And a fine messageboard it seems to be, too! Articulate discussion, quality people, and all that.
Anyway, my name’s Rod and I’m a proofreader in San Antonio, Texas. Things I enjoy include reading, drawing cartoons, watching “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, and listening to that crazy “rock and roll” music all the kids are talking about these days. I look forward to the Straight Dope messageboard being a fine source of goof-off entertainment for months to come.
Rod
Welcome and enjoy your stay here. You might want to do some reading of old threads just to get a good idea of who is who around here. Just a suggestion.
May your time at the SDMB be long and happy. 
You’ll soon be familiar with what to expect in each forum but be sure to check out Cafe Society soon, given the interests you’ve stated.
Welcome Rod, nice to see you here.
Thanks! I’ll be lurking and reading to get the lay of the land, yes.
Rod
Welcome, Rod! Glad to have you.
Oh and send your check for $19.95 for your registration fees to lieu.
Yep…Cafe Society would be a nice fit.
READ forum descriptions before posting or you will get to know our friendly mods VERY quickly. 
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Make that years. And kiss goodbye to your life. This place is addictive. And welcome into our little loony bin.
greetings! yes, definitely check out cafe society, although this place is definitely my favorite.
how did you hear of the great sdmb?
A new guy comes in that is friendly, knows how to punctuate properly, enjoys intelligent conversation and wishes to observe for awhile so he’ll get a feel for convention.
Are we like drawing close to Mars or something?
I bet it’s because the Rapture is tomorrow.
Welcome to our sandbox! By and large, this is a great place to pass an idle hour (or month) and so far, there is no evidence that it causes tooth decay. Near as I can figure, the worst side effect is sinus irrigation with assorted beverages, if you’re not careful.
gREAT, we have been needed a poofreader on this bored for some tim now. You cann strt by cleaaning out mistake in Genral Qustion and than we can move on from they’re.
Hey hey, I only proofread for money. 
In answer to the question of where I heard about this place, I’ve read the Straight Dope from time to time out of curiosity and fascination, and just recently decided to check out the board.
Thanks again for the welcome!
Rod
Be welcome. Enjoy your stay.
Welcome Rod, stay you’ll enjoy it. A word or two of warning, this board is as addictive as pussy, maybe more so but it sure don’t taste as nice.
Welcome to the party. The drinks are over there.
Welcome aboard!
San Antonio? Say hi to the Alamo for me. I get down there about twice a year for business. Nice town. I’ll be hitting you up for restaurant recommendations for my next trip.
Nice to meet you. My Grandmother lives in your area.
See ya later, Ajay
Whore!