User Names

mich · Post by **mich** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 03:08

I have noticed a growing trend over the last 12mths or so, of posters using the real name of someone instead of the user name when they reply to a posting, why?? Is it meant to show that you are one of the boy’s/girls and know a lot of the members personally??[ Egotistical]
Surly the whole point of having user names is to provide a little bit of anonymity and this is breaking that tradition, recently we have people posting under a user name and signing their post with their actual name, it seems a bit pointless to me.
If you choose a user name then that should be the name you wish to be known as and referred to as.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 10:25

Are you a little Grumpy this morning Mich?

I do use the posters name if I have have met/had lots of contact with them on the Forum, I call it friendly.

If you do not wish to divulge your real name that's fine, your choice.

Garythefish/Gazza/Gary.....Take your pick

Justin Time · Post by **Justin Time** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 11:02

Surly the whole point of having user names is to provide a little bit of anonymity and this is breaking that tradition

Sorry, can't really be bothered with whatever that tradition is that you mention. Those that post their names up in the manner in which you describe, usually know those they are conversing with, from various meetings. If we never organised meetings, and everything was kept to on forum contact, then yes, maybe sticking with usernames and not deviating would be the norm.

Go back to bed and when you get up, get out the opposite side this time.

Chris/Christian

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 13:18

"I'm Alfie Noakes."

"No, I'm Alfie Noakes."

Dav · Post by **Dav** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 13:55

You can't be serious.....

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///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 14:26

Geez.

I think it's friendly to call others by their first name and quite respectful if it's known to you. I've never come across anyone on this forum that has asked me not to use their first name and revert to their username for anonymity sake!

Oxford_gruen_II/Oxford/OGII/Conor/C

I respond to all.

mich · Post by **mich** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 22:46

garythefish wrote:Are you a little Grumpy this morning Mich?

This morning?? what do you mean, I am always grumpy it comes with age “GOMS” Grumpy old man syndrome.

To continue ::::: Some of us do use our first or Christian name but what ever name you choose actual or user, that is the one that should be used by other posters, it is just being polite otherwise why have user names?
If you can only be friendly using someone’s actual name then there is something wrong, it is internet protocol to use the user name whether you know the person or not. Grrrrrrrrrr, mumble mumble mumble.

PERRIN Z3M · Post by **PERRIN Z3M** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 23:03

What?

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Sat 26 Jan, 2008 23:27

Too much coffee ....

djrobbier · Post by **djrobbier** » Sun 27 Jan, 2008 01:33

Phew, I'm glad I chose not to use "Zed F**king 3" as my login. I would have been in a whole lot of trouble...

z head · Post by **z head** » Sun 27 Jan, 2008 08:23

Would anyone believe me if I said that Z head IS my real name.

Justin Time · Post by **Justin Time** » Sun 27 Jan, 2008 13:11

Mich, I think you may be in the minority of those who actually care about such things.

mich · Post by **mich** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 01:53

OK, OK, I know when to call it a day, I am in a minority of one, but remember most of the brilliant minds in history were also in a minority, so I don’t feel too bad.

Dav · Post by **Dav** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 08:46

mich wrote:OK, OK, I know when to call it a day, I am in a minority of one, but remember most of the brilliant minds in history were also in a minority, so I don’t feel too bad.

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icarus · Post by **icarus** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 14:12

There is nothing rational about it.

some refer to me as icarus at meets

I love it love it love it.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 14:16

I get called all sorts of things at meets..............not all to my face

whiteminks · Post by **whiteminks** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 14:17

I think you should rename yourself 'Blue M the fish'

now that your Gazza plate has gone to the van

spokey · Post by **spokey** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 14:19

garythefish wrote:I get called all sorts of things at meets..............not all to my face

That's because we can't always see your face!

whiteminks · Post by **whiteminks** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 14:19

spokey wrote:
garythefish wrote:I get called all sorts of things at meets..............not all to my face
That's because we can't always see your face!

How about 'garytheass' ?

z head · Post by **z head** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 14:23

Gary the Blue-Ass surely

Justin Time · Post by **Justin Time** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 14:29

No mention of Jodhpurs?

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 28 Jan, 2008 14:55

spokey wrote:
garythefish wrote:I get called all sorts of things at meets..............not all to my face
That's because we can't always see your face!

I only show my good side