Real Names

[Kjetil Aakra]

I see your point Richard, and perhaps it is best to leave it optional, but I would like to see a strong suggestion on the register pages that real names should be used, at least in the signature.

Kjetil Aakra

[John Vasco]

Originally Posted by Richard T. Eger

This may bowl over many that know me, but I do support the use of pseudonyms on TOCH!. The reason for this turn of events is the recent dialog regarding Ed West first deciding to wait until an eBay auction was over to list the auction, then, under the weight of relentless badgering, changing his mind and going back to the way he used to do it. Poor "Nemo" was mercilessly attacked by people who, indeed, gave their names. Now, what if "Nemo" just happened to be one of our brethren who happened to support the initial change? Would he then be castigated by all as a pariah? What if he were an author? Would we start a boycott of his books?

No, I'm afraid this forum needs to allow the use of pseudonyms so that those that just happen to disagree with the disagreeable majority might be able to do so without being castrated by that majority. It wasn't a kindly discussion, but a public lynching.

Regards,
Richard

Richard,

I have to disagree with you about the treatment of 'Nemo'. Go to post 78 of the discussion you are talking about, see what he posted, and read the rest of the posts. Nemo was shit-stirring and making ill-founded allegations, and I called him out about it. And, I wasn't the only one to take him to task. Basically, he got all that he deserved in that thread. Had he posted the same under a real name, whoever he was, he would have got the same.

I dislike being classed in what you term a 'diagreeable majority'. Nemo posted certain allegations that were without foundation, and in at least one instance posted what I consider to be a slur against me. If anyone does that, then I will defend myself, whoever they may be, anonymous or real-name poster. Go read the thread again, Richard. It wasn't a public lynching, but a vigorous discussion where someone was challenged on some of the points he made.

[peter.werry]

Although I use my nickname earned over the last 25 years, my real name Peter Werry is indicated in my member profile.

[waghorn41]

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.

[Nokose]

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.

[Maximowitz]

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

Regards,

Paul Andrews

[jeanba]

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.

[kaki3152]

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

Carlos Herrera

[young knobby]

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.

[Dénes Bernád]

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