# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=402 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 403 --- ## [Do we still need the sticky about politics in General Questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-still-need-the-sticky-about-politics-in-general-questions/223968)
**Author:** [@Achernar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Achernar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2004, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-still-need-the-sticky-about-politics-in-general-questions/223968 "2004-01-12T07:27:34Z")
I think it’s a great policy and all, but I think maybe this sticky thread has outlived its usefulness, and it wouldn’t hurt to free up a front-page slot in that forum. It was put up nine months ago, during a particularl… --- ## [Who has the most cryptic (apparently random, but meainingful) screen name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-most-cryptic-apparently-random-but-meainingful-screen-name/222769)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2004, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-most-cryptic-apparently-random-but-meainingful-screen-name/222769 "2004-01-12T03:31:57Z")
Eh? One of my ancestral relatives, Giambattista Bodoni, devised a font, and it’s called Bodoni after him. I’m not sure if I’m a direct or collateral descendant of his, though. If you come across a Bodoni in the United… --- ## [When You Search a Forum, Why Does Each Word Have to Be More Than 4 Letters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-search-a-forum-why-does-each-word-have-to-be-more-than-4-letters/223602)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2004, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-search-a-forum-why-does-each-word-have-to-be-more-than-4-letters/223602 "2004-01-12T03:31:03Z")
I just posted a message in general questions about Mad Cow disease. But before I posted it, I thought it would be prudent to find out if anyone else had asked this question (there is probably alot of talk about Mad Cow d… --- ## [request](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/request/224053)
**Author:** [@Nunzilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nunzilla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2004, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/request/224053 "2004-01-11T22:24:03Z")
Hi… This may seem like a bit of a strange request. A friend of mine whose username on this forum is Glass Onion recently bought a new PC, and he was cookied here, and never needed to “Sign In” he was just remembered … --- ## [sig test.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/223096)
**Author:** [@Freiheit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freiheit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2004, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/223096 "2004-01-10T07:50:50Z")
happy, neutral, sad, bomb? --- ## [Has a Mod ever created a thread to pit a member?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-mod-ever-created-a-thread-to-pit-a-member/223578)
**Author:** [@OneYogini](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneYogini)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2004, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-mod-ever-created-a-thread-to-pit-a-member/223578 "2004-01-09T16:19:49Z")
I’m new around here, so I don’t know if this has ever been asked and I didn’t quite know how to go about doing a search for this info. But do you know if it has happened…has a Mod ever created a thread (in the BBQ Pit o… --- ## [New forum Idea - Light Debates.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-forum-idea-light-debates/222939)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2004, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-forum-idea-light-debates/222939 "2004-01-09T10:33:12Z")
Yeah, I know it’s never ever going to happen, but it would be cool if it did. I crave a debate of some kind, but find GD a little intimidating, and know that the majority of people who post there are much better deba… --- ## [Look Ma, I'm Invisible!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-im-invisible/223409)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2004, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-ma-im-invisible/223409 "2004-01-09T02:03:44Z")
Check out this thread, where I am the last poster. But if you look at the forum listing, it shows KP as the last poster (but the posting time reflects the time of my post) \[kilborn\]What up, Tuba?\[/kilborn\] --- ## [Linking to indivudual posts - could we have a button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-indivudual-posts-could-we-have-a-button/223452)
**Author:** [@Slacker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slacker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2004, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-indivudual-posts-could-we-have-a-button/223452 "2004-01-08T19:47:15Z")
I know you don’t make changes here too often, but I was wondering if you’d consider adding a “link” button to allow us to easily link to individual posts. It’s fairly simple to do, actually. Just a little addition to the… --- ## [Trying to link to other Threads - Practice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-link-to-other-threads-practice/223428)
**Author:** [@Jenny\_Haniver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jenny_Haniver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2004, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-link-to-other-threads-practice/223428 "2004-01-08T15:16:47Z")
This Thread I hope this works. --- ## [Re: Suspension of members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-suspension-of-members/223189)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2004, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-suspension-of-members/223189 "2004-01-08T01:29:16Z")
I was in the unfortunate position of being suspended of my posting privileges last week. And I would like to bring to the attention of the board-managers one of the difficulties that ensued. I was suspended without not… --- ## [Why does the SDMB refresh when I click "back" all of a sudden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-sdmb-refresh-when-i-click-back-all-of-a-sudden/222624)
**Author:** [@maikai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maikai)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2004, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-sdmb-refresh-when-i-click-back-all-of-a-sudden/222624 "2004-01-07T18:45:59Z")
In the past, when I surfed the SDMB, the forum page stayed the same when I clicked “back.” Now it automatically refreshes every time I return to the forum. I hate it! Can someone help me out? Why would this happen now? … --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/625)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2004, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/625 "2004-01-05T17:26:12Z")
\<\*\*\*\> --- ## [Automatic Logon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-logon/222685)
**Author:** [@robcaro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robcaro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2004, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/automatic-logon/222685 "2004-01-05T11:08:49Z")
Whenever I visit SD, I have to login. I have it set for automatic login, but it doesn’t work. This happens with this forum as well as others and with my homepage and excite mail. Does anyone know what is happening? How t… --- ## [Rules on promoting web sites.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-on-promoting-web-sites/222464)
**Author:** [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2004, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-on-promoting-web-sites/222464 "2004-01-05T07:47:06Z")
I know the rules state you can’t promote a website, but can link to it for a cite/quote. Here’s my question. Can I link to it if it’s because I’m so damn proud of my brother to front a band that finally has a site? None … --- ## [About My Straight Dope T-Shirt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-my-straight-dope-t-shirt/221496)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2004, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-my-straight-dope-t-shirt/221496 "2004-01-04T02:45:35Z")
Apparently, when I ordered it something went awry on the ordering page, and when I called the number I was given, this very apologetic dude told me he would send my shirt free of charge, because of the glitch in the syst… --- ## [Asking Dopers in Another Part of the Country for a Favor: Permissible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-dopers-in-another-part-of-the-country-for-a-favor-permissible/222488)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2004, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-dopers-in-another-part-of-the-country-for-a-favor-permissible/222488 "2004-01-03T21:12:37Z")
I’d like to open a MPSIMS thread asking for Orlando-area Dopers to buy something that I can’t get locally (a souvenir). I intend to offer to pay for the product plus shipping. Would this violate board policy? TIA --- ## [...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/220529)
**Author:** [@Berkut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Berkut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2004, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/220529 "2004-01-03T03:03:55Z")
test --- ## [Graphics are hosed - SDMB only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphics-are-hosed-sdmb-only/221747)
**Author:** [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2004, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphics-are-hosed-sdmb-only/221747 "2004-01-02T04:52:28Z")
My browser keeps showing those little “x” in the box thingys instead of graphics next to threads and for those buttons under each post, causing text wrap problems, etc. Has anyone else experienced this and how did you fi… --- ## [testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/220788)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Zero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Zero)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2004, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/220788 "2004-01-01T02:16:39Z")
test --- ## [can I put some of Cecil's archived Q&A on my own site?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-put-some-of-cecils-archived-q-a-on-my-own-site/221913)
**Author:** [@gregpercifield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gregpercifield)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2003, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-put-some-of-cecils-archived-q-a-on-my-own-site/221913 "2003-12-31T12:53:42Z")
Hi, I really enjoy the reading here. I would like to put some of it on my own site. If I clearly represent where it came from, is that allowed? Thanks, --- ## [Cecil's daughter- Somebody tell me this is a joke.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecils-daughter-somebody-tell-me-this-is-a-joke/221525)
**Author:** [@Kristen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kristen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2003, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecils-daughter-somebody-tell-me-this-is-a-joke/221525 "2003-12-31T03:14:26Z")
On the end of this thread TubaDiva says she is Cecil’s daughter. Seems like a joke comment on an otherwise serious thread. What’s up with that? --- ## [Why can't I post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-post/221621)
**Author:** [@zut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zut)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2003, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-post/221621 "2003-12-30T15:12:31Z")
I’ve been trying to postin in GQ all day, and I keep getting a “page not found” error. I can read the thread (and forum) OK, but I can’t post. I’ve never had this problem before. What gives? (Not really expecting thi… --- ## [Has Any Member Of SDMB Ever Been Found Guilty Of Creating A Virus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-any-member-of-sdmb-ever-been-found-guilty-of-creating-a-virus/221492)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2003, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-any-member-of-sdmb-ever-been-found-guilty-of-creating-a-virus/221492 "2003-12-30T14:58:17Z")
I ask because lately I’ve been getting e-mails with German subjects and as far as I know, Y’all are the only ones outside of G’Dope that know I call Germany home. The most recent e-mail was worded in German and when I s… --- ## [Computer questions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-questions/221728)
**Author:** [@Mr.Babbington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Babbington)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2003, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-questions/221728 "2003-12-30T09:04:46Z")
I’m not sure if this belongs here. I don’t want to put it in the pit, because I am not really all that angry about it. I’ve noticed a lot of computer questions in the General Questions forum. At times, it seems like i… --- ## [Changing user name (help moderator)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-user-name-help-moderator/221547)
**Author:** [@Shirty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2003, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-user-name-help-moderator/221547 "2003-12-30T00:04:42Z")
I read you could change your user name if you wanted by emailing a moderator, since there is no option to do so. I’ve emailed 1 tech person (forget the name/details, it was a while ago) and recently emailed moderator Dav… --- ## [Can't access Straight Dope Main page!?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-access-straight-dope-main-page/221631)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2003, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-access-straight-dope-main-page/221631 "2003-12-29T23:20:18Z")
The SDMB is up, but I can’t get the Straight Dope main page. :eek: What is going on? --- ## [Bulletin board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bulletin-board/220998)
**Author:** [@II\_Gyan\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/II_Gyan_II)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2003, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bulletin-board/220998 "2003-12-28T08:49:05Z")
The Stormfront board got mentioned in a GD thread. So, I just hopped on there to have a look. Ignoring the content, I liked the quote-box that appears. Looks better aesthetically than here. So, I notice they’re using vB … --- ## [Lynn, sorry I didn't offend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-sorry-i-didnt-offend/221218)
**Author:** [@JamesCarroll](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JamesCarroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2003, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-sorry-i-didnt-offend/221218 "2003-12-27T11:04:59Z")
I posted a thread in the Pit that has since been locked. I guess I should be honored. You’d hafta be some kind of evil b-tard to get locked out of the Pit. But what gives? It was Xmas eve and in a fit of levity I pos… --- ## [What Can a Message Board Mod/Admn Learn About Visitors to Their Site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-a-message-board-mod-admn-learn-about-visitors-to-their-site/221101)
**Author:** [@Blown\_Injected](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blown_Injected)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2003, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-a-message-board-mod-admn-learn-about-visitors-to-their-site/221101 "2003-12-27T09:20:25Z")
Say on a MB like the SDMB/UBB, what identifiable things can be known to the people that run the board from an unregistered person lurking around? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=401) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=403)