Author Topic: Aliases (Read 4775 times)

Jim Mynes · « **on:** July 31, 2018, 01:09:39 PM »

There have been some fairly intense, sometimes heated discussions on here, which is all fine and good. For the most part discussion remains polite and civil. But there are times when it just turns stupid.
I’m not going to name names, but it seems like the perpetrators of stupidity and discontent tend to use an alias rather than their real name. I honestly cannot think of an instance where verbal excrement was being spread by someone using his real name, but two or three people using aliases instantly come to mind.
I know Sparky requires registration here with your real name, and then allows you to change your user name at will.
Given the pattern of trolling exhibited at times by some who use an alias, I would suggest that REQUIRING the use of a real name as your user name might go far to eliminate the BS that can develop here.
Hiding behind anonymity can make people brave. Eliminating that anonymity might reduce the number of keyboard commandos we have to put up with.

peabody · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2018, 01:11:25 PM »

Good post Jim! And true.

Have fun

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2018, 02:52:38 PM »

Yes Jim...I've thought that for a long time!

Randy Cuberly

john e. holliday · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2018, 03:54:24 PM »

Yes it is true, but, like in life some just ask for it.

Target · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2018, 07:34:18 PM »

While i agree that what you wrote isn't false, it's not 100% true either.
I sign my emails as a DoD contractor as "Target". It has been my handle and nick name since 1983. So, it's just that I'm more comfortable signing off as that. There's no hiding going on.
Look me up on RCG, and the story of the nick name is on my blog there.
I'll be the exception to Jims observation, i hope!

R,
Chris "Target" Behm

EddyR · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2018, 08:13:18 PM »

I have used my real name for many years Ed Ruane. I now sign as Ed or EddieR.also aka” Eddie Haskell”
I belong to two huge forums for bicycles and audio. Almost no one on them use there real name.
I do see a lot of anger ,hostility in some members on this site. I am embarreaed by some of the things I see on here by people I know. The bitter debates on here is a turn off for many. I dought using real names will help.
Ed Ruane

wwwarbird · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2018, 08:44:01 PM »

Not that it matters, but FWIW the "wwwarbird" name that I use here is simply a nickname I came up with back when I originally registered. Being a passionate WWII Warbird fan it simply uses my actual initials in front of the Warbird term which is a nickname for WWII aircraft.

Wayne Willey WARBIRD

I do have my real name and location in my signature, as seen in the bottom of each post/reply...

Curare · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2018, 08:58:46 PM »

I've been Curare on modelling forums and bulletin boards for nearly twenty years, including RCU, RCG, SSW, Hippocket etc...

I kept with tradition on here, but my real name and MAAA number (Model Aeronautical Association of Australia) there if you look.

Reptoid · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2018, 10:32:30 PM »

I have had the nickname Reptoid in the modeling world for over 40 years and probably many if not most on this forum know who I am. If not, I sign my posts with "Regards Don" and my AMA # 3882. If that doesn't make you happy you can click on the name Reptoid on any of my posts or look in the members list and it shows my full name Don Repp and my city and state.
On more than one occasion I have seen members who do use their real name make snide remarks about someones posts including, but not limited to, mine and implying fear, hiding, or hate because someone uses a nickname. Apparently they couldn't figure out how to read my signature or click on the nickname.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2018, 12:25:27 AM »

The name Reptoid has a long and illustrious history in the Southern California combat community.

Reptoid · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2018, 01:34:00 AM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on August 01, 2018, 12:25:27 AM

The name Reptoid has a long and illustrious history in the Southern California combat community.

LOL Long for sure, illustrious kinda, made a lot more illustrious when Jimmy Jack and Steve Hills ( designer of the Arrowplane) (Both SO-Cal combat pilots of note) collaborated to name Jimmy Jacks pro tour monster truck Reptoid and Steve designed the artwork/parts to make it look like a long toothed Reptoid

Jim Mynes · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2018, 05:46:14 AM »

It seems the guys who use their real names agree, and those that use a nickname do not. No big surprise there!

James Holford · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2018, 05:57:49 AM »

Quote from: Jim Mynes on August 01, 2018, 05:46:14 AM

It seems the guys who use their real names agree, and those that use a nickname do not. No big surprise there!

Some folks believe the feds are watching

I myself use my name here. Altho I go by Jamie since my dad and I share the name. Most folks ive met here still call me James.

But if I had to use an Alias. It would be Big Mamou. Its where Im from. Im a big guy. And the name just stuck no matter where I moved or worked.

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Double Deuce · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2018, 09:55:42 AM »

Hey Mamou

Be proud of Mamou. Great music, great food, and them Cajun women!

I, myself, have to live with the shame of being from Up North. Iatt Swamp area of Grant Parish.

Posted a note in the Speed section a few days back re the loss of Boyd Shelton from BR. Flew with Burley Harris. Had the pleasure of visiting them several years ago.

Another friend lost.

Double Deuce

and to keep a few folks who worry about such things happy Luke Roy AMA 28440

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2018, 10:01:28 AM »

Charles uses a "handle", but he is not secretive about his real name, or address.

Nothing wrong with using an alias, as long as the real name is not cleverly hidden.

I am sometimes known as "Dr Spark", a moniker I picked up in connection with my professional work researching High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse radiation. But I am not ashamed to let folks know who I am.

Fredvon4 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 01, 2018, 01:06:05 PM »

Floyd...AKA Dr Spark ----High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse radiation....never knew this... you have such good insight to old time engines I assumed much differently

I am Fredvon4 on many web sites....seemed a rational compromise between my real name and MY true belief of the OP assertions---we should not deliberately try to be anonymous...excepting to reduce spam or provide some easy to remember log into a site credentials

Frederick Carl Timothy Allen von Gortler IV...American of Irish and German descent....third generation American soldier...retired

goozgog · « **Reply #16 on:** August 01, 2018, 01:17:06 PM »

Those of us who have been online since the beginning
have seen the internet culture change from grass roots
to big business.
Back in the day it was part of that culture to have a
"handle" in the same way that CB radio people did.
My boat is documented as Goozgog and that was what
people called me over VHF and SSB radio nets, so when
I had to name my AOL account, "Goozgog" was the obvious
choice.
After almost twenty years, it seems old fashioned to be
known by a handle and it might be time to change.

That's why my name is clearly shown
at the bottom of all my posts.

Abi · « **Reply #17 on:** August 01, 2018, 01:54:34 PM »

I do not post but do read a lot(English is easy, American English is hard). When I read a post, I imagine having a conversation with the author. Without names(or photos), it is difficult.
If you have been using a nickname for many years, you're assuming that everyone knows who you are. There are many who have not had the honor to meet you in person.

James Holford · « **Reply #18 on:** August 01, 2018, 02:44:03 PM »

Quote from: Double Deuce on August 01, 2018, 09:55:42 AM

Hey Mamou

Be proud of Mamou. Great music, great food, and them Cajun women!

I, myself, have to live with the shame of being from Up North. Iatt Swamp area of Grant Parish.

Posted a note in the Speed section a few days back re the loss of Boyd Shelton from BR. Flew with Burley Harris. Had the pleasure of visiting them several years ago.

Another friend lost.

Double Deuce

and to keep a few folks who worry about such things happy Luke Roy AMA 28440

Awww mais no another cajun boy here!!!!
We have a club outside Baton Rouge. If ever nearby on a Saturday morning we are likely there. More than welcome to come fly with us
Not everyone in our club flies stunt. Few sport flyers. Our contest is 3rd weekend of October and El Dorado contest is 1st weekend of Nov. Great time n contest at both venues!

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Double Deuce · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2018, 07:28:33 PM »

Hey Mamou

Ah mais oui. Can't never tell when one of us may appear. While Louisiana is my home, California has been my house for lots of years.

This Cajun Boy is 83 years on this Earth. Only flew Speed in competition. Currently 60 years worth.

Wish I could visit. Was in BR 4 years ago.

Luke

RC Storick · « **Reply #20 on:** August 01, 2018, 07:39:36 PM »

Some that are complaining about nicknames must not have a facebook or twitter account

RknRusty · « **Reply #21 on:** August 01, 2018, 09:02:28 PM »

I'm one of the people that uses a nickname, RknRusty, but my real name is in bold type below in my signature.

I liked it better when everyone's location was listed with their avatar. I miss that since the forum was updated and eliminated it some time ago.

Btw, Sparky says he thought... maybe he was joking... that "RknRusty" meant "Wreckin" Rusty. Nnoooo, it means Rockin' Rusty. I'm an old Rocker from way back.

See my real name in bold below.
Rusty

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #22 on:** August 01, 2018, 09:11:18 PM »

Well, I'd vote for no aliases, OR have your real name in your signature OR in your profile. One out of three options. I'd also like to see locations...just city/state/country would be fine. You might have a new flying buddy two blocks down, but you'll never know if you aren't willing.

Steve

Dane Martin · « **Reply #23 on:** August 01, 2018, 10:35:57 PM »

Quote from: Double Deuce on August 01, 2018, 07:28:33 PM

This Cajun Boy is 83 years on this Earth. Only flew Speed in competition. Currently 60 years worth.

Wish I could visit. Was in BR 4 years ago.

Luke

"Only flew Speed in competition" coming from you is like saying Mario Andretti drove cars. You guys really paved some roads for speed!

Garf · « **Reply #24 on:** August 01, 2018, 11:07:32 PM »

I have had my nickname long before I ever heard of internet forums. My name appears in my signature. As far as I know, I have had no problems with anyone here. I like my nickname and use it all over the internet and plan to continue to do so.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #25 on:** August 02, 2018, 10:05:59 AM »

I use a nickname because I know that none of you could spell my real name.

Double Deuce · « **Reply #26 on:** August 02, 2018, 10:20:51 AM »

Quote from: Dane Martin on August 01, 2018, 10:35:57 PM

"Only flew Speed in competition" coming from you is like saying Mario Andretti drove cars. You guys really paved some roads for speed!

Change that to A J Foyt and you have a friend for life. Appreciate the thought no less. Tis good to be remembered.

Luke

Fredvon4 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 02, 2018, 11:39:49 AM »

I also would like general Location info in signature or left hand avatar area...Lots of good info can be included in a answer and in many cases additional questions can be avoided

I always think it is a bit amusing when we get a new guys question---- to later find he is literally across the street from Brodak, Seattle, Tucson, Bay Area or other areas that have fairly high density of willing to help folks

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #28 on:** August 02, 2018, 01:20:07 PM »

Quote from: Fredvon4 on August 02, 2018, 11:39:49 AM

I also would like general Location info in signature or left hand avatar area...Lots of good info can be included in a answer and in many cases additional questions can be avoided

I always think it is a bit amusing when we get a new guys question---- to later find he is literally across the street from Brodak, Seattle, Tucson, Bay Area or other areas that have fairly high density of willing to help folks

I had my lat & lon with enough precision to put a smart bomb on my keyboard and yet miss my mouse. Helmick protested about it being too obscure.

Andre Ming · « **Reply #29 on:** August 02, 2018, 04:56:27 PM »

The alias I use here is pretty obscure, so I'll break it down:

"Andre"... I derived that from my middle name, which is "Andre".

"Ming"... a play on words with my last name, which is spelled "Ming".

I am quite clever.

Skip Chernoff · « **Reply #30 on:** August 02, 2018, 05:27:59 PM »

I'm not giving anybody my real name as I'm in the witness protection program........Philly Skip

Target · « **Reply #31 on:** August 02, 2018, 06:15:25 PM »

I hardly think that the use of a real name or screen name decides the content of ones posts. It's the person at the keyboard.
We all know who the people are that the original poster is referring to. I think that it is coincidental that they use a screen name.

R,
Target

RknRusty · « **Reply #32 on:** August 02, 2018, 07:50:21 PM »

Quote from: Tim Wescott on August 02, 2018, 01:20:07 PM

I had my lat & lon with enough precision to put a smart bomb on my keyboard and yet miss my mouse. Helmick protested about it being too obscure.

Lol, I remember that. But I had already punched the numbers in and looked at your rooftop. I think there might have been an old faded American Junior up there... or maybe it was a squirrel.

Quote from: Skip Chernoff on August 02, 2018, 05:27:59 PM

I'm not giving anybody my real name as I'm in the witness protection program........Philly Skip

That does not matter, Mister Chernov Skipovich, we know who your snow flying friends are.