# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=346 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 347 --- ## [Registration agreement 3-30-2005 w/revised privacy policy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registration-agreement-3-30-2005-w-revised-privacy-policy/297035)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2005, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registration-agreement-3-30-2005-w-revised-privacy-policy/297035 "2005-09-13T17:19:50Z")
The agreement below spells out the rules by which SDMB users are expected to abide. Changes since the last version are indicated in bold. These changes affect the privacy policy. The rationale for these changes may be fo… --- ## [List of posters by postcount?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-posters-by-postcount/319772)
**Author:** [@Feydeau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feydeau)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2005, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-posters-by-postcount/319772 "2005-09-12T20:01:11Z")
This seems simple, but I’m lost. Is there a simple way to determine (or has it been posted anywhere recently) a list of the Top, oh, I dunno, 20 or 30 or 50 or 100 posters, ranked by postcount? --- ## [Smiley request...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smiley-request/320568)
**Author:** [@squeekster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeekster)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2005, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smiley-request/320568 "2005-09-12T16:36:44Z")
What’s the possibility of adding a thumbsup smiley? Like this one: http://images.cybertechhelp.com/forumimages/smilies/thumbsup.gif --- ## [Restrictions on guests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restrictions-on-guests/321021)
**Author:** [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2005, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restrictions-on-guests/321021 "2005-09-12T03:07:24Z")
This thread in the BBQ Pit: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=333160&page=1&pp=50 prompted me to make this posting. I find it very arrogant of “guests” to come to the SDMB for the sole purpose of in… --- ## [Practice Post - URL try](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-post-url-try/321158)
**Author:** [@whistlepig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whistlepig)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2005, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-post-url-try/321158 "2005-09-12T00:43:12Z")
--- ## [Could someone do a GD search for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-someone-do-a-gd-search-for-me/320447)
**Author:** [@XP39C\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XP39C_2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2005, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-someone-do-a-gd-search-for-me/320447 "2005-09-11T14:18:10Z")
I’m looking for the political compass thread on abortion. I think it might have been #61. If someone could do a search for that for me it would be great. Thanks. --- ## [Save resources by disabling "Search All Open Forums"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-resources-by-disabling-search-all-open-forums/320576)
**Author:** [@Muad\_Dib](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muad_Dib)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2005, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-resources-by-disabling-search-all-open-forums/320576 "2005-09-10T01:27:56Z")
Having that option seems like a bad idea. People will automatically use it without thinking. I am certain that good portion of that search is a waste, as I would assume that most searches are specific enough to aim for… --- ## [KyleRayner1 has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kylerayner1-has-been-banned/320836)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2005, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kylerayner1-has-been-banned/320836 "2005-09-09T16:21:44Z")
As to why he has been removed, two points here: When asked for a cite to back up a statement or argument, it is not a good idea to invent one. Any threat of legal action is always, always taken seriously. KyleR… --- ## [A Modest Proposal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal/320697)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2005, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal/320697 "2005-09-08T22:09:28Z")
Just a tiny thing, really. How about offering a search link for Cecil’s columns from the forum pages, and a search link for the forums from the home page? Right now if I want to include a link to the Master’s words as … --- ## [Happy Orthodox Jewish Man...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-orthodox-jewish-man/319914)
**Author:** [@slaphead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slaphead)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2005, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-orthodox-jewish-man/319914 "2005-09-08T21:41:08Z")
Err… Why? It just seems like a slightly strange smiley to have next to Confused, Stick Out Tongue and the rest. And where are Annoyed Calvinist Woman, Cheerful Reformed Jewish Girl and Concerned Amish Boy? --- ## [Question for the mods about banning in general](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-mods-about-banning-in-general/320112)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2005, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-mods-about-banning-in-general/320112 "2005-09-07T22:52:38Z")
So, I also hang out on the official Giants.com messageboards, which are usually a runaway trainwreck so bad that usenet looks moderated in comparison. Today, they axed an entire forum because it was apparently overrun by… --- ## [Just a test, folks. Don't panic.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-test-folks-dont-panic/320543)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2005, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-test-folks-dont-panic/320543 "2005-09-07T18:44:58Z")
Nothing to see here. --- ## [I don't get email notification anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-email-notification-anymore/320248)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Pearse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Pearse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2005, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-email-notification-anymore/320248 "2005-09-07T07:12:06Z")
My email address is correct, I have “instant email notification” on, I am subscribed to several threads, I get email to my email address from non SDMB people, but I haven’t received any emails from the Straight Dope for … --- ## [Attacking outside of the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attacking-outside-of-the-sdmb/320303)
**Author:** [@Atheist\_Princess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atheist_Princess)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2005, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attacking-outside-of-the-sdmb/320303 "2005-09-06T07:45:48Z")
Recently it was bought to my attention that a particular user of the SDMB has been attacking me outside of the SDMB by writing nasty and untrue things about me but using threads here as reference. These attacks are quite… --- ## [Getting a dopers email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-dopers-email/320012)
**Author:** [@Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_You_Big_Red_Fire_Engine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2005, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-dopers-email/320012 "2005-09-06T06:54:30Z")
Ok, so I’m trying to get hold of Princhester. His email is not for public viewing, and I was almost going to go into a recent thread he was in and try to contact him that way but that might not be the most appropriate wa… --- ## [What makes a Doper stand out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-doper-stand-out/319641)
**Author:** [@Pope\_Righteous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pope_Righteous)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2005, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-doper-stand-out/319641 "2005-09-05T20:21:30Z")
I have lurked and lurked forever, including at the old site before subscription. Time and again I will read threads that make me say, ‘that’s exactly what I would say/do, etc.’ My question is: What makes a Doper? Is i… --- ## [Board Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-question/320118)
**Author:** [@inkubo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkubo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2005, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-question/320118 "2005-09-05T03:30:37Z")
I just checked “About This Message Board” and didn’t find the answer nor can I search the SDMB. What’s the difference between Members and Charter Members? --- ## [Mods, can I post this Katrina thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-can-i-post-this-katrina-thread/319826)
**Author:** [@Shadez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2005, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-can-i-post-this-katrina-thread/319826 "2005-09-03T18:52:01Z")
Mods, I was wondering if I could forward this request to SDMB members and MPSIMS, respectively. The site is this: http://www.livejournal.com/users/interdictor/ The post is the 6:54PM post on Friday, regarding finding… --- ## [I'm trying a thread from earlier this year when we discussed rising gas prices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-a-thread-from-earlier-this-year-when-we-discussed-rising-gas-prices/319592)
**Author:** [@Askia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2005, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-trying-a-thread-from-earlier-this-year-when-we-discussed-rising-gas-prices/319592 "2005-09-03T07:32:03Z")
we were speculating what it would take for this country to make fundamental changes in your driving habits and I remember posting that unless gasoline reached $4.00 a gallon, I didn’t see it happening. I can’t find that… --- ## [Testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/317268)
**Author:** [@Bogeyman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bogeyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2005, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/317268 "2005-09-03T04:51:15Z")
Is this thing on? --- ## [Mods, Would it be appropriate to report this poster/these posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-would-it-be-appropriate-to-report-this-poster-these-posts/319683)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2005, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-would-it-be-appropriate-to-report-this-poster-these-posts/319683 "2005-09-02T13:23:39Z")
Consistantly, in every pet help thread Unregistered Bull comes and totally hijacks the thread with his anti-animal opinions. Here and here are examples just from today. Although I (reluctantly) agree that he has a right … --- ## [Searching THROUGH a long thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-through-a-long-thread/319329)
**Author:** [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2005, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-through-a-long-thread/319329 "2005-09-01T23:49:24Z")
On very long threads, is there a way to do a search and know which page of the thread contains the keyword? --- ## [Where's that thread about how to become a mod?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-that-thread-about-how-to-become-a-mod/311496)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2005, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-that-thread-about-how-to-become-a-mod/311496 "2005-09-01T10:47:04Z")
I swore up and down we had a thread in ATMB about how to become a mod, and what they’re looking for. I was just curious but now I can’t find it. Anyone? …Bueller? --- ## [what time is it???? search engine busy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-time-is-it-search-engine-busy/319331)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2005, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-time-is-it-search-engine-busy/319331 "2005-08-31T16:21:34Z")
Two questions: your clock and mine don’t coincide. Why not? (by the way, they usually do, and mine coincides with the radio) Why is it that when I run a search, I get Website Not Responding? Too many people running s… --- ## [Stickies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stickies/319362)
**Author:** [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2005, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stickies/319362 "2005-08-31T16:14:55Z")
;j ;j ;j ;j ;j ;j What is this? Can’t we replace this with something better? --- ## [Please close my thread for me. It is not needed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-close-my-thread-for-me-it-is-not-needed/319440)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2005, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-close-my-thread-for-me-it-is-not-needed/319440 "2005-08-31T16:12:08Z")
I opened this Thread– There is another, much better, thread elsewhere. Please close this one, as it is not needed. --- ## [Will I know if someone 'pits' me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-know-if-someone-pits-me/318799)
**Author:** [@pinkfreud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pinkfreud)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2005, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-know-if-someone-pits-me/318799 "2005-08-31T12:41:15Z")
A non-admirer mentioned in an email that he thought I was likely to be ‘pitted’ someday. Just wondering: if someone starts a thread in the BBQ Pit which complains about another Doper, is the subject of the pitting typic… --- ## [How many paying subscribers does this board currently have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-paying-subscribers-does-this-board-currently-have/318167)
**Author:** [@rfgdxm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rfgdxm)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2005, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-paying-subscribers-does-this-board-currently-have/318167 "2005-08-30T22:40:04Z")
How many paying subscribers does this board currently have? And what is the average amount that they are paying. (For those reading unaware, when this board first started charging they offered all existing users a half-o… --- ## [The message you entered is too short. And you're ugly!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-message-you-entered-is-too-short-and-youre-ugly/318794)
**Author:** [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2005, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-message-you-entered-is-too-short-and-youre-ugly/318794 "2005-08-30T21:34:28Z")
I’ve been trying to post in this thread: and I keep getting the response: “The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 2 characters.” WHA?? It’s signifigantly longer then 2 cha… --- ## [How many here have admin status that we can't see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-here-have-admin-status-that-we-cant-see/319231)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2005, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-here-have-admin-status-that-we-cant-see/319231 "2005-08-30T21:19:37Z")
Okay, I know that TubaDiva is a mod…and Lynn, and Ed, and Arnold W… …but who are the admins that aren’t on the list? Just curious; I saw a sticky not too long ago that an admin wrote that said the SDMB would be down for… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=345) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=347)