# Stealing from the SDMB? Metatus.com **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 28, 2002, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000 "2002-08-28T22:08:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2002, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/141 "2002-09-02T23:20:23Z")
_sigh_ People, I know the SD Staff has no authority whatsoever over what you post on any board outside of this one. However, we have asked numerous times in this thread not to post on these other boards, and to leave the matter to the legal experts at the Reader. If you feel this request is ungrounded, and you MUST post there anyway, please don’t talk about it here. We really don’t want to look like we’re fuelling the fire whilst our legal team is on their backs. I hope that makes sense to those of you whose personal grief is obviously more important than the credibility of the Straight Dope Message Board. Thanks a lot. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2002, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/142 "2002-09-02T23:22:38Z")
Eh, whatever. I won’t mention it here then, but when they copy my posts _using my name_ I’m damn well gonna say something regardless of what the moderators of a different board say. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2002, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/143 "2002-09-02T23:27:55Z")
Posting about it here is the part we CAN control, so yes, kindly knock it off. As for anyone’s decision to post there anyway, knowing that a) they’re a bunch of thieves who delete any criticism, and b) it conflicts with the interest of the legal stance of the SDMB: thanks so much for your consideration. “Eh, whatever”, indeed. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2002, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/144 "2002-09-02T23:42:31Z")
I believe I said I wouldn’t mention it here again, didn’t I? My “eh whatever” was in response to your attempt to tell us where we can/can’t post. I hadn’t seen a previous request to not mention it here (but I may have missed something) ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/145 "2002-09-03T07:25:18Z")
**Coldfire** - Yes, I must admit that Isolde’s Man was me. I was curious to see what sort of response they actually have, if any. It would appear that there are some real folks there that think it’s a real board. If I could figure out a way to do it, I would send those deluded folks a message and try to send them here, to the one true faith… (hehe) but I don’t think it’s a good idea. I will cease posting there, because if it indangers legal efforts, I don’t want to be the party that means they can’t be stopped. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/146 "2002-09-03T15:36:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by brachyrhynchos \* > \*\*I’m waiting for them to take a dopefest thread: > > _A Dopey Getogether!_\* (\* changed by their bot) Take a look at the [thread](http://www.metatus.com/forum/eng/viewtopic.php?t=1557&highlight=meet) with the post that Zyada quoted. ---
**Author:** ![Algernon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a183cd/32.png) [@Algernon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algernon)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/147 "2002-09-03T22:14:20Z")
I respect the request to not post here, but I’m assuming that the following witticism worship is still allowed… > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Anubis_ > Ah. I have a short attention > [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Fenris_ > You mind your phraseology! > > Mayor Fenris Shinn I hate this overused phrase, but these posts made me laugh out loud. **Anubis** , **Fenris** , it’s witty gems like these which make me proud to be a Doper!! (er, HC’er that is) Bravo!! ---
**Author:** ![Anubis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dfb087/32.png) [@Anubis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anubis)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/148 "2002-09-03T22:26:32Z")
Awww, no one’s ever said my posts have made them laugh before. :o Thanks, **Algernon** , you made my day. ::kisses Algernon on the cheek:: Muuuuuuuuuuuah! ---
**Author:** ![capacitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e47774/32.png) [@capacitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capacitor)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/149 "2002-09-03T23:01:24Z")
This metaus site is supposed to be insightful? They got millitant atheists that make Fred Phelps look peaceful by comparison. ---
**Author:** ![reprise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/150 "2002-09-03T23:30:32Z")
You have to admit that their [disclaimer](http://www.metatus.com/forum/eng/disclaimer.php) is somewhat ironic. > [@](#): > > Please note that METATUS does not monitor the contents of posted messages and is not responsible for any messages posted. METATUS hereby expressly disclaims to the fullest extent permitted by law any and all liabilities in relation to the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any message, and is not responsible for the content of any message. The messages solely express the view of the author of the message, not the views of METATUS or any entity associated with METATUS. METATUS **disclaims all intents to publish any of the messages posted on the website**. (bolding mine) Their [About Us](http://www.metatus.com/forum/eng/aboutus.php) section is also perversely amusing. Having waded through a lot of the trash over there last night, I got the the impression was several posts that the SDMB might not be the only messageboard whose threads are being ripped off and republished on Metatus/HiCow. ---
**Author:** ![reprise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2002, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/151 "2002-09-03T23:32:54Z")
Oh yeah. There’s a thread there right now supposedly started by Cecil. [Stealing From the Straight Dope](http://www.metatus.com/forum/eng/viewtopic.php?t=1848&PHPSESSID=b7ae96ec727ce2dd6d407c808da27345) ---
**Author:** ![Hamadryad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@Hamadryad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamadryad)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/152 "2002-09-04T03:34:33Z")
Wooooooooooow, was that ever blazingly stupid. ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_The\_Diver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Buck\_The\_Diver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_The_Diver)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/153 "2002-09-04T03:52:10Z")
Why, how VERY odd. That thread has now vanished into the electronic ether. ---
**Author:** ![reprise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/154 "2002-09-04T04:01:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Buck The Diver \* > \*\*Why, how VERY odd. That thread has now vanished into the electronic ether. \*\* They seem to be doing the occasional bit of moderation. It seems like stuff posted overnight my time (I’m GMT+10) stays up for most of the morning (they are GMT+8) and then gets deleted. What’s really galling is that their mods/admins aren’t posting any threads telling people to stop it. ---
**Author:** ![Atreyu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@Atreyu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atreyu)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/155 "2002-09-04T04:38:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by reprise \* > \*\*What’s really galling is that their mods/admins aren’t posting any threads telling people to stop it. \*\* I _strongly_ suspect that the mods/admins are the ones doing some, if not all, of the pilfering. ---
**Author:** ![t-keela](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@t-keela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/t-keela)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/156 "2002-09-04T05:51:54Z")
Guys, I’m new here but I’m loyal! It’s obvious to me we’re dealing w/ a group of people who are jealous and lack originality. I surfed their turf shortly and found several threads which were stolen, many that were just friggin’ ignorant, and a few which somewhat alarmed me. [http://www.metatus.com/forum/eng/viewtopic.php?t=17777](http://www.metatus.com/forum/eng/viewtopic.php?t=17777) Some threads were simply bigoted and biased opinions which were posted as fact and not rebutted. The current affairs forum reads more like the rantings of madmen. Worse yet, they seemed to have the approval of the mods.(I’m not arguing their validity, just making note that neither do they) Perhaps they are our Nemesis, you know… “Fighting for Ignorance since ?” (anybody got a date?) If we truly are in service to the cause, this ignorant ass bunch must be stopped or “enlightened” Peace…🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TheLoadedDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/157 "2002-09-04T09:20:29Z")
Also deleted: Why are you stealing posts? Then there’s this: " he newest registered user is [Coldfire](http://www.metatus.com/forum/eng/viewtopic.php?t=1864)" :eek: ---
**Author:** ![TheLoadedDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/158 "2002-09-04T10:51:09Z")
**t-keela** , they’ve removed the thread you linked to. I guess someone over there is monitoring this SDMB thread closely. I’ve registered over there because when I tried to open the “why are you stealing…?” thread, I was prompted to log in, rather than getting a “thread does not exist” message (it’s definitely gone though), and also so that we have somebody in a similar timezone who can watch all the forums including the _Into The Night_ one which is members only (and also rates highly on the ewww scale). I don’t think I’ll be posting. ---
**Author:** ![TheLoadedDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/159 "2002-09-04T11:00:38Z")
Aaah… just seen **Coldie** ’s request not to post there on page three of this thread. Seems reasonable enough. I won’t. ---
**Author:** ![reprise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2002, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000/160 "2002-09-04T11:00:54Z")
I registered too - although not with this nick - mostly so I can keep an eye on the closed forum. Haven’t posted and have no intention of doing so. I’m not sure whether their software stops people using a registered name altogether or whether it allows the use of name with the status “guest” underneath it instead of “member” (if you’ve checked out any of the profiles or gone into ‘options’, you’ll see just how stripped down their software is); I’ll check it out tomorrow. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealing-from-the-sdmb-metatus-com/126000.md?page=9)