[whytaka]

Having just read the top article on AirBnB, the first tip I see is this:

> Oh, calling me by my first name!

> That's a good way to make Airbnb feel friendlier than other hotel booking apps.

Good GOD. Am I just too cynical or are people really fooled into committing rapport to a corporation based on such low-effort implementations?

If anything I like applications less when they pretend to have a soul. Give me a tool and I'll respect you more for getting the BS out of the way.

[jsf01]

I like seeing the name for a different reason. I’m often signed into someone else’s account—could be a family member’s or my girlfriend’s. Most services do a good job of making it clear which account you’re signed into, but seeing the first name associated with the account right away is always nice.

[paggle]

Some things like Slack and Microsoft Office show your initials and full name (space permitting) which isn’t as irritatingly faux-familiar.