BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted January 2, 2009 BassResource.com Administrator Posted January 2, 2009 I've noticed some of you are changing your screen names....often. I presume because you think this is funny or cute. But keep in mind a few things: 1. You build up a reputation for yourself under your screen name. Change it, and nobody knows who you are. Thus, you've lost all that credibility. 2. When people try to search for your posts (because YOU posted something they wanted to see again), they can't find it because your screen name has changed. For these reasons and more, I personally feel that changing your screen name is rude to your fellow members. But, if you MUST do this, then at least choose a name similar enough to your old screen name so that people recognize you. Burley is the only one who does this well. (still a pain in the rear to search for his posts, because you need to first figure what flavor of the day he is) Just my .02 Quote
dave Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 Or under the avatar, the user names formally known as. Quote
fish-fighting-illini Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Glen, You've got to cut Burley some slack on this. In fact for his literary work you ought to pay him. His screen name alone is a great source of BassResource.com entertainment for me. On that note: Top ten reason for Burley's screen name changes 10) likes to be a pain in the butt to find his posts 9) hard to track posts so lawsuits are difficult 8) likes to laugh at lawyers 7) still leading up to the final screen name of "Squirrely Burley" 6) West Virginia is a bit challenged for entertainment outlets 5) loves to post new pictures to practise his graphic art skills 4) uses the constant changes as "posting camoflage" 3) Burley has never had a "reputation" ok fellow members take over from here 2) TBD #1 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted January 3, 2009 Author BassResource.com Administrator Posted January 3, 2009 Rest assured, I'm not picking on Burley. Clearly his name changes are such so that you still know who he is. I'm specifically speaking about the copy-cats who are changing their names so drastically that nobody knows who they are anymore. Seriously, only Burley can pull it off well. : Quote
Super User burleytog Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 You should see my list of potential future names. Some of them aren't fit for an aircraft carrier though. Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 Why would anyone want to look up any previous posts from BaBaBaBaBaBurley anyway? Quote
Super User Tin Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 Who is the copy-cat? :-/ ;D Quote
fish-fighting-illini Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Rest assured, I'm not picking on Burley. Clearly his name changes are such so that you still know who he is. I'm specifically speaking about the copy-cats who are changing their names so drastically that nobody knows who they are anymore. Seriously, only Burley can pull it off well. : I know Glen and I got your original point. I was just having some fun during a cold IL winter Quote
Super User Muddy Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 You should see my list of potential future names. Some of them aren't fit for an aircraft carrier though. Just get them tatooed on your butt Quote
Troutfisher Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 6) West Virginia is a bit challenged for entertainment outlets He does have a point there. Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 3, 2009 Super User Posted January 3, 2009 Everyone has something to add to the site Burley's just has nothing to do with fishing Quote
Simp Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Rest assured, I'm not picking on Burley. Clearly his name changes are such so that you still know who he is. I'm specifically speaking about the copy-cats who are changing their names so drastically that nobody knows who they are anymore. Seriously, only Burley can pull it off well. : I know Gken and I got your original point. I was just having some fun during a cold IL winter What are you talking about we had a surprise warm front hit us in Southern IL today and it hit at least 68 today. I've got to pay more attention to the weather because if I would have known I'd ahve been out on a lake. Even if the fog prevented me from seeing it! ;D Quote
fish-fighting-illini Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 What are you talking about we had a surprise warm front hit us in Southern IL today and it hit at least 68 today. I've got to pay more attention to the weather because if I would have known I'd ahve been out on a lake. Even if the fog prevented me from seeing it! ;D Sure rub it in Simp. We were robbed up here is the Peoria area. The hi was 45 and we had rain What part of So IL are you in? Are you thinking of going to the spring BRroad trip? Quote
Simp Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 What are you talking about we had a surprise warm front hit us in Southern IL today and it hit at least 68 today. I've got to pay more attention to the weather because if I would have known I'd ahve been out on a lake. Even if the fog prevented me from seeing it! ;D Sure rub it in Simp. We were robbed up here is the Peoria area. The hi was 45 and we had rain What part of So IL are you in? Are you thinking of going to the spring BRroad trip? I'm just a couple miles outside of Carbondale. As far the the trip is concerned I plan on going but I don't know if I can do 5 days yet. I might stay a couple nights and drive a couple days since I'm probably only about 90 min to two hour drive away. I've also got to figure out the boat situation. My buddy and I use a 16ft John boat with a 15hp motor and we may just take it. I don't think we can afford to pay for hotel rooms, rental boats, ect. So I'm still trying to plan it all out but I'm about 95% sure I'll be there for at least 3 days of fishing!! I just hope my club hasn't scheduled a tourney during that week. Quote
Pitchinkid Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 how dare you all associate Burley with West Virginia. I know of at least 5 women. 2 men, 2 dogs and a sheep named Fluffy that have a restraining order against him. Thanks but no thanks, VA can keep him. lol j/k man you know i would never file charges against you."again". lol Quote
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