# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=497 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 498 --- ## [changing ISPs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-isps/73916)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2001, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-isps/73916 "2001-07-28T00:52:21Z")
I’m changing from AOL to Bell South for Internet service. How do I change my registration so I don’t look like a sock puppet? --- ## [Indent, sans bullets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indent-sans-bullets/73715)
**Author:** [@cornflakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2001, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indent-sans-bullets/73715 "2001-07-27T15:23:49Z")
TubaDiva (or anyone else, for that matter), How can I inset a list without putting some sort of bullet at the start of each subsection? i.e., (list)(\*)one(\*)two(/list) returns\[ul\]\[li\]onetwo\[/ul\]\[/li\] (list=A)(\*)o… --- ## [Search problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-problem/73829)
**Author:** [@MrWhy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrWhy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2001, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-problem/73829 "2001-07-27T01:36:06Z")
Is there another problem with the search function? No matter what I search for I get “Please specify either some search words or a username to search by” as a response. Am I doing something wrong? --- ## [Moderator Moderate Moderation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-moderate-moderation/73519)
**Author:** [@Linear\_Crack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linear_Crack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2001, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moderator-moderate-moderation/73519 "2001-07-26T02:01:11Z")
No this isn’t a moderator slam post. \[sub\]so get your finger off that banned button and take a deep breath.\[/sub\] This is a curiosity post about the day in the life of a moderator here on SDMB. I couldn’t really determ… --- ## [resurrection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection/73626)
**Author:** [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2001, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection/73626 "2001-07-25T23:24:10Z")
I’ve noticd a few old threads been resurrected. Is this a good thing? Do the mods frown on it? Only if you have something Really important to contribute? --- ## [Administrators, look out for this site.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/administrators-look-out-for-this-site/73647)
**Author:** [@mblackwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mblackwell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2001, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/administrators-look-out-for-this-site/73647 "2001-07-25T13:41:51Z")
You might need to block the server at http://www.boardreader.com/ . Their system not only harvests boards’ members’ email addresses, it also downloads every single message from the forums it monitors, wasting bandwidth. … --- ## [copyright problems quoting Cecil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-problems-quoting-cecil/73525)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2001, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-problems-quoting-cecil/73525 "2001-07-25T12:45:56Z")
In this thread ( http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=78189 ) I wanted to quote a response to the OP that Cecil answered in one of his books, but is not in the archives. What would have been the ap… --- ## [Why so many newbies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-newbies/73355)
**Author:** [@Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ben)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2001, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-newbies/73355 "2001-07-25T04:09:18Z")
Is it just me, or are there a lot of newbies around lately? (For that matter, it seems like there’s a fair number of rude newbies.) What’s up with that? Was there an article on the Straight Dope in Newsweek or something? … --- ## [DooWahDiddy vs. The World, apparently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doowahdiddy-vs-the-world-apparently/73344)
**Author:** [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2001, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doowahdiddy-vs-the-world-apparently/73344 "2001-07-23T15:14:17Z")
First off, let me sincerely apologize to anyone I may have affected by posting my “Attn. SexyWriter” post in MPSIMS on 07/16. Secondly, let me state that I hope About This Message Board is the correct forum to post this … --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/73528)
**Author:** [@False\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/False_God)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2001, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/73528 "2001-07-23T11:51:22Z")
test --- ## [Smiley link test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smiley-link-test/73346)
**Author:** [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2001, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smiley-link-test/73346 "2001-07-23T07:44:12Z")
:slight\_smile: :frowning: :wally :confused: :smiley: :cool: :eek: :o ;j :mad: :rolleyes: :wink: Sorry if this has been done before; I didn’t really know how to do a search on it, and the smiley page didn’t say anything … --- ## [Mulitple Page Threads.......Sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mulitple-page-threads-sex/73375)
**Author:** [@Linear\_Crack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linear_Crack)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2001, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mulitple-page-threads-sex/73375 "2001-07-23T05:53:46Z")
What triggers a thread to go to a “next page”? Post Count?, Message size? It appears to be different in each case. I don’t need this information for my thesis, but it would sure help cure my intense and overwhelming c… --- ## [Why was Satan banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-satan-banned/73403)
**Author:** [@Pedro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pedro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2001, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-satan-banned/73403 "2001-07-22T23:03:31Z")
This is a bit crass but I’m curious as to how a member like Satan with 5000+ posts gets banned and I can’t find it using the search engine so could someone please give me a hand… And I say this because invariably I dig … --- ## [May I have your attention please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-your-attention-please/73429)
**Author:** [@Homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2001, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-your-attention-please/73429 "2001-07-22T22:39:12Z")
Will all pertinent and interested parties please refer to this thread here. Thank you. –Tim --- ## [Mystery character at the end of all my posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mystery-character-at-the-end-of-all-my-posts/72785)
**Author:** [@Mersavets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mersavets)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2001, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mystery-character-at-the-end-of-all-my-posts/72785 "2001-07-22T13:31:58Z")
Does anybody have any ideas about why I get an extra character at the end of all my posts? When I compose the post, all looks fine but after hitting the preview reply button, an extra letter or symbol will be added to bo… --- ## [How much strain does ''display new posts'' put on the server?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-strain-does-display-new-posts-put-on-the-server/73361)
**Author:** [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2001, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-strain-does-display-new-posts-put-on-the-server/73361 "2001-07-21T21:17:04Z")
Just out of curiosity. I like this feature, but don’t want to use it if it’s slowing down the boards. --- ## ["Quote" test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-test/73112)
**Author:** [@jab1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jab1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2001, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-test/73112 "2001-07-21T19:05:08Z")
The full title is “Quote” test. I’m gonna use Preview and see if I can restore the word “Quote” by simply re-writing it in the Subject line after I preview. Normally, if you use Preview, any “quoted” word or words in th… --- ## [Nothing But Net: Recordholder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nothing-but-net-recordholder/72639)
**Author:** [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2001, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nothing-but-net-recordholder/72639 "2001-07-21T01:47:27Z")
He managed to go from zero to banned in a mere ninety posts, or seven days. Bravo, NBN! Is he the record? --- ## [Oh Look! Another Test!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-look-another-test/72453)
**Author:** [@Aguecheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aguecheek)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2001, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-look-another-test/72453 "2001-07-20T21:41:07Z")
Well, I think it’s pretty well obvious, isn’t it? Long time listener, 1st time caller…and so on. --- ## [How many replies does it take before a stupid sing-along thread is illegal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-replies-does-it-take-before-a-stupid-sing-along-thread-is-illegal/72556)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2001, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-replies-does-it-take-before-a-stupid-sing-along-thread-is-illegal/72556 "2001-07-20T21:28:18Z")
Given that you’re not allowed to post the full lyrics to songs here and such… shouldn’t they be locked immediately. (please…) --- ## [Sigs and board speed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigs-and-board-speed/73172)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2001, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigs-and-board-speed/73172 "2001-07-20T18:40:57Z")
I tried a search, but I suck at it. I know there was an IMHO thread asking if it improved the board speed, would people be willing to give up the ‘signature’ function. My question, since I don’t really remember much of … --- ## [this that and the other test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-that-and-the-other-test/72982)
**Author:** [@Spyderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spyderman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2001, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-that-and-the-other-test/72982 "2001-07-19T18:01:35Z")
\[sub\]this\[/sub\]\[sup\]that\[/sup\]and the other --- ## [changing screen name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-screen-name/72581)
**Author:** [@Zap\_Rowsdower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zap_Rowsdower)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2001, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-screen-name/72581 "2001-07-18T02:55:50Z")
Are we able to change screen names? I read the faq and did not say anything about it, but I have seen a few posts where folks have. Also, where do I send a request for it. Thanks --- ## [One two three testing...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-two-three-testing/72614)
**Author:** [@bimbindy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bimbindy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2001, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-two-three-testing/72614 "2001-07-17T13:48:10Z")
Did this work? --- ## [A little sig test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-sig-test/72590)
**Author:** [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2001, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-sig-test/72590 "2001-07-17T06:06:19Z")
So here it is. --- ## [Am I the only one who clicks new thread, instead of reply?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-clicks-new-thread-instead-of-reply/72507)
**Author:** [@DMC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2001, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-clicks-new-thread-instead-of-reply/72507 "2001-07-16T08:52:49Z")
I don’t know if there was a change in the placement of those buttons at the bottom of a thread, or if I’m just having brain farts in my old age, but I click the new thread button about 50% of the time that I want to actu… --- ## [What is an 'obvious imposter'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-obvious-imposter/72392)
**Author:** [@N\_A\_M](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N_A_M)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2001, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-obvious-imposter/72392 "2001-07-16T08:27:24Z")
I noticed this when I took a dive in the search engine. Under some user’s name, there was the label ‘obvious imposter’, instead of ‘member’, ‘moderator’, etc… I gotta admit, I’m pretty curious about this. What, pray tell… --- ## [60 second Post Limit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60-second-post-limit/72283)
**Author:** [@JeffB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeffB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2001, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60-second-post-limit/72283 "2001-07-16T04:46:49Z")
I just got an error message saying that we are limited to making one post every 60 seconds. Is this new, or do I just not normally post that quickly? Just curious. I normally don’t mind waiting, but sometimes my brillian… --- ## [Whoa, I'm caught in a time warp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whoa-im-caught-in-a-time-warp/72073)
**Author:** [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2001, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whoa-im-caught-in-a-time-warp/72073 "2001-07-15T20:51:05Z")
going from the SDMB home page listing the forums, hit ‘view all new posts’ and I got a page of threads from January 16, 2001. very strange. talk about your glitches. whew! --- ## [Reply requested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reply-requested/72201)
**Author:** [@ageless6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ageless6)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2001, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reply-requested/72201 "2001-07-15T13:20:15Z")
Quickly, why isn’t there a REPLY button at the end of every post, as there is a QUOTE button? If you’re in the middle of a long thread, it’s a hassle to go all the way to the end of a page to reply. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=496) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=498)