I think the forum names work as it is now. A ton of people use real names or internet names and to me it doesnt really matter. Most people tend to post/reply about the same types of topics and end up interacting with different groups within AZ. After someone has been around awhile, you have an idea of the type of poster/person they are. I associate a real name/online name as the same thing. For some I know both and anyone that mentions an online name it automatically clicks of who that person is, and what type of posts they normally discuss about.
Awhile back there was a post where alot of people filled in some information about themselves and started putting it in their signatures, or filling in their location. There is plenty of information regarding anyone that has posted for a period of time.
If someone comes on and uses a real name like "Tom Sawyer" or something, it will not mean anything until he/she starts posting and his/her style becomes apparent. I do not think someone gets credibility for their name alone unless your name is "Michael Jordan" or "Efren".
I also have the opinion that it does not matter if you post your real name or not as far as internet security goes. Anyone that knows your name or wants to know your name will get your information one way or another.
FWIW, my online handle is very similiar to my real name, and personal friends call me it as well. If I deal with someone via PM's or meet them at an event, then they may hear my entire name. Any discussions I have had with anyone, I would hope my posts come across very similar to my RL nature. You cant hide behind the internet anyways.
Awhile back there was a post where alot of people filled in some information about themselves and started putting it in their signatures, or filling in their location. There is plenty of information regarding anyone that has posted for a period of time.
If someone comes on and uses a real name like "Tom Sawyer" or something, it will not mean anything until he/she starts posting and his/her style becomes apparent. I do not think someone gets credibility for their name alone unless your name is "Michael Jordan" or "Efren".
I also have the opinion that it does not matter if you post your real name or not as far as internet security goes. Anyone that knows your name or wants to know your name will get your information one way or another.
FWIW, my online handle is very similiar to my real name, and personal friends call me it as well. If I deal with someone via PM's or meet them at an event, then they may hear my entire name. Any discussions I have had with anyone, I would hope my posts come across very similar to my RL nature. You cant hide behind the internet anyways.