs. When members login, they accept cookies from a website which allows two-way traffic. Cookies also allow ads … --- ## [question about in private viewing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-in-private-viewing/770974)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-in-private-viewing/770974 "2016-11-09T04:55:39Z")
Ok because my relatives have a hissy about how computers aren’t supposed to be used for mbs and other “useless” things I view the sdmb through in the in private viewing option so it dosent show in in the history and suc… --- ## [Is there any statute of limitations for rule violations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-statute-of-limitations-for-rule-violations/771077)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-statute-of-limitations-for-rule-violations/771077 "2016-11-08T23:40:20Z")
Some time ago, I was browsing the archives and ran across a post which clearly violated the rules, basically a rather nasty insult against another poster in GQ. I thought about reporting it, but since the post was made … --- ## [Paid memebership, still have ads.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-memebership-still-have-ads/770973)
**Author:** [@Translucent\_Daydream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Translucent_Daydream)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-memebership-still-have-ads/770973 "2016-11-07T18:13:06Z")
I have a question. I paid the membership fees, but I still have ads. I’m assuming I’m dong something wrong. The ads may have been a contributing factor to my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to have bricked, by the way. I was t… --- ## [Is it worth paying for membership?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-paying-for-membership/770238)
**Author:** [@Qwisp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qwisp)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-paying-for-membership/770238 "2016-11-07T16:07:04Z")
I’ve always tried to be a charter member, even when I seldom visit.obviously I missed my window of opportunity. I like to reward nice places on the web. What benefits are there for joining? Does the SDMB even still need … --- ## [Adding an external link (voice clip) to a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-an-external-link-voice-clip-to-a-thread/770941)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-an-external-link-voice-clip-to-a-thread/770941 "2016-11-07T13:20:37Z")
Hello. I’m a new member here. I was wondering if it’s acceptable to include a personal voice clip uploaded on an audio site (vocaroo) for a question asking about accents and voices in IMHO. Would this be considered spam? … --- ## [please wait 120 seconds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-wait-120-seconds/769998)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-wait-120-seconds/769998 "2016-11-06T04:13:54Z")
It happens more often than not that my attempt to bring up a search will produce this result, even though i have entered the search only once. Why is this? --- ## [Where are these strange emoticons coming from.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-these-strange-emoticons-coming-from/770602)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-these-strange-emoticons-coming-from/770602 "2016-11-05T13:45:15Z")
Post 9 in this thread. What’s up with that? :slight\_smile: --- ## [ALL CAPS TlTLE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-caps-tltle/770355)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-caps-tltle/770355 "2016-11-05T10:48:07Z")
Test --- ## [What the hell happened to my post/thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-happened-to-my-post-thread/770591)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-happened-to-my-post-thread/770591 "2016-11-05T04:09:28Z")
I had spent probably 30 minutes composing a brilliantly witty thread-starting post\* in IMHO about the Senate and the Supreme Court, and suddenly the letters I was typing stopped appearing on the screen, and after a few s… --- ## [Restricted language in the pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restricted-language-in-the-pit/770618)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restricted-language-in-the-pit/770618 "2016-11-04T19:03:54Z")
I note that one of the rules for pit language is: \*The following expressions should not be directed at other posters. fuck you and variants, e.g., go fuck yourself, fuck off and die \* Is this rule very flexible? For … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=96) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=98)