Just curious why anonymity rules when giving personal opinions in online forums, responses to articles etc.... what's the purpose? Most everywhere else in our society we are out in the open when giving opinions or communicating why not online?
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I use "singinchicken" because it was the login name I have always used for everything. One less thing to remember. On the other hand, I'm one of maybe 10 people I can think of on the board who actually has a picture of me as my avatar...
Don't listen to him, it's actually my picture he's using.
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I hope this doesn't bust too many bubbles, but "Mark Twain" wasn't really "Mark Twain", and Bob may not be Bob.i ain't bob, but i am.
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i ain't bob, but i am.
How much more Bob can you get than that!!
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Some people have multiples. It's usually kinda obvious though.
and all this time I thought I was rollin' incognito! Poo-poop on you JDarg for a party-poopala for blowin' all my fine cover(S)
It's kind of tough if you have a alter ego. Then you have to keep up with what he is doing and what you are doing. It can get very confusing. Now, who did I post under??????
Dahlink! Keepin' it all Straight is SOOOO passe. 'Jsut' observe the wittiest funniest loves on this board!!
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I have always noticed that Dave is "out" on this website. He always has a constructive contribution or opinion. I laugh because when I first got on here I put my name (first and last) as my user name (naive) and quickly realized that most everyone on here did not do that. Is it because people are more honest when they can voice their opinion without other people knowing who they are? Or how honest can you be when you are hiding behind an alter ego. Isn't is interesting?
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And me!
Me three
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Typically, it has long been message-board etiquette to use a nickname.
Facebook is the only place where I use my real name and a picture. I know it's not secure. If I go down, so do all 200 of my friends.
Not like it's real hard for anyone who even remotely knows me or ShallowsFuzz to figure out who we are...
Facebook is the only place where I use my real name and a picture. I know it's not secure. If I go down, so do all 200 of my friends.
Not like it's real hard for anyone who even remotely knows me or ShallowsFuzz to figure out who we are...
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Typically, it has long been message-board etiquette to use a nickname.
Facebook is the only place where I use my real name and a picture. I know it's not secure. If I go down, so do all 200 of my friends.
Not like it's real hard for anyone who even remotely knows me or ShallowsFuzz to figure out who we are...
'Zactly neighbor!
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I am, what I am, that I am, Period what you see is what you get...besides, aol will not allow me to have another alter ego...:angry: Phooey
what you see is what you get...besides, aol will not allow me to have another alter ego...:angry: Phooey
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I'll come clean!
I find that in South Walton I'm pretty anonymous and no one mentions that incident down south. Those retirees just couldn't let it go.
I'm not in town all that often since I've got some movies coming out.
Check out Nailed coming out this year and Pee-wee's Playhouse: The Movie coming in 2011!
I find that in South Walton I'm pretty anonymous and no one mentions that incident down south. Those retirees just couldn't let it go.
I'm not in town all that often since I've got some movies coming out.
Check out Nailed coming out this year and Pee-wee's Playhouse: The Movie coming in 2011!
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I have always used my real name Mango. It's my first and last name.
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I have always used my real name Mango. It's my first and last name.
Yep and your own PHOTO too...
ummm, maybe consider some hair conditioner
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Actually, my real name is Booby J. The Bobby J is to throw off my critics.
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I look in the mirror every morning to make sure who I am that morning and where I work and who I sign on as!!!!!
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
No anonymity here. Well, I guess maybe a little since some people think my name is Kathy dwells, or some thought so in the past until I set them straight. ;-) Most of the time now I just go by Darlene or KDW. All of which are fine by me.
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I have always used my real name Mango. It's my first and last name.
Like Cher. I digg it.
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Like Cher. I digg it.
You dig it because Cher does or because it's one name like Cher?
Personally, I lean towards Sade!
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Kathy Dwells - aren't you the person who quit smoking a while back? If you are I hope it is going well!!!
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You will always have my vote Bobby.
I have noticed that people will tell you how they really feel when they use an alias. Which is good. You can really learn a lot about an issue when people are willing to really tell you the way they feel. I use my name and would imagine it has cost me a few votes in my business life. Oh well. ;-)
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You will always have my vote Bobby.
Ditto Dave.
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I registered as a visitor/refugee, and at the time I saw only nicknames. I only registered to ask for recommendations for restaurants where I could eat alone without being made to feel weird. I never expected to post anything of substance, but once I had some credibility I didn't want to give that up.
I think most people who are remotely curious can figure out who I am. If asked, I always give my real name. But, there are a lot of people whose employers or civic groups might try to lay claim to their very identities, and have a problem with any opinion they might offer online. I disagree with the notion that every waking activity should be held to the standard of an employee representing a company. For that reason, I think some anonymity is a positive.
I think most people who are remotely curious can figure out who I am. If asked, I always give my real name. But, there are a lot of people whose employers or civic groups might try to lay claim to their very identities, and have a problem with any opinion they might offer online. I disagree with the notion that every waking activity should be held to the standard of an employee representing a company. For that reason, I think some anonymity is a positive.
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I think we can all use a little more mystery and whimsy in our lives...
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I didn't realize some people posted under multiple names. What would be the purpose? An alias is much different than an alter-ego. The latter suggest a possible psychological disorder.
In reality, there aren't nearly 15,000 members of SoWal
There are actually 23.......sorry Kurt..
Mr/Mrs? Arkie Hawg
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In reality, there aren't nearly 15,000 members of SoWal
There are actually 23.......sorry Kurt..
Mr/Mrs? Arkie Hawg
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Kathy Dwells - aren't you the person who quit smoking a while back? If you are I hope it is going well!!!
Yes, that would be me. And for the record the real name is Kathy Darlene Wells. ;-) It is going great, the 26th of April will be 3 months quit for me!
I feel great. My sis and I are coming to the beach next Friday for a reward trip. Can't wait! Thank you for the encouragement!Checking your forum account
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