# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=387 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 388 --- ## [wooo wooo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wooo-wooo/242833)
**Author:** [@Eyke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2004, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wooo-wooo/242833 "2004-05-05T19:01:26Z")
posting is now permitted…at least in my case. Thanks again to the one, the only, the greatest, however humble, TubDiva! --- ## [Searching in Thread Titles Only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-in-thread-titles-only/243635)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2004, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-in-thread-titles-only/243635 "2004-05-05T18:46:07Z")
How come when I search on a keyword and select “Search Titles Only” it returns threads with out the keyword in the title? I know I selected titles only, because I tried it several times. Is this feature working, or is … --- ## [Mods? Is this topic alright?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-is-this-topic-alright/243615)
**Author:** [@Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_You_Big_Red_Fire_Engine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2004, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-is-this-topic-alright/243615 "2004-05-05T12:00:58Z")
I was just wondering, because isn’t suicide illegal? Cheers. --- ## [Request for An Official Ruling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/request-for-an-official-ruling/207782)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2004, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/request-for-an-official-ruling/207782 "2004-05-03T21:28:52Z")
This was triggered by a Pit thread, which was triggered by a Great Debates thread, so feel free to move it, or I can take it to e-mail if you prefer. Is it acceptable to post “you are a liar” in Great Debates? My under… --- ## [When were the various forums started?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-were-the-various-forums-started/243007)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2004, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-were-the-various-forums-started/243007 "2004-05-03T17:15:55Z")
Would somebody mind giving a brief history of the order in which each of the SDMB forums were started and the approximate date? Thanks. --- ## [Why am I purple?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-purple/243094)
**Author:** [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2004, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-purple/243094 "2004-05-03T15:01:31Z")
When I go into a thread, the background is dark purple. I don’ like it one lil’ bit! Dark purple& black. I’m old! I can’t see… . I didn’t change anything, at least not while I was awake. Wait, but no, it was purple befo… --- ## [No more double posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-double-posts/242797)
**Author:** [@raz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2004, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-double-posts/242797 "2004-05-02T18:38:04Z")
I just replied to a thread and I guess I accidentally hit “reply” twice, because when it took me to the next screen I got a message saying something along the lies of “You have already posted to this thread within the la… --- ## [Advertising the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advertising-the-sdmb/243072)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2004, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advertising-the-sdmb/243072 "2004-05-02T13:47:09Z")
Has the issue of advertising the SDMB to increase/maintain/bring back a decent level of traffic been discussed/considered? It seems to me that with the money gained/potentially gained from subscription fees it is entire… --- ## [I don't exist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-exist/242090)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2004, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-exist/242090 "2004-05-01T13:31:54Z")
I tried several searches for my old threads. No dice. Then, I searched my name. No dice. Baby Bosda says: Search engine go all oogy-woogy, Aunty Lynn! Kiss it, make better? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Test! Spoilers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-spoilers/242813)
**Author:** [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2004, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-spoilers/242813 "2004-05-01T04:52:45Z")
--- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/242555)
**Author:** [@oldrocket1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldrocket1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2004, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/242555 "2004-04-30T19:05:09Z")
just checking to see how this works and to see if paying my dues worked.Rocket --- ## [Can I pay for another Doper's subscription without getting his password?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-pay-for-another-dopers-subscription-without-getting-his-password/240445)
**Author:** [@Tentacle\_Monster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tentacle_Monster)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2004, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-pay-for-another-dopers-subscription-without-getting-his-password/240445 "2004-04-30T18:15:00Z")
Just curious. I’m paying for SSgtBaloo. --- ## [Can We Edit Our Own Posts Now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-edit-our-own-posts-now/242799)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2004, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-edit-our-own-posts-now/242799 "2004-04-30T05:05:45Z")
Oddly enough, I think I saw evidence that someone did this here recently. And they weren’t a moderator IIRC. Anyways, I have never had a problems not being able to correct my own posts. On the contrary, I think it has ta… --- ## [sdmb budgetary concerns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-budgetary-concerns/242137)
**Author:** [@fubbleskag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fubbleskag)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2004, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-budgetary-concerns/242137 "2004-04-30T02:35:20Z")
Nowhere have I seen mentioned that the yearly fees, or a portion thereof, will be put towards a server upgrade. I would have considered this a major selling point of the membership, and can (in my own mind) not expect a… --- ## [Thought on Post-Charter Memberships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-on-post-charter-memberships/239450)
**Author:** [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2004, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-on-post-charter-memberships/239450 "2004-04-30T01:19:14Z")
I have been quite happy with the initially success of the paid membership drive here. By any measure, $4.95 is a trivial price to pay for a year of the SDMB. And I’m particularly pleased to see the number of new or not… --- ## [Test, test,test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-test-test/242525)
**Author:** [@bat312](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bat312)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-test-test/242525 "2004-04-29T22:55:11Z")
undefinedundefinedtest\*(test)\* undefined Test :rolleyes: Test3 --- ## [So... has the subscription changed anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-has-the-subscription-changed-anything/242711)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-has-the-subscription-changed-anything/242711 "2004-04-29T20:23:13Z")
Now that we’re past the deadline, has anyone noticed any changes? Is there more activity? Less? Are we getting any new guests? Anyone paying up at the $15 rate yet? --- ## [The two click rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-two-click-rule/242494)
**Author:** [@htns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/htns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-two-click-rule/242494 "2004-04-29T12:52:33Z")
It’s my understanding that if you want to link to something potentially offensive, you have to link to a warning page, not the potentially offensive material itself, thus meaning that two mouse clicks are required. Woul… --- ## [I'm singing the Log-In Blues...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-singing-the-log-in-blues/242532)
**Author:** [@Cinnamon\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Girl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-singing-the-log-in-blues/242532 "2004-04-29T05:15:03Z")
Argh! I’m trying to help myself here, but I’m not finding anything… I believe this may be a problem with cookies and certainly a user issue. But it’s new and I can’t fix it by the recommended method. Help. Only for the … --- ## [Email notification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-notification/242611)
**Author:** [@iamme99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamme99)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-notification/242611 "2004-04-29T02:41:06Z")
If I have someone on my ignore list, I don’t think I should get an email notification when that person posts to a thread we are both in. --- ## [Keeping a Valid Email: What If...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-a-valid-email-what-if/242586)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-a-valid-email-what-if/242586 "2004-04-29T00:31:22Z")
What if my email has changed since I first subscribed, and then one day I need you to email me my password because, well, my gray matter has died and fallen out one ear only to be vacuumed up and/or captured by the elect… --- ## [Q: SDope's "Today's Questions" Page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-sdopes-todays-questions-page/242377)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-sdopes-todays-questions-page/242377 "2004-04-29T00:26:14Z")
Does the SDope staff really mine the General Questions message board for these questions, or is it just recycled questions (and answers) from his books? - Jinx --- ## [Message Board Has a Quirk, Me Thinketh!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-board-has-a-quirk-me-thinketh/242380)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-board-has-a-quirk-me-thinketh/242380 "2004-04-29T00:24:04Z")
My mouse arrow disappears when placed over any active field when submitting a question or response. It’s kind of annoying. I am trying to point with the mouse to place the cursor where I want it, and then I’m driving b… --- ## [my first post as a charter member](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-post-as-a-charter-member/241384)
**Author:** [@Trillionaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trillionaire)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-post-as-a-charter-member/241384 "2004-04-29T00:04:54Z")
Yay! --- ## [When were the smilies turned back on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-were-the-smilies-turned-back-on/242350)
**Author:** [@Rabid\_Squirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rabid_Squirrel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2004, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-were-the-smilies-turned-back-on/242350 "2004-04-28T20:06:58Z")
I miss my little green friend. :stuck\_out\_tongue: :stuck\_out\_tongue: And good 'ole smacky is back too! :smack: :smack: --- ## [Member v. Charter Member](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/member-v-charter-member/242147)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2004, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/member-v-charter-member/242147 "2004-04-28T03:32:30Z")
I’m a Charter Member. Most posters are, as of now. Some, however, are simply Members. What’s the difference? --- ## [Caps Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caps-test/242285)
**Author:** [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2004, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caps-test/242285 "2004-04-27T20:58:39Z")
JUST TESTING THE ASSERTION THAT: MADE BY EARTHLING IN THIS THREAD. DON’T MIND ME. --- ## [This is a test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test/241717)
**Author:** [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2004, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test/241717 "2004-04-27T03:06:27Z")
This is a test of the Straight Dope Message Board. If this had been an actual post, the text you just read would have been followed by official information, news or instructions. This concludes this test of the Straigh… --- ## [3000 Charter Members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3000-charter-members/240196)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2004, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3000-charter-members/240196 "2004-04-26T20:33:52Z")
Just passed the 3000 mark for paid members. Though you’d like to know. your humble TubaDiva Administrator Who is quite impressed. --- ## [practice post, disregard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-post-disregard/242096)
**Author:** [@occ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/occ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2004, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-post-disregard/242096 "2004-04-26T15:08:38Z")
Just checking to make sure my membership went through. That is all, people. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=386) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=388)