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I have started to wonder why we have alias's on forums, because I have noticed of late , regardless of what people post under, they are replied to by their name.

I for one ,do not really care, but I was wondering if anyone did?
I know before I get flamed to death,that this is a very friendly site, but why bother with alias's in the first place if you are going to be replied to by your name.

Should their be a privacy option when you register, or have I missed it?
Just wondering what people thought.

Bit bored really,waiting for tourny on UB :)

What do you mean, a privacy option, how would that work?  if people dont know your real name they cant use it, and if they do, you cant stop em  :)

good point Tom :)

What I mean is , whats the point in registering under an alias, if in the near future , you identity is going to be revealed. So when you initially sign up, you can keep your anonymity , if you so please.

For example, when "unknown " registered, did he really want everyone to know he was J laws son.

Im using him as an example, for all I know, he probably doesnt mind, but what if someone did.

How much was the buy-in?

Also I'm supporting my dad to win it. John CT Law

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The above was "Unknowns" very first post on the forum, so im guessing he didnt really want to be anonymous :)

I said Kev, I was just using him as an example, because of his alias.
That was what got me thinking about this subject actually.

I take Craig's - oops, sorry, I Know It's point here. Generally, I woluld never use a posters real name unless he is generally known to be that person. As an example, we ALL know who The Camel, or El Blondie, is.

When I first looked at an internet CardRoom I was astonished to see that nobody used their real name. Why, I thought?

Just one of those pecularities of the poker world, I guess.

Prime example has just occured on a thread.
Chilli pepper has just joined forum , and been welcomed in true Blondite fashion, which is superb.
Tikay then replies with the line " may I call you Marie "
Which is what im trying to say.
If she wanted anonymity , it has just been destroyed (bit strong of a word , but only 1 I could think of at this time of morning ).
So really , is there any need for alias's.
ps. I have the greatest respect for Tikay , which I do not say lightly, and know he wouldnt do anything to offend or upset anyone intentially.

I just am intrested in other opinions. 

OOOPS      Didnt realise you had posted Tikay, IM a bit slow at typing, bit slow in a lot of things actually

CRAIG :)

 No worries I Know It, Chili's real name is actually Brian, but don't let on to Red-Dog or Colchester Kev, they think Chili is a woman.

Its ok to call me Craig, Tikay.
call me anything as long as its not early

I think I know it has a point here.

I know someone who posted on here and was disappointed to be replied to by their real name.

They have not posted since.

I'm the other way. I wish people would post under their real name EVERYWHERE but that's just  my personality. I'm a big believer in personal accountability.

Hence me suggesting recently that the option be added to the profile to have your real name.

I knew all along, (Julians hairy sandwich post gave it away) But I think Kev's ready to propose

I agree with Adam. I always go under my real name, dont bother with my surname is its a bit too long

So RyG is your christian name?

nah, G is the first letter of my surname, Ryan obviously my first name

OMG
Just seen the latest member is called "pippa"

BE NICE!!

Welcome pippa  :)

That's an unusual name Sir

I'm not shy! - look i am using my real name!  :D

Dont quite know why, but you have the look of a Gregory James :)

thanks Kev! - .... i think.  My dad is from a posh family you know and my mum thinks she's posh - they read the daily mail and everything! :D  Needless to say the 'ory' got dropped when i started hanging around with the council estate kids at school and i was struggling to fit in with all the Dean's Waynes, Shanes, Troy's and errr. Kev's.
 ;D

LOL yes i think we had a couple of Gregory's at our school, although we didnt see much of them, they were always in the library, eating their dairylea sandwiches with the crusts cut off, and sealed in clingfilm inside a tupperware box lol

sounds like me! - only joking! - i was the one laughing at all the Tarquins and farquah's in the library doing their reading club!  ;D

I think thats a great idea. I only go with Royal Flush as thats how most people first got to know me in poker (on the tribeca tables)

It also sounds a lot better than James Dempsey!

If you want peeps to know your real name, just use it as your signature

thanks for your input 'eavy fings' - are you related to steve fings? - he lives near me!  :D