# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=423 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 424 --- ## [Do people ever get shunned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-ever-get-shunned/178204)
**Author:** [@El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Cid_Viscoso)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2003, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-ever-get-shunned/178204 "2003-06-03T21:26:32Z")
I’m just curious, is it ever the case that people can categorically be shunned on the Board by the “big posters” until the requisite stripes are earned, say 1,003 posts? --- ## [Testing \italics\ in thread titles.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-i-italics-i-in-thread-titles/179383)
**Author:** [@ragerdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ragerdude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2003, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-i-italics-i-in-thread-titles/179383 "2003-06-03T17:13:20Z")
Someone tried this with and it didn’t work. --- ## [Atomic Badger Curling...No, Not Racing, Curling...What Happened to This Guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atomic-badger-curling-no-not-racing-curling-what-happened-to-this-guy/179274)
**Author:** [@Orange\_Skinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orange_Skinner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2003, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atomic-badger-curling-no-not-racing-curling-what-happened-to-this-guy/179274 "2003-06-03T01:55:04Z")
About an hour ago, in either IMHO or in MPSIMS, there was a thread started by Atomic Badger Curling, (or, possibly, Atomic Badger Hurling, saying he was a newbie who wanted advice on the particulars of the board. I belie… --- ## [How does one get on the SDMB Science Advisory Board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-on-the-sdmb-science-advisory-board/179170)
**Author:** [@Antiquarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antiquarian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2003, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-on-the-sdmb-science-advisory-board/179170 "2003-06-02T22:29:11Z")
Just wondering as I have recently become a member here after lurking for quite some time. I happen to work in the science realm for a company in Boston. I’m an Archaeologist who consentrates on survey and excavation at … --- ## [Who has the most post????](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-most-post/179038)
**Author:** [@lillyflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lillyflower)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2003, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-most-post/179038 "2003-06-02T13:52:23Z")
I was wandering through reading some post when I was looking at the amount of post some people have gotten up to ((HANDY has ALOT)). So my question, well actually I have 2, are: Who has had the most post in straightd… --- ## [I wish to have my name changed...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wish-to-have-my-name-changed/179027)
**Author:** [@StupidSmartAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StupidSmartAgain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2003, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wish-to-have-my-name-changed/179027 "2003-06-02T00:36:19Z")
To Professor McPartyhat. 'Cos this name gets me too much flak(your username is ten letters too short, har har). --- ## [My FIRSTEST POST EVAR!!(test)1!!!!11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-firstest-post-evar-test-1-11/177865)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Badger\_Racing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Badger_Racing)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2003, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-firstest-post-evar-test-1-11/177865 "2003-06-01T18:27:35Z")
Oooh, smilies… :slight\_smile: :smiley: :eek: :wally :smack: :confused: ;j --- ## [Why is it so much harder to log into SDMB now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-so-much-harder-to-log-into-sdmb-now/177415)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2003, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-so-much-harder-to-log-into-sdmb-now/177415 "2003-06-01T17:52:47Z")
Why is it so much harder to log into the SDMB now? I used to be automatically logged on whenever I went to the site - now I’m not, and when I try to post I’m asked to log on, so I do log on (and get the welcome message)… --- ## [More logout whining, webtv style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-logout-whining-webtv-style/178617)
**Author:** [@ageless6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ageless6)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2003, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-logout-whining-webtv-style/178617 "2003-06-01T16:10:52Z")
Yes, I have webtv+, (hey,stop that snickering!) does anyone else? I’d be interested to know. It’s been a long time since I asked that question, and the membership has mushroomed since then. So, I’ve been logged out on 5… --- ## [Do Dopers meet IRL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-dopers-meet-irl/178460)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2003, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-dopers-meet-irl/178460 "2003-06-01T12:23:20Z")
I’ve been enjoying the SDMB for many months now, and am quite impressed by the intelligence, erudition, and eloquence of most members, even those with whom I disagree mightily. So it seems it might be interesting to mee… --- ## [How old before answer is impolite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-before-answer-is-impolite/178661)
**Author:** [@milk\_milk\_lemonade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/milk_milk_lemonade)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2003, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-before-answer-is-impolite/178661 "2003-05-31T12:44:10Z")
I have just registered to be able to post messages. How far back can I go before a reply seems to be inapropriate? There are some old messages that I may be able to offer a useful opinion on. Thanks. --- ## [How do I change my user name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-change-my-user-name/178693)
**Author:** [@irishbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishbird)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2003, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-change-my-user-name/178693 "2003-05-31T10:39:02Z")
I’ve had 2 requests from someone whose name is very similar to mine to change my username and although I’ve tried to access FAQ I can’t because each time it “times out” so how else can I do it? --- ## [Q's about breaking the law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qs-about-breaking-the-law/178582)
**Author:** [@JamesCarroll](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JamesCarroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2003, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qs-about-breaking-the-law/178582 "2003-05-30T23:30:24Z")
I understand the there are rules against asking how to break the law (“How do I make meth at home”), but what if its purely theoretical and more from a legal perspective? Precisley, I’d like to GQ regarding federal murd… --- ## [can you quote a post in a different thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-quote-a-post-in-a-different-thread/178410)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2003, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-quote-a-post-in-a-different-thread/178410 "2003-05-30T12:02:02Z")
I found a link to a post that will fit nicely in a thread I posted in, but when I hit the “quote” button, can cut/paste the quoting into a different thread? --- ## [Reading someone's reply while it's still in preview](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-someones-reply-while-its-still-in-preview/178203)
**Author:** [@El\_Cid\_Viscoso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Cid_Viscoso)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2003, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-someones-reply-while-its-still-in-preview/178203 "2003-05-29T23:35:32Z")
Is this possible? If so, how? --- ## [Concern about this message board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concern-about-this-message-board/177278)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2003, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concern-about-this-message-board/177278 "2003-05-29T12:05:09Z")
I took a good long look at this board with all it’s traffic, and I seriously wonder how you guys can afford it. I used to run a message board of my own and it cost a not insignificant sum, and my board had maybe a dozen … --- ## [I need help finding a thread...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-finding-a-thread/178168)
**Author:** [@StupidSmartAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StupidSmartAgain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2003, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-finding-a-thread/178168 "2003-05-29T03:01:50Z")
I’m trying to make a post, however for that post I need to link to another specific post. That post was Mockingbird talking about breaking up with his boyfriend because he was intolerant. If you could find it, I would … --- ## [Stupid and pointless question about vB indicators (not at all urgent).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-and-pointless-question-about-vb-indicators-not-at-all-urgent/178154)
**Author:** [@Exgineer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exgineer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2003, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-and-pointless-question-about-vb-indicators-not-at-all-urgent/178154 "2003-05-29T02:08:43Z")
To the left of every thread is a little “envelope” indicator that tells me if there are new posts to a thread. At the bottom of every forum list is a legend explaining the indicators. “Yellow and open” means new posts. … --- ## [dont read this-its just a practice post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-read-this-its-just-a-practice-post/178063)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2003, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-read-this-its-just-a-practice-post/178063 "2003-05-29T00:26:26Z")
if you are reading this, I apologize!! I just changed some settings in my computer, and want to check that my email and web browser still work. Sorry. Sorry again. Now stop reading this and go outside and play with y… --- ## [sig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig/177299)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig/177299 "2003-05-28T22:17:18Z")
test --- ## [can 2 Dopers use the same computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-2-dopers-use-the-same-computer/178053)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-2-dopers-use-the-same-computer/178053 "2003-05-28T22:09:45Z")
2 different people in my house want to access the boards, both using the same computer. How can the new person register , with her newly chosen screen name? I clicked on “register”, and was greeted with a message that … --- ## [Please let me edit my posts!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-let-me-edit-my-posts/177876)
**Author:** [@DeepField](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeepField)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-let-me-edit-my-posts/177876 "2003-05-28T22:03:11Z")
I see in the FAQS that one of the features that has been disabled is the editing of one’s posts. However, I humbly request that decision to be reversed, because quite frequently I detect the typos just after clicking on… --- ## [Posting blunder in "surreal" story...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-blunder-in-surreal-story/178092)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-blunder-in-surreal-story/178092 "2003-05-28T20:41:23Z")
In the MPSIMS thread “Surreal continuing story: walking through doors and passageways,” I believe I erred in the way I posted the lyrics early this morning (PDT) to “I Am Woman” by Reddy and Burton…would it be possible t… --- ## [A Sign-Up "Waiting Period"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sign-up-waiting-period/177772)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sign-up-waiting-period/177772 "2003-05-28T19:30:39Z")
This could quite possibly be an extremely unpopular opinion, but please bear with me. School’s out for summer. The nation’s kids have tons of time on their hands, and an internet connection with little supervision. Th… --- ## [sig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig/178060)
**Author:** [@Loneraven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loneraven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig/178060 "2003-05-28T17:24:18Z")
Don’t mind me… --- ## [Question about notifications from the board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-notifications-from-the-board/178025)
**Author:** [@Tommyturtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tommyturtle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-notifications-from-the-board/178025 "2003-05-28T16:26:55Z")
I’ve noticed when getting notifications that someone posted on a thread you post on whether you are the one to begin it or not there are times when I get a clickable link and other times I have to copy and paste the link… --- ## [go HERE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-here/177911)
**Author:** [@ltfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ltfire)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-here/177911 "2003-05-28T04:33:06Z")
How do you do that? I’ve copied and pasted a URL to use as a cite in a posting, and naturally the entire web page address is in my post, and it is clickable so the reader can get to the site. How do you Dopers hide the … --- ## [Symbol font now available.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/symbol-font-now-available/85016)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/symbol-font-now-available/85016 "2003-05-28T01:10:51Z")
We have added the symbol font to our set. {sym} turns it on {/sym} turns it off (using straight brackets, of course) Have fun! your humble TubaDiva Administrator --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/177780)
**Author:** [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2003, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/177780 "2003-05-27T15:09:47Z")
test --- ## [Board improvement. (YES, I did read the FAQ)=donations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-improvement-yes-i-did-read-the-faq-donations/176746)
**Author:** [@Arfur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arfur)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2003, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-improvement-yes-i-did-read-the-faq-donations/176746 "2003-05-27T01:19:07Z")
Ok, I got the bit about the speed of the server thingy… (I am not really too skilled in 'puters) Avitars, obviously we don’t have them. Speed up the board=more posters… How about “donations”? Kick in 10 bucks or wha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=422) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=424)