How You Should Know Your Really Have or what is the big deal on registering

[Guest]

Why is registering so important to group of anonymous posters. Hey? Like you all know who you are. Yup, content is everything.

 

[Mackdoggy_77]

Well, I have talked to quite a few members on the phone already. And, of course, I know Ezzie in person. Also, within this new year to come, I should end out meeting Ravenloft, Xander, Jeff, Nobody Special and his Wife, Mackdaddy, and perhaps Sammyjo.

It seems to be that a lot of trolls post as a guest, and that's why many people here don't like them. When registering is free (and you can end out having more than one name ) and all, I don't see why one wouldn't want to?

~Tiggs~


[Edited by Mackdoggy_77 on 11-20-2000 at 03:30 PM]

 

[Guest]

P.S.

Hee hee hee...

 

[Guest]

Ohh

so you meet 5 out of 3000, yes good reason. Like I say guest or not, you are anonymous. Why... you could register for each comment you make under a different name.
Mackdoggy_76
Mackdoggy_75
Mackdoggy_74
Mackdoggy_73
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Mackdoggy_-1222220020202020

I like anonymous myself if is truth in a sea of literotica BS

 

[Mustang Sally]

Reshal, you're not making your point very well. What exactly are you trying to say?

I think most of us don't have a problem with unregistered posters. The problem is with registered users who use the guest option to post their nastier thoughts. You're absolutely right - we're anonymous anyways, so why not post whatever the Hell you want to say under your usual name?

That is the point.

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

What she said. Registered users use the Unregistered status to piss around without wiping, and it's totally pussy. That's why we slam and tend to ignore Unregistered attacks. That has nothing to do with Unregistereds commenting, which no one has a problem with.

 

[Weird Harold]

Why is registering so important to group of anonymous posters. Hey? Like you all know who you are. Yup, content is everything.

There are two advantages to registration here.

1: When something is posted by "Reshal" others can be reasonably sure that the same person posted it as the other posts by "Reshal" That allows for "getting to know" someone over the course of many postings. (for those who read closely and remember what they read.)

2: Being registered allows you to edit your posts and set up a signature line in your profile.

One is an advantage for other users, and one is an advantage for you. As long as you don't mind that nayone can post using the name you chose, I don't mind if you don't register. You can always be ignored whether you're registered or not, although it would be nice to know if I'm ignoring you because it's YOU that is an asshole and not some troll trying to smear your user name.

 

[Guest]

Exactly. Here I am, posting as Reshal. But I'm actually Laurel. I could say all sorts of things as Reshal and people would think Reshal said them. THAT'S the value of registration.

 

[Laurel]

The only time people get annoyed with unregistered users is when they use that status to say things they wouldn't say otherwise - to lob insults, etc. The reason we don't have mandatory registration on this site is that we want those who don't feel comfortable with registering to still have access.

 

[Samuari]

Not Me

When I see 'guest' I move on. The only reason that I opened this thread was becuse I saw that Laurel had posted here, and her coments are allways worth reading.

 

[Guest]

Hey Samuari, where's the bitch at? Hee hee hee

 

[Mackdoggy_77]

Oops, I mean "Hey Samuari, where's the bitch at? Hee hee hee". Yeah, that's it! WOO WOO WOO WOO!

 

[Mackdaddy_74]

Hey Samuari, where's the bitch at?

 

[Samuari]

I did the same thing twice on the Dare theard

Right now she's asleep on a pile of dirty laundry. I'll have to distrub her soon because I need thos clothes for work tomorrow. Well I'll just get her a bowl of beer ready, and she'll forgive me.

 

[Mackdoggy_77]

Samuari...

I'll share my beer with her!
http://www.animationcity.net/gifs/gal1/dogdrinking.gif

 

[Puddles The Wonder Poodle]

Did you ever find yer bone?

http://home.wanadoo.nl/astrila/a/penjack.gif

[Edited by Puddles The Wonder Poodle on 11-20-2000 at 06:18 PM]

 

[Guest]

Ok I understand some of this.

So if you have a registered name you will not be jerk on the forum? Does posting as a guest make you a troll? What is a troll anyway? I do not understand all this very well. If a well-known I.D. states shit, is it not still shit? I still do not understand if one was to lob insults under an anonymous name and I am assuming everyone here is anonymous, why the concern with the guest rating and lobbing insults. And if the guest rating is looked upon with hate, why not get rid of it totally? Point being is not everyone already anonymous, including guests? It seems to me that the message content is being over looked in favor of who posted it. I would like to register but am a little worried about it all. Is one belittled at this site for posting their opinions? On the other topic I read it seemed so, with both guests and registered types lobbing.

 

[Hecate]

Note: I am not for or against registering - and registering is no guarantee for the quality of the post.

Said the above I really see the registering at any community where you are a frequent visitor as a "protection" for yourself.

The words I type are what I show of my personality, just as would my style of clothing in the "real world" indicate some mental picture people get of me. Now, taking it serious enough to be a member of an online community to want people to learn to know (and yes!like) me, I sure would like to be sure noone can "pretend to be me" and post things using my name that may cause damage to my reputation. Anonymous or not - or no, specially because this is an anonymous way of communication there is no possible way to proof me is me ... unless ... I am a registered user and thus nobody can pretend to be me.

This is the reason for me registering. And trust me - I sure HATE to register anywhere, no matter how little information is required. But as I said, I was wanting to make an impression of ME and the poeple on Lit seemd important enough for me to overcome my inhibition in that field.

As for the acknowledgement of guest posters - I am starting to feel sick about the issue. I never really cared if a poster was or wasn't registered if the post has content - either insightful, clever or witty. An ass is an ass - registered or not, and I seriously doubt anyone, guest or member is going to oppose to that.

If the impression is given that guest-posts are valued less then I really would like to ask why????

Maybe it is because the guest really didn't contribute anything worth mentioning .. but then again, a registered poster doesn't get any acknowledgement in that case either, so what is the whining about?

Maybe they were flamed because they posted something that felt to be offensive .. trust me, registered or guest - I have seen harsh reactions to both, and they were equally harsh!

Maybe the response to a guest's truely thoughtfull, funny, witty post wasn't as appreciative as expected .. but heck .. I have posted stuff I though was really special and got no comment at all or only the "mercy " ones (... you know who you are ) - so again, what is the whining about?

True - board members are getting a lot of flirting, hugging, kind responses, discussions and all ... it seems ... but it is only a few !!! There are always people who are "appreciated" more than others, for whatever the reasons... but let's face it, it only is possible because they are KNOWN, because they have an identity of sorts (as anonymous as it may be).

I sure encourage everyone to come and post, participate in the fun and add to the entertainment, do it under a repetitive name and nobody will care if or if not you are registered, you will have an identity ... be then prepared though that one fine day somebody (guest or registered) might find it funny to post something real shitty under your name ... this is where the trolls come into the picture... and I won't get started on that topic.


OK - this got a lot longer than I intended, but I hope it does clear up the picture, or at least show it from my side of the fence.

 

[Weird Harold]

Now, taking it serious enough to be a member of an online community to want people to learn to know (and yes!like) me, I sure would like to be sure noone can "pretend to be me" and post things using my name that may cause damage to my reputation.
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If the impression is given that guest-posts are valued less then I really would like to ask why????

You made a very important point about registering. Whether your username is to keep you anonymous, or (like mine) just a comfortable nickname, it is the protection of knowing that only you can post under that name that makes registration worth while.

Being able to edit your posts when a typo makes you look stupid helps too.

I can't speak for others, but I do value guest posts less for a couple of reasons.

Primarily, a guest poster is very much like a stranger on the street that comments on a conversation between me and an aquaintance -- someone who says one thing and then moves out of my life forever. What that stranger says, may be profound, or it may be profane, but the stranger isn't really a part of the conversation.

I don't really care whether someone chooses to register. I will admit to a prefernece for those who care enough to "copyright" a persona so I know "who" I'm dealing with.

 

[Samuari]

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If the impression is given that guest-posts are valued less then I really would like to ask why????

I have two reasons for vlauing a guest poster less than a registered on. First, By regestering the poster tells me that he thinks enough of this comunity to plan on sticking arround. Secondly my sticking arround the poster reveals somthing of his/her personality, and becomes more of a real person instead of a ghost that pos hi/her head in to make a comment, and then is gone forever.


I sure encourage everyone to come and post, participate in the fun and add to the entertainment, do it under a repetitive name and nobody will care if or if not you are registered, you will have an identity ... be then prepared though that one fine day somebody (guest or registered) might find it funny to post something real shitty under your name ... this is where the trolls come into the picture... and I won't get started on that topic.

 

[Guest]

thanks

Ok I registered and I guess it takes time to report. You did answer some of my questons and I can see you had almost the same concerns.

 

[Guest]

Ok I understand some of this.
So if you have a registered name you will not be jerk on the forum? Does posting as a guest make you a troll? What is a troll anyway? I do not understand all this very well.

interesting handle you got there. But if you were going for Lasher spelled backwards you made a boo boo. Were you really going for Rehsal?

 

[Laurel]

Ok I understand some of this.

So if you have a registered name you will not be jerk on the forum? Does posting as a guest make you a troll? What is a troll anyway? I do not understand all this very well. If a well-known I.D. states shit, is it not still shit? I still do not understand if one was to lob insults under an anonymous name and I am assuming everyone here is anonymous, why the concern with the guest rating and lobbing insults. And if the guest rating is looked upon with hate, why not get rid of it totally? Point being is not everyone already anonymous, including guests? It seems to me that the message content is being over looked in favor of who posted it. I would like to register but am a little worried about it all. Is one belittled at this site for posting their opinions? On the other topic I read it seemed so, with both guests and registered types lobbing.

A troll is someone who uses a Guest name to take potshots at a user. Every Guest post is not a troll post - only those that are obnoxious and rude because they CAN be obnoxious and rude.

Yes, a Registered username is still a pseudonym, but it's one that sticks with you. You're held accountable for your actions under that name. People remember, "Oh, SoAndSo is the guy who posted that cool joke" or "Eww, SoAndSo is the one who flamed SuchAnd Such for no reason". It becomes a part of you. Most people don't want to be known as assholes, whether by their "real" name or their BB name.

There are many registered users who get called on their shit all the time.

The reason people get pissy about insults from Guest users is that the majority of the time, those "Guests" are actually people who have Registered usernames but choose to use an unregistered name to either 1) make it look like lots of people support them, or 2) say very very vicious and rude things to people without anyone knowing it was them. Because many people here are friends with each other, it's disconcerting to be attacked by a user who knows enough about you to insult you. It's chickenshit and stupid.

However, many times people will use the Guest feature for comedic/parody effect - for humor, not to hurt people. That's fun. Also, some people (especially on the How To board) can seek advice on personal matters without anyone knowing who they are. That's a good use of the Guest feature.

We want everyone to be able to participate in the BB. We expect people to act like rational adults. We don't want to have a bunch of lame rules governing behavior. Thus far, the BB is self-regulating - if someone comes on as a total ass and hurts/offends, they're usually driven off or they learn to be nice. I like it that way.

 

[Laurel]

Ok I understand some of this.
So if you have a registered name you will not be jerk on the forum? Does posting as a guest make you a troll? What is a troll anyway? I do not understand all this very well.

interesting handle you got there. But if you were going for Lasher spelled backwards you made a boo boo. Were you really going for Rehsal?

LMMFAO! I didn't notice that till now... too funny.

 

[Guest]

I will get this reg thing right I forgot the case

My name is Adam Reshal. Although I did notice the mirrored similarity. Was that a troll that came by? Was that my first troll?