# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=358 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 359 --- ## [What new look?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-new-look/297243)
**Author:** [@Tamex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamex)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2005, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-new-look/297243 "2005-04-03T17:44:08Z")
I’ve seen a few posts here referring to the “new look” of the SDMB, and the new smilies, and so on. I’m confused…the SDMB looks exactly the same to me as it did a few days ago. OK, not exactly the same…some people are … --- ## [Question on quoting posters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-quoting-posters/297260)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2005, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-quoting-posters/297260 "2005-04-03T08:31:27Z")
I know you’re not supposed to mis-quote someone, but occasionally I have seen stuff like this: Your facts are stupid! And so are you! (or something to that effect) Is this legit? --- ## [Can we have the original eye-rolling smiley back, please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-the-original-eye-rolling-smiley-back-please/297431)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2005, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-the-original-eye-rolling-smiley-back-please/297431 "2005-04-02T20:13:46Z")
The skeptical-faced eye-rolling smiley was perfect for the SDMB. Why chance it? Any chance we can have it back? The new one just doesn’t seem to fit the general attitude of much of the board. :rolleyes: Adam --- ## [I apologize for a post removed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apologize-for-a-post-removed/297309)
**Author:** [@andrewdt85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrewdt85)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2005, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-apologize-for-a-post-removed/297309 "2005-04-02T14:35:26Z")
I had a post at 1:30 this morning in Mundane that made light of the pope’s condition. I don’t know if this helps, but I apologize. Sometimes I’m eager to beat others to a joke I think will be prevalent but then later rea… --- ## [anonymous polling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-polling/297216)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2005, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-polling/297216 "2005-04-02T04:27:45Z")
is this a good time to ask for moderated polls? where only the moderators get to use the poll feature? i think the results of members-only anonymous polls will be interesting. (and the hamsters shirley wouldn’t mind, say… --- ## [They fixed the search!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-fixed-the-search/297338)
**Author:** [@Manduck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manduck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2005, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-fixed-the-search/297338 "2005-04-02T01:10:24Z")
Hooray! Now when you do a search, you get all relevant threads in the right order! When they went to the version before this one, searching got screwed up but now it’s working again. Repeat searches using the same cri… --- ## [Where's "Invisible Mode"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-invisible-mode/297146)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2005, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-invisible-mode/297146 "2005-04-02T00:26:25Z")
IIRC, there used to be an option in the User Control Panel called “Invisible Mode”. To quote the description text from another Vb based board, "Selecting “Yes allows you to surf the forums without appearing in the ‘Logge… --- ## [Suddenly, I'm a "Member!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suddenly-im-a-member/297103)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2005, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suddenly-im-a-member/297103 "2005-04-01T21:55:48Z")
I just made my first post since today’s updates, and noticed that the title under my name has changed from “Charter Member” to “Member.” Is this part of the changes? Are people’s titles now going to reflect when they sig… --- ## [Which area do...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-area-do/297136)
**Author:** [@brownie55](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brownie55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2005, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-area-do/297136 "2005-04-01T14:51:08Z")
I post too looking for other snake owners? Thanks --- ## [Thanks, Jerry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-jerry/297081)
**Author:** [@FatBaldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FatBaldGuy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2005, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-jerry/297081 "2005-04-01T06:23:40Z")
Wow! Not only did you get the board back up in way less than the estimated downtime, but it’s a whole lot faster now than I can remember for a long time. Of course that may be because all the regulars still think the b… --- ## [What's going on with the new site design member status listing??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-the-new-site-design-member-status-listing/297188)
**Author:** [@Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazon_Floozy_Goddess)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2005, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-the-new-site-design-member-status-listing/297188 "2005-04-01T05:32:13Z")
I just noticed that since the site was changed over, under my name it now says only “Member”. Some people still have “Charter Member” like usual; still others have nothing at all. :confused: Is this just a bug that nee… --- ## [test 3.0.7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-3-0-7/297085)
**Author:** [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2005, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-3-0-7/297085 "2005-04-01T02:47:15Z")
size 1 size 9 size 12 size 0 script \[sub\]sub\[/sub\] \[sup\]sup\[/sup\] :slight\_smile: :dubious: :cool: :smack: :stuck\_out\_tongue: :wally :wink: ;j :smiley: :confused: :o :eek: :frowning: :mad: sized emotico… --- ## [Mouse-Over Speedreading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouse-over-speedreading/297112)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2005, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouse-over-speedreading/297112 "2005-03-31T21:14:04Z")
I like the changes made. But was there a setting that was flipped somewhere that dropped the mouse-over time limit to a fraction of a second? Just a head’s up. --- ## [Registration agreement 3-22-2005 w/new privacy policy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registration-agreement-3-22-2005-w-new-privacy-policy/295808)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2005, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registration-agreement-3-22-2005-w-new-privacy-policy/295808 "2005-03-31T18:19:46Z")
The agreement below spells out the rules by which SDMB users are expected to abide. Substantive changes since the last version are indicated in bold. (Stylistic changes and re-ordering of material not marked.) Major chan… --- ## [use of the "putz' smiley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-putz-smiley/296653)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2005, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-putz-smiley/296653 "2005-03-31T02:39:57Z")
Ok, I understand we can only use this in the PIT to refer to our fellow posters, right? But how about when we are not referring to a Poster? Like if someone had a thread in GD, and terrorists were brought up, and I sai… --- ## [Timestamps Restored to Currency!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timestamps-restored-to-currency/296953)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2005, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timestamps-restored-to-currency/296953 "2005-03-30T22:31:09Z")
Hooray, whoever did it! --- ## [Where is Cecil's Podcast??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-cecils-podcast/296933)
**Author:** [@RumMunkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RumMunkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2005, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-cecils-podcast/296933 "2005-03-30T13:37:34Z")
Come on, Cecil! Get with technology man! Where is my daily “Straight Dope” podcast? --- ## [Should I renew my subscription?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-renew-my-subscription/295426)
**Author:** [@SiXSwordS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiXSwordS)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2005, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-renew-my-subscription/295426 "2005-03-30T09:50:10Z")
No, not “please tell me I’m cool or I’ll stop posting.” (Although you can feel free to tell me how cool I am and how much you like my posts if you want :wink: ) When I need to renew, do I get an e-mail or is it my respo… --- ## [Mouse-over Feature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouse-over-feature/295447)
**Author:** [@gommsn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gommsn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2005, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouse-over-feature/295447 "2005-03-29T23:16:26Z")
The “mouse-over” feature has suddenly quit working. Could the problem be my computer or is it the site? Anyone else or am I alone with this? :smack: --- ## [Anybody Else Not Receiving E-mail Notification?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-not-receiving-e-mail-notification/296718)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2005, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-not-receiving-e-mail-notification/296718 "2005-03-29T12:13:02Z")
I’ve noticed that a few threads I’m subscribed to have been getting responses, and I haven’t been getting e-mails. Is it just me? --- ## [Subdividing GQ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subdividing-gq/295764)
**Author:** [@Skott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skott)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2005, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subdividing-gq/295764 "2005-03-28T02:37:42Z")
Would it be possible/plausible/helpful to subdivide GQ into different categories? For instance, there could be Trivia/Facts, Technical, Legal, Real Life (e.g. “How do I…?” type questions), and All (allowing all GQ threa… --- ## [Perhaps thought about adding another page to this forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perhaps-thought-about-adding-another-page-to-this-forum/296484)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2005, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perhaps-thought-about-adding-another-page-to-this-forum/296484 "2005-03-28T00:44:17Z")
This forum (ATMB) is locked at only one page, so anyone coming in would never know about posts that are over a few days old at the most. However, the one available page is choked up with 10 sticky threads. Might it be … --- ## [Can we have the ' # viewing' feature on the main forum page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-the-viewing-feature-on-the-main-forum-page/295747)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2005, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-the-viewing-feature-on-the-main-forum-page/295747 "2005-03-27T23:49:53Z")
On other vbulletin boards you get a number viewing statistic next to the names of each forum on the main forum page. Would that be a bandwidth hit here, or is it possible? --- ## ["Go to last post" feature- Awesome!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-last-post-feature-awesome/296108)
**Author:** [@inkleberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkleberry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2005, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-last-post-feature-awesome/296108 "2005-03-26T19:23:34Z")
I love love love the “Go to last post” feature. No more scrolling for me! La la la, I am too lazy to scroll, and the world rewards me for it. :smiley: Seriously. It rocks. --- ## [This is a test, this is only a test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-this-is-only-a-test/295986)
**Author:** [@RancidYakButterTeaParty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RancidYakButterTeaParty)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2005, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-this-is-only-a-test/295986 "2005-03-24T21:08:16Z")
RancidYakButterTeaPartyRancid Hmmmm…whatupwhatup Anyone wanna help me change size, font, and color for the same text? --- ## [Expiry date on subscription?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expiry-date-on-subscription/296041)
**Author:** [@badbadrubberpiggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badbadrubberpiggy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2005, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expiry-date-on-subscription/296041 "2005-03-24T18:40:30Z")
I haven’t yet re-subscribed (am planning on it, just haven’t gotten around to it yet), but the Expiry Date on my User CP says 4/28/2006. I was paid for by another member for my original subscription. I can afford it no… --- ## [Where do I renew my membership, and by when do I have to do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-renew-my-membership-and-by-when-do-i-have-to-do-it/295636)
**Author:** [@Binarydrone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Binarydrone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2005, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-i-renew-my-membership-and-by-when-do-i-have-to-do-it/295636 "2005-03-24T16:09:02Z")
Title pretty much says it all. --- ## [Test Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread/295795)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2005, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread/295795 "2005-03-23T14:00:47Z")
foo bar --- ## [search question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-question/294358)
**Author:** [@vittrad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vittrad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2005, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-question/294358 "2005-03-23T06:39:18Z")
I apoligize for starting a thread so soon after I registered, however I have a query that I cannot seem to find the answer to by reading the FAQ or other threads. Being that I cannot search for an answer, I am wondering… --- ## [Admins, pls, can we just delete all the pejorative threads about TD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-pls-can-we-just-delete-all-the-pejorative-threads-about-td/295499)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2005, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-pls-can-we-just-delete-all-the-pejorative-threads-about-td/295499 "2005-03-21T19:22:37Z")
Really I mean for the love of Og I am so sick of even seeing these thread tittles. Isn’t it time we moved on. Normally, I’m not a big fan of censorship but Jeez… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=357) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=359)