# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=322 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 323 --- ## [SDMB avatar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-avatar/373131)
**Author:** [@parsnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/parsnip)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2006, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-avatar/373131 "2006-09-19T16:04:16Z")
I just noticed that my Firefox bookmark for the SDMB has a avatar, but I’m too blind to tell what it is? Identification please? --- ## [Thread moving policy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-moving-policy/373093)
**Author:** [@yabob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yabob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2006, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-moving-policy/373093 "2006-09-17T21:09:18Z")
There is currently somebody named diggleblop, who seems to be in the process of getting himself banned. However, one of his complaints reminds me of something I’ve wanted to bring up from time to time. It may very well… --- ## [Is this a well-known fact?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-well-known-fact/372862)
**Author:** [@MrSquishy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrSquishy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2006, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-well-known-fact/372862 "2006-09-16T17:50:35Z")
That you can link to a specific post, but rather than having a page that only shows that post, you can show the entire thread and just have the browser scroll to the anchor for that post? Does this work for everybody, o… --- ## [Question about a "guest post"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-guest-post/372774)
**Author:** [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2006, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-a-guest-post/372774 "2006-09-15T15:12:21Z")
I was reading the thread in Cafe Society about Weight Watchers. My wife has been on it for a couple months now and been quite successful. I was planning on having her post under my account (just once) in the hope that he… --- ## [Just checking that I know how to do strikethroughs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-checking-that-i-know-how-to-do-strikethroughs/372699)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-checking-that-i-know-how-to-do-strikethroughs/372699 "2006-09-14T23:15:35Z")
\[del\] There’s no way I can be trusted with this power. I mean, anybody who reads my GD posts knows I’m a jerk. \[/del\] --- ## [Swallowing my pride -- Subscription help, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swallowing-my-pride-subscription-help-please/372726)
**Author:** [@melondeca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melondeca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swallowing-my-pride-subscription-help-please/372726 "2006-09-14T22:34:42Z")
I was hoping it wouldn’t come to this, but unfortunately I have to swallow my pride and beg someone to pay my membership for the coming year. Hopefully my situation will be turning around in the coming months and when t… --- ## [Changing name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-name/372293)
**Author:** [@Will\_Repair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Will_Repair)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-name/372293 "2006-09-14T11:18:40Z")
Suppose your subscription ran out and then you waited a while, perhaps months or years before renewing. Is there a rule saying you have to use your old LogIn name? --- ## [Text type size](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-type-size/372474)
**Author:** [@David\_Simmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_Simmons)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-type-size/372474 "2006-09-13T03:51:02Z")
Can I change the size of the text? If so how? I don’t mean change the size in posts I mean the size of the print that appears in screen generally. --- ## [Anyone else having trouble reading the boards from Opera Web Browser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-trouble-reading-the-boards-from-opera-web-browser/372029)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2006, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-trouble-reading-the-boards-from-opera-web-browser/372029 "2006-09-12T05:32:13Z")
Lately I’ll be browsing around on the SDMB and suddenly all my threads will stop responding. I wait and wait and wait, open new windows, try to reload the boards, close all connections, do anything I can think of, and I … --- ## [d&r](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-r/372102)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2006, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-r/372102 "2006-09-10T16:11:56Z")
Various people seem to use this at the end of their post. What does it mean? --- ## [Why is this user a Charter Member?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-user-a-charter-member/371759)
**Author:** [@Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypnagogic_Jerk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2006, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-user-a-charter-member/371759 "2006-09-10T05:17:10Z")
No, I don’t really care about the “Member” vs. “Charter Member” titles. But I am curious about how the OP of \[thread=387001\]this thread\[/thread\] was able to get a Charter Member title, seeing how his join date is August … --- ## [Been Gone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-gone/371858)
**Author:** [@bughunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bughunter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2006, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-gone/371858 "2006-09-09T19:06:02Z")
Been gone a while. Now I’m back. Glad to see my account is still here. Just a test post to see what I may need to change/update/fix. :cool: --- ## [Comments on Technical Issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comments-on-technical-issues/371393)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2006, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comments-on-technical-issues/371393 "2006-09-08T12:54:37Z")
This thread is for you to post your comments, suggestions, revisions, corrections, etc to the new thread FAQ: Technical Issues for Posting There is nothing new in the new thread; it merely collects and updates material … --- ## [Comment on new summary of RULES](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-new-summary-of-rules/371391)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2006, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-new-summary-of-rules/371391 "2006-09-08T02:00:57Z")
This thread is intended to provide members and guests with an opportunity to comment on the revised summary of FAQ: Rules for posting at the Straight Dope Message Board. There is no substantive change in the Rules. The … --- ## [Lost my "Charter Member" label? Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-my-charter-member-label-why/371330)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Cheatem\_Undhow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Cheatem_Undhow)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2006, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-my-charter-member-label-why/371330 "2006-09-06T18:48:39Z")
Hey guys, quick question – I subscribed here way back when it first went to a pay site, and I’ve kept my membership up ever since. I think I was late this last year, and I note my tag now just reads “Member.” Any gap w… --- ## [Comment on new summary of Guidelines and Etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-new-summary-of-guidelines-and-etiquette/371392)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2006, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comment-on-new-summary-of-guidelines-and-etiquette/371392 "2006-09-06T14:57:22Z")
This thread is for you to offer comments, revisions, suggestions, catch typos, etc for the new consolidation thread FAQ: Guidelines and Etiquette for Posting on the Straight Dope Message Boards There is nothing new in t… --- ## [Linking to Youtube and Google Video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-youtube-and-google-video/371104)
**Author:** [@Jayrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayrot)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2006, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-youtube-and-google-video/371104 "2006-09-04T21:09:12Z")
Is linking to Youtube and/or Google Video allowed? As you’re probably aware, both services contain a mix of public domain/“legal” videos and copyrighted/“illegal” videos. I don’t think that we as SDMB posters should be p… --- ## [Cookie Time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cookie-time/370941)
**Author:** [@Will\_Repair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Will_Repair)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2006, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cookie-time/370941 "2006-09-02T13:16:45Z")
For how long is the cookie valid when logged in with the “Remember Me” box unchecked? --- ## [How to change number of threads displayed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-change-number-of-threads-displayed/371132)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2006, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-change-number-of-threads-displayed/371132 "2006-09-02T11:58:54Z")
How to I set the number of threads displayed per page? I can’t find the option and I’ve been looking. Did it change to where we can’t set it? --- ## [SDMB responsiveness getting progressively worse lately. Any plan to upgrade hardware?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-responsiveness-getting-progressively-worse-lately-any-plan-to-upgrade-hardware/370961)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2006, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-responsiveness-getting-progressively-worse-lately-any-plan-to-upgrade-hardware/370961 "2006-09-01T17:59:31Z")
Seriously. I appreciate that you guys run the SDMB as economically s possible & pass the savings onto us. but if you need a few bucks to improve service let us know. It’s better than settling for the the relatively poor… --- ## [Squirrel problems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/squirrel-problems/370863)
**Author:** [@Mathochist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mathochist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2006, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/squirrel-problems/370863 "2006-09-01T05:21:23Z")
Or whatever rodent it is that runs the generators for the servers. Tonight it seems they’re not only lazy, but destructive. Twice in the last half hour pages have taken forever to load, and when they do it cites a data… --- ## [Why is this website slow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-website-slow/339415)
**Author:** [@spankari](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spankari)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2006, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-website-slow/339415 "2006-08-31T04:52:37Z")
Every time I’m on this website, I’ll click on a few posts and then the next one will take over a minute to open up. It happens every time I’m on here and about every 5 or 10 minutes. By the way I have dsl, and every ot… --- ## [Copyright question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/370769)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2006, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/370769 "2006-08-30T19:21:46Z")
If I understand correctly, everything posted on these boards is copyrighted by the publishers of the SDMB. Is that right? If I’m working on a poem which includes snippets from things posted on these boards: Am I leg… --- ## [One Two Many?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-two-many/370735)
**Author:** [@SiXSwordS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiXSwordS)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2006, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-two-many/370735 "2006-08-30T19:05:15Z")
How many posts in one thread is tooooo many? In the pit you might have to talk back to someone, but otherwise, is there some point where you should just let it be someone else’s place to talk (post)? --- ## [New subscriber here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-subscriber-here/370685)
**Author:** [@Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abby_Emma_Sasha)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2006, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-subscriber-here/370685 "2006-08-30T17:23:50Z")
Hey dopers, I used to post here long ago before the board went to pay. Back then I was using the name ConsuelaBobuela. Full disclosure so no one thinks I’m a sock puppet or something equally vile. I didn’t pony up when… --- ## [My name change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-name-change/370680)
**Author:** [@Autumn\_Almanac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autumn_Almanac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2006, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-name-change/370680 "2006-08-29T18:29:08Z")
In case anyone was wondering, I’ve changed my username from wm– to Autumn Almanac. That is all. Thanks TubaDiva! --- ## [Where are my posts going?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-my-posts-going/369511)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2006, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-my-posts-going/369511 "2006-08-29T17:45:12Z")
Twice in the last few days, I have made a short post in a thread, hit submit and after the post appears in the thread, close that tab and move on. Later when I return to that thread, my post is nowhere to be found. Mos… --- ## [You can take the announcement down now, I think](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-take-the-announcement-down-now-i-think/370558)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2006, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-take-the-announcement-down-now-i-think/370558 "2006-08-29T14:07:18Z")
It’s been a month since the further hardware failure. Not life-threatening or anything, but hey… --- ## [Thank you TubaDiva!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-tubadiva/370559)
**Author:** [@Caridwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caridwen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2006, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-tubadiva/370559 "2006-08-29T05:18:59Z")
Thank you so much TubaDiva for reinstating my guest membership. After all the time lurking, it was a real treat to post here instead of sort of looking through the window watching everyone else have fun. I’ve spent a l… --- ## [Is there any way to change one's user name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-change-ones-user-name/370465)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2006, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-change-ones-user-name/370465 "2006-08-28T17:31:45Z")
Is there any way to change one’s user name? I’d really like mine to be The Sarcastic Fringehead. Can it be done? Of am I SOL? -FrL- [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=321) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=323)