Radical Idea

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tbpmusic

Discussion Starter · Sep 25, 2008

Maybe I'm just an Olde Farte (well, no maybe, I am), but....

I sure wish folks would just use their real names here.
Personally, I think the nickname thing is sort of high-schoolish.
Just first names would be fine with me - makes it seem like I'm talking to a real person.

bill

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kirkn

· #2 · Sep 27, 2008

Yep, gotta agree.

My username on a couple forums is my initials - KDN. Then, I just went right for kirkn. It DOES get cumbersome talking to "ONEBADCB200" or something....

But, even then, I just sign my posts:

Kirk

SClay

· #3 · Sep 28, 2008

Steve Clay.

My username is really quite original.

russty

· #4 · Sep 28, 2008

Russell Smith

Russell, Russ, Russty. I'll answer to any of 'em most of the time so take your pick.

woody1981

· #5 · Sep 28, 2008

My name is Jonathan. Or Jon. Or Woody.

I think the only problem with a first name only thing is when forums get huge and someone refers to "Jon"... it can be very non-specific.

Honestly, I'm a little indifferent to the whole thing.

- Woody

bill440cars

· #6 · Sep 28, 2008

Well, here's a duplicate, as my name is Bill, BIll(as you already knew.

Later on, Bill

woody1981

· #7 · Sep 28, 2008

See what I mean. I like nicknames...

- Woody

bill440cars said:
Well, here's a duplicate, as my name is Bill, BIll(as you already knew.

Later on, Bill

G

· #8 · Sep 28, 2008

I'm Steve. But since there are usually other Steves on the forums I frequent I just go with Mope. From Mope Head. Yes, I also have a moped addiction. Clever huh? Thank you, I'll be here all week.

tbpmusic

Discussion Starter · #9 · Sep 28, 2008

woody1981 said:
See what I mean. I like nicknames...

- Woody

Not suggesting anyone give up their nickname or login name - just to sign your posts with a real name.

bill

kirkn

· #10 · Sep 29, 2008

Mope Head said:
Thank you, I'll be here all week.

Try the veal.

CBGP

· #11 · Sep 30, 2008

I'm safe since there probably won't be too many other Grants here!
-Grant

Brown Bomber

· #12 · Oct 28, 2008

I'd feel funny if I walked into a pub, and everyone called me "Brown Bomber" :? , so "Allen" will do.

-Allen

bill440cars

· #13 · Oct 28, 2008

Brown Bomber said:
I'd feel funny if I walked into a pub, and everyone called me "Brown Bomber" :? , so "Allen" will do.

-Allen

Yeah, I hear ya! Well, as for me, you can just call me Bill. You don't have to use the whole thing (bill440cars). :roll:

BeKoGe

· #14 · Oct 28, 2008

Hi,

I'm Bernd, the first letters are in the nickname.

Bernd

blues450

· #15 · Nov 4, 2008

Sorry Bill....Both my uncle and I were named Rex after either a German Shepard or a Palomino and never really knew which. I've been Blue for quite some time a nickname that has a lot to do with being a Biker and nothing to do with forums or the internet. Liked the music btw. Best ~ Blue

Bird76Mojo

· #16 · Nov 5, 2008

GB or Bird here

People call me that because it's shorter than my name, and frankly my name stinks. My username is from my middle name and my dog.

So everyone here can call me GB, Bird, Birdy, B, G, Mr. Ballinger, or whatever I deserve to be called

GB :mrgreen:

jayel

· #17 · Nov 5, 2008

john l. not to be confused with my grampa john w. or my uncle john h. or my cousin john p. so it's j.l. or jayel

donny662

· #18 · Nov 7, 2008

Donny is short for Donovan

crazypj

· #19 · Dec 22, 2008

I thought I'd already done this, maybe not.
Peter Jones (PJ)
crazy bit came later, when I was 17 and got licence
Pic is from 1982, first 100,000 miles on my 550.
I was working in a bike shop so had ridden much higher mileage in total
PJ

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Jim

· #20 · Dec 22, 2008

My name is Kevin, as my login id indicates...

Just kidding... It's Bill.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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