# Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 2, 2000, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210 "2000-06-02T14:49:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![jab1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee7513/32.png) [@jab1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jab1)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2000, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/201 "2000-08-09T18:45:12Z")
Pointless revival of long-dead thread intended to pad post count and raise thread replies to an even 200. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/202 "2000-09-21T18:34:44Z")
Post to even more longer dead thread (which has fallen to page 10 or after) picking up conversation as if no time had passed, ignorant of fact that thread is, indeed, dead. Obligatory posts of “WTF?!?!” and confusion over previous poster’s long-passed attitude on subject when reader neglected to check date on first glance. Poster’s Screen Name * * * Outre sig line ---
**Author:** ![Phobos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Phobos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phobos)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/203 "2000-09-21T19:29:26Z")
> [@](#): > > quote about this ancient thread agreement. waste-of-time link to other thread containing nostalgia about this thread ---
**Author:** ![Pembridge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecae2f/32.png) [@Pembridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pembridge)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/204 "2000-09-21T22:25:04Z")
Pointless comment by newbie who mistakenly thinks the thread has been revived simply because 2 other people posted in it today. Self-depreciating comment about being a newbie, made to give regulars the impression that poster is humble. “Obscure quote from obscure comic strip that nobody else finds funny” ---
**Author:** ![Hamadryad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@Hamadryad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamadryad)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2000, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/205 "2000-09-21T23:23:57Z")
Expression of disbelief that thread has been revived. Reference to other, similar thread recently started. Note that link to other thread has already been posted. Self-referential witty comment concerning poster’s likelihood of finally killing thread once and for all. Reference to other thread-killers/molosters. Second expression of disbelief at revival of thread. \<\\> Comment poster thinks is witty, which other posters think is lame. Smiley, denoting poster’s belief in his/her own wittiness. Pointless, stupid flirtation with no originality whatsoever, aimed at one of The Usual Suspects. * * * Completely non-witty sig line. ---
**Author:** ![dougie\_monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2001, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/206 "2001-01-18T20:49:19Z")
Gratuitous biting off of head, actually having a degree of value in answering question posted in OP. ---
**Author:** ![King\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7bcc69/32.png) [@King\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Rat)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/207 "2001-09-20T04:49:53Z")
Witty opening sentence Statement of such a general and genial nature that no one could really argue with it A few smilies Hits “submit” prematu ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/208 "2001-09-20T04:54:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Hamadryad \* > Reference to other thread-killers/mol **o** sters. Gratuitous anal spelling observation: **molester**. Statement of poster’s designated major in college and indication of relevance to this thread/post/message board. Knowledge that this will irk/annoy/piss off other posters. Feigned tossing-aside of such knowledge. Attempt to be witty. * * * Sig line quoting once-humorous post from fellow doper, which is less amusing each time. ---
**Author:** ![drewbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drewbert/32/15890_2.png) [@drewbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewbert)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/209 "2001-09-20T05:13:11Z")
Gentle reminder that yes, in fact, [url=“[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=24126](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=24126)”]moloster\*\* is a word, at least on this board. – sig. ---
**Author:** ![Karellen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/779978/32.png) [@Karellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karellen)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/210 "2001-09-20T05:16:19Z")
Vague, OP-irrelevant, unintentionally trolling attempt to mention events of September 11. Poorly edited contemplation of relevance of events to perceived revival of thread. Self-deprecating expression of uncertainty regarding protocol on post-modern-themed threads. Pre-emptive apology. Splelling error. ---
**Author:** ![drewbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drewbert/32/15890_2.png) [@drewbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewbert)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/211 "2001-09-20T05:18:20Z")
Curse. Loud curse. Claim that this is the first time poster has ever made a mistake like this. Mistake blamed on late hour, lack of caffeine, etc. [Second attempt](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=24126). Promise to use preview this time. ---
**Author:** ![bibliophage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bibliophage/32/7615_2.png) [@bibliophage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bibliophage)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/212 "2001-09-20T05:33:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by drewbert \* > \*\*Curse. Loud curse. \*\* Cranky observation of what forum we’re in. Admonishement not to repeat the offense. screen name position, forum ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/213 "2001-09-20T05:33:41Z")
Post with incorrect vB code {url][www.google.com](http://www.google.com) ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/214 "2001-09-20T05:36:04Z")
Post bemoaning previous post with incorrect B code. Now with corrected vB code [www.google.com](http://www.google.com). Gratuitous reference to poster’s post count. Hi Opal. ---
**Author:** ![sturmhauke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@sturmhauke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sturmhauke)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/215 "2001-09-20T07:17:23Z")
Irrelevant reference to difficulties separating microwaved frozen burritos from paper towel while simutaneously typing with only one hand. ---
**Author:** ![King\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7bcc69/32.png) [@King\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Rat)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/216 "2001-09-20T15:57:31Z")
Expressions of relief from poster who revived thread that poster wasn’t flamed for reviving thread. Statement designed to be of such a general nature that no one can really argue with it. Statement showing that poster should have left well enough alone simply by reviving thread instead of making further comments. Declaration that poster has been on the boards for one year. Statement designed to be of such a general nature that no one can really argue with it. ---
**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:** [September 20, 2001, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/217 "2001-09-20T15:58:38Z")
Semi-newbie jumps into thread\* with comment about long-forgotten OP. Manages to work in annoying reference to [language](http://esperanto.ca/toronto/)\*\*. Inserts reference to city of origin/recent personal experience/lame joke. Realises that he will probably kill thread once again. Wishes he could flirt with, well, anyone, but knows he is far too clueless and non-observant. Resigns self to looking on in envy. [sup]\*Gratuitous footnote number one. **Another gratuitous** \* footnote. \*\*\*Yet another footnote, this time referencing a previous footnote.[/sup] * * * Short but annoying .sig in another language. ---
**Author:** ![Nocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc348/32.png) [@Nocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nocturne)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/218 "2001-09-20T18:45:02Z")
Annex of the entire thread as property of Nocturneburgh. Mod steps in and threatens Nocturne for move. Nocturne replies that the thread is rightfully Nocturne’s property because it was part of Nocturneburgh in the past. Mods convene; say Nocturne can annex only her own post and the one before. Nocturne annexes entire thread anyhow. Thus, history repeats itself. ---
**Author:** ![Torgo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@Torgo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Torgo)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/219 "2001-09-20T19:42:26Z")
Pointless reference to anal sex. ---
**Author:** ![tisiphone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@tisiphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tisiphone)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2001, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210/220 "2001-09-20T19:51:57Z")
:rolleyes smiley: Supercilious remark meant to indicate poster’s status as “In The Know”. Fatuous remark that totally negates above. ## Further snide remarks about beatings and dead equines. cryptic sig [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210.md?page=12)