# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1825 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1826 --- ## [Can we get rid of the white space between posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-the-white-space-between-posts/911409)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-the-white-space-between-posts/911409 "2020-06-22T15:37:51Z")
It looks like TalkingPointsMemo uses this same software in their comments. Here’s an example thread. There’s a whole lot less white space between posts there. And a whole lot less additional distracting crap in genera… --- ## [Well looky here, is this a full sentance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looky-here-is-this-a-full-sentance/911049)
**Author:** [@K2500](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K2500)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looky-here-is-this-a-full-sentance/911049 "2020-06-22T15:24:29Z")
Place looks kinda strange, and requires full sentences. --- ## [Is it possible to have a theme with more column width?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-a-theme-with-more-column-width/911514)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-a-theme-with-more-column-width/911514 "2020-06-22T15:10:48Z")
Like others, I’m learning slowly :slight\_smile: One thing I’d really love to be able to do is take advantage of the width of my monitor to fit more text on the page. It seems that the column width is really restricted (… --- ## [It's that great getting up morning: The new site is nearly ready for you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-that-great-getting-up-morning-the-new-site-is-nearly-ready-for-you/855380)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 410\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-that-great-getting-up-morning-the-new-site-is-nearly-ready-for-you/855380 "2020-06-22T15:08:19Z")
We told you that we were all very much aware that your experience on the Straight Dope Message Board over the last while has not been an optimal one. We told you that the board software was old and failing and overdue f… --- ## [I like the red line that says 'you already read to this point'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-the-red-line-that-says-you-already-read-to-this-point/911521)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-the-red-line-that-says-you-already-read-to-this-point/911521 "2020-06-22T15:06:12Z")
Nothing more to say. Just in the sea of complaints, I thought I’d mention one of the new GOOD points. --- ## [Fawlty Towers episode pulled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fawlty-towers-episode-pulled/855554)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fawlty-towers-episode-pulled/855554 "2020-06-22T14:55:32Z")
The Germans episode. I don’t recall racial slurs maybe the US version cut them out? Or maybe my memory is bad. https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/episode-uk-sitcom-fawlty-towers-pulled-racist-slurs-712… --- ## [You know those movies 'Left Behind'? (It's bad, bad, bad but not about religion. At. All)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-those-movies-left-behind-its-bad-bad-bad-but-not-about-religion-at-all/855866)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-those-movies-left-behind-its-bad-bad-bad-but-not-about-religion-at-all/855866 "2020-06-22T14:37:08Z")
Well, unless you count 'Cecil Adams worship. I’m nervous. I feel like that bad kid the family moved away and left her behind. I imagine sitting in an empty house, peeling wallpaper and an old picture of lil’Ed hanging… --- ## [All old forum links are broken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-old-forum-links-are-broken/911590)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-old-forum-links-are-broken/911590 "2020-06-22T14:24:06Z")
Go to Google and do a search (I randomly picked the word “turtle.”) Click on any link and you get an error page. (And since the broken interface blocks me from being able to embed URLs in the text, here is the link I wa… --- ## [Sit. Stay safe! Safety products for dogs by Doper JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sit-stay-safe-safety-products-for-dogs-by-doper-jcwoman/826624)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sit-stay-safe-safety-products-for-dogs-by-doper-jcwoman/826624 "2020-06-22T14:20:33Z")
Rolling into 2019 I’m continuing my re-branding of my online shop. I sell only high quality safety products for dogs, and can ship pretty much anywhere. Here is an example of my offerings: \[ul\] \[li\]Sleepypod car rest… --- ## [FYI: Password Reset E-mail Going Into Junk Folder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-password-reset-e-mail-going-into-junk-folder/911357)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-password-reset-e-mail-going-into-junk-folder/911357 "2020-06-22T13:50:02Z")
I kept trying to reset my password or log in using e-mail, and all the messages when into my junk folder. Took me a while to figure that out, so just an FYI. I’m using an outlook.com e-mail address. --- ## [Getting a bad certificate warning on my phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-bad-certificate-warning-on-my-phone/854930)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-bad-certificate-warning-on-my-phone/854930 "2020-06-22T13:40:45Z")
The last couple of days when I try to log in on my phone, I get a warning that the certificate is bad. I’m not getting this on my computer, just my phone. I’m using a Samsung Note 3, using the default Internet app. --- ## [The Mom and Pop shops are NOT coming back in my neck of the woods.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mom-and-pop-shops-are-not-coming-back-in-my-neck-of-the-woods/855457)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mom-and-pop-shops-are-not-coming-back-in-my-neck-of-the-woods/855457 "2020-06-22T13:34:35Z")
I’ve been seeing lots of small shops not coming back around here. There’s a taquria and burger place that I used to go to that are gone now. An entire strip mall has died as well. I saw the guys in their trucks tearing… --- ## [The Doors Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-doors-live-at-the-isle-of-wight-festival-1970/855766)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-doors-live-at-the-isle-of-wight-festival-1970/855766 "2020-06-22T13:04:39Z")
This is one of the most amazing pieces of music I have heard. Jim Morrison would be dead 2 concerts later. This is the 60s at its best. Thank you YouTube for bringing history into our homes the way a book n… --- ## [6-Letter Word-Change one or two letters make a new word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-letter-word-change-one-or-two-letters-make-a-new-word/681838)
**Author:** [@DealMeIn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DealMeIn)\ **Replies:** 21399\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-letter-word-change-one-or-two-letters-make-a-new-word/681838 "2020-06-22T12:46:58Z")
timers milder --- ## [Cooler starting page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooler-starting-page/911303)
**Author:** [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooler-starting-page/911303 "2020-06-22T12:21:04Z")
To get a starting page reasonably similar to the old main page, go to https://boards.straightdope.com/c/main/6/l/unread On the left is a decent-looking list of categories/forums, and It shows unread threads on the righ… --- ## [The Pet Picture Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pet-picture-thread/911084)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pet-picture-thread/911084 "2020-06-22T08:41:39Z")
Dopers, meet Luna: --- ## [What Side of Your Car do You Put the Gas In?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-side-of-your-car-do-you-put-the-gas-in/855820)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-side-of-your-car-do-you-put-the-gas-in/855820 "2020-06-22T08:02:38Z")
What side of yourcar do you put the gas in? \[I tried several times to post this in MPSIMS but the post a poll option was not available. Is this normal?\] --- ## [I've seen fire and I've seen rain.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain/793564)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 14512\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain/793564 "2020-06-22T07:28:37Z")
I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end. Sent from my XT1635-02 using Tapatalk --- ## [Sneaking up on the Summer Solstice in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sneaking-up-on-the-summer-solstice-in-the-mmp/855688)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sneaking-up-on-the-summer-solstice-in-the-mmp/855688 "2020-06-22T05:54:13Z")
Saturday will be the longest day in the northern hemisphere and the longest night south of the equator. I love the extra daylight of summer, but I’m glad I’m not in the Land of the Midnight Sun - that’s a bit much, methi… --- ## [Netflix series "Into the Night"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-series-into-the-night/855753)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-series-into-the-night/855753 "2020-06-22T05:49:16Z")
Has anyone else watched the Belgian series “Into the Night” on Netflix? I watched all six episodes based on a recommendation and it’s actually pretty good and fairly intense. The premise is the sun suddenly starts emit… --- ## [New threads disappearing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-threads-disappearing/911116)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-threads-disappearing/911116 "2020-06-22T05:40:15Z")
The “problems with more than 10,000 posts” thread seems to be gone. --- ## [Difference between "New" and "Latest"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-new-and-latest/911124)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-new-and-latest/911124 "2020-06-22T04:53:05Z")
Just taking a look around the new digs and have been wondering… what exactly is the difference between the “New” and “Latest” buttons at the top ribbon? They produce similar but not identical results. Just wondering if a… --- ## [Tapatalk after the board switch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-after-the-board-switch/911109)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-after-the-board-switch/911109 "2020-06-22T04:18:29Z")
I tried Tapatalk now and it won’t let me log in using my user name or email address. Is Tapatalk dead with the new board software or is this just a migration issue that will get cleared up at some point? Or am I doing i… --- ## [Inter-war spy tech question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inter-war-spy-tech-question/855762)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inter-war-spy-tech-question/855762 "2020-06-22T04:05:10Z")
Help! I’m a modern secret agent, and my highly secretive organisation has sent me back to the 1930s to surveille one of Hitler’s henchmen so I can find out where they’re hiding the Nazi gold. If this was modern times I… --- ## [Seven letter words change one or two letter to make a new word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-letter-words-change-one-or-two-letter-to-make-a-new-word/682716)
**Author:** [@DealMeIn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DealMeIn)\ **Replies:** 25783\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seven-letter-words-change-one-or-two-letter-to-make-a-new-word/682716 "2020-06-22T03:57:48Z")
e.g. abscond seconds --- ## [Unlocking the interactive tutorials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlocking-the-interactive-tutorials/911103)
**Author:** [@orcenio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/orcenio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlocking-the-interactive-tutorials/911103 "2020-06-22T03:51:30Z")
@discobot display help To unlock the interactive tutorials just :point\_down: :point\_down: follow the directions below. :point\_down: :point\_down: (Likewise you can PM discobot with the start tutorial commands too.) Cheer… --- ## [I like how threads update live](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-how-threads-update-live/911065)
**Author:** [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-how-threads-update-live/911065 "2020-06-22T03:32:54Z")
Just saw that if you’re at the end of a thread and more replies get posted, it’ll automatically update with new replies. Neat! --- ## [Is there a dark mode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-dark-mode/911058)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-dark-mode/911058 "2020-06-22T03:04:39Z")
Some sites have a dark mode option, does the new software have this? If not, no big deal. Thanks. --- ## [IMPORTANT: Go to UserCP and verify your email.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-go-to-usercp-and-verify-your-email/855388)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-go-to-usercp-and-verify-your-email/855388 "2020-06-22T03:00:49Z")
As we prepare to migrate to the new Straight Dope Message Board site, it’s really important that your personal information be correct and up to date. Right now go here: UserCP / Your Profile Look at that page. You s… --- ## [Questions Only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-only/643491)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 22070\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-only/643491 "2020-06-22T02:32:41Z")
Just like the game played in Whose Line is It Anyway?, we the players have a conversation in which only questions are used. Questions must be answered with a question. One sentence only. No cheating by using semicolon… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1824) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1826)