# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=321 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 322 --- ## [Is Cecil Adams A Sock Puppet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cecil-adams-a-sock-puppet/375143)
**Author:** [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2006, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cecil-adams-a-sock-puppet/375143 "2006-10-07T19:01:23Z")
I have admired Cecil Adams for as long as I can remember. That said, Alzheimers disease features prominently in my family and our combined memory span rarely exceeds 5 minutes. Nevertheless, on a list of the 5 people I … --- ## [Search option pet peeve](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-option-pet-peeve/375599)
**Author:** [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2006, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-option-pet-peeve/375599 "2006-10-07T12:40:44Z")
Search option pet peeve: I love the “Ask the…” threads. So I wanted to just do a thread search to find a couple old ones to browse through. No zombie thread rising goin’ on here, just browsing. When I try to do a thr… --- ## [Does clicking on ads benefit the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-clicking-on-ads-benefit-the-sdmb/375452)
**Author:** [@elelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elelle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2006, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-clicking-on-ads-benefit-the-sdmb/375452 "2006-10-06T23:58:47Z")
Well, I’m just plain ignorant of how internet advertising works, but, does it help the SDMB to click on ads? Is it registered in any way? Does the banner ad count more than the Google ads? I normally don’t click/read th… --- ## [Different fonts and colors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-fonts-and-colors/375490)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2006, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-fonts-and-colors/375490 "2006-10-06T17:39:07Z")
So what’s the straight dope on this? You can have all these varieties, but don’t you dare actually use them. Reminds me of “Mother, may I go out to swim?” “Yes, my darling daughter. Hang your clothes on a hickory bra… --- ## [I'm unable to send a private message](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-unable-to-send-a-private-message/374990)
**Author:** [@iwakura43](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iwakura43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2006, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-unable-to-send-a-private-message/374990 "2006-10-06T02:59:09Z")
When I try to send a PM, I get this screen: iwakura43, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this pa… --- ## [When did the "putz" smiley disappear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-putz-smiley-disappear/374787)
**Author:** [@dwc1970](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dwc1970)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2006, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-putz-smiley-disappear/374787 "2006-10-06T01:33:54Z")
I’m usually an observant person and I have an acuity for noticing minor changes, but I’ll be damned that I’ve missed this one for who knows how long. I hadn’t noticed it, but someone in another thread wrote “we need that… --- ## [Great Secret of Freemasonry Thread (Again)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-secret-of-freemasonry-thread-again/375261)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2006, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-secret-of-freemasonry-thread-again/375261 "2006-10-05T21:30:02Z")
Ah, October! The end of another year. As is my custom, I would like to post my periodic thread mentioning the toll-free number for the Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children. In truth the number is on the Net like every… --- ## [Double Post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-post/374780)
**Author:** [@Caridwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caridwen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-post/374780 "2006-09-30T23:58:05Z")
I couldn’t seem to find the answer in the stickies. Do I post here if I make a double post or should I email a mod? I tried to send a message but it said it was disabled. I made one here Thank you --- ## [Test Quote Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-quote-tags/374699)
**Author:** [@Civil\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Civil_Guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2006, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-quote-tags/374699 "2006-09-30T23:53:02Z")
I somehow seem to have gotten myself in a weird error loop; keep getting this odd ‘message too short’ error. --- ## [What does our Money go towards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-our-money-go-towards/374275)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2006, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-our-money-go-towards/374275 "2006-09-29T18:40:40Z")
Maybe this has been posted already. I already read why the site is slow in another thread. I was wondering how our money is spent. 15$ \* 60,000 people = 900,000$ How much is divided amongst moderators vs maintenence? H… --- ## [Testing, testing....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/374500)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2006, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/374500 "2006-09-29T01:06:19Z")
Here goes… http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l53/elbows\_01/IMG\_0003.jpg --- ## [part test, part suggestion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/part-test-part-suggestion/374430)
**Author:** [@Mathochist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mathochist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2006, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/part-test-part-suggestion/374430 "2006-09-28T22:55:58Z")
Evidently there’s a script available for vBulletin called LatexRender. Maybe we’ve got it already, maybe not. If we have it should handle this \[tex\]H\_{DR}^n(X)=\\Omega^n(X)/d\\Omega^{n-1}(X)\[/tex\] If not, maybe install… --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/374398)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2006, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/374398 "2006-09-28T15:24:24Z")
Test. --- ## [Don't ask. OK, got it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-ask-ok-got-it/374237)
**Author:** [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2006, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-ask-ok-got-it/374237 "2006-09-26T18:09:44Z")
Eom --- ## [So, how did the "Ask the Polygamist" thread kiss the third rail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-did-the-ask-the-polygamist-thread-kiss-the-third-rail/374200)
**Author:** [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2006, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-did-the-ask-the-polygamist-thread-kiss-the-third-rail/374200 "2006-09-26T17:18:57Z")
…I can understand if the OP was a sock or something, or if something happened in the thread to warrant closure, but total disappearance? wha’happened? --- ## [The Case of the Disappearing Second Page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-the-disappearing-second-page/373885)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2006, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-the-disappearing-second-page/373885 "2006-09-25T22:49:20Z")
Of course, the minute I post this, it will be fixed. I posted to this thread About the hardest you’ve ever laughted. When you are in the thread, it says there’s a second page, but when you look at it in the forum, it s… --- ## [Whatever happened to TubaDiva?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-tubadiva/373831)
**Author:** [@Operation\_Ripper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Operation_Ripper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2006, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-tubadiva/373831 "2006-09-25T03:27:55Z")
Seemed to be the center of controversy there for a while, now I can’t remember the last time she showed up anywhere. She still with SDMB? Doing the same job or reassigned? --- ## [Can I change my username?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-change-my-username/373816)
**Author:** [@ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2006, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-change-my-username/373816 "2006-09-23T22:00:15Z")
I’m feeling the urge. If so, how? --- ## [Test (NC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-nc/372655)
**Author:** [@bluecanary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bluecanary)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2006, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-nc/372655 "2006-09-23T21:49:42Z")
NC means no content so at least you’ve learned something if you opened this thread :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/373890)
**Author:** [@Booker57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Booker57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2006, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/373890 "2006-09-23T21:49:01Z")
Happy Birthday to me. 365 to go to 50. That is all --- ## [Could use some help.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-use-some-help/373826)
**Author:** [@David\_Simmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_Simmons)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2006, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-use-some-help/373826 "2006-09-23T13:40:05Z")
All I need to know is does this link work for you? --- ## [Just testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing/372920)
**Author:** [@FreeRange\_Maniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FreeRange_Maniac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2006, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing/372920 "2006-09-23T03:10:27Z")
to see if i’m back! --- ## [Subscription rules in a single thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscription-rules-in-a-single-thread/373690)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2006, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscription-rules-in-a-single-thread/373690 "2006-09-22T13:45:29Z")
Nice summary on the subscription info, Dex! --- ## [Missing links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-links/373453)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2006, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-links/373453 "2006-09-22T00:11:14Z")
Over in This thread several people posted links to various vintage ads. Starting with post #27 Dijon Warlock complained that some of the links are not visible in Opera. Then it turns out some other links are missing fo… --- ## [How to ask for coding fixes if no red trianble appears?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-ask-for-coding-fixes-if-no-red-trianble-appears/370175)
**Author:** [@ambushed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ambushed)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2006, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-ask-for-coding-fixes-if-no-red-trianble-appears/370175 "2006-09-21T03:47:32Z")
I’d like the coding fixed on this post, but since there are no red triangles int the corner (as the FAQ talks about), I don’t know how to request coding fixes. How should I do this? --- ## [Inappropriate Google ad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-google-ad/372978)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2006, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-google-ad/372978 "2006-09-20T16:10:18Z")
How do I report what I think is an inappropriate Google ad? Re: Work at Home Scams! Revealed! Learn which programs Really work. Minimal start-up fee. home.comcast.net (GQ 9/16/06) I really don’t think this is the ki… --- ## [Posts after 11pm EDT 9-18 lost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posts-after-11pm-edt-9-18-lost/373296)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2006, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posts-after-11pm-edt-9-18-lost/373296 "2006-09-20T13:38:31Z")
I posted a thread in MPSIMS which is no longer there. IIRC I posted it around midnight last night, and since I don’t see it I assume the techs reverted to an earlier backup? I guess I’ll post it again… --- ## [The undead thread titles from the SDMB graveyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-undead-thread-titles-from-the-sdmb-graveyard/373387)
**Author:** [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2006, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-undead-thread-titles-from-the-sdmb-graveyard/373387 "2006-09-20T08:07:26Z")
As requested in this thread: Posts after 11pm EDT 9-18 lost? For the sake of history, here are the undead: The SDMB is down–please do not post any more threads. (See Annoucement.) SkipMagic Board speed problems expl… --- ## [Nickrz . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nickrz/1543)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2006, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nickrz/1543 "2006-09-20T02:58:52Z")
is no longer serving as a moderator here at the Straight Dope. No big deal, no fuss, he’s a member in good standing. He’s just not moderating. Haven’t even seen him around here lately; I think he went out back and the … --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/373265)
**Author:** [@jdavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jdavis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2006, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/373265 "2006-09-19T21:53:39Z")
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