[bfisher]

Why don't more people take the time to fill out their public profiles. Many times it would be nice to address people by their real names instead of user names. Also, to see what experience level people have.

Are people that paranoid or ashamed of who and what they are?

I personally think this should be required info.

 

[JawsDad]

I'm with you.. I like to see at least where people are from. I can understand not using full names and ages but some info is good to see..

Heck, I call myself a Moore-on proudly in my profile.. :wink:

 

[JDH_bowhunt03]

Some people just don't like to give out information.

 

[irefuse]

While I may not agree that it should be required... I definitely agree with your sentiments and that it would be nice to know who everyone is.

Sometimes it's hard to respond to people with the appropriate information if their profiles aren't complete.

On that note... I better go update mine!:wink:

 

[irefuse]

There done... (see how quick that is?)...lol

 

[Paradoxical Cat]

Privacy in a Public Forum

Personally, I don't like the idea of a requirement for personal information on open fora. First, unless you give a validating piece of information (i.e. a social security number), there is no way to guarantee accuracy. Second, since the forum is open, I don't want to give every cyberstalker and grievance-monger any extra incentive to come find me. My life is enough of an open book, thank you very much, and I work very hard to reverse that situation. Finally, the people who really need to know who is whom, i.e. the Moderators and Sysops, have access to everyone's IP addresses from the site logs. They can (and do) handle the trolls, violators, cheats, thieves, and general nasties very effectively.

Just my two point zero nine cents.

PC

 

[sagecreek]

Even though my given name is David Smith,

my REAL name is Sage now.

 

[nuts&bolts]

Even though my given name is David Smith,

my REAL name is Sage now.

Yup.

I kinda like Lugnut
or nuts&bolts.

If you really want to, though,
you can just call me coach.

 

[JAVI]

Even though my given name is David Smith,

my REAL name is Sage now.

That ain't what the guy who answered your office phone the other day called you...:wink:

 

[sagecreek]

That ain't what the guy who answered your office phone the other day called you...:wink:

Did it have DS as initials?

 

[AllenRead]

Obviously I don't mind giving out my real name, but I don't have a problem with those who don't. It's each person's choice.

One thing, it does keep me from popping off with rude replies sometimes.

 

[Slippy Field]

Some people just don't like to give out information.

especially people who would rather not be fired at work for being on the net. :zip:

There is a lot of strange people out here in cyberspace, just cause you shoot a bow doesn't mean you won't try something on me if given the opportunity. I believe 90% of people are good, 7% are okay and 3 % are bad. So, with the 53,000 registered here, I would say 160 or so have the potential to try something on me or my bows. I like to know where you live before I share my personal info. :tongue:

 

[Kstigall]

I've thought about creating an alias.........just for sport.
But it's no fun for me to tweak someone if I don't know them personally and I can't see their face get distorted!:wink:

 

[Bees]

Yup.

I kinda like Lugnut
or nuts&bolts.

If you really want to, though,
you can just call me coach.

nope it's lugnut

 

[Myk]

Why don't more people take the time to fill out their public profiles. Many times it would be nice to address people by their real names instead of user names. Also, to see what experience level people have.

Are people that paranoid or ashamed of who and what they are?

I personally think this should be required info.

Stand up in a crowd of 52,996 and yell, "Hey, Mike."
Stand up in this crowd of 52,996 and yell, "Hey, Myk." and I'll know you're talking to me an not one of the other 8,000 Mikes here.

User names are unique, common names are all too common.

 

[bfisher]

Sage, Javi and "LugNut", everybody already knows who you clowns are. LOL.

 

[SwietsRick]

actually simply "Rick"........ but joelc and slippy think I'm swiet.......:zip:

 

[bfisher]

There done... (see how quick that is?)...lol

Emily,

Your my kind of woman. Well, almost. My kids are your age.

I might also add that women should not have to divulge their age.

 

[Chance]

Some people just don't like to give out information.

Exactly. It's a personal choice that should be left up to the person. I received a PM from a member who stated he knows all about me and could post personal stuff about me on this site All this just over a disagreement and joking around about archery equipment. No Thanks.

 

[sagecreek]

Emily,

Your my kind of woman.

Are you sure it's Emily just because that is what is filled out? :wink:

Think about that one for a minute and then let me know.

Who you calling a clown? :wink: