# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=439 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 440 --- ## [Just Testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing/148248)
**Author:** [@Chaosisme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chaosisme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2003, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing/148248 "2003-01-14T05:55:45Z")
Hello, This is the first time I have ever posted on a messege board…Hope I am doin this correctly… --- ## [Is it possible that we could...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-that-we-could/148473)
**Author:** [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2003, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-that-we-could/148473 "2003-01-14T05:36:24Z")
come up with a better way of communicating with the mods/admins around here than just our usernames and our passwords? Much as I hate any accusations about the “clique”, I’m kind of glad that when posts are made in my … --- ## [How often do you Ban people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-ban-people/148427)
**Author:** [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2003, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-ban-people/148427 "2003-01-14T02:14:46Z")
On average, how often do you mods ban people? I’m just curious. --- ## [Correct forum for recipe questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correct-forum-for-recipe-questions/148361)
**Author:** [@SpaceDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpaceDog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2003, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correct-forum-for-recipe-questions/148361 "2003-01-14T01:10:41Z")
Hi, I’ve been posting here a bit and lurking a lot, and I’m wondering about which forum to ask a question in. I want to find out what’s in a particular recipe, so that’s a question and it should go in GQ … however most… --- ## [The second great smiley election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-great-smiley-election/140886)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2003, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-great-smiley-election/140886 "2003-01-14T00:32:04Z")
Addition of smilies The staff has had a long discussion about the possibility of adding smilies. The feeling amongst the staff (and from what I’ve read on the board, the feeling amongst the membership) is that some peop… --- ## [What is YMMV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-ymmv/147227)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2003, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-ymmv/147227 "2003-01-13T17:19:51Z")
I’ve seen this acronym quite a bit here. What exactly does YMMV mean? --- ## [Long Threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-threads/148198)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2003, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-threads/148198 "2003-01-12T22:51:37Z")
I seem to remember that there used to be a problem with long threads clogging up the server somehow - if a thread went too long, it would be locked, and another thread would be opened for discussion to continue. I haven… --- ## [Testing Sig line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-sig-line/148158)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2003, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-sig-line/148158 "2003-01-12T20:22:52Z")
Test… --- ## [How does the "banning" process "work" on message boards, technically?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-banning-process-work-on-message-boards-technically/147991)
**Author:** [@bernse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bernse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2003, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-banning-process-work-on-message-boards-technically/147991 "2003-01-12T19:54:02Z")
I am assuming it does more than just “ban” their username, since if that is all it did what would stop them for signing up under a different one? Same thing with the email addy. Does it void a block of IPs? If so, what … --- ## [New Sig Line Test Post.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-sig-line-test-post/148135)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2003, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-sig-line-test-post/148135 "2003-01-12T14:56:01Z")
Please ignore. --- ## [How many Mods does it take to close a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-mods-does-it-take-to-close-a-thread/148058)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2003, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-mods-does-it-take-to-close-a-thread/148058 "2003-01-12T10:25:46Z")
No, it’s not a bad joke. I’ve seen a few instances where a Mod will post a message like, “Per the request of the OP, I am closing this thread”. Sometimes, though, it is followed by ANOTHER Mod who has posted the same me… --- ## [New Thread Message Box smaller in Mozilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-thread-message-box-smaller-in-mozilla/147986)
**Author:** [@milquetoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/milquetoast)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2003, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-thread-message-box-smaller-in-mozilla/147986 "2003-01-12T00:22:53Z")
I’ve recently downloaded Mozilla to use as a browser. Mere minutes ago, I posted my first New Thread to SDMB from the Mozilla Browser. One of the first things I noticed was that the message box on the Post New Thread pag… --- ## [Clarification re: Junior Mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-re-junior-mods/147651)
**Author:** [@minty\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minty_green)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2003, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-re-junior-mods/147651 "2003-01-11T18:52:13Z")
Over in this Pit thread, Coldfire said in response to my inquiry: Soon thereafter, Lynn Bodoni added this: Could I request some clarification here, please? First the easy one. If somebody asks an ATMB question abou… --- ## [Mods/Admins and forums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-admins-and-forums/147637)
**Author:** [@SlickRoenick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlickRoenick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2003, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-admins-and-forums/147637 "2003-01-11T15:00:11Z")
Do the moderators and administrators of the SDMB only regulate the posts in the forum they are assigned to? For example, can manhattan close a thread in the Pit, or is manhattan only given mod rights in GQ? --- ## [A Few Lingering Questions...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-lingering-questions/140889)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2003, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-lingering-questions/140889 "2003-01-11T03:05:11Z")
I know I have been on these boards for a year or two, and I think I have learned alot by trial and error (best teacher I know;) ). But there are a couple of things I don’t quite yet know about posting on these boards. O… --- ## [I'm a test. Ignore me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-test-ignore-me/146969)
**Author:** [@Wumpus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wumpus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2003, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-test-ignore-me/146969 "2003-01-11T01:58:46Z")
--- ## [After reply, link back to new posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-reply-link-back-to-new-posts/147493)
**Author:** [@Powers106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Powers106)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2003, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-reply-link-back-to-new-posts/147493 "2003-01-10T19:51:49Z")
I’ve always wondered if I’m missing something (not that I have a lot of posts to my credit) but say you when you enter the SDMB and you go to “see new posts” and get the list of all new posts on the boards. Then if you r… --- ## [Just a first post test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-first-post-test/146966)
**Author:** [@MaddyStrut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaddyStrut)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2003, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-a-first-post-test/146966 "2003-01-10T17:35:44Z")
I’ve been lurking here for about a year and, at last, decided to register. This is just a test to see if I can post correctly. --- ## [Signatures?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signatures/147697)
**Author:** [@mindmirror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mindmirror)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2003, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signatures/147697 "2003-01-10T14:18:45Z")
Um, I’m sorry if this has already been discussed, and if it sounds incredibly trivial (which I’m pretty sure it does): How in the world do I enable my signature? I have a signature, but it won’t show up. Not even in my … --- ## [Text practice.....(experiments w/ large text and colors)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-practice-experiments-w-large-text-and-colors/147223)
**Author:** [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2003, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-practice-experiments-w-large-text-and-colors/147223 "2003-01-10T01:16:42Z")
Worm…WORM …Ball…BALL Worm…WORM …Ball…BALL Worm…WORM …Ball…BALL Worm…WORM …Ball…BALL --- ## [Can't access a moved thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-access-a-moved-thread/147615)
**Author:** [@flyboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flyboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2003, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-access-a-moved-thread/147615 "2003-01-10T00:28:48Z")
kingrd27’s thread Unlimited long distance on home phone! has been moved but not locked. When I click on it, I get “You do not have permission to access this page.” I’m logged in and can get to other threads. I’m baffl… --- ## [The SDMB has been /. 'ed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-has-been-ed/147146)
**Author:** [@critter42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/critter42)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2003, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-has-been-ed/147146 "2003-01-09T23:05:09Z")
I’m posting this here to let you know that the board is very slow today, and there is a good reason. This board is currently being “slashdotted”. For those unfamiliar with the term, slashdot.org is a technology-oriente… --- ## [Maximum thread length](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maximum-thread-length/147481)
**Author:** [@Asylum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asylum)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2003, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maximum-thread-length/147481 "2003-01-09T19:23:57Z")
I just noticed that the /.ed LotR thread is pushing twenty pages. Before the board upgrade a thread would usually make it five or so pages before a mod would close it due to board strain. Since the upgrade I haven’t see… --- ## [Testing 1,2,3...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/145121)
**Author:** [@Bullwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullwinkle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2003, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/145121 "2003-01-09T15:07:28Z")
\[URL=http://flyingmoose.org/tolksarc/bakshi/bakshi.html That wasn’t chicken. --- ## [How are mods chosen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-mods-chosen/147471)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2003, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-mods-chosen/147471 "2003-01-09T13:21:10Z")
I’ve wondered this for a long time, and another thread reminded me to ask. Since there are so many posters, how do you go about inviting someone to moderate? Or do they put in an application? What are you looking for,… --- ## [Anyone else noticing a slowdown of the boards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-noticing-a-slowdown-of-the-boards/147202)
**Author:** [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2003, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-noticing-a-slowdown-of-the-boards/147202 "2003-01-08T04:32:00Z")
If so, is it a temp problem regarding the traffic? --- ## [Post Editing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-editing/146668)
**Author:** [@lynn73](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lynn73)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2003, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-editing/146668 "2003-01-08T03:04:05Z")
I’m curious as to why we aren’t allowed to edit our posts. If this question has been addressed and I missed it, my apologies. Sometimes after I’ve posted something, I realize there’s something I want to change or add b… --- ## [How come most of the questions in GQ aren't factual questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-most-of-the-questions-in-gq-arent-factual-questions/147075)
**Author:** [@Hermann\_Cheruscan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermann_Cheruscan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2003, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-most-of-the-questions-in-gq-arent-factual-questions/147075 "2003-01-07T23:10:19Z")
I thought General Questions was supposed to be reserved for those questions with a factual answer. Instead we have someone asking “what bit me”? and another one asking “how big should a penis be” and yet someone asking a… --- ## [A sticky thread for practice posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sticky-thread-for-practice-posts/114355)
**Author:** [@femtosecond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femtosecond)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2003, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sticky-thread-for-practice-posts/114355 "2003-01-07T10:33:50Z")
Why don’t we put up a sticky thread in ATMB for practice posts? It would reduce the cluttering of this forum with test threads. Fewer threads for the database to handle. Fewer threads for the mods to open. I don’t know … --- ## [What is "Pie"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-pie/145785)
**Author:** [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2003, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-pie/145785 "2003-01-07T05:40:41Z")
I didn’t catch this the first time around. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=438) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=440)