Record Store Day was this week. (There’s some discrepancy on when exactly. I’ve seen reports saying April 18 and April 19.)
Did you celebrate?
Yes, I went to a record store. But I didn’t buy anything.
Yes, I went to a record store. And I did buy something.
Yes, I went to more than one record store. But I didn’t buy anything.
Yes, I went to more than one record store. And I bought something at at least one of them.
Yes, I went to more than one record store. And I bought something at all of them.
No, I didn’t go to a record store this week. But I do go to record stores.
No, I didn’t go to a record store this week. I stopped going to record stores long ago.
No, I didn’t go to a record store this week. There are no records stores near me.
Why didn’t anybody tell me it was Record Store Day? I would have gone to one if I had known.
It’s 2026. Who buys physical media?
Something something something other
What hand do you write with and which shoe do you usually put on first?
I write with my right hand and put my right shoe on first.
I write with my right hand and put my left shoe on first.
I write with my left hand and put my right shoe on first.
I write with my left hand and put my left shoe on first.
something else
Which hand do you write with and which ear do you usually listen to your phone with?
I am right-handed and right-eared
I am right-handed and left-eared
I am right-handed and random-eared
I am left-handed and left-eared
I am left-handed and right-eared
I am left-handed and random-eared
Something else
I’m seeing significantly more typos in (other) SD threads than in previous years. Why is this?
Dopers are, on average, becoming stupider.
Dopers are, on average, becoming more careless (or less pedantic)
Dopers’ thumbs, on average, are getting bigger.
Dopers’ eyesight, on average, is getting worse.
Dopers, on average, are becoming more likely to think that everyone will eventually figure out what they mean.
Other
Karen, on average, is getting smarter or more eagle-eyed.
Objection! Assumes facts not in evidence!
JohnT
April 20, 2026, 9:02pm
6716
We’ve all done (assuming) 2FA codes (where to login to an account, a 6-digit number (typically) gets sent to your phone/email).
Have you ever received a 2FA code which was 10 or less (like 000009)?
Yes
No
I have never done a 2FA code
I’ve been kind of amazed at the number of veteran Dopers I’ve encountered. Outside of veterans’ groups, I don’t think I’ve ever encountered so many fellow veterans (especially submarine veterans). So I’m curious how many of you have served (reserves count) in your country’s:
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Coast Guard (or equivalent)
Space Force
Peace Corps (or equivalent)
I never served
Loach
April 21, 2026, 7:19pm
6718
Do you live in a touristy area? Define “touristy” and “area” as you like. The thought behind the question is seeing if where you live you are affected by an influx of visitors for the purpose of tourism. Also define “affected” as you wish but basically do tourists cause you to modify your life or behavior because of traffic, crowds etc. Answer as best you can and don’t stress if you think the answers don’t fit your situation exactly. It will all be ok.
I live in an area that draws in tourists year round
There is tourism here but it’s mostly seasonal
Nothing to see here, little to no tourism
There is a specific event or several events that bring in visitors but little to no tourism the rest of the time
Other because if there isn’t an option that fits my very specific answer you will be hearing from me
markn_1
April 21, 2026, 7:22pm
6719
Do you ever use the speaker phone mode when you’re talking on the phone?
Yes, but only when I’m alone and can’t be heard by others
Yes, but only when I’m around certain people that I know
Yes, I use it where strangers might overhear me, but only in certain situations (maybe outdoors, in a large crowd, etc)
Yes, I use it in public and I don’t care if who overhears me
No, never
My phone doesn’t have a speaker phone mode
I don’t talk on the phone
I don’t have a phone
Something else
Have you ever been able to Hula-Hoop?
That is, maintain a hula-hoop spinning around your waist at will, not just for a few moments until you lose control.
If you were given a yo-yo right now, how much yo-yoing skillz would you be able to demonstrate?
I would impress the hell outta folks
I would be able to perform a move or two
I would try a trick or two, but it would be a bit messy
I would look like a monkey trying to untangle a string of Christmas lights
Other
I absolutely expect and need to be able to cast a vote in all polls in this thread:
Which bands have you seen live?
Rolling Stone Magazine list of the top 50 bands of the rock era.
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
U2
Pink Floyd
Led Zeppelin
The Who
Radiohead
Nirvana
The Velvet Underground
The Doors
The Clash
The Byrds
Oasis
The Beach Boys
The Smiths
The Police
R.E.M.
Depeche Mode
T Rex
Queen
Joy Division
The Strokes
Talking Heads
The Kinks
Metallica
Wilco
Pearl Jam
Guns N Roses
The Band
Deep Purple
Arcade Fire
Genesis
Sly Stone
Stone Roses
CSN&Y
Kraftwerk
AC/DC
The Cure
Black Sabbath
Sex Pistols
Sonic Youth
Primal Scream
Ramones
Public Enemy
Allman Brothers
Cream
Credence Clearwater Revival
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dire Straits
Franz Ferdinand
Which of the following types of performance events have you ever attended in person? (Define as you like, and it can be professional, amateur, school-based, etc.) (Choose all that apply)
Opera
Musical theater (e.g., Broadway-style musical)
Non-musical theater (e.g., dramatic play, comedy play)
Classical music concert
Popular music concert (e.g., rock, country, pop, etc.)
Sports event (e.g., game, match, tournament, etc.)
Spoken-word recital (e.g., poetry reading, etc.)
Live comedy show (e.g., stand-up, improv, etc.)
“Living history” event (e.g., historical re-enactment, Renaissance faire, etc.)
Recording or live broadcast of a television show
Recording or live broadcast of a radio show
Dance performance (e.g., ballet, modern dance, etc.)
Magic show
Circus
Some other sort of live performance
I’ve never been to any sort of live performance, but I would still like to vote
Biotop
April 23, 2026, 11:42pm
6726
As to the above live band poll…
What? No Grateful Dead???
What? No “None of the above”???
None of the above.
What are your favourite competitive rodeo events?
When was the last time you saw a peace sign (
Not counting ones you posted yourself, or in media such as magazines, movies, TV, etc. May be any third party posting (bumper sticker, window decal, graffiti, human fingers
Less than 30 days.
1 to 2 months.
2 to 6 months.
6 months to one year.
1 year to 5 years.
5 to 10 years.
10 to 15 years.
15 to 20 years.
20 to 30 years.
30 to 40 years.
More than 40 years.
markn_1
April 25, 2026, 10:06pm
6730
How susceptible are you to motion sickness?
Not at all; I never get motion sick
I might get slightly motion sick in certain extreme situations
I get a little motion sick in not-uncommon situations
I get moderately motion sick, more than most people I know
I get very motion sick easily and have to take it into consideration in planning my activities
I’m getting motion sick just thinking about this question
Something else
You were warned.
Independent Bookstore Day was Saturday, April 25.
Did you celebrate?
Yes, I went to an independent bookstore. But I didn’t buy anything.
Yes, I went to an independent bookstore. And I did buy something.
Yes, I went to more than one independent bookstore. But I didn’t buy anything.
Yes, I went to more than one independent bookstore. And I bought something at at least one of them.
Yes, I went to more than one independent bookstore. And I bought something at all of them.
No, I didn’t go to an independent bookstore on Saturday. But I do go to independent bookstores.
No, I didn’t go to an independent bookstore on Saturday. I stopped going to independent bookstores long ago.
No, I didn’t go to an independent bookstore on Saturday. There are no independent bookstores near me.
Why didn’t I read Nemo’s post in the discussion thread? I would have gone to one if I had known.
It’s 2026. Who buys physical media?
I buy all my books at big chain bookstores.
I buy all my books on Amazon.
I borrow all my books from the library.
I don’t read books.
Something something something other
) or peace symbol ( 
) in the wild?