keeping TPFers names straight - help!

[Phillyfan]

I have an unusual problem here. There are 3 regular TPFers that often respond on my threads. I totally value and appreciate their imput - all 3 are terrific. But their names all begin with "be" and I get them so confused. One is from NY, one is from Los Angeles I think, and the other is from out of US. How do you keep each other straight? If any TPFers see this and begins with "be", please describe yourself if you don't mind! Perhaps age range, occupation, hobbies, travel, etc. Don't want to embarrass anyone in particular so I'm trying to keep it general. Thanks so much!

 

[redney]

Why don't you PM each one separately & start a conversation to get to know them better.

 

[ahertz]

The folks you're referencing are very approachable, nice people. So I agree with redney: PMing is a great way to get to know them.

 

[Phillyfan]

OK. I made another mistake! Two begin with "be" from the US and the other who is often writing about Cartier is "bb". I just wonder if they're all under 30 and/or have families, etc. Perhaps I will PM them or if they see this, they will PM me!

 

[flashy.stems]

just PM them

 

[Phillyfan]

I guess I'm a little shy!

 

[love2shop_26]

I guess I'm a little shy!

They might be feeling the same way, not wanting to post all the information about them out here in the open.

 

[Vlad]

Signatures / avatars are usually good to keep people apart!

 

[sbelle]

I agree on the pm'ing. I occasionally get pm's from people I don't really know who have noticed something I've posted and think we have something in common. I enjoy getting to know them better!

 

[twinkle.tink]

Signatures / avatars are usually good to keep people apart!

That really helps me!

 

[canadianstudies]

^^ I find when people change their avatars I have NO idea who I'm speaking to for at least a few days, LOL!

 

[Phillyfan]

There are 3-5 people here that have very similar taste to me. They have given me great opinions and help but I confuse them all the time. I'll just have to work harder at figuring them out. Perhaps I should take notes on paper to be a reference.

 

[beljwl]

I usually remember people by their avatar... It takes me a while to recognize them if they change it. That is why I never change mine

 

[K.Z.]

Focus and memorize their names...or if you can't...write them down somewhere.

I'm more likely to remember a member's name if she uses a name or a word vs. a bunch of letters, numbers and/or symbols.

 

[prof ash]

^^ I find when people change their avatars I have NO idea who I'm speaking to for at least a few days, LOL!

oooh i get so confused when this happens!!! you get used to seeing the same signature or avatar!! i try not to change mine too often, partly for this reason.