Using real names on the forum

[FC]

Some people do share common hobbies with their collegues and it may not reflect well on them if their bosses or collegues go to the same forums and see them posting during office hours.

Thank you for your sharing.

How do the bosses/colleagues/etc knows that it is him/her? There are many same names in this world. If one wish to hide, he/she would not in the first place let them know he/she is in the forum, tell the nick name, etc.

In actual fact, I think the ideal to encourage sign off here is a show of courtesy and sincerity. Although real name is encouraged, forumers can always use nick name in the sign off (Kwek Leong correct me if I am wrong), after all, nobody is going to authenticate it. We leave it to their conscious.

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Although real name is encouraged, forumers can always use nick name in the sign off (Kwek Leong correct me if I am wrong), after all, nobody is going to authenticate it.

Freddy,

I think we are going around in circles . Vincent raised a very good reason why some forum users do not want to reveal their true identities. I wouldn't want to put down my real name too if I post during my working hours.

Let's just leave it at that. Forum users are at liberty to sign off with real/nick names or not sign off at all. As Kenny Poh said, we should only encourage and not impose. The regulars here are already setting good examples by using their real names but if some forum users choose to remain anonymous, we will respect their decision.

By the way, I think we shouldn't use the word "hide" to describe the actions of those who post anonymously. The word "hide" seems to suggest they have done something wrong. There's nothing wrong with posting anonymously and I think we should judge posts by their contents and not whether there's a real name at the end of it.

A case in point - Casesensitive's posts are always very comprehensive and helpful and he signs off as plvp. That would be his nick as plvp are the initials of his real name. Casesensitive, for reasons which I consider valid, does not want to reveal to the forum who he really is. I respect his decision. I didn't want to disclose this earlier but if you all like to know, Casesensitive is the person who sent the 15 turkey basters to be distributed to Singaporean hobbyists for free. If that's not sincerity, I don't know what is.

Loh K L

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the author of the post should edit his/her subject title and add in 'Closed' once his/her post has served its function. The mods can then delete the post.

Zulkifli, I think that's a very good idea. But I have a better one. I think we should make you the moderator of the "Trading Post" subforum . I'm serious. If you are willing, I will empower you immediately. Ronnie's already doing a good job there but I believe he will be delighted if we free him from his moderator job there so he can focus his energies on "Killies Arena".

Please let me know. I hope you won't turn us down.

Loh K L

[FC]

Vincent,

On second thought, yes, you raised a good point. Thank you.

You have been a great moderator in AQ, it's will be good to see you more frequent here.


Zulkifli,

I think you are a good candidate too. You have contributed quite abit here and if I am not wrong, we had met at my place.

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What about "Let's Talk"?

Hmm, good name, Freddy, but it doesn't quite convey the essence of the subforum I have in mind.

What about "Under The Sun"?... that oughta cover everything else!

Nice name, Ronnie, but it will give a wrong impression that anything and everything can be discussed. Much as I hate it, there will be some special rules if we create such a subforum. I love talking politics and religion but I have to disallow these 2 subjects for the simple reason, it's practically impossible to be civil on the net when it concerns either one of these subjects.

Anyone have a better name?

Loh K L

[FC]

What about "Let's Talk everything Under The Sun but no Religion nor Politics" .

What about "Meeting Place", "Share Your Tought", "Let's Meet", "Meet Me Here"?

[hobbit6003]

How abt 'The Lounge'?

The lounge is a place where you can relax and let your hair down, or to take a breather. It represents comfort, casual and fun!

Cheers,

Kenny Poh

[zmzfam]

Zulkifli, I think that's a very good idea. But I have a better one. I think we should make you the moderator of the "Trading Post" subforum .
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Please let me know. I hope you won't turn us down.

Well, I can't turn down a friend's request, right?

...and if I am not wrong, we had met at my place.

That's right, Freddy.

For the new sub-forum, how about "Chill-out"?

[Slaigar]

I have not been here for very long, but I can still easily agree that Zulkifli would be a good candidate for Trade subforum moderator. The posts that I have seen were always interesting and supplemented with macro pictures =). The job should be easy as the Trade subforum is not as active as the other subforums.

A lounge/off topic area is a great idea! Though it might have to be specified what categorizes as off topic. Will equipment/DIY projects and other fish interests fit in it or would those still be fine in the other subforums?

[TanVincent]

Hi all,

I rather like the name "The Lounge" for a casual talk corner.

Cheers
Vincent

[RonWill]

Hi Vincent, in case you're not aware, Aquaticrealms has "The Lounge" for their off-topic discussions.

I find Zul's "Chill Out" rather refreshing (and amusing too!). At least it beats my idea of "Let's Go Outside" (makes me sounds like a hooligan looking for a fight! ).

Zul, good to have you onboard as our latest casualty... urm... mod, I mean! Just as I'm working well with Jian Yang, I'm confident our collaboration will be peaceful, as it is productive.

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I like the name "Chill out" too as it gives the impression of a place where people can be comfortable and let their hair down

By the way, folks, I've got news for you all -

You better watch out,
You better not cry,
You better not pout,
I'm telling you why:

Because Mrs Budak is here

She's making a list,
She's checking it twice,
She's gonna find out
who's naughty or nice.

Tread softly and write properly, my friends. Don't say you weren't warned

Loh K L

[TanVincent]

....Mrs Budak is coming to town.....

Cheers
Vincent

[FC]

Since when Christmas fall on May

Oh! she bangs she bangs. . .