maybe we could replace it with something (or put something in the registration FAQ) discouraging names that would foster confusion?
That text should go on the registration page itself, I think.
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§ ita § - Apr 05, 2004 4:53:26 am PDT #9200 of 10005
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Jon B. - Apr 05, 2004 5:04:43 am PDT #9201 of 10005
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
That text should go on the registration page itself, I think.
I agree. Something about not using names of ME writers, actors, etc.
Dana - Apr 05, 2004 5:04:55 am PDT #9202 of 10005
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Q: What's up with the American syndication schedule for Mutant Enemy shows these days?
Considering how often the re-airing schedules on FX and TNT are likely to change, I'd suggest just putting a link to the FX and TNT websites, rather than trying to keep up every time FX moves Buffy. I tracked down those links and included them when I posted my few FAQ revisions.
bon bon - Apr 05, 2004 5:12:44 am PDT #9203 of 10005
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I also would, maybe, love it if we could gently suggest pronounceable names? I don't give two shits if it's your real one, I'm scrolling past numbers.
And maybe to email stompies/ask in bureau if you want to change it.
Liese S. - Apr 05, 2004 6:21:40 am PDT #9204 of 10005
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
What Liese said. If that is her real name.
Cause, you know, it's not. Kinda. And thus the guilt.
Jesse - Apr 05, 2004 6:31:33 am PDT #9205 of 10005
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Cause, you know, it's not. Kinda. And thus the guilt.
Ha HA! See, that's the thing. It's hard to even tell who around here is using their real name and who is not.
Betsy HP - Apr 05, 2004 7:07:46 am PDT #9206 of 10005
If I only had a brain...
New topic: I think it would make sense if COMM'ed filk went on to the filk page rather than the BRQG. Thoughts?
DavidS - Apr 05, 2004 7:09:16 am PDT #9207 of 10005
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
New topic: I think it would make sense if COMM'ed filk went on to the filk page rather than the BRQG. Thoughts?
Hmmm. It could go both places. We could beg Shrift to have two buttons, one for quotes and one for filk quotes. Or just as Betsy said. I've actually got no preference, though I haven't been to the filk site in a while.
Sean K - Apr 05, 2004 7:10:21 am PDT #9208 of 10005
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I don't want anyone who has a traditional (read: not real name) handle to feel like they're anything but a true Blue part of Buffistahood.
As Jesse just pointed out, the downside of saying many or most people around here use their real names is that it could confuse people when it comes to those posters whose names sound (look) real, but are not.
DavidS - Apr 05, 2004 7:18:49 am PDT #9209 of 10005
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
As Jesse just pointed out, the downside of saying many or most people around here use their real names is that it could confuse people when it comes to those posters whose names sound (look) real, but are not.
I think we just need the historical notion that real names were encouraged at TT where many people first joined, but it's not required and there's no particular status assigned to real names like Jesse or clearly imaginary ones like ita.