# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=371 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 372 --- ## [Is Mozilla/Firefox bad for the hamsters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mozilla-firefox-bad-for-the-hamsters/274428)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2004, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mozilla-firefox-bad-for-the-hamsters/274428 "2004-11-19T11:23:16Z")
Now that I’ve become a Mozilla addict and have discovered the joy of tabbed browsing, I find myself sitting on a forum thread-listing page and joyfully Control-clicking in rapid-fire succession. Is this hard on the hams… --- ## [Goat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goat/275361)
**Author:** [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2004, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goat/275361 "2004-11-18T16:15:35Z")
What is this goat business I keep hearing about? I think I’ve been Doping long enough that I should know. I guess this either came about while I was on a board hiatus, or before I joined (which would be odd since I seem … --- ## [Perhaps some of the stickies need to be redone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perhaps-some-of-the-stickies-need-to-be-redone/274403)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2004, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perhaps-some-of-the-stickies-need-to-be-redone/274403 "2004-11-17T19:29:41Z")
First off, we have stickies posted by people who aren’t mods anymore (by manhattan in GQ and Euty in CS), which has caused some confusion amongst some of our newer members. Also, since they were done before the Big Boar… --- ## [What became of the "hard space"  ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-became-of-the-hard-space-nbsp/274716)
**Author:** [@According\_to\_Pliny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/According_to_Pliny)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2004, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-became-of-the-hard-space-nbsp/274716 "2004-11-15T00:39:28Z")
I’m sure that I’ve been able to use here before. And yet in this thread Greeting card writing they didn’t work. How else are you supposed to get a leading space on a line for a simple indent? --- ## [About duplicate usernames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-duplicate-usernames/274273)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2004, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-duplicate-usernames/274273 "2004-11-13T18:57:37Z")
Are we allowed to pick a username that is fairly similar to another person’s? For example, could someone else pick Elenia52? Or Elena52? --- ## [Return after posting.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-after-posting/274497)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2004, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-after-posting/274497 "2004-11-13T07:19:13Z")
What’s the best way to return after one’s posted? I push the “Back” button and all I get is the “Page Expired” mess. Any ideas?? Jake --- ## [How do I unsubscribe from a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-unsubscribe-from-a-thread/274397)
**Author:** [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2004, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-unsubscribe-from-a-thread/274397 "2004-11-12T16:42:32Z")
Question is in the title. I got on, but now I want off. Help please! --- ## [Coding Glitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coding-glitch/274308)
**Author:** [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2004, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coding-glitch/274308 "2004-11-12T13:11:37Z")
Okay, I was doing a search on Cecil’s columns and the term I used was “shoe,” one of the columns that came up was entitled “Why do you always see just one show by the side of the road?” (emphasis mine), when you pull the… --- ## [Can we have a Political Debates forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-a-political-debates-forum/272973)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2004, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-have-a-political-debates-forum/272973 "2004-11-11T23:29:21Z")
I posted this question in IMHO, since it was a sort of poll, but maybe ATMB is a better place to ask the question. So, can we have a Political Debates forum? --- ## [Bumping old threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumping-old-threads/274055)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2004, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumping-old-threads/274055 "2004-11-11T21:40:48Z")
I saw it again today, someone bumped a thread that was four or five years old. I know that bumping old threads is generally frowned upon, but my question is, why don’t the Mods or Admins just close threads that are olde… --- ## [What's the difference between a moderator and an administrator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-a-moderator-and-an-administrator/273373)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2004, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-a-moderator-and-an-administrator/273373 "2004-11-11T21:11:37Z")
That is all. Thanks. --- ## [Is there a way to subscribe to a thread without responding to it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-subscribe-to-a-thread-without-responding-to-it/274265)
**Author:** [@davenportavenger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davenportavenger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2004, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-subscribe-to-a-thread-without-responding-to-it/274265 "2004-11-11T21:03:27Z")
Well, is there? I’d like to subscribe to threads I find interesting, but can’t figure out a way to do it without also replying. Sometimes, I either don’t have anything to say yet (for instance, wanting to see how a Great… --- ## [Different levels of membership](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-levels-of-membership/273812)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2004, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-levels-of-membership/273812 "2004-11-10T18:07:19Z")
AFAIK, Charter Members are paid subscribers, and Guests are unpaid gerbil-pirates that get 30 days to sail the seven seas of the SDMB for free. At Members is where I get a little fuzzy. These seem to be people who regis… --- ## [How come boards.straightdope.com/sdmb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-boards-straightdope-com-sdmb/270158)
**Author:** [@CaveMike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaveMike)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2004, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-boards-straightdope-com-sdmb/270158 "2004-11-08T00:48:04Z")
Any interesting reason the URL for this site is: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb and not something like: http://sdmb.straightdope.com Yeah, I know deep thoughts and all… --- ## [Report this post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/report-this-post/273476)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2004, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/report-this-post/273476 "2004-11-07T13:16:23Z")
What happened to the “report this post” function? --- ## [Registered Users?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registered-users/273318)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2004, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/registered-users/273318 "2004-11-06T04:18:20Z")
I just saw my first new poster with the title Registered User? Who are these people and how do they differ from the rest of us? Is this the default title from here on out? --- ## [20 posts to a page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-posts-to-a-page/273121)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2004, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-posts-to-a-page/273121 "2004-11-05T04:36:12Z")
I’m looking at a multi-page Cafe Society thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=283649&page=4&pp=20 that has 20 posts to a page. Why? --- ## [So How Come A Thread Shows No Posts Or Views, But ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-come-a-thread-shows-no-posts-or-views-but/272932)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2004, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-come-a-thread-shows-no-posts-or-views-but/272932 "2004-11-05T03:14:42Z")
… there are two responses to the OP, and probably quite a few views? I am referring to this thread created by TuckerFan and his question about yellow bracelets. Duke and myself posted responses, yet the post count rema… --- ## [Dumb question...location change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-question-location-change/272952)
**Author:** [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2004, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-question-location-change/272952 "2004-11-05T02:09:03Z")
OK so my brain is asleep.I’ve searched FAQ and it says it’s not there. How do I change my location indicator in the top right of my posts? :smiley: Thanx… --- ## [Finding someone...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-someone/272968)
**Author:** [@Lockseer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lockseer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2004, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-someone/272968 "2004-11-04T20:17:13Z")
I had checked the posting rules, but thought I’d explicitly ask in here before I posted in MPSIMS. I’ve been trying to track down a friend I lost touch with several years ago, but to no luck. I began to wonder if the n… --- ## [What forum for "ask the..." thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-forum-for-ask-the-thread/272735)
**Author:** [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2004, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-forum-for-ask-the-thread/272735 "2004-11-04T13:10:17Z")
The title say it all. --- ## [Is this the dumbest question ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706)
**Author:** [@carl\_johnson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carl_johnson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2004, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706 "2004-11-03T21:49:17Z")
Could someone please explain how to search through old posts? I’m sure its incredibly simple, but for the life of me I can’t find the search function. once again, sorry for being quite so inept, i’ll try not to make a … --- ## [Weird happenings on the SD homepage...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-happenings-on-the-sd-homepage/272570)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2004, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-happenings-on-the-sd-homepage/272570 "2004-11-02T23:20:11Z")
I have tried to go to the Straight Dope homepage. Instead of the usual page, I get a dialog box from my computer telling me it is downloading a file. Has someone hacked the SD and inserted some kind of file? --- ## [How Many People are Viewing the Board Today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-are-viewing-the-board-today/272564)
**Author:** [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2004, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-are-viewing-the-board-today/272564 "2004-11-02T22:25:22Z")
Do we have a significant spike in viewership today? The board’s been timing out on me a bit this morning and with it being election day, I assume it’s due to higher traffic. --- ## [Revolt against BRAWL HALL.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revolt-against-brawl-hall-com/272619)
**Author:** [@Holms](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Holms)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2004, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revolt-against-brawl-hall-com/272619 "2004-11-02T22:20:42Z")
Hello to all straight dopians, or whatever you would like to be called. I am Holms from FUBAR or thatsjustnotright.com. A few days ago, our site was overrun by jackasses at brawl-hall.com. We know that they attempted … --- ## [how to post a quote from a fellow posters responce or thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-post-a-quote-from-a-fellow-posters-responce-or-thread/272585)
**Author:** [@mitchythekid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mitchythekid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2004, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-post-a-quote-from-a-fellow-posters-responce-or-thread/272585 "2004-11-02T21:49:54Z")
I know it’s probably real simple,I am relativly new to the computer,but understand most of the terminology.Any help would be apreaciated.Thanks! :slight\_smile: :smack: --- ## [Moderation of Comments on Cecil's Columns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderation-of-comments-on-cecils-columns/272386)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2004, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderation-of-comments-on-cecils-columns/272386 "2004-11-02T21:38:27Z")
No, it’s not a complaint. But I notice that our beloved Noodles seems to be on hiatus, having not posted for over a month… First off, is this due to anything we ought to be concerned about? His pet scorpion didn’t dec… --- ## [Hijack vs. OT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hijack-vs-ot/272431)
**Author:** [@WeRSauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WeRSauron)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2004, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hijack-vs-ot/272431 "2004-11-02T18:39:38Z")
What’s the difference between a hijack and something that’s off topic? WRS --- ## [Out-of-Sync Timestamps (Not Daylight Savings)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-sync-timestamps-not-daylight-savings/272366)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2004, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-sync-timestamps-not-daylight-savings/272366 "2004-11-01T18:21:10Z")
I’ve noticed an odd thing lately. When I click on ‘New Posts’ - the search results come back, and the most recent timestamp on them will be several minutes behind the actual time on my local clocks. All my local clocks … --- ## [Timestamps are an hour off this morning.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timestamps-are-an-hour-off-this-morning/272167)
**Author:** [@Fiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2004, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timestamps-are-an-hour-off-this-morning/272167 "2004-11-01T18:09:51Z")
Due to the time change, of course. Do I need to make an adjustment in my User Control Panel, or should I just be patient? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=370) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=372)