semi-important question regarding using player names in a story.

[silvadude12]

I am about, and getting close to posting a fictional, non-violent, OK story on the forums, but I was wondering if I could use real players names. The people I need permission from(if I even need it) are:
AvantGarde
Cooldudeiscool
IntensiK
Chillingworth
smelyalata
Widdish
...I may need more people, as I may add onto the story.

 

[Nillbugwtw]

A general rule of thumb is to look at it from their perspective. Could they be offended by it in some way? In what tone does it involve them? You'll probably want their direct permission(from asking them ingame, etc). That being said, it sounds like a ... fascinating story.

 

[Jayfeather]

I am about, and getting close to posting a fictional, non-violent, OK story on the forums, but I was wondering if I could use real players names. The people I need permission from(if I even need it) are:
AvantGarde
Cooldudeiscool
IntensiK
Chillingworth
smelyalata
Widdish
...I may need more people, as I may add onto the story.

You seem to have forgotten me. <3

Basically, what Nillbug said, ask them personally. Though you'll be hard-pressed to get a response from IntensiK unless he's staffing In-Game.

 

[silvadude12]

Oh fine ill use you jayfeather. <3
and thanks for the response nillbug. It is quite interesting, but not a funny story.
EDIT: I also need Damer_Flinn.

 

[Pick Yer Poison]

Sending them each a PM on the forums is probably your best shot at getting an answer.

Thread locked, since this can all be done much more efficiently privately. If anyone on the list wants to forbid/allow the use of their name in this story, please PM silvadude personally by opening a conversation with him. (Go to the Inbox tab next to your username at the top and select "Start New Conversation" from the drop-down dialogue.)