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NateDawg · 27th Aug 2009, 11:43 AM

I think we should have another profile field to put our name. This would help to be able to call the member's by their real names and not have to remember all these user names. I personally love being able to know first name basis. It's much more realistic in my opinion.

Does anyone agree that we should have one?

**Rosina** · 27th Aug 2009, 03:48 PM

Hmm, it's an interesting idea, though most members make do with sicking their name on their Bio on their profile, or in the little user title, but I guess a second user title could be added and people are encouraged to put their preferred first name on it?

Though, it doesn't help out in Chat, we could have a second name in there, one we can edit, that's in brackets after our user name, perhaps?

The only problem with having something like this is that it might not be used for the reason for it being there; one hypothetical situation comes into my head: members could put their MSN address in the bracketed name in Chat, and it may turn out mods have no way of moderating what's put there? I don't know what they can and can't do, but I can imagine it become and real pain or something.

Ignore that last bit, I'm just sharing my really strange thoughts.

Absentminded · 27th Aug 2009, 03:59 PM

Actually, Rosina, I agree with you. I think it's a good idea, but, with the restrictions that the mods have about putting s/n's, and people could try using that as a loophole to get around posting s/n's.

Miles D · 27th Aug 2009, 09:29 PM

Hmm... well there are a few places where someone's preferred name can be put. In their banner-thingy like me, in their bio, in their signature, etc etc etc.

Also, I feel like if a person saw "Name:" they would put their full name (which is a no-no), or either something made up (#1c00l r0ck3r). The way it's set up now leaves people the choice of putting their name

NateDawg · 27th Aug 2009, 10:53 PM

It doens't have to be a requirement.. It simply could be by choice. just put parenthesis beside where they fill out the field and say first name only.

27th Aug 2009, 03:48 PM	#2
Rosina An Abnormal Default EC Moderator Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: As out as the next straight kid Location: Surrey, UK Age: 19 Posts: 4,103 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Profile field addition. Hmm, it's an interesting idea, though most members make do with sicking their name on their Bio on their profile, or in the little user title, but I guess a second user title could be added and people are encouraged to put their preferred first name on it? Though, it doesn't help out in Chat, we could have a second name in there, one we can edit, that's in brackets after our user name, perhaps? The only problem with having something like this is that it might not be used for the reason for it being there; one hypothetical situation comes into my head: members could put their MSN address in the bracketed name in Chat, and it may turn out mods have no way of moderating what's put there? I don't know what they can and can't do, but I can imagine it become and real pain or something. Ignore that last bit, I'm just sharing my really strange thoughts. __________________ Hang in there, because things have always and will always change - It Gets Better Rebecca Drysdale

27th Aug 2009, 03:59 PM	#3
Absentminded EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: I'm a ladies kind of guy ;) Out Status: I flirt in public. Take a guess ;) Location: Vermont Age: 19 Posts: 546 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Profile field addition. Actually, Rosina, I agree with you. I think it's a good idea, but, with the restrictions that the mods have about putting s/n's, and people could try using that as a loophole to get around posting s/n's.

27th Aug 2009, 09:29 PM	#4
Miles D Rude... and not ginger. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: queer Out Status: everyone Location: San Diego, CA ⇒ Great Barrington, MA Age: 20 Posts: 1,171 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Profile field addition. Hmm... well there are a few places where someone's preferred name can be put. In their banner-thingy like me, in their bio, in their signature, etc etc etc. Also, I feel like if a person saw "Name:" they would put their full name (which is a no-no), or either something made up (#1c00l r0ck3r). The way it's set up now leaves people the choice of putting their name __________________ Bowties are cool. Fezzes are cool.

27th Aug 2009, 10:53 PM	#5
NateDawg EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family & anyone who asks (If I want them to know). Location: St. Louis, Missouri Age: 22 Posts: 270 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Profile field addition. It doens't have to be a requirement.. It simply could be by choice. just put parenthesis beside where they fill out the field and say first name only.

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27th Aug 2009, 11:43 AM	#1
NateDawg EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family & anyone who asks (If I want them to know). Location: St. Louis, Missouri Age: 22 Posts: 270 Join Date: Feb 2009	Profile field addition. I think we should have another profile field to put our name. This would help to be able to call the member's by their real names and not have to remember all these user names. I personally love being able to know first name basis. It's much more realistic in my opinion. Does anyone agree that we should have one?