Real Names...
#1
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Joined: Aug 2005
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Real Names...
I'm not a WoW player cos I think it's for saddos at a level beyond what my self image is comfortable with. However recently there has been some controversy about Blizzards plans to make people that post on their forums do so using their real names. The justification was that it would remove trolling and make people more accountable for what they say. This, understandably, caused a major outcry and the plans have been shelved.
(http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...ire-Real-Names)
To be honest, I regret using my real first name on this forum (though I was more naive back in 2005), but fortunately I'm not googlable and you can't find me using pipl.com either (I tried, lots of people with my name, but not me). I understand that users of facebook might have a different view of what anonymity means to us normals, but if BE pulled a stunt like that I'd probably not post here anymore (cue predictable jokes).
(http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...ire-Real-Names)
To be honest, I regret using my real first name on this forum (though I was more naive back in 2005), but fortunately I'm not googlable and you can't find me using pipl.com either (I tried, lots of people with my name, but not me). I understand that users of facebook might have a different view of what anonymity means to us normals, but if BE pulled a stunt like that I'd probably not post here anymore (cue predictable jokes).
#3
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Re: Real Names...
Surprisingly enough, Chookie isn't my real name... but it was a nickname of mine when I was a wee lass.
And it starts with the same letter as my real name...
I doubt I would post or register to post on a forum with my real name - I prefer a certain amount of anonymity (plus I actually hate my real name!)
And it starts with the same letter as my real name...
I doubt I would post or register to post on a forum with my real name - I prefer a certain amount of anonymity (plus I actually hate my real name!)
#7
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 14,227
Re: Real Names...
it reflects my mental age.
I'd be surprised if there were many people left. There are a few that do post using their full name, e.g. I think JamesM used to, but he changed it.
Surprisingly enough, Chookie isn't my real name... but it was a nickname of mine when I was a wee lass.
And it starts with the same letter as my real name...
I doubt I would post or register to post on a forum with my real name - I prefer a certain amount of anonymity (plus I actually hate my real name!)
And it starts with the same letter as my real name...
I doubt I would post or register to post on a forum with my real name - I prefer a certain amount of anonymity (plus I actually hate my real name!)
Last edited by Alan2005; Jul 9th 2010 at 9:51 pm.
#8
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 15,883
Re: Real Names...
I'm not a WoW player cos I think it's for saddos at a level beyond what my self image is comfortable with. However recently there has been some controversy about Blizzards plans to make people that post on their forums do so using their real names. The justification was that it would remove trolling and make people more accountable for what they say. This, understandably, caused a major outcry and the plans have been shelved.
(http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...ire-Real-Names)
To be honest, I regret using my real first name on this forum (though I was more naive back in 2005), but fortunately I'm not googlable and you can't find me using pipl.com either (I tried, lots of people with my name, but not me). I understand that users of facebook might have a different view of what anonymity means to us normals, but if BE pulled a stunt like that I'd probably not post here anymore (cue predictable jokes).
(http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...ire-Real-Names)
To be honest, I regret using my real first name on this forum (though I was more naive back in 2005), but fortunately I'm not googlable and you can't find me using pipl.com either (I tried, lots of people with my name, but not me). I understand that users of facebook might have a different view of what anonymity means to us normals, but if BE pulled a stunt like that I'd probably not post here anymore (cue predictable jokes).
However I agree with you if BE went to full name or no posts then I would be gone.
#10
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I wouldn't post here under my real name. Apart from the loss of anonymity and the posting on a public forum on company time (and from a work PC), I speak for my employer on a number of matters including some on which I post personal opinions on here. It would be tedious if I had to put a conflict-of-interest disclaimer on every opinion I offer.
#11
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Joined: Jul 2007
Location: White Rock BC
Posts: 11,682
Re: Real Names...
It would not take a genius to work out who I am IRL if they searched the CGA website. So I have to watch my Ps and Qs. I'd probably have been banned by now if I was posting anonymously.
#12
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I would never post on a public forum under my real name .............
Oh .................crap
Seriously this is the only one that I do.
I don't know why I decided to , I know why I didn't use my real name on the times Ed forum I post on, but I reckon even on that I could be recognized now coz I am past caring if my cover is blown. However when I was still teaching I needed to be able to slag off senior management somewhere
Oh .................crap
Seriously this is the only one that I do.
I don't know why I decided to , I know why I didn't use my real name on the times Ed forum I post on, but I reckon even on that I could be recognized now coz I am past caring if my cover is blown. However when I was still teaching I needed to be able to slag off senior management somewhere
#14
Joined: Oct 2007
Location: Ontario
Posts: 6,609
Re: Real Names...
I wish I hadn't used my real name...stops me saying somethings I would LOVE to say...maybe it is a good thing actually...