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Real name vs alias usernames

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February 10, 2014
Beverly Author Level X3

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What's your view on using real names versus an alias as a forum username? Do you prefer to see forum members with real person usernames or do you discourage this for the sake of privacy? From one point of view, I think real person usernames allow the members the chance to know each other better. Then again, if someone is using their real name (first/last), then there is a chance their privacy could be exposed on Facebook or other places where a real name is also used.
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February 13, 2014
LizAnne
I don't mind using my real first name. But I would be hesitant to list a last name. Also, I don't think there is a real reason to do this either. Why would someone need to know my last name on a forum?

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February 17, 2014
Daniella
Whenever I see that someone has used a first name on a forum, it makes me think of them as being a friendly person. Now, maybe that's just my impression, but it goes a long way toward making me like that person.

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May 22, 2014
Wayne
On a niche forum, a fanciful name could be more acceptable. For instance, with a gamer forum. you might pick your favorite game character to use as your name and that would add to the fun of the forum.

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January 28, 2018
Corzhens
Of course, I prefer to see the real names of forum members but I understand that the internet is a free wheeling society where the community members have the freedom to use any name and any disguise. My profile name, however, is coined from my real name. By the way, with the hackers and posers in social media, I guess there is good reason not to use your real name.

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October 6, 2018
cmoneyspinner
I use my real name when I'm forced to. Otherwise, I use my alias which I created for the simple reason that it's easier to spell than my real name. Real name vs alias usernames

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