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Topic: Screennames
msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Sun 10/14/12 10:48 AM Edited by msharmony on Sun 10/14/12 10:49 AM
Do you think a screenname is one of the first clues to what type of person someone is (or wishes to be)? I think the screen name and the chosen photos gives a fairly accurate first impression,,,I tend to steer clear of the names and pics that indicate a strong interest in alcohol/partying or strong sex based identities,,,, and in the forums, I am finding that, based upon their opinions and statements,,people tend to choose fairly accurate screennames what does your screenname say about you?

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sun 10/14/12 10:50 AM
No idea, maybe longing for the 60s and 70s again when things were so simple?

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Sun 10/14/12 10:53 AM
No idea, maybe longing for the 60s and 70s again when things were so simple? makes sense,,,

laughsandgiggles Joined Sun 10/28/07 Posts: 3560	Sun 10/14/12 10:56 AM
Hmmm you might be correct- I DO like to laugh however that is the outside- my insides are shy, reserved and conservative. Guess the Laughs are kind of my bravado!

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Sun 10/14/12 11:01 AM
Hmmm you might be correct- I DO like to laugh however that is the outside- my insides are shy, reserved and conservative. Guess the Laughs are kind of my bravado! being able to laugh is great medicine,,,

TexasScoundrel Joined Wed 10/29/08 Posts: 3693	Sun 10/14/12 11:07 AM
My screen name came from Star Wars. Princess Leia called Han Solo a "scoundrel." I added Texas, because that where I'm from and where I live. Does it accurately describe me? Probably.

singmesweet Joined Mon 07/28/08 Posts: 26661	Sun 10/14/12 11:13 AM
Do you think a screenname is one of the first clues to what type of person someone is (or wishes to be)? I think the screen name and the chosen photos gives a fairly accurate first impression,,,I tend to steer clear of the names and pics that indicate a strong interest in alcohol/partying or strong sex based identities,,,, and in the forums, I am finding that, based upon their opinions and statements,,people tend to choose fairly accurate screennames what does your screenname say about you? It doesn't say anything other than it being a song I like. So no, I don't put a lot of stock into what people choose for their user names.

Dodo_David Joined Fri 08/13/10 Posts: 48914	Sun 10/14/12 12:11 PM
Whenever I visit the "New Members Welcome Area", I frequently figure out the gender of a new person here simply by reading the username, even if the name doesn't actually contain a gender-specific personal name.

graywolf55 Joined Wed 09/19/12 Posts: 1259	Sun 10/14/12 12:32 PM
My profile name graywolf55 is because i had a graywolf i got in Oklahoma when i was an O.T.R. driver the 55 was the year i was born,Can you tell me more?

manOfewwords Joined Wed 10/22/08 Posts: 29908	Sun 10/14/12 12:32 PM
what does your screenname say about you? nothing

kristy1207 Joined Sun 10/14/12 Posts: 4	Sun 10/14/12 12:36 PM
Mine is pretty obvious. Its my name with my birth month and day. I usually pick screen names involving my childrens name/s but I didnt find that appropriate for here :)

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Sun 10/14/12 12:38 PM
I don't know...Hopefully something along the lines of "F*** off." This is why they don't let me have nice things.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Sun 10/14/12 12:38 PM
kewl

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Sun 10/14/12 12:39 PM Edited by msharmony on Sun 10/14/12 12:40 PM
My profile name graywolf55 is because i had a graywolf i got in Oklahoma when i was an O.T.R. driver the 55 was the year i was born,Can you tell me more? mine is a name for my favorite robin Thicke tune and a nickname that references my love of music and my tendency to try to keep peace/harmony

PacificStar48 Joined Tue 10/02/07 Posts: 13764	Sun 10/14/12 12:40 PM
Is an English translation of my Kaw name from Native American Grandfather. Age when I signed on Just Say Hi.

eileena9 Joined Fri 04/13/07 Posts: 28211	Sun 10/14/12 12:45 PM
Mine is a bit of a joke.... Eileen (my name) a 9.... (punch line was on my profile...)

Ras427 Joined Wed 08/08/12 Posts: 1516	Sun 10/14/12 01:19 PM
I think to some degree yes. It all depends on honesty. If one is being truthfull, he will want to convey that. If ego is involved, then his or her screen name will simply be an extention on the ego and the level of pretentistness. As for profile photos, ego is also involved to some degree as well, but a more healthy way. Some prefer their own photo, some prefer anominity, some want to create a sence of mystery, and some are self consciouse about looks or feel that pictures dont capture the true them. And yes, some prefer to just hide. But for the most part screen names might revesl something in many cases. I like mine because 427 is just my birthday.

Torgo70 Joined Fri 06/27/08 Posts: 27387	Sun 10/14/12 01:43 PM
It says I love cheesy horror movies.

jacktrades Joined Tue 09/11/12 Posts: 4395	Sun 10/14/12 01:44 PM
I think your right about the sex and drug ones But most are for simple reasons mine is because I have different occupations

soufiehere Joined Sat 10/24/09 Posts: 45325	Sun 10/14/12 02:37 PM
I think you CAN read a lot into usernames. Mainly because they seem to want you to. I wanted something simple and unpretentious. You know, to keep the legend in check.