RA> alias in a message area, I have already found 'Style 
 RA> Alias' but this then *forces* the alias to be used... 
 RA> I am looking for a way to let them, not *make* them...
Tell your users to use their real names for their aliases and then they'll 
post with their real name if they like or an alias if they choose to do so!!! 
Also, if you leave their option to change their Alias in the change setup 
area this will also give them the choice!!! :)
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