http://kevnull.disqus.com/enFri, 10 Sep 2004 13:36:24 -0000http://kevnull.com/2004/09/unique-usernames.html#comment-4696600<p>I keep wondering the same thing. As an example ...</p><p>Google is widely known for the smart/ingenious/mold-breaking ideas on accomplishing different things. So why did the orkut social networking site start things off by asking for a username?? It boggles my mind, it does.</p><p>I thought that maybe asking for a username would give some "identity" to you, for you to choose for yourself a projection of your character / personality. Like being known by your name, not just some serial number (email). But then, it's no good if you can't choose your name: kcheng or dwong or bgates.</p>BenFri, 10 Sep 2004 13:36:24 -0000