Foul or incidental contact?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

AremRed:

If that's what he wants, then that's what you should do, unless you wish to have posts edited or deleted.

I'd do the same for any other member, BTW.

I do not know how anyone can expect to only be called something when people happen to know who you are? Some of us have been here a very long time and shared who we are on other forums or correspondence. I am not trying to get in the middle of their dispute, but if someone refers to me by my name other than what is listed, I do not see how I can control that, other than ignoring that person. And even then that is not how I will be referenced if others are talking. I seriously do not know how we can expect to control something like this even if we are expecting cordial conversation.

Peace

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not know how anyone can expect to only be called something when people happen to know who you are? Some of us have been here a very long time and shared who we are on other forums or correspondence. I am not trying to get in the middle of their dispute, but if someone refers to me by my name other than what is listed, I do not see how I can control that, other than ignoring that person. And even then that is not how I will be referenced if others are talking. I seriously do not know how we can expect to control something like this even if we are expecting cordial conversation.

Peace

It's an individual preference. If someone makes the request, it seems only polite to oblige. Sometimes, things really are that simple.

Originally Posted by Adam

It's an individual preference. If someone makes the request, it seems only polite to oblige. Sometimes, things really are that simple.

Polite, yes. Is this a bannable offense though?

[Raymond]

What's so difficult about using a person's user name? No one cares if know the person's real name, it doesn't impress anyone and it comes off as douchey, imho. To me it's the same as outing what level or conference someone works even though it may be public knowledge elsewhere.

It's called forum/internet etiquette. And those who argue about its enforcement really need to explain why it's so important to bring so much attention to themselves.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Polite, yes. Is this a bannable offense though?

You weren't banned. Move on.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Adam

It's an individual preference. If someone makes the request, it seems only polite to oblige. Sometimes, things really are that simple.

I agree with you, but I guess I do not feel that should be expected when you are so public like me or others here. Then again this is coming from a person that uses my real name, so I guess I do not see the big deal. But as you stated, I would not call someone anything they did not wish to be called. And I know many people here personally through real life or some other internet or social media outlet.

I was not trying to take this discussion in another direction. I just was curious that is all. Never thought much about it either way.

Peace