# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=366 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 367 --- ## ["perfect master" title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perfect-master-title/283802)
**Author:** [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2005, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perfect-master-title/283802 "2005-01-10T01:12:27Z")
Does Cecil Adams’ “Perfect Master” title allow him to function as a Mod/Admin? If he stumbled across a thread title that said “Cecil Adams is teh L4Z0R!!!1”, could he delete it? --- ## [Image hosting test pics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/image-hosting-test-pics/283904)
**Author:** [@Scruloose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scruloose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2005, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/image-hosting-test-pics/283904 "2005-01-09T17:43:59Z")
Testing Testing again Can someone tell me if they can see those alright? Thanks/ --- ## [Charter Member Membership Expiry Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charter-member-membership-expiry-question/280471)
**Author:** [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2005, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charter-member-membership-expiry-question/280471 "2005-01-09T11:42:17Z")
OK, say this coming April I am a bit of a dumb@$$ and I forget to renew my subscription so I go to inactive mode. When I pony back up the dough will I lose my Charter Member status with all the perks and whatnot? --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/283653)
**Author:** [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2005, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/283653 "2005-01-08T23:23:51Z")
linkie…http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=294088 --- ## [Not sure who to contact...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-who-to-contact/283773)
**Author:** [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2005, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-who-to-contact/283773 "2005-01-08T23:12:22Z")
About being double billed on visa check card for one year subscrition. This is not a major problem if I can simply be subscribed for two years. --- ## [Why can't I use Google to search the Straight Dope archives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-use-google-to-search-the-straight-dope-archives/283608)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Deschain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Deschain)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2005, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-use-google-to-search-the-straight-dope-archives/283608 "2005-01-08T14:56:14Z")
I often use the advanced search at Google to search within domains (including my University) because I find it works better than the in house engines. For example I had about an hour to kill today and I thought I would… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/268732)
**Author:** [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/268732 "2005-01-07T22:33:42Z")
testtest --- ## [Lost post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-post/283580)
**Author:** [@35340](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/35340)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-post/283580 "2005-01-07T20:48:55Z")
a few months back ,there was a sticky here or elsewhere about “don’t post it if you don’t want to share it because we probably aren’t going to take it down” … I wanted to read it again,but numerous seraches on keywords … --- ## [Quirk (bug?) with post numbering within a thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quirk-bug-with-post-numbering-within-a-thread/283609)
**Author:** [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quirk-bug-with-post-numbering-within-a-thread/283609 "2005-01-07T20:15:07Z")
This probably isn’t a big deal, but I figured it’s worth mentioning… In this thread, I was trying to link to two previous posts, also in that thread. I copyied the URL to the second one… boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/s… --- ## [Okay, we can't edit, but why can't we delete our posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-we-cant-edit-but-why-cant-we-delete-our-posts/281863)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Deschain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Deschain)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-we-cant-edit-but-why-cant-we-delete-our-posts/281863 "2005-01-07T19:02:30Z")
Let’s say that we say something in the heat of anger or word something poorly shouldn’t we be able to take it back? My cousin once said that another poster (on another board) made him so angry that he would like to come… --- ## [Change the descriptive of a forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-the-descriptive-of-a-forum/283556)
**Author:** [@Brendan\_Donovan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brendan_Donovan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-the-descriptive-of-a-forum/283556 "2005-01-07T18:54:06Z")
Lotta questions here, I see that the Comment on Staff Reports was formerly called “Mailbag Answers”. How long ago was thay anyway? A million years? And since its probably a really long time maybe nobody cares? How abo… --- ## [Question about Report Bad Post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-report-bad-post/283097)
**Author:** [@bluecanary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bluecanary)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-report-bad-post/283097 "2005-01-07T15:53:02Z")
I use the report bad post function if I see threads that are in the wrong forum or zombie threads, in spite of the: message. This is partly because I’m sure I remember reading somewhere that we’re supposed to disregard… --- ## [Message Editor Interface](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-editor-interface/283439)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-editor-interface/283439 "2005-01-07T02:51:25Z")
I quote from the spiel in Options for the Message Editor Interface: “When postings messages to the forums or other members, there are three interface types available to you.” It goes on to say that your browser may not… --- ## [Quote test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-test/283459)
**Author:** [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-test/283459 "2005-01-07T00:33:04Z")
FYI, quoted characters don’t count towards the minimum. --- ## [Is there any way a poster can be restricted to one forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-a-poster-can-be-restricted-to-one-forum/283156)
**Author:** [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2005, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-a-poster-can-be-restricted-to-one-forum/283156 "2005-01-06T12:59:21Z")
Many dopers have been banned that not all dopers believe should have been. Is there anyway to set up a forum that they might be restricted to? --- ## [Threads open at random post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-open-at-random-post/283102)
**Author:** [@Sample\_the\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sample_the_Dog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2005, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-open-at-random-post/283102 "2005-01-06T00:58:42Z")
Often when opening a new thread (new to me, that is – one I’m visiting for the first time) I’m taken to what seems to be a random post. Just now, a new-to-me thread opened at post 33 of 39. What’s up? Anyone else gett… --- ## [Practice Post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-post/283280)
**Author:** [@Bendarr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bendarr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2005, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-post/283280 "2005-01-05T21:43:26Z")
This is merely a practice post. Nothing to see here, move along, move along. And now hopefully a link to my first screwup. aI bumped a three month old thread. Even after someone had done a two month one ooops. :sma… --- ## [Post Counts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-counts/282734)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2005, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-counts/282734 "2005-01-05T20:55:11Z")
My complaints are in the Pit, this is meant as a request. There seems to be a radical difference of opinion in the matter of what the Mods/Admins and the members/users feel to be “post count padding.” While I can see t… --- ## [Intelligent design or Evolution???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intelligent-design-or-evolution/283010)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2005, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intelligent-design-or-evolution/283010 "2005-01-05T20:18:05Z")
If I was around for Day 1 of the SDMB would I have found the 9 current fora \[ul\] \[li\]About This Message Board\[/li\]\[li\]Comments on Cecil’s Columns\[/li\]\[li\]Comments on Staff Reports\[/li\]\[li\]General Questions\[/li\]\[li\]Grea… --- ## [Aldebaran has been banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aldebaran-has-been-banned/282485)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2005, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aldebaran-has-been-banned/282485 "2005-01-05T02:51:26Z")
Aldebaran has been banned for trolling, posting information he knew or should have known was false, making veiled and not-so-veiled threats, and refusing to cooperate with the mods. He has received numerous warnings, mos… --- ## [constantlydrunk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constantlydrunk/281765)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2005, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constantlydrunk/281765 "2005-01-05T00:52:22Z")
Here I met a new member named constantlydrunk. I was surprised and quite intriqued to see that our new friend managed to get banned with a post count as low as 4! 4 posts? The post that I read seemed o.k. (unless Mari… --- ## [2 questions on emailing mods/admins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-questions-on-emailing-mods-admins/282797)
**Author:** [@WeRSauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WeRSauron)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2005, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-questions-on-emailing-mods-admins/282797 "2005-01-05T00:37:23Z")
How annoying is it if a Doper emails moderators or administrators of the SDMB? I would like to ask a question to moderators of certain forums on this board. Would they mind if I sent one email to them? WRS --- ## [Letting a mod know he has e-mail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/letting-a-mod-know-he-has-e-mail/282656)
**Author:** [@Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kel_Varnsen_Latex_Division)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2005, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/letting-a-mod-know-he-has-e-mail/282656 "2005-01-05T00:21:12Z")
Is there a way to let a mod know he has an e-mail? --- ## [vB coding and "report bad post"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vb-coding-and-report-bad-post/282889)
**Author:** [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2005, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vb-coding-and-report-bad-post/282889 "2005-01-04T19:19:08Z")
If I report a bad post and use vB coding, does it come out looking like rubbish on a Mods e-mail? --- ## [Email address already in use??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-address-already-in-use/283035)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2005, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-address-already-in-use/283035 "2005-01-04T17:15:48Z")
I tried to change the email address in my User CP to the one that I actually check every day, yet I received an error message saying that my email address is already in use. Is there any way to search for whatever accou… --- ## [About users who sign their posts "peace."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-users-who-sign-their-posts-peace/277418)
**Author:** [@alterego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alterego)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2005, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-users-who-sign-their-posts-peace/277418 "2005-01-04T15:29:46Z")
I have been seeing more of this. Is it a modern replacement for “shalom,” which a jewish friend of mine uses, or just the whim of these users, or both? Thanks. --- ## [test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/283015)
**Author:** [@Sniffing\_General](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sniffing_General)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2005, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/283015 "2005-01-04T11:36:22Z")
Just making sure I got this stuff down. :smiley: --- ## [Changing E-Mail Address](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-e-mail-address/283004)
**Author:** [@START](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/START)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2005, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-e-mail-address/283004 "2005-01-04T07:50:28Z")
How do I change my e-mail address? The one below is my only valid address grneyemulattoboy@aol.com --- ## [SDMB: Can't see member signatures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-cant-see-member-signatures/281664)
**Author:** [@Pullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pullet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2005, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-cant-see-member-signatures/281664 "2005-01-04T02:13:25Z")
So, I’m new here and I don’t know if it’s just me or some noob function or something is actually broken. Sometimes I can see other poster’s signatures in their posts and sometimes I can’t, even if the discussion is abou… --- ## [Why was Logicalkitten Banned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-logicalkitten-banned/282895)
**Author:** [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2005, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-logicalkitten-banned/282895 "2005-01-04T00:59:12Z")
Just interested to know why, as I was going to reply to a point made by him/her when I saw the BANNED under the user name. Couldn’t find anything ban-worthy in a quick search. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=365) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=367)