# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=373 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 374 --- ## [Suggestion for FAQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-for-faq/267749)
**Author:** [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2004, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-for-faq/267749 "2004-10-20T07:03:47Z")
Can we include a section on who OG is and why we must all fear OG? I tried searching for OG because I wanted to make reference to a previous thread, but OG is too short a word for the search engine. If we include the F… --- ## [Signature woes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signature-woes/269667)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2004, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signature-woes/269667 "2004-10-20T03:20:58Z")
I have the box checked in my User CP to use signature. “Show your signature” is checked when I post. Yet my signature still doesn’t show up. What gives? Adam --- ## [CCC and CSR are so similar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ccc-and-csr-are-so-similar/268830)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2004, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ccc-and-csr-are-so-similar/268830 "2004-10-20T03:13:50Z")
\-So much so that it never fails to cause me to post one the other. They are both comments on the home page’s columns, after all. But, not a complaint, just a question. Why are they divided into two separate forums? Su… --- ## [What happened to the Daily "Shut Down"? (Not that I really miss it!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-daily-shut-down-not-that-i-really-miss-it/269997)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2004, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-daily-shut-down-not-that-i-really-miss-it/269997 "2004-10-19T22:43:06Z")
I used to be able to count on the Board shutting down at 1:30am Pacific then coming back again between 2:30 and 3:00am. This is when I got all my work done! The SDMB would boot me off at 1:30, I’d do a significant bit … --- ## [Colour test thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colour-test-thread/269417)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2004, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colour-test-thread/269417 "2004-10-19T17:08:28Z")
\[SIZE=5\]Sausage\[/SIZE\] \[SIZE=5\]Bacon\[/SIZE\] \[SIZE=5\]Egg\[/SIZE\] \[SIZE=5\]Toast\[/SIZE\] \[SIZE=5\]Coffee\[/SIZE\] --- ## ["If you just e-mail a moderator"...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-just-e-mail-a-moderator/269818)
**Author:** [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2004, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-just-e-mail-a-moderator/269818 "2004-10-18T18:49:26Z")
The thread title is the preferred way, according to staff, to deal with a problematic situation, especially in circumstances that you or another might prefer not be public. However, what it does not take into account is… --- ## [What's the appropriate procedure to asking to have a thread locked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-appropriate-procedure-to-asking-to-have-a-thread-locked/269733)
**Author:** [@dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dreamer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2004, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-appropriate-procedure-to-asking-to-have-a-thread-locked/269733 "2004-10-18T12:55:33Z")
I’d like to have this locked. Do I email or send a private message to a Mod of Cafe Society? --- ## [Why was this thread locked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-locked/268475)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2004, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-this-thread-locked/268475 "2004-10-17T20:36:59Z")
Can I ask this? I’m not trying to re-open or continue discussing, I’m just curious as to why it was locked. Here it is. I know it was about homework, but it wasn’t asking for the answer, just a bump in the right direct… --- ## [Why does Preview eat my post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-preview-eat-my-post/269486)
**Author:** [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2004, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-preview-eat-my-post/269486 "2004-10-17T20:23:26Z")
I thought Preview Post was there so we could go back and edit mistakes before Submitting. Twice recently, though, I previewed, found something I wanted to change, hit the Back button, and shazam, it was gone. This time, … --- ## [Search question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-question/269691)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2004, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-question/269691 "2004-10-17T17:41:28Z")
Can I effectively use keywords and a username in a search, or does the engine choose one or the other? --- ## [Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help/269278)
**Author:** [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2004, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help/269278 "2004-10-16T20:56:30Z")
The deadline for subscription is looming… silenus offered recently to help pay my way, but I haven’t heard a peep out of him for about a week now. I was hoping to look for other volunteers (to whom I would owe a massiv… --- ## [A query about copyrights and quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-query-about-copyrights-and-quotes/268847)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2004, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-query-about-copyrights-and-quotes/268847 "2004-10-15T22:47:54Z")
At what point do I link instead of quoting a printed article? I posted a few things recently that- I felt- required fairly lengthy quotes from my cited source. Now, were I to enter into a spirited debate on Charles Dick… --- ## [Post-Subscription Data Requested.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-subscription-data-requested/269429)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2004, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-subscription-data-requested/269429 "2004-10-15T22:47:01Z")
What is the ratio of sign-ups to bannings, please? That is, are more people subscribing than are getting booted? Thank you. --- ## [Question about appropriate use of "Report this Post"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-appropriate-use-of-report-this-post/269444)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2004, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-appropriate-use-of-report-this-post/269444 "2004-10-15T22:33:33Z")
is it out of line to use the post reporting function so voice a concern that a thread may be in the wrong forum? It strikes me as problematic, but not in the same sense of the examples given. --- ## [Can I pay for Straight Dope stuff without a credit car(d)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-pay-for-straight-dope-stuff-without-a-credit-car-d/269061)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2004, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-pay-for-straight-dope-stuff-without-a-credit-car-d/269061 "2004-10-15T19:47:53Z")
Pardon me if I’m not supposed to ask this here. I followed the link on the shopping page and sent an e-mail to whomever, but I haven’t got an answer. I want to buy the stuff on the Straight Dope shopping page, but I don… --- ## [What is this jibberish that popped up in Word Pad upon replying to a thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-jibberish-that-popped-up-in-word-pad-upon-replying-to-a-thread/269060)
**Author:** [@JohnBckWLD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnBckWLD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2004, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-jibberish-that-popped-up-in-word-pad-upon-replying-to-a-thread/269060 "2004-10-15T03:43:23Z")
newreply\[1\]- Wordpad \ \ \\Straight Dope Message Board - Reply… --- ## [Idea for a new sticky](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-for-a-new-sticky/269239)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Orzabal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Orzabal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2004, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-for-a-new-sticky/269239 "2004-10-15T03:03:30Z")
I have an idea for a new sticky that could be placed in the Pit. The title of the sticky would be: It’s “Bodoni”. The body of the message would read: Bodoni. Two 'O’s. One ‘I’. Not “Bodini”. Bodini sounds like a … --- ## [How do I post a link to a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-link-to-a-thread/268932)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Dragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Dragon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2004, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-link-to-a-thread/268932 "2004-10-15T01:11:34Z")
Okay, I’m new at this, I’ll admit it. How do you post a link to another thread? The part that I’m really having trouble with is figuring out the thread ID. Thanks for any and all help. --- ## [Subscribed thread email problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-thread-email-problems/269014)
**Author:** [@dasgupta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasgupta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2004, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-thread-email-problems/269014 "2004-10-14T14:29:02Z")
Okay, I checked the sticky and didn’t see this… When I’m subscribed to a thread, I believe I used to get an email for the first new message posted, and no more until I went to the thread again. In fact, the email I rece… --- ## [How do I see ALL of a person's posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-see-all-of-a-persons-posts/268787)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2004, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-see-all-of-a-persons-posts/268787 "2004-10-13T16:41:28Z")
If I do a search on a user, all that comes up are posts 1-500. Is there a way to see them ALL? Bonus question: When you want to do the “show single post” coding, how do you know what number to use for the post? Thanks … --- ## [What does \*bamf\* mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-bamf-mean/267843)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2004, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-bamf-mean/267843 "2004-10-13T14:30:48Z")
I thought I was pretty 'Net savvy, but this is a new one. At first I thought it was a drumroll, or cymbals, like after a joke. But it’s used in place where nothing is funny. I’ve asked occasionally but no one answers m… --- ## [Can Mods mod in any and all forums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-mods-mod-in-any-and-all-forums/268913)
**Author:** [@SnakeSpirit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakeSpirit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2004, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-mods-mod-in-any-and-all-forums/268913 "2004-10-13T13:35:21Z")
I’ve mis-posted in the wrong thread so much lately (or so I’m told), but this is a question about board operations: Are moderators allowed to moderate in all fora, or are they limited to the forums where they are listed… --- ## [Testing Testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/267458)
**Author:** [@Oregon\_sunshine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oregon_sunshine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2004, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/267458 "2004-10-13T03:01:07Z")
testing 1 testing 2 testing 3 testing 4 testing 5 testing 6 testing 7 cyan lemon chiffon That’s all. Thank you! --- ## [So.. no search for guests?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-no-search-for-guests/268717)
**Author:** [@Mint\_Flavor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mint_Flavor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2004, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-no-search-for-guests/268717 "2004-10-13T02:55:46Z")
I can’t seem to find the search field… Is it only for registered members? Thanks --- ## [testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/268843)
**Author:** [@JamesL2685](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JamesL2685)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2004, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/268843 "2004-10-12T23:09:09Z")
testing testing --- ## [Mods Please Delete Something For Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-please-delete-something-for-me/268796)
**Author:** [@START](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/START)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2004, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-please-delete-something-for-me/268796 "2004-10-12T16:30:24Z")
This please --- ## [Testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/268795)
**Author:** [@START](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/START)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2004, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/268795 "2004-10-12T09:25:32Z")
TESTES TESTES 123 \[ Link disabled \] --- ## [Checkin' My Sig {Nothing To See}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checkin-my-sig-nothing-to-see/268461)
**Author:** [@Scissorjack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scissorjack)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2004, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/checkin-my-sig-nothing-to-see/268461 "2004-10-11T20:56:09Z")
Just checkin’ my sig works. --- ## [How do I post my photo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-my-photo/268456)
**Author:** [@START](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/START)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2004, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-my-photo/268456 "2004-10-10T10:09:13Z")
How do I post a photo of myself and how do I do this; Let’s say I have a link to a webpage, how can I make that link a different word other than the web address that you could still click on and be directed to that webpa… --- ## [Unread threads marked as read](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unread-threads-marked-as-read/266521)
**Author:** [@FatBaldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FatBaldGuy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2004, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unread-threads-marked-as-read/266521 "2004-10-10T05:21:44Z")
I’m sure this is a “feature” of the vBulletin software, but it still annoys me. Whenever I come into the SDMB, any thread that hasn’t changed since the last time I was here is marked with the “sealed envelope” icon, whe… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=372) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=374)