# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=544 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 545 --- ## [Just playin' around](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-playin-around/24141)
**Author:** [@Bluepony](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bluepony)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2000, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-playin-around/24141 "2000-06-30T14:33:04Z")
http://asylum.subnetcentral.com/davec/strhumor/astrange.htm --- ## [My e-mail notification quit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-e-mail-notification-quit/24078)
**Author:** [@winky99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/winky99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2000, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-e-mail-notification-quit/24078 "2000-06-30T14:05:26Z")
I need a little admin help here. For some reason, I am not being notified by e-mail anymore. Yes, I made sure that the Email Notification checkbox is checked. I also have it checked for default in my profile. I am recei… --- ## [How is it possible to re-register a name in use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-it-possible-to-re-register-a-name-in-use/24093)
**Author:** [@schimmel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/schimmel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2000, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-it-possible-to-re-register-a-name-in-use/24093 "2000-06-30T02:11:31Z")
Sorry if this is a stupid question, and sorry too if this has already been dealt with (please throw me a thread reference if it has), but how come it’s possible to register under a name that’s already in use by someone e… --- ## [sig test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/23349)
**Author:** [@SilentKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SilentKnight)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/23349 "2000-06-29T22:55:16Z")
kajfdlkajflkdjv --- ## [Why was Alpha to Omega banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-alpha-to-omega-banned/24064)
**Author:** [@Nodule\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nodule_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-alpha-to-omega-banned/24064 "2000-06-29T19:58:58Z")
I was about to respond to his post, not two minutes thread, not two minutes old, and he was toast. The question seemed ordinary enough. No swearing or trolling. What gives? --- ## [Timewarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timewarp/350)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timewarp/350 "2000-06-29T13:22:25Z")
Uh, I notice at the bottom of the screen that is says all times are CT. It’s 11am here and now (Dallas, which is CT) and several posts are timestamped after this time. Which means that either I’m caught in a time warp or… --- ## [Why do Message Board users.......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-message-board-users/361)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-message-board-users/361 "2000-06-29T13:11:52Z")
…write incomplete subject headers? You know…‘Onions’ Instead of: ‘Why do onions cause our eyes to water?’ Which would be a full sentence and give all of us a chance to decide if we knew the answer. Of course, a subje… --- ## [Does Cecil post on this here board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-cecil-post-on-this-here-board/369)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-cecil-post-on-this-here-board/369 "2000-06-29T09:07:59Z")
Been wondering about that since I never see no posts from anyone called ‘Cecil.’ --- ## [A suggestion for spotting troll-bumps. Is it feasible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suggestion-for-spotting-troll-bumps-is-it-feasible/23968)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suggestion-for-spotting-troll-bumps-is-it-feasible/23968 "2000-06-29T04:17:01Z")
For the purposes of this suggestion, the following: A troll-bump is a thread that is very old, and has been inactive for a significant length of time, but which a troll has posted to, simply to bring it to the top and… --- ## [C&P....why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/c-p-why/357)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/c-p-why/357 "2000-06-29T02:33:07Z")
Ok, I’m a firm believer in copy and pasting (and/or quoting), but is it really necessary for this message board? All of the posts appear on one page, so you can read one right after the next, plus all the quoting is just… --- ## [Uh, Tuba? A little help, please...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uh-tuba-a-little-help-please/23436)
**Author:** [@Jeannie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeannie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uh-tuba-a-little-help-please/23436 "2000-06-29T02:32:19Z")
So, my husband wants to register at the SDMB. I logged out of my account, and tried to click “Register.” It’s telling me that I am already registered under the name “Jeannie” (duh). So, how do I get it to let someone els… --- ## [New Posts Since Last Visit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts-since-last-visit/365)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-posts-since-last-visit/365 "2000-06-29T02:30:22Z")
Now, if I understand this right, there’s no way to mark posts read, correct? So every time you visit you have to scroll down until you figure out where you left off? And how do I figure out which threads have new posts?… --- ## [brackets and coding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brackets-and-coding/370)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brackets-and-coding/370 "2000-06-29T02:28:27Z")
hey all… in case some of you haven’t really noticed, this message board’s quite different… not only will you get the little graphical smiley faces, but also when you use the more then/less then brackets, sometimes what … --- ## [Bookmark?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bookmark/346)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bookmark/346 "2000-06-29T02:20:39Z")
I’ve been exploring the new site through my email program, based on the email annoucement I got from Ed. Now, what’s the address (URL) I should add as a bookmark so that I can get here next time? Thanks, Jeff --- ## [On refreshing the AOL browser](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-refreshing-the-aol-browser/347)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-refreshing-the-aol-browser/347 "2000-06-29T02:17:56Z")
OpalCat informs me that if you want to bypass the AOL cache (essential if you want to avoid seeing outdated pages), you should press SHIFT while clicking the REFRESH button. --- ## [Why does THE STRAIGHT DOPE image link here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-straight-dope-image-link-here/375)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-straight-dope-image-link-here/375 "2000-06-29T02:17:07Z")
I thought it should link to the homepage. That big blue banner you see at the top of the page, that is, that says the straight dope. How about changing it so it links to the homepage instead? --- ## [Change user name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-user-name/353)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/change-user-name/353 "2000-06-29T02:10:12Z")
How do I change my user name? Jill --- ## [Question about the Profiles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-profiles/351)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-profiles/351 "2000-06-29T02:09:17Z")
Ok, this is a REALLY stupid question, but it’s got me wondering… I was looking at some of the people’s profiles on this board, and I happened to notice something… One of the lines says “Number of Posts”, and for some of … --- ## [thread indicators](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-indicators/376)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-indicators/376 "2000-06-29T02:03:49Z")
How about indicating in each thread if there is a Cecil Adams post or not? what you could do is write in some code that would include some sort of highlighted message if there is a C. A. post - something like, “1 C. A. p… --- ## [Cut and paste.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cut-and-paste/377)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cut-and-paste/377 "2000-06-29T02:01:59Z")
Does anyone feel it is neccisary to cut and paste the first post of a thread onto each response? This was the tradition on the old AOL board, mostly due to the lame AOL bb format. I think this practice should be eliminat… --- ## [ADMINS: Can I announce about the Wally buttons yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-can-i-announce-about-the-wally-buttons-yet/23369)
**Author:** [@Baglady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baglady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2000, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admins-can-i-announce-about-the-wally-buttons-yet/23369 "2000-06-29T00:57:46Z")
Still waiting on sdimbert and whoever other individuals may be in a position to approve my request to make 1.25" inch :wally buttons to hand out at Doper gatherings. I should have added that with the potential quantities… --- ## [I dont understand something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-something/23899)
**Author:** [@kellibelli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kellibelli)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2000, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-something/23899 "2000-06-28T22:07:42Z")
Why can trolls register under the EXACT mane of someone else, like poor AYESHA today. They used her exact name! Not AyeSha, or another variant. When I first registered, I tried to use 'Kelli" but it was taken - but thes… --- ## [Questions about trolls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-trolls/23912)
**Author:** [@Ozone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ozone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2000, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-trolls/23912 "2000-06-28T20:29:58Z")
Hi all, I’ve been here for a while, and still can’t figure out a few things. Guess I’m not a smart as I think I am. :wink: Here’s a few questions that I’m hoping you more experienced Dopers can help me with. I’ve see… --- ## ["Email this page to someone" has been discontinued.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-this-page-to-someone-has-been-discontinued/23879)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2000, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-this-page-to-someone-has-been-discontinued/23879 "2000-06-28T18:42:30Z")
Since the “email this page” function has been mostly used by trolls to harass legitimate posters, we have disabled this function on the SDMB. Sorry if this inconveniences you, but the hassle factor to others makes it mo… --- ## [Phrase abbreviations in threads (Newbie alert!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrase-abbreviations-in-threads-newbie-alert/23195)
**Author:** [@BigGiantHead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigGiantHead)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2000, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrase-abbreviations-in-threads-newbie-alert/23195 "2000-06-28T13:58:42Z")
OK, so far I’ve got: \[ul\] \[li\]FWIW = For What It’s Worth\[/li\]\[li\]IM(H)O = In My (Humble) Opinion\[/li\]\[li\]OTOH = On The Other Hand\[/li\]\[li\]IRL = In Real Life\[/li\]\[/ul\] But I haven’t figured out IIRC. WTF … --- ## [Lost email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-email/23817)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2000, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-email/23817 "2000-06-28T02:42:40Z")
I changed my email address to my Earthlink mailbox, and apparently lost several pieces of mail that were sent there. I’ve changed my address BACK to my old AOL address, so if you mailed me recently, using my Earthlink ad… --- ## [Hi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi/23825)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2000, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi/23825 "2000-06-28T02:42:06Z")
Bye --- ## [What's the deal with the troll impersonator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-the-troll-impersonator/22687)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2000, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-the-troll-impersonator/22687 "2000-06-27T23:32:28Z")
I apologize if this topic is already being discussed on another thread. If so, please direct me to there. As I sure most people have noticed, there is a rash of troll posts from someone who has figured out how to impers… --- ## [Bumping glitch? Or more trollery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumping-glitch-or-more-trollery/23594)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2000, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumping-glitch-or-more-trollery/23594 "2000-06-27T23:18:37Z")
In MPSIMS, there’s a thread about trolls close to the top with its last post on 3-20-2000. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=19772 Not sure if it’s a legitimate glitch, or if the trolls have f… --- ## [Trolls and Registration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-and-registration/22573)
**Author:** [@Andy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2000, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-and-registration/22573 "2000-06-27T23:15:22Z")
Having seen, over the last few days particularly, the number of newly registered (although I’m sure they are often not new to the board) posters simply posting in order to insult various members, I have a suggestion. Aft… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=543) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=545)