jumping back to forum from thread?

I usually use the Back button, but it takes forever and a day. Is there a quicker way?
And, how do you change your username? I changed it for bbboy, and like what I changed it to. Hey, and bring some color back to :D, please.

Quicker ways:
a) Post replies/view threads in another window.
b) Do a hostile takeover of the Chicago Reader, and spend a chunk of money upgrading the SDMB server.

Change your username - e-mail an administrator and present a convincing case. Changing usernames is a pain in the butt for the staff (since we try to keep track of who’s who - is this guy the same person that called me X a nazi in GD last wek?) and not something we like to do on a daily basis.

Changing smilies - very low on the list.

oh the humanity! Change that to “is this guy the same person that called X a nazi in GD last week?)”

Thanks, AW, for reply. Just how does one post replies/view in another window? Thanks.

right click for PC.

I believe with a mac you hold down the mouse button

cleops - investigate the features for your web browser that enable you to have multile windows open at once. If you post your browser version / operating system combination one of our many knowledgeable posters can provide you with step-by-step instructions.

Example:
Internet Explorer 5.0, Windows 2000: - in short-cut menu (right mouse button click) choose “Open in New Window”.

Netscape Communicator 6.2, MacOS: Holding down ctrl key, click on link and choose the similar command (can’t remember the exact wording off the top of my head.)

You should also read this thread, in which other posters explain their “tips and tricks”:
A faster return after posting?