# Moving to new address **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [September 25, 2014, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514 "2014-09-25T12:27:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/21 "2014-09-25T21:49:17Z")
The mods have been talking, **monavis** , and it’s been decided that you’re just not allowed to move at this moment. Very sorry to tell you this, but it’s just not needed right now. You’ll stay where you’re at for the time being. ---
**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:** [September 25, 2014, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/22 "2014-09-25T22:57:06Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > The mods have been talking, **monavis** , and it’s been decided that you’re just not allowed to move at this moment. Very sorry to tell you this, but it’s just not needed right now. You’ll stay where you’re at for the time being. It’s because Jerry’s too busy, right? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/23 "2014-09-26T00:28:11Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > It’s because Jerry’s too busy, right? [http://s29.postimg.org/5erdjzcuf/qznz3.gif](http://s29.postimg.org/5erdjzcuf/qznz3.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Penfeather](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penfeather/32/384_2.png) [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/24 "2014-09-26T01:05:10Z")
> [@monavis](#): > > m moving to a new address and may have to have a new internet, phone, electricity. How do I notify The Straight Dope Board. I will be moving on Saturday.and want to continue with the Straight Dope? Don’t forget to email the spammers. ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/25 "2014-09-26T01:20:49Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > The mods have been talking, **monavis** , and it’s been decided that you’re just not allowed to move at this moment. Very sorry to tell you this, but it’s just not needed right now. You’ll stay where you’re at for the time being. That made me laugh! ---
**Author:** ![monavis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e0b2c6/32.png) [@monavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monavis)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/26 "2014-09-26T12:11:25Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > New electricity? What are you doing with the old stuff? Leaving it for the new owners :o) . ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/27 "2014-09-26T13:38:34Z")
You should always recycle old, used electrons. ---
**Author:** ![nevadaexile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb8c5e/32.png) [@nevadaexile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nevadaexile)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/28 "2014-09-26T13:43:54Z")
> [@PlainJain](#): > > In America, internet finds you. I see what you did there… Saw that guy at Branson… Not that funny,surprisingly… OP, when you move you have to change the positioning of your computer when you wish log on to this site. I didn’t do that and I haven’t been able to get on here for about three months…. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/29 "2014-09-26T14:18:17Z")
I had to make sure my wifi pointed to Chicago. There was a building in the way. I had it removed. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/30 "2014-09-26T15:55:30Z")
> [@monavis](#): > > Leaving it for the new owners :o) . > [@Smeghead](#): > > You should always recycle old, used electrons. OTOH, leaving old, used electrons for the new owners to have to take to an electron recycling center is just rude. If you’re renting, you should pester the landlord to take care of it. If you’re buying, negotiate a “no stale electrons left laying around” clause in the sale contract. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/31 "2014-09-26T16:25:08Z")
> [@Happy\_Lendervedder](#): > > I’ve moved 8 times since joining the board, and the bastards always find me. That’s because you keep forgetting to wear your Witness Protection Mustache. > [@AncientHumanoid](#): > > I had to make sure my wifi pointed to Chicago. There was a building in the way. I had it removed. That’s the good ol’ American Can Do. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/32 "2014-09-26T16:25:40Z")
> [@monavis](#): > > m moving to a new address and may have to have a new internet, phone, electricity. How do I notify The Straight Dope Board. I will be moving on Saturday.and want to continue with the Straight Dope? Might I suggest getting a non-ISP email address, through something like Yahoo or Gmail? You don’t have to notify every person in your life every time you move, and all your emails travel with you wherever you go. ---
**Author:** ![simster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simster/32/1047_2.png) [@simster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simster)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/33 "2014-09-26T19:10:26Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > Might I suggest getting a non-ISP email address, through something like Yahoo or Gmail? You don’t have to notify every person in your life every time you move, and all your emails travel with you wherever you go. yeah, but his ip address is changing! ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/34 "2014-09-26T23:33:14Z")
I just convert my old electrons to photons - the’re lighter! oooooh! I’ll be here all day, don’t forget to tip the waitress. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/35 "2014-09-27T03:47:31Z")
> [@monavis](#): > > m moving to a new address and may have to have a new internet, phone, electricity. How do I notify The Straight Dope Board. I will be moving on Saturday.and want to continue with the Straight Dope? PM me your bank-account details, and I’ll take care of it for you. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/36 "2014-09-27T14:21:54Z")
Check your new roof for sun spot leaks. If there are too many, the dope will run slow. ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2014, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/37 "2014-09-27T22:57:33Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > New electricity? What are you doing with the old stuff? Edison’s descendents called. They want their D.C. back. All 489,000 Amps of it. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ruh-roh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@ruh-roh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruh-roh)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2014, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/38 "2014-09-28T13:08:05Z")
> [@Smeghead](#): > > You should always recycle old, used electrons. Very few of the electrons make the trip in the transfer of energy. It’s kind of like lining up all the balls on a pool table touching each other in a line and then hitting one end with the queue ball. Nothing moves except the ball on the other end pops off. With AC it’s more like those Newton’s Cradle things with the balls swinging back and forth. Maybe the OP could convert to solar or a wind generator and help to save the planet from China’s carbon dump. Of course that would greatly limit the time when she/he could access the Dope, assuming they could still afford a computer after buying all the stuff necessary for that. If money is no object, then a basement full of lead-acid batteries would solve the “when” problem. And rest assured the NSA is well aware of your move. You won’t have to notify them. Although you may have to show your papers at numerous checkpoints as you travel (I assume you have them all in order), but I feel much safer knowing that your movements are not a terroristic threat. ---
**Author:** ![monavis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e0b2c6/32.png) [@monavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monavis)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2014, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/39 "2014-10-10T11:27:37Z")
> [@RealityChuck](#): > > You don’t have to do anything. The Board doesn’t pay any attention to where you are; as long as you get your login correct, you can reach it from anywhere. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![monavis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e0b2c6/32.png) [@monavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monavis)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2014, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514/40 "2014-10-10T11:30:43Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > New electricity? What are you doing with the old stuff? I am leaving ti for the new owners, isn’t that nice of me? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-new-address/699514.md?page=3)