Frequently Asked Questions

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. New user registrations are disabled from time to time.

Who maintains this website?
A mysterious recluse who goes by the name Josh Sanchez.

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.

So how did it all start?
The core members of skeedz are from the former marilyn-manson.com forums.

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

Does Josh drink Fosters?
No.

But don't all Australians drink Fosters?
No. It's nasty, that's why most of it is exported to the USA.

Who moderates the forums?
The Skeedz Forums are essentially unmoderated.

Can I be a moderator/admin?
Probably not.

Your site looks f**ked, the layout is all screwed up. Why?
This site is tested in the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer, and the code is XHTML 1.0 Transitional compliant. If you're having problems with a different browser, consider switching to Firefox.

Which HTML/PHP editor is used to create the code behind Skeedz?
EditPlus.

Which graphics editor is better - Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop?
Probably Photoshop but Paint Shop Pro is cheaper and easier to use.

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. At this time, only jpeg images are included in the random pic selection.

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

Why is this site so slow?
Because it is hosted on a home DSL internet connection with a crappy amount of upstream bandwidth.

Where is the skeedz server located?
North Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.