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[royster13]

When I look at the membership list of DT most of the folks that participate are identifiable......However, today we have some post by a member who only uses initials.....In my view that is not right.....Am I alone? Or do other DTer's feel the same way....

[jimknecht]

Agree. I reported your post (the dreaded red triangle) to get admin & other moderators involved.

[Chris Miller]

Yep initials won't cut it. Must have slipped through the cracks....lets look into it.

[Volant]

Is it ok for some to just use their first name? Could be several "Bobs" in an organization.

[Chris Miller]

Volant said:

Is it ok for some to just use their first name? Could be several "Bobs" in an organization.

Well for a username it doesn't matter. For profile fields, we've always asked that members enter a full first and last name along with company name, city and state.

[Volant]

But there are several I see that only show a first name under their user name. (this is on the actual posts.. maybe their full names are on their profiles?)

[Chris Miller]

Well it has happened that some only entered a first name at registration and the system is designed to lock those fields after that so the users don't remove their info. I'll talk with Scott about it....

[plantia]

Ok, I guess I am one of the offenders, but why do I need my last name? I have my first name, company name, city and state. Website is listed, so information can be verified easily enough. Sue

[royster13]

I have no problem with 1st names only, so long as the rest of your profile allows others to identify you....

[jimknecht]

OK, who can find Sue's last name?

[steveb]

So if member A uses a first name only (like Sue) and member B is known to all by his initials, as in TJ, what's the diff as long as his/her profile has his/her identity? Royce, what's your point?

Chris Miller said:

Well for a username it doesn't matter. For profile fields, we've always asked that members enter a full first and last name along with company name, city and state.

[LOGO emPower]

First Names only is not the issue in my opinion. The issue is when DT members, once approved then go in and edit their profiles and remove the same identifiers that Admin required to confirm their participation in this industry.

DT Moderators need only submit profiles that require Admin to correct. DT members, just need to click on the red triangle to report it to us.

[royster13]

Ferguson

[jimknecht]

royster13 said:

Ferguson

Yep & I noticed she doesn't use her last name on the ASI site either. Nice pretty picture... but no name. :D

[Chris Miller]

LOGO emPower said:

First Names only is not the issue in my opinion. The issue is when DT members, once approved then go in and edit their profiles and remove the same identifiers that Admin required to confirm their participation in this industry.

DT Moderators need only submit profiles that require Admin to correct. DT members, just need to click on the red triangle to report it to us.

Scott,

This has never been possible :) The user in question would have had to sign up with that name because he would not have been able to edit it.

Sorry

[plantia]

Dang Royce, you are good! Here is a "Dooley Cup" for you! \_/
Sue Ferguson

[LOGO emPower]

Chris, then it is corrected now. Again, if anyone comes across profiles where identity is not clear - just report it to any DT Moderator.

[royster13]

Google knows more than any other knowledge base in world.....lol...

[jimknecht]

plantia said:

Dang Royce, you are good! Here is a "Dooley Cup" for you! \_/
Sue Ferguson

Yes, he is good. I couldn't find it easily, so I looked you up on ASI Credit Connect. By the way, you have great credit!

[plantia]

jimknecht said:

Yep & I noticed she doesn't use her last name on the ASI site either. Nice pretty picture... but no name. :D

Thanks Jim! :o (For the credit info too!)

Besides, there are not many boy's named Sue, but with initials, you don't have a clue if you are speaking with a male or female.