# The SDMB Mentor Program **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 26, 2003, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304 "2003-04-26T12:36:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Tusculan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecd19e/32.png) [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2003, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/41 "2003-04-28T19:21:05Z")
**Anahita** , instead of using BASIC, you should make a HTML page. Sorry, stupid geek joke. But then, what most people do is look at a page that looks pretty, then look at the source, and modify the bits you want different. Start simple, then try to expand your repertoire. Using HTML editors with an instant viewing options are very handy. There are a few sites that teach the basics of HTML. ---
**Author:** ![Tusculan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecd19e/32.png) [@Tusculan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tusculan)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2003, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/42 "2003-04-28T19:31:06Z")
Look at the [Yahoo HTML tutorial category](http://dir.yahoo.com/Computers_and_Internet/Data_Formats/HTML/Guides_and_Tutorials/) for links. I learned it that way, several years ago. Getting really good, however, takes more time and patience than I was willing to spend. ---
**Author:** ![Iteki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/eada6e/32.png) [@Iteki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iteki)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2003, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/43 "2003-04-28T20:11:34Z")
Well crap, my post got eaten. Anahita, here is the only link you need to get started. [http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/kids/index.html](http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/kids/index.html) It is webmonkeys kids site. Explains it all nicely. If you need hand-holding or stuff explained, then please feel free to mail me at the addy in the earlier post. I dig web-dev. ---
**Author:** ![Iteki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/eada6e/32.png) [@Iteki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iteki)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/44 "2003-05-05T20:24:30Z")
Rekoned this deserved a baby-bump to hear how people are doing, and to give others the chance to hook up. Flymaster is going to be my coding pappy, and I am all ready to start teaching LilyoftheValley Swedish. My other protogé is coming along wonderfully, even if he has obtained a rather strange russian accent (he is Irish). Any other dopers looking for mentors, or do any of the ones we already have have an update for us? :dying of curiousity: ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/45 "2003-05-05T21:08:11Z")
I’m in the process of changing my major from Journalism to English, and wouldn’t mind advice on what to read or what to do to prepare myself for the change in writing styles this will entail. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/46 "2003-05-05T21:16:32Z")
I’m in the process of changing my major from Journalism to English, and wouldn’t mind advice on what to read or what to do to prepare myself for the change in writing styles this will entail. ---
**Author:** ![green\_dragon\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/13edae/32.png) [@green\_dragon\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/green_dragon_1)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/47 "2003-05-05T21:43:14Z")
anyone wants help with maths or physics up to and including degree level, drop me a line - either MSN at [david\_warwickuni@hotmail.com](mailto:david_warwickuni@hotmail.com) or AIM at gdscrnname4900 Cheers, DC ---
**Author:** ![green\_dragon\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/13edae/32.png) [@green\_dragon\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/green_dragon_1)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/48 "2003-05-05T21:44:37Z")
that’s an underscore between david and warwickuni there folks ---
**Author:** ![JungleLove](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@JungleLove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JungleLove)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2003, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/49 "2003-05-05T21:56:45Z")
Hmmm… - I order a lot of books for our library & am a master Amazon surfer, so anyone looking for a good book to read. - And I can help people improve their search skills using EBSCO or Gale Group databases and other proprietary (library) databases. - I can help people with cross stitch or embroidery questions. - Or learning Microsoft keyboard shortcuts. Those are good to know. Sign me up for Conversational Spanish. The Texas state demographer said, “Learn Spanish! Now.” Anyone willing to offer a master course/good tips on house cleaning? Seriously. There’s got to be an easier way. ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/50 "2003-05-06T03:28:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Biggirl \* > Anybody in expert in making a million dollars in a year or less? Well, I’m certainly an expert on making less than a million dollars a year – much less! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![green\_bladder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/73ab20/32.png) [@green\_bladder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/green_bladder)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2003, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304/51 "2003-05-06T11:50:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by green\_bladder \* > \*\*I’m up for a language exchange 🙂 \*\* Thanks for the bump, \*\* Iteki, \*\* because I just remembered something. I was wondering if there is anyone out there who could assist me with picking up basic \*\* esperanto. \*\* Cheers. 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-mentor-program/171304.md?page=2)