Does a DU screen-name influence whether you read a thread?

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

Poll question: Does a DU screen-name influence whether you read a thread?

Does a DU screen-name influence whether you read/reply to a thread?

[davidinalameda]

1. no

but I like these polls, it helps me increase my post count

:bounce:

[notadmblnd]

19. No, I decide by subject

granted there are some snobs here at DU but I'm not one of them. I decide what to read by subject. There are a couple of individuals I do make sure I read but I exclude no one based on name.

[TahitiNut]

2. Influence? Yes. Determine? No.

:shrug:

[Fridays Child]

3. There's one I always avoid. But, other than that, no.

[GreenPartyVoter]

7. I ended up putting the one I always avoid on ignore. It's easier that way

[KarenInMA]

4. I don't read screen names unless I'm discussing something

with someone. there's too damn many of you!

[Terran]

5. Yes.

Because some people (only a few) reliably post drivel, while others reliably post well thought-out commentary.

[KyndCulture]

6. I can honestly say there is only one I avoid like a plague.

But other than that, I read the topic and don't usually notice the name...

what prompted the question btw?

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

8. Just curious

Sometimes I wonder if my screen name is a negative and wondered if there are any biases when clicking on threads.

There's a lot of info on DU and I was curious if screen name was a method of determining what people read.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

9. I rarely notice the author until after I've clicked on the thread n/t

[BlueJazz]

18. Yep..Same here...even the lamest posters sometimes hit a home-run.

..Like Myself...:)

[whatever4]

10. No, not at all

In fact, with a message board as large as this one, I hardly recognize or even notice the names. In fact, personally I should probably pay more attention. But, going from my own name, you can probably figure how much worth I put in the labels.

[Siena]

11. Not at all.

It's the title of the thread that will get me to read it.

[Tyranny_R_US]

12. I've never looked at the name

Although I always make it a habit to read the subject line before I read the thread.

[Callalily]

13. Absolutely not! (n/t)

[GoneOffShore]

14. Title is all

[NV Whino]

15. Yes.

But, it's not the screen name per se. It is people I recognize that I either don't read or love to read.

[zann725]

16. No. Particularly since there seem to be so many new posters

(with high number of posts) whose names I don't recognize. Though there are some "old-timer's" who consistently start interesting threads. So I do tend to read first, if I'm short on time.

[Divernan]

17. No, but I click on some with great expectations

because some screen names mean either links to excellent articles or thoughtful and/or witty commentary. (You know who you are!)

[bnr65432]

20. dont even notice

i look at the subject

[Solly Mack]

21. People pay me to read their threads

All in all it's been a good deal. I get a little cash on the side, a few good laughs and, more often than not, some truly outstanding writing.

[jonnyblitz]

22. what is in the subject line is a bigger influence but

I usually check out threads started by DUers who I socialize with offline.

[foreigncorrespondent]

23. Nopers!

Usually it is the title of a thread which will get my attention. I don't tend to look at peoples names unless I am replying.

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

24. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Even the smart as*es who clicked on the last choice.:P