Real names on forums

[Vicky88]

Do you guys prefer your real names being used or do you prefer being known by your username on here?

On another forum I use, there are a select few of really active members (myself inclued) and we are quite a close bunch so we all know eachothers names and have nicknames for eachother etc. but on here it seems less like that? Less personal maybe?

There are definitely members that I see around a lot more than the rest e.g. shimmer, hyperrealgirl, misschevious, wattage, juneplum etc. but everyone seems to go by their username?

I usually prefer being called Vicky (which is why I normally have that as my username, or somewhere in there). It's more personal and makes it a nice little environment if we are all friends!

Anyway, I am just wondering. So if you prefer being called by your real name, tell me what it is in this thread or vice versa!

 

[Corvs Queen]

I prefer either or. Not much difference to me. Call me corvsqueen or call me Chrissy. Six in one, half a dozen in the other from where I sit.

 

[BinkysBaby]

I love my name but no one can say it. My name is Ijeoma (pronounced E-ja-ma) so it's easier to go by my username. Some people call me EJ or IJ

 

[duch3ss25]

hi vicky, it's nice to meet you! i don't really mind the use of real name or username. for me, knowing the username of other members is just an easier way of knowing who's posting what since i can't possibly remember everyones name all the time. but this is a great idea for those of us who wants to know other people's real name.

anyhow, my real name is suerte but most people call me tet. my username, w/o the numbers, is a nick-name given to me by close friends (who are mostly males) a few years ago when we were on our summer trip in asia. another girl was called "princess" and to this day, the monikers stuck. anyways, family, colleagues & friends call me
"tet" and so i will answer to "tet" or my username in this forum!

 

[Shimmer]

I never leave my name out and I suck at remembering people's real names

 

[Raerae]

You mean your use name isn't your real name!

I feel so decieved! lol

 

[lara]

<----- take a guess.

 

[Wattage]

Haha - I don't mind that Specktraettes know my name but other places I never give it out.

I save it for friends

 

[ette]

I usually use my name (Charlotte) but Ette is close because there was already a Charlotte here. I couldn't think of a name anyway.

 

[Raerae]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lara <----- take a guess.

Ummm... Dakota! Peiper? Sally?

 

[Jaim]

I'm a Jamie! There are a few other Jamies here (yay.

) so being called by my real name would get weird and confusing.

 

[Shimmer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raerae Ummm... Dakota! Peiper? Sally?

I think it's Bob.

 

[lara]

Now now, no need to point out my fug mannishness.

 

[queenofdisaster]

mine's heather... i just got my username from a song.. i use it for everything just b/c its easy to remember but i hate it now.. its kind of dorky. queen of disaster.. ugh... i wanna change it now.. but oh well!

 

[ebonyannette]

my real name is Ebony I perfer that name. Gift of Style is my business

 

[Shimmer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lara Now now, no need to point out my fug mannishness.

You're not even close to fug darling.

 

[Lady_MAC]

Quote:

Originally Posted by BinkysBaby I love my name but no one can say it. My name is Ijeoma (pronounced E-ja-ma) so it's easier to go by my username. Some people call me EJ or IJ

Haha, same here. IRL and on another forum I'm just Z. My real name is Nzingha (N-zing-ga)

However, on the really afrocentric forums they all call me Sister Nzingha or Nzingha.

I don't mind people calling me by my username at all, but I understand how warm it feels knowing everyones name. One forum I'm apart of requires proof of identity and admins approval to join, so we're all ultra close, and knowing each others name really adds to that.

 

[Juneplum]

Quote:

Originally Posted by BinkysBaby I love my name but no one can say it. My name is Ijeoma (pronounced E-ja-ma) so it's easier to go by my username. Some people call me EJ or IJ

what a beautiful name

i love it!!!!

 

[Juneplum]

*raises hand* Hi

I'm Nina

 

[Vicky88]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ette I usually use my name (Charlotte) but Ette is close because there was already a Charlotte here. I couldn't think of a name anyway.

Ooh I always thought your name was Ette! I thought it was french or something lol.