Ok, I posted on the mod board and was discussing with one of the "gods" in regards to the use of first names. It is a touchy subject and isn't really supposed to be done, but she said she noticed that its sort of the "culture" of our board - probably bc so many of us have met IRL and/or are friends. Technically it is a violation of TOS (even when NOT done maliciously) but its been overlooked bc mostly no one cares when its just chatter.
So, to make a long story short -- let's decide once and for all -- first names or no first names? If majority rules yes it doesn't mean first name free for all, but keep things as had been before. If majority rules no, we should all refrain from using first names at any and all costs....