# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=342 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 343 --- ## [Please Help- MMP???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-mmp/328834)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2005, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-mmp/328834 "2005-11-01T13:58:17Z")
I have searched the FAQ, archived posts, even did a Google search, but I can’t figure out what Guest-MMP means. I don’t even know what a Member-MMP would be,. Please enlighten. THanks! --- ## [Sig test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/328657)
**Author:** [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2005, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/328657 "2005-11-01T06:36:09Z")
Just testing a new line. --- ## [Italics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italics/328846)
**Author:** [@ishamael69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ishamael69)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2005, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italics/328846 "2005-11-01T03:14:57Z")
Why is the bottom part of this thread in italics? --- ## [Ads - new window, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-new-window-please/328582)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2005, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ads-new-window-please/328582 "2005-10-31T21:51:38Z")
Generally when I click on a link in a thread, a new browser window or tab is opened. When I click on an ad, it goes straight there. Can this behaviour please be changed to the SDMB default oa a new window / tab? --- ## [Two suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-suggestions/328647)
**Author:** [@squeekster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeekster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2005, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-suggestions/328647 "2005-10-31T12:54:31Z")
On all other boards using vBulletin software that I have been on, when you post in a thread, the icon to the left of the thread title in each forum will have a check mark in it to let you know you have posted in that t… --- ## [Why is there a CNN icon next to my SDMB bookmark?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-cnn-icon-next-to-my-sdmb-bookmark/326234)
**Author:** [@Kitchen\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitchen_Wench)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2005, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-a-cnn-icon-next-to-my-sdmb-bookmark/326234 "2005-10-30T13:11:48Z")
Well, there’s the question. --- ## [How is Persephone still listed as an active member?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-persephone-still-listed-as-an-active-member/328127)
**Author:** [@Catalyst](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catalyst)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2005, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-persephone-still-listed-as-an-active-member/328127 "2005-10-30T03:46:39Z")
While reading through a zombie thread, I noticed that Persephone is still listed as a member rather than a guest, despite having died nearly 20 months ago. How is that possible? Did she pay for several years inadvance?… --- ## [Thread/Rule clarification.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-rule-clarification/328288)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2005, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-rule-clarification/328288 "2005-10-28T21:55:42Z")
This isn’t a complaint or anything, just wondering on some consistancy with policies. About 3 days ago I made this thread as a lighthearted, fun way to be original. Granted it was about something that was illegal and th… --- ## [Is it okay to insult like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-insult-like-this/327991)
**Author:** [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2005, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-insult-like-this/327991 "2005-10-28T16:22:25Z")
There’s an anti-Cindy Sheehan pile-on going on in MPSIMS. Lot’s on insulting comments on her supposed mental state. I thought this sort of stuff wasn’t allowed there. The Thread in Question. --- ## [How to show a post in the context of a running thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-show-a-post-in-the-context-of-a-running-thread/328140)
**Author:** [@roger\_thornhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/roger_thornhill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2005, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-show-a-post-in-the-context-of-a-running-thread/328140 "2005-10-28T02:09:12Z")
Read something about this before. Could someone give a step-by-step guide to linking not to a single post in another thread, but to that post in its context? --- ## [No e-mail notifications](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-e-mail-notifications/327718)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2005, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-e-mail-notifications/327718 "2005-10-27T19:07:07Z")
I’m on Yahoo, and haven’t been getting my instant e-mail notifications in several days. Is the postal hamster dead, or is Yahoo screwing up? I checked the user CP, and that’s set up properly. I just get sad that the o… --- ## [New moderator in IMHO!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderator-in-imho/327036)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2005, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-moderator-in-imho/327036 "2005-10-26T14:05:20Z")
Please welcome This Year’s Model as our newest moderator in IMHO. . . .starting . . . now. TubaDiva --- ## [Etiquette Question on Responding to Answers Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-question-on-responding-to-answers-here/327885)
**Author:** [@LiveOnAPlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LiveOnAPlane)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2005, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-question-on-responding-to-answers-here/327885 "2005-10-26T12:05:58Z")
This is just an innocent question which I haven’t found in doing a search. Perhaps I used the wrong keywords, as I feel that this must have been addressed before, so please forgive me if this has already been asked and … --- ## [Did It Really Need To Be Threadspotted Twice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-it-really-need-to-be-threadspotted-twice/327265)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2005, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-it-really-need-to-be-threadspotted-twice/327265 "2005-10-24T19:56:04Z")
I mean, it’s a mildly entertaining thread and all (for all eight posts), but Threadspotted x 2? This week: Say it, brother! (Submitted by zelie zelerton) A few weeks ago: Same to you, buddy. (Submitted by zelie zelert… --- ## [Still don't understand how to make a tag link to a site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-dont-understand-how-to-make-a-tag-link-to-a-site/327120)
**Author:** [@beckwall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beckwall)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2005, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-dont-understand-how-to-make-a-tag-link-to-a-site/327120 "2005-10-24T17:08:00Z")
Hello, my name is beckwall and I am computer impaired. Anyway, I need specific instructions on how everyone seems to accomplish this - instead of a www. address in their post, it may say something like “click here” or … --- ## [What about when Google Ads violate Board rules???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-when-google-ads-violate-board-rules/324320)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2005, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-when-google-ads-violate-board-rules/324320 "2005-10-24T14:37:02Z")
Otto made an interesting point in this Thread. The Thread discusses the animated series The Tick, which currently has yet to be released on DVD. The Google Ads ended up bringing up direct links to sites that sell illeg… --- ## [No Google ads for subscribing members?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-google-ads-for-subscribing-members/323880)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2005, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-google-ads-for-subscribing-members/323880 "2005-10-24T02:34:25Z")
We have asked management to remove Google ads from view by subscribing members of the SDMB. We’ll let you know if/when this has been granted, though you’ll probably know when we do. :slight\_smile: In the meantime, we … --- ## [Who is Opal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-opal/327441)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2005, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-opal/327441 "2005-10-24T01:57:29Z")
I read the thread I pit "Hi Opal, and since then have seen 3 item lists with the third item deidcated to her in a few more threads So, who is this Opal of which you all speak? and what has she done to earn this recognit… --- ## [Suggestion: Users report own posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-users-report-own-posts/327325)
**Author:** [@Slacker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slacker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2005, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-users-report-own-posts/327325 "2005-10-24T01:56:25Z")
Howdy! I had another little suggestion for you guys. Currently we can report other users’ posts to the moderators, but not our own. This function was designed to be used in disciplinary situations obviously (which is why… --- ## [Suggestion: Allow us to edit our posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-allow-us-to-edit-our-posts/326588)
**Author:** [@Slacker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slacker)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2005, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-allow-us-to-edit-our-posts/326588 "2005-10-24T01:51:58Z")
I’m sure it has been pondered in the past, and the current policy wasn’t established without due consideration, but I think it’s a mistake not allowing users to edit their posts for a brief time on the SDMB. Here’s my th… --- ## [Possibly a stupid question about double posting...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-a-stupid-question-about-double-posting/327405)
**Author:** [@Operation\_Ripper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Operation_Ripper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2005, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-a-stupid-question-about-double-posting/327405 "2005-10-23T18:28:30Z")
… but, anywho. I’ve noticed a couple Dopers note in their subsequent posts that they have already posted before on that particular thread, and apologize for posting again. What is the protocal for double posting? If I… --- ## [Why does the board not believe me that I've read that post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-board-not-believe-me-that-ive-read-that-post/327282)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2005, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-board-not-believe-me-that-ive-read-that-post/327282 "2005-10-22T15:27:14Z")
This is probably really stupid, and it shouldn’t bug me, but it does. Most of the time I do a search, either for New Posts (by clicking the button) or by my username, to see if a thread I’ve posted to has any new replies… --- ## [My roomate would like an account.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-roomate-would-like-an-account/326825)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2005, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-roomate-would-like-an-account/326825 "2005-10-22T07:49:07Z")
Not a pay for one…just a 30 day guest one. However, him and I share the same computer, for one. So our IPs would obviously match. Second, he isn’t really as internet “savvy” as I am…and he has trouble knowing how to do… --- ## [We have a new moderator in GQ!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-moderator-in-gq/327034)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2005, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-moderator-in-gq/327034 "2005-10-22T06:07:28Z")
Please welcome Rico as our newest General Questions moderator, starting . . . now. TubaDiva --- ## [Test regarding brackets and previews.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-regarding-brackets-and-previews/327166)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2005, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-regarding-brackets-and-previews/327166 "2005-10-21T20:08:10Z")
\[Test. Now, on other boards I go to that are the same version as this, if you hold your mousey over the thread, it doesn’t give you that preview of lines so you can read the thread without opening it up. I think it’s p… --- ## [What determines how many lines I see when I hold my mouse over a thread title?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-determines-how-many-lines-i-see-when-i-hold-my-mouse-over-a-thread-title/327089)
**Author:** [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2005, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-determines-how-many-lines-i-see-when-i-hold-my-mouse-over-a-thread-title/327089 "2005-10-21T19:12:31Z")
It seems to vary a great deal. --- ## [This is a test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126)
**Author:** [@EricTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EricTW)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2005, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126 "2005-10-21T13:32:38Z")
just trying my first test post --- ## [SDMB film credit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-film-credit/326472)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2005, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-film-credit/326472 "2005-10-21T10:03:50Z")
I’m asking a question in GQ about ballistics and forensics so that I can get a certain detail right in a film I might make. (Right now, I’m just planning to make something for my demo reel and the information doesn’t ap… --- ## [So I just noticed the Beginers Guide to the SDMB. (Nitpick)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-noticed-the-beginers-guide-to-the-sdmb-nitpick/326885)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2005, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-noticed-the-beginers-guide-to-the-sdmb-nitpick/326885 "2005-10-20T13:28:10Z")
Overall it’s pretty cool. The only thing that annoyed me was was the Hi Opal part. C. K. negleted to mention this has become quite trite to say the least and even Opalcat herself has mentioned it’s become tiresome. (I t… --- ## [Why isn't ATMB the place to discuss mods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-atmb-the-place-to-discuss-mods/326403)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2005, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-atmb-the-place-to-discuss-mods/326403 "2005-10-19T23:22:11Z")
From the forum description re: the Pit: I can understand why pitting a mod or admin belongs in the Pit. But general discussion about the actions of mods - why isn’t that in this forum? It’d be better suited here. Sin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=341) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=343)