Question about retiring / closing named accounts:

Due to a recent posting in the Ninjutsu Subforum - I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing to be gained by having a named account on this board. In fact, oddly enough, there are a ton of benefits that I am missing out on by having my real name on my posts.

Due to ToS, however, I can't have two accounts. How do I go about closing one down completely and starting a new account?

Thanks in advance.

-Daniel

The post referenced above is: http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1074398220&postcount=4

 

Its not that at all. I prefer boards (and argued extensively in support of) that have real names. What I have found, is that the duality of this board - allowing both - gives people who want anonymity a ton of extra leverage in conversations that shouldn't exist. It is to my disadvantage and detriment to be named here, as it really only works against me. There is literally *zero* upside to having your name attached to your posts.

-Daniel

 

GMs can change the displayed name on an account, ask nicely.

 

I wanna know what this 'LEVERAGE' is you think people are getting from not saying 'MY NAME IS MATTHEW' in the posts? and how does it hurt you? I mean seriouslly....this is the internet. Are you gonna run for political office later and have been posting some questionable material????

 

For the record - I'm not asking for a duplicate account. I'd like to close one completely and start a new one anonymously.

I considered it, but that doesn't work Mitch. If I decided to change my account name, anyone would be able to just simply look back at my posting history and find out who I am. This is against the stated purpose of allowing members to choose to be anonymous. There is way too much that ties me to this account that can't be undone unless you are willing to globally remove every post I have made to place me on equal footing with people who simply sign up anonymously. I put this in the feedback, problems section because it seemed to be the best place to post it.

I can get around your system, I just prefer to work with you instead of against you.

-Me.

 

I don't have my name anywhere but anyone who wants to know, I pity those fools (imagine a Mr T voice) knows it. I may talk a load of crap but I'm happy to stand behind that crap in real life. Why anyone would want to be completely anonymous is beyond me, unless they're not prepared to stand behind what they post or are here for the wrong reasons.
Stuff 'em and keep as you are, it's nice to see people, particually ninjas (unfortunately) standing by the backstabbing hatred of each other. Not counting you there by the way, I don't recall your post history. End of the day, why hide?

 

I still want to know what these benefits are that he speaks of.....

 

I turned off private messages. This is the best way to communicate given that.

 

nothing?

 

Sorry - the brief version is - I don't like uneven playing ground.

Someone can say "that's not how it is done in Japan" - but we can't ask them to provide any evidence they are in Japan.

The idea of merit-alone based discussion is interesting when dealing with theoretical / intangible topics. Most of the conversation on a Martial arts board is about tangible topics, and I am realizing that someone being able to measure my abilities (as a named source) does me no favors when they simply say whatever they want (and the discussion isn't allowed to request information to back up statements). I don't like the disparity.

Hope that helps.

-Daniel

 

I'm trying to understand why you are acting so defensively.

If the answer is, just email an admin - here is the list of admin email addresses, that would have been a lot easier.

-Me.

 

You are kidding...I know you are.

I could easily set all my stuff to reflect being somewhere I'm not...Japan for instance. THIS IS THE INTERNET!!! People either provide material to back up what they say or have the cred on the board to be able to get away with smaller claims. That will have no bearing on if you have your name available or not.

 

You're wrong.

I'm not kidding. I'm a known entity under this name. Anyone who reads a post I put up will know I am not living in Japan.

That's the point. You can do that, but I can't.

 

Hope this helps - A quick example:

http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98885&page=2

Keitaz is anonymous. Don isn't.