Why Do People Sign Their Names at the End of Online Posts?

[ice109]

at the bottom of a post? i mean your userid is just to the left of the post? is it so that if someone murders you and tries to infiltrate our ranks we'll know? maybe it's because some of you write such long posts that by the time one reads the whole thing scrolling up is counterproductive?


bob

 

[G01]

I agree it's completely stupid. I never take part in such meaningless typing of names!

George

 

[Moridin]

The only usage I can possibly think of is that the post will become more personal.

- Moridin

 

[ranger]

Its good for reaching the minimum character requirements on short posts.

- Shiv

 

[ice109]

Its good for reaching the minimum character requirements on short posts.

- Shiv

it's true!

 

[Danger]

In some cases, I suspect, someone wants us to know his/her real name but for some reason can't use it as a username.

 

[ice109]

In some cases, I suspect, someone wants us to know his/her real name but for some reason can't use it as a username.

ZapperZ signs his posts Zz

 

[Danger]

ZapperZ signs his posts Zz

That's his real name. His parents weren't very conformational.

 

[Moonbear]

Probably just habit from writing letters or emails where you sign your name at the end.

 

[out of whack]

Identity theft is a concern. If you don't see my signature at the bottom of a post then you know it was written by some imposter instead of me because I sign every one of my posts, always.

 

[ranger]

Identity theft is a concern. If you don't see my signature at the bottom of a post then you know it was written by some imposter instead of me because I sign every one of my posts, always.

Imposter!

 

[BobG]

at the bottom of a post? i mean your userid is just to the left of the post? is it so that if someone murders you and tries to infiltrate our ranks we'll know? maybe it's because some of you write such long posts that by the time one reads the whole thing scrolling up is counterproductive?


bob

If I were you, I'd never sign my posts. Either that or at least learn to tell when you've written your name backwards.

- GboB (that's swell)

 

[moose]

Its good for reaching the minimum character requirements on short posts.

- Shiv

Good idea.

- Adam

 

[chroot]

Are you guys making fun of me?

- Warren

 

[Lisa!]

Some people sign with their username although their UN isn't their real name!


Your beloved 1

 

[jim mcnamara]

Are you guys making fun of me?

- Warren

Every chance we get! :unknownsmiliegoeshere:

 

[Lisa!]

Every chance we get! :unknownsmiliegoeshere:

Just run and hide! No need to post a smilie



Your beloved 1