To all members not reading the rules.....concerning names in posts

[ElCabron]

I don't understand why it's not mandatory for people to put their name by every post, not just "opinionated" ones. Just add it to your tagline, or underneath your avatar. There are some guys that have been posting here for years and I still have no idea what their actual names are. If you really need anonymity, maybe a public forum isn't for you.

-Ryan

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by ElCabron

I don't understand why it's not mandatory for people to put their name by every post, not just "opinionated" ones. Just add it to your tagline, or underneath your avatar. There are some guys that have been posting here for years and I still have no idea what their actual names are. If you really need anonymity, maybe a public forum isn't for you.

-Ryan

Let's find out!

Hey Leon, why is it not mandatory for everyone to have their name by every post...Ryan would like to know

Either way, I don't think it's a big deal if you do or not. I respect the rules put in place and try to knowingly honor them, but I have no problem if someone doesn't want to put their name out there per the rules. Otherwise, I think if someone wants you to know their name, they'll tell you.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by ElCabron

I don't understand why it's not mandatory for people to put their name by every post, not just "opinionated" ones. Just add it to your tagline, or underneath your avatar. There are some guys that have been posting here for years and I still have no idea what their actual names are. If you really need anonymity, maybe a public forum isn't for you.

-Ryan

Imagine if somebody like Derek Jeter, a man that is intensely private, collected vintage baseball cards, and in an attempt to learn more about his hobby, he signed up on Net 54. He could ask questions, and participate in general discussions, while maintaining his privacy at the same time. If he were forced to disclose his real name, think about the number of questions, and requests, he'd be inundated with.

There are over 70,000 active members on this forum, and nearly 200,000 in total. There are bound to be some pretty famous people among them. In fact, we know that there are. They should be able to log on and enjoy themselves the same way that you or I do.

[wonkaticket]

Not sure I care either way. However I will say the only thing that has ever come out of posting my name. Was making Nash's website with a public tally of my spending habits and ending up on another guys website as part of his daily blog about chickens, Jeff Lichtman and so on. So I can see why some folks say no thanks and keep to the shadows.

[barrysloate]

It's nice to know with whom you are communicating, and I've always thought everyone should put their name out. But after giving it a little more consideration, I think Leon has found the right balance. You can discuss Drum backs anonymously, but if you want to badmouth a dealer put your name out. It is amazing the things people will say on a chatboard when they can do so anonymously and not have to be accountable for it.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Imagine if somebody like Derek Jeter, a man that is intensely private, collected vintage baseball cards, and in an attempt to learn more about his hobby, he signed up on Net 54. He could ask questions, and participate in general discussions, while maintaining his privacy at the same time. If he were forced to disclose his real name, think about the number of questions, and requests, he'd be inundated with.

There are over 70,000 active members on this forum, and nearly 200,000 in total. There are bound to be some pretty famous people among them. In fact, we know that there are. They should be able to log on and enjoy themselves the same way that you or I do.

I used to collect comic books and was a member of a very small forum. There was a meeting at comic con and everyone was shocked when Billy Corrigan showed up. He was a member of the board and nobody knew.


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[Leon]

As John mentioned, there can be reasons when folks don't want to be known but still participate. One long time member (still is) has/had a public position and didn't think it would be good for him to be known. There are some people who just don't want to be known on a public chat board. I sort of understand.

However, It's not like names are really that searchable if you put spaces or characters, periods etc.....in between a few letters. But we have debated this many, many times over the years. It is a solid rule that, while is much more difficult to enforce than having it all one way or the other, is best for our forum. I am always open for debate but would be shocked if there was a convincing reason (in my mind) to change.

As I said previously, I am on a few other boards, and when someone throws barbs your way it really stinks to not know who the coward is. I feel strongly that people need stand behind what they say if it is controversial or opinionated. And I side on the name needing to be there if it is a close call. This rule and our registration process causes a few folks not to be members, and that is a good thing in my mind. If they want to be 100% anonymous and not give contact info to me, or not play by our rules, then so be it. There are plenty of other forums that allow anonymity.

[barrysloate]

I find it funny that people will put their entire lives out on Facebook- what they had for dinner, how many times they went to the bathroom, and even include pictures- but when it comes to Net54, they become very secretive. I'm the first to admit I don't really understand the FB phenomenon and the information age. I guess some of the older generation have been left behind.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I find it funny that people will put their entire lives out on Facebook- what they had for dinner, how many times they went to the bathroom, and even include pictures- but when it comes to Net54, they become very secretive. I'm the first to admit I don't really understand the FB phenomenon and the information age. I guess some of the older generation have been left behind.

I think Facebook has gotten to the point of ridiculousness. Why does everyone need to know where you are all the time?


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[bnorth]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

I think Facebook has gotten to the point of ridiculousness. Why does everyone need to know where you are all the time?


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Yes the criminals do. Then they know when to rob your house or abduct someone.

[Gary Dunaier]

My real name is Johann Gambolputty de von Ausfern-schplenden-schlitter-crasscrenbon-fried-digger-dingle-dangle-dongle-dungle-burstein-von-knacker-thrasher-apple-banger-horowitz-ticolensic-grander-knotty-spelltinkle-grandlich-grumblemeyer-spelterwasser-kurstlich-himbleeisen-bahnwagen-gutenabend-bitte-ein-nürnburger-bratwustle-gerspurten-mitz-weimache-luber-hundsfut-gumberaber-shönedanker-kalbsfleisch-mittler-aucher von Hautkopft of Ulm.

[hangman62]

Gary,
I was just gonna do something like that !
I don't like giving my full name for fear that someone will recognize me as a grown man who still collecting baseball cards !

Ralph G

[slipk1068]

You have a common name. Congratulations. And your point is?

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

There are over 70,000 active members on this forum, and nearly 200,000 in total.

Bill, what is your definition of "active members on this forum"? Going by what I consider as "active," I think your figure has a couple of zeros too many!
Val

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Bill, what is your definition of "active members on this forum"? Going by what I consider as "active," I think your figure has a couple of zeros too many!
Val

It does. The true number of registered members is probably a bit over 5000. The number seen publicly includes BOT generated (fake) registrations that I manually weed out. I would guess we are close to the 20/80 rule of members posting. Twenty percent do and the rest not as much.....just my guess but not scientific (though the number of real members I stated is very close).

[Wildfireschulte]

I recently sold a card to an ex-US Senator on BST - I could see how he would rather stay anonymous - some people shouldn't use their real name.

Haywood Jablowme

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ElCabron

I don't understand why it's not mandatory for people to put their name by every post, not just "opinionated" ones. Just add it to your tagline, or underneath your avatar. There are some guys that have been posting here for years and I still have no idea what their actual names are. If you really need anonymity, maybe a public forum isn't for you.

-Ryan

+ many

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by ElCabron

I don't understand why it's not mandatory for people to put their name by every post, not just "opinionated" ones. Just add it to your tagline, or underneath your avatar. There are some guys that have been posting here for years and I still have no idea what their actual names are. If you really need anonymity, maybe a public forum isn't for you.

-Ryan

There can be many legitimate reasons why a person chooses to not use their last name on a public forum. You just need to widen your mind about why. Here's some of my own:

- Name similar to a famous record producer who is currently incarcerated. I get emails or asked in person, although that is dying out which I assume is due to some of them are now either deceased or too young to know or care about his name. And you know, I am not a prison penpal (different than prison paypal option).

I get contacted because some people think:
- I am actually a serial killer (this is for people who can not distinguish between television and reality).
- I am a psychologist/author (there's many of them)
- I am a doctor (many of them too)
- I am a DDS (Hi Pete! Can I sue myself for performing my own unlicensed extractions?)
- I am a Nazi hunter
- I am being pursued by Nazi hunters
- Permission to use "my" survey about Predictors of Job Satisfaction for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexuals" (not that there's anything wrong with that)

I could go on.
- In the eighties when I lived in Manhattan I received a phone call from a woman, who looked up my name in the phone book, and told me she had a great time chatting (in person) with me the night before. I had a difficult and lengthy time convincing her otherwise. It was actually a great conversation because I could say anything I wanted with impunity. Coincidentally, I had a friend who knew the other Paul S, although my "twin" and I had never met. Eventually we just referred the wrong callers to each other's number. (And yes, I still remember her name but don't you be cheeky and ask me -- it's been tried before).

- I have a blog, now dormant, dedicated to my father, who was a journeyman cartoonist/animator. I am well known in that community with my last name. Eventually I had to turn on comment moderation (hi Leon!) because, among many other things, I kept getting people asking about how, after forty years, to get in touch with my sibling.

Soooo...anybody I've ever had dealings with on Net54 knows my last name. I Include it in my PMs and the return address on envelopes. B&L has it since I have cards consigned...please shill on my...

Maybe now you get a better sense of why I don't feel like inserting my full name in posts. It might keep me from registering a strong opinion but I like the peace of mind.

Pa.ul $p3(t.or
(There, you all feel better now?)

[slipk1068]

My concern is always my home being burglarized. Someone who knows my name can look my up my address and they may think I keep expensive cards around the house.

I keep my expensive cards in 2 Safe Deposit Boxes, but someone searching the internet wouldn't know that. I also have 3 very large dogs, and enough guns/ammo to start a war but would prefer not to go that route.

[Kawika]

Hi Guys!

[ALR-bishop]

No use trying to hide in the crowd, David

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Hi Guys!

Well, we now know David McDonald is a nobody or possibly everybody?


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[brianp-beme]

I am pretty sure he is the 2009 award winnning abstract painting.

Brian (I have no opinions, thus I must have no last name)

Originally Posted by freakhappy

Well, we now know David McDonald is a nobody or possibly everybody?


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[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Hi Guys!

I spy a Handlebar mustache.

[Sean1125]

It's late on a Friday. Nevermind

[baseballart]

Kawika= international man of mystery