Real names?

[Admin]

This is a poll for all members to vote upon (only once per member please!)

Do you think that we should list members actual names as well as their username?

[geordielec1971]

yes to real names geordielec1971=colin martin

[Big G]

Big G - (Gino Agius) Eye Sports

Photo makes me look fatter than i am...

[Barters]

Barters - Chris Bartlett

[buddabelly]

buddabelly - Kenny Venters

[Keith]

Keith - Keith Priddis

[Harbs]

NEVvvERRR!!!! You'll never find out who I am! you will have to kill me! no wait thats a bit Extreme!
You'll never find me and I'll never tell!

[Hairy]

Hairy - Ian Hair(Netherton)

[Ross]

Rather than listing it all in this thread, update the details in your user profile, I'll then make them publicly viewable.

[Harbs]

Thats just ruined my annonnannommy!

[Admin]

Interesting to hear everyone's name though!

Admin - Raphael Frascogna Jr.

[carefree]

carefree - al 'mrs marple' lenihan

[bluestar]

Bluestar - Mick Burch - the literate one !!!

[Assasin]

I dont see why we need to know everyones name.

Surely we are all grown ups and shouldnt let an internet wind up merchant wind us up so easily??

[Tommy Trophy]

Tommy Trophy - Stephen Thomas Cooper! - I say YAYE!

[Cham1]

Mark Chambers

[Scouse Mouse]

I'm Spartacus

[n j titman]

At long last!! More credibility for PST

[n j titman]

At long last!! More credibility for PST

[normanvasey]

Norman Stanley (after the one and only Matthews) Vasey

[Number 5]

Darren Fogg

[CoatesFC - Dave]

David Moore

[geordielec1971]

dont you think its bad its comes to this cause of sum idiot??????????????

[BEZZA1980]

Richard Berry - Stilton United

[royston11]

Richard that's cheesy!!!

[moe]

Lol sorry Norman, I thought it was after Norman Stanley Fletcher!!

Moe= Michael Owens

[geordielec1971]

moe you names after moe from simpsons??????

[moe]

Ha ha, yes it it Chief Wigum lol

[geordielec1971]

you can call me clancy lol you playing sunday????

[moe]

Well in the squad, playing is another story lol

[Admin]

It is not because of Royston, it was something that we had been pondering anyway, particularly when the PDFL/PSMFL/PFA officials are good enough to come on here and comment now. It is only courteous that they should know whom they are being addressed by?

[moe]

The only problem is now people have to be even more cautious what they write, the fa will have an even easier time filling their coffers with misconduct charges ect.

[Slim Bratts]

Slim Bratts
- Frankie Cocozza

[geordielec1971]

Mo you still hav to voice your view misconduct charge or not

[moe]

Lol, It was not myself I was thinking of mate lol, I know some people write comments straight after games while still disappointed with people or incidents during a game and therefore sometimes word their posts badly and may leave the possibility of fa fines ect...

[Slim Bratts]

Personally, I do not think you should 'force' users to use their real name, I've never seen this on any other forum and surely it's better to give the option to the user than make the decision for them. There's also the fact people may be posting on here when they should be working and if the names and posts are open to the search engines they could get in to trouble with their boss.

A lot of the things written by some people on here are ridiculous whether they use their real name or not*.

Frankie x

*Some things are also written very well.

[geordielec1971]

Most of mine badley written angry man

[carefree]

let the pole decide, run it for 2 weeks, slim your never on here much anymore anyway mate, think you'll find that 90% of the yes people are regular posters.

[Slim Bratts]

let the pole decide, run it for 2 weeks, slim your never on here much anymore anyway mate, think you'll find that 90% of the yes people are regular posters.

Still like to have a nose every now and then but yeah, that's fair comment!

Just wouldn't want such a thing to also put potential new users off.

[Cham1]

The only problem is now people have to be even more cautious what they write, the fa will have an even easier time filling their coffers with misconduct charges ect.

It also adds extra creditability to the site!!

[Scouse Mouse]

No, I'm Spartacus|

[Glasgow Rangers Champions]

Jock lol

[Back of the Net]

We all know who each other is on here anyhow so why make it compulsory, it doesnt give it any more credibility at all either and it'll certainly make it a duller place as lets face it, we all love that rants from people who need to vent a bit of steam and it causes good banter - if everyones named then the FA's only have to read through the site and start posting the fines out.......

No, I'm Sparticus!

[geordielec1971]

fines on way to me then

[moe]

Not sure about that Mark to be honest, does that mean just because an opinion is written by someone called cham1 it is less valid than someone called mark chambers really? No I would like to think the pdfl, psmfl and the pfa would take any point, opinion or criticism on it's merit rather than the name next to it. Pst has some very knowledgable people on here with huge amounts of experience within the game some going back 20+ years. That should be enough credibility on it's own.
This is obviously my personal opinion only.

[Admin]

In any walk of life there needs to be accountability. If you want to rant, then it will just make you think a little more creatively about how to word it. I have ranted plenty of times and everyone knows who I am, but I have worded it in such a way as to avoid a charge of bringing the game into disrepute.

[Big G]

Opinions need credibility, credibility is obtained by substance, substance must have foundation and foundation is the platform for respect.

People should not hide behind closed doors if they want to be taken serious…

[moe]

I agree Raph but let's be honest not everyone is as controlled venting their anger. Geordie for example is very straight talking and WILL say things exactly how he sees them rightly or wrongly ( sorry leccy you came to mind first) this site would not be as it is now because you will see opinions either stifled or just not stated at all. I voted for names just because I personally have nothing to hide, I do try to word criticism very carefully but i think some will just start new accounts with fake emails and fake names to avoid the possibility of misconduct charges. Therefore credibility would drop not rise.

[carefree]

the reason why i said to be comfirmed by a landline number by admin, who should have the power to delete accounts if they think its a trouble maker and not a genuine person asking a question or adding useful imformative stuff


I agree Raph but let's be honest not everyone is as controlled venting their anger. Geordie for example is very straight talking and WILL say things exactly how he sees them rightly or wrongly ( sorry leccy you came to mind first) this site would not be as it is now because you will see opinions either stifled or just not stated at all. I voted for names just because I personally have nothing to hide, I do try to word criticism very carefully but i think some will just start new accounts with fake emails and fake names to avoid the possibility of misconduct charges. Therefore credibility would drop not rise.

[Assasin]

Not entirely sure making names show up will help anything over the internet. Look at the social network sites and see how many David Beckham accounts there are. Im pretty sure there aren't that many in the world. If someone wants to make a post under a false name they can do. It's not rocket science.

[Admin]

Facebook is worldwide though Assassin, whereas we are a fairly boutique forum. If someone isn't who they claim to be, there are plenty of wise heads on here who will realise, plus Ross and I have to approve their membership first (which includes them providing a valid email and other personal details).

If someone wants to go to that much effort, then let them do so, but it will be like dropping Sepp Blatter into a pit of hungry cannibals.