Real names? or Screen names?

[Hayesimus]

When you address people on the forum, do you usually use their real names(if known) or their screen names?


And why?

[Hayesimus]

I normally use screen names. May seem less personal, but its easier to keep up with that way. I for one wish that people would just change their screen names to their real ones. Then I'd not have any trouble haha.

[Saverino]

I picked screen names because, well, I dont really know peoples real names either. Lol.

[Saverino]

Originally Posted by Hayesimus

I normally use screen names. May seem less personal, but its easier to keep up with that way. I for one wish that people would just change their screen names to their real ones. Then I'd not have any trouble haha.

Some people may have the same first and last name though...

[dcom]

Unless I know the person well (i.e. communicated enough to consider them more than an online acquaintance), I use their screen name.

[iCafe]

iCafe is my legal goverment name

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

As is mine, Napoleon Phoneapart.

[Saverino]

Originally Posted by Napoleon_PhoneApart

As is mine, Napoleon Phoneapart.

Wait....seriously?!
...or are you kidding...

[Hayesimus]

OMG!! hahaha. They are joshing you!

[acosmichippo]

i try not to be presumptuous... i call people by their screen names.