# New Converts to the Dope **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 7, 1999, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-converts-to-the-dope/7496 "1999-09-07T15:20:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AuraSeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c2a13f/32.png) [@AuraSeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuraSeer)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 1999, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-converts-to-the-dope/7496/1 "1999-09-07T15:20:00Z")
I went to a party on Saturday, at the house of a couple of friends. Because of where the food and the chairs were located, I happened to be standing next to a bookshelf, and talking to a couple of people. During a lull in the conversation, one guy glanced at the bookshelf with a quizzical expression on his face, and muttered, “What the heck is this?” He reached for the shelf and pulled out a battered copy of _The Straight Dope_ by one C. Adams. I was extremely excited, of course, and explained all about Cecil’s column and his status as the World’s Smartest Human. This fellow seemed suitably impressed-- at the book’s contents, if not my elocution-- and said he would check out the website when he got home. Considering how addictive this site usually is, I think I’ve converted a brand-new Teeming Million. (Hi, Nathan!) I’m so proud of myself. 😃 (I also spent a quick couple of minutes talking to the book’s owner, sharing our views on the Dope. Unfortunately, I had to leave the party before learning much more than the fact that he lurks on this MB. (Hi, Geoff!)) Anyone else have a story on how they helped increase the number of the Teeming Millions? * * * Of course I don’t fit in; I’m part of a better puzzle. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Thin\_Skin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@Mr\_Thin\_Skin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Thin_Skin)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 1999, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-converts-to-the-dope/7496/2 "1999-09-07T15:34:00Z")
In my prior life (here) I did tell people about SDMS and my screen name… I ended up revealing stuff here I didn’t want ANYONE to know, so I got a new screen name. If I’m bitching about my wife, I sure as shit don’t want it to get back to her. > [@](#): > > Sure, you can tell your internet friends, but you can’t say shit to me So, if you think you know who am I, keep it to yourself. To answer the question, I told tons of like-minded people. ---
**Author:** ![kellibelli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@kellibelli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kellibelli)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 1999, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-converts-to-the-dope/7496/3 "1999-09-07T16:03:00Z")
I am with Mr thinskin…I dont want anyone I know coming here…my real name is Kelli…its not hard for anyone who knows me to pick me out. * * * “Screw you guys…I’m goin’ home!” ---
**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 1999, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-converts-to-the-dope/7496/4 "1999-09-07T16:28:00Z")
Well, I AM a convert…and it’s all thanks to urban legends. I find ULs facinating, and when I got the Internet in April, checking out an UL was almost the first thing I did. While reading some of the reports, I kept noticing this Cecil guy being used as a source over and over. Finally, somebody included the link to tha Dope, and here I am. I started checking out the board last week, and I brought a friend over, too (howdy, sue!!). * * * You say “cheesy” like that’s a BAD thing. ---
**Author:** ![BunnyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@BunnyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyGirl)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 1999, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-converts-to-the-dope/7496/5 "1999-09-07T16:36:00Z")
I’m always telling my family stories that start with “well, on this message board I’m part of…”. Of course, most of them don’t have computers (THANK GOD!!) but I have told a good friend of mine who is the soul of wit and sarcasm but he’s a pretty busy guy and usually doesn’t have time to surf. Too bad. He’d be a great addition to the Board. I’m going to keep buggin’ him about it. ---
**Author:** ![Greg\_Charles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 1999, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-converts-to-the-dope/7496/6 "1999-09-07T18:19:00Z")
Well, I told my brother about this board. Now he lurks here and even posts once in awhile. However, he won’t tell me his screen name, so I’m on a quest to figure it out. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 1999, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-converts-to-the-dope/7496/7 "1999-09-07T23:41:00Z")
I owned a first edition printing of “The Straight Dope” in paperback form. It was getting very well thumbed, so I gave it to a friend, Ray Fortenberry. I expect he will be along to this site shortly. I bought a new reprint soon after, but when will the hardcover version, bound in rich Corinthian leather be out? * * * We have met the enemy, and He is Us.–Walt Kelly