Real names on the forum?

^Hyperion^ · May 13th, 2006, 19:06

Yeah , I think it'd be a great idea. Admins , what do you think about it ?

MMMiles! · May 13th, 2006, 19:13

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Originally Posted by ^Hyperion^

Yeah , I think it'd be a great idea. Admins , what do you think about it ?

Well, it's poll option #2, actually.

Freedom Fighter · May 13th, 2006, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Grim Fandango

Also if you do implement this, that means we can finally find out just exactly how many "seans" there are on ASC.

That calculation could break my computer.

Kanyon · May 13th, 2006, 19:26

I like the idea of First name with Last Initial.

I think that should be made a seperate option for the poll, just to be clear for voting purposes. I think having people's last names available for public knowledge might open up somewhat of a can of worms, but initial I think is good enough.

Carvs · May 13th, 2006, 19:35

I like the idea. I would only want to put up my first name though. Maybe last initial like other people have mentioned.

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Originally Posted by Grim Fandango

...that means we can finally find out just exactly how many "seans" there are on ASC.

One right here, lol.

Trader rating · May 13th, 2006, 19:38

it should be kept private, but should be required to register...Only avaliable to see by age verifies, mods and admins. Could help resolve issues and track people who use several accounts(scammers, assholes, banned people, etc). No user could access the real name unless and incident occured and then an admin could release the real name if they saw fit.

JourneyMan · May 13th, 2006, 21:10

+1 having first name and last initial under current handle

swatt13 · May 13th, 2006, 22:32

i think when you get age verified, your name and particulars should be recorded. so when people check out your profile, they can see you real name and province at least, then that way a person could calculate shipping charges themselves. and also if a deal goes awry, someone has the contact info ect so you can do something about it, rather than making a thread "got screwed by xxxxxxx"

Man Solo · May 13th, 2006, 23:24

I like the idea of first name and last initial.
That way you have SOME info to go on. I know the names of about 50 people who frequent asc just from deals and meeting at games and so on. Know the first name of everyone would be pretty neat.

conrad · May 13th, 2006, 23:43

Especially easy when your one of 2 people with that last name in Canada. Got a call asking for a doctor with the same last name so I was like "WTF? uhh sure" and gave them my dad who they thaught was that doctor.... they laughed when they found out its the wrong guy.

Agree, First name, and last initial

BloodSport · May 13th, 2006, 23:49

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Originally Posted by swatt13

i think when you get age verified, your name and particulars should be recorded. so when people check out your profile, they can see you real name and province at least, then that way a person could calculate shipping charges themselves. and also if a deal goes awry, someone has the contact info ect so you can do something about it, rather than making a thread "got screwed by xxxxxxx"

Real names are recorded and stored when age verified, but are not publicly available.

Ghillie973 · May 13th, 2006, 23:50

I say go for first name and last initial.

Deftonius · May 13th, 2006, 23:50

But....Deftonius IS my real name.

...I'm....Polish?

Bender · May 14th, 2006, 00:09

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Originally Posted by Deftonius

But....Deftonius IS my real name.

...I'm....Polish?

So ... what happens when your ASC name is your real name? Do we get to create other 'fake' real names? If so I want to be Todd.

Aquamarine · May 14th, 2006, 00:40

Meh, I prefer people not knowing exactly who the fuck I am. 'Chris' and 'Poz' are quite good enough for me, thank you very much.

Although if someone does a Google cross-reference search, it'll turn up my full name in a heartbeat.

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View Poll Results: Would you like to see real names used on this forum?
Definitely. Being anonymous doesn't help the community - we should be using real names.	29	7.97%
Yes, but only show it in my profile, or under my username - I want to keep my callsign!	105	28.85%
Yes, but only as an option - I'll post my real name if I feel comfortable sharing it publicly.	106	29.12%
Not really, but I'd go along with it.	32	8.79%
No, definitely not.	51	14.01%
Yes, but only my first name and initial of my last	41	11.26%
Voters: 364. You may not vote on this poll

May 13th, 2006, 19:06	#16
^Hyperion^ Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec	Yeah , I think it'd be a great idea. Admins , what do you think about it ? __________________

May 13th, 2006, 23:24	#24
Man Solo Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto	I like the idea of first name and last initial. That way you have SOME info to go on. I know the names of about 50 people who frequent asc just from deals and meeting at games and so on. Know the first name of everyone would be pretty neat. __________________ Paying also sufficent attention to third personell.

May 13th, 2006, 19:26	#19
Kanyon Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Markham, Ontario	I like the idea of First name with Last Initial. I think that should be made a seperate option for the poll, just to be clear for voting purposes. I think having people's last names available for public knowledge might open up somewhat of a can of worms, but initial I think is good enough.

May 13th, 2006, 19:38	#21
Droc Guest Trader rating	it should be kept private, but should be required to register...Only avaliable to see by age verifies, mods and admins. Could help resolve issues and track people who use several accounts(scammers, assholes, banned people, etc). No user could access the real name unless and incident occured and then an admin could release the real name if they saw fit.

May 13th, 2006, 23:43	#25
conrad Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver ,BC	Especially easy when your one of 2 people with that last name in Canada. Got a call asking for a doctor with the same last name so I was like "WTF? uhh sure" and gave them my dad who they thaught was that doctor.... they laughed when they found out its the wrong guy. Agree, First name, and last initial __________________ Current Arsenal: TM AK-47, KSC G19 Heavy Weight, 2 Academy TMP Springers Owned previously: KJ Vertec M9 Elite, Two no name m9 springers Current Project Gun: TM M14 OD, awaiting upgrade parts.

May 13th, 2006, 23:50	#27
Ghillie973 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Petawawa	I say go for first name and last initial. __________________ Age Rep for Petawawa Area

May 13th, 2006, 23:50	#28
Deftonius Troll Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa	But....Deftonius IS my real name. ...I'm....Polish?

May 14th, 2006, 00:40	#30
Aquamarine PanSexual Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asakusa, Japan	Meh, I prefer people not knowing exactly who the fuck I am. 'Chris' and 'Poz' are quite good enough for me, thank you very much. Although if someone does a Google cross-reference search, it'll turn up my full name in a heartbeat. __________________

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