# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=467 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 468 --- ## [Generic bullet points](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generic-bullet-points/101389)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2002, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generic-bullet-points/101389 "2002-04-04T18:18:26Z")
On the old board, \[li\] used to be converted to a plain bullet (inside a \[list /list\] pair they could be rendered as numbers or letters, but on their own, they used to make a bullet).\[/li\] Was this a standard feature or … --- ## [Mods and Ignore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-and-ignore/101725)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2002, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mods-and-ignore/101725 "2002-04-04T16:06:35Z")
In one thread in The Pit, a newly-registered user stated that they’d registered just to put a moderator on “ignore.” Now, that doesn’t strike me as the most intelligent thing to do; however, it does raise an interesting… --- ## [Can I host SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-host-sdmb/101453)
**Author:** [@PaulYeah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PaulYeah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2002, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-host-sdmb/101453 "2002-04-04T10:46:44Z")
I’d like to get in touch with someone at the Chicago Reader about hosting the Straight Dope Message Board. I think we could come to an agreement that would massively improve performance of the board (which would look go… --- ## [Board Oddities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-oddities/101349)
**Author:** [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2002, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/board-oddities/101349 "2002-04-04T10:44:46Z")
Recently, more often than not, whenever I go to the board, it doesn’t recognize the cookies I put in. So I have to login again, but whenever I leave the board and return, I have to login once more. It used to be that I s… --- ## [sig test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/101623)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2002, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/101623 "2002-04-04T02:14:52Z")
Nothing to see here. Move along. --- ## [Test post.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/100508)
**Author:** [@Iyamity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iyamity)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2002, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/100508 "2002-04-03T19:38:02Z")
Just testing.:smiley: --- ## [Should the 'search function' be restricted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-search-function-be-restricted/101534)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2002, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-search-function-be-restricted/101534 "2002-04-03T15:59:30Z")
In this thread, Arnold W explained how “searches” can really slow down the workings of the entire Board, even to the point of locking it. I, for one, would be willing to forfeit my chance to conduct searches, and certai… --- ## [What does YMMV stand for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-ymmv-stand-for/101409)
**Author:** [@shimmery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shimmery)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2002, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-ymmv-stand-for/101409 "2002-04-03T03:30:28Z")
In all my (almost) two years on the board, I have never been able to figure out what YMMV stands for. I figured out all those other pesky abbreviations - even the suspicious-looking IANAL, but YMMV continues to elude m… --- ## [posting local info](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-local-info/101470)
**Author:** [@NevarMore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NevarMore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2002, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-local-info/101470 "2002-04-02T21:54:32Z")
Where should I post looking for Dopers in my area to meet up with? IMHO or MPSIMS? Or there a thread/forum/site that already might have this? --- ## [Bumping one's own threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumping-ones-own-threads/101395)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2002, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumping-ones-own-threads/101395 "2002-04-02T19:20:08Z")
I’m not sure about whether it’s ever OK to bump one’s own thread. Sometimes I post a very obscure topic in GQ or IMHO, but because hardly anyone can offer answers or comments, it sinks like a stone. Yet I’m sure that … --- ## [Can I find out if I'm on anyone's ignore list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-find-out-if-im-on-anyones-ignore-list/101119)
**Author:** [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2002, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-find-out-if-im-on-anyones-ignore-list/101119 "2002-04-01T21:08:06Z")
I’m not asking to find out who might have put me on an ignore list. I’m asking: Is there a way to find out if someone finds my posts that irritating? If so, can you tell me how many? –Nott --- ## [Typing in superscript/subscript..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typing-in-superscript-subscript/100879)
**Author:** [@MarkyDeSade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MarkyDeSade)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2002, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/typing-in-superscript-subscript/100879 "2002-04-01T19:18:34Z")
How do I do it? I’ve read the FAQ, and the VBhelp, but don’t know how to do it… Could somebody point me in the right direction (or just tell me)? All I want to do is write E=mc^2!! oh, and know how to do it in the fu… --- ## [The horse is out of the barn, but ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-horse-is-out-of-the-barn-but/100435)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2002, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-horse-is-out-of-the-barn-but/100435 "2002-04-01T15:28:04Z")
On page 2 of this thread, astorian committed a significant breach of courtesy by posting what I have to assume was meant to be posted to another thread. I would never suggest that another poster’s post be deleted, but … --- ## [Is it safe yet? (password/email change)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-yet-password-email-change/99735)
**Author:** [@pezpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pezpunk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2002, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-yet-password-email-change/99735 "2002-04-01T10:54:44Z")
Is it safe yet to change our email and passwords? I saw a post saying not to but nothing saying the situation had cleared up. --- ## [I'm new here is this ok](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new-here-is-this-ok/99798)
**Author:** [@Cheswolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheswolf)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2002, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new-here-is-this-ok/99798 "2002-03-31T22:48:25Z")
Howdy and hello Just wondering if my location is all right set at B.F.E. if on the regular boards when people ask I put B.F.E. = nowhere? I just didn’t want to get in trouble so i thought I would ask first Thanks … --- ## [Assorted board quirks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assorted-board-quirks/101051)
**Author:** [@femtosecond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femtosecond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2002, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assorted-board-quirks/101051 "2002-03-31T21:41:54Z")
In the Another question for the owners/adminstrators of this board: Replacement Cecil thread: Where did my post go? Post time was 03-30-2002 01:27 PM GMT, if it helps. It was there, now it’s gone. And merrily’s running… --- ## [Questions About Illegal Drugs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-illegal-drugs/101053)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2002, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-illegal-drugs/101053 "2002-03-31T14:06:49Z")
It continues to amaze me how many questions of this nature are asked, and I have to ask myself if people think that because of the title of this MB these types of questions should be asked here. I realize it isn’t up to… --- ## [Alt tag for smilies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alt-tag-for-smilies/100549)
**Author:** [@Sparklo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparklo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2002, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alt-tag-for-smilies/100549 "2002-03-31T04:17:00Z")
I use Lynx for reading the message board sometimes. With the old software, it automatically inserted “alt” text in the image tags for the smilies, so I could tell when posts used a smiley (fairly important for picking u… --- ## [Is there anything Up with the Default Thread View?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-up-with-the-default-thread-view/100742)
**Author:** [@zut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2002, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-up-with-the-default-thread-view/100742 "2002-03-31T04:15:40Z")
I didn’t entitle this “What’s Up with the Default Thread View?” because I don’t know if there’s anything Up, or not. I’ve got my Control Panel set to show the forum default number of threads. Sometimes, when I browse t… --- ## [Suggestion: change sticky thread FAQ title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-change-sticky-thread-faq-title/100472)
**Author:** [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2002, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-change-sticky-thread-faq-title/100472 "2002-03-31T04:05:41Z")
As I mentioned in a Pit thread about the screaming face link, I think that the sticky thread that says “FAQ: Please read this before posting a question” should be changed to something more inclusive. I interpreted it as… --- ## [The name game (or does size really matter?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-game-or-does-size-really-matter/100461)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2002, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-game-or-does-size-really-matter/100461 "2002-03-30T04:10:42Z")
Why does anyone need a name that takes up the maximum number of characters? Why does the SDMB allow the maximum number of characters to be so large it interfers with the boxes in the thread? Why do birds suddenly appea… --- ## ["You are not logged in" and what happened to my "reply"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-not-logged-in-and-what-happened-to-my-reply/100723)
**Author:** [@deeward](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deeward)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2002, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-not-logged-in-and-what-happened-to-my-reply/100723 "2002-03-30T02:45:45Z")
Maybe I should understand this, but I don’t. Why dies a box pop up saying "you are not logged in " everytime I try to post a message? How many times do I have to “log in”? It’s like having to register again and again. T… --- ## [Strange board message/double post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-board-message-double-post/100823)
**Author:** [@coosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coosa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2002, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-board-message-double-post/100823 "2002-03-29T22:54:43Z")
I just unintentionally double-posted over in CCC because of a rather strange response I received from the board. It’s been extremely slow all afternoon and I had already received several ‘problem with database’ messages… --- ## [Testing, testing...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/97425)
**Author:** [@vix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vix)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2002, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing/97425 "2002-03-29T20:32:46Z")
Feelin’ testy --- ## [Is it o.k. to ask about this board here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-o-k-to-ask-about-this-board-here/100537)
**Author:** [@deeward](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deeward)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2002, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-o-k-to-ask-about-this-board-here/100537 "2002-03-29T19:29:53Z")
Maybe I should say “Don’t answer that”. I am a newcomer here and you can just call me Dee. I was very happy to have discoverd this board , but it sure lacks “togetherness”, if I may use that term. Everything seems so … --- ## [Suggestion for a new smilie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-for-a-new-smilie/100375)
**Author:** [@SuaSponte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuaSponte)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2002, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-for-a-new-smilie/100375 "2002-03-29T13:11:38Z")
We need a duck and run smilie. Perhaps a happy face with two running legs, or a happy face with “movement” lines to the side? Sua --- ## [Please explain to me again why we can't just all chip in for a new server](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-to-me-again-why-we-cant-just-all-chip-in-for-a-new-server/99491)
**Author:** [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2002, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-to-me-again-why-we-cant-just-all-chip-in-for-a-new-server/99491 "2002-03-29T07:12:36Z")
It hurts me to try to post during U.S. business hours, listening to the hamster’s agonized breathing, knowing that he’s heading straight for an aneurysm or a coronary or something… The Better Half wishes to point out, i… --- ## [Post Count Oddities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-oddities/100474)
**Author:** [@wolfstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfstu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2002, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-count-oddities/100474 "2002-03-29T05:55:21Z")
Looking around the board lately, I’ve seen some anomalies in the post counts: In Test Post (ATMB) I saw this: kaylasdad99 Member Registered: Sep 1999 Location: Anaheim, CA, Posts: 92801 Posts: 852 And in It seem… --- ## [Can any of the "old-timers" tell me what is generally accepted board etiquette?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-any-of-the-old-timers-tell-me-what-is-generally-accepted-board-etiquette/99474)
**Author:** [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2002, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-any-of-the-old-timers-tell-me-what-is-generally-accepted-board-etiquette/99474 "2002-03-29T02:45:59Z")
I have decided to take the advice Ferrous gave me in this thread and ask for help on general board etiquette. I’m slowly getting the hang of it, I think, but would appreciate any help that comes my way! Thanks! --- ## [why is my number of posts not increasing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-number-of-posts-not-increasing/99985)
**Author:** [@scm1001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scm1001)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2002, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-number-of-posts-not-increasing/99985 "2002-03-29T01:22:49Z")
I have been stuck on 58 for almost a month, despite making lots of posts. Is this a common problem? I feel cheated!!! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=466) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=468)