# Do you pay attention to the identities of other posters? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 19, 2012, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581 "2012-12-19T22:38:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![wheresmymind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/91b2a8/32.png) [@wheresmymind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wheresmymind)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/21 "2012-12-20T03:14:31Z")
I recognize most of the familiar names, but can only pin a particular personality to a few of the more colorful or outspoken posters. Like I know **Ambivalid** uses a wheelchair, goes to the gym, and gets really pissed when people park in the handicapped spot. And that **Der Tris** falls just to the left of Karl Marx. I have a handle on some of **Human Action’s** philosophy of life from conversing in _The Walking Dead_ threads. And I have a face for **Rachelellogram** because of a picture she linked to while discussing hair styles (I have no idea if it’s actually her, but I picture it when I see the name). And of course **PSXer** and **Diamonds02** seem to be young whippersnappers. Oh and remember that homeless guy that used to get escorts because he couldn’t afford “free women?” I miss that guy… There’s a few more but I can’t keep track beyond broad details like that. There have even been a few times when I read a post and thought something like “Huh, apparently **so-and-so** is a girl. I always thought she was a gay man.” ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/22 "2012-12-20T03:16:07Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > So…we are on a first name basis then? That’s rather presumptuous. Who the hell are you? ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/23 "2012-12-20T03:21:21Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > That’s rather presumptuous. Who the hell are you? I… am King Jerkoff. Bow before me, puny peasant. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/24 "2012-12-20T03:34:09Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > I… am King Jerkoff. Bow before me, puny peasant. King eh? I didn’t know we had a king. I thought we were an autonomous collective. ---
**Author:** ![nion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c5a1d2/32.png) [@nion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nion)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/25 "2012-12-20T05:56:19Z")
I haven’t really been around long enough to remember names well, but I am trying. Ironically, **Leaffan** is the one I’ve remembered the easiest. I’m not entirely sure why. Hopefully he decided not to change his name! I missed out on any conclusion he might have reached. I don’t always get to check in as much as I’d like and tend to miss things. Erm, hi Leaffan! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/26 "2012-12-20T06:11:02Z")
Over the almost 11+ years ive been hanging out here, I’d say I loosely try and keep an eye on the character and opinions on as many posters as I can. How much of that actually sticks is another matter, but I do know that **YourAdHere** mainly lurks and rarely posts, but reads this thing religiously every day and has since around 02, so he can tell you more about some random strangers than he probably could about his family. He’s also Santa. ---
**Author:** ![Lanzy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/74df32/32.png) [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/27 "2012-12-20T06:16:12Z")
I only notice the posters I don’t care for, otherwise I hardly notice anyone’s name. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2012, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/28 "2012-12-20T13:40:39Z")
I remember bits and pieces, but when I learn new ones, old ones get lost. So I tend to know stuff about you guys, but only for a little while. > [@Shakes](#): > > I know **Dung Beetle** has been having problems with her cat keeping her up at night. I wonder if things have gotten better since she started that thread? Well, thanks for asking! I’ll bump it. ---
**Author:** ![qualityleashdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/9f8e36/32.png) [@qualityleashdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/qualityleashdog)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2012, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/29 "2012-12-21T12:44:07Z")
Join date is the decider for me. Just like checks numbered 101-150. Anything younger than four months, and you’re a flop. ---
**Author:** ![drewtwo99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2012, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/30 "2012-12-21T13:32:41Z")
I am trying my best to learn more dopers, but as I scrolled down this thread there are just so many of you who I honestly couldn’t remember a single thing about, or even recognize the user names. ---
**Author:** ![Krouget](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b38774/32.png) [@Krouget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krouget)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2012, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/31 "2012-12-21T14:33:46Z")
For the most part, I don’t remember or pay attention, unless they post often, consistently make smart/agreeable posts, or on the flip-side, make extreme comments, which draw attention (intentional or not). ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2012, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581/32 "2012-12-21T14:38:35Z")
I recognize some names after awhile, but generally I post to the comments, not the person. There are just too many to keep straight (not that I would even try). Although I do miss that guy who “graped” everything a few years back. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-the-identities-of-other-posters/644581.md?page=1)