are people using their real names or they are aliases?

11 years ago

Forum members are free to use whatever name they want. I would guess most choose to use their real names, but there are also many "made up" names, nick names, business names, and aliases.

How is using your real name a privacy issue? You don't have to let anyone see your phone number, SS number, address, email, or even the city, state or country where you live.

I personally appreciate those who are truthful and upfront about their identity.

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JoeMack

11 years ago

That's what I love most about the internet: I can be anyone I want to be.

Personally, I have about 5 "personalities" that I use to handle my online ventures, and none of them are my real name.

The only time I see my real name is when I get PAID.

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Randall Magwood

11 years ago

As Dan Kennedy said... "Privacy in America is DEAD". If a person wanted to go the length about finding detailed information on you... they could easily pay someone to do the digging about you. So no, i'm not worried about privacy.

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Joel Young 11 years ago

I joined the WF using my real name for branding purposes. It's the first time I've ever used my real full name anywhere online in a social oriented site. But the plan of branding myself like that has gone by the wayside for now, but I'm stuck with it. :p

Even so, Google my name and you'll find a ton of people who have it, so you'll never really know who I am. muahahahahahaha.....

edit: Well, I guess my picture would give you a clue, lol.
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angshuy2k

11 years ago

Just read names and even what to hide but surely sometimes, have used pen names to my various websites and being in the game for a while would say, having a pen name is good because when I meet people and share my thoughts and my portfolio, it makes them wonder, where where and which profile does this guy come from. Makes it really nice and wonder

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laurencewins

11 years ago

I always use my first name but not my last name. My website is also my username so I keep it all the same for consistency.

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MissTerraK 11 years ago

I'm a real person and use a variation of my name as my user name, but I'm pretty sure that everyone who has ever encountered me online knows that MissTerraK and Terra Kern are synonymous.

I'm afraid if I tried to be a whole bunch of other people, I'd eventually be committed.
I only be one person and I've become quite the expert at it, haha! :p

Terra
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Paul Hill SEO

11 years ago

I am Paul Hill everywhere...

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writeaway

11 years ago

There are pen names and there aliases. Know the difference.

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MissTerraK

11 years ago

Originally Posted by writeaway

There are pen names and there aliases. Know the difference.

Pssst...

Pen name definition: false name used by writer/author

Pen name synonyms: AKA, alias, allonym, ananym, anonym, assumed name, false name, fictitious name, nickname, nom de guerre, nom de plume, professional name, pseudonym...

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writeaway

11 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Pssst...

Pen name definition: false name used by writer/author

Pen name synonyms: AKA, alias, allonym, ananym, anonym, assumed name, false name, fictitious name, nickname, nom de guerre, nom de plume, professional name, pseudonym...

Terra

Psss.... motives count.

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MissTerraK 11 years ago

Originally Posted by writeaway

Psss.... motives count.

That is most certainly true in so many arenas, but it doesn't alter the fact that "alias" is a synonym for pen name.

Terra
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l23bc

11 years ago

Originally Posted by silicuda

i see many forum members with real names rather than nick names..

is this a branding thing are they using aliases.. or whats the purpose?

if using their real names.. isnt anyone worried about privacy?

Real Name as always-Only different on some Ezine Articles Accounts as pen names just like some Well known Author's are known for

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Horny Devil

Banned 11 years ago

Originally Posted by silicuda

i see many forum members with real names rather than nick names..

is this a branding thing are they using aliases.. or whats the purpose?

if using their real names.. isnt anyone worried about privacy?

So, are YOU the real "silicuda"?

A google search makes for interesting reading. Page upon page of results showing posts on numerous different forums and blogs with that username.

Maybe you're best positioned to answer the questions you've posed above. Just saying . . .

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Joe Russell

11 years ago

Originally Posted by silicuda

i see many forum members with real names rather than nick names..

is this a branding thing are they using aliases.. or whats the purpose?

if using their real names.. isnt anyone worried about privacy?

I use my real name here in WF and also for any products that I create through my company for the MMO niche, yes it is for branding purposes as this is my main niche.

However, I have dozens of pen names that I have created over the past 14 years since I have been involved affiliate marketing, some created to push other vendors products and some for products I created for a particular niche.

If you have promoted popular non MMO niche products from ClickBank you may have promoted one of my products...

The main reason for the pen names?....can't be an expert in everything

Joe Russell

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Rob Whisonant

11 years ago

When you go into a local store do you see employees or business owners with name tags like SexyBabe234, CoolDude4, etc? You see their real names. Unless you are at a strip club.

I don't have a problem with someone using a screen name on forums... But... Here comes the but...

I will not do business with anyone until I know their real name. Some may disagree with what I am going to say next... If someone I plan to do business with does not let me know their real name, I just don't trust them. In my mind they are hiding something.

I trust people... Not persona's.

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Robert X

11 years ago

My real name is Robert X

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p.s. Ok not really.... my name is Robert Cottom............... ah shucks,,, now everybody knows!!!

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Dan Riffle

11 years ago

I use a real alias. Although, I sometimes use a fake real name.

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victorfrancis

11 years ago

I ever consider to use alias or pen name but then I decide not to. Because its just not me

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mikelmraz

11 years ago

Pen name, nickname etc. It's the norm ...

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AlexandraMarch

Banned 11 years ago

I always use my first name, but avoid using my last one.. I don't see a problem with that..besides, if somebody wants to find out who you are and has a little hacking experience , they can probably do it...

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Curtis2011

11 years ago

Curtis is my real first name.

I have nothing to hide, so I don't really care if someone on the internet knows who I am.

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Social App Zone

11 years ago

Dissociative Identity Disorder and Forums .. it never gets old ..

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I Am Attila

11 years ago

use your real name on an adult webmaster forum and dont bother caring about privacy.

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Horny Devil Banned 11 years ago

Originally Posted by silicuda

use your real name on an adult webmaster forum and dont bother caring about privacy.

Why not if your name is Ivor Biggun.
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TimothyTorrents

11 years ago

I use the same nickname for most of my accounts on different online communities. I even use it when I play online games. But I have no problem telling people my real name. In fact, I prefer to tell people my real name.

My name is Tim by the way.

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davegarcia939

11 years ago

I am using my real identity, Dave Garcia and sometime, I use other name but I prefer using my real name.

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I Am Attila

11 years ago

thanks for the great feedback guys, appreciate it

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briankno

11 years ago

I always use my real name but I probably shouldn't my last name is difficult to pronounce and if anyone heard it may not be able to search it correctly.

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ronburgundy 11 years ago

I use my real name. You can check me out in my latest movie Anchorman 2 !
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Igor Fridrihs

11 years ago

Real, or pen name does not matter for success. Look at famous writers. You can brand yourself either way.

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