Identification of members

[Elliot G.]

As a long time member and one that was told that I did have to identify myself and what my business affliations were I think that all members should use their real names and have to post their real systems if they want to be allowed to post. I personally find way to many that act like experts and yet they have no credentials published or non published.
Your thoughts?
The internet is full of fakers, phonies and BS artistsand I believe that this forum should be a "real" place. Why not make WBF a shinning example of what the internet could truly be!
Ok now come get me

 

[Steve Williams]

As a long time member and one that was told that I did have to identify myself and what my business affliations were I think that all members should use their real names and have to post their real systems if they want to be allowed to post. I personally find way to many that act like experts and yet they have no credentials published or non published.
Your thoughts?
The internet is full of fakers, phonies and BS artistsand I believe that this forum should be a "real" place. Why not make WBF a shinning example of what the internet could truly be!
Ok now come get me

we totally agree Elliot and to that extent it is clearly defined in WBF's Terms of Service Article 13

* TERMS OF SERVICE - ALL MEMBERS TO READ BEFORE POSTING ANY CONTENT *

WHAT’S BEST FORUM TERMS OF SERVICE Welcome to our forum! Our goal is to have a friendly place where everyone shares ideas and information without the level of bickering and angst that other forums tend to create. To that end, we have a set of rules that we would like to follow and be aware: 1...

whatsbestforum.com

 

[DeadWax]

Be careful going to this path. While I understand your intent, this type of "gatekeeping" can be perceived as not being inclusive and generally off-putting to folks wanting to participate at all which would be contrary to the site's "mission" of sharing.

 

[Elliot G.]

Be careful going to this path. While I understand your intent, this type of "gatekeeping" can be perceived as not being inclusive and generally off-putting to folks wanting to participate at all which would be contrary to the site's "mission" of sharing.

IMO anyone can read but to give your opinion its only fair that you are identified to show some validity.
Inclusion come on dont go there no one is stopped from reading but pretending to be an expert when you are FOS is just wrong.

 

[Elliot G.]

we totally agree Elliot and to that extent it is clearly defined in WBF's Terms of Service Article 13

* TERMS OF SERVICE - ALL MEMBERS TO READ BEFORE POSTING ANY CONTENT *

WHAT’S BEST FORUM TERMS OF SERVICE Welcome to our forum! Our goal is to have a friendly place where everyone shares ideas and information without the level of bickering and angst that other forums tend to create. To that end, we have a set of rules that we would like to follow and be aware: 1...

whatsbestforum.com

Steve I just went through someone who I wont name insulting and trying to discredit me by him stating all his education and his letters from Nasa yet to my surprise no one knows who he is. Then others want to jump on the pile and they have nothing listed as well.
THis site can be a real castle on the hill if people truly had to be real IMO,
This rule should apply to all not just industry members

 

[DeadWax]

but pretending to be an expert when you are FOS is just wrong.

Agreed! Sounds like you're aiming to strike the right balance.

 

[Steve Williams]

Steve I just went through someone who I wont name insulting and trying to discredit me by him stating all his education and his letters from Nasa yet to my surprise no one knows who he is. Then others want to jump on the pile and they have nothing listed as well.
THis site can be a real castle on the hill if people truly had to be real IMO,
This rule should apply to all not just industry members

I saw that as well Elliot. That individual is well known for those very antics and as far as we know he is nothing more than an enthusiast and a chest pumper. We have an ignore button for such members. What we have asked members in the past is that if they see someone who states he is a reviewer or has credentials but not shown in his signature, they should report the post and the mods will reach out and insist that the member's industry affiliation be added to his signature section

 

[ALF]

…control, it is overrated…

vbw,
a

 

[marty]

True story. I attended a lecture once by a dear friend and mentor who was also the well-respected Chairman of his Department. On his title slide for the lecture, he listed himself as “Chief of Intergalactic Ophthalmology”. Someone in the audience burst out and said “Who gave you that title”. He replied “I did”. The dialog continued “What organization sanctioned that?” “The one I just created” he replied. The audience laughed. The lecture then went on to present some very erudite medical arguments of why residents, fellows and practitioners shouldn’t believe everything they read. At the conclusion of the lecture, he asked the audience “Now, who here really thinks I am the Chief of Intergalactic Ophthalmology? He made his point. So it is with the charlatans, twits and goof-balls we encounter on many public forums these days. Not sure imposing real identification would be an effective remedy. “Don’t believe everything you read” comes to mind as perhaps the most useful guidance here.

 

[andromedaaudio]

Carlos doesnt need NASA papers afaik.
If he has only half the gear that he posts about in his vids , then he is the Audiophile GOAT afaik .
I think WBF works just fine

 

[Steve Williams]

It's simple....for the member Elliot referred to .....
1. Use the IGNORE button as he is not a reviewer or a member of the industry but rather someone who has an inflated image of himself.If everyone uses the IGNORE function. said members get the message real fast

 

[Carlos269]

It is very easy to identify the ignorant, charlatans, twits and goof-balls by what they post. And likewise, it is very easy to identify the educated and knowledgeable also by what they post. Identify is one thing, facts are a matter all together much more powerful and insightful.

 

[Steve Williams]

It is very easy to identify the ignorant, charlatans, twits and goof-balls by what they post. And likewise, it is very easy to identify the educated and knowledgeable also by what they post. Identify is one thing, facts are a matter all together much more powerful and insightful.

Like I said.....IGNORE.

 

[spiritofmusic]

True story. I attended a lecture once by a dear friend and mentor who was also the well-respected the Chairman of his Department. On his title slide for the lecture, he listed himself as “Chief of Intergalactic Ophthalmology”. Someone in the audience burst out and said “Who gave you that title”. He replied “I did”. The dialog continued “What organization sanctioned that” “The one I just created” he replied. The audience laughed. The lecture then went on to present some very erudite medical arguments of why residents, fellows and practitioners shouldn’t believe everything they read. At the conclusion of the lecture, he asked the audience “Now, who here really thinks I am the Chief of Intergalactic Ophthalmology? He made his point. So it is with the charlatans, twits and goof-balls we encounter on many public forums these days. Not sure imposing real identification would be an effective remedy. “Don’t believe everything you read” comes to mind as perhaps the most useful guidance here.

Marty, Self ID is *all* the rage.
"I feel, therefore I am".

 

[Gregadd]

I don't think Yyou have to use your real name unless you are here for profit

I have always used my real name with one exception. I was having some fun. I thought would eventually figure out who I was and eventually someone told them.
These are crazy times I have been the subject of some nasty comments. They could find out where you live and work. Someone could call and subject you to further harrassment.

 

[jeff1225]

I would be careful going down this path. Many WBF members have hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment and records, and can be easily targeted by scammers or thieves if too much public information is shared.

 

[MaxwellsEq]

I know companies and people that work for them that use Twitter and Instagram feeds and posts on discussion groups to identify individuals and their personal preferences etc. They use the resultant models to do market research which they sell to large companies.

As one of them said to me last week, "why do people put their names in their posts and account names, or their birth year or age in their account names or handles. I'd never do that". It was an interesting observation.

 

[Ron Resnick]

I find it difficult enough to remember one name for each member, let alone two names for many members.

 

[Elliot G.]

Like I said.....IGNORE.

just look up Steve, as NASA is shinning on YOU LMAO

 

[Elliot G.]

BTW IMO this is why nothing changes in our world. No one is willing to try anything that might improve anything unless there is money to be made.
My father was , and I am sad that I have to agree with him, that if you want to know the truth follow the money.

I find it difficult enough to remember one name for each member, let alone two names for many members.

i know your name