Hobby Dreamer Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 A lot of us have user names and that makes sense, but I was wondering if we could sign our messages with our first names to better get to know each other? It just seems more personal and easier to remember... What do you think? Rick Link to comment
KenS Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Well, in my case I think it's redundant. But it's not a bad idea. I know I've called a few people by the wrong name. On the other hand, if someone wants to be known by their nickname (and is willing to live with whatever people abbreviate it to) I don't see anything wrong with that. Perhaps people who want to be addressed by their first name or a specific short-form of their nickname could put that in their signature in a specifc form? Link to comment
Tecchan Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I don't sign my messages as I have a nickname. On the contrary, I find a lot easier if we stick to our username (if it's your own name it's fine then). I dont find names easier to remember on a forum. If I read a message saying "Go see Mike's pictures" without a link or anything, I'm pretty much fucked... If I'm told to go see "SuperDensha"s layout, at least I can search this name on the forum. It's either you have a nickname and you use it, or you use your real name. Otherwise it's no use having a nickname, it's just confusing for newbies and people coming to the forum not often. This is only my own opinion. Link to comment
Kamiyacho Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 On the other hand, if someone wants to be known by their nickname (and is willing to live with whatever people abbreviate it to) I don't see anything wrong with that. Not sure anyone should (or would want to) abbreviate 神谷町 and address me as 神様. Link to comment
scott Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Are you kidding? We're already building a shrine to your scenery-making skills! Link to comment
Kabutoni Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 My nickname is partially part of my first name (Toni), so I couldn't care less. If people just refer to the nicknames all is fine, right? If not, change your nickname to your real name. Link to comment
CaptOblivious Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hi, I'm Don. I answer to either my nickname or my real name, but I try very hard to stick to nicknames here to avoid confusion (including my own!) Link to comment
bill937ca Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Bet you know my first name!! Link to comment
Mudkip Orange Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Sounds like a great idea, I am all for this plan. ---Mudkip 1 Link to comment
westfalen Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 As long as you don't call me late for dinner. Alvin Link to comment
Guest ___ Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Ok --- Renaldo, announce the Rrrrrr, makes it sound more sexy. Link to comment
CaptOblivious Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Ok --- Renaldo, announce the Rrrrrr, makes it sound more sexy. Or like a pirate ;) But you can call me Edwardo! Link to comment
Guest ___ Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Hmmm. well I suppose I could be a Spanish pirate. Or better yet a Ninja Pirate. Link to comment
marknewton Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 A lot of us have user names and that makes sense, but I was wondering if we could sign our messages with our first names... I always have. Cheers, Mark. Link to comment
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