Skeedz FAQ

What does the word 'skeedz' mean?
Nothing, really. It was originally coined as a replacement term for 'cannabis' as a practical joke by some of the original members of this website to annoy the people on the Yahooka Forums. We're even in the Urban Dictionary.

Why can't I post on the forums?
You must first register and log in before you can post. Click here to register.

How do I connect to the skeedz chat room?
Please see the IRC guide. It has been moved to the guides page.

So what is the purpose of this site?
We are just a group of people who like to talk a lot of shit on a message board.

Why is Courtney Love such a skanky ho'?
Some things even I cannot answer.

Who maintains this website?
Me. My name is Josh, I was born in New Zealand in 1975 and I now live in Queensland, Australia. I like alternative rock, beer, Natalie Portman, and of course, computers. I dislike animals, buying clothes, and most people.

Where are the rest of you guys from?
Mostly USA, UK, Australia, and The Netherlands.

How long has this site been around?
Since July 2001. The skeedz.com domain was registered September 2002.

So how did it all start?
The core members of skeedz are from the former marilyn-manson.com forums. An internet rogue known by the hacker alias 'LennyHendrix' was singlehandedly responsible for skeedz's explosive growth throughout the 2003-2004 period.

Where does the name 'eicar' come from?
It's the name of an antivirus test file. More information here.

Do you drink Fosters?
Hell no.

But I heard all Australians drink Fosters?
No. Consider this quote from the Wikipedia: "While popular in many countries, particularly where it is brewed locally, Foster's Lager does not enjoy widespread popularity in Australia." The poms love it though.

Who moderates the forums?
I do.

Can I be a moderator/admin?
No.

Who finances the running of this site?
BBG sponsored the first 2 years of domain name registration, and also the mIRCStats program which generates our IRC Statistics. All the other associated costs are absorbed by me, since I prefer to keep skeedz.com ad-free.

Can I make a donation to skeedz?
Absolutely, any donations are very much appreciated. To donate, click on the PayPal icon below. Money received will be directed towards server upgrades, software licensing, bandwidth costs, etc.

Your site is too wide for my screen! Can't you fix that??
Not really. This site is optimized for 800x600 pixels or more. If you're using less than that, you're gonna have some ghey side-scrolling to do. Please increase your desktop resolution and/or get a new monitor.

Your site looks really fucked, the layout is all dicked up. Why?
This site is tested in Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer 7 and the code is XHTML 1.0 Transitional compliant. If you're having problems with a different browser, consider switching to Firefox.

How is it that all of your female members are so hot?
Stop asking dumb questions and join the forum so you can start talking to them.

Which HTML/PHP editor do you use?
EditPlus 2.

Which graphics editor is better - Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop?
I prefer Paint Shop Pro, it's much easier to learn and use. But I guess it all comes down to what you need. Photoshop supposedly has more advanced features... most of which I obviously have no use for.

I am offended by nudity. Will your forums be suitable for me?
No. Please close your browser right now and never come here again.

Where do the random pics come from?
These are all images that have been attached to forum posts. Only jpeg images are included in the random pic selection.

I don't like your news stories, why don't you post current events?
Go to CNN.com if you want that shit. Or turn on your TV.

My computer keeps crashing, freezing, farting, and spontaneously combusting. Can you fix it for free?
Do I look like fuckin' charity tech support? Fix that piece of shit yourself.

Where did this rash on my scrotum come from?
I am sorry but I have no idea. Please see a doctor.

Why is this site so slow?
Because it is hosted on my home DSL internet connection with only 512kbps of upstream bandwidth. And I'm probably downloading porn.

How did you get the latest versions of Apache, PHP etc on your Debian machine? The apt repository only shows older versions.
I compile my own binaries from the latest source code. Oh yes, I am a nerd. :)

Where is the skeedz.com server located?
At my home - Caloundra, Queensland, Australia.