Signatures - Get rid of them?

[Mick West]

I find signature lines to be a bit of a distraction, and most posters don't use them. So, shall we get rid of them?

 

[FatPhil]

I find signature lines to be a bit of a distraction, and most posters don't use them. So, shall we get rid of them?

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Everyone already has this choice as part of their settings, so I don't think there's a huge need to have it enforced as policy. As a disabler, my "no" vote definitely wasn't pro-sigs, merely pro-choice.

 

[RobertBillyBob]

Everyone already has this choice as part of their settings, so I don't think there's a huge need to have it enforced as policy. As a disabler, my "no" vote definitely wasn't pro-sigs, merely pro-choice.

This only works for logged users.

 

[Giddierone]

Everyone already has this choice as part of their settings, so I don't think there's a huge need to have it enforced as policy. As a disabler, my "no" vote definitely wasn't pro-sigs, merely pro-choice.

Forcefully shielding readers from the "forced benefit" of repeatedly reading some bit of pomposity would be a kindness.

 

[Smythe Bacchus]

Forcefully shielding readers from the "forced benefit" of repeatedly reading some bit of pomposity would be a kindness.

Then that would be a different poll against pompous signatures. I hope mine does not fall into that category?

 

[Todd Feinman]

Then that would be a different poll against pompous signatures. I hope mine does not fall into that category?

Aaawww. I like my skeptic-roasting propaganda! But alright…

 

[Smythe Bacchus]

This only works for logged users.

Signatures are also hidden to save screen space when using a mobile web browser

 

[JMartJr]

I have no strong opinion -- I sort of like the insight into who the person is and how their mind works. But that may not be deemed desirable given the purpose of the site.
Do as thou wilt.

 

[Todd Feinman]

Do as thou wilt.

That sounds like it might be the whole of the law, or something! Like you might be a star! Witch! Press JMart with stones!