Why don't people use their real names on this forum?

James Riddell wrote:

 

Why do some users on these forums (forua?) not use their real names? There was one 'named' HaHa HoHo and I could provide more examples.

That is her real name (until she decides to change it).

Whether a person uses their real name or not does not matter to me as long as their answer is not totally bogus.

not 100% agree with you - how you can login the customer portal (with a real serial number thru your VAR) with a fake name?

Providing it is not profane or inflammatory I really don't care what name is used.

I use the name I use because my real name leads to too many questions about Infinite Probability Drives, whales and potted plants.

Best Regards,

Arthur Dent.

There could be many person using the same profile in one company (so that all updates are under one profile) which might make it easier for them.

I used to always use my full name, but at some point decided that a simple username or just my first name would be a better decision for several reasons. My real name does appear on the top of the postings, though I wish that didn't happen.  I will check to see if there is any way to change that.

Everything done on the internet needs to be considered a permanent record that will be available forever.  Well, except of course, for the web page you bookmarked a few years ago, and wish it were still up. But, in general, for something that might be permanent, it warrants additional effort to make sure it is correct, good grammar, etc.  But, a lot of internet communication tends to be quite informal.

Also, at times you may want to mention issues with particular projects at a company where you work. But, if your name is on it, even if you don't mention the company, others may be able to guess.

So, being anonymous allows the user to be freer with their communication on the forums.

-Joe

If I'm not mistaken I believe that HaHa HoHo now goes by the name JaJa JoJo  ?????

As far as other peoples names go, the first place my mind went to when reading this post and thinking of the pseudonym's a member might use was the phone calls Bart Simpson use to make to the tavern.

Mike Hunt........

hahahoho, please call your office.

James Riddell wrote's this

That is my ALIAS name (i sligthly alter the name of that naruto guy) i am currently a student i join in this forum since our instructor told us that it is a good place where i can learn a lot since there are many professionals which can help me. I'll admit i'm not a professional, i'm just student wanted to learn. I got to asked, are the student are not allowed in this forum? if yes then i'm sorry for joining, If no then I think your'e the one who is unprofessional.

(if naruto find this he will kicked me out)

The reality is, I don't have a big problem with it. You can really be taking your butt in your hands when you put your real name on the internet. If people aren't comfortable with that, they still ought to be able to take advantage of the forum. They key is that they comport themselves as if their real name were known, and most here do.

Becuase Naruto guy is our part time instructor and i used his name but i change some of the letter.

There is always the possibility that some users are in the Witness Protection Program (WPP). The WPP strongly suggests use of aliases.

The Google spiders and crawlers are everywhere and miss nothing.

I believe Google has a new profit center where gangster's and Mafioso's can pay to find their WPP marks.

BTW, my real name is Fred Garvin.

Its the interwebs,

its a mistake to have our real full names on here, Dont you know?!

This post is being followed with a lot of interest seems  

I've been away for two days & everyone seems to be taking this issue  to the extreme & making a point 

What's going on here? This is how the forum looked when I logged in this morning:

Is there a new forum game of guess the author?

I hope this gets resolved to the earliest. :/

I was going to use my real name, but "Roland Schwarz" just sounds so much cooler.

I do but on most forums I use GrumpyGy.  Thought folks may not like that here.