# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=413 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 414 --- ## [This is a post count test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-post-count-test/198597)
**Author:** [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2003, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-post-count-test/198597 "2003-08-30T07:56:38Z")
Do new threads add to your post count? --- ## [Please explain all those "death ray" jokes to me, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-all-those-death-ray-jokes-to-me-please/198416)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2003, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-all-those-death-ray-jokes-to-me-please/198416 "2003-08-30T07:33:18Z")
There seems to be a heyday of jokes involving “death rays” on the Boards recently. Anyone can tell me why? I remember spotting a GQ thread entitled “How do death rays work?” or something similar, but I didn’t stay tuned … --- ## [Wrong time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrong-time/198292)
**Author:** [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2003, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrong-time/198292 "2003-08-30T07:28:16Z")
Why is the displayed time 18 minutes slow? My computer clock is set automaticly, so I’m pretty sure it’s correct. My clock right now says 3:10 pm yours says 2:52pm. :confused: Thanks --- ## [Is anyone else having trouble loading pages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-trouble-loading-pages/198579)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2003, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-trouble-loading-pages/198579 "2003-08-30T06:44:52Z")
I’m not having trouble with any other sites, just the SDMB. Sometimes, too often to shrug off, and without any discernable pattern, I will try to load a page, or backpage, and it just won’t happen. Period. It’ll stay hal… --- ## [Search within a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-within-a-thread/198527)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2003, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-within-a-thread/198527 "2003-08-30T00:04:03Z")
Is there an easy, non ham§ster flogging way to do so? Case in point: The December Banning thread. I clicked on the replies and saw that an Admin had posted. Quite correctly (I finally find), I reasoned that the Admin e… --- ## [sig test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/198477)
**Author:** [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2003, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/198477 "2003-08-29T18:23:31Z")
:stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [search workaround?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-workaround/197838)
**Author:** [@j.c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j.c)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2003, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-workaround/197838 "2003-08-29T17:51:55Z")
Once again, very soon after I had logged on and pulled up search results for recent posts, the hamsters attack. I log in again. There are no “new” posts/ I try a search for threads “since yesterday” with articles (i.e.… --- ## [Board Is Getting Those "Bullet-Hole" Things Again......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-is-getting-those-bullet-hole-things-again/198248)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2003, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-is-getting-those-bullet-hole-things-again/198248 "2003-08-29T04:23:26Z")
… where the envelopes are supposed to be. It’s also very slow to load the icons. This happened a couple of months ago when y’all were trying to add a new feature, and you decided against it, remember? Is that what’s goin… --- ## [help me find this thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-thread/198774)
**Author:** [@SlickRoenick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlickRoenick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2003, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-thread/198774 "2003-08-28T15:08:47Z")
Since the boards are pretty slow right now, I’ll spare the hamsters and take a shot the question itself. Are you thinking of the Star Links function at the “Oracle of Kevin Bacon” site? --- ## [No edits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-edits/198149)
**Author:** [@st1d](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/st1d)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2003, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-edits/198149 "2003-08-28T12:24:10Z")
No, I didn’t search for an answer to this problem. However, I can’t seem to edit my own posts once I’ve submitted them. --- ## [Which IP address does the board log if I access the internet through a router?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-ip-address-does-the-board-log-if-i-access-the-internet-through-a-router/198015)
**Author:** [@biqu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/biqu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2003, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-ip-address-does-the-board-log-if-i-access-the-internet-through-a-router/198015 "2003-08-28T11:36:48Z")
I notice a link called “IP: logged” at the end of every post. I tried to click on that link from one of my old posts, but I don’t have the appropriate permissions. So I figured I’d just ask here. If I access the inter… --- ## [My username](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-username/197678)
**Author:** [@Flowerchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flowerchild)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2003, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-username/197678 "2003-08-28T07:33:55Z")
Ok, I’m not sure if this belongs in GQ or what, but is it possible for me to change my username without losing my postcount and whatnot? --- ## [www.straightdope.com Home page isn't loading completely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/www-straightdope-com-home-page-isnt-loading-completely/198097)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2003, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/www-straightdope-com-home-page-isnt-loading-completely/198097 "2003-08-28T06:56:58Z")
FYI. I’ve verified it on all four machines in my office. It cuts off in the middle of “To subscribe” item #2: Alternatively, click on this link, which --- ## [Lynn Bodoni really is in the hospital](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-really-is-in-the-hospital/196804)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2003, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-bodoni-really-is-in-the-hospital/196804 "2003-08-28T02:45:40Z")
UPDATE: I just spoke with Lynn - she’s still in the hospital as of Wed., 8-27 but things are improving and she hopes to be discharged in a couple days. She will advise us in due time on her return but, just to let you k… --- ## [\<\ **Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2003, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j-makes-jewish-smiley-but-retains-both-marks/197874 "2003-08-28T00:51:30Z") ;j == Jewish Smiley \<\ **Author:** [@Bill\_H](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bill_H)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2003, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/198012 "2003-08-27T17:15:00Z") testing --- ## [What Does Threadspotting Mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-threadspotting-mean/197682)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2003, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-threadspotting-mean/197682 "2003-08-27T17:03:47Z")
I first saw it on the Straightdope home page, about 5 lines down from the top. And I basically haven’t found the term any place else. I can’t find it in my regular or slang dictionaries. A Google search brings up very li… --- ## [What exactly is a vanity search?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-a-vanity-search/197659)
**Author:** [@mrsface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrsface)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2003, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-a-vanity-search/197659 "2003-08-27T16:46:42Z")
I keep seeing references to these. Is it just when you type your username into “search” and it throws up all threads you’ve recently posted in? Or is it something a bit naughtier and more exciting? --- ## [Son of 200,000th thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/son-of-200-000th-thread/197787)
**Author:** [@omni-not](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/omni-not)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2003, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/son-of-200-000th-thread/197787 "2003-08-27T12:34:20Z")
Noticed that MPSIMS has topped the millionth post recently. So, what about it, SD sleuths?:wink: --- ## [Disappearing Threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearing-threads/197775)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2003, 9:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearing-threads/197775 "2003-08-27T09:55:22Z")
Can moderators delete entire threads? I seem to remember that I posted to a thread last week, and a few hours later, I could find no record of that thread existing. Was it wiped out, or was I halucinating because I ate… --- ## [Question about usernames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-usernames/197824)
**Author:** [@lightingtool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lightingtool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2003, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-usernames/197824 "2003-08-27T03:31:42Z")
I recently noticed a new poster with the name Commie Pinko Jew Fag. I am just curious about the rules regarding what usernames are acceptible here at the Dope, and what the general boundries are for things like this. T… --- ## [The 200,000th thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-200-000th-thread/197173)
**Author:** [@omni-not](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/omni-not)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2003, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-200-000th-thread/197173 "2003-08-26T00:29:16Z")
Anyone knows when we hit it and what it was about? --- ## [Bring pie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-pie/194033)
**Author:** [@Stage\_Manager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stage_Manager)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2003, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-pie/194033 "2003-08-25T17:58:57Z")
Mods, feel free to move this to the appropriate forum. I somehow thought that the expression “When come back, bring pie!” was from The Princess Bride, but perusing the quotes on IMDB proved fruitless.\* Someone please e… --- ## [Calendar and Members list.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calendar-and-members-list/197125)
**Author:** [@Teelo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teelo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2003, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calendar-and-members-list/197125 "2003-08-25T16:20:30Z")
Forgive me if this is answered elsewhere, but why have these 2 things been disabled? --- ## [Should I start a thread about looking up one's legal background online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-start-a-thread-about-looking-up-ones-legal-background-online/197399)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2003, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-start-a-thread-about-looking-up-ones-legal-background-online/197399 "2003-08-25T11:57:15Z")
Yesterday a friend sent me a link to a WI govt webpage, no security, no registration required, that allows you to search for the name of an individual or business, and find whether that party has interacted with the lega… --- ## [E-mail link at the bottom of posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-mail-link-at-the-bottom-of-posts/197450)
**Author:** [@Ultraviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ultraviolet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2003, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-mail-link-at-the-bottom-of-posts/197450 "2003-08-25T04:30:13Z")
I was wondering… When you choose the “e-mail” link at the bottom of someone’s post, does the message go to a Doper’s personal e-mail address, or does it go to the message area that you can access by using the “user cp” … --- ## [practice post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-post/197035)
**Author:** [@hanza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hanza)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2003, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-post/197035 "2003-08-25T00:59:52Z")
o.k, trying out link here spoiler box and smileys :smiley: :confused: ;j --- ## [Sig Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/197419)
**Author:** [@leechbabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leechbabe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2003, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/197419 "2003-08-25T00:22:45Z")
Testing --- ## [I Recently Found the 'Character Map' on My Computer, and Just Have to Try It Out!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-recently-found-the-character-map-on-my-computer-and-just-have-to-try-it-out/196625)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2003, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-recently-found-the-character-map-on-my-computer-and-just-have-to-try-it-out/196625 "2003-08-25T00:07:26Z")
Up on till now, if I wanted to make special characters not already on my key board, I had to input a special code (as I’ve said before, I prefer to just highlight and copy what I want and paste–but that is just me;)). No… --- ## [link](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link/196938)
**Author:** [@Earl\_of\_Sandwhich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_of_Sandwhich)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2003, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link/196938 "2003-08-24T22:57:55Z")
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