# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=426 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 427 --- ## [Search for thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-for-thread/172233)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2003, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-for-thread/172233 "2003-05-02T04:48:19Z")
Its a thread maybe 2 months old, about making music by rubbing a wet finger on wine glasses. Tried search, but came up empty. Sound familiar to anyone? --- ## [What words has Cecil Adams coined?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-words-has-cecil-adams-coined/172437)
**Author:** [@Assuming\_facts\_not\_in\_evidence](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Assuming_facts_not_in_evidence)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2003, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-words-has-cecil-adams-coined/172437 "2003-05-02T03:53:46Z")
Here’s the most recent: --- ## [Title test #3, µ ß 22° ±3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/title-test-3-ss-22-3/172357)
**Author:** [@Desmostylus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Desmostylus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2003, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/title-test-3-ss-22-3/172357 "2003-05-01T23:27:26Z")
OK, got the hang of the title thing now. --- ## [Reviving threads - what's the etiquette?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reviving-threads-whats-the-etiquette/172350)
**Author:** [@mrsface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrsface)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2003, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reviving-threads-whats-the-etiquette/172350 "2003-05-01T14:09:14Z")
How old does a thread have to be before it is considered bad form to contribute to it? I find I’m hesitant about contributing to any thread once it has disappeared off page 1. Is this right or am I being too cautious? I… --- ## [Title test #2, µ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/title-test-2/172356)
**Author:** [@Desmostylus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Desmostylus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2003, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/title-test-2/172356 "2003-05-01T12:56:24Z")
Still testing. --- ## [testing my sig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-my-sig/167313)
**Author:** [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2003, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-my-sig/167313 "2003-05-01T03:10:52Z")
Its good, check it out --- ## [Testing Symbol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-symbol/171626)
**Author:** [@grimpixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grimpixie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2003, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-symbol/171626 "2003-04-30T21:47:40Z")
\[symbol\]Ñ\[/symbol\] x H = \[symbol\]e\[/symbol\]\[sub\]0\[/sub\] \[symbol\]d\[/symbol\]E/\[symbol\]d\[/symbol\]t + j \[symbol\]Ñ\[/symbol\] x E = - \[symbol\]m\[/symbol\]\[sub\]0\[/sub\] \[symbol\]d\[/symbol\]H/\[symbol\]d\[/symbol\]t \[symbol\]Ñ\[/symbol\] . … --- ## [How do you read a Pit Thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-read-a-pit-thread/171835)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2003, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-read-a-pit-thread/171835 "2003-04-30T21:31:07Z")
I don’t venture into the Pit a whole lot, but when I see a thread in which one Doper “calls out” another, I will read the OP and not read anything else until the Doper who’s been called out has responded. Anybody else d… --- ## [SDMB userid help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-userid-help/172125)
**Author:** [@bolthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bolthead)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2003, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-userid-help/172125 "2003-04-30T20:39:01Z")
It appears that I’ve created 2 userids on SDMB. Now whenever I go here, I keep getting a popup asking me to select “which userid I’d like to use”. This is something that has started relatively recently, since I’ve not cr… --- ## [Yet another suggestion for a way to get money to the board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-suggestion-for-a-way-to-get-money-to-the-board/167350)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2003, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-suggestion-for-a-way-to-get-money-to-the-board/167350 "2003-04-30T13:25:44Z")
I haven’t seen many threads lately discussing ways to fund the board. Has this subject been officially dropped, or can we still discuss it? Anyway, I’ve been spending some time over at www.televisionwithoutpity.com lat… --- ## [log-off on another terminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/log-off-on-another-terminal/171992)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2003, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/log-off-on-another-terminal/171992 "2003-04-30T03:51:06Z")
Yesterday (Mon, Apr28) I was on a business trip in Seacaucus, NJ. During a lull in the action, I discovered a public internet terminal in the lobby. I logged on the SDMB and surfed for about 20 minutes. I was suddenly… --- ## [Forum observations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-observations/171788)
**Author:** [@InquisitiveIdiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InquisitiveIdiot)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2003, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-observations/171788 "2003-04-29T11:24:16Z")
This is just a quick note detailing a few of the observations I’ve made at this forum, amoung others: Primarily, you can judge a thread by the ratio of views/posts it has. Threads average about 10 views for every post … --- ## [Popup infestation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popup-infestation/170902)
**Author:** [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2003, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popup-infestation/170902 "2003-04-26T17:11:54Z")
I’m now getting popups when I access the SDMB front page. I don’t think the Reader is sponsoring them 'cos they have some sort of disclaimer at the bottom saying their ad is not presented by the site I’m visiting. Needle… --- ## [If a thread is moved from on forum to another, can it be moved again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-thread-is-moved-from-on-forum-to-another-can-it-be-moved-again/170699)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2003, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-thread-is-moved-from-on-forum-to-another-can-it-be-moved-again/170699 "2003-04-26T16:42:46Z")
Say, a thread in GQ gets too political and is sent to GD. If the tone grows harsh, can it be moved again to the BBQ Pit? Or if the tone grows factual again, can it be moved back into GQ? --- ## [testing my sig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-my-sig/171266)
**Author:** [@Greekigurli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greekigurli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2003, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-my-sig/171266 "2003-04-25T11:13:43Z")
Helps to click the show signature thingie down there too. --- ## ["First unread post" from search page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-unread-post-from-search-page/170962)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2003, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-unread-post-from-search-page/170962 "2003-04-25T10:29:41Z")
When I want to keep up with threads I participate in, I do a board search under my name, then open all the threads that have had a post. Then, once the page is loaded, I hit ‘go to first unread post’, which works about 7… --- ## [Incomplete search results](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incomplete-search-results/170948)
**Author:** [@The\_Ryan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Ryan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2003, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incomplete-search-results/170948 "2003-04-25T01:38:04Z")
I’ve had search results that didn’t return all the threads in the specified period, and then when I lengthen the period they appear. Any idea what’s going on? --- ## [A few questions about "Teemings"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-questions-about-teemings/170764)
**Author:** [@Payton\_s\_Servant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Payton_s_Servant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2003, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-questions-about-teemings/170764 "2003-04-24T19:55:35Z")
If this isn’t the right forum, I apologize, I wasn’t sure where to post it. So, I have a few questions about Teemings, the world famous and beloved e-zine of the SDMB/Teeming Millions. Is there a reason I can’t acces… --- ## [How can I post a picture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-post-a-picture/170829)
**Author:** [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2003, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-post-a-picture/170829 "2003-04-24T17:38:04Z")
If I take an picture of something with a digital camera and save the image as a jpeg file, how can I link to it in one of my posts? Do I have to put the file up on a webpage somewhere? Does that mean I’ll have to go th… --- ## [What to do when someone has been loggin in under your name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-when-someone-has-been-loggin-in-under-your-name/170788)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2003, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-when-someone-has-been-loggin-in-under-your-name/170788 "2003-04-24T15:59:38Z")
At approximately 5 PM yesterday, my younger brother went on my computer and wrecked havoc on various message boards I go on to. I don’t have very tight security measures on my computer, because I’m the only one that is o… --- ## [longest thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-thread/169528)
**Author:** [@mogiaw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mogiaw)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2003, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-thread/169528 "2003-04-24T11:49:31Z")
Is this the most posted to thread or are there longer ones? mog --- ## [Why was my post moved to the pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-my-post-moved-to-the-pit/170748)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2003, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-my-post-moved-to-the-pit/170748 "2003-04-24T04:24:52Z")
I made a thread asking about banned members, and the thread was almost immediately moved to the pit. Why? I thought it was IMHO material, I was just asking for feedback from dopers. --- ## [Problem: Reply prompt via email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-reply-prompt-via-email/170579)
**Author:** [@Aankh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aankh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2003, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-reply-prompt-via-email/170579 "2003-04-24T04:04:02Z")
i get email notifications for thread replies. my problem is that the link provided in the email never works…i just get an HTTP 500 server error: The page cannot be displayed. is it my computer or is something wrong at t… --- ## [Would you pay to use the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-to-use-the-sdmb/170369)
**Author:** [@samarm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samarm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2003, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-to-use-the-sdmb/170369 "2003-04-24T00:29:00Z")
Say, 10 bucks a year? I would… even 20 bucks maybe. How many active members would be prepared to pay, and would it be enough to make a significant improvement to the servers and their upkeep? --- ## [Multiple questions in a OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-questions-in-a-op/170675)
**Author:** [@Fuel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2003, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-questions-in-a-op/170675 "2003-04-24T00:27:05Z")
Does asking more than 3 but less than 8 closely related questions in a row in your OP piss people off so as to not want to answer any of your questions? If so, then why? Why not just go through and answer whatever you … --- ## [Please don't blacklist me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-dont-blacklist-me/170575)
**Author:** [@Susma\_Rio\_Sep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susma_Rio_Sep)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2003, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-dont-blacklist-me/170575 "2003-04-23T20:53:30Z")
Please don’t blacklist me, all powers that be in SDMB. I hope this post does not cause more people more dismay; for I have already posted it in the Pit and in the GQ. I am doing it here also just in case it really shou… --- ## [Why Can't I Get to This Thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-get-to-this-thread/170526)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2003, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-get-to-this-thread/170526 "2003-04-23T12:36:51Z")
When I post something on SDMB or respond to a post, I save the email notification as a WordPad document (hey, it works for me). I haven’t looked thru the folder where I keep these WordPad, but when I did just now I notic… --- ## [How do I link to a location on a page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-link-to-a-location-on-a-page/170256)
**Author:** [@guava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guava)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2003, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-link-to-a-location-on-a-page/170256 "2003-04-22T05:36:56Z")
I understand how to set up a hyperlink in my post, but I’d like to be able to point to a specific post inside a thread. How do I do that? --- ## [Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thankyouthankyouthankyou/169646)
**Author:** [@Fretful\_Porpentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fretful_Porpentine)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2003, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thankyouthankyouthankyou/169646 "2003-04-22T00:36:25Z")
Just wanted to let the tech folks know all their hard work (and on a weekend too!) is appreciated. Sigh. It is soooo nice being able to get my fix again! :slight\_smile: --- ## [why can't we edit our own posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-we-edit-our-own-posts/170152)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2003, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-we-edit-our-own-posts/170152 "2003-04-21T22:30:00Z")
At least maybe for an hour? Other MB allow this- so it can’t be that hard. I only went back for a month or so on this, and it is likely this was answered before, but it came up in GD, where some poster claims it is bec… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=425) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=427)