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Ravenelle Zugzwang

zugzugz.com

Join date: 23 Jul 2004

Posts: 267

04-30-2006 18:40

Why do some people sign their posts?

nimrod Yaffle

Cavemen are people too...

Join date: 15 Nov 2004

Posts: 3,146

04-30-2006 18:56

So that people don't make a post claiming to be them.

-Eggy

Vares Solvang

It's all Relative

Join date: 26 Jan 2005

Posts: 2,235

04-30-2006 18:57

uhm....they couldn't just sign the fake post?

-Eggy

Ravenelle Zugzwang

zugzugz.com

Join date: 23 Jul 2004

Posts: 267

04-30-2006 19:34

Thanks for the help in understanding.

- nimrod
- Eggy
- Vares

Torley Linden

Enlightenment!

Join date: 15 Sep 2004

Posts: 16,530

04-30-2006 19:37

I use my signature to sign my post.

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Ravenelle Zugzwang

zugzugz.com

Join date: 23 Jul 2004

Posts: 267

04-30-2006 19:39

Why?

Torley Linden

Enlightenment!

Join date: 15 Sep 2004

Posts: 16,530

04-30-2006 19:42

From: Ravenelle Zugzwang

Why?

For me, it's because I like being able to stylize it and have my previous last name--"Torgeson" included; this would otherwise not show up.

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Vares Solvang

It's all Relative

Join date: 26 Jan 2005

Posts: 2,235

You wanted a serious answer??

04-30-2006 21:09

It's just another way to personalize things.

As to why people want to do it, well you may as well ask why people paint, or sculpt, or write fiction.

They just do.

Ravenelle Zugzwang

zugzugz.com

Join date: 23 Jul 2004

Posts: 267

05-01-2006 11:03

In Torley's case it makes sense, she went through a last name conversion and it helps with the continuity of understanding what occured and who she is.

But...for the most part I don't get why you sign your name to a post when your name is listed to the side of the post.

It's not the same as why do people paint..good grief.

On my first message forum that I ever posted to, I never gave it thought about my name being posted already and I would sign my posts until someone asked me why I did sign my posts. I had no good answer and decided it really wasn't needed.

Cindy Claveau

Gignowanasanafonicon

Join date: 16 May 2005

Posts: 2,008

05-01-2006 11:14

Sig lines are a web convention now. It gives you a place to personalize your message, maybe add a witty quote or something that exposes a bit about your personality, your likes/dislikes.

For me, my sig says I'm a geek and proud of it. You wouldn't know that from just reading what I write.

Sincerely,
Aimee Weebler

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nimrod Yaffle

Cavemen are people too...

Join date: 15 Nov 2004

Posts: 3,146

05-01-2006 11:21

From: Cindy Claveau

Sig lines are a web convention now. It gives you a place to personalize your message, maybe add a witty quote or something that exposes a bit about your personality, your likes/dislikes.

For me, my sig says I'm a geek and proud of it. You wouldn't know that from just reading what I write.

Sincerely,
Aimee Weebler

I like your sig!

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Elvawin Rainbow

Registered User

Join date: 30 Aug 2005

Posts: 172

05-01-2006 11:26

My signature is so people get used to it for when I am Queen!

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Aimee Weber

The one on the right

Join date: 30 Jan 2004

Posts: 4,286

05-01-2006 12:38

From: Cindy Claveau

Sig lines are a web convention now. It gives you a place to personalize your message, maybe add a witty quote or something that exposes a bit about your personality, your likes/dislikes.

For me, my sig says I'm a geek and proud of it. You wouldn't know that from just reading what I write.

Sincerely,
Aimee Weebler

Saaaaaay there is something distinctly insincere about your signature

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Eggy Lippmann

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Join date: 1 May 2003

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05-01-2006 12:42

Forum signatures are something everybody wants. Clearly, better forum signatures is something we want to support. Mail me.

-- Philip

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Cindy Claveau

Gignowanasanafonicon

Join date: 16 May 2005

Posts: 2,008

05-01-2006 12:43

I didn't do it!

Signed,
FlipperPA Peregrine, Esq.

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Haver Cole

grilled cheese whisperer

Join date: 3 May 2005

Posts: 28

05-01-2006 14:36

she didn't...

Hugs and Kisses,

Cindy Claveau

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Lecktor Hannibal

YOUR MOM

Join date: 1 Jul 2004

Posts: 6,734

05-01-2006 14:40

What in hell are you all going on about ?

-- Provokey Evah

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From: Khamon Fate

Oh, Lecktor, you're terrible.

Bikers have more fun than people !

Cindy Claveau

Gignowanasanafonicon

Join date: 16 May 2005

Posts: 2,008

05-01-2006 14:44

From: Haver Cole

she didn't...

Hugs and Kisses,

Cindy Claveau

Don't make me post those pictures!

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nimrod Yaffle

Cavemen are people too...

Join date: 15 Nov 2004

Posts: 3,146

05-01-2006 14:53

From: Lecktor Hannibal

What in hell are you all going on about ?

-- Provokey Evah

Hahaha, nice!

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Sally Rosebud

the girl next door

Join date: 3 May 2005

Posts: 2,505

05-01-2006 14:54

Seriously, where's the tequila?

Joy Honey

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nimrod Yaffle

Cavemen are people too...

Join date: 15 Nov 2004

Posts: 3,146

05-01-2006 14:54

From: Ravenelle Zugzwang

Thanks for the help in understanding.

- nimrod
- Eggy
- Vares

TORLEY LINDEN née TORGESON

2004.09.15-2006.01.10) 
<blockquote> autistic, eccentric, friendly (tm) <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smilie" class="inlineimg" /> <a href="http://www.secretlair.com/index.php?/clickableculture/entry/the_torley_effect/" target="_blank">What is The Torley Effect?</a> 

 <a href="http://www.torley.com/" target="_blank">Come, read about my adventures with the wonderful people of Second Life!</a> 
 </blockquote>

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Ravenelle Zugzwang zugzugz.com Join date: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 267	04-30-2006 18:40 Why do some people sign their posts?
nimrod Yaffle Cavemen are people too... Join date: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 3,146	04-30-2006 18:56 So that people don't make a post claiming to be them. -Eggy
Vares Solvang It's all Relative Join date: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 2,235	04-30-2006 18:57 uhm....they couldn't just sign the fake post? -Eggy
Ravenelle Zugzwang zugzugz.com Join date: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 267	04-30-2006 19:34 Thanks for the help in understanding. - nimrod - Eggy - Vares
Torley Linden Enlightenment! Join date: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 16,530	04-30-2006 19:37 I use my signature to sign my post. _____________________
Ravenelle Zugzwang zugzugz.com Join date: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 267	04-30-2006 19:39 Why?
Torley Linden Enlightenment! Join date: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 16,530	04-30-2006 19:42 From: Ravenelle Zugzwang Why? For me, it's because I like being able to stylize it and have my previous last name--"Torgeson" included; this would otherwise not show up. _____________________
Vares Solvang It's all Relative Join date: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 2,235	You wanted a serious answer?? 04-30-2006 21:09 It's just another way to personalize things. As to why people want to do it, well you may as well ask why people paint, or sculpt, or write fiction. They just do.
Ravenelle Zugzwang zugzugz.com Join date: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 267	05-01-2006 11:03 In Torley's case it makes sense, she went through a last name conversion and it helps with the continuity of understanding what occured and who she is. But...for the most part I don't get why you sign your name to a post when your name is listed to the side of the post. It's not the same as why do people paint..good grief. On my first message forum that I ever posted to, I never gave it thought about my name being posted already and I would sign my posts until someone asked me why I did sign my posts. I had no good answer and decided it really wasn't needed.
Cindy Claveau Gignowanasanafonicon Join date: 16 May 2005 Posts: 2,008	05-01-2006 11:14 Sig lines are a web convention now. It gives you a place to personalize your message, maybe add a witty quote or something that exposes a bit about your personality, your likes/dislikes. For me, my sig says I'm a geek and proud of it. You wouldn't know that from just reading what I write. Sincerely, Aimee Weebler _____________________
nimrod Yaffle Cavemen are people too... Join date: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 3,146	05-01-2006 11:21 From: Cindy Claveau Sig lines are a web convention now. It gives you a place to personalize your message, maybe add a witty quote or something that exposes a bit about your personality, your likes/dislikes. For me, my sig says I'm a geek and proud of it. You wouldn't know that from just reading what I write. Sincerely, Aimee Weebler I like your sig! _____________________ "People can cry much easier than they can change." -James Baldwin
Elvawin Rainbow Registered User Join date: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 172	05-01-2006 11:26 My signature is so people get used to it for when I am Queen! _____________________ "Off with their Heads"
Aimee Weber The one on the right Join date: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 4,286	05-01-2006 12:38 From: Cindy Claveau Sig lines are a web convention now. It gives you a place to personalize your message, maybe add a witty quote or something that exposes a bit about your personality, your likes/dislikes. For me, my sig says I'm a geek and proud of it. You wouldn't know that from just reading what I write. Sincerely, Aimee Weebler Saaaaaay there is something distinctly insincere about your signature _____________________
Eggy Lippmann Wiktator Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 7,939	05-01-2006 12:42 Forum signatures are something everybody wants. Clearly, better forum signatures is something we want to support. Mail me. -- Philip _____________________ Help us document Second Life history at http://slhistory.org!
Cindy Claveau Gignowanasanafonicon Join date: 16 May 2005 Posts: 2,008	05-01-2006 12:43 I didn't do it! Signed, FlipperPA Peregrine, Esq. _____________________
Haver Cole grilled cheese whisperer Join date: 3 May 2005 Posts: 28	05-01-2006 14:36 she didn't... Hugs and Kisses, Cindy Claveau _____________________ ~sillyrabbittrixareforkids~
Lecktor Hannibal YOUR MOM Join date: 1 Jul 2004 Posts: 6,734	05-01-2006 14:40 What in hell are you all going on about ? -- Provokey Evah _____________________ YOUR MOM says, 'Come visit us at SC MKII http://secondcitizen.net ' From: Khamon Fate Oh, Lecktor, you're terrible. Bikers have more fun than people !
Cindy Claveau Gignowanasanafonicon Join date: 16 May 2005 Posts: 2,008	05-01-2006 14:44 From: Haver Cole she didn't... Hugs and Kisses, Cindy Claveau Don't make me post those pictures! _____________________
nimrod Yaffle Cavemen are people too... Join date: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 3,146	05-01-2006 14:53 From: Lecktor Hannibal What in hell are you all going on about ? -- Provokey Evah Hahaha, nice! _____________________ "People can cry much easier than they can change." -James Baldwin
Sally Rosebud the girl next door Join date: 3 May 2005 Posts: 2,505	05-01-2006 14:54 Seriously, where's the tequila? Joy Honey _____________________ "I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I'm awake, you know?" ~Ernest Hemingway
nimrod Yaffle Cavemen are people too... Join date: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 3,146	05-01-2006 14:54 From: Ravenelle Zugzwang Thanks for the help in understanding. - nimrod - Eggy - Vares <font size="3"><font color="#006600"><font color="DarkGreen"><i><b>TORLEY LINDEN</b></i></font> </font></font>née<font size="3"> <font color="DarkGreen"><i><b>TORGESON </b></i></font></font><font size="3"><font face="Courier New">2004.09.15-2006.01.10)</font></font><b><font color="#006600"><br /> </font></b><blockquote><b><font color="#006600"><font color="Green"> autistic, eccentric, friendly (tm)</font> <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smilie" class="inlineimg" /></font> <a href="http://www.secretlair.com/index.php?/clickableculture/entry/the_torley_effect/" target="_blank">What is <i>The Torley Effect</i>?</a></b><br /> <b> <a href="http://www.torley.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0099">Come, read about my adventures with the wonderful people of Second Life!</font></a></b><br /> <font size="2"><font size="2"> </font></font></blockquote><font size="2"><font size="2"> </font></font><font size="2"><font size="2"> </font></font> _____________________ "People can cry much easier than they can change." -James Baldwin