# This is a test post **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [October 13, 2005, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126 "2005-10-13T21:23:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EricTW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f07891/32.png) [@EricTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EricTW)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2005, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/1 "2005-10-13T21:23:53Z")
just trying my first test post ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2005, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/2 "2005-10-14T21:34:31Z")
How’d that work for you? Was it everything you thought it would be? ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2005, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/3 "2005-10-14T23:00:05Z")
In order to obtain the results of your test, please complete this form (in triplicate) using a #2 pencil, enclose a check or money order for the amount specified on the form, and mail it in an envelope to the address also listed on the form. Keep in mind if the results you should receive six to eight weeks after you mail your form are not to your liking, there is no refund. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/4 "2005-10-15T11:09:21Z")
[Google is your friend.](http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=tests&btnG=Google+Search) **wink** ---
**Author:** ![Bike\_Rider](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Bike\_Rider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bike_Rider)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2005, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/5 "2005-10-18T22:05:30Z")
Testing a link [Cheesy tourist pic](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b33/jdpayton/Dan%20in%20India/HPIM0735.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hypnagogic_jerk/32/4252_2.png) [@Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypnagogic_Jerk)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2005, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/6 "2005-10-21T03:02:18Z")
Testing my signature. ---
**Author:** ![Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hypnagogic_jerk/32/4252_2.png) [@Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypnagogic_Jerk)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2005, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/7 "2005-10-21T03:04:11Z")
That’s odd. If I check “Show your signature” and then preview my post, I have to _recheck_ the box for it to show when I post for real. ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2005, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/8 "2005-10-21T03:34:40Z")
> [@Bike Rider](#): > > [Cheesy tourist pic](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b33/jdpayton/Dan%20in%20India/HPIM0735.jpg) It’s like he’s picking up the Taj MAhal!!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2005, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/9 "2005-10-21T03:47:56Z")
Ooh, I just learn this today lets try to [link to post 7](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=6707785) ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2005, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/10 "2005-10-21T03:49:00Z")
> [@jrfranchi](#): > > Ooh, I just learn this today lets try to [link to post 7](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=6707785) Well that was exciting. 😉😃 ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2005, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/11 "2005-10-21T03:49:35Z")
> [@Duckster](#): > > In order to obtain the results of your test, please complete this form (in triplicate) using a #2 pencil, enclose a check or money order for the amount specified on the form, and mail it in an envelope to the address also listed on the form. > > Keep in mind if the results you should receive six to eight weeks after you mail your form are not to your liking, there is no refund. What address should I use? ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2005, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/12 "2005-10-21T12:53:19Z")
> [@Governor Quinn](#): > > What address should I use? Just use the enclosed addressed postage-paid envelope. Duh. ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2005, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-a-test-post/326126/13 "2005-10-21T13:32:38Z")
[test pattern](http://www.ggninfo.com/PIX/TP-CBS.JPG)