LD_Tickler
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You know what nuance of internetting I never wrapped my head around?
Well, you probably do know, having read the thread title. FINE.
But yeah. The TMF serves as an example. I'm always interested to see when some members start opting to refer to themselves, or others, by real names rather than usernames. Or sometimes, even change their username to their real name, or something closer.
I guess it's a natural function of getting to know people more? Or maybe because lots of people meet face to face, and after that it seems silly to use aliases?
Anyone have any thoughts on this, or find it interesting? Personally, I'm comfortable with vague, impersonal usernames for myself, and I never use someone's real name even when everyone else seems to.
Well, you probably do know, having read the thread title. FINE.
But yeah. The TMF serves as an example. I'm always interested to see when some members start opting to refer to themselves, or others, by real names rather than usernames. Or sometimes, even change their username to their real name, or something closer.
I guess it's a natural function of getting to know people more? Or maybe because lots of people meet face to face, and after that it seems silly to use aliases?
Anyone have any thoughts on this, or find it interesting? Personally, I'm comfortable with vague, impersonal usernames for myself, and I never use someone's real name even when everyone else seems to.