# Current Status of SDMB Upgrade **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [September 9, 2008, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854 "2008-09-09T21:50:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Gfactor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@Gfactor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gfactor)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/101 "2008-09-22T19:08:07Z")
> [@thwartme](#): > > I understand that some functionality is removed or reduced during this transition. For example, I can only see the most recent 200 threads, and search doesn’t work. You can set the forum display options (bottom left corner of the forum display) to show threads “from the beginning” “in ascending order.” Similarly, you can adjust the search results (in advanced search) to find posts from “Any date,” and sort them a variety of ways, including by “thread start date” “in ascending order.” ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2008, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/102 "2008-09-23T02:16:04Z")
> [@Gfactor](#): > > You can set the forum display options (bottom left corner of the forum display) to show threads “from the beginning” “in ascending order.” You can do that but it will still only show 200 threads. **Jerry** posted an announcement saying he temporarily capped thread display at 200 because it appeared to be the culprit for hanging the boards. Not sure if he fixed the problem and set it back so you can display more than 200 yet. I’m guessing not, snice I haven’t seen another announcement. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2008, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/103 "2008-09-23T12:34:29Z")
Is the Dope on the back burner again? The 12th was the last update and the only sign of changes was to remove a few minor functions. Can we get an update please, even if it is to say that \*\*Jerry \*\*got pulled off for other needs. I thought the “open to search engines” would have happened by now. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2008, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/104 "2008-09-23T22:03:57Z")
As you rightly surmise, Jerry got pulled off for other projects. Your patience is appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2008, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/105 "2008-09-23T23:12:49Z")
> [@Ed\_Zotti](#): > > As you rightly surmise, Jerry got pulled off for other projects. Your patience is appreciated. Thank you for the update. For some reason it does help. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/106 "2008-09-24T04:15:55Z")
Testing: Today is September 23rd, I think. Hmmm… ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2008, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/107 "2008-09-25T13:04:21Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > For some reason it does help. The sugar pills, they’re delicious! My illness is going away as we speak. ---
**Author:** ![spinky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@spinky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spinky)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/108 "2008-10-04T17:45:05Z")
Am I the only one who’s happy that the Search menu in the navbar is broken? I want “advanced” search 100% of the time, so for the past few weeks I’ve been pleased to not have to wait for the popup and then click another link (which is a much bigger savings when navigating via keyboard). ---
**Author:** ![rowrrbazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rowrrbazzle/32/414_2.png) [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/109 "2008-10-04T18:05:09Z")
If you use Firefox, you can get advanced search 100% of the time by middle-clicking on the link and it’ll open in a new tab. ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Sensitive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/58956e/32.png) [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/110 "2008-10-04T18:06:07Z")
We now have the ability to tag threads. Hmm. ---
**Author:** ![jdavis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f6c823/32.png) [@jdavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jdavis)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/111 "2008-10-04T18:18:34Z")
Some template and functionality work was performed today. The following has occurred since my last update: [ul] [li]Google AdSense text ads removed for all users.[/li][li]Search now returns a message informing how many seconds before next search can be performed.[/li][li]Navigation menu drop downs restored.[/li][li]Quick Reply restored.[/li][li]Allow search engine spidering of content. This has been allowed since Thursday[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/112 "2008-10-04T18:25:32Z")
Great stuff, Jerry. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/113 "2008-10-04T18:26:26Z")
I like tags. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/114 "2008-10-04T18:29:58Z")
> [@garygnu](#): > > I like tags. > [@Marley23](#): > > Great stuff, Jerry. Thanks! Cool multi quote!!! ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/115 "2008-10-04T18:37:08Z")
> [@jdavis](#): > > Some template and functionality work was performed today. > > The following has occurred since my last update: > > [ul] > [li]Google AdSense text ads removed for all users.[/li][li]Search now returns a message informing how many seconds before next search can be performed.[/li][li]Navigation menu drop downs restored.[/li][li]Quick Reply restored.[/li][li]Allow search engine spidering of content. This has been allowed since Thursday[/li][/ul] Thank you, On the last bullet, is that the reason for the slight slow down of the last few days? I am not complaining as it was very minor, just curious if that was cause. The timing seems correct. The tags look like they can be a very useful new way to surf the Dope. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/116 "2008-10-04T18:42:04Z")
How does the multi quote button work? Pressing it directly does not appear to do anything. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/117 "2008-10-04T18:48:03Z")
Press the multi quote button on each post to be quoted, then press “post reply”. You will get a message box which you can edit further. Trial and error- but eventually I figured it out! ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/118 "2008-10-04T18:49:35Z")
Unrelated- but EDIT does not seem to be working… ---
**Author:** ![Noone\_Special](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/noone_special/32/2863_2.png) [@Noone\_Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noone_Special)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/119 "2008-10-04T18:50:51Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > Unrelated- but EDIT does not seem to be working… Test for edit ETA: Looks like it’s working after all. ETA2: Cool feature with the edit history, too… wonder if it works for people other than the “owner” of the post? ETA3: Looking at IvoryTowerDenizen’s post below – looks like the answer to the above is “no.” ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2008, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854/120 "2008-10-04T18:51:30Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > How does the multi quote button work? Pressing it directly does not appear to do anything. From the [FAQs.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_vb3_posting) If you want to post replies to multiple posts you can select them by clicking the multi quote button . This button will change to indicate that you’ve selected it. Clicking post reply will then bring you to the full editor with all the posts quoted. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-status-of-sdmb-upgrade/462854.md?page=7)