• Zagorath@aussie.zone
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    16 days ago

    I just don’t know why they don’t all use last names. Full names is just really basic best practice on the first instance, before switching usually to last name only, or first name only if you’re personally familiar with the person.

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      16 days ago

      for the same reason that when we grew up you say

      Freddie

      or

      Elton

      And be confident “everyone” knew what you were talking about.

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        16 days ago

        In the 90s you could arbitrarily refer to Michael and there was a 50/50 shot that anyone could guess specifically who you were talking about. I think pretty much everyone still knows who Arnold is when referenced.

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          16 days ago

          In the 90s you could arbitrarily refer to Michael and there was a 50/50 shot that anyone could guess specifically who you were talking about.

          That’s 'cause there were two of them, Jackson and Jordan.