Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names? ( Archived) (55)

Sep 7, 2008 6:22 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
hollandgirl
hollandgirlhollandgirlSomewhere in Canada. B.C., British Columbia Canada523 Threads 4,464 Posts
I have been thinking of changing my handle too like; jennybc

What is your opinion about this?
No Not my name change lol



teddybear
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Sep 7, 2008 6:24 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
mastic55
mastic55mastic55Long Island, New York USA167 Threads 6,859 Posts
It is what you like,,,both are nice.
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Sep 7, 2008 6:26 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
KrazieStill
KrazieStillKrazieStillChardon, Ohio USA13 Threads 3,978 Posts
Cuz the 'man' is watching. jklaugh
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Sep 7, 2008 6:35 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
hollandgirl
hollandgirlhollandgirlSomewhere in Canada. B.C., British Columbia Canada523 Threads 4,464 Posts
KrazieStill: Cuz the 'man' is watching. jk


Do you mean it is not allowed to use your first name?

teddybear
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Sep 7, 2008 6:43 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
kissmedeeply
kissmedeeplykissmedeeplyPetitcodiac, New Brunswick Canada70 Threads 15,139 Posts
Alot of people dont know my real name..

I think i will stick to kissmedeeply...
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Sep 7, 2008 6:44 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
KrazieStill
KrazieStillKrazieStillChardon, Ohio USA13 Threads 3,978 Posts
hollandgirl: Do you mean it is not allowed to use your first name?


No, it's allowed. Think when people first sign on, they are just apprehensive about putting their real names. Maybe the roots go back to CBer's? The original on-line, air, whatever.
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Sep 7, 2008 6:47 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
hollandgirl
hollandgirlhollandgirlSomewhere in Canada. B.C., British Columbia Canada523 Threads 4,464 Posts
kissmedeeply: Alot of people dont know my real name..

I think i will stick to kissmedeeply...


I just changed it to jennybc it is not yet showing up I wonder
if it needs to be approved first.

Using first names makes talking to people on here more personal to me.
But to each his own.
No harm can be done from others knowing my first name and the province
where I live.

There is more in my profile so.............?




teddybear
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Sep 7, 2008 6:51 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
kissmedeeply
kissmedeeplykissmedeeplyPetitcodiac, New Brunswick Canada70 Threads 15,139 Posts
hollandgirl: I just changed it to jennybc it is not yet showing up I wonder
if it needs to be approved first.

Using first names makes talking to people on here more personal to me.
But to each his own.
No harm can be done from others knowing my first name and the province
where I live.

There is more in my profile so.............?


Yes each to their own...

i used this name forever..

so its just seems righthug
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Sep 7, 2008 6:58 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
mastic55
mastic55mastic55Long Island, New York USA167 Threads 6,859 Posts
I would never tell my real name on any site, they all think it's George..I would never let them know that's it Freddy Quattlander.scold
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Sep 7, 2008 7:26 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
hollandgirl
hollandgirlhollandgirlSomewhere in Canada. B.C., British Columbia Canada523 Threads 4,464 Posts
mastic55: I would never tell my real name on any site, they all think it's George..I would never let them know that's it Freddy Quattlander.


Hey Freddy do I know you?teddybear
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Sep 7, 2008 7:27 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
hollandgirl
hollandgirlhollandgirlSomewhere in Canada. B.C., British Columbia Canada523 Threads 4,464 Posts
Looks like I can not change it only my password.

Unless I re-register.

teddybear
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Sep 7, 2008 7:29 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
Claayer
ClaayerClaayerWild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK107 Threads 9 Polls 15,888 Posts
kissmedeeply: Alot of people dont know my real name..

I think i will stick to kissmedeeply...


Oh yeah.. a lot of people don't know my real name either..

giggle

wave hug

Jenny.. Barry .. ermm.. Mastic hahah! wave wave wave teddybear
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Sep 7, 2008 7:30 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
kissmedeeply
kissmedeeplykissmedeeplyPetitcodiac, New Brunswick Canada70 Threads 15,139 Posts
Claayer: Oh yeah.. a lot of people don't know my real name either..


Jenny.. Barry .. ermm.. Mastic hahah!


I dont know what you are talking about Claireroll eyes
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Sep 7, 2008 7:36 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
I don't really have an opinion either way on using real names or usernames.

When I first joined this site like i've done on other sites I don't use my real name only until I feel comfortable with doing so.I feel very comfortable here now.

Just incase anyone here who doesn't already know it my real name is Anna.
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Sep 7, 2008 7:37 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
Claayer
ClaayerClaayerWild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK107 Threads 9 Polls 15,888 Posts
kissmedeeply: I dont know what you are talking about Claire


hahaha laugh
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Sep 7, 2008 7:38 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
Claayer
ClaayerClaayerWild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK107 Threads 9 Polls 15,888 Posts
somechick: I don't really have an opinion either way on using real names or usernames.

When I first joined this site like i've done on other sites I don't use my real name only until I feel comfortable with doing so.I feel very comfortable here now.

Just incase anyone here who doesn't already know it my real name is Anna.


giggle Helloo Anna wave hug
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Sep 7, 2008 7:38 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
hollandgirl
hollandgirlhollandgirlSomewhere in Canada. B.C., British Columbia Canada523 Threads 4,464 Posts
somechick: I don't really have an opinion either way on using real names or usernames.

When I first joined this site like i've done on other sites I don't use my real name only until I feel comfortable with doing so.I feel very comfortable here now.

Just incase anyone here who doesn't already know it my real name is Anna.



I like it Anna as for me at least that person becomes more personal

teddybear
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Sep 7, 2008 7:39 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
Claayer: Helloo Anna



Hello Claayerlaugh wave
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Sep 7, 2008 7:40 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
hollandgirl: I like it Anna as for me at least that person becomes more personal


I agree it does become more personal.
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Sep 7, 2008 7:41 PM CST Many of us know are real names, so why do we use/need the handles, why not just use our names?
Claayer
ClaayerClaayerWild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK107 Threads 9 Polls 15,888 Posts
Sometimes its surprising too...

I used to know someone here who loud .. feisty and SCARY..

yet they had the most gentle delicate name..

hahaha.. It made me laugh every time I typed it. laugh
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