# I'm new **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 30, 2003, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519 "2003-05-30T13:47:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bluforever1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@bluforever1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bluforever1)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/1 "2003-05-30T13:47:39Z")
I um… thought this site would be a little different, but I could get used to it. Just wanted to say hi and let you all know I’m here. I like to chat and have a great time, so perhaps we’ll get along. So, HI! Luv, Brit:p ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/2 "2003-05-30T14:33:10Z")
If it was worth your time to sign up and post here, it would also be worth yours–and everyone else’s time–to learn about the different forums and what they’re used for. This is **Cafe Society** and is for discussions of art, movies, music and books. A post like yours is better suited for **Mindless Pointless Stuff I Must Share** , also called **MPSIMS** , which is for chit-chat type posts. A good outline of each forum is on the main [Straight Dope Message Board page](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/index.php?s=). Welcome to the SDMB, **Brit**. I’m sure you’ll find your way. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/3 "2003-05-30T14:46:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by moi \* > \*\*If it was worth your time to sign up and post here, it would also be worth yours–and everyone else’s time–to learn about the different forums and what they’re used for. > > \*\* Ignore the rudeness of the previous post. Welcome to the boards. Everyone makes a mistake early on in their “life” here at the Straight Dope. Just read the little descriptions of what each board is about and post in the right one. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![bluforever1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@bluforever1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bluforever1)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/4 "2003-05-30T15:22:54Z")
Oh, I just posted here b/c I figured I’d be in this board the most. But it’s cool, I always get yelled at for that kind of stuff, no biggie. I’ll definately try to get it inthe right place next time. Thank you. Brit:) ---
**Author:** ![Kn\_ckers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/96bed5/32.png) [@Kn\_ckers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kn_ckers)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/5 "2003-05-30T15:55:19Z")
Welcome, **bluforever**! Pleased to meetcha! Hope you enjoy your stay here. 🙂 You mention expecting to spend some time in Cafe Society, so I’m curious about your arts/entertainment interests. Care to share? Also, I hope you like pie. I brought some. It’s pecan\*. Yummy. \*shout out to the Star Trek nerds! Kn(mmmmmmmm. Pie.)ckers ---
**Author:** ![bluforever1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@bluforever1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bluforever1)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/6 "2003-05-30T15:59:18Z")
I’m in choir, I write poems, I’m an avid novel reader. I love to paint and sketch and draw, but I don’t get the time to do it anymore. Bummer. I like pie yes, but not pecan. Sorry. I’ll bring cherry crumb with me next time. 🙂 Brit ---
**Author:** ![UnwrittenNocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/6de8d8/32.png) [@UnwrittenNocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UnwrittenNocturne)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/7 "2003-05-30T16:02:39Z")
Welcome **bluforever1** Now, 'bout that pie… ---
**Author:** ![Kn\_ckers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/96bed5/32.png) [@Kn\_ckers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kn_ckers)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/8 "2003-05-30T16:35:20Z")
Darn, sorry about the pecans, **bluforever**! I’m also quite fond of drawing, sketching and so forth. Especially so forth. See ya around! ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/9 "2003-05-30T17:29:11Z")
Welcome **blu**! I, for one, am glad you are here. Did you remember to wear your Official **Cecil Adams** Tinfoil Hat™ ? It protects your from the Alien Mind Control Rays the satellites beam at us! If you haven’t, don’t worry! You’ll be given one with your Ceremonial White Robe, just as soon as you’ve signed over all your worldly goods to Unca **Cecil**. And when you’ve learned to chant. \ Hi **Opal**! \ Hi **Opal**! \ Hi **Opal**! \ Hi **Opal**! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/10 "2003-05-30T17:43:08Z")
Be welcome. Enjoy your stay. ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/11 "2003-05-30T17:55:44Z")
Wait, I don’t have my tinfoil hat on, and I’m starting tBZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ… (smoke rises from ears…) ---
**Author:** ![vl\_mungo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/bc8723/32.png) [@vl\_mungo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vl_mungo)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/12 "2003-05-30T18:23:34Z")
I think that the question of whether or not tin-foil hats _actually_ block out alien mind control rays is better suited to **Great Debates** or **General Questions**. Welcome to the SMDB… hope you have a good time. ---
**Author:** ![vl\_mungo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/bc8723/32.png) [@vl\_mungo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vl_mungo)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/13 "2003-05-30T18:28:52Z")
I think that the question of whether or not tin-foil hats _actually_ block out alien mind control rays is better suited to **Great Debates** or **General Questions**. Welcome to the SMDB… hope you have a good time. ---
**Author:** ![vl\_mungo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/bc8723/32.png) [@vl\_mungo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vl_mungo)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/14 "2003-05-30T18:33:55Z")
I think that the question of whether or not tin-foil hats _actually_ block out alien mind control rays is better suited to **Great Debates** or **General Questions**. Welcome to the SMDB… hope you have a good time. ---
**Author:** ![vl\_mungo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/bc8723/32.png) [@vl\_mungo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vl_mungo)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/15 "2003-05-30T18:39:35Z")
I think that the question of whether or not tin-foil hats _actually_ block out alien mind control rays is better suited to **Great Debates** or **General Questions**. Welcome to the SMDB… hope you have a good time. ---
**Author:** ![Horrifying\_Howler\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df788c/32.png) [@Horrifying\_Howler\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horrifying_Howler_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/16 "2003-05-30T19:34:11Z")
All this time I though the tinfoil hats were just for looks, nice to know they are practical as well. ---
**Author:** ![vl\_mungo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/bc8723/32.png) [@vl\_mungo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vl_mungo)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2003, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/17 "2003-05-30T20:40:30Z")
Holy crap!.. a quadruple post. That’s my record. Sorry everybody. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2003, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/18 "2003-05-31T00:49:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by vl\_mungo \* > \*\*Holy crap!.. a quadruple post. That’s my record. Sorry everybody. \*\* That wouldn’t have happened, if you had been wearing your hat… ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2003, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-new/178519/19 "2003-05-31T01:15:45Z")
Welcome…to MPSIMS.