ive noticed that some of you lot like to end your posts by typing your nickname at the bottom.

which we can already see, to the side of your post.

so why bother? is it just in case we're too thick to catch the large letters spelling it out for us to the left?

it niggles me. does it niggle you? are you one of them?

Yes, I am

Harleykim

I put my real name at the bottom of my posts.

Y'gotta problem with that?

Wilf

its like signing a letter or something

I just stick to links in my signature, my real name is part of my username

Yes but some just put their proper name. Sometimes I do, maybe if someone has directed a comment at me and I suppose I think it gives a more personal edge. Perhaps I think wrong.:hihi:
Joan.

I never do it! :)




(shoeshine)

oops wrong thread , lol

Isn't this possibly the most trivial thread ever created?
Gordon

arrgghh!! im surrounded by them...

if you have a nickname thats different to your proper name, then signing off with the proper one does add a personal touch, i can understand that:)

but if its identical...whats the point? why do i have to see your bloomin nickname twice in one go?

this better not just be one of them 'irrational fear' things, that would suck.

it niggles me. does it niggle you? are you one of them?

Yes, I am - and proud of it! ;) :P

It's like Melthebell says, it's like putting your signature at the end of what you've written. Owning your words.

StarSparkle :)

but can you truly 'own' your words with a nickname? is ownership related to the person or the persona?

if it is the former, then why not put your 'proper' name on there. it it is the latter, then of what value is that ownership anyway, as the nickname is a construction one step removed, and therefore not intrinsically related...in other words (if my premise is correct) the nickname has no entitlement to 'ownership', and therefore signing off with it has little value.

??:huh:

I'm very confused about this thread.



Tarquin

Tarquin, me too

Cecil

i usually end my posts by signing with my real name, unless a thread im posting on a lot and then dont bother. i think people may sign with usernames for same reasons as you would with your proper name perhaps for politeness or to add personal touch etc but perhaps they are people who want to preserve their anonymity. If a person does not want to disclose their real name then i see no reason why they should not be allowed to sign their posts in another way. however if its not for reasons of anonymity then it would seem a bit of a strange thing to do.

hazel x

Yes, I am - and proud of it! ;) :P

It's like Melthebell says, it's like putting your signature at the end of what you've written. Owning your words.

StarSparkle :)

niggles starsparkle in the ribs


melthebell

I never did it or even thought about doing it, I considered it an utter waste of time, but now I notice lots of people are doing it...



Ray.

I never did it or even thought about doing it, I considered it an utter waste of time, but now I notice lots of people are doing it...



Ray.

Yes it seems to be the "in thing" of the moment.......



Peter

i usually end my posts by signing with my real name,
hazel x
You are lucky, I am not allowed to use my real name, or the wrath would fall upon me :D

just depends on habbit, I use to do it :)

You are lucky, I am not allowed to use my real name, or the wrath would fall upon me :D

I agree

Joe Elliott.

*Joins in*




george bush ............................errrrrrrrm

I've always done this, but honestly never dreamed someone would find it annoying! IMO, people who don't use capital letters, proper punctuation, or grammar are far more irritating. Reading their posts is like reading an eye chart.

:) Sierra

george bush

:o - so the forum really is full of idiots! :suspect:

I agree

Joe Elliott.

Who is Joe Elliott?

:) Sierra

I've always done this, but honestly never dreamed someone would find it annoying! IMO, people who don't use capital letters, proper punctuation, or grammar are far more irritating. Reading their posts is like reading an eye chart.

:) Sierra
I see you edited your post, that was a capitOl idea :D

I see you edited your post, that was a capitOl idea :D

Yes, I did. Because I feel that you all are worth the effort of proper spelling, etc. :D

:) Sierra

Who is Joe Elliott?

:) Sierra

part of def leopard

part of def leopard

Ahhh, thanks mel. Have just been googling, and while I knew they were British, I didn't know they were from Sheffield.

:) Sierra

as sheffield as steel, hendersons relish and errrrm joe cocker :)

I sometimes do it, not sure why though :confused: :D

but can you truly 'own' your words with a nickname? is ownership related to the person or the persona?


Yes, of course you can. I am known as 'StarSparkle' on here, so obviously I sign what I say on here as 'StarSparkle'.

Not quite sure what all the fuss is about :confused:

StarSparkle

PS Hey Sparklesista! Great to see you back posting! :thumbsup:

^ good point, my babbling was probably the result of a large 'double-bagger' cup of tea:)

right then, i guess its time...

this is me, signing off,

David Icke xx

ending a post with your username or real name, why? it's totally superfluous ....

posting on a thread isn't like typing a letter, it's a written version of conversation. you don't end every comment by saying your name, do you?

or do you:suspect:

ps: it's "def leppard" btw :D

I Didn't Do It Before, But Im Going To Do Now, Just This Once, Just To Annoy You!!!!!

Chuckusmijum Xxxxx

arggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!


:D

arggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

:D

oh dear, peeps upsetting you dear.


Peter

arggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!


:D
I suddenly have a perverse desire to do this:

Liz.
xxx

:D

oh dear, peeps upsetting you dear. Peter


I was just pandering to his'her little idiosyncracy, dear ... I didn't start the thread :D but I agree it's unnecessary to type your name again at the end - we do know who you are after all ;)

*puts away wooden spoon ....

I think this action is very polite ...:D

Nancy

as its a trend thats sweeping the nation i want to be able to say i got in at the ground floor when it was cool





steve

Go on then, you have finally persuaded me to "come out" on this thread...





Cecil Ponsonby Makepiece-McFyffe....... I am hyphenated, are you? :)

(I was bananas at one time)

I've never done it and never will. I really don't see the point.

cloudybay

STOP IT NOW, ITS BLOODY ANNOYING




Sean

Yes, I am - and proud of it! ;) :P

It's like Melthebell says, it's like putting your signature at the end of what you've written. Owning your words.

StarSparkle :)

I'm with you on this one Star!

I would put my real name, but 'Throblabia Dampgusset' takes some time to type!

Stagey x

I'm with you on this one Star!

I would put my real name, but 'Throblabia Dampgusset' takes some time to type!

Stagey x

And it's hard to pronounce......:hihi:

And it's hard to pronounce......:hihi:

I like to think of it as being a tad French.

*Laughs in a throaty, french-like manner.

must...resist...cant...quite...hold on...arrgghhhh!

johnbradley xx

p.s my head hurts

johnbradley xx

its like, y'know?

johnbradley xx