# How do I post a new thread (like my own) **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [March 8, 2014, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170 "2014-03-08T04:24:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Amiera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90db22/32.png) [@Amiera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amiera)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/1 "2014-03-08T04:24:07Z")
PLEASE help ---
**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:** [March 8, 2014, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/2 "2014-03-08T04:37:12Z")
??? You just did it here. Could you be more specific. ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/3 "2014-03-08T07:55:08Z")
What’s your thread like? There’re a [lot of options](http://pipeandhose.com/faceted_search/results/taxonomy%3A16). ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/4 "2014-03-08T14:04:27Z")
> [@zoid](#): > > ??? > > You just did it here. > Could you be more specific. Just in case you’re wondering which forum it should go in, and have no good clue about that, just start it here and some cheerful mod who’s been sitting on her/his thumbs just waiting for something to do, will happily move it to the correct forum. Unless it’s clear to you what sort of replies you’re hoping to get, just go with the default “anything goes” forum of Mundane Pointless Stuff I Must Share. Then just do what you did to get this one going. ---
**Author:** ![Aquadementia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aquadementia/32/555_2.png) [@Aquadementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquadementia)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/5 "2014-03-08T14:16:17Z")
Can I ask a question? ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/6 "2014-03-08T14:18:40Z")
Again, you just did! ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/7 "2014-03-08T14:19:45Z")
Okay, this is too surreal for me so early in the morning. More coffee and hopefully, understanding to follow. Just what are you trying to do exactly? ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/8 "2014-03-08T14:29:16Z")
> [@Aquadementia](#): > > Can I ask a question? > [@elbows](#): > > Again, you just did! That’s not the OP. I thought it was, too, but it’s not (unless the OP) started up a new username. The OP: > [@Amiera](#): > > PLEASE help ---
**Author:** ![Aquadementia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aquadementia/32/555_2.png) [@Aquadementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquadementia)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/9 "2014-03-08T14:50:58Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > That’s not the OP. I thought it was, too, but it’s not (unless the OP) started up a new username. > > The OP: No! That is completely against the rules. I’m just in for a goofy comment every now and again, not rule breaking. ---
**Author:** ![Turek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turek/32/18782_2.png) [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/10 "2014-03-08T15:26:16Z")
> [@Amiera](#): > > PLEASE help How do I quote a post in a reply? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/11 "2014-03-08T15:32:14Z")
Will the OP see my reply if they’re not online when I post it? ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/12 "2014-03-08T15:36:55Z")
What happens if I click on “Post Reply”? ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/13 "2014-03-08T15:48:30Z")
It may work best if you jerk the power plug out of the wall. ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/14 "2014-03-08T16:25:20Z")
> [@TubaDiva](#): > > Okay, this is too surreal for me so early in the morning. More coffee and hopefully, understanding to follow. > > Just what are you trying to do exactly? [Your cup of coffee,](http://www.surrealists.co.uk/oppenheim.php) Madame. Looks like a weird day ahead. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/15 "2014-03-08T16:29:10Z")
What does Quick Reply do? What happens if I type in the box and click “Post Quick Reply”? Also, how is babby formed? ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/16 "2014-03-08T17:23:06Z")
> [@Turek](#): > > How do I quote a post in a reply? I lol’d 😃 ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/17 "2014-03-08T17:39:58Z")
How do a make the font larger? ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/18 "2014-03-08T17:56:59Z")
Where should I post if I have questions about this message board? ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/19 "2014-03-08T18:35:20Z")
A wink is as good as a nod, say no more, say no more ---
**Author:** ![sich\_hinaufwinden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@sich\_hinaufwinden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sich_hinaufwinden)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170/20 "2014-03-08T18:49:56Z")
> [@Turek](#): > > How do I quote a post in a reply? Sorry but it’s just not possible to do what you’re asking with the version of the software they’re using for this board. Be nice if they upgraded to allow for quoting, but don’t hold your breath. HTH [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-new-thread-like-my-own/683170.md?page=2)