# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=493 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 494 --- ## [Old threads - Part 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-threads-part-2/77314)
**Author:** [@warmgun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/warmgun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2001, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-threads-part-2/77314 "2001-08-21T17:34:28Z")
I ran across this thread and I have a question. Lynn (and Bibliophage), does this protocal still hold true? I am an intermittant poster (and lurker) and, not having seen this post until now, have seen a lot of, “Bump” … --- ## [Update of Searching Prob](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-of-searching-prob/77363)
**Author:** [@Eyke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2001, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-of-searching-prob/77363 "2001-08-21T16:56:49Z")
There must’ve been some weird alignment of the planets yesterday. Just for S&G, I clicked search and voila, Opera displayed the search page and it worked! :confused: If something was tweaked, thanks! If it were the plan… --- ## [How long does it take to be banned for being a twit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-to-be-banned-for-being-a-twit/77353)
**Author:** [@Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2001, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-to-be-banned-for-being-a-twit/77353 "2001-08-21T15:51:55Z")
I’m referring specifically to \[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=82937"\]\]( \[url) this guy, who in less than 10 posts seems to have earned the epithet. --- ## [Testing...1-2-3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/76930)
**Author:** [@Xan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2001, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-1-2-3/76930 "2001-08-21T10:05:53Z")
just a test to see something on my signiture --- ## [WHOA! I've got dissapearing posts. . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whoa-ive-got-dissapearing-posts/76991)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2001, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whoa-ive-got-dissapearing-posts/76991 "2001-08-20T17:43:04Z")
In this thread, I responded to the OP that a \*.psd file is a Photoshop file. I offered him some help in changing it over to a bitmap file. No big deal. My issue is, my post was immediately following the OP. So where is … --- ## [i have a problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-problem/77108)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2001, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-problem/77108 "2001-08-20T16:58:16Z")
ok i possibly signed up up to 3 accounts becuase i never officialy came in the cut and paste address ya needed to confirm your signup never worked for me for some reason but i tried to change my e-mail address from t… --- ## [Moderaters and Administrators](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderaters-and-administrators/76915)
**Author:** [@barbitu8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/barbitu8)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2001, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderaters-and-administrators/76915 "2001-08-20T10:27:36Z")
I have had a question (or two) since I started logging on to this MB, but was afraid to ask as it would reveal my stupidity. :0 Moderators and adminstrators. Moderators (or is that moderaters?) apparently work out of th… --- ## [Phlips "How the heck do you do that" thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phlips-how-the-heck-do-you-do-that-thread/76858)
**Author:** [@Phlip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlip)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2001, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phlips-how-the-heck-do-you-do-that-thread/76858 "2001-08-20T02:23:22Z")
Ok, I have a few easy to answer questions for the veteran dopers. How do you create a link in your thread that looks like “Link” instead of “http://www.link.com/655.html” ? Why did I create an entire thread for thi… --- ## [I haven't followed the hack/crack stuff too closely,but I think I know how it happens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-havent-followed-the-hack-crack-stuff-too-closely-but-i-think-i-know-how-it-happens/76856)
**Author:** [@simulpost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simulpost)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2001, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-havent-followed-the-hack-crack-stuff-too-closely-but-i-think-i-know-how-it-happens/76856 "2001-08-19T19:33:44Z")
Since the search is changed it’s not worth looking things up, but if someone has a link to the initial hack/crack thread I’d appreciate it. Anyway, I gather that someone got “super powers”. The same thing happened to m… --- ## [Just got a bizarre email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-bizarre-email/76851)
**Author:** [@Running\_with\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Running_with_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2001, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-bizarre-email/76851 "2001-08-19T12:03:41Z")
Here’s the entire message (I’ve censored email addresses of board members): The cc: line actually had a lot more addresses, but I deleted the names I didn’t recognize; also I’ve changed the email addresses (which looke… --- ## [Cecil on Usenet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecil-on-usenet/77001)
**Author:** [@RM\_Mentock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RM_Mentock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2001, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cecil-on-usenet/77001 "2001-08-19T11:18:40Z")
A Cecil Adams presence has been maintained on usenet in a couple froups, alt.fan.cecil-adams (FAQ), and misc.facts.straight-dope. --- ## [Where should one post questions about really trivial subjects?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-one-post-questions-about-really-trivial-subjects/76515)
**Author:** [@Hazel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2001, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-one-post-questions-about-really-trivial-subjects/76515 "2001-08-19T00:25:05Z")
If I have a question about something really mundane and pointless, or childish and trivial, should I post it in General Questions with all the mature, important quiries about melting ice caps, mail order brides, and the … --- ## [Size of each file?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/size-of-each-file/76670)
**Author:** [@The\_Bad\_Astronomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bad_Astronomer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2001, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/size-of-each-file/76670 "2001-08-18T22:14:20Z")
TPTB: I am considering using this BB software on my own humble site. However, disk space is an issue. How much space does each post occupy? Perhaps it would be easier to state it in units of thread; how many kb is an av… --- ## [Quotation marks in thread titles--why omitted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotation-marks-in-thread-titles-why-omitted/76091)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2001, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotation-marks-in-thread-titles-why-omitted/76091 "2001-08-18T21:15:53Z")
I have attempted numerous times to post threads, in various forums, with a few words enclosed in quotation marks. But when the thread is posted, not only do the quotation marks not appear, whatever text I put between the… --- ## [Spoiler Warning!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiler-warning/76364)
**Author:** [@sewalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sewalk)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2001, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiler-warning/76364 "2001-08-18T12:58:38Z")
This thread got me thinking. What is the SDMB statute of limitations on spoiler warnings? Will someone get mad if I say that “Rosebud” was the sled? That Dorothy makes it back to Kansas? I can understand such warnings ab… --- ## [Maintain signatures through preview?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maintain-signatures-through-preview/76848)
**Author:** [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2001, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maintain-signatures-through-preview/76848 "2001-08-18T04:32:40Z")
I’ve noticed that if I click the box that says “use signature” and then hit preview, the box goes back to being unclicked. Is it possible to change this, or should I just wait until I’m ready to submit before I go to tur… --- ## [Does anyone else see this - or am I just nuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-see-this-or-am-i-just-nuts/76829)
**Author:** [@Tommy\_the\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tommy_the_Cat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2001, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-see-this-or-am-i-just-nuts/76829 "2001-08-18T02:17:09Z")
OK, in this thread, there’s something screwy going on. The fourth post in the thread, by kairu, is entirely in the left pane, under his user name. What’s up? I haven’t started drinking yet. OK, in previewing my post, t… --- ## [Testing...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/76777)
**Author:** [@Kbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kbean)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2001, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/76777 "2001-08-17T23:08:14Z")
test --- ## [Why wasn't I e-mailed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-i-e-mailed/75905)
**Author:** [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2001, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-i-e-mailed/75905 "2001-08-17T19:06:17Z")
The last time the board was hacked, in early 2000 (?), I got an e-mail warning me to change my e-mail. Since I was on haitus from the SDMB at the time (damn real life), I don’t know how long after the fact it was sent o… --- ## [Somebody changed my post.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-changed-my-post/76206)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2001, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-changed-my-post/76206 "2001-08-17T15:15:08Z")
My last post was slightly changed after I entered yesterday: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=81751 The deepest cave in the world was in Salzburg, Austria. It’s name is “Lamprechtsofen-Vogel… --- ## [Banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned/75883)
**Author:** [@warmgun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/warmgun)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2001, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned/75883 "2001-08-17T11:50:51Z")
I noticed that under 'Its all about cellophane’s name in the ‘How many squirrels/horse’ thread (GQ) it says banned. If banned, how do they post? Banned how? --- ## [test don't open](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-dont-open/74642)
**Author:** [@aah1973](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aah1973)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2001, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-dont-open/74642 "2001-08-17T02:42:28Z")
test --- ## [I still can't search?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-still-cant-search/76594)
**Author:** [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2001, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-still-cant-search/76594 "2001-08-16T18:26:23Z")
I tried to do a search again this morning, on my own user name, and got nothing. I know there are matches, because I posted quite a bit yesterday. Any info? Thanks! --- ## [Odd Glitch with Empty OPs with 0 Replies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-glitch-with-empty-ops-with-0-replies/76238)
**Author:** [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2001, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-glitch-with-empty-ops-with-0-replies/76238 "2001-08-16T16:52:33Z")
I’m seeing this fairly consistently and wanted to report it, and see if others are seeing it. I’m consistently seeing an empty Original Post if that post is the first one in the forum listings and it has no replies. Onc… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/76577)
**Author:** [@Robb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2001, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/76577 "2001-08-16T16:45:02Z")
here --- ## [Thanks for correcting the performance problems.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-for-correcting-the-performance-problems/76574)
**Author:** [@evilhanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/evilhanz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2001, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-for-correcting-the-performance-problems/76574 "2001-08-16T16:42:48Z")
I’m sure it’s been mentioned before, but I just wanted to say thanks to those who took the time to correct SDMB’s performance problems. Reading (and posting) to the boards is no longer the painful process it once was. (u… --- ## [log in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/log-in/76488)
**Author:** [@Miss\_Creant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Creant)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2001, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/log-in/76488 "2001-08-16T15:26:16Z")
Despite my name I was a good girl, I remembered my password, but I can’t log-in. What’s up? --- ## [denial of service attack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denial-of-service-attack/75859)
**Author:** [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2001, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denial-of-service-attack/75859 "2001-08-16T14:15:59Z")
I don’t know if that’s the right phrase, but here’s what happened. At about 6:20 PM Chicago time, I turned on my computer, then stepped away from it as it was booting. When I got back, I saw ZoneAlarm had logged more th… --- ## [the little blue arrows pointing down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-little-blue-arrows-pointing-down/76310)
**Author:** [@Evno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2001, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-little-blue-arrows-pointing-down/76310 "2001-08-15T21:39:16Z")
so, do these mean there’s a new posting in that thread that I haven’t read yet? --- ## [Two More Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-more-questions/76435)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2001, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-more-questions/76435 "2001-08-15T21:30:35Z")
How can I use subscripts and/ or different font sizes in my posts? The VB code explanation ip top doesn’t help. Is there any way to keep from being e-mailed AFTER I have posted? i.e. If I get sick of a thread and do… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=492) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=494)