# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=463 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 464 --- ## [The Word Sh\*t As Part Of A Nick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-sh-t-as-part-of-a-nick/106322)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2002, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-sh-t-as-part-of-a-nick/106322 "2002-05-04T20:51:36Z")
Is it okay? When I logged on this afternoon I saw the following, and it made me chuckle: Welcome to our newest member, Holy Shit I Like Pie Quasi:rolleyes: --- ## [The site needs more bandwidth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-site-needs-more-bandwidth/24200)
**Author:** [@capacitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capacitor)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2002, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-site-needs-more-bandwidth/24200 "2002-05-04T20:50:32Z")
Hey administrators, this is the second time this week that your site timed me out for too many connections on your bandwidth at once. How many connections are triggered to get that message? Five? Fifty? What a paradox: t… --- ## [Browsers: Mozilla99 Is Sucking Lately](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/browsers-mozilla99-is-sucking-lately/107167)
**Author:** [@DougC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DougC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2002, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/browsers-mozilla99-is-sucking-lately/107167 "2002-05-04T17:24:53Z")
To Whom It May Concern: Mozilla don’t work right: on SDMB, it often loses connections in 5-10-15 seconds \[the “operation timed out” stuff\] where when I try IE6, IE6 will be able to immediately get to the very same p… --- ## [Page Cannot Be Displayed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/page-cannot-be-displayed/107078)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2002, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/page-cannot-be-displayed/107078 "2002-05-04T15:04:41Z")
Been getting this message on a regular basis along with There seems to be a problem with the data base…. Mean anything? Are we getting close to another crash? The Page… message has been appearing on my screen in the mid… --- ## [Why does it take forever for pages of the SDMB to load?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-take-forever-for-pages-of-the-sdmb-to-load/107081)
**Author:** [@galen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2002, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-take-forever-for-pages-of-the-sdmb-to-load/107081 "2002-05-03T15:40:40Z")
It is not my browser. It waits and waits while nothing is being downloaded. No other site behaves this way. --- ## [Why won't it refresh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-it-refresh/106963)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2002, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-it-refresh/106963 "2002-05-03T01:02:00Z")
I posted something in the Pit several hours ago. Just now, I hit “refresh”, but the thread configuration did not change. My post is there when I click on the thread, but it’s still where it was on page 2 when I replied. … --- ## [sig test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/106880)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2002, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/106880 "2002-05-02T16:11:44Z")
hi --- ## [Subscribed Thread Question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-thread-question/106709)
**Author:** [@cbtcad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cbtcad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2002, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subscribed-thread-question/106709 "2002-05-02T15:32:21Z")
Why are none of the threads I’m posting or replying to appearing in the subscribed thread panel of my user control panel like they used to? :confused: --- ## [Q re dial-up and the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-re-dial-up-and-the-sdmb/104895)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2002, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-re-dial-up-and-the-sdmb/104895 "2002-05-02T13:40:44Z")
I have an internet dial-up, on my phone line that has a voice-mail, and I’ve noticed something odd. If I’m surfing and get a voice-message, it normally doesn’t have any effect on the internet connexion. The caller leav… --- ## [Is anyone getting weird mail at their SDMB e-mail ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-getting-weird-mail-at-their-sdmb-e-mail/105996)
**Author:** [@SpaceDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpaceDog)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2002, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-getting-weird-mail-at-their-sdmb-e-mail/105996 "2002-05-02T03:54:19Z")
In the last ten minutes or so I’ve got a bunch of mail to the e-mail in my sdmb account. That e-mail is private and I haven’t given it to anyone else. It looks like someone has subscribed me to newsletter@raraavisband.c… --- ## [Disable Smilies in this Post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disable-smilies-in-this-post/105304)
**Author:** [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2002, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disable-smilies-in-this-post/105304 "2002-05-01T23:18:39Z")
Every time I reply to a message, I see four boxes which can be left checked or unchecked: “Automatically parse URLs,” “Email Notification,” “Disable Smilies in this Post,” and “Show Signature.” The boxes are pretty much … --- ## [Guest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest/106472)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2002, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest/106472 "2002-05-01T17:41:17Z")
Over in the Pit, there’s a thread whose OP shows the status “Guest” (as opposed to “Member” or “BANNED” or something more familiar). What’s up with that? --- ## ['Tinfoil Hat'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinfoil-hat/106299)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2002, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinfoil-hat/106299 "2002-04-30T22:03:11Z")
Exactly what does the expression ‘tinfoil hat’ refer to? I’ve noticed it’s used here quite often, in an accusatory tone. --- ## [Is it possible to cancel e-mail option?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-cancel-e-mail-option/106450)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2002, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-cancel-e-mail-option/106450 "2002-04-30T17:39:50Z")
If I mark a thread so it automatically replies via e-mail every time somebody posts to it, how do I cancel this? After a while, the e-mails get tedious, & can jam my box. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Board problem (not in FAQ)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-problem-not-in-faq/106353)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2002, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-problem-not-in-faq/106353 "2002-04-30T01:25:38Z")
Curiously, neither time I have posted in the pit today updated the thread. My comments were posted, but the thread was not bumped to the top, and the “last post by” wasn’t updated. Both times I used the quick reply box… --- ## [Maximum replies to thread possible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maximum-replies-to-thread-possible/106026)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2002, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maximum-replies-to-thread-possible/106026 "2002-04-29T19:17:35Z")
I was at a board recently that specializes in home theater subjects. They use vBulletin 2.2.5. One of the threads had over 4100 replies and over 79,000 views. Here, when a popular thread gets too poular, it gets locked a… --- ## [Question on Banned users...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-banned-users/106304)
**Author:** [@Kwyjibo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kwyjibo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2002, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-banned-users/106304 "2002-04-29T16:32:57Z")
When a user is banned, what stops them from coming back again? What steps are/can-be taken to ensure a trouble-some user does not return? Can IP’s be banned? IP ranges? How does it work? --- ## [intermittent email notification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intermittent-email-notification/106245)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2002, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intermittent-email-notification/106245 "2002-04-29T07:37:46Z")
I have noticed lately that I only get email notification on some threads. It can be embarrassing when I post something and then get no notification and so appear to have done a hit and run (when in fact I have just assu… --- ## [Re: Moved: Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-moved-test/106142)
**Author:** [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2002, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-moved-test/106142 "2002-04-29T01:46:52Z")
Was this some sort of weird moderator test, or what? (I’m referring to this, which is on the ATMB front page as ‘Moved’) When I click on it I get the ‘You are not authorized to view this page… are you trying to edit so… --- ## [Simple question to you!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-question-to-you/105245)
**Author:** [@Blitzweb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blitzweb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2002, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-question-to-you/105245 "2002-04-29T01:11:03Z")
Hey all. This is the first time I’ve visited this site or even heard of the Straight Dope… probably cause I’m from Canada, eh? So basically, I can post any question here and people will jsut answer it!? :smiley: http… --- ## [test :) :wally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-wally/105716)
**Author:** [@Muad\_Dib](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muad_Dib)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2002, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-wally/105716 "2002-04-28T18:13:51Z")
:slight\_smile: :frowning: :o :stuck\_out\_tongue: :wink: :smiley: :cool: :rolleyes: :mad: ;j :confused: :eek: :wally :wally :wally --- ## [Need an 'always works' link to my stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-an-always-works-link-to-my-stuff/105931)
**Author:** [@PhiloVance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhiloVance)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2002, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-an-always-works-link-to-my-stuff/105931 "2002-04-28T16:56:52Z")
How do I get a link to SDMB which will point to my latest stuff, as if you’d clicked the ‘search’ button on your name. What I’ve done is this, but it only works for awhile: Find a post by me. Click the search button. … --- ## [SDMB in another language?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-in-another-language/105820)
**Author:** [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2002, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-in-another-language/105820 "2002-04-27T17:53:56Z")
I was reading a thread in GQ about where all the Frenchmen were, and I was wondering if foreign-language threads were officially a no-no here, or if it just works out that people don’t bother, just to respect others? I k… --- ## [vB codes: Why safer than HTML?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vb-codes-why-safer-than-html/50510)
**Author:** [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2002, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vb-codes-why-safer-than-html/50510 "2002-04-27T05:48:59Z")
From the vB codes link: (Emphasis mine) What the hell does “safer to use” mean? Do they mean that since vB requires fewer keystrokes, I have less chance of getting carpal tunnel? Is HTML a known carcinogen? Will I inc… --- ## [popups on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popups-on-the-sdmb/105889)
**Author:** [@Anubis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anubis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2002, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popups-on-the-sdmb/105889 "2002-04-27T01:41:29Z")
I opened this thread and this pop-up came up. Is this how the Chicago Reader plans to pay for the ever expanding SDMB, is it hackers, or what? FTR, I had nothing else open at the time(around 8:50 EST), have Internet Ex… --- ## [Pop-up killers and links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-killers-and-links/105876)
**Author:** [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2002, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-up-killers-and-links/105876 "2002-04-26T23:54:35Z")
I’m not aware of this problem having happened on the SDMB yet, but as I run my browser with “refuse pop-ups” enabled, I realised the other day that I might not be aware if a site I’m linking to has pop-ups, and then whe… --- ## [abel = Unregistered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abel-unregistered/105695)
**Author:** [@abel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2002, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abel-unregistered/105695 "2002-04-26T22:48:27Z")
Okay, I posted a reply to a question in GQ, and when I look at it in the main (forum) view, it shows my name as Unregistered, not abel. When I go into the thread, my old lovable self is back, but I’m curious as to why t… --- ## [How to unsubscribe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-unsubscribe/105775)
**Author:** [@aha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2002, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-unsubscribe/105775 "2002-04-26T17:38:39Z")
How do you unsubscribe from a thread? Thankee --- ## [SDMB server upgrade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-server-upgrade/105446)
**Author:** [@cainxinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cainxinth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2002, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-server-upgrade/105446 "2002-04-24T23:04:56Z")
How much would it cost to seriously upgrade the SDMB server, and is there any legal or logistical reason a donation program couldn’t be set up for the teeming millions to contribute to said upgrade? --- ## [Technical glitch: Missing OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/technical-glitch-missing-op/105098)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2002, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/technical-glitch-missing-op/105098 "2002-04-24T22:58:24Z")
The thread A (quasi-political) McDonalds question for non-U.S. dopers, currently in GQ, appears to be manifesting some sort of glitch. In the forum listing, it’s shown as being started by cainxinth, and last post by him… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=462) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=464)