# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=327 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 328 --- ## [Two questions I couldn't find answers to in the stickys/FAQs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-i-couldnt-find-answers-to-in-the-stickys-faqs/360106)
**Author:** [@Clockwork\_And\_Candy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clockwork_And_Candy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2006, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-i-couldnt-find-answers-to-in-the-stickys-faqs/360106 "2006-06-13T01:30:43Z")
Hi, new guest here (well, obviously). I’ve got two questions and I think this is the right place to ask. Firstly, why do I have to pay a fee to become a full-time member? I don’t mind, it just perplexes me that it is an … --- ## [Where do Sports threads belong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-sports-threads-belong/338194)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2006, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-sports-threads-belong/338194 "2006-06-12T21:39:26Z")
It seems there’s a pretty good breakdown fo where threads go around here. Food/TV/Books/Movies and such all end up in CS. Religion and Politics all find their way to GD. Questions in GQ, andom musings into MPSIMS and Pol… --- ## [Board Rules question concerning adult topics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-rules-question-concerning-adult-topics/360386)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2006, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-rules-question-concerning-adult-topics/360386 "2006-06-12T19:24:23Z")
I have a question about the board rules concerning adult sexuality type topics. Say I wanted to start a thread in CS about favorite pornographic web sites…would this be acceptable if I put in an adult content disclaimer… --- ## [Default subscription with each new post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/default-subscription-with-each-new-post/360261)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2006, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/default-subscription-with-each-new-post/360261 "2006-06-12T12:25:39Z")
Another board I frequent defaults to “instant email notification” when anyone opens a new thread. This is a good thing for an absent-minded old fart like me. :confused: Is there some way I can enable this feature in my… --- ## [A question about Search](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-search/360292)
**Author:** [@justwannano](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justwannano)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2006, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-search/360292 "2006-06-12T12:23:25Z")
Why is the search function so out of date? When I search for posts b.m.s. it shows my last post was 4 months ago. --- ## [How to subscribe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-subscribe/369393)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2006, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-subscribe/369393 "2006-06-12T12:20:01Z")
I have had email asking how to subscribe, for yourself or for someone else. To subscribe for yourself, do this: Sign in to the board as always. Click on the “Subscribe” hyperlink in the blue band at the top of the pag… --- ## [Dog Emoticon (Smiley) For WAG](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-emoticon-smiley-for-wag/360135)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2006, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-emoticon-smiley-for-wag/360135 "2006-06-11T19:39:03Z")
Dog Emoticon (Smiley) For WAG I’ve always thought that a dog or puppy with a visable tail would be a great addition for the smilies list used for WAG. Anybody else wany to chime in on this? --- ## [SD Board History: Date of origin, etc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sd-board-history-date-of-origin-etc/360298)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2006, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sd-board-history-date-of-origin-etc/360298 "2006-06-11T16:55:20Z")
When did the SD get started? Did anything like it exist before the Internet when there were “bulletin boards” accessed by modem? Also, what Doper has the greatest number of posts to his/her credit? - Jinx --- ## [Size = 1 does not make a font small anymore (or was it supposed to ever do that?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/size-1-does-not-make-a-font-small-anymore-or-was-it-supposed-to-ever-do-that/360271)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2006, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/size-1-does-not-make-a-font-small-anymore-or-was-it-supposed-to-ever-do-that/360271 "2006-06-11T14:01:42Z")
\*(replacing “\[” with “{” to prevent the code from hiding) \* It was a nice shortcut to instead of typing {sub} text {/sub} one could select Size command and select 1 to get a result like this: \[sub\]Small text\[/sub\] But… --- ## [A modest proposal re MPSIMS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal-re-mpsims/359968)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2006, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal-re-mpsims/359968 "2006-06-10T21:45:18Z")
Not every thread started in MPSIMS is mundane or pointless. It’s a forum name that seems ill-suited for the range of themes, thoughts, emotions and stories posted there. To replace “MPSIMS” I propose gallimaufry. Any t… --- ## ["burning you dog" thread? Can't find](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burning-you-dog-thread-cant-find/359679)
**Author:** [@KlondikeGeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KlondikeGeoff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2006, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burning-you-dog-thread-cant-find/359679 "2006-06-10T04:23:17Z")
Talked a friend into joining SDMB, and wanted to give her the link to the infamous “I burning you dog…” thread, as that is one of the funniest things ever read. A search produced 30 pages, but think it was before the la… --- ## [My last post in a thread is not showing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-post-in-a-thread-is-not-showing/360028)
**Author:** [@fishbicycle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fishbicycle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2006, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-last-post-in-a-thread-is-not-showing/360028 "2006-06-10T04:11:07Z")
In this thread that I started last night, I currently have the last post in it. But on the forum page, the last post showing is by Misnomer. Even after clearing the cache and reloading, I’m not listed as the last poster … --- ## [Teemingmillions.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teemingmillions-com/360095)
**Author:** [@Lissa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2006, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teemingmillions-com/360095 "2006-06-10T02:10:27Z")
I know this question isn’t about this messageboard, but I always thought teemingmillions.com (and its ancestor fathom.org/teemingmillions) were in some way associated with the Dope, being run by Opal and all. For a long… --- ## [Apologies for not allowed thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apologies-for-not-allowed-thread/359946)
**Author:** [@tygerbryght](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tygerbryght)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2006, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apologies-for-not-allowed-thread/359946 "2006-06-09T00:21:04Z")
I didn’t realize I was offending the other night, with my thread about Harris Poll. Yes, I’ve been a member for a long time, but (1) I don’t spend a lot of time here; there are only so many hours in the day, and (2) near… --- ## [Offloading of the SDMB Archives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offloading-of-the-sdmb-archives/355422)
**Author:** [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offloading-of-the-sdmb-archives/355422 "2006-06-07T17:18:13Z")
I guess since TubaDiva had already answered Johanna’s question she didn’t keep checking on the thread after that, but her answer actually raised further questions. I’ll re-ask them here: So how far in the future unti… --- ## [Testing spoiler tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-spoiler-tags/359697)
**Author:** [@Stinkum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stinkum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2006, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-spoiler-tags/359697 "2006-06-07T16:59:47Z")
I should have practiced before I tried this for the first time in a live forum in Cafe Society. So ok if I test my coding skills here? Thought so: or or --- ## [Why so few Pit Threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-few-pit-threads/359644)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2006, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-few-pit-threads/359644 "2006-06-06T17:54:42Z")
At this moment, 12:40 pm 6/6/06, there is one page in the Pit with 26 threads showing. By contrast there are 3 pages of threads in GD, with 50 threads on the first page alone. Why aren’t there more Pit threads accessib… --- ## [Is it the board or my browser that's gotten more user-friendly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-the-board-or-my-browser-thats-gotten-more-user-friendly/359085)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2006, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-the-board-or-my-browser-thats-gotten-more-user-friendly/359085 "2006-06-05T02:23:02Z")
In the old days it seemed like it was easier to hand code things like bold, italics, quotes, etc. At some point, we got the nice buttons above the reply box which allowed you to click on what you want, type it in the re… --- ## [How'dja Know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdja-know/359283)
**Author:** [@MizGrand](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MizGrand)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2006, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdja-know/359283 "2006-06-03T20:02:28Z")
In this thread, Frank applied the ban to a user he knew had registered with an alternate name. The user was banned under the first name, came back and was swiftly banned under their second name based upon Frank stating … --- ## [Question Re: Quoting Other Messageboards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-quoting-other-messageboards/359171)
**Author:** [@EastCoastPearl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EastCoastPearl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-quoting-other-messageboards/359171 "2006-06-02T18:14:38Z")
A friend of mine who reads another messageboard sent me a really great post she read today that I wanted to share with you all. It was a really creative post by a moderator on that board on the subject of hijacking threa… --- ## [Question about member titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-member-titles/358870)
**Author:** [@melondeca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melondeca)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2006, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-member-titles/358870 "2006-06-02T15:01:07Z")
I was just looking through some old threads and I stumbled upon this one. I got to post #10 by 2SexyForMyComputer and I was a bit surprised at what was under his/her name. Was this something commonly done? If so, why … --- ## [will the Dope accept avatars in the future?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-dope-accept-avatars-in-the-future/357902)
**Author:** [@Minotaurus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Minotaurus)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-dope-accept-avatars-in-the-future/357902 "2006-06-01T11:11:23Z")
will the Dope accept avatars in the future? --- ## [Testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/358847)
**Author:** [@Gleena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gleena)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2006, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/358847 "2006-06-01T11:10:28Z")
Do I pass? --- ## [Inappropriate banner ad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-banner-ad/358799)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2006, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inappropriate-banner-ad/358799 "2006-05-31T22:03:52Z")
I know the Google ads can get out of control sometimes, but it would sure be nice if the big banner ad at the top of the main page (www.straightdope.com) was work-safe. I didn’t appreciate firing up the Straight Dope in… --- ## [Test Only -- Please Ignore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-only-please-ignore/358536)
**Author:** [@zagloba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zagloba)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2006, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-only-please-ignore/358536 "2006-05-30T23:10:55Z")
Just renewed after a hiatus and wanted to see if my old post count was still shown. --- ## [why goes the threads here only 2 year back in time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-goes-the-threads-here-only-2-year-back-in-time/358645)
**Author:** [@Minotaurus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Minotaurus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2006, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-goes-the-threads-here-only-2-year-back-in-time/358645 "2006-05-30T00:23:31Z")
I remember that I first visited the straight dope back in april-may 2000 are old threads toasted? --- ## [Different numbers of threads in different forums.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-numbers-of-threads-in-different-forums/358521)
**Author:** [@backspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backspace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2006, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-numbers-of-threads-in-different-forums/358521 "2006-05-29T14:04:57Z")
I’m just curious why there are different numbers of threads on the first pages of the forums, for instance, the pit has 20 threads, while mpsims has 50. How come? --- ## [searching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching/358564)
**Author:** [@Obeseus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Obeseus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2006, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching/358564 "2006-05-29T14:03:09Z")
Is it possible to search threads? --- ## [pedestrian newb questions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pedestrian-newb-questions/358105)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_fight\_the\_hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_fight_the_hypothetical)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2006, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pedestrian-newb-questions/358105 "2006-05-29T00:44:35Z")
First, what is the protocol for responding to threads that have fallen off? In other words, how do you (easily) keep up with dropped threads and how long is too long to revive them? Second, what does “pwned” mean? --- ## [Returning to the Straight Dope? Read here, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/returning-to-the-straight-dope-read-here-please/358445)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2006, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/returning-to-the-straight-dope-read-here-please/358445 "2006-05-27T14:26:00Z")
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