Our Real Names - United Bimmer Community

drz · 09-29-2005, 02:01 AM

This comes in reaction to the therad in the lounge where we are posting our names. Can't we just add a name field to our personal profiles? That way members can enter their name there if they want to. Finding out a certain member's name would be a lot easier this way, given that one wouldn't have to go through the thread to see what they posted, but one could simply look up a member by forum name, and easily see their real name (if available).

**Dudesky** · 09-29-2005, 05:23 AM

I think it's a good idea. I recently stuck my name in the 'biography' section of my profile. But I think the original thread is interesting, no reason why it shouldn't continue on

**komodo** · 09-29-2005, 10:52 AM

Hum, not a bad idea. Or what about having it beside the timestamp at the top of a post, like:

"Today, 06:23 AM Posted by Harry"

or something...

However some people might not want to give out their real name, so it would have to be completely optional...

**german speed demon** · 09-29-2005, 11:01 AM

Perhaps an automatic default if the member does not enter his or her personal name? It would default to thier member name. Just a thought.

Dave

**xsperf** · 09-29-2005, 02:01 PM

next to the timestamp? meh i never look there, maybe under all ur info, like posts, location, etc

**komodo** · 09-29-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by xsperf

next to the timestamp? meh i never look there, maybe under all ur info, like posts, location, etc

Yeah, but that column is already starting to get kinda large. Look up a few posts at dudesky's for example. Anyone who lists mods causes it to be pretty long, and in some cases, extends the height of your post even more.

**BMWLotAttendant** · 09-29-2005, 07:58 PM

Call me Jonas, since there are 2 Nick's here.