# Howdy All - newbie checking in to say hi **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 6, 2003, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190 "2003-02-06T14:09:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/1 "2003-02-06T14:09:25Z")
First of all, I hope y’all don’t mind puting my first post here in MPSIMS. I noticed that some other newbies used the “About this Message Board” forum, but this isn’t really a test post, more like my official hello to you all. At the moment, my profile is still a bit spartan. I’ll flesh it out with a few more details soon, though. Suffice to say that I’m 27, single, and male, and I originally wanted my username to be Bibliophage, but that was already taken (damn!). Close enough, I guess. Once I’ve got the hang of my digital camera, I’ll also try to include a picture of what I look like (in case anyone’s interested) and put the link in my sig. I’ve been lurking for a while now, so I’ve kind of figured out who’s who, and I think I have most of the “Board Etiquette” straight, I think. Apologies in advance for any gross faux-pas… I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about me, and don’t worry about getting too personal, I don’t get offended easily. Other than that, I just wanted to say that I’m glad be be here. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/2 "2003-02-06T14:14:43Z")
Get out the Miracle Whip and the stuffed goat! We got another one here! hehhehee j/k Welcome to the boards! ---
**Author:** ![welby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@welby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/welby)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/3 "2003-02-06T14:25:26Z")
Don’t forget to remit your $299.95 membership fee, in cash, to me, within five days of joining. Welcome aboard. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/4 "2003-02-06T14:30:17Z")
Wow, we don’t get too many Spartans in these parts, fleshy or otherwise. If you’ve been lurking, you know that my friendship can be bought with chocolates. Failing that, the best you can expect from me is mere tolerance. Your call… Welcome to the sandbox! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Batsinma\_Belfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea5d25/32.png) [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/5 "2003-02-06T16:24:42Z")
Welcome…have fun! ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/6 "2003-02-06T16:36:21Z")
Get thee to a Diplomacy thread. Go! ---
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/7 "2003-02-06T16:52:34Z")
**Athena** , can I have Haagen-Daazs instead of the Miracle whip? Happy to try the goat, though…😉 Mmmmmm, goat! **Welby** , Cheque’s in the mail. And I’ve included a healthy donation to help fight the evil squirrel menace. It should help you upgrade to the new “Broom Mark VI” (With improved tactical bristle capability). Never let it be said that I didn’t do my bit for my country… **FairyChatmom** , You know, **FleshySpartan** would actually make a great username! LOL! Sounds like someone **Esprix** would like to know better 😉 Oh, and I’d be happy to send you chocolates, what’s yer poison? And thanks for the welcome, **Hilbilly Queen**. Is there anywhere I can find out what y’all look like? There have to be images of Dopers around somewhere… ---
**Author:** ![welby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@welby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/welby)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/8 "2003-02-06T17:31:54Z")
Umm, **Bib** , did you miss the part that says CASH? I’ll let it slide this time, but when you join the Inner Circle ™ your membership fee must be paid in cash to me and in chocolate to **Fairy Chat Mom**. FCM, don’t ever say I didn’t let you in on a good scam. ---
**Author:** ![Bibliovore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/9 "2003-02-06T17:55:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by welby \* > \*\*Umm, **Bib** , did you miss the part that says CASH? I’ll let it slide this time, but when you join the Inner Circle ™ your membership fee must be paid in cash to me and in chocolate to **Fairy Chat Mom**. > FCM, don’t ever say I didn’t let you in on a good scam. \*\* Inner Circle? Oooh! Oooh! Sign me up! Fistfulls of cash are speeding their way to you now. Just don’t rub the bills too hard when they get there, as the ink might still be wet. Happens in transit sometimes, doncherknow… Chocolate sent to **FairyChatMom** will of course be Belgian, with little sprinkly bits. ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/10 "2003-02-06T18:35:48Z")
Love, love, love the username. Definitely my choice for “If you could have any other user name already in use, which one would you choose?” ::running off to see if that thread already exists:: Welcome! ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/11 "2003-02-06T18:42:51Z")
Oh, sure. Reply to everyone but me. You’ll pay for that. You know where. ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/12 "2003-02-06T18:45:52Z")
Are we still branding the new people? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/13 "2003-02-06T18:49:13Z")
Belgian chocolates, eh? You’ll do just fine here. Just fine. ---
**Author:** ![Morgainelf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Morgainelf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgainelf)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/14 "2003-02-06T19:29:47Z")
Hmmm…methinks **Bibliovore** has been lurking for a while… Love the name, and Wilkommen! ---
**Author:** ![LolaCocaCola](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@LolaCocaCola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaCocaCola)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/15 "2003-02-06T19:39:04Z")
Howdy. Are you really an assassin? Do you like Jujyfruits? ---
**Author:** ![Morgainelf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Morgainelf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgainelf)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/16 "2003-02-06T19:43:10Z")
Yeah, and if I’d read his entire post I would have seen that. Doh! :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/17 "2003-02-06T22:09:27Z")
\*\* > [@](#): > > evil squirrel menace \*\* His first offical thread and he has already done a \*\*Band Name \*\* I see great things for this doper! Welcome to the Boards and don’t mind me, I contribute zero pertinant info and kill threads. Everyone has their skills, and I stick to mine. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2003, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/18 "2003-02-06T22:40:04Z")
Cool username. ---
**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:** [February 6, 2003, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/19 "2003-02-06T22:40:18Z")
Whatever you do… Don’t talk to **NoClueBoy**. You’ll go blind. Or blonde. Or was it something to do with oranges…? ---
**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:** [February 6, 2003, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190/20 "2003-02-06T22:48:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Bibliovore \* > > \*\*Apologies in advance for any gross faux-pas… > > 😃 \*\* Wait a minute! **YOU** were the one resposible for **faux pas**?!? _ **GET HIM/HER!!!** _ [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howdy-all-newbie-checking-in-to-say-hi/153190.md?page=2)