08-07-2003 01:06									#1
	Bolding people's names in threads Inflate your Upload Space

This is becoming more and more popular, probably from the StraightDope or something, but I find it really silly. I know what it's for, so people can see their name stand out and know when they're being talked to, but to me I always associate bold with being...well, bold. Emphasized.

So when I read stuff like:
"Oh, I don't know JohnT, I think I could marry that kitty," I read it as someone talking normally, then shouting "JohnT", then resuming speaking normally again. It seems a bit dysfunctional.

Just thought I'd share.
Anyone else the same way?

	08-07-2003 01:10									#2
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to me it sounds, like the name of the reciever is supposed to add value to the poster's arguement.

Generally, it sucks.

How is SDMB anyway?

	08-07-2003 01:12									#3
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Why don't people just write everything in bold and only switch when they mention someone? What do you say Asher. That would be rather kewl too. Why is this such a big deal?

	08-07-2003 01:16									#4
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Asher has a point, but now that someone has brought this convention to my attention I shall use it from now on.

	08-07-2003 01:16									#5
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Kind of like Elaine Benis, and her over-use of exclamation points.

	08-07-2003 01:16									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Japher Why don't people just write everything in bold and only switch when they mention someone? What do you say Asher. That would be rather kewl too. Why is this such a big deal?

Because it implies we are unable to read/understand unbolded text?
and, no I couldn't be arsed making 'unbolded' bold just to make a point!

	08-07-2003 01:16									#7
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quote: Originally posted by Japher Why don't people just write everything in bold and only switch when they mention someone? What do you say Asher. That would be rather kewl too. Why is this such a big deal?

Now you're just wasting precious monitor-ink!

	08-07-2003 01:26									#8
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Monitor-ink? You should release that poor guy from inside your monitor and buy a new one.

	08-07-2003 01:27									#9
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i know a lot of times i just rush through a thread until I notice "Speer", "Albert", or "AS"... most people here probably do the same and everybody knows it so why not make sure someone doesn't glaze over their name by bolding it.

	08-07-2003 01:28									#10
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It's not a guy, silly, it's ink cartridges!

Don't you guys replace yours, too?

Man am I lucky that guy on the street told me about this, my monitor's not going to fade like yours will!!

	08-07-2003 01:29									#11
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I find it strange too. I am always in the impression that people yell the other's name, which makes controversial debates look more controversial.

I prefer to adress the other people by singling their name out in a line.
(example

"Asher:
I find it strange too. I am always in the impression that people yell the other's name, which makes controversial debates look more controversial.")

	08-07-2003 01:41									#12
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I posted a thread about this like a year ago. It's annoying, but not because of the shouting... It's because of the emphasis. It's so accusatory, like a detective at the end of a crap crime novel pointing the finger at the suspects one by one. Is it not true, Mrs. Bloomsbury, that you lied about being in bed the whole time?

	08-07-2003 01:41									#13
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Asher: So instead of having your video card output to a monitor you have it output to a printer? How do you scroll with that setup?

	08-07-2003 01:43									#14
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Eh, I kind of like it. It clarifies to whom you are talking, and, for people perusing the threads, it makes it easier to look for people who actually replied to your post.

So, deal with it Asher. And you too, Buck.

	08-07-2003 01:44									#15
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I scroll with my custom two-ball trackball.

	08-07-2003 01:46									#16
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Why not just randomly bold words for the fun of it.

	08-07-2003 01:46									#17
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Interesting to meet someone who scrolls by playing with their balls. No I don't want to shake your hand.
So how much paper does an hour of Apolyton use up?

	08-07-2003 01:47									#18
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quote: Originally posted by geeslaka So how much paper does an hour of Apolyton use up?

It prints over itself.

	08-07-2003 01:48									#19
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How long does it take the ink to get too thick for the paper too run through the printer?

	08-07-2003 01:49									#20
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quote: Originally posted by JohnT And you too, Buck.

Oi, what have I done?

	08-07-2003 01:51									#21
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I agree with Asher and Buck.

	08-07-2003 01:53									#22
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quote: Originally posted by JohnT Eh, I kind of like it. It clarifies to whom you are talking, and, for people perusing the threads, it makes it easier to look for people who actually replied to your post. So, deal with it Asher. And you too, Buck.

CTRL-F, enter (as long as you searched for it last time)

It even scrolls for you.

	08-07-2003 02:00									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Asher CTRL-F, enter (as long as you searched for it last time) It even scrolls for you.

DOn't waste your breath, JohnT's a slacker anyways

	08-07-2003 02:04									#24
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I never bold names... I don't see the point. If you miss something directed at you, then you weren't really interested it the topic enough anyway .

	08-07-2003 02:11									#25
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If you're browsing a thread, which contains a lot of information not important to you, but on the other hand you've posted something in it and are wondering if someone has made a response to you, it's helpful to notice your name bolded in the start of the line.

Asher -- > A good example of this is the ST, where Spiffor has asked the longest word in the Finnish language. However, bolding people's names in the middle of the line, Asher, doesn't usually work, since it actually doesn't catch anyones attention as efficiently as the bold in the start of the line...

	08-07-2003 02:18									#26
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Asher what do you think of the idea of using a size increase instead?

Last edited by geeslaka on 08-07-2003 at 02:29

	08-07-2003 02:21									#27
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It doesn't work, try quick browsing that later.

	08-07-2003 02:51									#28
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I think I'm one of the most quoted Apolytoners in sigs, after Fez.

	08-07-2003 04:45									#29
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It reminds me of how gossip columnists like Liz Smith like to drop names like Jesse Jackson throughout her column for apparantly no James Carville reason.

	08-07-2003 04:52									#30
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It reminds me of Steve Gibson's writing style which is insanely obnoxious.