Mods, can't you tell Snowboarder Bo to shut up?

[Gary_Robson]

@Red_Barchetta

What? Signatures ARE in every post. You’re making the point for us…

No, they’re not. In fact, the rules specifically address this:

@FAQ - Rules for Posting at the Straight Dope Message Boards

How many times should I include my signature in a thread?
Once per thread should be sufficient for people to admire the pearl of wisdom included in your signature. If you post multiple times in a thread it is recommended that you only include the signature in one of your posts.

@Red_Barchetta

Wait…what’s the distinction we’re drawing between sign-off and signatures? I used the former term to differentiate the manually-included “regards,” best," and the like from the ones automatically attached to the bottom of every post, which can be hidden by those who don’t want to see them (such as myself).

That is addressed in the rules as well.

@FAQ - Rules for Posting at the Straight Dope Message Boards

**I like to sign my name at the end of each of my posts. Is that OK? **
You can do a simple signoff of the form:

[complimentary close - optional]
[your name]

… at the end of each post. By “complimentary close” we mean some brief valedictory such as “regards,” “peace,” etc. Please don’t push the envelope.

@Snowboarder_Bo

Again, the reaction to this is just insane. It’s an innocuous phrase. There’s nothing offensive or confrontational or jerkish about it, yet some people are acting like I was spewing blood and profanity non-stop while wishing death on everyone.

Speaking as a member, not as a moderator:

I have absolutely no idea why you started quoting that line out of context all the time, but continuing to do so when the majority of people who have weighed in on the subject are annoyed by it is pretty obnoxious behavior. Do you have any reason to continue doing it other than taking pleasure in pissing people off?