# Hello, world. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 6, 2003, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-world/146899 "2003-01-06T07:02:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![blankethill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/41988e/32.png) [@blankethill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blankethill)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-world/146899/21 "2003-01-08T15:43:51Z")
hello there MakePeace! I figured you would be a good place to start. My first visit also. I guess hello world really puts you out there… I don’t know what i’m doing here but i am always assuming i’ll like it until proven otherwise. Have a great time. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-world/146899/22 "2003-01-08T21:37:19Z")
Come on in! Beer’s in the fridge - help yourself. The john is down the hall to the right, don’t mind the dog she never bites. Don’t be afraid to mingle a little, most everyone is very nice. ---
**Author:** ![the\_duke\_69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@the\_duke\_69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_duke_69)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-world/146899/23 "2003-01-08T22:14:59Z")
well I saw one form of “hello world” code…LOL here is a ‘c’ version. #include \ main() { printf("Hello world! "); return 0; } Welcome! ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-world/146899/24 "2003-01-08T22:23:30Z")
:😊: Thanks, **Algernon**! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Algernon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a183cd/32.png) [@Algernon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algernon)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-world/146899/25 "2003-01-08T22:47:51Z")
(grin) No need to blush **Sunspace** (although that is precisely what I’d do in your spot). In all sincerity, I really do like the welcoming paragraph you wrote. I suppose that is obvious since I took the time to copy and save it. By the way… what I said to **AML3** applies to **blankethill** too. Welcome! ---
**Author:** ![ReBusEniGma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d9b06d/32.png) [@ReBusEniGma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReBusEniGma)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2003, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-world/146899/26 "2003-01-08T22:50:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally quoted by **Sunspace** through **Algernon** \* > > ## quote: > > A few guidelines for optimal enjoyment of the SDMB: > > ## Watch out for the religious discussions in Great Debates. Do not open anything titled “Man Juice” at work. Hi Opal. Bow down before our beautiful women/men/people of your preference. Be careful around our Rush fans, Star trek fans, and Harry Potter fans. Perform proper obeisance before Her Imperial Polarity. Do Not Feed The Trolls. Worship spirited debate, but always have your cites handy. Remember Gaudere’s Law. Learn the use of the Curly-Bracket Hug. Pay attention to the abbreviation “TMI”, or you will surely regret it afterwards. Learn the art of silent snickering, especially if you access the SDMB at work. Spell properly, even if it makes your head ache. Remember that Not Everyone Here Is Of United States Origin. Fear not math, for it is one of the many signs of intelligence, and intelligence is usually sexy. Tolerate difference. Make sure that your flameproof trousers are securely fastened before you enter The Pit. Always, always, always… preview before you post. Thanks for posting that **Algernon**. As a new guy myself, I had read **Arnold’s** FAQ’s; but that was an outstanding version…with an edge. 🙂 Nicely said **Sunspace**. And from one new guy to another, welcome to the SDMB **Andrew** , yer gonna love it. There are some amazing minds here. Enjoy ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2003, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-world/146899/27 "2003-01-09T04:36:04Z")
In response to the “c” version, I’m going to show MY age… 10 For a=1 to 100 20 Print "Welcome **Andrew** to the SDMB "; 30 Next A 40 End I’m almost ashamed to admit I still remember BASIC [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-world/146899.md?page=1)