# 1001 Tips for Starting a Popular SDMB Thread. (Nude Moderators and Cat Pics) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 6, 2008, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990 "2008-06-06T05:49:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![meek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce73a5/32.png) [@meek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meek)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/1 "2008-06-06T05:49:23Z")
1. Include the word “nude” in the thread title. 2. Include the word “moderator” in the thread title. 3. Include cat pics. 4. Include links to pics with nude moderators holding kittens. (Remember to follow the 2 click NSFW rule.) 5. Add “NSFW” to the thread title. 6. Serve drinks. 7. Serve pie. 8. Add “MMP” to the thread title. (Mondays only) 9. Discuss words ending with “gry” at great length. 10. (Dang, “Adding Hi Opal” should have been number three.) 11. Discuss the possibilities of putting Mariyana’s trench on a treadmill for 20 minutes. 12. YouTube link something funny and original. 13. Flame a mod. 14 k of g in a fpd. 14. Flame Cecil 15. Add “TMI” to the title. 16. Debate religion, politics and gun control at the same time in the OP. 17. “Ask the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_” 18. Start a deathpool. 19. Discuss bodily functions in great detail. 20. um… [sub]I think I’m going to need a little help here please. [/sub] . ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/2 "2008-06-06T06:32:21Z")
I’ve flagged your thread for closing. False advertisement in a title easily classifies you as a jerk. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sleeps\_With\_Butterflies](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@Sleeps\_With\_Butterflies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sleeps_With_Butterflies)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/3 "2008-06-06T06:36:54Z")
Mention breastfeeding ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/4 "2008-06-06T08:31:13Z")
Don’t post a topic that has just sunk off the board after being viewed for 2 weeks. Give it a rest period. Don’t post a question that is asked every week and is now ignored by every member. Don’t use an ambiguous title like “What?”. Ask for opinions, not facts. Offer free stuff in thread title. Have a good track record and your name will bring them in. Reputation matters. Don’t acquire a reputation for being an ass. ---
**Author:** ![Manduck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manduck/32/256_2.png) [@Manduck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manduck)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/5 "2008-06-06T08:40:54Z")
Two words: Englebert and Humperdinck. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/6 "2008-06-06T08:48:50Z")
A reference to Throatwarbler Mangrove in the first few posts won’t hurt. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/7 "2008-06-06T11:00:54Z")
Mention zits. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/8 "2008-06-06T11:05:54Z")
Discuss something that can be easily mistaken as violating the laws of thermodynamics, for example, ethanol, fuel additives, solar power. On a treadmill. ---
**Author:** ![Kuboydal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecb155/32.png) [@Kuboydal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuboydal)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/9 "2008-06-06T11:43:22Z")
The thread should begin with ‘Sticky:’ ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/10 "2008-06-06T12:00:35Z")
Don’t bother with any specifics, so: -If you’re asking a question about your computer, don’t mention what kind of computer it is, or the name and version of any of the software or OS. -If you’re asking a legal question, don’t give your location. Also, if your question violates the rules of the board, you can just throw the mods completely off the scent by simply starting it with “My friend wants to know…” or “Hypothetically…” ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/11 "2008-06-06T20:24:29Z")
Include any (or all) of these words in the title: Lesbians Star Trek Star Wars World of Warcraft Poop ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/12 "2008-06-06T20:33:56Z")
Include “scalar weapons” in the thread title, and repeat the same post in the thread. ---
**Author:** ![hocow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hocow/32/4112_2.png) [@hocow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hocow)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/13 "2008-06-06T20:56:19Z")
Ask for Dopers to post pics of themselves. Ask which way is the _right_ way to hang toilet paper. Start a Mafia game. ---
**Author:** ![Bosstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bosstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstone)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/14 "2008-06-06T21:23:42Z")
[QUOTE=meek] 14 k of g in a fpd. [/QUOTE] Well played. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Draper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b2d939/32.png) [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/15 "2008-06-06T22:00:05Z")
title your thread - “I pit \.” ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2008, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/16 "2008-06-06T23:02:11Z")
Sprinkle bacon salt on your title. Ask me for a topic, and then post the opposite. ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/17 "2008-06-07T01:16:45Z")
Offer bribes for other posters who reply. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/18 "2008-06-07T01:23:38Z")
Have the Op be **meek**. Run a D&D game. Start monthly baseball threads. ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/19 "2008-06-07T03:28:14Z")
Nude moderator pics, if such a thing were available. The role of lesbian poop in World of StarWarTrekKraft. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_t\_fight\_the\_hypothetical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/59ef9b/32.png) [@Don\_t\_fight\_the\_hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_fight_the_hypothetical)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990/20 "2008-06-07T05:16:07Z")
1. Hillary anything 2. State that God is real (with proof!) 3. Insinuate that you will be dying any time now, but live on… 4. Get very drunk and do your very best to hide that fact while posting. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1001-tips-for-starting-a-popular-sdmb-thread-nude-moderators-and-cat-pics/451990.md?page=2)