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One solution to the "hello name" would be to ask for it separately. Every time you're tempted to parse or rearrange a name, just don't, and ask the user instead
by rdiddly 7y ago
One solution to the "hello name" would be to ask for it separately. Every time you're tempted to parse or rearrange a name, just don't, and ask the user instead, and make a new column or field to put it in. Now that's a paradigm that might stand a chance of winning database. Although ironically your correct rendering of everyone's name will doubtless create mismatches with all the officially sanctioned incorrect renderings by other inferior mortals out there.
- hibbelig 7y agoRight. For each purpose, add a new field and ask the user. I wonder how many fields would be the end result. I have no idea.
- rdiddly 7y agoSeems like even in the most varied case there wouldn't be more than about three: full legal name, brief-but-formal name such as Mrs. Smith or Dr. Jones or Lawrence, and informal name such as Larry.
- rswail 7y agoFor all correspondence with a business, I don't need a "Hello Fred" or "Dear Fred" or "Dear Mr Fred Example". They should stop with the BS and just state my name: Fred Example, Congratulations! You have won a lifetime supply of...