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  • #1

    Etiquette question

    I have always looked up a person's profile to use their proper name in a reply but on another list I was called for doing that.
    So what is considered proper in replying to a post?
    "Hi Schitzabryk69" from their header or "Hi Clarence" from their profile?
    Fred Hill, S'toon
    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
    "The Flying Pumpkin"
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  • #2
    Fred,

    I try to always use the name if its in the profile, if they hid it (maybe for good reason) then I use the alias.

    Don't flippin' worry about it - its YOUR response!

    John
    John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

    Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
    '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
    Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

    "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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    • #3
      Fred, since when you did start worrying about etiquette?
      Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

      '78E original owner - resto project
      '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
      '82 XJ rebuild project
      '80SG restified, red SOLD
      '79F parts...
      '81H more parts...

      Other current bikes:
      '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
      '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
      '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
      Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
      Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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      • #4
        Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
        Fred, since when you did start worrying about etiquette?
        I was wondering that too!!!

        Fred, I say, who cares! If someone gets pissed then tell them not to list their name in their profile!
        Nathan
        KD9ARL

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        1978 XS1100E
        K&N Filter
        #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
        OEM Exhaust
        ATK Fork Brace
        LED Dash lights
        Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
        Green Monster Coils
        SS Brake Lines
        Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

        In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
          Fred, since when you did start worrying about etiquette?
          Hi Steve,
          thing is, I hate to accidentally annoy someone.
          Especially when I'm trying to be polite.
          Fred Hill, S'toon
          XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
          "The Flying Pumpkin"

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          • #6
            Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
            Hi Steve,
            thing is, I hate to accidentally annoy someone.
            Especially when I'm trying to be polite.
            Ok, I'll buy that.....
            Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

            '78E original owner - resto project
            '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
            '82 XJ rebuild project
            '80SG restified, red SOLD
            '79F parts...
            '81H more parts...

            Other current bikes:
            '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
            '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
            '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
            Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
            Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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            • #7
              I use the forum name for the most part, even when the real name is available. Kinda keeps in the spirit of the forum and our comarderie, if you will.

              I know, mine is boring as heck but it's from before I started hanging out here and becoming COOL...

              Sure wish there was the ability to change to a new screen name...
              "BonzXSter"
              Howard

              ZRX1200

              BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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              • #8
                I'd say, if they didnt want anyone to know or use their real name then that should not have put it in their profile information that is available to the public...
                '79 XS11 F
                Stock except K&N

                '79 XS11 SF
                Stock, no title.

                '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                • #9
                  Personally I would rather people use my forum name when addressing me on the site. The members names and other info are not available to lurkers who may be up to no good. I also believe that, say for instance Fred replies to my post and calls me Rasputin, that people who are following a thread will understand who he is addressing. If he suddenly says "hey Doug you are wrong on this issue" the followers do not know which post he is referring too.
                  A PM is a different thing and I welcome the use of my name, but for responding to a post I would like my forum name to be mentioned instead. Just my opinion.
                  2-79 XS1100 SF
                  2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
                  80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
                  Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by hbonser View Post
                    I use the forum name for the most part, even when the real name is available. Kinda keeps in the spirit of the forum and our comarderie, if you will.

                    I know, mine is boring as heck but it's from before I started hanging out here and becoming COOL...

                    Sure wish there was the ability to change to a new screen name...
                    "BonzXSter"
                    You should just go by "The Bonz". Heyyyyyyyyyyyyy !


                    Just sign up again. TC can swap you over I think?

                    John
                    John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

                    Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
                    '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
                    Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

                    "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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                    • #11
                      "The Bonz" has been with me for a long time, and Bonz is right behind it. Yeah I'd make the change if I knew it was a reality to do on the forum.

                      Do I need to get a petition signed by 25 board members or something like that?
                      Howard

                      ZRX1200

                      BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by hbonser View Post
                        "The Bonz" has been with me for a long time, and Bonz is right behind it. Yeah I'd make the change if I knew it was a reality to do on the forum.

                        Do I need to get a petition signed by 25 board members or something like that?
                        I dont think you can save your post count and therefore you will have to be demoted to Newbie.
                        '79 XS11 F
                        Stock except K&N

                        '79 XS11 SF
                        Stock, no title.

                        '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                        GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                        "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                        • #13
                          First, life as I know has changed forever, Fred cares.....and even about hurting someones feelings!!

                          Fred, I have always noticed that you do look up their name, and I have always given you a lot of credit for making that effort. As others have stated, it is a public profile. If your that worried about someone knowing your double secret identity, you may want to rethink joining a public forum, and putting your real identity in the public profile. I see nothing wrong with you using their given name that they list in the profile.

                          As for changing your screen name, I have seen from time to time where a site administrator has changed screen names for folks. It is on a special request basis, as it can only be done by an admin.
                          Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                          When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                          81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                          80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                          Previously owned
                          93 GSX600F
                          80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                          81 XS1100 Special
                          81 CB750 C
                          80 CB750 C
                          78 XS750

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                          • #14
                            On the first reply I will weave in their name if they put it in their signature cause I figure it is then public knowledge. If I am exchanging PMs with someone I definitely look up their name to get more personal.

                            Aside from that......what difference should it make?
                            Mike Giroir
                            79 XS-1100 Special

                            Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.

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                            • #15
                              Maybe you guy's are just getting the wrong read on what Fred was really trying to do. He was trying to establish a proper proticol. Probably so that when he really was trying to get under your skin you would really know it.

                              Like he said he wouldn't want to do it accidentally.
                              To fix the problem one should not make more assumptions than the minimum needed.

                              Rodan
                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khm6...liHntN91DHjHiS
                              1980 G Silverbird
                              Original Yamaha Fairfing and Bags
                              1198 Overbore kit
                              Grizzly 660 ACCT
                              Barnett Clutch Springs
                              R1 Clutch Fiber Plates
                              122.5 Main Jets
                              ACCT Mod
                              Mac 4-2 Flare Tips
                              Antivibe Bar ends
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