# New poster..wasn't sure where to start this thread! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 14, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444 "2013-07-14T01:47:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cotton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@cotton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cotton)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/1 "2013-07-14T01:47:14Z")
Hey everyone! As you know, I’m new here. Wasn’t sure where to post this thread so if there is a place deemed more appropriate mods feel free to move it. I hope to meet somenew and interesting people here. I looked at a lot of boards and this one seemed to have the most interesting content and board participation. Is there a chatbox/shoutbox? ---
**Author:** ![njtt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecd19e/32.png) [@njtt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/njtt)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/2 "2013-07-14T02:07:30Z")
Hi, welcome to the board. I think you have chosen the right forum for your introduction. I don’t believe we have anything like a chatbox or shoutbox (if I am understanding what you mean correctly) but feel free to jump into any of the ongoing discussions, or to start a thread of your own. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/3 "2013-07-14T02:13:55Z")
Hiya **cotton** , and welcome to the dark side. There are a lot of posts in ATMB about the board rules and general atmosphere if you’re interested. Hope you enjoy your stay here! ---
**Author:** ![cotton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@cotton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cotton)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/4 "2013-07-14T02:32:03Z")
> [@njtt](#): > > Hi, welcome to the board. I think you have chosen the right forum for your introduction. > > I don’t believe we have anything like a chatbox or shoutbox (if I am understanding what you mean correctly) but feel free to jump into any of the ongoing discussions, or to start a thread of your own. > [@Ruby](#): > > Hiya **cotton** , and welcome to the dark side. There are a lot of posts in ATMB about the board rules and general atmosphere if you’re interested. Hope you enjoy your stay here! Thank you for the kind welcomes. I see both of you have been here for a very long time! ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/5 "2013-07-14T04:02:34Z")
Welcome, welcome! Would you like some ice cream? It’s free today. [sub]we’re still trying to recapture it[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Lanzy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/6 "2013-07-14T04:48:37Z")
I can’t believe no one ever thought of the name cotton before. Oh yeah, welcome aboard. Did you bring cake? ---
**Author:** ![Tinkertoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f19dbf/32.png) [@Tinkertoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinkertoy)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/7 "2013-07-14T05:03:32Z")
Welcome, always nice to have some fresh thoughts in the place. ---
**Author:** ![cotton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@cotton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cotton)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/8 "2013-07-14T05:26:23Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > Welcome, welcome! Would you like some ice cream? It’s free today. > > [sub]we’re still trying to recapture it[/sub] Sure! Never a bad day for ice cream! ---
**Author:** ![cotton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@cotton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cotton)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/9 "2013-07-14T05:30:01Z")
> [@Lanzy](#): > > I can’t believe no one ever thought of the name cotton before. > > Oh yeah, welcome aboard. Did you bring cake? Thanks…of course I brought cake! As for the name “cotton” not being taken I have to admit I am surprised as well. I figured I’d have to register as Cotton118 or something. > [@Tinkertoy](#): > > Welcome, always nice to have some fresh thoughts in the place. Thank you and likewise. ---
**Author:** ![chappachula](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/10 "2013-07-14T09:34:26Z")
Hey, Welcome to the best board on the web…We don’t have a chatbox, but there is enough activity here that in many threads the responses are almost as fast as a chatroom. (And with good grammar, too.) > [@](#): > > I figured I’d have to register as Cotton118 or something. But , folks, you all got me confused now with the names: what’s up with “cotton”? Yeah, it’s a nice little name…(I used to have a kitty named Cotton. 🙂 ) But why do so many people expect it to be a common username? Am I missing something? Is there someplace in the world with 117 other Cottons? For the sake of our sacred duty to Fight Ignorance, please help me figgur out wot my poor widdle brain is not gettin’. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/11 "2013-07-14T09:39:28Z")
> [@chappachula](#): > > But why do so many people expect it to be a common username? > Am I missing something? Is there someplace in the world with 117 other Cottons? Yes, at the [www.allcottonboard.com](http://www.allcottonboard.com) site. Nobody allowed there if their name isn’t Cotton. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![cotton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c6cbf5/32.png) [@cotton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cotton)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/12 "2013-07-15T01:19:54Z")
> [@chappachula](#): > > Hey, Welcome to the best board on the web…We don’t have a chatbox, but there is enough activity here that in many threads the responses are almost as fast as a chatroom. (And with good grammar, too.) > > But , folks, you all got me confused now with the names: what’s up with “cotton”? > Yeah, it’s a nice little name…(I used to have a kitty named Cotton. 🙂 ) > But why do so many people expect it to be a common username? > Am I missing something? Is there someplace in the world with 117 other Cottons? > > For the sake of our sacred duty to Fight Ignorance, please help me figgur out wot my poor widdle brain is not gettin’. I’m a commodity broker and Cotton is one of my specialties. Plus I come from a long line line of cotton farmers in the Glorious South. ---
**Author:** ![Lamia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Lamia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamia)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/13 "2013-07-15T02:19:58Z")
Welcome to the SDMB! ---
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/14 "2013-07-15T04:46:13Z")
Welcome. I can see you haven’t lurked or you would already know to bring pie, not cake. And if anyone mentions the squid, don’t pay any attention. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/15 "2013-07-15T04:50:19Z")
And here I thought cotton was a verb. Or a character from _Bless the Beasts and the Children_ ---
**Author:** ![YogSothoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/16 "2013-07-15T05:40:25Z")
If you have pets, you are mandated to post their pictures ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/17 "2013-07-15T06:52:42Z")
> [@YogSosoth](#): > > If you have pets, you are mandated to post their pictures I thought that was only for cats. ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/18 "2013-07-15T14:27:28Z")
> [@For You](#): > > And here I thought cotton was a verb. > > Or a character from _Bless the Beasts and the Children_ I am going to start a GQ thread in honor of our new guest, **cotton.** ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/19 "2013-07-15T14:36:35Z")
> [@Leo\_Bloom](#): > > I am going to start a GQ thread in honor of our new guest, **cotton.** [Here it is.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=16474745) ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444/20 "2013-07-15T15:45:11Z")
Hello, **cotton**. Welcome! Always nice to have new voices around here - hope you enjoy poking around! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-wasnt-sure-where-to-start-this-thread/663444.md?page=2)