# So I'm new to posting here, anything I should know? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 27, 2005, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692 "2005-05-27T01:01:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/regallag_the_axe/32/445_2.png) [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/21 "2005-05-27T04:44:31Z")
Oh, and one more sugestion; you might want a drink, or, you know, _six_ before we get to go(at) time. Heh. Heh. Heh. ---
**Author:** ![Feydeau](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/df788c/32.png) [@Feydeau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feydeau)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/22 "2005-05-27T06:14:21Z")
> [@Longgrain](#): > > Rules, guidelines, etc. > > I’ve know about this web site for years, and always enjoyed reading Cecil’s articals and your comments in the GQ forums, so i thought I’d give you guys a try. > > As for me, I’m an artist (actually I work at a grocery store) who has done some writting, so I may be looking into your Cafe Society Forum real soon. > > So what advice can you give me to help me fit in. Well, _I’m_ obviously not the person to ask. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/23 "2005-05-27T15:41:48Z")
Welcome to the boards! 🙂 As already said, **don’t be a jerk**. This is a quality board with keen moderators. Make a contribution! **Do give cites to back up your claims**. If you think evolution and creationism are equally valid, show the evidence. **Have a look at the contents of each forum**. It’s much easier to find and understand your threads if you put them in the right place. **We 8 txtspk!** :smack: Don’t worry about odd references to initiation rituals. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/24 "2005-05-27T16:01:40Z")
> [@glee](#): > > Don’t worry about odd references to initiation rituals. :eek: Yes, don’t worry about that at all, **Longgrain**. There are no initation rites here. Those are just stories some folks like to tell to scare the newbies. Ignore them. They’re just being mean. Unlike me. I’m nice. In fact, here…why not have a seat in this nice, cozy chair here? Ignore those clamps and restraints…in fact, you can’t see them. There ya go. Can I get you a nice, cool beverage? Something with a straw in it, perhaps? ---
**Author:** ![Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/779978/32.png) [@Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazon_Floozy_Goddess)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/25 "2005-05-27T16:43:54Z")
Everyone here, Atheists included, worship the great Og. So remember to phrase things correctly, eg… “For _Og’s_ sake” “Thank _Og_” do this and you will be fine. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/26 "2005-05-27T17:14:48Z")
Remember to post in detail the embarring moments of the catastrophe that is your life. Admit it is…just like ours. Bonus points given for somehow utilizing the words ‘masterbating like a motherfuck’ in a public place without any legal hassles. What kinda artist are you? Welcome aboard and don’t mind the goat. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/27 "2005-05-27T18:41:33Z")
Figure out who the sane, well-adjusted Dopers are. Avoid these people at all costs. Fortunately, this is not difficult, as they are quite rare. Think of us as a society of folks, 90% of whom should have chosen the blue pill. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/28 "2005-05-27T18:50:36Z")
Be yourself! Welcome to the boards, I’m your resident goddess of love… (Pssst! Have we cleaned out the initiation chamber yet?) ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/29 "2005-05-27T20:00:20Z")
…and be _very_ careful of **Kythereia** ’s arrows. ---
**Author:** ![Daithi\_Lacha](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/daithi_lacha/32/5430_2.png) [@Daithi\_Lacha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daithi_Lacha)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2005, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/30 "2005-05-27T20:45:23Z")
OK, I’ve got the paddles and the _really_ old joke book at the ready! ---
**Author:** ![Cheez\_Whia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d26b3c/32.png) [@Cheez\_Whia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheez_Whia)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2005, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/31 "2005-05-28T02:52:57Z")
And when come back, bring pie. ---
**Author:** ![Longgrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ba8739/32.png) [@Longgrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Longgrain)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2005, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/32 "2005-05-28T03:08:41Z")
> [@Cheez\_Whia](#): > > And when come back, bring pie. Will do… What kind of pie would you like? ---
**Author:** ![Cheez\_Whia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d26b3c/32.png) [@Cheez\_Whia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheez_Whia)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2005, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/33 "2005-05-28T03:28:48Z")
Banana Cream. ---
**Author:** ![FilmGeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@FilmGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FilmGeek)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2005, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/34 "2005-05-28T03:37:34Z")
Learn to love stories about [pimples and nasty boils](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=106449&highlight=pimple). Learn to TELL stories about pimples and boils. Oh, and don’t bump old threads, with exceptions. You’ll learn what those exceptions are, eventually. ---
**Author:** ![GrizzRich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@GrizzRich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrizzRich)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2005, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/35 "2005-05-28T04:00:12Z")
#3… “Hi Op…” …oh, I just can’t… ---
**Author:** ![GrizzRich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@GrizzRich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrizzRich)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2005, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/36 "2005-05-28T04:06:54Z")
…what am I saying… I can’t resist!!!.. "#3 - “Hi Opal!” " “I burning you dog.” “All your base are belong to us.” “How _YOU_ doin’?” “1920’s Style Death Ray” and… (already used here) “when come back, bring pie” … usually, use of any of the above phrases is frowned upon. Oh sure, they’re funny for a while. ---
**Author:** ![Triskadecamus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2005, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/37 "2005-05-28T04:33:57Z")
There is a difference between what you know, and what is so. Hearing about it is not a bad thing, although it might seem that way. When you make a mistake around here, you will hear about it. It doesn’t mean that other things you have to say are not appreciated. It just means you made a mistake. We will mock you. Heck, on a good day, we mock ourselves. Welcome By the way, the term “moderator” should not be confused with normal language usage of the various forms of the root word “moderate.” However, they are generally harmless when not wearing their distinctive hats. ## Tris “Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty.” ~ Erwin Schrodinger ~ ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/38 "2005-05-30T17:07:17Z")
> [@Hal Briston](#): > > …and be _very_ careful of **Kythereia** ’s arrows. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/39 "2005-05-30T17:30:50Z")
Develop a thick skin. Regardless of the cogency of your argument, the intellect behind your thoughts and the flawless cites for documentation, if you misspell ONE FREAKING WORD, someone will be all over you about it. By the way, it’s **articles** , not 'articals. ---
**Author:** ![SnakesCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2005, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692/40 "2005-05-30T18:24:06Z")
Don’t be afraid! What am I saying? Be afraid - be very afraid. There are \*\*squacks \*\* out there! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-new-to-posting-here-anything-i-should-know/305692.md?page=3)