# Site Feedback **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/site-feedback/2.md?page=17 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [Another awesome new Discourse feature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-awesome-new-discourse-feature/914343)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-awesome-new-discourse-feature/914343 "2020-07-05T23:43:11Z")
If a thread is raised from the dead Discourse inserts a little message – just saw a thread from 2001 that said “19 years later” --- ## [Poll subject lines should say "Poll:" like they used to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997 "2020-07-05T15:15:01Z")
The subject line for a poll used to automatically prepend “Poll” to the subject text, but that no longer happens. That makes it impossible to distinguish a poll thread from a regular thread without having to open the th… --- ## [I just downloaded my entire posting history. Thanks!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-downloaded-my-entire-posting-history-thanks/914296)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-downloaded-my-entire-posting-history-thanks/914296 "2020-07-04T20:03:00Z")
Click on my name, click on ‘Activity’, click on ‘Download All’: You get a message saying the package will be prepared… took a minute or so… then you download a .zip file containing 2… --- ## [Problem with images](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-images/913099)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-images/913099 "2020-07-03T13:59:18Z")
I just tried to post a link directly to a jpeg and Discourse decided that I wanted the image and so started copying it over. No matter what I did, there was no way to just link to it. And, of course, the board is set up … --- ## [Can we see the original poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-see-the-original-poster/913699)
**Author:** [@Mithril](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mithril)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-see-the-original-poster/913699 "2020-07-02T18:29:06Z")
Maybe I haven’t found the right theme, but the only way I can find to see who the original poster is of a thread is to individually mouse over the row of avatars. Sometimes, a thread topic doesn’t excite me, but knowing… --- ## [Forum jump pulldown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-jump-pulldown/913662)
**Author:** [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-jump-pulldown/913662 "2020-07-02T05:30:35Z")
Is there a way to have the forum jump pulldown box embedded in the header? Thanks, if possible, thanks for the upgrade either way! --- ## [Username no longer works for login](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/username-no-longer-works-for-login/913844)
**Author:** [@moes\_lotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moes_lotion)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/username-no-longer-works-for-login/913844 "2020-07-01T15:47:46Z")
I have to use my email address instead. Anyone else having this happen? --- ## [Will all the old-board links be re-directed to the new versions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-all-the-old-board-links-be-re-directed-to-the-new-versions/913523)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-all-the-old-board-links-be-re-directed-to-the-new-versions/913523 "2020-07-01T12:29:22Z")
Here is a link to an old thread of mine. Not an important one, but one I have not used on Discourse. I am in no huge rush, but will that link eventually re-direct to the Discourse version of it? Or are all those old lin… --- ## [My custom style-sheet to make the new board less annoying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-custom-style-sheet-to-make-the-new-board-less-annoying/913549)
**Author:** [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-custom-style-sheet-to-make-the-new-board-less-annoying/913549 "2020-07-01T05:44:58Z")
I’m not trying to complain here; there are some nice things about the Discord board. But I just didn’t care for any of the theme options. Posts were too narrow, there was too much unnecessary padding/whitespace, too mu… --- ## [Yep, I'm done](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yep-im-done/913526)
**Author:** [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yep-im-done/913526 "2020-07-01T05:12:36Z")
I just scrolled down a thread I was interested in and down and down and down and read repeat after repeat after repeat after repeat in different orders with different quotes repeated and repeated and repeated. And I nev… --- ## [Control-F browser shortcut hijack FIXED](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/control-f-browser-shortcut-hijack-fixed/912987)
**Author:** [@DinoR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DinoR)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/control-f-browser-shortcut-hijack-fixed/912987 "2020-07-01T02:17:56Z")
Giving this its own thread to maybe get a little attention for others that noticed the issue. What was happening: Control-F was being hijacked by by Discourse to direct you to the search page. You could Ctrl-F twice t… --- ## [Is it my imagination or is the board slowing down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-my-imagination-or-is-the-board-slowing-down/913787)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-my-imagination-or-is-the-board-slowing-down/913787 "2020-06-30T22:25:00Z")
I haven’t actually gotten any timeouts, but this morning when I clicked in to open the board, it took a good 30 seconds to load. Accessing this page to post took over a minute. :scream: I saw a post yesterday from someo… --- ## [I muted a forum but it doesn’t seem to be working](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-muted-a-forum-but-it-doesn-t-seem-to-be-working/913718)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-muted-a-forum-but-it-doesn-t-seem-to-be-working/913718 "2020-06-30T13:44:19Z")
I went to one of the forums, went to the little bell option, and clicked mute for that forum (and confirmed that it stayed clicked after I went out and then came back in). When you do that mute option, it says “ Muted - … --- ## [...Is there a way to put a word/character count in the posting box?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-put-a-word-character-count-in-the-posting-box/913749)
**Author:** [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-put-a-word-character-count-in-the-posting-box/913749 "2020-06-30T05:06:14Z")
…okay, sometimes I write a lot :slight\_smile: I can understand the need for post limits: but it is a tad frustrating to have typed over the limit, then have to play guessing games to figure out how much to cut out, whic… --- ## [I love the OneBox feature!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-the-onebox-feature/912299)
**Author:** [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-the-onebox-feature/912299 "2020-06-30T02:57:28Z")
Just put a URL by itself on a line, and it automatically creates a box with the relevant info and image. You can even put YouTube videos inline in a post. Quick, easy, and a huge improvement in the quality of posts! N… --- ## [Were images turned off because they were causing a problem, or only because they weren't on the old Dope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-images-turned-off-because-they-were-causing-a-problem-or-only-because-they-werent-on-the-old-dope/911578 "2020-06-30T01:30:38Z")
Let us be honest with ourselves. As much as we may love this place, it has been in decline for some time now. If new features cause specific issues with the board, or if it’s something we specifically don’t want our boa… --- ## [Possibility of turning off notifications of Awards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibility-of-turning-off-notifications-of-awards/912825)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibility-of-turning-off-notifications-of-awards/912825 "2020-06-30T00:00:04Z")
I have a two-fold question: Can we selectively turn off which notifications we get? I am flooded with Badge notifications, and it’s cluttering my screen. How can I “mass dismiss” all of the notifications I’ve alre… --- ## [It's been a week, and frankly I love the new design](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-been-a-week-and-frankly-i-love-the-new-design/913591)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-been-a-week-and-frankly-i-love-the-new-design/913591 "2020-06-29T12:26:11Z")
It’s been a week and I love it, so ¯\_(ツ)\_/¯ I love pictures. Love the go-to post interface within the threads. Love the OneBox. Love phone notifications for replies and pm’s. Love the differing skins (I use the dark one… --- ## [Making a list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-list/913420)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-list/913420 "2020-06-28T21:51:20Z")
A problem with making a list. (And checking it twice) (a) yadda yadda (b) blah blah © talk talk (d) jibber jabber see the problem? When you put a c in brackets, the board substitutes a copyright symbol. Can this be… --- ## [Feelin' optimistic about sdmb …](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feelin-optimistic-about-sdmb/913375)
**Author:** [@albino\_manatee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/albino_manatee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feelin-optimistic-about-sdmb/913375 "2020-06-28T19:26:38Z")
quite a bit different, the upgraded website … nice to see those posts which had been active are still active … and not archived. also, nice to see the staff is still working on things that … --- ## [Post date format](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-date-format/913341)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-date-format/913341 "2020-06-28T19:15:38Z")
Could we change the date format on posts, please. It should show full day month and year. Preferably time, too. Here’s an example of the problem. This recently resurrected thread Someone explain Kent Hovind originally f… --- ## [I feel criticized when the Site tells me I've posted "too often" to a certain thread and should "invite others to join"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-criticized-when-the-site-tells-me-ive-posted-too-often-to-a-certain-thread-and-should-invite-others-to-join/912484)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-criticized-when-the-site-tells-me-ive-posted-too-often-to-a-certain-thread-and-should-invite-others-to-join/912484 "2020-06-28T17:58:49Z")
I don’t know how to “invite others to join”, and I don’t think I’m doing anything to prevent them from posting to the threads I like the most. In case anyone else does want to “help”, please comment on Books A-Z, Speak … --- ## [I don't see how I can "reply with quote" in a thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-see-how-i-can-reply-with-quote-in-a-thread/911727)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-see-how-i-can-reply-with-quote-in-a-thread/911727 "2020-06-28T04:37:23Z")
Anyone know? --- ## [Uncategorized/\ on iPhone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncategorized-welcome-to-discourse-on-iphone/913355)
**Author:** [@Pitchmeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pitchmeister)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncategorized-welcome-to-discourse-on-iphone/913355 "2020-06-28T00:47:12Z")
On my iPhone (Safari, running iOS 13.5) there is an „Uncategorized“ entry with one topic „Welcome to Discourse“ on top of all other categories. This does not appear on my iPad or my laptop, does anybody know what’s up wi… --- ## [Testing discourse's "you've posted too much" nag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-discourses-youve-posted-too-much-nag/912773)
**Author:** [@CardboardBoxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CardboardBoxx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-discourses-youve-posted-too-much-nag/912773 "2020-06-27T18:05:28Z")
I’m just going to reply to this thread a lot and delete it to see what happens. --- ## [Mark everything read?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-everything-read/913323)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-everything-read/913323 "2020-06-27T17:45:00Z")
Wondering if there’s any way to just “dismiss” or mark read everything in the Latest tab once I’ve loaded the threads I actually have any interest in. --- ## [The new house is starting to look like a home!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-house-is-starting-to-look-like-a-home/912272)
**Author:** [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-house-is-starting-to-look-like-a-home/912272 "2020-06-27T07:13:56Z")
Serious congratulations are due to @TubaDiva, to the other SD administrators involved in the move, and to the whole Discourse technical team! Boxes are being unpacked and things put away, the furniture is being moved ar… --- ## [Is there a way to subscribe to a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-subscribe-to-a-thread/912156)
**Author:** [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-subscribe-to-a-thread/912156 "2020-06-27T06:23:21Z")
I know that if you post in a thread you can find that thread again by going to your “Activity” page. And there is the “bookmark” function that tags specific posts. Is there a way to subscribe to a thread without postin… --- ## [15 seconds to get to the Categories page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-seconds-to-get-to-the-categories-page/913332)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-seconds-to-get-to-the-categories-page/913332 "2020-06-27T04:54:10Z")
Just posting to note that it takes my connection about 15 seconds to get to the Categories page, either from outside, or else from inside the site (e.g. if I’m in a forum and click the Back button to get back to Categori… --- ## [We Need To Get Rid of Trust Levels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-to-get-rid-of-trust-levels/912907)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-to-get-rid-of-trust-levels/912907 "2020-06-27T02:12:34Z")
This nanny system is geared to control people and their posts, allegedly to self-moderate. Users have to earn access to post. We can only “move up” levels by coming here frequently, posting frequently, and viewing lots… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/site-feedback/2.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/site-feedback/2.md?page=18)