# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=425 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 426 --- ## [what are the keystrokes for a toothy grin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-keystrokes-for-a-toothy-grin/175001)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2003, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-keystrokes-for-a-toothy-grin/175001 "2003-05-13T23:30:55Z")
I know :slight\_smile: and ;), but can’t figure out toothy, among others. Help! --- ## [Tech support](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-support/174612)
**Author:** [@Araby76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Araby76)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2003, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-support/174612 "2003-05-12T10:41:32Z")
I haven’t been posting for very long, but I’ve been reading for a while and I’ve noticed there are many tech support questions, which leads me to ask why there isn’t a forum specifically for those related topics. /hi … --- ## [link test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-test/174257)
**Author:** [@MissGypsy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissGypsy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2003, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-test/174257 "2003-05-10T03:04:21Z")
Does my link work? --- ## [Why Do People Comment On Which Forum The Thread Should Be In?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-comment-on-which-forum-the-thread-should-be-in/173673)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2003, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-comment-on-which-forum-the-thread-should-be-in/173673 "2003-05-10T02:32:42Z")
Why is it that so many people here feel that they need to state their opinions about which forum a thread should have been placed in before they respond to the OP, if they answer it at all? It seems to me like there’s a… --- ## [Don't mind me...just testing my sig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-mind-me-just-testing-my-sig/174181)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2003, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-mind-me-just-testing-my-sig/174181 "2003-05-09T19:11:09Z")
Test --- ## [New capacity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-capacity/174041)
**Author:** [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2003, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-capacity/174041 "2003-05-09T13:06:55Z")
The board seems particularly speedy today, especially some searches I ran. System upgrade of some kind, or did I just get lucky? Are system upgrades routinely announced in ATMB or anywhere else? --- ## [How do I cite the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-cite-the-sdmb/173882)
**Author:** [@ReuvenB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReuvenB)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2003, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-cite-the-sdmb/173882 "2003-05-09T10:39:19Z")
I wasn’t sure whether to put this in ATMB or GQ. How do I (can I?) cite a post on the SDMB in MLA format? --- ## [How do I bold, italicize, etc.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-bold-italicize-etc/173938)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2003, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-bold-italicize-etc/173938 "2003-05-09T04:17:47Z")
Up to now I’ve been typing all my posts in plain Roman text, using CAPS for emphasis, because that’s all I know how to do in whatever word-processing program this board uses. But most of the dopers use bold type, italic… --- ## [TEST- specific mapquest images](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-specific-mapquest-images/174046)
**Author:** [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2003, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-specific-mapquest-images/174046 "2003-05-09T04:05:24Z")
1080 W. Addison. 24 Willie Mays Plaza, map map image Aerial page --- ## [Ask the pedophile: Anyone know where this thread is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-pedophile-anyone-know-where-this-thread-is/173743)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2003, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-pedophile-anyone-know-where-this-thread-is/173743 "2003-05-08T19:54:22Z")
Lately I’ve heard about a thread here called “Ask the pedophile”. Anyone know where I can find it? --- ## [Linking to thread-test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-thread-test/173649)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2003, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-thread-test/173649 "2003-05-08T04:48:15Z")
This thread was giving me trouble… --- ## [Is there anyway to search for threads started by someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anyway-to-search-for-threads-started-by-someone/173651)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2003, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anyway-to-search-for-threads-started-by-someone/173651 "2003-05-07T23:45:10Z")
I want to see if I asked a question before, before I ask it again. --- ## [This is a stupid question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-stupid-question/172302)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2003, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-stupid-question/172302 "2003-05-07T22:51:06Z")
You’d think that as long as I’ve been here I would have learned what I’m going to ask about, but noooo. I just can’t figure this out. What I want to do is, in a post, create a link to another thread without showing all… --- ## [Why does this board load so slowly, or not at all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-board-load-so-slowly-or-not-at-all/173717)
**Author:** [@CastleAnthrax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastleAnthrax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2003, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-board-load-so-slowly-or-not-at-all/173717 "2003-05-07T19:50:23Z")
I have DSL and it takes at least 30 seconds to load a page on this board; sometimes over a minute. (and boy does that sound whiny!) Still, it takes hugely longer to load this site than any other- how come? Sometimes I … --- ## [My Questions and Suggestions to Admin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-questions-and-suggestions-to-admin/173288)
**Author:** [@Susma\_Rio\_Sep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susma_Rio_Sep)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2003, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-questions-and-suggestions-to-admin/173288 "2003-05-07T19:31:27Z")
My Questions to Administration: Do you expunge already published in the Internet any messages or materials in the Message Boards? Do you revise any such messages and materials? How long will you preserve intact all th… --- ## [Is there a way to subscribe to a search?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-subscribe-to-a-search/173718)
**Author:** [@CastleAnthrax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastleAnthrax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2003, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-subscribe-to-a-search/173718 "2003-05-07T18:31:40Z")
For example, I’d like to know when anyone posts about henna. My husband would like to know about all Islam threads. Can I set up to get a message whenever that happens? --- ## [Just perfecting my double-posting techniques. Please ignore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-perfecting-my-double-posting-techniques-please-ignore/173475)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2003, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-perfecting-my-double-posting-techniques-please-ignore/173475 "2003-05-07T10:25:58Z")
Actually, I’m just checking to see what actions can cause a post to double up… --- ## [rules on charity donations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-on-charity-donations/173491)
**Author:** [@Kaio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2003, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-on-charity-donations/173491 "2003-05-07T02:05:01Z")
Just wondering if you guys have any rules dealing with posts asking for charity donations. I’m running a fundraising campaign for a charity and was considering setting up a donations website to process credit card donat… --- ## [Title test #1, ω](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/title-test-1-omega/172355)
**Author:** [@Desmostylus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Desmostylus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2003, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/title-test-1-omega/172355 "2003-05-07T01:11:25Z")
No need to respond to this, just testing. --- ## [Changing sign in name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-sign-in-name/173012)
**Author:** [@Honeydew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honeydew_1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2003, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-sign-in-name/173012 "2003-05-06T19:39:26Z")
I’ve read the FAQ and saw I had to mail the adminstrators (which I did) to change my sign in name. For the reasons explained in the mail (to Arnold) I don’t really want to do much with this name until its changed. I al… --- ## [Lost in numberless Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-numberless-dope/173222)
**Author:** [@Rhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhino)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2003, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-numberless-dope/173222 "2003-05-05T23:57:28Z")
Why aren’t there numbers on the posts? After the first page of posts I find it difficult to find even my threads. There seem to be no specific subject threads.:confused: --- ## [Are "Ask the-" posts are frowned on now? Hope that's in error](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-ask-the-posts-are-frowned-on-now-hope-thats-in-error/172919)
**Author:** [@MaryEFoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaryEFoo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2003, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-ask-the-posts-are-frowned-on-now-hope-thats-in-error/172919 "2003-05-05T01:04:30Z")
Rumor, from thread Hope it’s not so, a lot of them are totally interesting. I only wish you could search on “Ask the”. --- ## [Where in the world is Arnold Winkelried?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-in-the-world-is-arnold-winkelried/169742)
**Author:** [@Thunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thunder)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2003, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-in-the-world-is-arnold-winkelried/169742 "2003-05-04T21:09:13Z")
(Putting this into ATMB, since the missing one is a main source of technical information) Where has Arnold Winkelried disappeared to as of lately? He’s always been a source of humorous comments, and I miss his posting … --- ## [What was the first screen name to be banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-screen-name-to-be-banned/172892)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2003, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-screen-name-to-be-banned/172892 "2003-05-04T04:58:31Z")
The earliest I know of I found in a link in another thread here with Contestant #3. But I’m sure there are some earlier ones? Any clues? --- ## [Straight dope slows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-slows/172698)
**Author:** [@Rhino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhino)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2003, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-slows/172698 "2003-05-03T20:00:07Z")
Does this message board freeze up and get very slow at certain times of the day or is this a frequent occurrance:( :confused: when I click on “submit” my post nothing happens sometimes if I wait long enough it… --- ## [What user has the most posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-user-has-the-most-posts/170798)
**Author:** [@rayray5884](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rayray5884)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2003, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-user-has-the-most-posts/170798 "2003-05-03T12:44:24Z")
Maybe I just didn’t look hard enough but I couldnt find any stats about posting and such. Anyone know who has the most posts? Thanks in advance! --- ## [When were the mods/admins chosen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-were-the-mods-admins-chosen/172341)
**Author:** [@Aslan\_of\_Narnia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aslan_of_Narnia)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2003, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-were-the-mods-admins-chosen/172341 "2003-05-02T20:43:19Z")
(as in date) Just wondering. Also, any former mods? --- ## [Help me find a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-thread/172517)
**Author:** [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2003, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-thread/172517 "2003-05-02T18:45:43Z")
It was a post giving the names of some animals translated from Chinese (Mandarin, I think) - literally, into English. The one example I remember was platypus = “duck-billed monster”. I found it quite hilarious at the t… --- ## [How do I post a photo that NOT already online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-photo-that-not-already-online/172647)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2003, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-photo-that-not-already-online/172647 "2003-05-02T17:35:31Z")
I have a photo in Adobe that I want to post. It is of a bird I need identified, so it’s nothing bad. How do I do that? I don’t have a website. --- ## [Search engine curiosiity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-engine-curiosiity/171379)
**Author:** [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2003, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-engine-curiosiity/171379 "2003-05-02T07:49:19Z")
I just posted a thread in MPSIMS about an AOL Instakiss password scam, and in preparation, I searched the board for the word “Instakiss” to see if it had come up in the last 3 months. That search only yielded one thread,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=424) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=426)