# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=441 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 442 --- ## [Suggestion -flag a thread comming back from the dead.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-flag-a-thread-comming-back-from-the-dead/145505)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2002, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-flag-a-thread-comming-back-from-the-dead/145505 "2002-12-29T19:33:03Z")
SOmetimes I have a question and do a search and find another partial answer in a old thread. I fear if I ask in the old thread (bump onto page one) that people will look at it and say been there done that, or skim the O… --- ## [Timing out of sync](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timing-out-of-sync/143779)
**Author:** [@Dragon\_Phoenix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragon_Phoenix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2002, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timing-out-of-sync/143779 "2002-12-29T08:38:12Z")
There’s at least 5 min difference between the SD time and the real time (corrected for time zones). What’s up with at? --- ## [What's with the "spoilers"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-spoilers/145436)
**Author:** [@sleeping](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleeping)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2002, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-spoilers/145436 "2002-12-29T02:43:18Z")
I’ve seen blacked-out boxes with the heading “Spoiler.” What’s this for and what does it mean? --- ## [A Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-problem/145439)
**Author:** [@sleeping](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleeping)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2002, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-problem/145439 "2002-12-29T02:03:21Z")
I’ve change my signature. Why doesn’t it appear in my new posts? --- ## [And the BANNED played on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-banned-played-on/145445)
**Author:** [@Hayduke\_Lives](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hayduke_Lives)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2002, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-banned-played-on/145445 "2002-12-29T02:03:08Z")
If a person is BANNED, what is to stop them from just using another E-mail address and re-listing under a different name? --- ## [I'm not getting any e-mails](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-getting-any-e-mails/145388)
**Author:** [@dragongirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dragongirl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2002, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-getting-any-e-mails/145388 "2002-12-28T21:38:20Z")
I’m subscribed to a few threads, but I haven’t recived any e-mails about them since Thursday. What’s happening ? --- ## [Etiquette for "Report post to Mod"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-for-report-post-to-mod/145220)
**Author:** [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2002, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-for-report-post-to-mod/145220 "2002-12-28T16:52:48Z")
I was wondering what, exactly, should we use this feature for. Obviously it’s there for blatant board violations, abusive behavior/language, threats, direct links to not-safe- for-work sites… but what about smaller thi… --- ## [Special member status for departed members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-member-status-for-departed-members/142467)
**Author:** [@Asylum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asylum)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2002, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-member-status-for-departed-members/142467 "2002-12-28T16:46:03Z")
I was going over the thread about poohpah chalupa’s death and it occured to me that when a member dies a nice way of remembering them would be to change the user status underneath their name. Maybe “fondly rembered” or … --- ## ["Fortune Telling" button does not work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortune-telling-button-does-not-work/89299)
**Author:** [@sirjamesp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sirjamesp)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2002, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortune-telling-button-does-not-work/89299 "2002-12-28T09:28:55Z")
Another query from numbnuts here: When starting a new thread, I notice at the bottom there is a handy button that allows you to see into the future (“Preview Reply”). I thought it would be great to have a look at replie… --- ## [® Before E in STRAIGHT DOPE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-e-in-straight-dope/145083)
**Author:** [@Splanky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Splanky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2002, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-e-in-straight-dope/145083 "2002-12-28T05:36:22Z")
I noticed that on the Board’s banner (it’s right above you) it says THE STRAIGHT DOP®E. Why is this? I always see it at the end of the phrase. --- ## [New feature for un-closed vb tags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-feature-for-un-closed-vb-tags/145037)
**Author:** [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2002, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-feature-for-un-closed-vb-tags/145037 "2002-12-27T16:52:50Z")
In this post, Homebrew bolds my name and forgets to include the backslash in the closing tag. In the thread (and in my preview after I quoted his post), my name comes up un-bolded with both “\*\*” tags clearly visible. W… --- ## [So is the staff actually emailed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-is-the-staff-actually-emailed/144956)
**Author:** [@Gopher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gopher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2002, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-is-the-staff-actually-emailed/144956 "2002-12-27T13:00:41Z")
Around 1:45 AM (Pacific Time), I can’t access the SDMB because I guess it shuts down for maintenance (?). The error page it gives me says that an email is sent to the technical staff telling them about the problem. So d… --- ## [testing my ability to post links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-my-ability-to-post-links/144987)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2002, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-my-ability-to-post-links/144987 "2002-12-26T17:24:43Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=151588 --- ## [Cafe Society should have a sticky thread about Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-should-have-a-sticky-thread-about-spoilers/144933)
**Author:** [@Achernar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Achernar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2002, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-should-have-a-sticky-thread-about-spoilers/144933 "2002-12-26T16:06:14Z")
I think a sticky thread with a post like this would be appropriate for Cafe Society: Title: Please be considerate with spoilers Body: If you wish to discuss or ask a question about a story, and you are unable to do so… --- ## [sig test. very weird. you no look'um](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test-very-weird-you-no-lookum/144960)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2002, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test-very-weird-you-no-lookum/144960 "2002-12-26T13:09:34Z")
test --- ## [Age requirement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-requirement/144574)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2002, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-requirement/144574 "2002-12-26T06:49:40Z")
I was under the impression that the SDMB had a stipulation that users must be of a certain age, but I can’t seem to find it on the new registration agreement. Was that all just a figment of my imagination? --- ## [Mozilla on Linux and teeny fonts...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mozilla-on-linux-and-teeny-fonts/144617)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2002, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mozilla-on-linux-and-teeny-fonts/144617 "2002-12-25T21:03:40Z")
…well, not teeny, but small enough to be annoying. I’m running Mozilla 1.1 on Redhat 8. I’ve noticed that on the SDMB, and in fact on most other site specifically running VBulletin, the fonts in the main body table (con… --- ## [Check out my new signature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-my-new-signature/143862)
**Author:** [@Jukeball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jukeball)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2002, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-my-new-signature/143862 "2002-12-25T18:24:28Z")
!!! --- ## [playing with colors and stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-with-colors-and-stuff/144693)
**Author:** [@raz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2002, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-with-colors-and-stuff/144693 "2002-12-25T08:04:38Z")
00000000000000000000 00000000000000000000 00000000000000000000 00000000000000000000 00000000000000000000 00000000000000000000 :mad: :):):):):):):):):):):):):slight\_smile: :(:mad: :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:frowning: … --- ## [my husband wants to post too..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-husband-wants-to-post-too/143988)
**Author:** [@keturah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/keturah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2002, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-husband-wants-to-post-too/143988 "2002-12-24T19:22:47Z")
I have just introduced my husband to the SDMB, but he can’t register because I already have. Help me solve this… --- ## [How do I do searches for threads on "ER"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-do-searches-for-threads-on-er/144695)
**Author:** [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2002, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-do-searches-for-threads-on-er/144695 "2002-12-24T19:20:00Z")
I mean, it’s only two letters long, and thus can’t be searched for under the parameters of the search engine. I’d like to know what the people here think of what happens on the show, if only for enjoyment of their opinio… --- ## [Disappearing Threads...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearing-threads/144425)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2002, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearing-threads/144425 "2002-12-24T16:18:24Z")
I posted a question within the last 30 days, I’m sure, asking about those credit management companies and how they work. And, I know someone answered something about a “credit council”, or variations thereof. Now, I ha… --- ## [Who started the most Pit threads this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-started-the-most-pit-threads-this-year/143720)
**Author:** [@Buck\_The\_Diver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_The_Diver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2002, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-started-the-most-pit-threads-this-year/143720 "2002-12-24T10:40:48Z")
2002 is winding to a close. Being a curious sort, I wonder which doper fired the flames the most this year. Yet, I have no idea as to how one goes about determining this. So, I turn to the mods. Who was the biggest grou… --- ## [If someone hasn't posted for a while can I have their username?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-someone-hasnt-posted-for-a-while-can-i-have-their-username/144381)
**Author:** [@Silentgoldfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silentgoldfish)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2002, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-someone-hasnt-posted-for-a-while-can-i-have-their-username/144381 "2002-12-24T00:15:10Z")
When I signed up both Silent and Goldfish were taken as usernames. Hence the one I’ve got now. I’ve never seen Goldfish post, or seen anything come up in searches for that username. Could it be considered retired, and c… --- ## [practice poll - subatomic particles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-poll-subatomic-particles/143880)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2002, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/practice-poll-subatomic-particles/143880 "2002-12-23T16:43:54Z")
What should the official subatomic particle of the SDMB be? Note: this poll uses the approval voting method - you can vote for more than one choice. If you want to vote against one choice then you should caste a vote fo… --- ## [Copyright Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/144332)
**Author:** [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2002, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/144332 "2002-12-23T16:22:39Z")
At the bottom of this and every page, it says: So which particular bit of the board is copyright 1984 ? --- ## [A question........](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question/144364)
**Author:** [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2002, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question/144364 "2002-12-23T03:25:51Z")
I have a legitimate Ask the… thread I wanna do, which forum woudl I put it in? --- ## [Banned member names.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-member-names/144353)
**Author:** [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2002, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-member-names/144353 "2002-12-22T15:43:33Z")
I’ve asked this to a mod in email and have yet to get a response. What are some names of banned members. I know their are: Micheal Masterson Silo Wildest Bill and JDT. What are some others? --- ## [logging in, staying logged in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logging-in-staying-logged-in/144320)
**Author:** [@Shadez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2002, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logging-in-staying-logged-in/144320 "2002-12-22T05:48:31Z")
When I want to post to a thread, I go down to the bottom of the page and type my message in, type my username and password in, and submit… it says I’m not logged in and I need to login. I just logged in I thought, by typ… --- ## [When did this message board go online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-this-message-board-go-online/144212)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2002, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-this-message-board-go-online/144212 "2002-12-22T02:06:38Z")
HELL-low, I’m trying to remember something and boy is the memory going fast. The thing I’m trying to remember happen before this place went online, and there was still the old AOL board. Thanks [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=440) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=442)