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juniperb Moderator Posts: 5150 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 31, 2012 09:10 AM While searching for some information, I came upon a site where a heated discussion was taking place. Seems one poster used anothers given name rather that his/her username. The poster was angry and said s/he felt exposed, betrayed and concerned the name was shared on the forum. I have been guilty of using a given name and now this really makes me rethink the issue. How do you feel about this issue? Would you feel exposed or do you not give a hoot? ------------------ Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it. ~Rumi~ IP: Logged
Sashar Knowflake Posts: 333 From: Alternate timeline future Registered: Mar 2012	posted March 31, 2012 11:08 AM quote: Originally posted by juniperb: While searching for some information, I came upon a site where a heated discussion was taking place. Seems one poster used anothers given name rather that his/her username. The poster was angry and said s/he felt exposed, betrayed and concerned the name was shared on the forum. I have been guilty of using a given name and now this really makes me rethink the issue. How do you feel about this issue? Would you feel exposed or do you not give a hoot? My given name is Shilo ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98mxTslGjbs ) and my screen name is Sashar (Named after my WoW character I played back in the day)... even in RL those names are practically interchangeable with my friends. So it doesn't matter to me personally what you call me, I'll even answer to "Hey you". But I tend to call people by their screen names even if I know their real name, because that's the name they chose to be called. It's a small insignificant way to give respect to their decisions. ------------------ Felines and dames in flames Will hardly serve my aims But in my dreams, it seems That my eyes are always shooting laser beams IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 22232 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 31, 2012 11:09 AM If it's just a first name, it shouldn't be a problem. ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged
ariesdragon Moderator Posts: 4336 From: Jupiter Registered: Jan 2012	posted March 31, 2012 11:16 AM Lol I haven't heard that song in forever gave me a good laugh... Ya I don't mind being called Jerry. Its only a 1st name. If it was my full name then yeah I'd have a problem lol IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 5150 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 31, 2012 11:28 AM Shilo is a lovely name ! I wouldn`t mind too much if it was the first name either. My nickame and username is almost the same anyhow ------------------ Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it. ~Rumi~ IP: Logged
Yin Moderator Posts: 2961 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 31, 2012 11:42 AM I would like to take this opportunity to ask you all to PLEASE only use my forum name here. Thanks. IP: Logged
RegardesPlatero Moderator Posts: 4367 From: Storybrooke, Mr. Gold's Shop Registered: Sep 2011	posted March 31, 2012 11:55 AM I would NEVER want someone using my real name. People who do that should be banned and the post immediately removed. Just call me Platero. That I prefer to be called here. IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 5150 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 31, 2012 11:59 AM Platero that`s basically what the other person mentioned said. Either one doesn`tmind or is upset. Seems not much middle ground. ------------------ Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it. ~Rumi~ IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 5150 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 31, 2012 12:00 PM Yin, you have another name ?? ------------------ Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it. ~Rumi~ IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 22232 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 31, 2012 12:29 PM I personally always use screen names. I even think in screen names, although I sometimes condense them. ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged
aquaguy91 Moderator Posts: 4464 From: tennessee Registered: Jan 2012	posted March 31, 2012 12:44 PM i wouldnt care IP: Logged
teasel Knowflake Posts: 4828 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 31, 2012 12:55 PM I don't mind, but I've posted it myself. I try to remember not to use real names, although it's easy to slip if you know someone outside of the forum. IP: Logged
T Knowflake Posts: 7158 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 31, 2012 01:15 PM Ditto what Yin and Platero said. Unless someone uses their own name here, or gave you permission to, I think common courtesy is to use their username for obvious reasons. IP: Logged
Virgo-AriesArtist Knowflake Posts: 775 From: MidWest :) Registered: Jun 2009	posted March 31, 2012 04:24 PM I love having my username abbreviated here...it just feels more personal. Lots of people can use my "real name" but it feels special to have only LLers use this nic. ~V-AA IP: Logged
Alma Sun Moderator Posts: 1977 From: The East Coast Registered: Mar 2011	posted March 31, 2012 05:26 PM Well I don't mind people using my first name, but I do prefer my username though. ------------------ "The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind." � Friedrich Nietzsche IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 5150 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted April 02, 2012 04:31 PM Over all it seems most don`t mind the given name being used... ------------------ Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it. ~Rumi~ IP: Logged
jesstar Knowflake Posts: 277 From: santa fe new mexico Registered: Nov 2011	posted April 02, 2012 04:59 PM as an old saying goes ~ just dont call me late for dinner ------------------ "We'll go because it's Thursday,"he said,"and we'll go to wish everybody a Very Happy Thursday.Come on,Piglet" A. A. Milne IP: Logged
Venus Moderator Posts: 1572 From: Registered: Mar 2011	posted April 03, 2012 06:47 AM u guys can call me Sara any time IP: Logged
sand Knowflake Posts: 6997 From: Registered: May 2011	posted April 03, 2012 06:54 AM IRL i go by the name Bertram. My friends call me Bertram. IP: Logged
RegardesPlatero Moderator Posts: 4367 From: Storybrooke, Mr. Gold's Shop Registered: Sep 2011	posted April 03, 2012 06:57 AM quote: Originally posted by sand: IRL i go by the name Bertram. My friends call me Bertram. IP: Logged
RegardesPlatero Moderator Posts: 4367 From: Storybrooke, Mr. Gold's Shop Registered: Sep 2011	posted April 03, 2012 06:59 AM =. IP: Logged
charmainec Moderator Posts: 5592 From: Venus next to Randall Registered: Apr 2009	posted April 03, 2012 08:17 AM No problem with anyone using my first name. ------------------ quote: Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma. Linda Goodman IP: Logged
juniperb Moderator Posts: 5150 From: Blue Star Kachina Registered: Apr 2009	posted April 03, 2012 08:31 AM ok Charmaine, but what is it? ------------------ Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it. ~Rumi~ IP: Logged
Faith Knowflake Posts: 2373 From: Registered: Jul 2011	posted April 03, 2012 09:28 AM quote: Originally posted by juniperb: ok Charmaine, but what is it? IP: Logged
Venus Moderator Posts: 1572 From: Registered: Mar 2011	posted April 03, 2012 10:17 AM quote: Originally posted by juniperb: ok Charmaine, but what is it? haha seriously charm why so vague? lol IP: Logged

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