# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=388 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 389 --- ## [Nested Quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nested-quotes/241936)
**Author:** [@ForumBot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ForumBot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2004, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nested-quotes/241936 "2004-04-26T14:13:09Z")
On a separate message board I frequent (ddrfreak.com), quoting is infinitely easier. We hit quote, and the entire message of the poster before us becomes quoted–including any quotes this poster may have had before. Exa… --- ## [Why Pull the Old Log Out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-pull-the-old-log-out/240901)
**Author:** [@Little\_Brother\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Brother_1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2004, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-pull-the-old-log-out/240901 "2004-04-26T04:46:03Z")
If the cheap attention-grabbing title isn’t bad enough-- and it is-- I’m also writhing on the horns of a dilemma: This is probably a General Question, but on the other hand, it is About This Message Board. So I’ll thro… --- ## [Couldn't this improve "site speed" of Straight Dope exponentially?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couldnt-this-improve-site-speed-of-straight-dope-exponentially/241689)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Deschain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Deschain)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2004, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couldnt-this-improve-site-speed-of-straight-dope-exponentially/241689 "2004-04-24T20:15:42Z")
I propose a two tiered system. For an extra amount of money (say five dollars or so per year on top of your basic rate) you would get access to new “high speed” servers AND the right to edit your posts. The edit functi… --- ## [Adding a reply to thread link to User CP or email.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-a-reply-to-thread-link-to-user-cp-or-email/241681)
**Author:** [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2004, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-a-reply-to-thread-link-to-user-cp-or-email/241681 "2004-04-23T18:30:46Z")
How many of you have been trying to look through the boards during “rush hour” and come up with a timeout screen just when you go to reply that you just can’t budge? Obviously nothing can be done about that, without maj… --- ## [Please reply as a test so I can see if I get email notif.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-reply-as-a-test-so-i-can-see-if-i-get-email-notif/239273)
**Author:** [@ScottHaneda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ScottHaneda)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2004, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-reply-as-a-test-so-i-can-see-if-i-get-email-notif/239273 "2004-04-23T15:13:14Z")
I seem to not get my email notifications anymore to threads in which people reply. Can a few kind souls please reply to this thread so I can make sure there is not something wrong with my email server. If someone could… --- ## [just wanna see my status...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-wanna-see-my-status/241332)
**Author:** [@jujuju](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jujuju)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2004, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-wanna-see-my-status/241332 "2004-04-23T13:55:36Z")
am i a charter member yet? --- ## [Guest status](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-status/241498)
**Author:** [@Nim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2004, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-status/241498 "2004-04-22T23:07:05Z")
Maybe instead of Guests having a 30 day trial period, they should just have limited threads and replies. Some websites offer different kinds of status according to how much you pay, something kind of like below: T = Thr… --- ## [Of free libraries, GQ, and this board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-free-libraries-gq-and-this-board/240272)
**Author:** [@JS\_Princeton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JS_Princeton)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2004, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-free-libraries-gq-and-this-board/240272 "2004-04-22T21:16:47Z")
Let me prognosticate: Now that there is a subscription service certain parts of the board will remain incredibly active: MPSIMS, GD, the Pit. It makes sense to pay for these fora. You will see a dramatic reduction in GQ… --- ## [Just a test...move on please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-test-move-on-please/241454)
**Author:** [@Germ\_Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Germ_Boy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2004, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-test-move-on-please/241454 "2004-04-22T16:41:52Z")
tta --- ## [Quick Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-test/241313)
**Author:** [@Wartime\_Consigliori](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wartime_Consigliori)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2004, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-test/241313 "2004-04-22T10:33:05Z")
\[ul\] \[li\]“I would rather be right than be President”- Henry Clay (I think; remember, its only a test)\[/li\]\[li\]“I am Right; I don’t have to be right”- Any slingnut reactionary local radio loudmouth\[/li\]\[li\]“I am right, a… --- ## [Reporting Posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-posts/241362)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2004, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reporting-posts/241362 "2004-04-22T09:33:05Z")
So I tried to report a post and I got this: I decided that the post I wanted to report didn’t fit the requirements (it’s a homework help question), so I did not report it. Is the note really that strict? I understand t… --- ## [Papal working?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/papal-working/241030)
**Author:** [@ookpik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ookpik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2004, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/papal-working/241030 "2004-04-22T01:46:33Z")
I set up a Paypal account specifically to allow me to sign up here. Everything seems to be ok, my paymeny to Chicago Reader Inc. appears to have been made on April 14, but it also shows up as Uncleared?? My bank balance… --- ## [Test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/241045)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2004, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/241045 "2004-04-21T20:01:13Z")
Just checking something. Test Post. Ignore please. I believe this is the right place for this. If not, mia maxima culpa, and I appologize. --- ## [Subscribed, but Charter Member not showing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2004, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-but-charter-member-not-showing/235735 "2004-04-21T16:43:39Z")
Here’s a repository for people who subscribed, but the status is still Member. I can provide an order number or whatever information you need for mine. --- ## [First day revenue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-day-revenue/235736)
**Author:** [@caphis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/caphis)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2004, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-day-revenue/235736 "2004-04-21T16:05:26Z")
Since the registration form has gone up, I’ve seen quite a few people with the ‘Charter Member’ title. I, myself, am going to register on Friday when I get my direct deposit. :slight\_smile: Out of curiosity, though, i… --- ## [testing....testing...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/241176)
**Author:** [@Sandlegs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sandlegs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2004, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/241176 "2004-04-21T05:47:25Z")
test, here for a test --- ## [Test - Nothing to See Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-nothing-to-see-here/241167)
**Author:** [@Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kel_Varnsen_Latex_Division)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2004, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-nothing-to-see-here/241167 "2004-04-21T05:01:52Z")
Test - Nothing to see here. --- ## [What's the easiest way to get a ruling about what constitutes flaming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-easiest-way-to-get-a-ruling-about-what-constitutes-flaming/241136)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2004, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-easiest-way-to-get-a-ruling-about-what-constitutes-flaming/241136 "2004-04-21T02:10:45Z")
I know that this is a very subjective question and I’m open to any system that dopers use. I’d just like to get a better sense of what’s OK and what’s not. So if I feel I’ve been flamed how can I easily get a ruling wi… --- ## [How do I post a link?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-link/240920)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-link/240920 "2004-04-20T20:23:38Z")
I’m sure this has been asked 1,000,000,000 times…but I gotta ask again. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Renaming Great Debates.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renaming-great-debates/240079)
**Author:** [@Chicago\_Faucet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicago_Faucet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renaming-great-debates/240079 "2004-04-20T19:34:05Z")
I believe that all of the different forums on the SDMB are properly separated and named, except for Great Debates. I feel this way because there is an obvious mindset that one is in when they enter Great Debates, just a… --- ## [Pay Subscriptions and Lawsuits: A Real Threat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-subscriptions-and-lawsuits-a-real-threat/240742)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-subscriptions-and-lawsuits-a-real-threat/240742 "2004-04-20T19:01:28Z")
I know this is a bit late, but it could turn into something rather important if the wrong asshole pays for a spot here. How about this: Paid\_up\_asshole acts like a jerk and, after a meltdown, gets banned. During the me… --- ## [Since the witching hour draws nigh --](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-the-witching-hour-draws-nigh/240699)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-the-witching-hour-draws-nigh/240699 "2004-04-20T10:59:18Z")
Maybe there ought to be a prominent reminder in all the fora that the cheap subscription expires at midnight on 4/21 (or whatever it is.) Some people always wait to the last minute, but if they forget and wait too long,… --- ## [Is anybody tracking the Dopers in harm's way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anybody-tracking-the-dopers-in-harms-way/239853)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anybody-tracking-the-dopers-in-harms-way/239853 "2004-04-20T10:53:08Z")
Since most of us are here anonymously (except Happy Lendervedder–who’d’ve guessed that was his real name?) and some members are currently working in Iraq AND since there have been increases in kidnappings, woundings, and… --- ## [About the SD Mailing List](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-sd-mailing-list/240924)
**Author:** [@Vision\_of\_Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vision_of_Love)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-the-sd-mailing-list/240924 "2004-04-20T08:11:22Z")
That’s nice, but what about our email addresses? Sorry I have to ask. I’ve kept my primary email address spam-free for three years so I have to be careful! --- ## [SDSAB members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdsab-members/240766)
**Author:** [@SlickRoenick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlickRoenick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdsab-members/240766 "2004-04-20T07:14:52Z")
Are the members who are titled as SDSAB considered employees of the Chicago Reader? Or are they just working for the website/message board? --- ## [What happened to the contest to come up with new user titles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-contest-to-come-up-with-new-user-titles/240886)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-contest-to-come-up-with-new-user-titles/240886 "2004-04-20T07:02:27Z")
As the title asks. We had a contest to come up with new titles better than “guest” and “charter member.” Whatever happened to it? --- ## [What's the Dope on the missing moties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-dope-on-the-missing-moties/239378)
**Author:** [@Binarydrone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Binarydrone)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-dope-on-the-missing-moties/239378 "2004-04-20T06:46:10Z")
:dubious: , :smack: , :wally and ;j Don’t seem to be working for me. Is there some setting that I am missing? I notice that folks still seem to be using them, but I get a little red X on screen. What up? --- ## [Er, um, I may have screwed this subscription thing up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/er-um-i-may-have-screwed-this-subscription-thing-up/240986)
**Author:** [@LifeOnWry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LifeOnWry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/er-um-i-may-have-screwed-this-subscription-thing-up/240986 "2004-04-20T05:53:32Z")
It never occured to me to ask, until after I did it. I subscribed (just call me Little Miss Underthewire) and as I hit “pay” in my Paypal account, I realized that the email address I use on Paypal is completely differen… --- ## [Making Sure this works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sure-this-works/240948)
**Author:** [@Kschikan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kschikan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-sure-this-works/240948 "2004-04-20T03:54:04Z")
Just making sure I can make a normal post before I annoy the rest of the boards bold italic other yay --- ## [How about 'retiring' my username?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-retiring-my-username/240380)
**Author:** [@PhiloVance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhiloVance)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-retiring-my-username/240380 "2004-04-20T02:13:01Z")
I don’t plan on registering for the ‘pay to play’ SDMB. I wish you guys luck, but I can finally get away from posting (I have an excuse now! :smiley: ) What I’d like to know is whether or not my username will be up for … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=387) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=389)