Font of Usernames: What do they mean?

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In summary, the practice of marking users with different colors and fonts is used to indicate their status on the forum. A strike through username means the user is banned, gold indicates a subscription, green for moderators, and blue for admins. However, an unbolded username can mean either a permanent ban or an account awaiting confirmation. This helps save time for other members by alerting them to not interact with these users. The comparison to The Scarlet Letter was also brought up, but it was clarified that the unbolded font is not necessarily permanent and can be changed once the ban is over.
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I recently read that a username being stricken through means the user is banned. I know that gold means the user has a subscription, green means they are a moderator, and blue means they are an admin, but what does it mean when they are not bold?
 
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That's the new way of showing a banned person. No more strikethrough.
 
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Not bold means either banned OR account awaiting confirmation (confirmation mail has been sent, but the user has not yet clicked link that was sent).
 
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Oh, thanks.

The practice of marking users is kinda funny, IMHO. It reminds me of The Scarlet Letter.
 
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TylerH said:
Oh, thanks.

The practice of marking users is kinda funny, IMHO. It reminds me of The Scarlet Letter.
Perhaps, but those members are not actively participating in the forum, whereas Hester Prynne still had to live and interact with her townspeople.

It helps save current members from wasting time trying to interact with a member that cannot respond.
 
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Oh, well that's different. I didn't know it meant banned forever. The explanation of strike through that I read explained it to mean banned, but not necessarily permanently banned.

I guess it also has the use of alerting us to post by users who were latter deemed to be dubious.
 
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I hope, and I pray
For Hester to win just one more A
The sadder but wiser girl's the girl for me
The sadder but wiser girl for me!

---Meredith Wilson
 
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TylerH said:
Oh, well that's different. I didn't know it meant banned forever.
Actually, it's for temporarily banned too, sorry if I was unclear. Once the ban is over the username appears in boldface again, so for those members the unbolded font is not permanent.
 

1. What is a "Font of Username"?

A "Font of Username" refers to the style or typeface used to display a username, usually on a digital platform such as a website or social media account. It is the visual representation of a user's chosen name or pseudonym.

2. Why do usernames have different fonts?

Usernames may have different fonts for a variety of reasons. Some platforms offer a selection of fonts for users to choose from, allowing them to customize their username. Others may use a default font for all usernames on their platform. Additionally, some users may manually change the font of their username using HTML or other coding methods.

3. Do fonts of usernames have any significance?

In most cases, the font of a username does not have any significant meaning. It is simply a visual representation of the user's chosen name. However, some platforms or communities may have specific guidelines or preferences for the font of usernames to maintain a certain aesthetic or brand.

4. Can the font of a username affect its meaning?

The font of a username itself does not affect its meaning. However, the overall design and style of a username may impact how it is perceived by others. For example, a bold and flashy font may give the impression of a confident or attention-seeking user, while a simple and understated font may suggest a more reserved or serious user.

5. How can I change the font of my username?

The method for changing the font of a username may vary depending on the platform or website. Some platforms may offer a selection of fonts for you to choose from, while others may require coding or HTML knowledge to manually change the font. You can also use third-party tools or apps to generate a custom font for your username.

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