# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=521 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 522 --- ## [Testing out the new name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-out-the-new-name/46777)
**Author:** [@Wicked\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wicked_Blue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2000, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-out-the-new-name/46777 "2000-12-22T00:47:54Z")
I’ll test my new sig too… --- ## [Sig test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/46685)
**Author:** [@JeffB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeffB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2000, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/46685 "2000-12-21T14:13:03Z")
Testing a signature. --- ## [The Blue Man Group -- Cool! (almost...)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blue-man-group-cool-almost/46058)
**Author:** [@mouthbreather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mouthbreather)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2000, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blue-man-group-cool-almost/46058 "2000-12-21T08:47:24Z")
I see that the BMG now have a banner on the SDMB. Cool. Like a good little doper, I clicked on it. But it takes me to the Altoids site. huh? --- ## [A better search engine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-better-search-engine/46365)
**Author:** [@handy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2000, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-better-search-engine/46365 "2000-12-21T08:04:07Z")
How about this idea. Visit http://www.google.com/, select to ADD YOUR URL, input: boards.straightdope.com Back to the main page, select, add FREE a http://www.google.com search box to your web site. Presto! Major fast… --- ## [testing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/46303)
**Author:** [@2nd\_Law](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2nd_Law)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2000, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing/46303 "2000-12-21T07:29:50Z")
just a test for my own edification. --- ## [Editing in "preview".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/editing-in-preview/46605)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2000, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/editing-in-preview/46605 "2000-12-21T01:08:46Z")
When I submit a post, it goes to preview. Can’t I go from there back to my post to correct errors? When I hit “back”, it re-submits. What am I doing wrong? Peace, mangeorge --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/46624)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2000, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/46624 "2000-12-21T01:06:36Z")
Yadda, yadda, yadda. Hmmm, there’s a "preview reply button down there! Wonder what it’s for? tick tock… Now I see. --- ## [Is Uncle Beer a Number?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-uncle-beer-a-number/46424)
**Author:** [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2000, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-uncle-beer-a-number/46424 "2000-12-21T00:37:32Z")
A relatively minor thing, and possibly browser-related rather than a board glitch, but about 1/3 of the time when I switch to the “index” page listing the eight forums with no. posts, no. threads, contents summary, and m… --- ## [Beep beep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beep-beep/46604)
**Author:** [@Welfy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Welfy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2000, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beep-beep/46604 "2000-12-21T00:33:55Z")
Testing sig. Don’t mind me. --- ## [Admins? Mods? I'm confused!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-mods-im-confused/46510)
**Author:** [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2000, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-mods-im-confused/46510 "2000-12-20T20:44:53Z")
I was in MPSIMS, and saw this thread… I started reading it, and I suddenly had a deja-vu moment! Seemed like I had read this before!! I looked closer, and noticed that all but the last post were dated months ago! Obviou… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/46547)
**Author:** [@cerebrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cerebrum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2000, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/46547 "2000-12-20T18:01:15Z")
This is only a test. I repeat, This is only a test;) --- ## [Where can "ask the..." threads go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-ask-the-threads-go/46345)
**Author:** [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2000, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-ask-the-threads-go/46345 "2000-12-20T16:49:23Z")
We all know that Esprix’ three “Ask the Gay Guy!” threads were in GD. Recently, two “Ask the…” (well, not necessarily called that, but in the same vein) appeared in GQ. Manhattan noted that he’d allow these two threads t… --- ## [test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/45343)
**Author:** [@thesickpig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thesickpig)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2000, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/45343 "2000-12-20T05:09:08Z")
test post :smiley: --- ## [What's going on in Comments on Cecil's Columns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-in-comments-on-cecils-columns/46446)
**Author:** [@Bottle\_of\_Smoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bottle_of_Smoke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2000, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-in-comments-on-cecils-columns/46446 "2000-12-20T02:06:31Z")
I just stopped by the Comments on Cecil’s Columns forum and noticed on page one a whole slew of threads that haven’t been posted to in over a year and a half. How do these relics (I say “relic” with all due respect, as s… --- ## [Where did my sig line go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-my-sig-line-go/46136)
**Author:** [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2000, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-my-sig-line-go/46136 "2000-12-20T01:38:15Z")
I changed it, and I clicked on “show signature,” but it doesn’t appear. It shows up when I preview, but it doesn’t appear in the thread. --- ## [Another troll question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-troll-question/45269)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2000, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-troll-question/45269 "2000-12-20T01:27:18Z")
Is it me, or has there beem a huge influx lately? If yes, has the board been written up any place. I did see that The National Review (I think) did mention The Straight Dope. But I think that would only send a wave of op… --- ## [just saying hi.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-saying-hi/46431)
**Author:** [@beeblbrox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beeblbrox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2000, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-saying-hi/46431 "2000-12-20T01:19:10Z")
hi everyone. I am new and just wanted to say hi. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Spell check on SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spell-check-on-sdmb/46196)
**Author:** [@Soup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2000, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spell-check-on-sdmb/46196 "2000-12-19T00:55:19Z")
Sorry if this has been asked already: Is there any chance of getting a spell check added to the SDMB? Or is there one that I’m not noticing? Just today, I’ve once again previewed a post, submitted it, and THEN saw the s… --- ## [Test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/46029)
**Author:** [@Wozzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wozzo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2000, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/46029 "2000-12-19T00:50:54Z")
Test post. Any response, post-test? --- ## [Last Thread - Next Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-thread-next-thread/46219)
**Author:** [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2000, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-thread-next-thread/46219 "2000-12-18T22:03:52Z")
When I load a thread, I am not getting the “\< Last Thread” and “Next Thread \>” links at the top and bottom of the page. Is this happening to anyone else? It’s happening both in IMHO and ATMB (Haven’t tried any of the ot… --- ## [HELP! Where are the People Pages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-where-are-the-people-pages/46074)
**Author:** [@The\_Equalizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Equalizer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2000, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-where-are-the-people-pages/46074 "2000-12-18T16:00:55Z")
Where can I find peoples pics . . . I’ve been visiting and reading for a while now and was just interested in knowing where I could find pics of some people on SD . . . Just Curious . . . any help would be appreciated. … --- ## [How do I do this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-do-this/45909)
**Author:** [@galen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2000, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-do-this/45909 "2000-12-18T10:22:06Z")
How do I rename a link to insert into the body of a post. Often I see a post with text something like, "to see this go ‘here’ ". --- ## [11 Topics to my name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/11-topics-to-my-name/46082)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2000, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/11-topics-to-my-name/46082 "2000-12-18T02:32:57Z")
Okay, I ran a search on my name and only got ‘Topics 1-11 of 11’. I know I’ve posted more than 11 times. Heck, I’ve created more than 11 threads! Have the posts here been pruned to that extent? This is excessively odd, e… --- ## [How does one get to be a guest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-to-be-a-guest/45989)
**Author:** [@mongrel\_8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mongrel_8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2000, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-to-be-a-guest/45989 "2000-12-17T19:54:25Z")
I have noticed that in some threads people answer questions as a guest (usually this is older threads). How does one get to be a guest? --- ## [Timewarp?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timewarp/45953)
**Author:** [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2000, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timewarp/45953 "2000-12-17T03:54:40Z")
On the Straight Dope main page, the ‘Today’s Column’ is the one on Ganzfeld experiment, rather than the one on Caterpillar sex… Have I fallen into a time warp? --- ## [A Weird Earl nomination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-weird-earl-nomination/45913)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2000, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-weird-earl-nomination/45913 "2000-12-17T03:52:37Z")
Well, not really weird, but very cute and just right for this festivus season: http://mel.benjerry.com/festivus/gman.html --- ## [Search Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-engine/45666)
**Author:** [@justwannano](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justwannano)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2000, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/search-engine/45666 "2000-12-17T01:23:30Z")
Why does the Straight Dope search engine only go back 30 days? --- ## [Advertisement on the main page?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advertisement-on-the-main-page/45618)
**Author:** [@vix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vix)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2000, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advertisement-on-the-main-page/45618 "2000-12-16T23:02:20Z")
Does anyone know anything about the advertisement on the Straight Dope main page? The “All Knowing, All Merciful” ad. Seems kind of odd, right? (The site it links too, that is, not just the ad). Or maybe I’m missing some… --- ## [sigs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigs/45449)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2000, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigs/45449 "2000-12-16T21:32:00Z")
No, you cant change your sig from the profile page, so how do you do it? I remember typing it in at one time, but I can’t find the place. HHEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPP! --- ## [TubaDiva, what's going on in CCC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-whats-going-on-in-ccc/45094)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2000, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-whats-going-on-in-ccc/45094 "2000-12-16T18:05:53Z")
To our most wonderful administrator, the grand exalted TubaDiva, It seems that in CCC, alot of old columns are coming up with Dec 10 as the last post date, even though the actual last posts are in 1999. I saw these and… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=520) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=522)