# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=465 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 466 --- ## [Two Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions/104090)
**Author:** [@LolaBaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaBaby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2002, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions/104090 "2002-04-18T05:27:38Z")
I’ve been looking through this forum, but can’t find anything specific. Two questions. \[ul\] \[li\]Why can’t we edit on this board? Sometimes I post and make a typo, and I’d like to fix it but can’t. I’m anal like that. … --- ## [Why doesn't a reply show up in last-poster area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-a-reply-show-up-in-last-poster-area/103765)
**Author:** [@Parameter\_928\_178](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parameter_928_178)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2002, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-a-reply-show-up-in-last-poster-area/103765 "2002-04-17T18:18:18Z")
In this thread, Polycarp posted a reply at 10:01 AM which I thought might be addressed to me. I responded at 10:38 AM but my reply was never logged, possibly leaving poor, distressed Polycarp waiting breathlessly when t… --- ## [Last reply by "Unregistered", Part Deux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-reply-by-unregistered-part-deux/104158)
**Author:** [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2002, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-reply-by-unregistered-part-deux/104158 "2002-04-17T16:23:43Z")
Heh. It happened AS I WAS EXPLAINING IT!! I used the quick reply box, hit submit, only to find the board had logged me out. I logged in, and the board told me “Invalid thread specified”. I backspaced to the quick reply … --- ## [Last Reply by unregistered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-reply-by-unregistered/104000)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2002, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-reply-by-unregistered/104000 "2002-04-17T15:43:18Z")
Why does the name ‘unregistered’ sometimes populate the last post by field? I’ve now seen it twice in GQ and once in ATMB. It seems to occure with closed or moved threads. --- ## [Sig test: You don't want to open this...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test-you-dont-want-to-open-this/104097)
**Author:** [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2002, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test-you-dont-want-to-open-this/104097 "2002-04-17T06:16:51Z")
WHAT DID I SAY!!!???!!! --- ## [Symbol font is back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/symbol-font-is-back/97626)
**Author:** [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2002, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/symbol-font-is-back/97626 "2002-04-17T03:46:55Z")
I can’t find the thread that shows what all the different symbols are, though. Anyway, you do it like this: \[symbol\*\*\*\*\]blah blah blah\[/symbol\*\*\*\*\] \[symbol\]blah blah blah\[/symbol\] --- ## [Can we use "Quote Marks" in the subject line now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-use-quote-marks-in-the-subject-line-now/103442)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2002, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-use-quote-marks-in-the-subject-line-now/103442 "2002-04-16T19:21:14Z")
I remember there used to be a small bug (a bugatelle?) in the SDMB where it interpreted “quote marks” differently from what we intended. It deleted the “quote marks” from the subject line along with all the text between… --- ## [Ready made reply boxes!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ready-made-reply-boxes/103543)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2002, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ready-made-reply-boxes/103543 "2002-04-16T18:32:21Z")
Well this is an unexpected addition within the last 5 minutes. Good choice. Kudos and stuff. --- ## [Attn: SDMB Technical Staff - Day Light Saving Time and the Rest of the World](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attn-sdmb-technical-staff-day-light-saving-time-and-the-rest-of-the-world/103004)
**Author:** [@kuroashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kuroashi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2002, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attn-sdmb-technical-staff-day-light-saving-time-and-the-rest-of-the-world/103004 "2002-04-16T18:30:44Z")
I’m guessing that the clock over there is operating on Day-light Saving Time because for several days now my clock on this page has been an hour ahead of our time here. I switched my clock option to Beijing time instead… --- ## [Definitions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definitions/103950)
**Author:** [@Toaster52](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toaster52)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2002, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definitions/103950 "2002-04-16T18:23:16Z")
I know about IMHO, etc, but there are some other terms floating around that I can’t quite make sense of. IIRC=??? sock puppet=??? Just wondering, thanks. --- ## [What is PHP syntax highlighting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-php-syntax-highlighting/103971)
**Author:** [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2002, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-php-syntax-highlighting/103971 "2002-04-16T18:13:07Z")
Apologies if this has been asked thousands of times before, but I couldn’t find it in the FAQs, and I can’t search for it as the search function only allows 4+ character searches. Thanx. --- ## [I can start new threads but can't reply to existing ones - what gives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-start-new-threads-but-cant-reply-to-existing-ones-what-gives/103970)
**Author:** [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2002, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-start-new-threads-but-cant-reply-to-existing-ones-what-gives/103970 "2002-04-16T18:11:33Z")
I’m wondering if this is a Board thing or something to do with my proxy server at work. This is the error I get: ERROR The requested URL could not be retrieved While trying to retrieve the URL: http://boards.straight… --- ## [TypefaceMania](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typefacemania/103647)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2002, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typefacemania/103647 "2002-04-15T04:55:33Z")
Eight-bit dreams. Proportional typeface. Kallista What do you see? \[font=symbol\]DeliberateBug --- ## [Is it possible that MPSIMS moves too fast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-that-mpsims-moves-too-fast/102649)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2002, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-that-mpsims-moves-too-fast/102649 "2002-04-15T02:27:04Z")
I’ve noticed that, since we’ve come back, MPSIMS is moving at a furious pace. A thread can fall off the front page (during the day) seemingly with the speed rivalled only by innuendo and rumor. :slight\_smile: Is this j… --- ## [Pop-ups](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-ups/103479)
**Author:** [@Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helen_s_Eidolon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2002, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-ups/103479 "2002-04-15T01:33:17Z")
I have recently (ie, the past day) been getting pop ups when I open www.straightdope.com. Is this a new revenue-gaining venture on the part of the Reader? --- ## [where'd the colors go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whered-the-colors-go/103613)
**Author:** [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2002, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whered-the-colors-go/103613 "2002-04-15T00:39:28Z")
When I am at the end of a thread, it just shows a space to post, but no options. What gives?thanks --- ## [quick reply / unexpected logout bug](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-reply-unexpected-logout-bug/103565)
**Author:** [@galt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2002, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-reply-unexpected-logout-bug/103565 "2002-04-14T23:28:10Z")
In case y’all wanted to know about it, I’ve seen this problem twice now when attempting to post using the quick reply box: I’m logged in, reading threads and I see one I want to respond to, so I take my time and compose… --- ## [Is auto-bump considered bad form?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-auto-bump-considered-bad-form/103381)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2002, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-auto-bump-considered-bad-form/103381 "2002-04-14T16:08:34Z")
By “auto-bump” I do not mean playing bumper cars at the amusement park. I mean bumping your own post back up to the top after everyone else has avoided answering your GQ. --- ## [Why is location so often left blank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-location-so-often-left-blank/102498)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Mahma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_Mahma)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2002, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-location-so-often-left-blank/102498 "2002-04-14T14:47:39Z")
As a newbie, I can’t help noticing that many people choose not to specify their location, and am wondering why this is so. --- ## [Test of the Code Buttons.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-of-the-code-buttons/103509)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2002, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-of-the-code-buttons/103509 "2002-04-14T02:07:10Z")
\[list=1\] \[li\]Test une\[/li\]\[li\]Test deux\[/li\]\[li\]Test troi\[/li\]\[/list=1\] Eight-Bit Dreams! Hm. perl -e \`1 while print "Hello, world! ";\` http://test.com/img.jpg \[EMAIL=derleth@hushmail.com\]Email the DerGuy I stil… --- ## [Really stupid question about banned posters....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-stupid-question-about-banned-posters/103458)
**Author:** [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2002, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-stupid-question-about-banned-posters/103458 "2002-04-13T18:59:28Z")
All right, I’m already 99% certain about the answer to this question. Nonetheless, I have to ask: do banned posters receive e-mail notification when somebody posts to a thread that they posted in? Please say no… --- ## [test, this is a test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-this-is-a-test/103302)
**Author:** [@Testy32](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Testy32)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2002, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-this-is-a-test/103302 "2002-04-13T18:54:36Z")
This is a test. --- ## [Replies time out, say bye bye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replies-time-out-say-bye-bye/103118)
**Author:** [@ageless6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ageless6)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2002, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replies-time-out-say-bye-bye/103118 "2002-04-13T15:35:08Z")
First of all, is the server still down for 1/2 hour or so in the A.M.? Used to be between 1:30 and 2:00 PST. I replied to a post of Eve’s in MPSIMS somewhere in there, hit submit, got a “too busy to use” sign and thinki… --- ## [My Sig (Testing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sig-testing/103426)
**Author:** [@Mad\_Matt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mad_Matt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2002, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sig-testing/103426 "2002-04-13T14:10:57Z")
This is a test of Various features when making a post. It should also show my new sig. --- ## [User-name problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-name-problem/100399)
**Author:** [@Parameter\_928\_178](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parameter_928_178)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2002, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/user-name-problem/100399 "2002-04-12T19:08:51Z")
For some reason my user-handle, which is Parameter Π², didn’t come out right when I first registered. Any suggestions or comments, anyone? --- ## [Why no 'Add to my Ignore List' button](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-add-to-my-ignore-list-button/103136)
**Author:** [@PhiloVance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhiloVance)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2002, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-add-to-my-ignore-list-button/103136 "2002-04-12T01:20:10Z")
When browsing the threads there is a buddy button to instantly add someone to your buddy list. This is a neat feature, but why is there no similar button to add such and such to your ignore list? Another question I have… --- ## [The use of non sequitors in the Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-use-of-non-sequitors-in-the-pit/102922)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2002, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-use-of-non-sequitors-in-the-pit/102922 "2002-04-11T23:35:05Z")
There seems to be a trend of late wherein posters (myself included) will post a non sequitor in response to the OP in the Pit. Do the Mods have a problem with this? I personally think it’s a helluva lot better than pos… --- ## [my need for straight answers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-need-for-straight-answers/102799)
**Author:** [@deeward](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deeward)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2002, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-need-for-straight-answers/102799 "2002-04-11T18:27:31Z")
Before I post one more post here I want anwers to the following:- These are simple questions, and if they seem too simple , I guess you’ve never been told that there is no such thing as a dumb question. First of all ,s… --- ## [Do I need to log out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-to-log-out/103039)
**Author:** [@Phobos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phobos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2002, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-to-log-out/103039 "2002-04-11T15:37:33Z")
Or is there an automatic log-out? (timed-out or whatever) If we need to log out, then can the “log out” link be placed on every page rather than just the “home” page? When things get slow, switching pages can take to… --- ## [Linking to specific posts in threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-specific-posts-in-threads/102949)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2002, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-to-specific-posts-in-threads/102949 "2002-04-11T15:34:38Z")
Recently, I wanted to do something that I’m SURE I’ve seen done before but now I can’t find where, or how they did it. That is, post with a URL that links straight to a particular post of interest in another SDMB thread… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=464) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=466)