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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the practice of signing names at the end of online posts. Participants explore various reasons for this behavior, including personal expression, habit, and technical requirements related to post length. The conversation touches on both the social and practical implications of signing posts in an online forum context.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that signing posts makes them more personal.
  • Others argue that it may be a habit stemming from traditional letter writing or email practices.
  • A few participants mention that signing can help meet minimum character requirements for short posts.
  • Concerns about identity theft are raised, with some asserting that signatures help verify the authenticity of the post.
  • One participant humorously speculates about the necessity of signatures in the context of potential impersonation.
  • There is mention of individuals wanting to share their real names while using different usernames.
  • Some participants express disdain for the practice, calling it meaningless or unnecessary.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the practice of signing posts, with no clear consensus reached. Some find it valuable for personal connection or verification, while others view it as unnecessary or trivial.

Contextual Notes

Some arguments depend on personal preferences and experiences, and there are varying interpretations of the social significance of signing posts. The discussion does not resolve the differing viewpoints on the necessity or value of this practice.

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

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

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

- Shiv
 
ranger said:
Its good for reaching the minimum character requirements on short posts.

- Shiv

:smile: it's true!
 
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.
 
Danger said:
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
 
ice109 said:
ZapperZ signs his posts Zz

That's his real name. His parents weren't very conformational.
 
Probably just habit from writing letters or emails where you sign your name at the end.
 
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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.
 
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out of whack said:
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! :biggrin:
 
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ice109 said:
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)
 
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ranger said:
Its good for reaching the minimum character requirements on short posts.

- Shiv
Good idea.

- Adam
 
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Are you guys making fun of me? :rolleyes: :frown:

- Warren
 
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Some people sign with their username although their UN isn't their real name!:biggrin:


Your beloved 1:devil:
 
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chroot said:
Are you guys making fun of me? :rolleyes: :frown:

- Warren

Every chance we get! :unknownsmiliegoeshere:
 
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jim mcnamara said:
Every chance we get! :unknownsmiliegoeshere:

Just run and hide! No need to post a smilie:wink:



Your beloved 1:devil:
 

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