It's not just the initials that inspired how I voted; it's also knowing that this is accurate:

http://forums.braintalk2.org/showpos...5&postcount=32

To open a forum that carried the connotation every time I saw its name... Well, it's a preference not to have the thought conjured, is all.

What's a little blood and gore among friends? ;)

Chimera and others, if there's one thing that can be said of us: We're not apathetic.

Here's a li'l something for you and others... and I assure, it's good :):

Love it! Thanks! :) :) :)

Wow, I never gave much thought to the negative side of any of those names or how the initials could be perceived, but now that it has been brought up, I think any of the names that can "refer" to something we all assoicate with being either a painful reminder of something or the intials conjur up a different meaning in themselves, than perhaps maybe one or more of the selections should be reconsidered and not be accepted.

How's that for rambling on that BM or even BMF can not be thought of in the best of terms. :p

Jyes

Jyes, I do share your and others feelings on this. If the name of our community is going to bring a bad memory or reaction for anyone, then I too feel we need to consider really carefully before adopting it. I know we arent going to be able to make everyone happy with the name...but there is a difference between personal preference and distressing perception I think

True story here...my sisters maiden initials were BO...her first marriage..initials were BS..her third and final marriage her initials were BM.

She has a wonderful sense of humor....you have to! :D

Paranoid
 

Probably paranoia at work, but is anyone tracking membership numbers/new members while the polling is going on (I stepped in too late to do it myself)? The paranoid part is, is it possible to vote twice (or more) with multiple user names?

Brainiacs Talk
 

At this moment, Brain Matters leads Neuro Talk by one vote. I suggest a compromise, "Brainiacs Talk", combining parts of both names. :D

If it is too close, maybe we should consider this a primary election, and have a second vote with just the top two contenders. That...or a recount :D.

I'm not really so worried about double voters. I did joke last night at the dinner table that I should have other family members and friends register here to cast a tie breaker vote...lol.

I am not losing any sleep over this (and I hope nobody else is either) ~ but I am keeping watch:). Talk about a close race~

Cara