Re: Real Names
 

Hmm, new here and I just registered my username which I'm known by on other forums. It is also a tribute to my two uncles, RAF fighter pilots killed within 6 months of each other in 1941. keeping the memory alive. But hey, I'm Ian Pursey and ex-RAF to those who want to know.

Re: Real Names
 

Some people have legitimate reasons for wanting privacy. It also possible to spot faster the immature, trolls, and the light weights by their choice of nickname.

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I don't want to force people to use their real names.

However I have now turned membership moderation on in attempt to curb the latest spam attack.

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Being a new guy here I'm somewhat reluctant to be expressing my opinion when nobody even know me (although 17 of you have read my "new guy" post) but I will anyway!
Nick names could be shown under an avatar or actual picture of the poster. Real names could be posted in the profiles and show user names on the posts; it could be totally optional or as the moderators/owners, their lawyers, or membership decide.

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I've looked at these postings for a while but never considered posting on it until Carl Schwamberger's post#32. Just about anyone can get a email box and post a false name so I don't see that as helping by posting real names. As far as my name I have provided it in PM's to other members. For anyone wondering "Nokose" is Native American Creek meaning "Bear". I'm part Creek and so I use that as an online name. So I don't see real names being effective except to register to join the forum.

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I'm happy either way, whatever is easiest for Ruy and the Moderators.

Regards,

Paul Andrews

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My real name is quite long to write / spell so I always had nicknames in my real life, "jeanba" being one of the most frequent.
So I use "jeanba" in all forums.

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I use a nickaname plus the first two USAAF 15th AF P-51 groups,works for me

Carlos Herrera

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I use the knickname given to me by my brother, who died of a heart attack in front of me. That is the only reason I use it. I use this nickname on other Forums, but would be more than happy to use my real name on this Forum if that is what is required of me.

Re: Real Names
 

Often, I don't bother to reply, let alone to do research, on behalf of a person using an alias on the forum.