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First name basis?

Is there a general rule regarding how you should address someone online for the first time?

I prefer to look thru people's feedback to see if their name is mentioned, believing it's more courteous than addressing someone by their username.
I've found however, that some people will still sign off a message back to me with their username.

Am I commiting some type of online faux pas?
mr_man
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I prefer "Pal", "Bub", or "Joey Kneecaps".

But, it seems reasonable to search feedback to find a first name. Rather than addressing someone by their Audiogon mystery name.

J.K.
muzikat
887 posts
 

I always sign my name when I send an email, but I don't when I use forums.
I don't use another's first name until intial contact has been made.

AKA,
Dan
audiokinesis
1,872 posts
 
Gee, I never really thought about it. I guess your idea makes makes sense, unless the guy drops some subtle hint about how he'd like to be addressed.

His Royal Highness
Supreme Emperor and Dictator-For-Life
the One, the Only
Duke
usblues
1,216 posts
 
Surely your commiting something.....good luck,Bob
gs5556
769 posts
 
I just start off with "Hi:", write my message and end with my first name. I then follow their lead for my replies.

However, there are sellers who do get a lot of emails as routine so don't be surprised if they shoot back something terse like "How you wanna pay?" after sending a polite email expressing interest.
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