Re: Usernames
Hello Malcolm
I assume if someone puts their 'real' name in their profile it is not a secret and can be used (though it may not be a genuine name anyway).
It is not always possible to chose a preferred real name as a username, it may already have been taken by another member so a username which is different from the real name will have to be chosen .
If a real name is being used rather than a username when replying to a post, it is best to quote the person to whom you are replying to saved confusion
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I take the view we are adults here not children and personally I feel more comfortable when talking to someone if I use a real name rather than some made up name which may be long and even silly
It is all a matter of personal choice.