# Is this the dumbest question ever? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [November 3, 2004, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706 "2004-11-03T08:41:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![carl\_johnson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/65b543/32.png) [@carl\_johnson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carl_johnson)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706/1 "2004-11-03T08:41:13Z")
Could someone please explain how to search through old posts? I’m sure its incredibly simple, but for the life of me I can’t find the search function. once again, sorry for being quite so inept, i’ll try not to make a habit of it. ---
**Author:** ![Dunderman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706/2 "2004-11-03T08:46:09Z")
It’s not a dumb question at all, actually, and the answer is quite simple. As a guest, you cannot search. That function is only available to registered members. ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706/3 "2004-11-03T14:34:27Z")
There are, or were, threads where guests could request searches on matters of particular interest to them, and registered members would courteously run a search and report results as links. ---
**Author:** ![ouryL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ouryl/32/6067_2.png) [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706/4 "2004-11-03T16:35:09Z")
> [@carl\_johnson](#): > > Could someone please explain how to search through old posts? I’m sure its incredibly simple, but for the life of me I can’t find the search function. > > once again, sorry for being quite so inept, i’ll try not to make a habit of it. Ask in the general questions section, some good soul out there will search for you I’m sure!! ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706/5 "2004-11-03T17:24:58Z")
> [@ouryL](#): > > Ask in the general questions section, some good soul out there will search for you I’m sure!! Oh, I would NOT do that if I were you. Just ask here, someone will come along and look for you. Maybe even me. ---
**Author:** ![FilmGeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@FilmGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FilmGeek)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706/6 "2004-11-03T19:56:46Z")
> [@carl\_johnson](#): > > Could someone please explain how to search through old posts? I’m sure its incredibly simple, but for the life of me I can’t find the search function. > > once again, sorry for being quite so inept, i’ll try not to make a habit of it. I really really hope you’ve read the FAQ. When I was new, I read through it and it answered a TON of my questions. Welcome! Look through ATMB for a “search questions for guests” thread and ask there. Lots of people are willing to help out. ---
**Author:** ![ouryL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ouryl/32/6067_2.png) [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706/7 "2004-11-03T21:32:53Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > Oh, I would NOT do that if I were you. Just ask here, someone will come along and look for you. Maybe even me. LOL _be afraid, be very afraid_ ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2004, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-dumbest-question-ever/272706/8 "2004-11-03T21:49:17Z")
I’m not the one to be afraid of. **carl\_johnson** , now that’s one bad ass mofo! 'Sup, homie? Ever found out who popped the cap in your momma’s ass?