# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=370 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 371 --- ## [When did I join?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-i-join/277734)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2004, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-i-join/277734 "2004-12-04T10:46:52Z")
I’ve been meaning to ask this question for a while. I swear I joined earlier than April of 03. I have been reading the StraighDope in print since 86 or so. I have been reading it online since I discovered it on AOL. I kn… --- ## [Is there a glitch? Reading a new post does not darken the new post Icon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-glitch-reading-a-new-post-does-not-darken-the-new-post-icon/278020)
**Author:** [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2004, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-glitch-reading-a-new-post-does-not-darken-the-new-post-icon/278020 "2004-12-04T04:37:42Z")
Is it just me? --- ## [Automatic case change of SHOUTING thread titles.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-case-change-of-shouting-thread-titles/277985)
**Author:** [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2004, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-case-change-of-shouting-thread-titles/277985 "2004-12-04T03:50:10Z")
The title to this thread is in all caps. (I AM NOT THE “GRAPIST”!!!) However, this thread title is not. (Wmd pc). I though the board software automatically reduced SHOUTING thread titles to something more readbale. I… --- ## [How does SDMB staff deal with challenge-response spam blocking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-sdmb-staff-deal-with-challenge-response-spam-blocking/277910)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2004, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-sdmb-staff-deal-with-challenge-response-spam-blocking/277910 "2004-12-03T20:07:44Z")
I’m normally a laid-back, patient and fair board administrator (not of the Dope, of course, but of the Cyburbia Forums, an urban planning-related message board). That is, until one of these lands in my mailbox. When e… --- ## [Changing default font](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-default-font/277461)
**Author:** [@WeRSauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WeRSauron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2004, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-default-font/277461 "2004-12-03T19:49:48Z")
Is there a way to change one’s default font (I prefer something with serifs), or is this not allowed or in bad form? Please forgive my intrusion if this was addressed before or elsewhere. WRS/Thû --- ## [Is it considered bad form to post an opinion without reading all replies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-considered-bad-form-to-post-an-opinion-without-reading-all-replies/277818)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2004, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-considered-bad-form-to-post-an-opinion-without-reading-all-replies/277818 "2004-12-03T01:41:45Z")
If I see a title or OP in, say, the Pit which I immediately form an opinion about - Is it bad form if I post my opinion without first reading every reply to the OP? Considering that a person’s opinion is unlikely to cha… --- ## [Mouse-over feature turned off, or is it just me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouse-over-feature-turned-off-or-is-it-just-me/276055)
**Author:** [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2004, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouse-over-feature-turned-off-or-is-it-just-me/276055 "2004-12-02T22:04:41Z")
I’ve noticed this not working for the past hour or so. --- ## [Is there a way for me to buy memberships for guests I like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-for-me-to-buy-memberships-for-guests-i-like/277471)
**Author:** [@kimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kimera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2004, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-for-me-to-buy-memberships-for-guests-i-like/277471 "2004-12-01T18:52:58Z")
I think the pit is the right place for this. If it is not, feel free to move it mods. Sorry if this has been asked/explained before. I asked several other dopers and received a variety of answers. Someone people that… --- ## [Is there some sort of problem with the boards today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-some-sort-of-problem-with-the-boards-today/277343)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2004, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-some-sort-of-problem-with-the-boards-today/277343 "2004-11-30T18:30:37Z")
Because I’m having a really hard time getting on. I keep getting “page cannot be displayed signs”. I want to know if it’s just my computer. --- ## [Non-Online Payment Options?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-online-payment-options/276897)
**Author:** [@phaishazamkhan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phaishazamkhan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2004, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-online-payment-options/276897 "2004-11-28T18:19:16Z")
Hi, I don’t have a credit card due to personal financial issues. I have a checking account but I’m not about to use Paypal considering the horror stories I’ve read on the internet. Is there a way I can send a check or a … --- ## [My Apologies to TubaDiva & the Mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-apologies-to-tubadiva-the-mods/276822)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2004, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-apologies-to-tubadiva-the-mods/276822 "2004-11-27T05:53:02Z")
I wish to apologize to the Mods for my Great Debates post! I’ve been doing two parallel threads, one in Great Debates & one in the BBQ Pit. I’ve gotten them mixed up. I deeply apologise for any Forum violations. My l… --- ## [1920s style death rays? HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1920s-style-death-rays-hall-of-fame-nominations/275614)
**Author:** [@Tracy\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tracy_Lord)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2004, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1920s-style-death-rays-hall-of-fame-nominations/275614 "2004-11-26T23:07:09Z")
All right, I forked out for a membership about a month and a half ago, and it’s totally been worth it. Y’all are pathetically smart, just like me! But after weeks of trawling through the search engine and old threads, th… --- ## [Dear TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-tubadiva/276112)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2004, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-tubadiva/276112 "2004-11-26T23:02:11Z")
It’s happening again. No can e-mail Lil TubaDiva. :frowning: --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/276770)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2004, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/276770 "2004-11-26T18:07:08Z")
test --- ## [Time Stamps 8 minutes slow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-stamps-8-minutes-slow/272646)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2004, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-stamps-8-minutes-slow/272646 "2004-11-26T17:15:55Z")
The time stamps still seem to be running about 8 minutes behind time (or at least that’s the case here in Australia). Any idea why? --- ## [Public Groups](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-groups/276706)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2004, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-groups/276706 "2004-11-26T14:56:44Z")
What are the “Public Groups” mentioned in User CP? --- ## [Virus on SD home page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virus-on-sd-home-page/276703)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2004, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virus-on-sd-home-page/276703 "2004-11-26T14:48:55Z")
When I go to the straighdope.com, it started trying to download a file. This is even before the page displays. Sounds very suspicious to me: have you been hit with a virus? --- ## [Reporting myself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-myself/276552)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2004, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-myself/276552 "2004-11-26T06:00:23Z")
I’ve just posted a new thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=5536068#post5536068 but on re-reading, the second sentence seems a mite trollish. My apologies. Could some kind mod please delete that se… --- ## [Q about the "Views" counter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-the-views-counter/276568)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2004, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-the-views-counter/276568 "2004-11-25T01:41:25Z")
Let’s say I see a spanking new un-posted-to thread. It has one view. I look at it and when I go back to the forum index, it still says one. Why doesn’t it say two? --- ## [Threadspotting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threadspotting/276161)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2004, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threadspotting/276161 "2004-11-24T18:11:20Z")
Is there an archive somewhere of threads that have been highlighted in the “Threadspotting”? Also, how often does that change over? --- ## [Test.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/273334)
**Author:** [@Nightwatch\_Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightwatch_Trailer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2004, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/273334 "2004-11-24T12:18:53Z")
I want to see if the system will allow an all-caps title with punctuation. --- ## [Email notification - please strip out spoiler-tagged text](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-notification-please-strip-out-spoiler-tagged-text/275910)
**Author:** [@rexnervous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rexnervous)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2004, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-notification-please-strip-out-spoiler-tagged-text/275910 "2004-11-23T05:32:13Z")
Just a request - when we get email notifications of a post can anything that has a spoiler tag be stripped out? There’s absolutely no way to tell in the email if certain text was supposed to be spoilered or not. Yeah, … --- ## [Weird coding error in BBQ Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-coding-error-in-bbq-pit/276084)
**Author:** [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2004, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-coding-error-in-bbq-pit/276084 "2004-11-22T12:50:04Z")
I was reading French troops make the “Fallujah Marine” incident look like a mercy killing and something strange happens at post #24. All the regualr text is bolded, but all the quoted text looks fine. Hopefully it’s just… --- ## [Been here years before I figured this out...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-here-years-before-i-figured-this-out/275472)
**Author:** [@RumMunkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RumMunkey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2004, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-here-years-before-i-figured-this-out/275472 "2004-11-20T21:56:31Z")
Did you know that if you click the little “down arrow” icon just before a thread’s title it’ll jump you down the the first new post in the thread?? Hell, I usually scroll down and try and find my place! :smack: --- ## [A note: "Search all posts by 'user'" only goes 500 posts.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-note-search-all-posts-by-user-only-goes-500-posts/273544)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2004, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-note-search-all-posts-by-user-only-goes-500-posts/273544 "2004-11-19T23:27:56Z")
Just something I noticed: I’d click on a user’s name, click on “Search all posts by this user”, and click again. I’ll only get the latest 500 posts by that user, even if they’re above 500+. Is this something new with … --- ## [I can't search for my username...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-search-for-my-username/273636)
**Author:** [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2004, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-search-for-my-username/273636 "2004-11-19T23:20:04Z")
If I forget what threads I’ve posted to, or want to do a vanity search, I can’t search for " Lightnin’ "- that apostrophe invalidates the search. Way back when, with the old system, I could. If I search for “Lightnin” … --- ## [Does this feature exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-feature-exist/275505)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2004, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-feature-exist/275505 "2004-11-19T20:51:30Z")
Is it possible to put an entire thread on my “ignore” list? That would be such a cool feature, for some threads that just get too annoying to pay attention to. --- ## [How far can I go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-can-i-go/275635)
**Author:** [@START](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/START)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2004, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-can-i-go/275635 "2004-11-19T20:40:23Z")
I have noticed alot of of TMI threads lately which I don’t have a problem with it just got me thinking how far can I go without getting my topic locked or being banned from the board. I don’t think we can discuss downlo… --- ## [SDMB registration agreement as of 11/19/2004](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-registration-agreement-as-of-11-19-2004/275693)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2004, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-registration-agreement-as-of-11-19-2004/275693 "2004-11-19T18:31:22Z")
The agreement below spells out the rules by which SDMB users are expected to abide. Changes since the last version are indicated in bold. All changes are effective immediately. Straight Dope Message Board Registration … --- ## [New forum suggestion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-forum-suggestion/275529)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2004, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-forum-suggestion/275529 "2004-11-19T14:51:16Z")
How 'bout a Quizzes & Puzzles forum, where dopers can post … erm, quizzes and puzzles, I suppose. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=369) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=371)