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Summary: atrata continues to ask for suggestions for a name for her project. The general consensus seems to be that it's not better to avoid using the word "fan" in the name to prevent alienating non-fandom users.
Now, in regards to the name post... we're not there yet, but I think we're getting closer. Some thoughts:
I agree with the many people who are against having the word "fan" in the name, because we don't want to alienate non-fen.
If, however, we're intent on something with that f-a-n letter combo, we should look for something where it's subtle, already part of a larger word (e.g., "fanfare," suggested here (with others) by </a></b></a>copinggoggles).
I also don't think we want to be all INTRNETZ IZ SRS BIZNEZ about it, so we should go for something with a hint of whimsy.
</a></b></a>tekanji makes a good suggestion here: "I would recommend combining two words that describe what kind of service you're offering (ala. Live Journal, Word Press, Type Pad). Maybe figure out what features will make your service stand out and create a name from that."
Further thoughts and suggestions? Keep 'em coming! I am obviously unfit to make naming decisions, because the Mafia fangirl in me will go with "Our Thing" and call it good. Remember that we can also make up a word or egregiously misspell something. It's the web2.0 way!