Initially I didn't create a "name" field for the user profile figuring that people prefer to make usernames and be more anonymous online. But as many people have mentioned their names and posted pictures of themselves, I wonder if it is any longer necessary. Furthermore simple first name usernames are getting used up and over time the possibility of other people with same name repeating is likely (but they won't be able to have a username based on their name).
So I wonder if you think we should:
1) add a name field for the profile?
2) show the name under the avatar along with username?
3) make it a mandatory field?
Whether people put in their full name, intial, or just first name is up to them, but I'd like to know if people would find this helpful or not? Please vote and let me know if I create this field if you would fill it in?