# About This Message Board **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=552 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 553 --- ## [Hints for Newbies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hints-for-newbies/1489)
**Author:** [@as\_u\_wish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/as_u_wish)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2000, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hints-for-newbies/1489 "2000-05-12T05:47:39Z")
I’ve been lurking and reading for a month and finally registered. I’ve read the FAQ’s and here and there have found hints on SD etiquette, dealing with trolls, to bump or not bump up a long string, etc–but my search for … --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/19207)
**Author:** [@moriah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moriah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2000, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/19207 "2000-05-12T05:20:11Z")
Testing \[p\]this\[/p\] line. And now this. And this. --- ## [Straight Dope Contests you'd like to see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-contests-youd-like-to-see/19242)
**Author:** [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2000, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-contests-youd-like-to-see/19242 "2000-05-12T01:23:03Z")
Talking about the choice of Signorino illustrations over in ATMB got me to thinking… it would be really cool to win a chance to be a guest illustrator for one column of the Straight Dope - be seen in every alternative we… --- ## [ETA for compatibility with Opera?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eta-for-compatibility-with-opera/19245)
**Author:** [@CurtC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CurtC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2000, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eta-for-compatibility-with-opera/19245 "2000-05-12T01:21:53Z")
I still can’t post with the Opera browser. I seem to recall that Ms. Tuba said this was a known problem which would be fixed. Is there an ETA? It is a pain to switch to IE any time I want to post a reply. But it would b… --- ## [Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/19271)
**Author:** [@ignatiusjreilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ignatiusjreilly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2000, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test/19271 "2000-05-12T01:15:35Z")
Well, lessee if it works. --- ## [Captions in responses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captions-in-responses/19257)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2000, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captions-in-responses/19257 "2000-05-11T20:45:09Z")
Maybe I’m just not getting it… :confused: I’ve noticed that sometimes people are able to put “titles” on their responses. They appear in smaller type and in bold. I checked the vB code page, but there is no mention on h… --- ## [a peculiarity in my browser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-peculiarity-in-my-browser/19219)
**Author:** [@earendel1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/earendel1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2000, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-peculiarity-in-my-browser/19219 "2000-05-11T18:26:37Z")
When I connect to this message board, my default setting is to show posts from the “last day”. However whenever I respond to a post and my browser returns to the main page, I notice that the setting changes to “last 5 da… --- ## [DavidB/Gaudere, a question...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/davidb-gaudere-a-question/18674)
**Author:** [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2000, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/davidb-gaudere-a-question/18674 "2000-05-11T18:12:36Z")
Is my “Ask The Gay Guy!” thread too long? Personally, I never have any problems loading it, but I don’t know what the tech specs are on such long threads. I’d just as soon leave it as it is, but if it is too long, PLEAS… --- ## [\[b\]turfrum gerdelfump\[/b\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-turfrum-gerdelfump-b/19205)
**Author:** [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2000, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-turfrum-gerdelfump-b/19205 "2000-05-11T16:15:59Z")
just testing --- ## [I'm willing to wait, but curious.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-willing-to-wait-but-curious/18736)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2000, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-willing-to-wait-but-curious/18736 "2000-05-11T04:50:22Z")
Using Netscape, what does it mean “Error 714, signature unavailable with your current browser”? --- ## [Is there a particular time....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-particular-time/19073)
**Author:** [@Anti\_Pro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anti_Pro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2000, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-particular-time/19073 "2000-05-11T04:36:39Z")
The little saying ‘go to the first unread post’ is sometimes there and other times it isn’t. Is there a particular similiarity that I’m too dim to notice? It has happened when I’ve visited the thread before and am checki… --- ## [CGI Timeout](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cgi-timeout/19140)
**Author:** [@SingleDad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SingleDad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2000, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cgi-timeout/19140 "2000-05-11T01:11:28Z")
I received a CGI timeout message from my browser when posting a message. ~12:00 Noon MDT. Posting to: Zion, could you please elaborate in Great Debates. Message size: ~7248 characters, 1225 words. The post did appear… --- ## [Links for comments on current column/classic column/mailbag items](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-for-comments-on-current-column-classic-column-mailbag-items/19133)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2000, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/links-for-comments-on-current-column-classic-column-mailbag-items/19133 "2000-05-11T00:57:32Z")
After reading the current Mailbag item, In E=mc2, what units of measurement was Einstein using? (10-May-2000) I decided to comment on it. The link at the end is coded http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/?action=topic… --- ## [Guest Posters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-posters/19148)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2000, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guest-posters/19148 "2000-05-10T22:51:33Z")
I’ve seen a few. However, this is what it says at the bottom of all the forums. Forum Rules: Who Can Read The Forum? Any registered user or guest. Who Can Post New Topics? Any registered user. Who Can Post Replies? A… --- ## [Is anybody else experiencing extreme slowness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anybody-else-experiencing-extreme-slowness/18904)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2000, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anybody-else-experiencing-extreme-slowness/18904 "2000-05-10T18:46:27Z")
My apologies if this turns out to be a multi-post–my computer is being EXTREMELY stupid this morning, and it ground to a halt in the middle of the first post, hourglass twirling slower and slower and slower… Is anybody… --- ## [Only 4 threads in Mailbag answers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-4-threads-in-mailbag-answers/19129)
**Author:** [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2000, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-4-threads-in-mailbag-answers/19129 "2000-05-10T16:39:15Z")
I noticed this a couple times in the last week, but didn’t pay much heed. I guess it was the Bystander Phenomenon: I figured somebody else would call the cops. But it’s still there, so I’m taking action. Has anyone else… --- ## [Timing question: When are sigs and searches permanent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timing-question-when-are-sigs-and-searches-permanent/19049)
**Author:** [@Fonz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fonz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2000, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timing-question-when-are-sigs-and-searches-permanent/19049 "2000-05-10T14:24:06Z")
Timing question: When are sigs and searches permanent? I was trying to see if you could search for something that’s in a person’s sig, when I realized two counterintuitive things (I didn’t say unexplained- I have enough… --- ## [pic question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pic-question/19110)
**Author:** [@Babar714](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babar714)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2000, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pic-question/19110 "2000-05-10T13:47:13Z")
and how do I post pictures? --- ## [profile question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profile-question/19107)
**Author:** [@Babar714](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babar714)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2000, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/profile-question/19107 "2000-05-10T13:11:26Z")
how do I update my profile? --- ## [Just testing. Move along!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing-move-along/18749)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2000, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-testing-move-along/18749 "2000-05-09T23:49:24Z")
Naughton --- ## [Wheee!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheee/18974)
**Author:** [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2000, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheee/18974 "2000-05-09T19:53:37Z")
testing something --- ## [Am I the only one who can't see the picture on the homepage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-see-the-picture-on-the-homepage/18996)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2000, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-see-the-picture-on-the-homepage/18996 "2000-05-09T16:32:18Z")
The Slug illustration for this weeks column doesn’t come up on my screen. Is it just me? Just wondered, especially in light of the column’s subject. --- ## [Can a name become inactive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-name-become-inactive/18936)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2000, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-name-become-inactive/18936 "2000-05-08T23:01:43Z")
If a user’s name isn’t used for some period of time, does it then become available for someone else to use? Or, is it “Once you’re name is registered, it is taken indefinitely, whether you use it or not?” --- ## [For all you technical writers out there . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-you-technical-writers-out-there/18695)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2000, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-you-technical-writers-out-there/18695 "2000-05-08T16:47:07Z")
and you know who you are . . . and you know what you need . . . We got it. Subscripts and superscripts. Manhattan will tell you all about it: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=21446 (Go to… --- ## [ATTN all Regs.......ATTN all regs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attn-all-regs-attn-all-regs/18811)
**Author:** [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2000, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attn-all-regs-attn-all-regs/18811 "2000-05-08T15:44:53Z")
Since this is not a technical issue, I am placing it here in a new thread, instead of the “suggestions” thread. I have a slight issue concerning appropriateness of the SDMB. I have read many posts about Dopers’ persona… --- ## [gidagung](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gidagung/18875)
**Author:** [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2000, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gidagung/18875 "2000-05-08T04:04:22Z")
testing new sig --- ## [Post Chronology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-chronology/18820)
**Author:** [@casdave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/casdave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2000, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-chronology/18820 "2000-05-07T21:48:09Z")
Whilst trying to get a handle on who said what to whom and when I keep running into the problem of the post count. No matter which post I look at, even in the searched ones, it always displays the sum total of all the p… --- ## [Hey Tuba!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-tuba/18738)
**Author:** [@Yue\_Han](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yue_Han)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2000, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-tuba/18738 "2000-05-07T21:37:13Z")
Tuba, my roomie just registered for the SDMB. He’s under the handle Seikel 16. Probably gonna lurk mostly. But we share his comp (at least for the next week or so) and we’ll have the same IP address. Just making sure I … --- ## [Breckinshire's official "Ignore This Test Part 2" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breckinshires-official-ignore-this-test-part-2-thread/1550)
**Author:** [@Breckinshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Breckinshire)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2000, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breckinshires-official-ignore-this-test-part-2-thread/1550 "2000-05-07T17:40:58Z")
The last was closed down by the man due to \ popularity… sig test Bless us, St. Breckinshire: Patron Saint of Shameless Begging for Recognition. And Patron Saint of Pizza. –Thanks, SwimmingRiddles! \* --- ## ["Next thread" not working](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-thread-not-working/18822)
**Author:** [@ruadh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruadh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2000, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-thread-not-working/18822 "2000-05-07T16:54:51Z")
Sorry if someone’s posted this already. When I click “next thread” it simply reloads the thread I’m already reading. Using IE 5. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=551) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/about-this-message-board/8.md?page=553)