I see that you in fact did not follow the asterisks in this post:
http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/good-jokes/page/34#post-542677
(I posted the intended final link there.)
As for my post in the candy thread, here it is, but first, the thread’s title (and thus its “original question”):
“Should Jews Give Candy This Coming Monday Night?”
Randomex: Yes. In fact, I think this should be bumped every week, to the delight of all children living near CR readers (and their dentists.)
I made use of the technique earlier as well, as I noted here: