people could have a screen name that is unique, regardless of if it relates to their real name (like online forums / blogs). For example, I think it is fine for someone to call themselves "bumper car psycho" and not reference their name in their post (although in his defense I think he uses his name too). After a few posts, we will recognize that person by the screen name. I think someone with a name like Leonidas doesn't need to mention his last name since you may never meet another person in your life with that name. Do you really need people's real name to read their post? Only when you need to send them something do you need their full name IMO. Are you recording all your chip transactions to the IRS or something?

Personally I don't like the fact that when I google my name, some chip board posts come up. I rather not use my full name for my own personal privacy. Think of employers, or other acquaintances that may search for you or me online and find a bunch of out of context posts, like this one .

On a similar note, I think it is silly for someone to not buy a chip from my post if I call myself Dave C., but if I call myself Dave Cygul they will by the chip. Just silly.

That being said, I think it is helpful to meet and remember people if you have their name. I am just used to being somewhere with at least 3 Dave's and usually end up going by "Dave C".

I know Phyllis (the 117 one ) has posted on here a long time, but it was funny when she made a comment about last names without using her own. Like no one else can call themselves Phyllis, no matter what their birth certificate says! No big deal though, I don't mean any offense Phyllis.

Maybe I'll start posting with only my nickname "Dog Bone"

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