It depends on where you are overseaes. We have substantial trouble with spam from some parts of the world and so have set a login and registration challenge in place that may be affecting you. It's an imperfect system but on balance seems better than an endless parade of woody pill ads, and ads for deep discounts on knock off fashions and $34 iphones.
It's a post count threshold. Apparently there was some meme way back before the term meme probably existed about thrifty ways to reuse dryer sheets. I've been here since 2007 and it predates me. I think it's time that was retired. It's not very welcoming to new members as this post shows. The message count is already displayed so there's no need for a label, IMO.
I think it is a bit of whimsy and a historical connection. Let's face it, this can be a pretty serious place. I like the levity. It gives new users something to figure out. Heck, my first time here I had to look up "DW" and all kinds of other things I never saw before.
How about nothing? Or the option to leave that field blank?
As have I, for almost 19 years now.
It's lame and it can make newcomers feel like they are the butt of an inside joke. Since you two ignore it, you shouldn't have any issue if it goes away.
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My eyes thank you for this. I just installed it on Firefox and it works great for this site.
I agree in fact I may not notice it has gone away for months!
Ditto on this request. I like dark mode because it allows me to read the forums when I’m up early without disturbing my spouse.
OK.... I had to post just to read mine.... LOL
Well, gosh. Obviously I care, that's who.
Seems like a petty complaint that's why. YMMV.
Well, gosh, I sure am glad when some internet know it all wants to tell me what I should care about.
I mostly use my iPhone here, so I programmed it to turn on 7-7 almost full warm color as it greatly blunts the brightness, quite useful
