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[AuthenticM]

I was not quite sure how to phrase that question, but basically, when you enter a thread and read the posts, do you recognize the posters and do you remember their post history or their personality (besides mods) ? If you do, can you recognize that poster with their username alone, avatar alone or both ?

For me, while I certainly recognize avatars very often, as they are more eye-catching than usernames, the number of gaffers of whom I remember the personality are in the low numbers. Very low, in fact, when taking into consideration the number of people who post on here. The ones I do recognize, I'll usually remember their username as well.

I know Perfo and Luukyk, because how can you not, them having a Lightning fetish; Clevinger, who posts eloquently and seems quite knowledgeable; Shinobi, because he constantly report on news and probably has the best avatar on Neogaf; Wario, (lol); Ivysaur, for a reason I can't remember but there is one; and I guess that's about it.

I've often seen posters refer to others by (user)name and me going: "should I know this dude ? I've been here for three years..." Maybe I haven't been here that long. Or maybe I'm not trying hard enough. Or maybe I'm thinking about this too much and it doesn't really matter because video game forums.

I'm just curious though. Whom here do you recognize and remember some of their post history ? How about me ? Can you spot my avatar or username and go "yep, this fits with his persona alright" ?

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Yeah.

 

[Messi]

Yeah I notice and know all of footballgaf and some of the other more frequent OT users.

 

[jtb]

Yes.

 

[Hylian7]

So much that I even recognized Evilore in real life one time.

 

[Kwixotik]

I recognize most people from GAF-Hop and the drunk thread. And a few others.

 

[GK86]

Yes I know the posting styles of quite of few people. And recognize many more.

 

[Pau]

Yup. Pretty weird though when you lurked for almost five years and knew people from their posts for so long and then finally started interacting with them.

 

[Sub_Level]

I am here all day so yeah.

 

[Messi]

Yes I know the posting styles of quite of few people. And recognize many more.

Like me?

It's totally ok if you don't

 

[GrizzNKev]

Only the ones I like.

The rest are on my ignore list.

 

[Plywood]

Yes.

I'm just curious though. Whom here do you recognize and remember some of their post history ? How about me ? Can you spot my avatar or username and go "yep, this fits with his persona alright" ?

This, though, no.

May be because I don't recognize you as well though.

 

[Gintoki313]

Only a few, but not many. I can only remember people by their avatars, not so much by username.

 

[ChubbyHuggs]

I notice the regular perves and some of the more predominant posters.

 

[AuthenticM]

Only the ones I like.

The rest are on my ignore list.

This only means one thing.

You <3 me.

 

[Crayons]

Yes I know the posting styles of quite of few people. And recognize many more.

Yeah.

I noticed you two.

 

[Syf]

Haven't been posting here regularly for too long but yeah, I'm starting to get to know some people.

 

[I'm an expert]

For the first four year or so not at all..but that's because I was mainly gaming side where opinions matter little. After transitioning to OT I definitely recognize people quicker, but some people I feel like I know too much about them behind the screen because of how open they are here and it can turn me off from engaging them.

 

[Huevos de Oro]

I don't know if I've been around that long to recognize posting styles. This is a pretty big-ass board. I do recognize the most prolific posters, though it would be hard to say if I recognize them out of their actual posting style, or because of the abundance of posts and ample online personas.

 

[Like the hat?]

A few people, but not a ton.

 

[Fusebox]

If I ever visit London I reckon I could spot SmokeyDave in the street if I were to chance upon him.

 

[Verelios]

Pretty much, since I lurk.

Guess that means not many people know me though =/

 

[Aquamarine]

I recognize a ton of people, especially those who frequent recurring threads that I post most frequently in.

 

[strafer]

Yes

 

[DukeBobby]

Yes, I recognise many over on the gaming side.

 

[Kater]

On the Gaming side, many. On the OT side it's just a couple of people that I remember.

 

[Yawnier]

Yeah, even those without avatars you can usually tell who they are by their posting style or name instead.

 

[Stet]

I saw a guy in the library yesterday with a MLP button and a pink 3DS and I was sure he was a gaffer.

 

[ZealousD]

I really only recognize people when I get involved in a sub-community or something. Otherwise I typically stop at "I recognize they avatar".

 

[Amir0x]

I'd recognize the handful of NeoGAFers I met IRL and of course most of the mods.

N'Gai Croal randomly recognized me when I went to NYCC and that was weird. It was like what I imagine it is to have a 15 minute youtube video get famous and be known for that. Awkward but neat.

Wow, I totally read the entire OP wrong.

Yes, I recognize most GAFers that post even semi-frequently by either their avatar image or their name. But it takes a little while.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Yeah, it's usually how I identify people until their username sticks in my head. I've gotten recognized off site by a gaffer too during a clinical trial.

 

[GrizzNKev]

This only means one thing.

You <3 me.

Pretty much the only rule I have is that if you've ever used "le" mixed with English, or any other dumbass reddit-ism, you're getting ignored. So sure, I don't hate ya.

 

[CheesecakeRecipe]

Usually by avatar, but I try to keep usernames in mind in case of any avatar changes.

 

[Order]

Yes.

 

[diamount]

Their avatar mostly. If Shinobi decided to change his evil Wayne Knight avatar, I'd be really confused.

 

[Tucah]

Yep, mostly by avatar.

 

[BPoole]

I'm relatively new here but have started recognizing some users. More will come with time.

 

[shira]

something something $10,000

 

[sixteen-bit]

A few, yes.

 

[Courage]

fellow gaffers

 

[FO-totality]

Yeah.

Who are you again?

 

[Citizen Mane]

Yeah, I lurked for a long time so I know all of you more than you know yourselves.

 

[Huevos de Oro]

fellow gaffers

God please no.

 

[User 100115]

I find myself doing it more often. I might not recognize someone if they change their avatar, but I quickly learn.

I love a ton of folk on here, so there's that too.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Sometimes. I haven't been here more than six months, so the number is very low compared to the number of people who post here.

 

[Yawnier]

fellow gaffers

lol

 

[Mr.Swag]

Recognize a lot of GAFHOP ppl, and random people from ot sometimes. I have avatars turned off on mobile so I o mostly by name.


Gaming side all talk the same. Bunch of nerds.

 

[Acorn]

Sure by avatar first then eventually username. It's funny, I can tell when a thread is from some posters just by the title.

 

[Courage]

Do you guys recognize me after changing my avatar?

 

[FairyD]

Yup