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Mark Freburg
April 12, 2000, 07:56 AM
(This is likely to tick off some of you, so if you're in a rotten mood maybe you shouldn't read it.)
What is wrong with The Firing Line is also wrong with much of the Internet: too much use of screen names. Okay, what with AOL (aka "Romper Room On Line") having been a huge influence on the Internet in general, the use of screen names is understandable, but when it comes to firearms I just can't see it.
Firearms are a serious subject, even when enjoying light-hearted, "hobby" type discussions. Why is everyone so afraid to use their name? How do we take people serious in serious discussions when they are using some goofy screen name? Frankly this puts me off to the point of not wanting to read messages or offer comments posted by people named "BIG GUN," "DR BLAB," "KOCKED&LOCKED," etc. For all we know they are just kids up past their bedtime...
If you are the type of self-reliant individual who takes his freedom and security seriously, surely you don't really need to hide behind a screen name, do you?
I'd sure love to find a forum that doesn't allow such silliness, but I won't hold my breathe.
Okay, I'm off the soapbox, take your best shot.... :)
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Mark
Jessica Wellman
April 12, 2000, 08:05 AM
TFL was the first forum I ever frequented. Knowing what I know now, I would have used my real name, like I've done on every forum since. I am no longer afraid to tell people who I am when it comes to RKBA.
I guess I could change my name on here. Many people have done it, but I think TFL is now set up for only one Email entry?? Isn't it Rich?
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Dennis
April 12, 2000, 08:12 AM
Mark,
Given the number of people on the internet, it's a sure thing there are some
nutty ones - some of whom could be dangerous.
Many people feel the need for the added security provided by an alias. "If
you can't find me, you can't hurt me."
This is similar to some people who feel the need for the added security
provided by a firearm.
True, some folks hide behind an alias to protect themselves from the results
of inappropriate behavior. Here on TFL, we have ways of tracking them down
and/or keeping them out - so their attempt at anonymity usually fails.
OTOH, the use of a user name is not the result of any TFL policy or
suggestion. Therefore, if there is something “wrong” with user names, it
pertains to each individual - not TFL.
Good question, Mark.
(BTW, “Dennis” is my real name! :D )
George Hill
April 12, 2000, 08:19 AM
I aint going to shoot you or flame you...
Prepare to be educated!
Screen Names: This is important to many people. To me at first as well. There are those that like to wear a "mask" if you will for personal comfort reasons. Being able to voice opinion without the guy next door knowing who you are is helpfull... Especially if what you say is generally held as unpopular. Firearms are very unpopular and many do not want to get listed and become potential targets for antigun activists. Also - do you think Firearm industry people would be willing to advertise personal opinions and risk such personal opinions as being construde as company opinion? We have a couple guys that use real names... But dont expect Bill Ruger to post under his real name... "Hey Mr Ruger - I got one of you pistols and have an issue..." Get my drift?
It sounds like you have been to some other "Gun Forums" and have a bad taste in your mouth. Understandable.
Here is your solution.
Wash your mouth out, sit back, relax, and read. Your new and dont seem to be a long time lurker. If you were to read enough to really get the feel for TFL - you will find we are on a whole other level from other sites... such as AR15.com or weaponsforums.com or the dreaded shooters.com forums... (shudder)
We dont tolerate slander, flaming, undocumented rumor-mill trash, trolling, etc.
We share validated information, higher brow opinion, and ocassionally some humor.
If you cant handle that - whats wrong with you?
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Oleg Volk
April 12, 2000, 08:20 AM
I use my name on TFL and a couple of other forums. I use a nick in others. Don't really see how it detracts or enhances the discourse...esp. since my tagline links to my site with the real name mentioned.
OTOH, a guy with nick "ho's down, pimp's up" got a poor reception at Ms. Magazine forum...maybe there's a lesson in that.
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HukeOKC
April 12, 2000, 08:31 AM
Mark, I guess I don't really understand why this deal bothers you. Why would you WANT to know someone by their real name if you are just casually talking about a particular subject like guns, knives, or cooking for that matter. I see no problem with people using handles. If they don't want to be bothered by some anti that would like to threaten them or their family for their beliefs. Or some psycho that just wants to target someone off the internet. In this day and age, unfortunately, since there is so much of this stuff going on we have to protect ourselves and loved ones. It's not only smarter but it's just safer to not throw all your info out there for all to see. Are you asking for us all to go by a first name basis or do you need our entire given name? If you are just talking first names, well mine is Chris. How many Chris's do you know? I know about 100 and also can promise you that there is at least 1 other registered in this forum. If we went by a first name then that could get to be a little confusing. These screen names help to tell us apart more than anything.
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ellsworthtoohey
April 12, 2000, 08:44 AM
Mark, you lead the way. First, post your address, telephone number, and occupation.
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George Hill
April 12, 2000, 08:46 AM
ellsworthtoohey...
High Five.
:D
Long Path
April 12, 2000, 08:47 AM
I've been feeling a bit silly about my screen name for... oh, about the last 1100 posts that I've made. But I'm not going to change it any time soon-- too many people know "Long Path," but wouldn't know "Matt Guest." So I stick with it... for awhile. (Guess that I haven't got the guts of Don Gwinn ("Gwinnydapooh"), or Oleg Volk ("Cornered Rat"), or George Hill ("Kodiac"); I like my current identity.
Why did I start with this silliness? Because I didn't know the people here. I was posting on a board I'd barely even lurked on, and was pretty durned sure that I didn't want to be discussing my guns and my experiences with them on a public forum. After all, I'm in the phone book.... dig?
But I've met so many wonderful people here, and so few dorks, that I'm comfortable with people knowing who I am. It's all in my Profile, if you care. But I doubt you do. :)
Now, what kinds of weighty, serious-type firearms discussions are planning to get into around here, fella? :) :D
Fire away! The "Submit" button is weapons-hot.
L.P./M.G.
Slowpoke_Rodrigo
April 12, 2000, 08:48 AM
Mark Freburg:
First, welcome to TFL. I hope your participation in this palladium of firearms forums will continue for more than two days, in the belief that you will not find our pseudonyms off-putting in the future.
My TFL nom de plume carries a lot of RKBA significance, and I like to think that use of a pseudonym in our cause carries on a tradition - you have heard of The Federalist, yes?
Any TFL member who wants my true name can have it by even exchange - send me an e-mail with your true name, and I will reply with mine.
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Svt
April 12, 2000, 09:16 AM
Svt stands for the FULL initials to my real name. My signature links to my website, which has my real name, Son. Why do you need to know my full name? Do you want to call me up or visit my house like we were old friends? Sorry, whether you use “Cocked and Locked” or some other alias, it doesn’t matter as long as you can carry on an intelligent conversation. If my initials aren't good enough to discuss a complete disassembly of various firearms, high points, low points of various firearms, then I guess I'm just a kid that knows enough about RKBA and guns. Um, if that were the case, I'd be damn proud if I had a kid that knew enough about firearms, politics and is willing to discuss it with strangers. I'd care less about what name he uses on an online forum. Age shouldn’t matter, content is what counts.
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bookkie
April 12, 2000, 09:27 AM
For me a handle on the internet is a carryback to the CB days... Now I've gone and dated myself... I've always thought that it was kind of fun to see all the various ideas people come up with for handles. Most tend to reflect their personality. As to knowing who someone is, after time, getting to know someone, you will find out their true names.
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The debate is not about guns,
but rather who has the ultimate power to rule,
the People or Government.
RKBA!
Miss Demeanors
April 12, 2000, 09:29 AM
I think my handle may be one in you category :D. When I first came here I was still sitting on the fence shall we say, so I didn't feel any reason to give my real name. Many know my name is Sandy but I don't feel comfortable saying my last name. So as George says maybe it is a mask :D If you knew me my handle really does fit me well :D Don't let Dennis tell you different, there really is a halo above my head :D.
Welcome aboard! :D
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Greg G
April 12, 2000, 09:29 AM
On the Compuserve Firearms forum where Mark was manager, you were required to use your full name and preferably your state. I was Greg Graham/TX. There was a smaller close-knit membership there and it worked pretty well. Here with over 5,000 members, it would be difficult to regulate that kind of thing and I wouldn't want to. Screen names don't bother me. If you have been on this forum for any length of time you will see everyone develops a distinct personna whether it is a handle or a real name. You know who is serious and who is knowledgeable. I use the screen name Greg G because I couldn't think of anything clever when I first joined.
Also, Slowpoke, Did anyone ever guess the RKBA significance of your name?
Don Gwinn
April 12, 2000, 09:32 AM
I started with an alias and then switched over. The deal is, it's a hassle to switch because an administrator has to delete the old account. Because TFL is so careful about making sure you can't be anonymous enough to spam at will, you can't change the account yourself and you can't just go out and get a hotmail account (I tried.)
By the time I changed mine I'd been thinking about it for awhile, but I probably still wouldn't have bothered with it if people hadn't kept referring to me with feminine pronouns. :D My old nick was apparently somewhat ambiguous to many people. Other than that, I didn't see what the big deal about the nicks were. If you're a real member of the community, your nickname IS a real name. When I was at the BLADE show with some members of Bladeforums, we were all introduced but no one was using anything but their screen names. We are a community and no one saw the need to use a "real" name because the screen name was good enough among friends.
Besides, TFL is the kind of place where you can get away with using a real name; I wouldn't use it at AR15 or a few other places.
Slowpoke_Rodrigo
April 12, 2000, 09:37 AM
Greg G:
Yes, EQUALIZER understood the significance perfectly and won a JPFO membership.
I have been remiss in that I did not repost in that thread to announce the winner, for which I blame Gulf War Syndrome.
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Joseph
April 12, 2000, 09:48 AM
I like the color of the screen names, although I took the boring approach of my first name. (I do sign many posts with my nick name and SigForum screen name of Roon.)
I miss gwinnydapooh a whole lot, as well as Kodiac. (Don and George are great folk regardless of their 'handles'.)
One think that does 'irk' me a bit is when someone starts flaming and then you notice they don't allow email. These folks are, for the most part, relatively new. My feeling is that if you're going to dish it out, you should be willing to receive it in like kind, without clogging up the forums.
Roon
12-34hom
April 12, 2000, 09:58 AM
My handel = 12-34 designated number i got when i started with the sheriifs department; Hom = first three letters of my last name.
I'm not hiding anything, and if you want my full name and where i live it's all right in my profile here on TFL. Content is whats important here and quality also. Many learned people here Mark so sit back and enjoy the ride!!
RikWriter
April 12, 2000, 09:59 AM
I agree with those who are cautious about putting their real names on the open internet, particularly when dealing with a controversial subject such as gun control. There are too many nuts with too much time on their hands that could make your life a living hell with very little effort on their part if they knew your name and where you lived.
That said, I use the same handle on every forum in which I participate.
4V50 Gary
April 12, 2000, 10:11 AM
If you worked in my city 5 years ago, you'd know who I am by the call sign (now obsolete but I've grown attached to it). The street people know me by my first name and I always insisted on first name basis with them.
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Art Eatman
April 12, 2000, 10:19 AM
Well, I enjoy "handles". Back in the early days of CB, I was a coin collector/dealer, so I used "Double Eagle"--as in $20 gold piece.
I moved out here to "America's Outback", and "Desertrat" seemed appropriate. However, that's not an uncommon "handle" at some Sites. Since I'm a .30-'06 afficionado, I sometimes use "Desertrat06"...
I saw Rich' "Hi, Guys!" on tex.guns and came over. Since this seemed like a serious Site, intended for grownups, I didn't think a "handle" or nickname was needed. No le hace. I don't have any personal data on this computer, anyway--and I really doubt that any hostile idiot will come to Terlingua, looking for me.
But a nickname coupled with no personal data in "Profile" means more privacy--which is justifiably important to many.
I really enjoy the imagination of some of the nicknames. Many are quite clever. I grant that if somebody showed up with the nickname of "KungFu Killer", I'd call it an argument to raise the minimum age of Internet access to, say, 14. :)
I just figure folks oughta do what they're comfortable with...
Regards, Art
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Paul Revere
April 12, 2000, 10:26 AM
Mark...
It is not what is in a name, but what lies behind one's character. If posts were generated by someone using the name "Jesus Christ", and this person spoke of evil and violence, we'd all know that we were probably not reading the words of our Lord. On the other hand, if posts were generated by "The Devil", but he lured us into his words with great foresight and spirituality, would we believe him either?
The point is, names are not necessary in this or any other type of public internet forum. It's what the person says (or writes) that is important.
Moreover, everyone knows that "Paul Revere" is my real name...just read some of my posts. They conjure up thoughts of a patriot riding across country warning his countrymen of a coming...
Correia
April 12, 2000, 10:29 AM
I go by my last name, I was trying to think of something cool, and I had just bought a Bushmaster, but that sounded kind of weird, you know. So I guess that I don't have much imagination.
If the post is something personal like a get well for a sick member, I always sign my full name.
Other than that I think that Correia is a cool last name. Pronounced Korea. :) Well I like it at least.
If somebody wants to go by a different name, then I can respect that. I know most of the people who have posted on this discussion by their personalities.
When we had the Utah get together, I couldn't even remember Cacea and Tank Girls real names, but I knew them by their TFL names.
Bookie, your not dating yourself, my Dad was a trucker, and they where still using CB handles about ten years ago when he stopped. Now if you want an interesting handle, he was the "Portugese Man-o-War".
AF Shooter
April 12, 2000, 10:51 AM
Mark,
Welcome to TFL. A screen name is just that. Don't let it turn you off. I've only been a member here for a month or less so I don't speak with the same experience as others, but I can say that after seeing and searching other firearm related fourums TFL is far and away the best. Can't begin to tell you how much I've learned in just a short time. The program here lets you share, learn and discuss. I encourage you to hang out awhile. You'll see why this forum is diffrent than the others. The folks here are the best. BTW, I do close each of my post with my real name. It's my choice and I do it. There's nothing wrong with folks who choose not to. Their input is just as valid :)
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Dr.Rob
April 12, 2000, 11:04 AM
Well Dr.Rob is a nickname I've had for nearly half my life so I think I'll stick with it. The only true thing about nicknames is that you never choose your own. Like my other nickname.. Ponyboy (its an outsiders thing) you can figure out how you know a total stranger by what they call you. IE if someone calls me Dr.Rob I either know them from a LONG time back.. or from on-line.. if they call me Ponyboy I know they are friends of my poker buddies.
So if Dr.Rob offends you I'm sorry.. I don't claim to be a doc or even an expert in the fild of firearms but i do have a lot of experience and am very opinionated. Most of the "experts" around here have 1 thing in common.. they are willing to keep learning.
So stick around and enjoy yourself, you might learn something new or (gasp) actually have fun.
Welcome to TFL,
Dr.Rob
Oatka
April 12, 2000, 11:13 AM
Not ticked off, but I consider it a strange comment.
I am more concerned with the validity of the poster's information than I am with his alias.
I surf MANY message boards, including obscure on-line newspaper sites as well and TIME magazine and MSNBC TV. All of them allow whatever name you want and invariably, the vast majority are aliases. Most have a profile you can fill out and put your detailed information there if you wish, as well as an email address. This board is no different.
Some aliases are whimsical, some have deeper meanings, and some are just that - an alias because they don't want to use their real name. That doesn't mean they have a darker purpose, it's just that society contains some REAL weirdos (present company excepted ;) ).
Here's three threads referring to aliases that might give you a deeper insight. They are all from this board, and while I haven't read them through completely, I think you'll find the paranoia level is uncommonly low.
http://www.thefiringline.com:8080/forums/showthread.php?threadid=33853 How/why your screen name
http://www.thefiringline.com:8080/forums/showthread.php?threadid=33970 Part II
http://www.thefiringline.com:8080/forums/showthread.php?threadid=33971 Part III
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Bud Helms
April 12, 2000, 11:15 AM
Screen name = username for me. Everywhere I go online, my username is the same.
But, you can call me Bud if you want. If the TFL registration form had a place for real name I would have given it. I always respond to TFL emails with my real name.
I don't think of it as a screen name. It's my username and everyplace you run into it, it's probably me.
hawkgt
April 12, 2000, 12:11 PM
First I think screen names can either give you a thin mask, or provide an insight to a person. Most people pick their screen names based on an experience, hobby,etc. Mine is the name of a motorcycle I have.
Now as far as a mask... I would question that. In the computer world people are pretty worried about computer hacks but "people" hacks are equally dangerous. Given someone's email address you can start to get more and more information on people. For example my email address is
[email protected]. A quick Domain search shows that umich.edu is for the University of Michigan. The have a web-fied directory so now you have my full name, department I work for, job title, etc. From there you can leap to more informaiton. Well hawkgt is a bike, and it looks like I live in the Michigan area, so call some bike shops, pretend to be me, ask what credit card I have on file, saying I want to use a new one..... This can get really scary and keep you awake at night.
Also there are people who make a living tracking/obtaining information like this, and they usually pride themselve on getting access to private/restricted things like medical records, etc.
Now-at-days a lot of information is there for the taking and it getting harder and harder to "hide" such things. For anyone who has a retirment account ( 401k, IRA ) check you next statement. Some have your birthday, SSN, etc on it. Imagine the damage if someone stole that and pretended to be you. Those retirement companies usually rely on you SSN as proof of who you are.
ANyway Longer than I meant, sorry for the bandwith.
Len Smith, aka Hawkgt
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TAZ
April 12, 2000, 12:21 PM
This is an open forum. The internet is NOT a secure place to post information, especially about an unpopular topic. Most people use screen names for the same reason you lock your door when you leave or why you encourage your pretty wife,daughter,girl friend to not give out her address to strangers. On a more philosophical basis, what is in a name? Does the fact that I use my nickname detract from the points I choose to make? In similar fashion, does the color of my skin detract from the points I choose to make? Neither of those traits plays any relevance to the information presented. How can you tell if a person using his/her name is not still a 9 year old up past bed time?? The most important part of TFL is the information that is presented to us. The name which brings that info is meaningless.
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LawDog
April 12, 2000, 12:27 PM
This Forum, like so many others, is public.
We have over 5000 Members and God-only-knows how many lurkers and drifters.
I am well aware that my screen name will not stop a determined effort to find out who I actually am. Indeed, many on this Forum know my actual name, and that is fine. However, I think a screen name will probably slow down the majority of critters surfing for trouble.
LawDog
ellsworthtoohey
April 12, 2000, 12:58 PM
Joseph, I miss "Gwinnydapooh" myself. She has always had something interesting to say! ;)
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chink
April 12, 2000, 01:15 PM
If you really want to know to know who I am think its all in my profile. I don't like giving my full first name, cuz it isn't a common names, but if you look a little, it isn't that hard to figure it out. Just do a little clicking. You can find out a lot about me, because I put a lot of it on the web. If anyone wants to stalk me/follow me around, I make it pretty easy. I like chink, because that what my friends call me and I refer to myself as chink. But the people here are cool enough to look past my un-PCness. This site is about content not who you are. I don't care if you are a 50 year old convicted murder on Death Row. If you can answer my questions honestly and help me with my problems if all good.
Can I go off on something else that bugs me about this place? If you don't want to hear/read it ship the rest of this post
People here don't have a sense of humor. I realize guns are a serious matter, but I think we all need to lighten up. I know someone has brought it up in the past. (like a week ago) But I'll say it again. I am not a serious person in real life. I am only serious around firearms,high voltage stuff and when I try high performace driving in my not so high performace car, cuz those things will kill you if you screw around. I would like to be myself here, but don't want to deal with the flames for trying to be funny. Ok I'm done
Don
What through me off about Gwinnydapooh was the 'dapooh' part. Maybe Asian chicks are into Winnie da Pooh and I think the made me assume 'chick'. Either waym, she did have a lot of good things to say.
Chink (G Y Chang)
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Guy B. Meredith
April 12, 2000, 01:28 PM
For those of you who don't know Mark, he was the manager of Compu$erve's Firearms Forum, a great site and my first place of learning.
Mark has always been very good at posing questions to provoke thought and response. How many of you have actually questioned and thought about the practice of pseudonyms? I avoid the practice because I thought it was just a "cutsey-poo" carry over from CB.
Jim V
April 12, 2000, 01:46 PM
Well, I have used either Jim V or Jim V. (with a following period) as a screen name ever since I first started on line and needed a screen name. Not being the brighest bulb ;) in the string, I stuck with my first name and last initial. I would think that there are at least a few other Jim V's here at TFL. Since I got to the name first, the other Jim V's that want to post have to use another name or things would be real confusing. FWIW
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Mr.X
April 12, 2000, 02:16 PM
One word...Witness Protection Program... :)
aztec777
April 12, 2000, 02:32 PM
Mr. Freburg-While I am not offended or angered by your question, I do not understand why you would want to give up any personal information to the world. It's hard enough to keep your personal information secure. I, for one, have a very personal connection with my screen name and use it everywhere on the net. I really don't need to know your name unless absolutely necessary. I like it that way. To me, trust is built on character, not names, titles, degrees, or other nonsense. When and if I feel comfortable enough to give my personal information to another web user I will do so. Never before. I have dealt with many TFLers on personal and business matters. Most of them know my name, where I live, what I do, my family's name, etc. and vice-versa. I trust that they will respect my privacy as I do theirs. I have acquainted myself with lots of other shooters in the Northwest that I would have otherwise never had the opportunity to meet. All because of TFL. Hopefully, someday, there will be an Oregon TFL shoot and BBQ to further build our friendships. You, along with all other TFLers, would be invited. So, I urge you to look beyond aliases and look more closely at character. Now, do you know where I can get a Barrett M82A1 for around $500?
Steve
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Brett Bellmore
April 12, 2000, 02:46 PM
Mr. X: That's three.
I use my real name, and always have, except over at "The Potomac Institute", where I use a handle because I've been banished for pointing out that the host is a lunatic. ;)
Figure I'm already on enough lists at this point, that anonymity is silly.
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VictorLouis
April 12, 2000, 03:02 PM
Mark, it's all a matter of your comfort level. I have befriended one other member here. We met purely by chance at an area gun shop, when TFL came up in conversation. He later mailed me an invite to go shoot. I already felt comfortable from having met before. So, it was no big deal.
But, I would have to agree with the concensus that it shouldn't matter. There are some extremely knowledgable people here:
Gale McMillan, Gabe Suarez, and Tom Burczinski(sp?), to name a few. Just because they're comfortable using their names doesn't mean I expect others to do likewise. There is a lot of great input from others w/
aliases: 7thFleet and 4V50Gary, in particular. Dont't judge them by their "covers". :)
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Blueyedog
April 12, 2000, 04:29 PM
Don, they think you're a woman? Most assume I'm a man. I think we should have our names in pink and blue to avoid confusion. :D
I heard so many people saying, "Don't use your real name on the Internet." that it scared me at first. My real name pops up now and then, but now I figure it's no big deal. However, my real name is a little unique so if you know me, you'd definately KNOW it was me... know what I mean? :D
Anyway, some around here know my name, some use it, I no longer care. If trouble's looking for you, it's going to find you, screen name or not. ;)
Oh... my dog's real name is Nipper the Blue-eyed Mutt.
Jason Demond
April 12, 2000, 05:16 PM
I would like to change mine but I am afraid I would lose my post count.
Coinneach
April 12, 2000, 05:19 PM
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