Screen names: newbies vs. vets

carrie's younger brother · Sep 13, 2014

I've noticed that many "newbies" are joing the SKMB using what seems to be their real first and last name as their screen name, while those of us who have been on the boards for a number of years mostly have fun/interesting/wacky screen names. Has FB, Twitter and other social media changed people's views on the need to be anonymous in cyberland? Interesting.

VultureLvr45 · Sep 13, 2014

Hmmm, food for thought.

Spideyman · Sep 13, 2014

I can remember a time on this MB when no one used their real name. Each reply referred only to the users screen name, even if we knew their real name. Another example of the world moving on.

carrie's younger brother · Sep 13, 2014

Spideyman said:
I can remember a time on this MB when no one used their real name. Each reply referred only to the users screen name, even if we knew their real name. Another example of the world moving on.

Indeed. And what about the thread where everyone is posting selfies? And a lot of newbies use a photo of themselves as their avatar. Was a time when no one on the Internet would show their real face.

HollyGolightly · Sep 13, 2014

Good question. I wonder the same. I like to maintain some privacy. My job is a big reason.

mustangclaire · Sep 13, 2014

I've been on a few years. I don't mind using my face on my avatar. And part of my user name is my real name. That's right, Mustang at your service...

skimom2 · Sep 13, 2014

I think there are a few reasons here: first, people feel comfortable here. Second, the expectation of internet anonymity has been pretty much blasted, largely due to FB. I know about the bowel movements of people I barely know, FFS. Finally, I've noticed that quite a few newbies are here largely to shill their own stuff. We have a place for that, so whatever, but that strikes me as really strange. Do they think Mr. King is personally acting as editor of a public slush pile, and they'll be 'discovered'? For me, I like not having the pressure to sell, sell, sell. The rest of social media is not my favorite thing, but I like this comfy, funny, thought provoking place.

Eh. Whatever.

mustangclaire · Sep 13, 2014

skimom2 said:
I think there are a few reasons here: first, people feel comfortable here. Second, the expectation of internet anonymity has been pretty much blasted, largely due to FB. I know about the bowel movements of people I barely know, FFS. Finally, I've noticed that quite a few newbies are here largely to shill their own stuff. We have a place for that, so whatever, but that strikes me as really strange. Do they think Mr. King is personally acting as editor of a public slush pile, and they'll be 'discovered'? For me, I like not having the pressure to sell, sell, sell. The rest of social media is not my favorite thing, but I like this comfy, funny, thought provoking place.

Eh. Whatever.

not_nadine · Sep 13, 2014

It was a real treat to find out some ones real name at the SKMB back in the day.

You all know who you are. And I have your names in a secret pocket.

But do you have mine? :icon_eek:

Lepplady · Sep 13, 2014

Oh I dunno. Maybe old folks are just more fun.
:jammin:

blunthead · Sep 13, 2014

I chose my username because "Frank" doesn't sound sober enough.

doowopgirl · Sep 13, 2014

I guess as people become more comfortable with message boards, etc. it may seem just as normal as face to face communication. Therefore they just use regular names. Myself I found it fun to have a little virtual reality name. Interesting point.

Officious Little Prick · Sep 13, 2014

All I can say is I joined just last month and my first name is not Officious nor do I hail from the Little Prick clan. Oh, and as for avatars, that's not me standing in front of my wrecked car that's about to heal itself. But I wish it was.

Kurben · Sep 13, 2014

VultureLvr45 said:
View attachment 5419 Hmmm, food for thought.

Those kittens seem like they are more interested in sleep than thought, don't you think? ;-D

Kurben · Sep 13, 2014

blunthead said:
I chose my username because "Frank" doesn't sound sober enough.

And Blunthead does? :umm:

blunthead · Sep 13, 2014

Kurben said:
And Blunthead does?

I see your point.

Riot87 · Sep 13, 2014

Lol i don't ever use my real name on a message board. If someone asks me about it though i will tell them.

not_nadine · Sep 13, 2014

blunthead said:
I chose my username because "Frank" doesn't sound sober enough.

I have seen sober Franks everywhere. I think :chuncky:

Walter Oobleck · Sep 13, 2014

blunthead said:
I chose my username because "Frank" doesn't sound sober enough.

The chairman blunthead.
The ole crooner b.h.

40,000 members...would be interesting to see all of them like before, although maybe for those with privileges you can see names of all. I lack privileges some most of you have.

blunthead · Sep 13, 2014

not_nadine said:
I have seen sober Franks everywhere. I think

Everywhere?! What a weird hallucination!

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