12-12-2024, 06:55 PM
(12-12-2024, 05:29 PM)ezdays Wrote: One of the reasons we changed from a closed to an open forum was that no one could find us. We were not on the Google search list since bots wouldn't stop by. I was also told by some that they wouldn't register until they had an idea what the forum looked like discussion-wise. As far as restricting what you say, there isn't anything said on the Internet that isn't accessible to those that want it, just hiding it makes it a bit more difficult to find.
As for usernames instead of real names, what difference if you are, "Samantha", or "Sam1946", or "lightheart", there are probably a good million Samanthas on the net and only their profile distinguishes one from another. Some here have unique usernames and use their real name in their siggies, others have their photo in their avatar, others have something else or nothing at all. These are the options that came with the software we use and I think it offers a whole lot of opportunities for our members to personalize their profiles.
Don, it is so good to see you back.