# Site Feedback **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/site-feedback/2.md?page=18 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [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… --- ## [SDMB Search Option (Firefox)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-search-option-firefox/913133)
**Author:** [@cardinal\_fang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cardinal_fang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-search-option-firefox/913133 "2020-06-26T19:08:52Z")
I noticed that – along with Google, Bing, Amazon, et. al. – there is a SDMB search option on my Firefox search box (next to the address bar on my version). Anyone else see this? Nice feature. --- ## [Will the Site Feedback and ATMB be combined?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-site-feedback-and-atmb-be-combined/912804)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-site-feedback-and-atmb-be-combined/912804 "2020-06-26T17:41:01Z")
These 2 forums seems largely redundant at this point. And while I suppose in the short term the Site Feedback category is useful to segregate the discussions about the new software what’s the long term plan? I for one ho… --- ## [Bookmarked threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bookmarked-threads/912973)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bookmarked-threads/912973 "2020-06-26T16:41:11Z")
Ok, so to try to replicate my list of subscribed threads I’m trying out bookmarks. One issue is that I have to jump to the end of the thread to bookmark it, but that’s livable. The bigger issue is accessing them. On VB… --- ## [Keyboard shortcuts = board super powers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keyboard-shortcuts-board-super-powers/913174)
**Author:** [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keyboard-shortcuts-board-super-powers/913174 "2020-06-26T16:36:46Z")
Type a question mark ? to get a list of keyboard shortcuts. They’re good, fast, and really useful. I’m gradually learning more of them. Okay, I’m a bells and whistles kind of guy, but the bells and whistles on this boa… --- ## [Another new feature I just noticed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-new-feature-i-just-noticed/913047)
**Author:** [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-new-feature-i-just-noticed/913047 "2020-06-26T12:27:59Z")
I haven’t seen this mentioned by anyone else, but I noticed that after you enter a response to a thread, you can just hit “Back” on your browser to go back to the thread listing. On the old board (and every other message… --- ## [Google App (Chrome)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-app-chrome/913134)
**Author:** [@cardinal\_fang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cardinal_fang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-app-chrome/913134 "2020-06-26T08:05:18Z")
On Chrome, I was invited to install the SDMB app (in the address bar, right side). I did so and it launched a dedicated window with SDMB-specific menus and buttons. It didn’t behave very well (I am on Linux with a heavil… --- ## [Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/badges-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-badges/912416)
**Author:** [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/badges-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-badges/912416 "2020-06-25T23:39:26Z")
What rewards should the new SDMB offer? poll Yeah, I know, that’s not the actual quote… I figured that it might be good to have a discussion about the new site and…rewards and feedback. I know there are discussions ab… --- ## [No longer able to access old threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-longer-able-to-access-old-threads/913030)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-longer-able-to-access-old-threads/913030 "2020-06-25T22:21:06Z")
Today I want to search old threads on driving WA --\> Alaska. I searched using Google, with my keywords and then adding site :boards. straightdope .com (no spaces). The Google search returned many SDMB threads from betwe… --- ## [Reconfiguring the "Functional Space" on screen (Desktop, may be Mobile too)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reconfiguring-the-functional-space-on-screen-desktop-may-be-mobile-too/912963)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reconfiguring-the-functional-space-on-screen-desktop-may-be-mobile-too/912963 "2020-06-25T21:05:12Z")
Granted, I’m on a desktop, with a wide screen. You may have different options, devices, screen sizes, resolution, YMMV. Options not standard on all models. Serving suggestion. Do not operate heavy machinery while taki… --- ## [Testing, 1 2 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/912365)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/912365 "2020-06-25T19:51:25Z")
Testing. --- ## [Searching for my posts seems to default to every Pit thread for the past 20 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-my-posts-seems-to-default-to-every-pit-thread-for-the-past-20-years/912957)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-my-posts-seems-to-default-to-every-pit-thread-for-the-past-20-years/912957 "2020-06-25T19:15:04Z")
When I search for my posts, it seems to default to sorting all the Pit threads first. So that’s fun. Is there a way to change that it defaults to “most recent” or something? --- ## [Links to SDMB from straightdope.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-to-sdmb-from-straightdope-com/913005)
**Author:** [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-to-sdmb-from-straightdope-com/913005 "2020-06-25T16:47:57Z")
All the links to the (new) message board from the main page appear to be broken. --- ## [Testing tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-tags/912339)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-tags/912339 "2020-06-25T15:43:37Z")
Mods, feel free to move or merge this thread if it’s been done before. @Sunny\_Daze @running\_coach Oh cool! If you start typing after the “@”, it’ll populate potential names for you! Tripler This is cooler than dis… --- ## [Opening a link should start a new tab](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-a-link-should-start-a-new-tab/912993)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-a-link-should-start-a-new-tab/912993 "2020-06-25T15:26:13Z")
This morning I was in GQ looking at a post where someone had posted a link to photos on imgur. I clicked the link, looked at the image, and closed the tab like I normally do. But then I discovered that the image link h… --- ## [Can we please have the old smilies back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-the-old-smilies-back/912826)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-have-the-old-smilies-back/912826 "2020-06-25T14:10:24Z")
The -headsmack- guy was my favorite emoji on any site; I even have it saved on my computer. --- ## [What Is: "Read 7h (2h recently)" In a User's Public Profile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-read-7h-2h-recently-in-a-users-public-profile/912932)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-read-7h-2h-recently-in-a-users-public-profile/912932 "2020-06-25T07:01:26Z")
I see this “Read 7h (2h recently)” (example only) in people’s profile when I click on their name. What is this? My best guess would be that it’s how long the user has been logged on the SDMB site, both total and for th… --- ## [You can edit thread titles after posting, even change the forum yourself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-edit-thread-titles-after-posting-even-change-the-forum-yourself/912812)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-edit-thread-titles-after-posting-even-change-the-forum-yourself/912812 "2020-06-25T06:23:56Z")
A definite improvement. I didn’t test it, but I assume it is for the same limited time as editing the post itself. Also, I like how, after I post in a thread, I am still in the thread as before, and if I hit the Back ar… --- ## [Groups have a bunch of junk listed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groups-have-a-bunch-of-junk-listed/912809)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groups-have-a-bunch-of-junk-listed/912809 "2020-06-25T06:19:35Z")
Not sure what the plan is, but I notice that there’s a new Groups feature in which you can see users that have been banned, suspended and…then a bunch of weird empty Mod groups. Seems like this is something that probably… --- ## [May we Please Return to Allowing Links to Show Previews?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-we-please-return-to-allowing-links-to-show-previews/912876)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-we-please-return-to-allowing-links-to-show-previews/912876 "2020-06-25T06:14:04Z")
Not a deal breaker but it was really cool when links were previewed. --- ## [Two ways I've gotten more used to the new site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ways-ive-gotten-more-used-to-the-new-site/912474)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-ways-ive-gotten-more-used-to-the-new-site/912474 "2020-06-25T06:01:08Z")
First, and most importantly, change your theme to Discourse Classic. This is way, way better. I can’t emphasize that enough. Secondly is to take the new site in very little doses. For the first and second day, I just lo… --- ## [A couple of features I miss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-features-i-miss/912031)
**Author:** [@Yookeroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yookeroo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-features-i-miss/912031 "2020-06-25T04:41:08Z")
On the topic list pages, I liked being able to see who started a topic and when it was started. I’m not seeing that here. When I mouseovered a topic name, I got a popup preview of the OP. Those two features saved me pl… --- ## [What are: User Cards, Profile Headers, and Featured Topics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-user-cards-profile-headers-and-featured-topics/912128)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-user-cards-profile-headers-and-featured-topics/912128 "2020-06-25T02:38:20Z")
They’re things you set in your profile. But WTF are they? --- ## [Only a limited number of people can report a post -- intended?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-a-limited-number-of-people-can-report-a-post-intended/912623)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-a-limited-number-of-people-can-report-a-post-intended/912623 "2020-06-24T23:31:23Z")
I tried to report a post as inappropriate and was met with a warning, that the post had already been flagged and does not need to be flagged again. Is this intended behavior? --- ## [Topic vanishes after reading - is this by design?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-vanishes-after-reading-is-this-by-design/912823)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topic-vanishes-after-reading-is-this-by-design/912823 "2020-06-24T22:43:51Z")
I generally go to New Topics when I log in. I’ve noticed that after I read a topic, it vanishes from the original list. Is this by design? Just wondering --- ## [Is it possible to post the names of whomever starts a thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-post-the-names-of-whomever-starts-a-thread/912840)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-post-the-names-of-whomever-starts-a-thread/912840 "2020-06-24T22:03:42Z")
Right now the only option is to mouse over the avatars and look for the one furthest on the left. Is there any way to show who started certain threads on the page so we don’t have to do that? Having been here a while I k… --- ## [FYI, if you read a Pinned thread it automatically gets unpinned for you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-if-you-read-a-pinned-thread-it-automatically-gets-unpinned-for-you/912830)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-if-you-read-a-pinned-thread-it-automatically-gets-unpinned-for-you/912830 "2020-06-24T20:20:37Z")
This is a new behavior that I just noticed. Might be something that the mods want to take a look at. Certainly useful for some pins, like the review the User CP one, but might be less desirable for things like the Forum … --- ## [Tags not user creatable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tags-not-user-creatable/912817)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tags-not-user-creatable/912817 "2020-06-24T19:35:13Z")
I see when we draft an OP there’s the option to add “optional tags” to the post. Couple issues: It seems that users cannot create new tags There seem to be no tags populated in the system by default So, perhaps this i… --- ## [Question about "subscriptions"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-subscriptions/912821)
**Author:** [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-subscriptions/912821 "2020-06-24T19:33:32Z")
On Discourse, is there something I can click to get a list of the threads I’m “following,” the way we used to be able to click User CP and get a list of subscribed threads? My apologies if this has already been answered… --- ## [Does anyone else NOT have a slider bar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-not-have-a-slider-bar/912661)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-not-have-a-slider-bar/912661 "2020-06-24T18:35:34Z")
I’m not reporting this as a problem but I’m just curious. I’ve seen a lot of posts where folks are explaining how to work with them and I haven’t seen anyone else say they don’t have one. I’ve tried every theme and it’… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/site-feedback/2.md?page=17) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/site-feedback/2.md?page=19)