# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=513 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 514 --- ## [The page won't load......but.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-page-wont-load-but/54881)
**Author:** [@Freedom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freedom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2001, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-page-wont-load-but/54881 "2001-02-18T23:41:24Z")
Ok. Maybe this belongs in GQ, but I’m going to try in here first. I use AOL as an ISP, but then I use IE 5.0 to surf the web. Often, I will not be able to load the SD. This morning(saturday) I had this same problem. I… --- ## [Not changing name.......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-changing-name/54800)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2001, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-changing-name/54800 "2001-02-18T18:05:13Z")
… but would like to use lower case. Do I have to re-register? Q --- ## [How about a "What If" board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-a-what-if-board/54711)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2001, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-a-what-if-board/54711 "2001-02-18T06:26:01Z")
I always enjoyed “What if” boards especially History “What ifs” Like what if Hitler hadn’t declared war on the US. How about getting another board like this --- ## [Test thread #2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-2/53985)
**Author:** [@KP235](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KP235)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2001, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-2/53985 "2001-02-17T22:03:04Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=59442 --- ## [Is it possible to ignore someone......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-ignore-someone/54532)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2001, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-ignore-someone/54532 "2001-02-17T20:59:21Z")
…on this message board. Maybe I am just being paranoid, but several times I have directed questions at a member during a thread and received no answer. I realize, that they might not know the answer or that they actually… --- ## [fRoM zErO threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-zero-threads/54768)
**Author:** [@Spritle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spritle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2001, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-zero-threads/54768 "2001-02-17T16:14:07Z")
Where are the fRoM zErO threads? I know that they were spam BIG time, and that one was locked forthwith (MPSIMS?) but the other one lived on (for a few hours at least) over in IMHO (IIRC). I knew it would be a matter of … --- ## [I have changed my name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-name/54731)
**Author:** [@mske](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mske)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2001, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-changed-my-name/54731 "2001-02-17T04:50:23Z")
Just like to pass on that have changed my handle from The Grim Reaper, to the more sedate mske. Now, everyone back to what you were doing… --- ## [Profiles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profiles/54808)
**Author:** [@Yankee\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankee_Blue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2001, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profiles/54808 "2001-02-17T02:15:43Z")
Sorry if this has been addressed but is there some change in the profiles page. Can we no longer alter our posted info? Am I doing something wrong (probably) in reguard to changes or is it just not possible anymore with … --- ## [Can two people use the same computer to post here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-two-people-use-the-same-computer-to-post-here/54664)
**Author:** [@Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Mockingbird)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2001, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-two-people-use-the-same-computer-to-post-here/54664 "2001-02-16T22:44:09Z")
I know I should spend more time trying to figure this out on my own and less time running my mouth in here, but is it possible for two people to use one computer to come in here? If so, how? Mr. Tequila loves this place,… --- ## [How Do You "Pre-Scroll" A Link?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pre-scroll-a-link/54269)
**Author:** [@King\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Rat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2001, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pre-scroll-a-link/54269 "2001-02-15T19:10:42Z")
Let’s say you want to link to a very lenghty page and the information you want people to see is half-way down. How do you make it so that when people click on the link, they go straight to your info instead of the top of… --- ## [Disappearing "Member" status](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearing-member-status/54158)
**Author:** [@don\_Jaime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_Jaime)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2001, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disappearing-member-status/54158 "2001-02-15T18:32:45Z")
I’m seeing a lot of posters in threads who have a blank space where the word “Member” would normally go. Why is this? An example is the original poster of this thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?… --- ## [Please forward to Lynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-forward-to-lynn/54444)
**Author:** [@JamesCarroll](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JamesCarroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2001, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-forward-to-lynn/54444 "2001-02-15T11:19:23Z")
If you could forward this to Lynn the Admin I would really appreciate it. Thanks. Lynn, This is referene to the “Legalize Drugs” thread in GD. First and foremost I wanna apologize for being out of line. I fully admit t… --- ## [How long to people stay "registered" if they don't post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-to-people-stay-registered-if-they-dont-post/54339)
**Author:** [@Rue\_DeDay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rue_DeDay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2001, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-to-people-stay-registered-if-they-dont-post/54339 "2001-02-15T11:09:22Z")
Not that it really matters, but my screen name was not my first choice.(waa for me) I wanted to be “DogBoy”, but it was taken. Then I thought “Ed Zotti (administrator)” would be cool. Also taken. Now I don’t begrudge … --- ## [gas prices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-prices/54547)
**Author:** [@bilho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bilho)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2001, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-prices/54547 "2001-02-15T11:04:57Z")
Why do the prices for gas always end in .9 cents? How come it’s not even pennies? --- ## [An intro of myself and a request for 411 on S.D.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-intro-of-myself-and-a-request-for-411-on-s-d/17285)
**Author:** [@Lazerus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lazerus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2001, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-intro-of-myself-and-a-request-for-411-on-s-d/17285 "2001-02-15T07:04:53Z")
Allright I’m here looking around 4 a while, pretty good discussions, pretty smart people, lots of different views. So I decided I would register and stay here for a while. But I got some questions… Where is “here” ??? W… --- ## [So how are you guys doing this anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-are-you-guys-doing-this-anyway/54006)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2001, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-are-you-guys-doing-this-anyway/54006 "2001-02-15T06:46:11Z")
For a guy who is as educated as myself, and on a computer at least 4 hours a day, I know surprisingly little about them. But hey, in 1980 computer courses were not mandatory for a college degree, and I’ve received very l… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/54335)
**Author:** [@aha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2001, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/54335 "2001-02-15T06:32:08Z")
test --- ## [why does this happen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-happen/54406)
**Author:** [@callie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/callie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2001, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-happen/54406 "2001-02-14T09:22:05Z")
i have it set up so that if i make a reply post – it will email me when someone else posts after me. if i go to the post through the email however, not only is my post not there but a new one isn’t either. why does that … --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/54418)
**Author:** [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2001, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/54418 "2001-02-14T04:11:10Z")
Just checking to see if I got the HTML coding right in my sig. --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/54387)
**Author:** [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2001, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/54387 "2001-02-14T00:12:23Z")
What’s life without a few of these Great stars, it works, by gum! --- ## [Test of smiley inserted for absolutely no clear reason in GD thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-of-smiley-inserted-for-absolutely-no-clear-reason-in-gd-thread/54082)
**Author:** [@Kyberneticist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyberneticist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2001, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-of-smiley-inserted-for-absolutely-no-clear-reason-in-gd-thread/54082 "2001-02-13T23:59:10Z")
\>) above is a cut n paste of two characters from a post I did (\) ended up looking like this \>;) testing. the two characters, in case this gets screwed up, are \> and ) don’t put them next to each other, since … --- ## [So-called 'Moved treads'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-called-moved-treads/54099)
**Author:** [@wolfstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfstu)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2001, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-called-moved-treads/54099 "2001-02-13T17:25:52Z")
Frequently I have encountered threads in some of the other forums, the last post of which were placed by a moderator, who indicates he is moving the thread to a different forum. Nonetheless, the tread remains in it’s ori… --- ## [Test post. Just ignore me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-just-ignore-me/54308)
**Author:** [@racerx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racerx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2001, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-just-ignore-me/54308 "2001-02-13T15:43:36Z")
I wanted to try This. --- ## [Hey, Tuba...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-tuba/52394)
**Author:** [@Spritle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spritle)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2001, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-tuba/52394 "2001-02-13T12:53:30Z")
Tuba,oh most humble of administrators, how often do you check your “aol” e-mail? Actually, that’s rhetorical. I don’t care how often you check it, I was just wondering if you got the e-mail I sent you. --- ## [vBulletin 2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vbulletin-2-0/54030)
**Author:** [@OneChance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneChance)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2001, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vbulletin-2-0/54030 "2001-02-13T08:28:32Z")
Any plans for installing vBulletin 2.0 when it’s released? I think the support for avatars and co-branding would add a new dimension to the SDMB. --- ## [MOVED - computer screen proportions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moved-computer-screen-proportions/54244)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2001, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moved-computer-screen-proportions/54244 "2001-02-13T02:18:54Z")
The thread «computer screen proportions», started by keith white, has been moved to the «General Questions» forum. moderator, «Straight Dope Message Board» --- ## [What does "OP" mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-op-mean/54215)
**Author:** [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2001, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-op-mean/54215 "2001-02-13T00:21:36Z")
I see it here and there, sprinkled in random posts. Context tells me nothing. Could someone clue me in? --- ## [Hi tokiwoki!! (test)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-tokiwoki-test/54183)
**Author:** [@cykrider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cykrider)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2001, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-tokiwoki-test/54183 "2001-02-12T19:01:45Z")
hello tokiwoki! Got it working? --- ## [Just testing folks...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing-folks/54135)
**Author:** [@Soda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2001, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing-folks/54135 "2001-02-12T16:22:56Z")
Does this work? --- ## [Post Referencing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-referencing/53999)
**Author:** [@Freedom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freedom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2001, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-referencing/53999 "2001-02-12T15:43:12Z")
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