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As anyone else noticed how often people choose names that describe their current problem, rather then themselves. While there is nothing wrong or prohibited about it, it doesn't seem to make sense to me.
Two current examples are "childintrouble" and "scared_and_confused".
Are these people going to create a new account with their next problem?
My guess is that they are just not thinking that far ahead. I can't blame them. Their current problem is all that's on their mind at the moment. If they start frequenting this site, they might want to change there names.
And will they regret chosing these names when their problem is resolved?
Good one J9,
Yes, I find that a bit odd myself that they chose names of their current problem.
At the same time these people that do that are usually the members that come one day and are gone for good the next.
They are not long time members or plan to be. They want immediate advice and sometimes do not even stick around long enough to get it.
Joe
I picked my screen name by what I was going through at the moment. That is how I found this site. I needed help. I am glad I found this site. I am now addicted to it.
I don't plan on changing it.
How about a new member,
This is the name - pornstar.
Asking help for her boyfriend saying that he does not deserve her.
Mmmm I wonder how the name pornstar name came up.
Joe
Does the system delete screen names after some period of non use, esp if they only posted once or twice?
Yeah, I have noticed it, plenty of them in the Home and Garden forums. I still keep an eye on many of them even though I leave most of the questions now to newer members that know more than I do. I wish others would too.
If somebody figures they will have forgotten the name they used the last time and may as well use a new name for each question, OK I guess. I would wait until somebody suspects abuse before I would expect the moderators to track down IP numbers.
I don't have trouble remembering who I am, I have used labman on every site I ever registered on.
I have only been on since March, but like I said, I am ADDICTED - anyway -
It is frustrating when you read a post and then the person never comes back to tell you what happened or how they are.
I get interested and then NOTHING.
Your name is more generic and can be applied to a lot of situations. But you illustrate a point. Many people do come here for a problem and find this addictive. They then are either stuck with the name or they have to create a new one and lose some continuity.Quote:
Originally Posted by NowWhat
My guess is a lot of people drop into this site looking for an answer to a single question and don't really expect to ever come back once they have a clear answer, I would hope that screen names that don't have any activity after several months would be deleted though.
Like most of you, I don't have a problem with 'usser names' or with the fact that they only post once or twice but it would be nice to know if we had been helpful, especially on the more serious questions asking for help.
I hadn't really given that much thought, ScottGem, but I will notice it more now, interesting observation. I just thought that it didn't show much imagination.
I hate being tickled, but not to so much on the bottoms of my feet, that doesn't bother me.
'Fraid not, once created they are here for ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck
If s possible to change names, but as it's a pain it is encouraged.
[QUOTE=bluerose]Like most of you, I don't have a problem with 'usser names' or with the fact that they only post once or twice but it would be nice to know if we had been helpful, especially on the more serious questions asking for help.[/QUOTE
Got to agree with this -- some of our answers are easy so who cares but some take a lot of research on our parts and it would be nice to know if we solved the problem - Savage
I have noticed something odd about our "names" - if someone has a different kind of screen name and they ask a question -
I have noticed that some will say "well look at what your screen name is - it suggests this about you"
Has anyone else noticed that?
For instanced,
My username Jesushelper76,
There are many that come and go and assume that I am going to be judgemental or that we always have to talk about God.
I am always judged because of the username even had a poster tell me that this name makes him very uncomfortable and how I am weird and so forth. This person is not here anymore but the guy was assuming a lot and making lots of judgements.
Well in all the websites I have been. I have used the same username always does not mean I want to debate somebody about their beliefs. Lol Unless somebody wants one lol
Joe
Jesushelper76,
From the posts Ive read by you, you seem to be a gentle non-judgmental soul.
That being said -- your name does make folks that follow other paths wonder till they read a few of your posts -- Savage
I got my name on the back of a water bottle lmao
That is funny. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Sodium
I was curious how you got yours.
Joe
Yes, I recall one person who complained about being considered slutty, but the screen name she chose was rather provocative. Often a screen name says something about you as a person.Quote:
Originally Posted by NowWhat
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesushelper76
Yeah I couldn't think of anything at all, so I looked on the back of the water bottle and BING lmao...
But most people mistake me for a guy... lmao and I'm a girl :P
Hmmm. In business I have been called a pitbull before. I forgot about that when I created the name. Guess my subconscious was working overtime.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottGem
But, getting back to your original post and question: Yes, I do believe these people will create a different account if they choose to come back here and post again. What I have noticed is the majority of those particular people are just looking for an answer to a question. They have no interest in hanging around. If they are happy enough with the answer they received, depending upon the passage of time since their last question, they will be back with a new question and most will have forgotten their user name and password. Therefore, they will choose new ones. The ones that are not happy with the answer(s) they have received, will not come back to this site.
I just did a quick check and only 4998 of the 57220 people listed as members have more than 5 posts.
Hello:
I think I'll change my name to honorable citizen.
excon
PS> Hmmm. Then I couldn't beat up on people. K, on second thought, never mind.
I almost chose the name," Hemoroidal_Swelling_Bleeding when I first found this site. Since the swelling problem has long subsided, I'm glad I didn't now.
Too bad you didn't stick with HSB, I think people would be a bit more understanding as to why you seem so irritable and irrational in your posts at times. Come to think of it, analprobed or ShortBusRider might have been a more appropriate name for you in the long run. Sorry mag, I don't mean to be rude. Darn, it must be that pitbull part of my personality coming out again.Quote:
Originally Posted by magprob
No, not at all did I consider you rude. I can handle being analprobed. Remember, I worked for the Federal Government for many years and that was just a daily occurrence. No, I don't care what you say, but, just don't talk about my Mama!
I noticed in some cases, a newbie with a problem will ask a question, stick around for a bit and leave, never coming back. They probably think an answer is instantaneous.
And then there is 'shoot- them -down- and- leave- em- to- die- tickle' jumping the gun and feeling bad after, as in my response to steve22 and his gun relgulation question.
Yes the Me generation is used to IMs and instant gratificiation. They don't understand the differences between real time and BBSing. But that's because they don't read the instructions when they sign up and create an e-mail notification.Quote:
Originally Posted by tickle
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