Graft Wrote:
If this is going to become such an issue, might I propose that, to
avoid debate
in the future, we switch to UseRealNames (e.g., your handle is FirstnameLastname, or FMLastname)? This, it seems to me, is the only
clear way
to avoid arguments over what is, and isn't, offensive. I see no
reason to
avoid this; we can facilitate the process by either converting existing usernames, or we can just leave it up to people to redirect as they deem appropriate.
Thoughts, yes. I have some: All I'm ever interested in having people find out about me online is exactly what I want them to, and nothing more. I've succeeded quite well at it so far. If UseRealNames is policy, then I as a sysop would be expected to honor that policy, and so I as a result would quit contributing. Opinions about this vary of course ("this" being "UseRealNames" and also "the significance of a pseudonymous contributor quitting").
cheers,
kq