View Poll Results: User Name vs Real Name
I prefer to be addressed with my user name



21
63.64%
I prefer you use my real name



12
36.36%
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User Name vs Real Name
One reason I asked was, If I see a reply and the persons real/nick name is used, I don`t always know who the original statement came from, or what context the original post was in. If the username is used, I can go back and very easily see what was said.
I`m not gonna go through everyone who`s posted profile to see who is who, and that`s a crap shoot also when two people with the same name have posted in the thread.
I`m not sure if the profile area was necessarily made visible so that you have an option of names to address other members by.
It`s sorta strange to have someone checking your profile every time you post.
Bottom line: my username is there for you to address me by, whether it`s my real name or not, not an option to be disregarded just because you can find my real name... Unless I`ve said otherwise, That`s disrespectful...
I`m not gonna go through everyone who`s posted profile to see who is who, and that`s a crap shoot also when two people with the same name have posted in the thread.
I`m not sure if the profile area was necessarily made visible so that you have an option of names to address other members by.
It`s sorta strange to have someone checking your profile every time you post.
Bottom line: my username is there for you to address me by, whether it`s my real name or not, not an option to be disregarded just because you can find my real name... Unless I`ve said otherwise, That`s disrespectful...
Ok BB (as I have seen you called) or Black Beauty which ever way you prefer, I do not think anyone will call you by your real name. Seems that this thread and your poll was a little useless. Seems more like someone called you by your name and you did not like it. IF that is the case you should have just taken it to a PM to clear it up.
Since the profile is something you do when you join/enter the membership, you have no reason to think the profile will be used on a regular basis, nor can you un-profile.
The simplest solution would be for members to address each other w/usernames, but that may be too simple...
The simplest solution would be for members to address each other w/usernames, but that may be too simple...

