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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

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TheThe said:
I am one who worries about Google's power of recollection. A lot of potential clients google me and usually find articles on me and my work. I once made the mistake of typing out my name here and... bam... that was suddenly what came up in new searches. Right now I have my Variety article back as my number one search result under my name, and I'd like to keep it that way.

I really like the feeling of community here, but I feel that I couldn't post as freely as I'd like if I always have to worry that future clients are going to be reading about my questions on Red or whatever... It could give off the impression that I have no Idea what I'm doing. (Potential Client: "What? He's learning about Red and Epic from an Internet forum??? What an amateur!")

I therefore propose that we are allowed to attach our real names as an image like this:

Real Name:
Real_Name_2.jpg


So, Jarred, can you turn image linking on in the signature?
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It seems that my question got lost for being the last post on a page. So here goes again?

Can we use a pic to show our name to keep it away from Google?
 
Jason Ramsey said:
We're not closing any doors. Just asking folks to be accountable for their words and to be willing to stand behind what they say with their real name.

There are only a few instances when a real name might not be warranted, and in those cases, we can deal with it on an individual basis.

Later,
Jason
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In my opinion, there a few of elistist people who would like to see this project as their own camera provider.

For satisfying them, others will be out. Saying to these ones what they can do for buying Epic is not even a way...

The price range has changed. I am Red customer. I wouldn't be if I had found you now. Why? Seems to me you are too much focused on a protectionism program.

I can imagine a few of you don't appreciate my words. Just my opinion, though. Sorry. I'm not here to please you.

In my opinion, You have been losing the initial spirit.
 
Jason Ramsey said:
We're not closing any doors. Just asking folks to be accountable for their words and to be willing to stand behind what they say with their real name.
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There's a lot to be said for accountability, but it's also true that there's already a ton of crap here posted under real names.

The actual result of this policy is likely to be an even narrower range of discussion. But what the hell.... Nobody blames you for trying, or altering the site to serve company interests, whatever the reason may be. Besides, any policy that gets rid of number6 and me on the same day has a lot going for it....:usd:
 
TheThe said:
It seems that my question got lost for being the last post on a page. So here goes again?

Can we use a pic to show our name to keep it away from Google?
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I vote for that. I've never thought about it and googled myself and it's reduser all over.
 
C.H.Haskell said:
I step away for a second and return to find Ketch has been revealed! The look is priceless. Hope all is well Ketch.
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:) Thanks all is well here apart from Peter continuing to post that pic:)

But now I just realized that I posted again... myself:)

On the way to edit my post...

ciao
 
Jason Ramsey said:
Just asking folks to be accountable for their words and to be willing to stand behind what they say with their real name.
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:angry03: We are not Al-Qaîda!!!:ph34r:

This is not the way a forum gains more credibility.

My 2 cents.

Patrick


PS: I like JPP comments... it would be great not loosing him or her... or it?:)
 
Caesar said:
Dear Jarred,

Seems to me you shouldn't close your doors to outside.

I took the definition from there:

You made dvxuser. You made reduser. Don't lose your market. Just a friendly advice from an older fellow.

Caesar
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not closing the doors to the outside.. this is my house and i just wanna know who i'm letting in the door.

As i said.. people that dont like it, can go over to Scarletuser that has a more relaxed name policy.
 
And you will let the door open as I do own a RED?
 
Jarred I know the registration page asks for a real name and states the policy.
I was talking about the possible exception to the rule upon request.
Jason said
There are only a few instances when a real name might not be warranted, and in those cases, we can deal with it on an individual basis.
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I like the idea of an image with your name on it in our signature. Seems we are still waiting for an answer on that one. How about it Jarred?

Cheers,
Mark.
'The poster formerly known as CamDiver'
 
TheThe, it is much more complicated than requesting to use a screen-name on a case by case basis.
 
I think going to "Real Names" is a good idea, particularly with all the smack talking trolls who post here under multiple names but at the same time I understand the concerns of heavy-handed censorship (which some have associated with this forum due to the "fanboy" element) and lack of privacy. In my case, it's not really a problem because if you were to "Google" my name, you would actually come up with absolutely nothing that really came from me simply because I have no real web footprint except for a few things here and there which don't reveal anything at all. I do have a Facebook page (which isn't filled with dozens of beautiful women like Jarred's page) but that's about it. I think the only thing I could really nitpick about what has been happening since I've taken notice of RED is the way RED products get hyped up on the Internet. I don't think the products are over-hyped at all by RED but rather every little bit of information that comes out from the man himself, the other RED peeps, or someone like Offhollywood rolls into a bigger ball of hyped expectations by someone who makes too much of it or takes it grossly out of context which is what causes a lot of friction between the fanboys and the trolls/naysayers. That is the unfortunate problem with being so open as RED and it's fabulous employees have been and I really think it's part of a learning experience for everyone involved. So, thanks for being different RED folks.
 
lets see, i google a name ...
many times i then see a map of where you live & i get a aerial view( who's that sitting on your deck?) .. next to it i can click to find the value of your house ... usually i get your phone number ... from your post i know what equipment you have ( post also show up on google) .... many times i'll get your age , family member names & relatives pop up ...

so when is the final day that we can post using only our 1st names ???
 
Gregory Karydis said:
TheThe, it is much more complicated than requesting to use a screen-name on a case by case basis.
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I am not the one asking for that. I am asking if I can comply with the Real Name Policy by using a jpeg to show my name to keep it away from Google. In order to do so Jarred would have to turn on image linking in the signature panel.
 
You know you can have any image as your avatar...
 
Guys, DVInfo.net has been on a "real names" only basis since they began. I don't hear anything about all of them getting robbed. You are overreacting to this concept...

I also LOVE the way there is a lot less pollution on that site. Using real names absolutely keeps the junk off the boards. I'm a HUGE proponent of it.

And I would like to hereby point out that I do not have anything of value in my house...it is empty and void of anything of any worth whatsoever. :)
 
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