I'm so glad

I just found this message board. For years I frequented mostly political boards, and even owned a few (they became too expensive without support). Now everything is turning into blogging and social communities… mostly full of glitter graphics and a breeding ground for nasty people. (I’ve read the TOS and LIKE IT)

Last night I had questions about the String Theory and I’m acually ticked off about THEORIES in general, as they don’t really answer any questions. While reading pages and pages on the subject, someone posted a link to this site. I’m thrilled! It provides to be everything I’ve been looking for. It’s adult enough, humorous enough and intelligent enough to satisfy my internet whims! :smiley: Not too many bells and whistles that detract from discussion.

Thank you!
More than likely I will become an avid supporter here.

Oh, and just to prove how ignorant I’ve been for years…
I’ve never heard of “The Original Dope” until today! Obviously I was in dire need of a cure for ignorance and was led by the grace of “whom ever” to the right place. Have I been truly saved?

Welcome to the Straight Dope boards, Cranky. Your initiation will begin shortly. Bring Cookies and beer. Never mention goats.

Does this mean I should throw my [Goats Head Soup](Does this mean I should throw my <a href=“Goats Head Soup - Wikipedia”>Goats Head Soup</a> out the window? ) out the window? :smack:

No. Your coding skills? Yes. :wink:

You’ve got too much stuff inside that url link. Goats Head Soup

No, my html skills are fine. I started with the “Post Quick Reply”… using code to post the link, but wasn’t sure how this board read links, or if I could embed them, So I switched to “Go Advanced” instead. I removed my code in the body of the post, then used the feature provided. I guess it didn’t do what I thought, or my html code was left behind. I’m not sure.

Sorry 'bout that!

Trial and error, that’s my motto!

When in doubt, chocolate often works to soothe the savage breasts of certain administrator/moderator types around here. :wink:

Don’t mention sheep, either. We’re a strange bunch, ain’t we? :wink:

P.S. : It WILL get off the treadmill!!! :smiley:

Did you say CHOCOLATE?

ohhh. I’m in luv now!

How 'bout Pigs? Surely you won’t deny me of that! I own a 250 lb Pot Bellied Pig. My standard answer to any questions you may have about my Pig is “What ever he wants. Where ever he wants. Any time he wants.” I’m in no position to argue with him.

Goats? Sheep? pffft!

If by “pig” you mean “bacon salt”, then no. We wouldn’t dream of denying it to you.

Theories do answer questions. So-called String Theory, however, is properly speaking only a model, not a theory, and it does, as you say, have a frustrating tendancy to not answer questions.

Welcome! Also, what Chronos said. Also, welcome! I envy you, as I wish I could read all the Straight Dope columns fresh for the first time again.

About This Message Board is the right place to experiment with the interface. Normally you put the word testing in the title if it’s what you’re doing

Use the advanced post and use the preview option before you hit submit.

I guarantee that you will at times need to access edit post within your 5 minute edit window.

Presently there are active threads on Zombie Pigs: Yummy or YEEARRRGH!!! ? and Was porker skiing considered a sex act in the Roman Empire?.
Now if you would be so kind as to post links to pics of your pigs. :slight_smile:

Welcome to the Straight Dope crankyb. I hope you enjoy your stay.

I opened this account a few weeks ago, but haven’t used it much. I do not know if the link will take you to the picture I’m attempting to post here.

Pic of Wilbur
A little about Cranky B.
It’s so nice to meet all of you! I think I’m going to like this forum. It is not only entertaining it is informative.

Nifty pet pig pic. Thanks for posting it.

Lovely log home too.

Welcome aboard…

Hmmm…Wilbur looks like he could probably make short work of the squid. You might be safe from initiation after all.

'Specially after funding for the RoboSquck was cut short…grumble grumble…

Geez, is that what y’all are discussing in “About Cecil’s Column”? I had no idea.

(And welcome, crankyb!)