Wii name

[Viper1]

Str8knox said:
I just realized something guys. Why does Nintendo only allow us to contact each other through Wii numbers, when you can nickname your console? Why can't they just let us use the console's nickname to locate people.

I named mine Eastsid3. (to indicate which part of the Us I was birthed at.)

Because each name is not unique.   Say 1,000 owners inclduing a friend of yours name their console "The Mario Machine".  What happens when you try to send your friend a message?