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Re: [OT] 'real'-names vs. nicks (was Re: Proposal: /etc/friendlynames)



On Fri, Mar 26, 2004 at 03:23:30PM +0000, Colin Watson wrote:
> On Fri, Mar 26, 2004 at 03:40:42PM +0100, cobaco wrote:
> > What makes a name real (in my eyes) is the fact that it clearly
> > designates 1 specific person, whether the particular name is
> > recognized and archived by your respective government is completely
> > irrelevant for most all practical purposes (legal matters being the
> > only exception I can think of).
> 
> Tom Ballard changes his From: line every time people get used to it, so
> I don't think this really applies to him.

I don't think the fact that I change my nick is what really bothers you.



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