# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=352 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 353 --- ## [No dog burning in today's SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-dog-burning-in-todays-sdmb/308323)
**Author:** [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2005, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-dog-burning-in-todays-sdmb/308323 "2005-06-17T18:18:59Z")
Over in GQ someone was asking about the great The rock in the box: I burning your dog thread. As I was re-reading that classic trainwreck, it occurred to me that this sort of unbridled lunacy was once common in the Pit,… --- ## [For serial thread-aborters like me, a forum jump on the new thread page would be nic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-serial-thread-aborters-like-me-a-forum-jump-on-the-new-thread-page-would-be-nic/308449)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2005, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-serial-thread-aborters-like-me-a-forum-jump-on-the-new-thread-page-would-be-nic/308449 "2005-06-17T09:29:35Z")
e It still bugs me when I scroll down, having decided against the thread, only to find the forum jump isn’t there. So I have to scroll back up and click…(wait, I’m on the ‘new thread’ page right now… how convenient…… --- ## [Any way to turn off highlighting in a search?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-turn-off-highlighting-in-a-search/308592)
**Author:** [@FatBaldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FatBaldGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2005, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-turn-off-highlighting-in-a-search/308592 "2005-06-16T19:09:41Z")
When I do a search and then click on one of the resulting threads, every occurence of one of the words in my search is highlighted in red. Is there any way to turn this off? I know that I can wait until the page displa… --- ## [Just testing something...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing-something/308506)
**Author:** [@ageless6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ageless6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2005, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing-something/308506 "2005-06-16T06:25:01Z")
Just testing something. The system made me sign in. Then it told me the password was wrong. I didn’t think it was so decided to come here and test it. --- ## [That is a really lame favicon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-is-a-really-lame-favicon/300148)
**Author:** [@1010011010](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1010011010)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2005, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-is-a-really-lame-favicon/300148 "2005-06-15T17:42:10Z")
Not the design. That’s pretty much the same design I use myself, but the terrible pixelation that occured during resizing. I’m sure we have more than a few photochop savvy people that would be willing to make a nice lo… --- ## [Where should I put this question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-i-put-this-question/308216)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2005, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-i-put-this-question/308216 "2005-06-14T23:10:23Z")
If I wanted to ask this question: How is it moral to proselytize? Should it be in GD or IMHO, please? I’m looking for opinions as well as a debate. And should I e-mail this question to a mod instead? I was kinda hopin… --- ## [SkipMagic, would you move my post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skipmagic-would-you-move-my-post/308215)
**Author:** [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2005, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skipmagic-would-you-move-my-post/308215 "2005-06-14T20:40:10Z")
The Michael Jackson Pool Go ahead and stick it in the Pit and reopen it, would you? I was trying to be subtle in my bitching and I realized when I found it closed that I had put it in the wrong place - I intended for i… --- ## [Where Be Winky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-be-winky/308176)
**Author:** [@inkleberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkleberry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2005, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-be-winky/308176 "2005-06-14T03:45:00Z")
Maybe it’s just my computer, but suddenly, winky icon is now just a link that says, “Wink.” What’s up with that? --- ## [Computer Question Forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-question-forum/308016)
**Author:** [@velvetgrass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velvetgrass)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2005, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-question-forum/308016 "2005-06-13T00:14:12Z")
Has it ever been suggested/considered to have a seperate forum for computer related questions? It would keep the GQ a lot cleaner with creative questions, rather than annoying specific questions that will most likely o… --- ## [Copyright II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-ii/306669)
**Author:** [@fifty-six](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fifty-six)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2005, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-ii/306669 "2005-06-12T22:52:49Z")
Ok here is another one. These folks are making money plagerizing this site and branding themselves with the articles contents.\*\* Right on the front page \*\* Hardly changed just shorter and with no credit. Examine closl… --- ## [Could this be made a sticky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-this-be-made-a-sticky/307371)
**Author:** [@FatBaldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FatBaldGuy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2005, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-this-be-made-a-sticky/307371 "2005-06-11T01:33:05Z")
Inspired by this thread, where the question about the origin of “1920’s Style Death Rays” was brought up (again). We had a thread here in ATMB called A Glossary of SDMB Terms, which has long since dropped off the radar.… --- ## [Testing my new sig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-my-new-sig/306396)
**Author:** [@Improv\_Geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improv_Geek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-my-new-sig/306396 "2005-06-08T22:00:51Z")
Testing my new sig. Don’t mind me. --- ## [Why don't the admins just lock all old threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-the-admins-just-lock-all-old-threads/307200)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-the-admins-just-lock-all-old-threads/307200 "2005-06-08T12:26:32Z")
Every once in a while, someone revives a zombie thread, and a mod promptly locks it and notes that we should not revive old threads, and instead just link to them. Is it possible (and simple) to lock all threads older t… --- ## [Could a mod please move my thread for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-mod-please-move-my-thread-for-me/307349)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-mod-please-move-my-thread-for-me/307349 "2005-06-08T00:17:15Z")
I’m about to e-mail the mod on duty there, too, but I thought I should try both. Here’s the thread: Capital Region Dopefest I think people haven’t been noticing it because it’s in the wrong forum. Please? --- ## [Help!!! Blocked from the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-blocked-from-the-sdmb/306940)
**Author:** [@MidnightRadio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MidnightRadio)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-blocked-from-the-sdmb/306940 "2005-06-07T18:50:25Z")
I already emailed TubaDiva about this, but if anyone else can help, I’d sure be grateful. I can’t get to the boards from home (I’m at work now). When I click on my SDMB bookmarks or click the “Message Boards” link at t… --- ## [Public groups](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-groups/307251)
**Author:** [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-groups/307251 "2005-06-07T07:47:08Z")
Where are these “public groups” mentioned in all public profiles? --- ## [spoilers -- how to read?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoilers-how-to-read/307188)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoilers-how-to-read/307188 "2005-06-07T04:01:07Z")
I do not know how to read spoilers. How do you “unlock the black box” and get to the text within? --- ## [Trying to edit my profile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-edit-my-profile/306175)
**Author:** [@Road\_Rash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Road_Rash)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2005, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-edit-my-profile/306175 "2005-06-06T00:29:49Z")
The right path is likely clear, but I have not found it. I thought I changed it when I renewed. My new e-mail is roadrash7056@sbcglobal.net. Give me an e-mail --- ## [What the-- what happened to izzat's threads in GQ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-what-happened-to-izzats-threads-in-gq/307054)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Side\_of\_the\_Floyd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Side_of_the_Floyd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2005, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-what-happened-to-izzats-threads-in-gq/307054 "2005-06-05T22:58:54Z")
I swear I just saw them ten minutes ago… Or was he posting too often and mods deleted the threads? --- ## [Need help choosing appropriate forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-choosing-appropriate-forum/306993)
**Author:** [@IAMBIC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IAMBIC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2005, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-choosing-appropriate-forum/306993 "2005-06-05T13:54:08Z")
I’d like to start a thread discussing the Straight Dope tagline: Fighting Ignorance Since 193 (It’s taking longer than we thought). The discussion would be about whether the tagline is arrogant and encourages arrogance. … --- ## [I like the new/old Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-the-new-old-pit/306731)
**Author:** [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2005, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-the-new-old-pit/306731 "2005-06-05T07:17:59Z")
Just a note of appreciation. I made some posts a while back about being able to put regular daily gripes into MPSIMS instead of posting them in the Pit and saying “Since this is the Pit, fuck damn shit piss! lol!!”. Eve… --- ## [Best format for emphasis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-format-for-emphasis/306834)
**Author:** [@WeRSauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WeRSauron)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2005, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-format-for-emphasis/306834 "2005-06-05T02:34:12Z")
If one wants to emphasize a word or phrase, which format is best: bolding, italics, or underline? WRS --- ## [PM and Search function not available to Guests?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pm-and-search-function-not-available-to-guests/306776)
**Author:** [@IAMBIC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IAMBIC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2005, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pm-and-search-function-not-available-to-guests/306776 "2005-06-03T22:11:14Z")
It seems that I can’t search SDMB nor can I send a PM. Is this a restriction of being a Guest rather than a Member? How do I send a message to a Moderator? Thanks. --- ## ["Last Post" column weirdness in thread searches.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-post-column-weirdness-in-thread-searches/306759)
**Author:** [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2005, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-post-column-weirdness-in-thread-searches/306759 "2005-06-03T18:40:57Z")
Not really a problem per se, but I figure I might let the staff know. I was searching for an old thread I started in MPSIMS, so I searching for theads I started, at any date, in MPSIMS, and listed results as threads. I… --- ## [I'm sorry, but this particular piece of internet shorthand is driving me nuts! Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-this-particular-piece-of-internet-shorthand-is-driving-me-nuts-help/306598)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2005, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-but-this-particular-piece-of-internet-shorthand-is-driving-me-nuts-help/306598 "2005-06-03T18:21:23Z")
I have managed to decipher or look up just about every AFAIK, IIRC, etc., but WAG has me stumped. My best guess is Wild Ass Guess, but that is probably just my wild ass guess. Anybody care to enlighten me? Thanks, I kn… --- ## [Copyright Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/306503)
**Author:** [@fifty-six](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fifty-six)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2005, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/306503 "2005-06-02T20:39:35Z")
Ok I was reading a Cecil article and apon further research found an identical artical with a different signature at the bottom. It may be allowed but caused some confusion. Here are the two links. Dr Fun E. Bones Ori… --- ## [Caution: Tech Problems Today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caution-tech-problems-today/306369)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2005, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caution-tech-problems-today/306369 "2005-06-02T15:49:38Z")
I had 2 posts eaten by the hamsters in the last 45 minutes. Unusual & troubling. You may be developing a problem. --- ## [Question regarding Mod inactivity.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-mod-inactivity/306329)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2005, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-mod-inactivity/306329 "2005-06-01T21:44:41Z")
How long is a moderator generally inactive before he/she is removed from the mod list? I only ask because I sent John Corrado an email inviting him to a recent dopefest (he never responded), and he hasn’t posted since M… --- ## [Help using the Quote feature?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-using-the-quote-feature/306401)
**Author:** [@Mint\_Julep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mint_Julep)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2005, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-using-the-quote-feature/306401 "2005-06-01T17:25:21Z")
Can anyone explain how to use the Quote feature to reply to only part of a Poster’s submission? I know how to include the whole post as a Quote that I am replying to, but I cannot seem to select specific sentences to re… --- ## [IE: Back & Forward sends SDMB back in time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ie-back-forward-sends-sdmb-back-in-time/306383)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2005, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ie-back-forward-sends-sdmb-back-in-time/306383 "2005-06-01T16:08:42Z")
Whenever I’m at the SDMB main page and hit the Back button then hit the Foward button, the main page reverts to ~9:45PM on Saturday, May 15\[sup\]th\[/sup\]. Anyone else seeing this? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=351) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=353)