# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=548 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 549 --- ## [A Better suggestion, or READ ME DAMMIT!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-better-suggestion-or-read-me-dammit/21260)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2000, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-better-suggestion-or-read-me-dammit/21260 "2000-06-04T02:10:54Z")
While logging on to my favorite website; the SDMB message board this morning, I was thinking what a cool bunch of guys Ed Zotti, and the staff of the Chicago Reader were for putting up with all the BS necessary to allow … --- ## [test post, very ignorable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-very-ignorable/21254)
**Author:** [@other-wise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/other-wise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2000, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post-very-ignorable/21254 "2000-06-03T23:56:26Z")
Just a test. test in bold test in italics Test two in bold in italic --- ## [Where's my cookie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-my-cookie/21284)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2000, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-my-cookie/21284 "2000-06-03T17:54:52Z")
I use a cleaning software that erases all internet-related files after I’m finished. It has the option to save the cookies I want. How do I know which cookie from this board to keep? Under the old BB, it wasn’t a problem… --- ## [Presentation is everything, suggestions!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presentation-is-everything-suggestions/20922)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2000, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presentation-is-everything-suggestions/20922 "2000-06-03T00:42:24Z")
OK, I have a suggestion for organizing the MB frontpage. We all need to realize that the MB is intended as a great way to discuss Cecil’s column and the Mailbag responses. As great as MPSIMS is, its secondary and maybe d… --- ## [Quotation Marks in Thread Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotation-marks-in-thread-titles/21239)
**Author:** [@sdimbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sdimbert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2000, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotation-marks-in-thread-titles/21239 "2000-06-03T00:34:00Z")
I started a thread in the Pit recently that had quotation marks in the title. The title is now listed, cut off at the first quotation - What did I do wrong? I remember reading about this some time ago in a thread here, … --- ## [How to keep track of banned lUsers? ED OPINES](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-keep-track-of-banned-lusers-ed-opines/21154)
**Author:** [@douglips](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/douglips)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2000, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-keep-track-of-banned-lusers-ed-opines/21154 "2000-06-02T23:33:39Z")
I just spent a few minutes of my life responding to a thread, and when I checked back for a response from the guy who started it, I see he has been banned. Is there a way we can see who has been banned and (optionally) … --- ## [I am confused](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-confused/21187)
**Author:** [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2000, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-confused/21187 "2000-06-02T22:06:28Z")
I tried to ask this question in a thread and did not get an answer. I know that I am not supposed to cross-post, but I really want to know and no one answered. Why is it that I see a banned user on one day, and the next… --- ## [Help with profile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-profile/21219)
**Author:** [@The\_Punkyova](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Punkyova)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2000, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-profile/21219 "2000-06-02T16:37:51Z")
Hello, it was pointed out to me in MPSIMS that there is no e-mail address in my profile. This is true when I hit the little icon at the bottom of the post. But, when I go to modify my profile, there is one. :confused: I… --- ## [Changing my SN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-my-sn/21180)
**Author:** [@Argeable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argeable)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2000, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-my-sn/21180 "2000-06-02T02:20:24Z")
Hi there! Will a board member help? Or a tech person? If it’s a tech person: \[cheap flattery\] First of all, I’d like to say I love your work, this is an excellent and (almost always) smooth running board.\[/cheap flatte… --- ## [The SDMB Can Be Slow At Times...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-can-be-slow-at-times/20641)
**Author:** [@jdavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jdavis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2000, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-can-be-slow-at-times/20641 "2000-06-01T23:12:41Z")
I’ll make an official statement that we are aware the SDMB can be slow at times. Normally this is at high usage but I won’t say that is the only time. Some members have pointed out that the SDMB is slow for them at what … --- ## [Dumb question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-question/21146)
**Author:** [@Ozone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ozone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2000, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-question/21146 "2000-06-01T21:54:55Z")
I hope this question doesn’t sound too stupid, but I’ve always believed that the only “dumb” question is the one you don’t ask, so here goes. I’ve only been posting to the sdmb for a short time now, and I’ve seen some t… --- ## [test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/21136)
**Author:** [@aesop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aesop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2000, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/21136 "2000-06-01T18:39:52Z")
test test test --- ## [test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/21135)
**Author:** [@aesop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aesop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2000, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/21135 "2000-06-01T18:37:55Z")
test test test --- ## [Sig test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/21129)
**Author:** [@Krispy\_Original](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krispy_Original)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2000, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sig-test/21129 "2000-06-01T17:26:02Z")
Trying out a new sig… --- ## [A suggestion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suggestion/20090)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2000, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-suggestion/20090 "2000-06-01T17:02:31Z")
I see that some posters are members, while others are moderators. Some show up as banned (after the fact of course.) How about a new classification? Troll. Or a Scarlet letter or, other warning sign attached to a poster… --- ## [just curious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-curious/21102)
**Author:** [@badhrt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badhrt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2000, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-curious/21102 "2000-06-01T13:22:59Z")
Why are we not given the ability to edit our own posts?? --- ## [test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/21081)
**Author:** [@Karen\_Reshkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Reshkin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2000, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/21081 "2000-06-01T05:02:15Z")
Just testing. Please ignore. --- ## [To the Mods and Admins -- Thank You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-mods-and-admins-thank-you/21060)
**Author:** [@techchick68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/techchick68)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2000, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-mods-and-admins-thank-you/21060 "2000-06-01T02:10:33Z")
Cheers to you all. Thank you all so much for protecting not only the SD but the guys and my website. If you all lived here I would bring you a 12 pack and some pizza. With a site this large it must be a difficult task… --- ## [test post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/21049)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2000, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-post/21049 "2000-05-31T23:08:37Z")
Just testing out url parsing. http://www.straightdope.com http://www.straightdope.com --- ## [Tuba! Repost of mine from MPSIMS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuba-repost-of-mine-from-mpsims/20233)
**Author:** [@Homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2000, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuba-repost-of-mine-from-mpsims/20233 "2000-05-31T22:19:03Z")
I received this email today at 9:51 and would like to make an assurance, and ask a question. First, I would like to state that I’m not banned, and most certainly not HopelessIdjit. Second, I’d like to ask if anyone kn… --- ## [Brevity is the soul of signature files.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brevity-is-the-soul-of-signature-files/21025)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2000, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brevity-is-the-soul-of-signature-files/21025 "2000-05-31T22:06:39Z")
We’re all for creativity and expression around here, but some of these sig files are really getting out of hand. If you can’t say it in a few lines, maybe it doesn’t need to be in your sig file. Long sig files are anno… --- ## [Question about the straight dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-straight-dope/20776)
**Author:** [@bballkingnyc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bballkingnyc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2000, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-straight-dope/20776 "2000-05-31T00:03:59Z")
I am a new member to these pages. I recently asked a question and was answered by an administrator. What does this mean? He said my question with be in the mailbag in two weeks. Can ne1 tell me what this means? --- ## [Trouble loading boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trouble-loading-boards/20847)
**Author:** [@dragonlady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dragonlady)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2000, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trouble-loading-boards/20847 "2000-05-30T23:38:25Z")
I have had trouble loading the boards for the previous three days. I’m not very computer literate, so I’ll tell you what I DO know. I use Microsoft Internet Explorer. Win 95 says I was connected at 31200. Other websites … --- ## [Moron Testing Grounds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-testing-grounds/20604)
**Author:** [@SterlingNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SterlingNorth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2000, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moron-testing-grounds/20604 "2000-05-30T17:34:42Z")
I am now set to Eastern Daylight Saving Time --- ## [testing smiley's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-smileys/20778)
**Author:** [@olive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/olive)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2000, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-smileys/20778 "2000-05-30T15:54:13Z")
:slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: :o :frowning: :wink: --- ## [I've got a software problem. When my service times out and re-dials, I can't post any](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-a-software-problem-when-my-service-times-out-and-re-dials-i-cant-post-any/20829)
**Author:** [@Bullroar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullroar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2000, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-got-a-software-problem-when-my-service-times-out-and-re-dials-i-cant-post-any/20829 "2000-05-30T15:27:25Z")
more. I have to reboot. Other sites are still available, though, so I think it’s a bug of yours, not the browser (Internet Explorer 5.01) --- ## [the survey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-survey/20854)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2000, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-survey/20854 "2000-05-30T15:20:43Z")
I was just wondering about the survey that was on the SD homepage a while a ago(2 months?), just wondering if the results were going to be published, or if they were just for some sneaky marketing type to target the bann… --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/20379)
**Author:** [@Red\_2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2000, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/20379 "2000-05-30T15:16:58Z")
test --- ## [If banning seems to make puppets multiply, why no just edit their posts a little?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-banning-seems-to-make-puppets-multiply-why-no-just-edit-their-posts-a-little/20826)
**Author:** [@Bullroar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullroar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2000, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-banning-seems-to-make-puppets-multiply-why-no-just-edit-their-posts-a-little/20826 "2000-05-30T15:09:29Z")
Wouldn’t that end the problem without starting these pitched battles? It’s so confusing with Banned everywhere.(No offence, guy named BANNED) --- ## [test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/20864)
**Author:** [@Imthecowgodmoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Imthecowgodmoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2000, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/20864 "2000-05-30T06:19:01Z")
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