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First name basis?

Is there a general rule regarding how you should address someone online for the first time?

I prefer to look thru people's feedback to see if their name is mentioned, believing it's more courteous than addressing someone by their username.
I've found however, that some people will still sign off a message back to me with their username.

Am I commiting some type of online faux pas?
mr_man
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jmcgrogan2
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Am I commiting some type of online faux pas?

Not that I know of. I do the same as you, look through feedback for a name, as I believe it to be more proper.
I've never had anyone sign off a reply with their moniker though, that's a new one to me.

Cheers,
John
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muzikat
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I always sign my name when I send an email, but I don't when I use forums.
I don't use another's first name until intial contact has been made.

AKA,
Dan
audiokinesis
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Gee, I never really thought about it. I guess your idea makes makes sense, unless the guy drops some subtle hint about how he'd like to be addressed.

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usblues
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Surely your commiting something.....good luck,Bob
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