# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=473 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 474 --- ## [Links on Straight Dope Homepage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-on-straight-dope-homepage/97603)
**Author:** [@JeffB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeffB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-on-straight-dope-homepage/97603 "2002-03-11T16:45:18Z")
First, let me say a big \*\*THANKS \*\* to the admins and techs who worked on getting this board back up and setting up the temporary board. Second, I just wanted to point out that the link to the SDMB on the Straight Dope … --- ## [They stole my old identity!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-stole-my-old-identity/97581)
**Author:** [@tetsusaru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tetsusaru)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-stole-my-old-identity/97581 "2002-03-11T15:08:22Z")
So now I have a new one. And I have risen from the ashes of my dead self and I have become stronger than before. Kneel before me! Kneel, I say! --- ## [Does "Report this post to a moderator" work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-report-this-post-to-a-moderator-work/97540)
**Author:** [@yojimbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yojimbo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-report-this-post-to-a-moderator-work/97540 "2002-03-11T14:54:11Z")
Just wondering as it seems pretty handy. If it does work who does it mail? A set group of people of the Mods/Admin for that forum only? Great to be back by the way :slight\_smile: --- ## [A small request](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-small-request/97428)
**Author:** [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-small-request/97428 "2002-03-11T13:39:02Z")
First off, I’d like to take my hat off to the mods, admins, and everyone else who helped to keep us together during the downtime. That said, I’d appreciate it very much if the symbol tags were made functional again. As… --- ## [Leave Tuba alone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-tuba-alone/97553)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leave-tuba-alone/97553 "2002-03-11T13:34:18Z")
If you have nothing nice to say about TubaDiva, then say nothing. If you must bitch about someone, then rather me than her. Most dopers aren’t used to this version of vB despite that many of us are familiar with it from … --- ## [Avatars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/97501)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatars/97501 "2002-03-11T12:58:48Z")
What’s this about avatars? Are the hoi polloi allowed to have one? --- ## [Buddy Lists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buddy-lists/97503)
**Author:** [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buddy-lists/97503 "2002-03-11T10:21:36Z")
I like the new Buddy Lists a lot and it’s good to be able to see whether your friends are online, but I could also see how they could be used for eeeeeeeeeeeevil… is there a way to see who has added you to their buddy li… --- ## [Who had the highest post count on the temporary board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-the-highest-post-count-on-the-temporary-board/97416)
**Author:** [@critter42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/critter42)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-had-the-highest-post-count-on-the-temporary-board/97416 "2002-03-11T10:15:55Z")
Just thought I’d ask so we can this forum rolling again :wink: critter42 --- ## [re:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re/97531)
**Author:** [@musicguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/musicguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re/97531 "2002-03-11T08:40:19Z")
Just checkin post counts --- ## [So About This Buddy Function...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-about-this-buddy-function/97526)
**Author:** [@Cyberhwk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyberhwk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-about-this-buddy-function/97526 "2002-03-11T07:04:11Z")
What does it DO? --- ## [How do I get my location to come up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-location-to-come-up/97525)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-location-to-come-up/97525 "2002-03-11T07:00:56Z")
The above question says it all. --- ## [Folks, can you hold off posting problems and complaints for a few days....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/folks-can-you-hold-off-posting-problems-and-complaints-for-a-few-days/97517)
**Author:** [@Redboss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redboss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/folks-can-you-hold-off-posting-problems-and-complaints-for-a-few-days/97517 "2002-03-11T06:13:29Z")
I’m never one to stifle dissent, or even just conversation, and I certainly ain’t got a formal role here, but to me it’s like being someone at a roadside incident who says “Stand back - give her air!” It’s clear that ev… --- ## [Moose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moose/97441)
**Author:** [@Yo\_La\_Tengo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yo_La_Tengo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moose/97441 "2002-03-11T04:36:58Z")
Crap crap crap crap crap crap crap. ::sigh:: Well, at least I’ll get to another “100th post” thread in my honor. --- ## [Need to shrink screen size](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-shrink-screen-size/97472)
**Author:** [@justwannano](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justwannano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-to-shrink-screen-size/97472 "2002-03-11T04:13:39Z")
The ??Task bar?? that includes (user cp)(register)(calendar)(members)(f.a.q.) (sea—are visible (rch) (home) are off screen. I need to use the bottom slide to see them. Minimize doesn’t do it. Is there a way for me to… --- ## [Did I remember my password?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-remember-my-password/97462)
**Author:** [@Miss\_Gretchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Gretchen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-remember-my-password/97462 "2002-03-11T04:09:46Z")
:confused: --- ## [Why can't I edit my profile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-edit-my-profile/97445)
**Author:** [@celestina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/celestina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-edit-my-profile/97445 "2002-03-11T03:33:25Z")
I went in to change my password and fiddled with some other stuff–I don’t recall exactly what–and now that I want to go back and fiddle around with some other stuff, it won’ t let me in. It says the administrators have … --- ## [Can't use user cp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-use-user-cp/97447)
**Author:** [@mblackwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mblackwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-use-user-cp/97447 "2002-03-11T03:18:37Z")
I cant get into “edit options” or “edit profile” in my CP. I wanted to change my settings to use cookies, because I dont like that “s=…” . Its not really important, no rush. It says I am logged in as me, but that I d… --- ## [So, what are all the upgrades?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-all-the-upgrades/97455)
**Author:** [@bare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bare)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2002, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-all-the-upgrades/97455 "2002-03-11T03:13:06Z")
First of course, my sincere thanks to all for all the work you’ve done to allow me to satisfy my curiosity and help me fight my ignorance. Do we have a new or upgraded server? Give us all the gory details Jerry, please. … --- ## [Couldn't find something on search](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couldnt-find-something-on-search/97397)
**Author:** [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2001, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couldnt-find-something-on-search/97397 "2001-12-07T06:54:43Z")
HI! I was looking for that great classic thread about Halfsie, who had an odd habit of spinning around in circles like Curley. Or somthing like that. I wanted to find it to get the words right, but couldn’t. Can anyone f… --- ## [Who are Manhattan's Top Ten Posters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-manhattans-top-ten-posters/97396)
**Author:** [@The\_Bad\_Astronomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bad_Astronomer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2001, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-manhattans-top-ten-posters/97396 "2001-12-07T06:13:18Z")
Well, nuts. This thread was closed before I could ask: Who are Manhattan’s top ten posters, and where is this list? I’m curious now. --- ## [Shamlessly plugging my book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shamlessly-plugging-my-book/97135)
**Author:** [@The\_Bad\_Astronomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bad_Astronomer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2001, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shamlessly-plugging-my-book/97135 "2001-12-07T04:24:17Z")
Oh Great PTB: In March or April of next year, my book titled “Bad Astronomy” comes out. As you may or may not know, I am a longtime and loyal Doper, having posted helpful and humble (heh) astronomy advice many times. Wh… --- ## [Where can we review the board rules?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-we-review-the-board-rules/97327)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2001, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-we-review-the-board-rules/97327 "2001-12-07T03:09:42Z")
You know, the rules that we skim lightly over when we join, and hear so much about in Pit threads about bannings and closings? Occasionally it happens that I’d like to post something but am not sure it’s OK to do so. --- ## [Our newest moderator.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-newest-moderator/97078)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2001, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-newest-moderator/97078 "2001-12-06T21:48:53Z")
We’ve added MEBuckner to our staff today. He’ll be working in Great Debates with David and Gaudere and we’re happy to have him. I’m sure you’ll all congratulate and commiserate with him as only our Teeming Millions can… --- ## [Question for Moderators/Knowledgable Dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-moderators-knowledgable-dopers/97170)
**Author:** [@Searching\_For\_Truth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Searching_For_Truth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2001, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-moderators-knowledgable-dopers/97170 "2001-12-06T17:58:46Z")
I often check the “Email Notification” box to ensure I’ll check back later and read the rest of the replies to a post. What if I change my mind or get sick of the emails piling up in my inbox? Can I stop recieving emails… --- ## [Editing Posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/editing-posts/97226)
**Author:** [@David\_Simmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_Simmons)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2001, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/editing-posts/97226 "2001-12-06T15:59:17Z")
Why can’t I edit my own posts? --- ## [sig testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-testing/96839)
**Author:** [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2001, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-testing/96839 "2001-12-06T15:35:34Z")
Okay. --- ## [Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3 (Don't read this, move on)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing-1-2-3-dont-read-this-move-on/97009)
**Author:** [@Anahita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anahita)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2001, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-testing-1-2-3-dont-read-this-move-on/97009 "2001-12-06T04:45:37Z")
Hello there, sir \[ul\] \[li\]First of all…\[/li\]\[li\]second of all…\[/li\]\[/ul\] --- ## [Changing type faces: how does the use of brackets affect this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-type-faces-how-does-the-use-of-brackets-affect-this/94108)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2001, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-type-faces-how-does-the-use-of-brackets-affect-this/94108 "2001-12-06T03:58:17Z")
I’ve noted sometimes when I try to indicate italic/ boldface with the wrong symbol–{} instead of , for example, I may get a different typeface on the screen or printed page; or it may occur if I don’t properly match up o… --- ## [Who is the poster with the greatest post count?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-poster-with-the-greatest-post-count/96393)
**Author:** [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2001, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-poster-with-the-greatest-post-count/96393 "2001-12-06T02:15:00Z")
I saw one in the 11,000’s. Just wondering if someone knew a way to find out exactly who is the one. --- ## [How do mods move threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-mods-move-threads/96663)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2001, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-mods-move-threads/96663 "2001-12-06T01:43:02Z")
Does the moderator that the thread is in move it out, or does the moderator that the thread is moved to move it in? WHat if the other guy doesn’t want it and moves it back? Is there some heavenly email stuff that goes … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=472) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=474)