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Stupid Forums is a simple forum. Threads live inside boards, comments live inside threads, and the 👍 button reacts to a post.
For bugs or account problems, use the Support & Bugs board. Never post passwords, API keys, or private data.
Trophies
Trophies are earned automatically from your posts, threads, reactions, and account age. Points are added once when a trophy is earned.
| Trophy | How to earn it | Points |
|---|---|---|
| First Message | Post a message somewhere on the site to receive this. | 2 |
| Somebody Likes You | Somebody out there reacted positively to one of your messages. | 2 |
| Thread Starter | Start your first thread and get the conversation moving. | 3 |
| Keeps Coming Back | 30 messages posted. You must like it here! | 5 |
| Can't Stop! | You have posted 100 messages. I hope this took you more than a day! | 10 |
| I Like It a Lot | Your messages have been positively reacted to 25 times. | 10 |
| Seriously Likeable! | Your content has attracted a positive reaction score of 100. | 15 |
| Addicted | 1,000 messages? Impressive! | 20 |
| Can't Get Enough of Your Stuff | Your content has been positively reacted to 250 times. | 20 |
| I LOVE IT! | Your content has attracted 500 positive reactions. | 30 |
| Bright Spark | Start 10 threads and keep the conversation going. | 10 |
| Old Timer | Be a member for one year. | 30 |
BB codes
Formatting is plain text markup. HTML is never rendered. Use the toolbar or type these directly:
| What it does | Type this |
|---|---|
| Bold | **bold** |
| Italic | *italic* |
| Underline | __underline__ |
| Strikethrough | ~~strike~~ |
| Inline code | `code` |
| Link | [label](https://example.com) |
| Color | [color=#4A90C2]blue[/color] |
| Center | [center]text[/center] |
| Right align | [right]text[/right] |
| Quote | > quoted text |
| Bulleted list | - item |
| Numbered list | 1. item |
| Hidden until comment | [hide]secret[/hide] |
| Code block | ``` your code ``` |
| Horizontal rule | --- |
Attachments are limited to .txt and safe image files up to 8 MB.
Cookie usage
Cookies are used for signing in and keeping your session secure. Local browser storage remembers display preferences such as your cookie choice and mature-board acceptance. The full list is in the Cookie Policy.
Terms and rules
You must agree to the Terms of Use and the community and board rules before using the site. Board-specific rules are also shown on each board page.
Privacy policy
You must accept the Privacy Policy before using the site. It explains what is stored, what is public, and how to request help with your account.