# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=392 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 393 --- ## [User names again!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-names-again/236930)
**Author:** [@GawnFishin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GawnFishin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2004, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-names-again/236930 "2004-03-28T18:10:20Z")
Ok, I got myself registered and I want to change my user name, I sent an email to MEBuckner with this request, no reply as of yet but not to worry it was only yesterday. Last night I notice this thread where TubaDiva st… --- ## [Hint To Avoid Being A Hamster Victim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hint-to-avoid-being-a-hamster-victim/230937)
**Author:** [@CheekyMonkey613](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheekyMonkey613)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2004, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hint-to-avoid-being-a-hamster-victim/230937 "2004-03-28T17:19:37Z")
So many times I’ve read posts saying: “ARGH! I just had a long response, but the hamsters ate it, and I don’t have the patience to re-type it. Basically, I was saying XYZ.” It’s unfortunate that we get a synopsis of X… --- ## [Box at the bottom of threads for posting. Will it come back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/box-at-the-bottom-of-threads-for-posting-will-it-come-back/236626)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2004, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/box-at-the-bottom-of-threads-for-posting-will-it-come-back/236626 "2004-03-28T16:28:21Z")
Sorry if this has already been covered, and it probably has, but I don’t know what it’s called so I wouldn’t know what to search for… Will we ever get back the box we used to have at the bottom of threads? I’d like to … --- ## [Anybody else having problems cutting and pasting when quoting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-having-problems-cutting-and-pasting-when-quoting/236606)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2004, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-having-problems-cutting-and-pasting-when-quoting/236606 "2004-03-28T16:13:50Z")
Or is it just me? Here’s what happens: I decide I want to quote somebody, but I don’t want all their post, but just the part that’s relevant to my response. So, after hitting ‘Quote’ and getting a reply window, I rol… --- ## [Guest info](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-info/236759)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2004, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-info/236759 "2004-03-28T05:56:48Z")
I’m guessing that the board software does not support this but theres always an outside chance. Would it be possible for Charter Members to be able to view the status info for guests? Mostly, I’m concerned about post co… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/236831)
**Author:** [@SoozieQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SoozieQ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2004, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/236831 "2004-03-28T00:31:30Z")
nm --- ## [Nother name change thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nother-name-change-thread/236174)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2004, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nother-name-change-thread/236174 "2004-03-27T22:02:41Z")
This thread is intended as a registry for those who decided, like me, that while subscribing to SDMB to go ahead and change their username while they were at it. I hadn’t liked my username in a long time, and this was ju… --- ## [What are the email addresses for the admins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-email-addresses-for-the-admins/236567)
**Author:** [@the\_first\_supraliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_first_supraliminal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2004, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-email-addresses-for-the-admins/236567 "2004-03-27T18:08:46Z")
I want to change my username before I pay my subscription. I emailed TubaDiva and didn’t get an answer yet. I know I should email more admins but I forget their email addresses. Now that I’m a guest I can no longer lo… --- ## [What if I don't have a credit card or PayPal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-i-dont-have-a-credit-card-or-paypal/236760)
**Author:** [@Hayduke\_Lives](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hayduke_Lives)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2004, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-i-dont-have-a-credit-card-or-paypal/236760 "2004-03-27T17:50:07Z")
Forgive me if this has been covered. I’ve recently returned to the boards after an absence and just now found out about the subscription deal, so I haven’t had time to review all the threads about this. I have neither … --- ## [how do I amke an "originally posted..." quote tag?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-amke-an-originally-posted-quote-tag/236707)
**Author:** [@snorlax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snorlax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2004, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-amke-an-originally-posted-quote-tag/236707 "2004-03-27T08:09:21Z")
How do I make a quote box where the first line reads “originally posted by \”? I know how to use the quote button on the posting screen but I can’t figure this one out. Obviously I could type in “originally po… --- ## [Test thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread/235752)
**Author:** [@Redwing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redwing)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2004, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread/235752 "2004-03-27T06:57:56Z")
Test test hmm… test --- ## [Ok, I'm a bit confused. (Guest/Member question.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-im-a-bit-confused-guest-member-question/236317)
**Author:** [@j\_sum1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j_sum1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2004, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-im-a-bit-confused-guest-member-question/236317 "2004-03-27T05:15:19Z")
I am hesitant to add to the growing number of threads regarding the new subscription policy. But I am curious and must have missed this vital fact in my reading. What is the difference between a GUEST and a MEMBER? Fo… --- ## [Test MichaelP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-michaelp/236676)
**Author:** [@MichaelP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2004, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-michaelp/236676 "2004-03-27T03:21:27Z")
Been away for a while. --- ## [test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/236414)
**Author:** [@cantara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cantara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2004, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/236414 "2004-03-27T00:51:56Z")
:smiley: :rolleyes: :wink: --- ## [Question...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question/236570)
**Author:** [@CKO1967](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CKO1967)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question/236570 "2004-03-26T15:44:41Z")
What do I do to close my account here? --- ## [Hightlighting Posted-To Threads, Revisited](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hightlighting-posted-to-threads-revisited/236545)
**Author:** [@DougC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DougC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hightlighting-posted-to-threads-revisited/236545 "2004-03-26T14:54:29Z")
I think someone here pointed this out a long time ago, but I will bring it up again for further consideration: on some vB message boards, there’s a feature that puts a dot on the “envelope” icon if any thread one ha… --- ## [Where Have All The Moderators Gone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-have-all-the-moderators-gone/236241)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-have-all-the-moderators-gone/236241 "2004-03-26T14:45:48Z")
Where have all the Moderators gone? Long time passing. Where have all the Moderator listings gone, long time ago? Where have all the Moderators gone? Newbies and regulars need them, one by one. When will they ever l… --- ## [List of forums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-forums/236281)
**Author:** [@Green\_Eyed\_Stranger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Eyed_Stranger)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-forums/236281 "2004-03-26T14:37:59Z")
Ok, this is something that’s bothered me for a while, but I haven’t inquired about it. When I visit the message board, I first go to the Straight Dope homepage (which I have bookmarked). I see what the Master might hav… --- ## [Whats the difference between "charter member" and "member"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-charter-member-and-member/236529)
**Author:** [@Club\_33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Club_33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-charter-member-and-member/236529 "2004-03-26T13:56:19Z")
I’ve seen “member” and “charter member” listed under username. I’ve also seen other designations other than these or “guest”. What do they all mean? --- ## [question: Can a guest return with a new name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-can-a-guest-return-with-a-new-name/235962)
**Author:** [@yojimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yojimbo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-can-a-guest-return-with-a-new-name/235962 "2004-03-26T13:46:25Z")
I intend to pay but I was just wondering about this. The rule were/are, no sock puppets, only one user account and returning banned users when found will be banned again. What happens if a person stays for the 30 da… --- ## [Thread Subscription problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-subscription-problems/236321)
**Author:** [@GSV\_Consolation\_of\_Dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GSV_Consolation_of_Dreams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-subscription-problems/236321 "2004-03-26T08:29:08Z")
After subscribing to the board, I went to my User CP and I saw that I had well over 50 threads subscribed. Most of them are no longer active and I wanted to unsub from the oldest. As far as I can tell, the only way to d… --- ## [Name Change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-change/236401)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-change/236401 "2004-03-26T05:01:38Z")
My user name used to be ITR Champion . It is now ITR champion . I did not, to my knowledge, do anything that would result in such a change. I’m reasonably sure that the change occured when I paid for a subscription an… --- ## [Paying by mail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-by-mail/236360)
**Author:** [@Scribe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-by-mail/236360 "2004-03-26T03:13:43Z")
Hi SDMD types, Love Unca Cecil’s books, so I will pony up my US $5. Got a problem though…no access to PayPal. Will the SDMB will accept payments sent by mail to The Chicago Reader’s editorial offices? \[something like … --- ## [Why was I charged $7.48?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-charged-7-48/235749)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-i-charged-7-48/235749 "2004-03-26T03:03:58Z")
When I subscribed, the confirmation screen said I had just been charged “US $7.48”. Isn’t 50% a hell of a high sales tax? --- ## ["Unable to charge credit card."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-charge-credit-card/235732)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2004, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unable-to-charge-credit-card/235732 "2004-03-26T02:58:17Z")
So, I try subscribing to the SDMB, using my MasterCard-branded debit card. Name is correct. Address is correct. Credit card type is correct. Credit card number is correct. Expiration date is correct. Balance is … w… --- ## [The confusing usage of the word 'subscription'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-confusing-usage-of-the-word-subscription/235953)
**Author:** [@alterego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alterego)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2004, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-confusing-usage-of-the-word-subscription/235953 "2004-03-25T23:08:16Z")
I know, I know, everyone’s decently smart here, but in the sake of scan reading, could we consider changing the duality of the word ‘subscription’ on the SDMB? example: One advantage of English is that you have 40,00… --- ## [Please turn my sig line off!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-turn-my-sig-line-off/236227)
**Author:** [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2004, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-turn-my-sig-line-off/236227 "2004-03-25T20:42:27Z")
I know this is going to get lost in all the subscription threads, but can’t we have signatures turned off by default? It’ll make the hamsters job a lot easier. --- ## [Consider Refund if no improvement in speed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consider-refund-if-no-improvement-in-speed/236290)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2004, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consider-refund-if-no-improvement-in-speed/236290 "2004-03-25T20:02:47Z")
I have been here a long time. Even with this upgrade 70% of the time, this board stalls out. Why pay ANY AMOUNT of money for a message board that is that slow? You should offer the option of a prorated refund if the spe… --- ## [sig check (ignore)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-check-ignore/236395)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2004, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-check-ignore/236395 "2004-03-25T18:46:18Z")
Just checking how my spiffy new sig will look with my “Charter Member” title and such. This is a test, this is only a test. --- ## [Okay, I'm pickin' nits: What's up with the 'Views' column, man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-im-pickin-nits-whats-up-with-the-views-column-man/236310)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2004, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-im-pickin-nits-whats-up-with-the-views-column-man/236310 "2004-03-25T15:43:18Z")
Since upgrading to Version 3.0, I notice the number displayed ‘Views’ column for each thread doesn’t go up very often. Certainly not enough to correspond with actual column views. Is this some bug? A quirk? A hampster-p… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=391) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=393)