http://www.answerbag.com/profile/12758 New Answerbag answers from AB-Rich Tue, 29 May 2012 00:21:51 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 00:21:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11985508 vanilla icecream goes really well with ___________!<br /><br />Watermelon. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:33:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11985508 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11921151 How many people will drop out of AB because of the annoying surveys?<br /><br />Those without ad-blocking software are seeing an ad module powered by Google in the form of a survey beneath the first answer to every question. Right now some folks are unable to view answers beneath the module, but that's not how it's supposed to work. A fix should be pushed tomorrow morning.... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:54:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11921151 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11237891 Will some body tell me if they see my question or their answer to my question actually going through the home page? (STAFF NOTE: Do Not Delete)<br /><br />This is a known issue, I replied to Bornabrit individually just now but if this is more widespread, any info or details you can provide about the browser you're using will help us troubleshoot--please feel free to post them here. Thanks! Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:54:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11237891 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11152370 In Scrabble, how is it possible to score 617 points in a single move?<br /><br />What if you added all 7 letters onto an existing letter or word such that it covered two triple word scores? Then you'd get 9 times the value of the letters, plus the bonus--maybe 617 is achievable that way? Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:58:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11152370 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11083973 I am a horrible singer, but I would like to be the lead singer of a Christian band. How can I improve my voice in less than a year?<br /><br />Auto-Tune? <a data-lk="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/auto-tune.html" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/auto-tune.html</a> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:22:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11083973 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10954425 Anyone, esp longtime ABers, have any idea why this question was removed? Anyone else getting really annoyed at the "Offense Police"?<br /><br />This was our error, but not from a wrongly-accepted flag. The person who asked this question had their account mistakenly nuked, thus deleting all their content. I restored the question, and we're working to restore the account. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:56:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10954425 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10937571 What is in your opinion the most beautifull language to sing in?<br /><br />Can't believe no one's said Portuguese... ;) <object width="425" height="349"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/So718wk426c?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="349" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"/></object> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:18:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10937571 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10540987 To the beer drinkers on AB, if you could only drink one brand of beer for the rest of your life which would you choose?<br /><br />If I get a whole brand, I'd have to go with the Green Flash lineup: http://www.greenflashbrew.com/ Anything Chuck brews it's an honor to drink... ;) Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:14:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10540987 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10529911 Anyone get pranked yet today?<br /><br />Yes. A lunch cart had a cardboard box nearby with holes in it and the lid closed, with a sign saying "Free kittens! Please open quietly, they're sleeping." I opened the box quietly. It wasn't free kittens. It was...wait, I might use that idea myself next year ;). Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:09:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10529911 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10435894 Do you think that the SETI program could be dangerous to the human race?<br /><br />No. SETI listens for signals, it doesn't send them. Except for once in 1974 (the Arecibo message http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arecibo_message , Earth has never sent a message specifically intended for aliens. However, we have been sending signals into space in the form of radio and TV... Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:05:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10435894 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10189908 What kind of fuel is burned by jet engines?<br /><br />This question has been asked and answered here, with sources cited: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10146628 but the short answer is kerosene. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:04:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10189908 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10189889 What's the best book about the Borgia family?<br /><br />Assuming you'd like something nonfiction and relatively recent, I'd suggest The Borgias and their Enemies 1431-1519, by Christopher Hibbert, published in 2008. Here's a link to the Worldcat database so you can find it in your local library: ... Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:55:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10189889 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10033308 Who wants to join me to say MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAY to all AB’s Staff and Members?<br /><br />Thanks everyone--merry merry to you and yours too! Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:59:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10033308 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9684537 Why do so many comments and replies just vanish off AB - some to return and others not too?<br /><br />We're aware of this. And I've never played Warcraft ;). Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:13:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9684537 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9437514 Can you explain the lyrics: "moved down to Scarsdale... where the hell am I?"<br /><br />This is from Hey Nineteen, a Steely Dan song about a guy, the 'sole survivor' of his long-ago college crew, dating a much younger girl. This particular line seems to imply the people his own age moved to the suburbs and he's the last one left. More (and better) analysis can be found here: ... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:47:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9437514 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9408708 Is getting a frisbee stuck on the roof a necessary echelon we climb toward maturity...? How often have you done this?<br /><br />I think so. For better or worse, the experience teaches (forces?) us to be mindful of limits and conditions when playing. My friends and I put several frisbees on rooftops or in tall trees or unfriendly backyards when we were kids. Untangling the problem of how to get the frisbee back, and who... Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:29:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9408708 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9110569 Cats or dogs?<br /><br />Share your answer here... Sun, 30 May 2010 11:27:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9110569 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9110567 What's the most disturbing film you've seen?<br /><br />Share your answer here... Sun, 30 May 2010 11:25:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9110567 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9110557 I once drank a full soda bottle<br /><br />Share your answer here... Sun, 30 May 2010 11:20:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9110557 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8523484 Have we lost out Adult section? There seem to be a LOT of sexually explicit questions appearing on the general list<br /><br />This is a system problem, not a policy decision. Adult content will be routed to its own place and not on the main AB page. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:40:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8523484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8522134 Will somebody please explain to me , what is a Bad Tag?<br /><br />Now when you post a question, along with choosing a category you can now add tags as well. Some tags are automatically generated from the text of the question, but you can enter new ones too. If a question has inappropriate or misleading tags, use the bad tag flag and we'll review it. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:26:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8522134 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7554156 Does a Ph.D thesis have to be a completely original idea? If a Ph.D final thesis has to be an original contribution to what you're studying, how is it possible for every student to come up with new original ideas without their being in duplicates?<br /><br />An original idea and an original contribution to a field are very different. Part of graduate work is to systematically review the current state of the field via published literature, to explore in ridiculous depth the specific area you&#039;re interested in. You will very quickly find that... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:17:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7554156 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7364188 Is there a bug with asking questions right now?<br /><br />Let&#039;s see ;) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:17:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7364188 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7310010 So....the curious bag and the official know-it-all have cornered the market in q&a! shall we all just collect our redundancy and go home now?<br /><br /> Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:39:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7310010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6936455 What is the hardest AB level to achieve,in your opinion?<br /><br />Statistically, that would be level 2. Roughly 92% of registered users never make it that far ;). Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:27:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6936455 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6907695 What up AB RICH can you say hello to the ANSWERBAG?<br /><br />Yo ;) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:24:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6907695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6639780 Have you ever been to a junkyard? what were you looking for?<br /><br />I found a radiator for a 1979 MGB. Fri, 29 May 2009 11:41:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6639780 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6473599 Does/should Popularity transcend Talent?<br /><br />The easy answer is no, talent should trump popularity. It gets more complicated when you consider who has to judge someone&#039;s relative talent level, and by what standards. Both talent and popularity give you the ability to get certain things done, just in different ways. Both can be used... Tue, 12 May 2009 10:47:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6473599 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6456133 Would you scream if you saw a giant bug?<br /><br />Maybe if I saw this one ;) Sun, 10 May 2009 10:28:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6456133 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5887962 Mr. RIch, or anyone out there that can help. How many users does AB have as of March 2009?<br /><br />Over 900,000 accounts have been registered as of today. And many more people view the site without being registered--that number is around 12 million unique visitors per month these days. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:35:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5887962 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5774178 Do you listen to jazz music?<br /><br />Very much so, recorded and live. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:45:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5774178 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5743751 Are we now getting a penalty of -10 points for every flag we do that is not accepted? This just happened to a friend of mine.<br /><br />Moderators have always had the ability to penalize for repeated frivolous flags, but we very, very rarely do so. That policy has not changed. If you feel you&#039;ve received an unwarranted moderation penalty, feel free to submit a link via feedback and we&#039;ll review it. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:40:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5743751 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5742708 Do you think AB-Rich drives a Pinto?<br /><br />No ;). http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32480 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:59:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5742708 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5464406 How many answers did you have on 911?<br /><br />Okay, I can confirm as some of you have that the tab-clicking workaround no longer works, but thanks for the documentation, which should help the devs figure it out. Re the group category, feel free to submit a request through the regular channels, but locking out other users is counter to what... Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:29:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5464406 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5377153 When you encounter a loon on Answerbag, is it worth pointing out to him or her that he or she is, in fact, a loon? Please, only non-loons to answer this question<br /><br />No. Don&#039;t feed the loons ;). Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:16:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5377153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5273616 If you could say anything to your mother what would it be?<br /><br />I&#039;m happier than I ever imagined, and I wouldn&#039;t be where I am today without you. Thanks, and I love you. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:58:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5273616 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5267805 What is your favorite demotivational poster?<br /><br />I like this one... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:41:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5267805 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5238925 I just tried to change my nickname to include the word flight in it, and it said "your nickname can not contain the word flight in it." What is that all about? Does anyone know? Any theories? :)<br /><br />You may now include the word &quot;flight&quot; in a username. I have no idea why it was on our ban list. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:33:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5238925 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5093583 Has anyone noticed, that since Joel left, AB seems to be going further and further down hill - and that nothing likes to work any more?<br /><br />The holiday has definitely put us behind, but our devs will be attacking the bug queue when they return. Update--the pagination bug is fixed, and we're working on site performance issues. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:04:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5093583 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5077364 Who would win: AB Rich or Scubabob in a breath hold event?:) Back your answer up or Rich gets a Rhino added to his burden<br /><br />Well, sitting in my recliner I just held my breath for 1:15--how much do I lose by? ;) Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:31:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5077364 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5071105 The site has recently stopped me from leaving comments, is anyone else having this glitch?<br /><br />Apologies, we are aware of this one. It&#039;s been reported, but I don&#039;t know yet the cause or ETA for a fix...stay tuned. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:11:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5071105 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4865317 Who would like to join me in thanking Answerbag staff and community leaders for all the work they have done in 2008?<br /><br />On behalf of the rest of the staff and our most awesome CLs, you&#039;re welcome ;). Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:32:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4865317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4813401 Who thinks AB-Rich should be wearing a Christmas hat in his photo on the main page?<br /><br />Finally, a site upgrade request I can handle myself ;) Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:14:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4813401 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4781974 What food products that are no longer made do you miss? I miss "Buc Wheats" cereal and "Choc-O-Lite" candy bars.<br /><br />Steve&#039;s Ice Cream, especially the Monster Cookies variety. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:27:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4781974 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4768872 Why does my Avatar keep disapearing?<br /><br />This has been fixed, but if it recurs please send a message via the feedback link at the bottom of every page. Thanks! Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:50:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4768872 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4735812 Is there somebody smart enough among the Answerbag staff to recategorize and understand that evolution applies to all of biology, not just human<br /><br />Done, but in the future please submit these requests via feedback. Thanks. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:01:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4735812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4724910 Are the AB staff on answerbag everyday<br /><br />Yes. Happy Thanksgiving ;) Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:06:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4724910 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4707813 Some of my questions marked duplicate, were asked before the suggested question, does anyone look at this before they pull the trigger on making the change?<br /><br />This is a known glitch; the question asked earliest should be the one preserved. It&#039;s on our list ;) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:49:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4707813 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4683026 What do you want to do to a pencil that breaks in the middle of writing a word?<br /><br />One word: kindling ;) Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:22:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4683026 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4661281 Do you know a Fulbright scholar personally?<br /><br />Yes, a friend of mine got a Fulbright to study people&#039;s everyday information seeking practices in Finland. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:24:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4661281 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4579470 If AB joel and AB rich got into a fight, who would win?<br /><br />I&#039;m a lover, not a fighter ;). I&#039;m pretty sure I could outdrink him, though ;) Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:51:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4579470 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4578898 What was the last thing you repaired yourself?<br /><br />The taillight of my pickup truck. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:57:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4578898 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4526156 I'm about to go on a run. That last time you actually "ran", how far did you go?<br /><br />94 feet, the length of a basketball court Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:18:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4526156 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4474544 If AB started a baseball team, what position would you play?<br /><br />Umpire ;) Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:22:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4474544 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4312574 What's with this big sign, Welcome to Answerbag, sign up now?<br /><br />It&#039;s a glitch, thanks to all who&#039;ve reported it. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:45:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4312574 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4178202 How many songs have the lyrics "Na na na..." in them? (Eg, Hey Jude and the "Hey hey hey, good-bye" song)<br /><br />Lovin&#039;, Touchin&#039;, Squeezin&#039; by Journey has an all-time na na na na na outro. Great, now this song will be going through my head all day ;) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:37:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4178202 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4165029 Has anyone else noticed the bug that causes you to search through questions, even when you have selected "search for members" ? I have noticed this for a couple of months now.<br /><br />We&#039;re aware of this. Thanks for the reports. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:29:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4165029 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4113043 Are you scared of future employers finding stuff you said on AB?<br /><br />If you are, just send a message via Feedback with a link to what you&#039;d like removed. We do this all the time ;). Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:50:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4113043 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4064057 Do you think AB should remove the Most Inquisitive leaderboard? (Please)<br /><br />We&#039;re considering it. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:49:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4064057 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987991 Does anyone know what Hawaiian island would be the best for hiking to waterfalls and honeymooning? Can someone give me the break down on what each island is sort of known for?<br /><br />For hiking, waterfalls and honeymooning, I&#039;d say the north shore of Kauai or the east side of Maui by Hana. Both get amazing amounts of rain, and have haunt-your-dreams-forever greenery and scenery. Generally, the windward (east) side and the interior mountains of every island tend to... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:46:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3987991 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3971542 Anyone know if AB has plans to implement an "ignore" feature to free members from the comments of obnoxious AB members?<br /><br />We&#039;ve considered it, and there are some excellent points here about the finer details of how it&#039;s been implemented on other sites, and how it might be implemented here. What we wouldn&#039;t want to do is introduce a feature that could be abused, or that would work against the spirit... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:10:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3971542 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940723 Why can we no longer sort our own questions and answers by category or number of points received? I've asked via feedback, but no answer yet:(<br /><br />I&#039;ve noticed this too; I&#039;ll ask ;) Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:03:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3940723 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3907246 Anybody want to join me in wishing the AB staff and the CL's a Happy Labor Day?<br /><br />Thanks all...Happy Labor Day back atcha! Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:14:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3907246 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3889606 Do some of you think that some other AB users and not staff are evil geniuses?<br /><br />Why can&#039;t I be an evil genius too? ;) Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:22:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3889606 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3847026 When was the last time the bag got washed?<br /><br />Never. We dry clean regularly, though ;) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:58:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3847026 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3812273 Why doesnt the AB staff use the AB newsletter to inform everyone about new categories, and category experts?<br /><br />When Joel comes back from his newlywed vacation we&#039;ll discuss the future of the newsletter...stay tuned. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:48:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3812273 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3749079 How long does it take to get a Confirmation in your Email from Answerbag?<br /><br />AOL frequently filters our registration emails, but I just manually confirmed you, so you should be all set. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:35:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3749079 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3720345 Do categories self generate on AB? I have been wondering for a long time. I mean, there's a category called "singing in the shower" and another called "salt"?? The "salt" category has only one question (shocking!). Are there too many sub-categories on AB?<br /><br />Maybe. I thought the Singing in the shower category was ridiculous too--until I saw how many questions on exactly that subject people have submitted. Now I like it. When evaluating new category suggestions, our moderators are instructed to take into account how many questions might... Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:47:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3720345 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3669422 How, exactly, does SPAM (no site, but asking the same question numerous times, numerous profiles, and ages listed, with, say 10 flagged as dupes) get rated on the "most answers" leaderboard (see 1st answer for the question asked, and ranking)?<br /><br />Good catch--though it would be hard to discount legitimate answers to duplicate questions in the leaderboards. Thanks for the feedback. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:26:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3669422 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3571548 Is this my whole life ? Sitting on this God Damned computer on these Q&A sites . I cant even go away from the house without thinking about being on these sites . I ignore my family and wait to the last minute to do what I need to do . WHY?<br /><br />On Q&amp;A sites you receive positive feedback when you&#039;ve helped and/or entertained someone else. In real life, sometimes you can put in a lot more effort, and get a lot less appreciation. If that&#039;s true for you, find a way to let the people around you know it. Answerbag will be... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:41:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3571548 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3558823 Can anyone who has been PB’d still become Community Leaders or is being PB’d one-strike-and-you’re-out as far as becoming a CL is concerned?<br /><br />Like Andy said, many folks who have spent time in the PB have gone on to forge CL-worthy careers. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:13:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3558823 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3555252 Do you have any ideas that will make the AB newsletter more interesting? ( Sorry Rich...)<br /><br />I&#039;m waiting to read everyone&#039;s responses to this question before sending out the next one ;). Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:50:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3555252 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3555102 Is it worth paying all that money for an ipod?<br /><br />It was to me. I travel a lot, and an iPod plus noise-canceling headphones has made many, many airport and airplane hours pass much more pleasantly. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:29:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3555102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3554570 How far from school (elementary, Jr High/Middle School, or High School) did you live? How'd you get there and back? Did you walk? Ride a bike? Ride a bus? Parents drive you? Some other way? (What?)<br /><br />Elementary, 1/3 mile, walked Jr. high, 2 miles downhill, skateboarded High school, across the street, hopped the fence Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:20:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3554570 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3533731 My family and I are going to Hawaii soon and we are going to the islands O'ahu and Maui. What are some of your suggestions on things to do while in Hawaii. (We are open to traveling anywhere in said islands.)<br /><br />Drive the road to Hana on Maui. Unforgettable ;) Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:47:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3533731 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3525410 AB just emailed me:<br /><br />Um, we batch approved 10-20 flags, out of thousands submitted per day, during a recent test. The test occurred because the moderation system was bottlenecked, and has now been upgraded. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:23:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3525410 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3499955 How do you become an AB employee? and can I fill out an application :)<br /><br />Actually, the number of full-time employees working exclusively on AB is...zero. Joel, Jon, Sunny and Adam work for Demand Media, and split their time between AB and other projects. The rest of us are part-time contractors with day jobs. So I guess no one really works here...no wonder... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:24:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3499955 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3499269 I was involved in a motorcycle accident. The accident was caused by a mechanical problem. So here is the problem. I want to ride but am scared out of my pants to get back on the bike. How do I get over this?<br /><br />The main reason we ride motorcycles is because they&#039;re so much fun, but even riders who&#039;ve never had an accident get a scare sometimes. If fear is outweighing the fun for you, due to an accident or anything else, it&#039;s pretty natural not to ride for a while. If you do want to... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:53:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3499269 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484117 Have you ever noticed that AB-Rich's eyes follow you as you walk across the room, no matter where you are?<br /><br />Do you guys know how many programming hours went into that? ;) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:12:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3484117 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3412355 If you created your own Martial Art/Fighting System,What would you name it?<br /><br />I&#039;d go to the kung fu style generator here: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~pound/kungfu.html Insane Mantis Fist? Deadly Wolf Lunge? Unfathomable Gecko Assault? Hours of fun ;) Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:06:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3412355 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3310485 Where is my AB newsletter, that I signed up for? The one with the latest wacky, wild, and thought provoking questions?<br /><br />One was sent out today--hope you enjoy it. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:27:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3310485 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3285010 What is the earliest TV program you can remember watching?<br /><br />Wonderama http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderama Kids are people too! Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:35:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3285010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3260485 Can you name some "average joe" celebrities?<br /><br />John Goodman Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:55:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3260485 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3050569 True or false - if you buy something through AB you will get points?<br /><br />False ;) Fri, 23 May 2008 12:42:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3050569 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3038492 Is there an emotion you would like to get rid of?<br /><br />Fear. Imagine a world where no one had any ;) Thu, 22 May 2008 00:29:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3038492 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3022205 A winner is not one who never fails, but one who never quits! What do you think?<br /><br />That philosophy only works if your goals are never wrong, conditions never change, and your cumulative time and effort couldn&#039;t be better spent elsewhere. Tue, 20 May 2008 01:19:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3022205 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3021866 When was the last time you were able to upload graphics on Answerbag?<br /><br />We&#039;ve had five or six reports of this. It&#039;s on our list. Mon, 19 May 2008 23:25:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3021866 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3019894 I know of a couplr of people who are totally afraid to speak their minds because of fear of retribution by D/R, whatever--This is beginning to smell like a very censored and controlled site-I think I might just say BYE-<br /><br />This is a moderated site...if you think that equates to censored and controlled and you&#039;re not comfortable with that, well, thanks for giving Answerbag a chance. Mon, 19 May 2008 18:18:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3019894 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2991309 NOW CASTING for a new AB Horror Flick called "The Hazing". Would you like to be part of it? See http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2983604 and my answer here, for the starting scenarios. We need actors, actresses, and production people, including writers.<br /><br />Maybe Joel, myself and the rest of the staff can play some random pile of corpses ;). Thu, 15 May 2008 22:49:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2991309 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2990087 For someone who has never really drank tea before, what could be considered a good tea to try first?<br /><br />Bigelow&#039;s &#039;Constant Comment&#039; is a good blend if you like a hint of orange with your tea Thu, 15 May 2008 19:46:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2990087 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2987507 What is a hooding ceremony?<br /><br />When you get a PhD, you also get an obscure piece of academic regalia called a doctoral hood. The ceremony at which you receive that is called the hooding ceremony, which is different from regular commencement. Usually the chair of your dissertation committee puts the hood around your neck, and... Thu, 15 May 2008 13:45:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2987507 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2982682 Man, I'm having the worst time with AB glitches today. How about we try and get the powers that be to do something about it! I mean what are we paying those guys for? Whose with me?<br /><br />We&#039;ve had some system slowness and email notification glitches today--but anytime you experience that, it usually means we&#039;re doing some testing, maintenance or upgrades to make your Answerbag experience that much more awesome ;). Thanks for your patience! Wed, 14 May 2008 21:57:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2982682 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2980063 Do you believe that citation helps reenforce an argument point?<br /><br />Only if the arguers are open to modifying their positions. Otherwise, citation only gives them more attack points (the author of the citation, its perceived validity and/or applicability to the current discussion etc.). Of course, if arguers were open to modifying their positions, they&#039;d... Wed, 14 May 2008 15:03:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2980063 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2975256 Do you really believe that any one group of ABers holds sway over the AB staff? or is it just paranoia?<br /><br />It&#039;s true, and it&#039;s time for the truth to be revealed. AB-Joel and I are that group ;). Tue, 13 May 2008 23:28:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2975256 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2971251 Do you ABers think the AB staff or owners of the website sell our personal information provided when we joined and what we have revealed through our answers to scammers and merchants? Why?<br /><br />Section 4 of our Privacy policy (linked at the bottom of every page) gives you the full legalese if you&#039;re interested ;). Tue, 13 May 2008 14:07:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2971251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2955892 What happens after you report a troll?<br /><br />We look at the link provided and the histories of both users. If the complaint is &quot;hey, someone downrated me,&quot; we&#039;ll only intervene if it&#039;s a pattern of consistent downrates against a particular user. If the complaint is about profanity or other bad behavior we&#039;ll... Sun, 11 May 2008 11:04:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2955892 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2949339 Am I the only one that finds it suspicious, and extremely over the top that AB has put a couple of our well known users in the PB until 2035? Don't you find that to be quite excessive?<br /><br />It&#039;s a system thing. Nuking an account removes all the Q&A; accounts that are suspended indefinitely default to a p-box of 9999 days, hence the 2035. Sat, 10 May 2008 11:00:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2949339 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2939181 When you look back at old relationships...don't you think it would have never workout anyway and wished you got out of it sooner?<br /><br />No. Relationships are about enjoying getting to know each other and hopefully growing in the process, not finding the speediest path to deciding you&#039;re incompatible--that&#039;s online dating ;). Thu, 08 May 2008 22:38:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2939181 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2931965 What is your favourite album by the Police?<br /><br />Zenyatta Mondatta. Driven To Tears/When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What&#039;s Still Around is the classic Police one-two punch ;) Thu, 08 May 2008 01:18:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2931965 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2922045 What is Answerbag's policy about fill in the blank questions?<br /><br />We&#039;re reviewing this. Initially, all fill-in-the-blank questions were deemed nonsense, but then there were many being rejected that were otherwise in the form of a question and more understandable than some other questions we were accepting, so we softened that stance. Since then,... Tue, 06 May 2008 19:41:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2922045