# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=383 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 384 --- ## [My Idea for Disabling Smilies...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-idea-for-disabling-smilies/251602)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2004, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-idea-for-disabling-smilies/251602 "2004-06-23T13:01:59Z")
Well, the boards have already been redesigned. So it is probably too late to add anything now. But just recently I thought of an idea for disabling the smilies. As you probably know, sometimes a person might want to dis… --- ## [Why not a "News and Sports" forum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-a-news-and-sports-forum/249131)
**Author:** [@SpartanDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpartanDC)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2004, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-a-news-and-sports-forum/249131 "2004-06-22T11:04:18Z")
This is something that has been on my mind since 9/11 but until now I just haven’t gotten around to posting something about it. Most subject matters on the SDMB fall neatly into one of the existing forums – Cafe Society… --- ## [An idea for the board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-for-the-board/250329)
**Author:** [@js\_africanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/js_africanus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2004, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-for-the-board/250329 "2004-06-20T18:05:54Z")
Hi. My mind was wandering recently and I came across this thought: Set up two new forums, one for Computer Problems and one for Homework Problems, with the caveat that they are for members only. Guests will still get w… --- ## [Renaming MPSIMS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renaming-mpsims/250452)
**Author:** [@Beauty\_Personified](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beauty_Personified)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2004, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renaming-mpsims/250452 "2004-06-19T22:31:15Z")
I’m sure this had been brought up countless times before, but I just have to chime in to say that “Mundane Pointless Stuff I Must Share (MPSIMS)” is a terrible title for that forum. Basically, I have to point out that m… --- ## [unsubscribe from a forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsubscribe-from-a-forum/250903)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2004, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsubscribe-from-a-forum/250903 "2004-06-19T06:12:40Z")
How do I unsubscribe from a forum? --- ## [Who the heck do you email about IP bans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-the-heck-do-you-email-about-ip-bans/251160)
**Author:** [@elfbabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfbabe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2004, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-the-heck-do-you-email-about-ip-bans/251160 "2004-06-19T04:09:50Z")
In short, my boyfriend, who reads threads I show him occasionally, doesn’t really lurk, and has posted exactly once ever (as Lovable\_Misanthrope) has just discovered that his IP’s been banned for some reason. (I’ve read … --- ## [About the Yahoo IM icons.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-yahoo-im-icons/250902)
**Author:** [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2004, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-yahoo-im-icons/250902 "2004-06-18T19:34:30Z")
Some people have links to other aspects of their lives, that they may not want to share with everybody, on their yahoo profiles. Until recently, I didn’t realize that yahoo profiles are accessible if you have the Yahoo I… --- ## [What's the default font?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-default-font/250272)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2004, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-default-font/250272 "2004-06-17T18:35:23Z")
I did search for a thread on this, but couldn’t find one. What is the default font for the body of posts? Century Gothic? Or Microsoft Sans Serif? Hmm… qwertyuiop - Century Gothic qwertyuiop - Microsoft Sans Serif (p… --- ## [Is it possible to have two threads in one forum with exactly the same name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-two-threads-in-one-forum-with-exactly-the-same-name/250378)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2004, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-have-two-threads-in-one-forum-with-exactly-the-same-name/250378 "2004-06-16T16:58:37Z")
:dubious: :dubious: --- ## [no discussions of K?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-discussions-of-k/250434)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2004, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-discussions-of-k/250434 "2004-06-16T14:05:38Z")
Here’s a line from a GQ “I’m guessing “K” program is a 5-letter word with more than its fair share of the letter “a” that we’re not supposed to discuss here.” I am confused- this is a rule I have never heard of. … --- ## [Searching by username not bringing up all threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-by-username-not-bringing-up-all-threads/250615)
**Author:** [@DeadlyAccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadlyAccurate)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2004, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-by-username-not-bringing-up-all-threads/250615 "2004-06-16T12:47:01Z")
If I do a vanity search by username in order to find threads to which I’ve posted, not all of the threads are showing up in the search results. Here are two threads I posted to that don’t show up on a search: (posted) h… --- ## [That drop down menu didn't always say that, did it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-drop-down-menu-didnt-always-say-that-did-it/249968)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2004, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-drop-down-menu-didnt-always-say-that-did-it/249968 "2004-06-15T13:57:50Z")
Sometimes I just need a little reassurance that I’m not losing my mind. The drop down menu for forum jumping used to read just “MPSIMS” and not “Mindless Pointless Stuff I Must Share (MPSIMS)”, right? RIGHT!? --- ## [Search function is funky](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-function-is-funky/246898)
**Author:** [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2004, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-function-is-funky/246898 "2004-06-14T15:46:31Z")
When I do these three searches, I get completely different results (e.g., some threads appear in one and not the others.) Anyone else notice this weirdness? I can provide actual examples if it will be useful. \[ul\] \[li\]… --- ## [Moderator shortage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-shortage/249562)
**Author:** [@Exgineer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exgineer)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2004, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-shortage/249562 "2004-06-14T13:57:40Z")
In this thread in this forum, I mentioned that there were fewer moderators than usual and opined that adding a new forum might not be the best idea. All right, I didn’t mention it, but I sort of implied it. Are we short… --- ## [Is there a way to find out if someone has replied to one of your posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-find-out-if-someone-has-replied-to-one-of-your-posts/250058)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2004, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-find-out-if-someone-has-replied-to-one-of-your-posts/250058 "2004-06-14T06:30:44Z")
After making a post in a thread, I’d like a convenient method for knowing when someone has quoted me in a reply. That way I can respond in a timely matter. What’s the best way to do this? In the past I would search on… --- ## [Updated FAQs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/updated-faqs/249988)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2004, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/updated-faqs/249988 "2004-06-12T22:05:41Z")
In this pit thread Shayna linked to a posting by Arnold Winkelried in the sticky FAQ thread above this one. Why isn’t this explanation in the FAQs that’s accessible via the link at the top of the page? I spend most of my… --- ## [Test — test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-test/247664)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2004, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-test/247664 "2004-06-12T16:37:22Z")
What will this do? --- ## [The \[you\] Function](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-you-function/249707)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2004, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-you-function/249707 "2004-06-12T14:05:24Z")
Wonder if the \[you\] function works on the SDMB? --- ## [User name links on the Control Panel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-name-links-on-the-control-panel/249889)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2004, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-name-links-on-the-control-panel/249889 "2004-06-11T22:20:23Z")
If I go to the User Control Panel and find the most recent post in a subscribed forum, then click on the poster’s name, it doesn’t go to the right user profile. For instance, clicking on sam clem took me to the profile … --- ## [A user-side suggestion for helping out the hamsters.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-user-side-suggestion-for-helping-out-the-hamsters/249704)
**Author:** [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2004, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-user-side-suggestion-for-helping-out-the-hamsters/249704 "2004-06-11T13:31:55Z")
I know the site runs much quicker now that The Era Of Subscriptions has begun but there are still heavy load times. I have a thought about how we can all help out just a little. We all probably have our own little way … --- ## [I think that a spammer is scanning the forums.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-a-spammer-is-scanning-the-forums/249425)
**Author:** [@Muad\_Dib](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muad_Dib)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2004, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-a-spammer-is-scanning-the-forums/249425 "2004-06-09T21:18:46Z")
I just got an email today with this title of “bartender”. It was a piece of mortgage spam. Now, since I have mentioned that I am a bartender on your, and the Something Awful forums only, and that it would otherwise be … --- ## [Linking to Locked Threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-locked-threads/249518)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2004, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-locked-threads/249518 "2004-06-09T20:23:55Z")
Is it permissible to link to a locked thread? How about as a joke, is it OK then? Just wondering… --- ## [update on the polling feature?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-the-polling-feature/249498)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2004, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-the-polling-feature/249498 "2004-06-09T18:08:40Z")
now that long threads are found to be ok with the new software, how about the polling feature? anonymous polls can be interesting. --- ## [What value am I getting for my subscription dollars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-value-am-i-getting-for-my-subscription-dollars/249100)
**Author:** [@All\_That\_And](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/All_That_And)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2004, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-value-am-i-getting-for-my-subscription-dollars/249100 "2004-06-09T14:35:50Z")
I recently registered on this board to ask a few questions and start a few discussions. So far, I’m not all that impressed with the content here, though some of the GQ questions are interesting, it’s impact is diminishe… --- ## [How about a sticky for "What does TMI mean?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-a-sticky-for-what-does-tmi-mean/249285)
**Author:** [@Earthling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earthling)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2004, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-a-sticky-for-what-does-tmi-mean/249285 "2004-06-08T19:30:27Z")
That’s got to be one of the most frequent recurring questions here, with “YMMV” near the top as well. I know that buried deep in one of the FAQs is a link to what all these shorthands mean, but, well, it’s buried. Along … --- ## [The Diablo 2 thread in Cafe Society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diablo-2-thread-in-cafe-society/248441)
**Author:** [@unwashed\_brain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unwashed_brain)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2004, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diablo-2-thread-in-cafe-society/248441 "2004-06-08T18:51:08Z")
How’s that one rank amongst all-time viewed & posted threads? I’m pretty sure I haven’t seen a thread in the Cafe Society forum with more posts or views. Any clue? --- ## [mmp, mmp'er](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmper/249279)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2004, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmper/249279 "2004-06-08T18:24:04Z")
Just noticed these terms the other day in the MPSIMS forum. Can anyone explain what they mean? --- ## [Guest Trolls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-trolls/249071)
**Author:** [@Early\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Early_Out)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2004, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-trolls/249071 "2004-06-08T15:55:46Z")
The recent SallyStar trainwreck illustrates one problem with allowing Guest members to post. A Guest who turns out to be a troll, a sock puppet, or just an egregious jerk, can generate a lot of commotion before the mods… --- ## [indicator that i've posted in a thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indicator-that-ive-posted-in-a-thread/249283)
**Author:** [@Trunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trunk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2004, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indicator-that-ive-posted-in-a-thread/249283 "2004-06-08T14:58:28Z")
Is there an option I can set so that a “dot” appears indicating I’ve posted in a thread? I didn’t seem to see one on the CP page anywhere. I know i’ve seen it on other newsgroups. I can’t remember if I used to see it he… --- ## [Banned Posters Posting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-posters-posting/248543)
**Author:** [@barbitu8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/barbitu8)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2004, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-posters-posting/248543 "2004-06-08T12:20:30Z")
Why is it that posters who are banned are posting? I understand the one-time guest rule, but some posters have repeated postings with the appellation “Banned” under their name. I thought if you were banned you couldn’t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=382) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=384)