FlyerTalk allows user names that are identical except for spaces. For example, my handle is SanDiego1K. A new poster came along with the handle SanDiego 1K. I welcomed the new poster, but also posted a note of concern in Randy's forum. Please see www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum97/HTML/000279.html I think it's difficult for us to maintain our own identities when identical but for a space user names are allowed.

Apparently, no steps have been taken to change this. I was struck by this on reading 4Miles inaugural post, then seeing a post from 4 Miles. One is from Oklahoma City, the other is from the East Coast. Both folks sound very interesting, and it will be a shame if we mistake one for the other.

Is it possible to change the programming so that it requires a unique series of letters and numbers, ignoring the spaces? If so, I respectfully request that this change occur.