Why You Hiding Behind A Mask?

[Andrew Hicks]

I've just got satellite internet out here in the rice fields of Surin and I'm having a look at Thai Visa pretty much for the first time. But a funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum.

I had to sign up n'that, so when it said 'user name', I put in the name of this user which happens to be Andrew Hicks. I've been called Andrew Hicks quite a long time and it's not bad really, so why not use it. But now I've had a look at the forum, I see that when they ask for your name, they don't want your name. If you're going to play Forums, it seems you're supposed to make up a funny one.

Okay, so this has become sort of Forum ettiquette has it, but why? I'd never write a letter to the papers and hide behind a pseudonym... I'll fearlessly express my views with my name subscribed. And I feel the same about the Forum.

Why are you all hiding behind a mask? Is it so you can stick you neck out and defame without fear? This Forum is about asking questions and that's my first one, ye behind the masks.

Ann Nonny Ms.

[Mid]

something about glass houses , Ann Nonny Ms. / Andrew Hicks / who knows ???

[SamuiJens]

I've just got satellite internet out here in the rice fields of Surin and I'm having a look at Thai Visa pretty much for the first time. But a funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum.

I had to sign up n'that, so when it said 'user name', I put in the name of this user which happens to be Andrew Hicks. I've been called Andrew Hicks quite a long time and it's not bad really, so why not use it. But now I've had a look at the forum, I see that when they ask for your name, they don't want your name. If you're going to play Forums, it seems you're supposed to make up a funny one.

Okay, so this has become sort of Forum ettiquette has it, but why? I'd never write a letter to the papers and hide behind a pseudonym... I'll fearlessly express my views with my name subscribed. And I feel the same about the Forum.

Why are you all hiding behind a mask? Is it so you can stick you neck out and defame without fear? This Forum is about asking questions and that's my first one, ye behind the masks.

Ann Nonny Ms.

I asked same Q and you can check out the answers by clicking my Name and seeing the post and clicking that, Andrew Hicks. Have a good one.

[November Rain]

You're as anonymous as the rest of us, cos whether you call yourself Andrew Hicks or Little Orphan Annie makes no difference if no-one on here knows you.

Some usernames do identify the owners (initials, real names, service numbers etc), some are just a representation, like an avatar is. That's not necessarily hiding. It can be, but most of us are straightforward enough in our posts that we could probably be identified by people who know us. The majority of people don't know us however, so it makes no difference what name we use. November Rain sounds more interesting than my given name & it does say something about my likes & personality - more than my given name.

[coldcrush]

A question for John Galt one thinks!

[soundman]

I've just got satellite internet out here in the rice fields of Surin and I'm having a look at Thai Visa pretty much for the first time. But a funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum.

I had to sign up n'that, so when it said 'user name', I put in the name of this user which happens to be Andrew Hicks. I've been called Andrew Hicks quite a long time and it's not bad really, so why not use it. But now I've had a look at the forum, I see that when they ask for your name, they don't want your name. If you're going to play Forums, it seems you're supposed to make up a funny one.

Okay, so this has become sort of Forum ettiquette has it, but why? I'd never write a letter to the papers and hide behind a pseudonym... I'll fearlessly express my views with my name subscribed. And I feel the same about the Forum.

Why are you all hiding behind a mask? Is it so you can stick you neck out and defame without fear? This Forum is about asking questions and that's my first one, ye behind the masks.

Ann Nonny Ms.

Is this the name that appears on you passport??

Soundman.

[bkkmadness]

If someone gets pissed off with you on this forum and they know your name and address then they can cause you problems, so anonymous is the best way, or at least a degree of anonymity. Someone who used to post on here had another poster contact the school where they worked and tried to cause them some trouble once.

In 3 posts we now have your name and your location Andrew, you probably would not be hard to find. It's fair enough saying you are not scared to share your opinions but some people don't just leave arguments on the board. It's for your own 'safety' really.

Best advice to you is to ask an admin to change your name, it may sound silly but there's a lot of <deleted> out there.

Edited March 27, 2007 by bkkmadness

[soundman]

A question for John Galt one thinks!

That AVATAR is making waves!!

Soundman.

[Andrew Hicks]

You're as anonymous as the rest of us, cos whether you call yourself Andrew Hicks or Little Orphan Annie makes no difference if no-one on here knows you.

Some usernames do identify the owners (initials, real names, service numbers etc), some are just a representation, like an avatar is. That's not necessarily hiding. It can be, but most of us are straightforward enough in our posts that we could probably be identified by people who know us. The majority of people don't know us however, so it makes no difference what name we use. November Rain sounds more interesting than my given name & it does say something about my likes & personality - more than my given name.

Dear Mr Rain or can I call you Nov?

Yeah, but the difference is that my name's really Andrew Hicks and maybe I'm famous. Have you never heard of Andrew Hicks? I've my good reputation to consider, you do realise, and because I've declared who I am, I have that to uphold. Clear identity seems to be desirable on a public forum and I wonder why this shadowy practice has developed.

Oops sorry, maybe Novenber's a girl's name.

Andrew

[November Rain]

November is a girl's name. And I apologise for not knowing of your extreme fame in advance.

[Andrew Hicks]

I've just got satellite internet out here in the rice fields of Surin and I'm having a look at Thai Visa pretty much for the first time. But a funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum.

I had to sign up n'that, so when it said 'user name', I put in the name of this user which happens to be Andrew Hicks. I've been called Andrew Hicks quite a long time and it's not bad really, so why not use it. But now I've had a look at the forum, I see that when they ask for your name, they don't want your name. If you're going to play Forums, it seems you're supposed to make up a funny one.

Okay, so this has become sort of Forum ettiquette has it, but why? I'd never write a letter to the papers and hide behind a pseudonym... I'll fearlessly express my views with my name subscribed. And I feel the same about the Forum.

Why are you all hiding behind a mask? Is it so you can stick you neck out and defame without fear? This Forum is about asking questions and that's my first one, ye behind the masks.

Ann Nonny Ms.

Is this the name that appears on you passport??

Soundman.

Yes, I'm even called Andrew Hicks on my passport..

Actually, it's Andrew Thomas Mortimer Hicks. My Thai family can't pronounce Andrew properly so they just call me ATM.

ATM

[Andrew Hicks]

If someone gets pissed off with you on this forum and they know your name and address then they can cause you problems, so anonymous is the best way, or at least a degree of anonymity. Someone who used to post on here had another poster contact the school where they worked and tried to cause them some trouble once.

In 3 posts we now have your name and your location Andrew, you probably would not be hard to find. It's fair enough saying you are not scared to share your opinions but some people don't just leave arguments on the board. It's for your own 'safety' really.

Best advice to you is to ask an admin to change your name, it may sound silly but there's a lot of <deleted> out there.

Dear Bkkmadness,

Thanks for your genuine advice, but you're beginning to make me feel really nervous. They can identify me?

But you've even got your picture on your post!

Going back to my passport, when I got married the registrar looked at my picture and said I looked like Bin Laden. (I kid thee not!) Oh shit, now you know what I look like too.

Andy Capp

[soundman]

I've just got satellite internet out here in the rice fields of Surin and I'm having a look at Thai Visa pretty much for the first time. But a funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum.

I had to sign up n'that, so when it said 'user name', I put in the name of this user which happens to be Andrew Hicks. I've been called Andrew Hicks quite a long time and it's not bad really, so why not use it. But now I've had a look at the forum, I see that when they ask for your name, they don't want your name. If you're going to play Forums, it seems you're supposed to make up a funny one.

Okay, so this has become sort of Forum ettiquette has it, but why? I'd never write a letter to the papers and hide behind a pseudonym... I'll fearlessly express my views with my name subscribed. And I feel the same about the Forum.

Why are you all hiding behind a mask? Is it so you can stick you neck out and defame without fear? This Forum is about asking questions and that's my first one, ye behind the masks.

Ann Nonny Ms.

Is this the name that appears on you passport??

Soundman.

Yes, I'm even called Andrew Hicks on my passport..

Actually, it's Andrew Thomas Mortimer Hicks. My Thai family can't pronounce Andrew properly so they just call me ATM.

ATM

With ATM as your initials you are going to be real popular in thailand.

Soundman.

[buriramboy]

I've just got satellite internet out here in the rice fields of Surin and I'm having a look at Thai Visa pretty much for the first time. But a funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum.

I had to sign up n'that, so when it said 'user name', I put in the name of this user which happens to be Andrew Hicks. I've been called Andrew Hicks quite a long time and it's not bad really, so why not use it. But now I've had a look at the forum, I see that when they ask for your name, they don't want your name. If you're going to play Forums, it seems you're supposed to make up a funny one.

Okay, so this has become sort of Forum ettiquette has it, but why? I'd never write a letter to the papers and hide behind a pseudonym... I'll fearlessly express my views with my name subscribed. And I feel the same about the Forum.

Why are you all hiding behind a mask? Is it so you can stick you neck out and defame without fear? This Forum is about asking questions and that's my first one, ye behind the masks.

Ann Nonny Ms.

Is this the name that appears on you passport??

Soundman.

Yes, I'm even called Andrew Hicks on my passport..

Actually, it's Andrew Thomas Mortimer Hicks. My Thai family can't pronounce Andrew properly so they just call me ATM.

ATM

have you heard of identity theft?????

BB

[tim armstrong]

I've just got satellite internet out here in the rice fields of Surin and I'm having a look at Thai Visa pretty much for the first time. But a funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum.

I had to sign up n'that, so when it said 'user name', I put in the name of this user which happens to be Andrew Hicks. I've been called Andrew Hicks quite a long time and it's not bad really, so why not use it. But now I've had a look at the forum, I see that when they ask for your name, they don't want your name. If you're going to play Forums, it seems you're supposed to make up a funny one.

Okay, so this has become sort of Forum ettiquette has it, but why? I'd never write a letter to the papers and hide behind a pseudonym... I'll fearlessly express my views with my name subscribed. And I feel the same about the Forum.

Why are you all hiding behind a mask? Is it so you can stick you neck out and defame without fear? This Forum is about asking questions and that's my first one, ye behind the masks.

Ann Nonny Ms.

Is this the name that appears on you passport??

Hi Andrew,

I agree with you. Mine is also my real name. But I also understand the security isues. Not to mention the issue of identity theft. I've had several recent offers to get a cut of some estate money in Africa , and I have won some non existent British lottery 3 times. But only if I would send them ALL my personal details ! I dont think so. Tim

Soundman.

Yes, I'm even called Andrew Hicks on my passport..

Actually, it's Andrew Thomas Mortimer Hicks. My Thai family can't pronounce Andrew properly so they just call me ATM.

ATM

[mrbojangles]

But my real name is Mr BoJangles

Or is it? I've been using it for so long now, i don't know anymore

[britmaveric]

Andrew Hicks from Surin?? Hmmm I'll get started with making things miserable for you.

Only winding, but best to be anonymous because not everyone is your mate out there.

[Mid]

In 3 posts we now have your name and your location Andrew, you probably would not be hard to find. It's fair enough saying you are not scared to share your opinions but some people don't just leave arguments on the board. It's for your own 'safety' really.

Best advice to you is to ask an admin to change your name, it may sound silly but there's a lot of <deleted> out there.

that's the best free advice your going to get here ...........................

[soundman]

Mods, a timely PM to the OP, would probably be in the best interest here... Even though he has been in the system some time...

Cheers,

Soundman.

[TLloyd]

Hello Andrew,

I am another one that will not hide behind a mask.

I have started a few threads asking perfectly reasonable questions as well as responded to existing threads with my thought on the issue. Invariably, someone using a pseudonym will blast me, insult me and/or laugh at my point of view. I, in return, lower myself to their level and blast back using whatever insult seems appropriate. Needless to say, their trail of insults persists.

I dare say that these anonymous posters would not be so bold as to say these things to my face. This is why they will not use their real names. As I ponder this, I think these people are intelligent in at least one regard. If I knew who they were & happened to run up on one in Chiang Mai, the outcome might not be so pleasant.

I fully anticipate a volley of insults from some of the members. Know in advance no response will be forthcoming so feel tough & let loose the tirade. You will have to wallow in the mud by yourself.

I have decided that this will be my last post on ThaiVisa. I have a very bad taste in my mouth regarding this "forum thing" in general. From this day forward I will read this forum for news and search for answers to specific questions only.

Good luck to you, Andrew Hicks. Good on you for not hiding.

[Andrew Hicks]

I've just got satellite internet out here in the rice fields of Surin and I'm having a look at Thai Visa pretty much for the first time. But a funny thing happened to me on the way to the Forum.

I had to sign up n'that, so when it said 'user name', I put in the name of this user which happens to be Andrew Hicks. I've been called Andrew Hicks quite a long time and it's not bad really, so why not use it. But now I've had a look at the forum, I see that when they ask for your name, they don't want your name. If you're going to play Forums, it seems you're supposed to make up a funny one.

Okay, so this has become sort of Forum ettiquette has it, but why? I'd never write a letter to the papers and hide behind a pseudonym... I'll fearlessly express my views with my name subscribed. And I feel the same about the Forum.

Why are you all hiding behind a mask? Is it so you can stick you neck out and defame without fear? This Forum is about asking questions and that's my first one, ye behind the masks.

Ann Nonny Ms.

Is this the name that appears on you passport??

Soundman.

Yes, I'm even called Andrew Hicks on my passport..

Actually, it's Andrew Thomas Mortimer Hicks. My Thai family can't pronounce Andrew properly so they just call me ATM.

ATM

have you heard of identity theft?????

BB

They can nick mine any time matey... as the lady registrar said, I look like Bin Laden. But surely identity theft involves bank account numbers and stuff. I never give anyone my bank details... only to that nice Mr Abolaji in Lagos who emailed me the other day to say I'd won the top prize. I sent the processing fee, but they're taking a hel_l of a time over it. Maybe I should ask about this on Thai Visa.

Surinboy

[Maigo6]

I dare say that these anonymous posters would not be so bold as to say these things to my face. This is why they will not use their real names.

Yet another ex special forces, sas, delta force, green beret, navy seal, elite commando type that resides in Thailand.

There must be thousands here if all is to be believed, chatrooms and internet forums seem to attract many ex special forces and many airline pilots for some reason......

[Andrew Hicks]

Hello Andrew,

I am another one that will not hide behind a mask.

I have started a few threads asking perfectly reasonable questions as well as responded to existing threads with my thought on the issue. Invariably, someone using a pseudonym will blast me, insult me and/or laugh at my point of view. I, in return, lower myself to their level and blast back using whatever insult seems appropriate. Needless to say, their trail of insults persists.

I dare say that these anonymous posters would not be so bold as to say these things to my face. This is why they will not use their real names. As I ponder this, I think these people are intelligent in at least one regard. If I knew who they were & happened to run up on one in Chiang Mai, the outcome might not be so pleasant.

I fully anticipate a volley of insults from some of the members. Know in advance no response will be forthcoming so feel tough & let loose the tirade. You will have to wallow in the mud by yourself.

I have decided that this will be my last post on ThaiVisa. I have a very bad taste in my mouth regarding this "forum thing" in general. From this day forward I will read this forum for news and search for answers to specific questions only.

Good luck to you, Andrew Hicks. Good on you for not hiding.

Dear T Lloyd

Almost brings tears to my eyes. Please don't play The Last Post yet. We men of principle must stick together. (Or are you a bit of tottie?)

From all the comments, I'm beginning to feel it's pretty dirty out there and I'm almost running scared. If I know they've broken you, I don't know what I'll do ut here alone.

But seriously, maybe the rules should require a real name from all verbal gladiators. It might clean up the collective act.

And by the way, are you that bastard, Tony Lloyd I used to work for because if you are, I'm out to get you and I'm not going to rest til I find you! For two years you made my life a misery...

[chuchok]

Hello Andrew,

I am another one that will not hide behind a mask.

I have started a few threads asking perfectly reasonable questions as well as responded to existing threads with my thought on the issue. Invariably, someone using a pseudonym will blast me, insult me and/or laugh at my point of view. I, in return, lower myself to their level and blast back using whatever insult seems appropriate. Needless to say, their trail of insults persists.

I dare say that these anonymous posters would not be so bold as to say these things to my face. This is why they will not use their real names. As I ponder this, I think these people are intelligent in at least one regard. If I knew who they were & happened to run up on one in Chiang Mai, the outcome might not be so pleasant.

I fully anticipate a volley of insults from some of the members. Know in advance no response will be forthcoming so feel tough & let loose the tirade. You will have to wallow in the mud by yourself.

I have decided that this will be my last post on ThaiVisa. I have a very bad taste in my mouth regarding this "forum thing" in general. From this day forward I will read this forum for news and search for answers to specific questions only.

Good luck to you, Andrew Hicks. Good on you for not hiding.

Dear T Lloyd

Almost brings tears to my eyes. Please don't play The Last Post yet. We men of principle must stick together. (Or are you a bit of tottie?)

From all the comments, I'm beginning to feel it's pretty dirty out there and I'm almost running scared. If I know they've broken you, I don't know what I'll do ut here alone.

But seriously, maybe the rules should require a real name from all verbal gladiators. It might clean up the collective act.

And by the way, are you that bastard, Tony Lloyd I used to work for because if you are, I'm out to get you and I'm not going to rest til I find you! For two years you made my life a misery...

Andy, stop being a tool.You are as funny as polio.Nice little troll though....

[bkkmadness]

But you've even got your picture on your post!

My droogs protect me dude.

Brit, nice to see you back!

[raro]

Hello Andrew,

I am another one that will not hide behind a mask.

I have started a few threads asking perfectly reasonable questions as well as responded to existing threads with my thought on the issue. Invariably, someone using a pseudonym will blast me, insult me and/or laugh at my point of view. I, in return, lower myself to their level and blast back using whatever insult seems appropriate. Needless to say, their trail of insults persists.

I dare say that these anonymous posters would not be so bold as to say these things to my face. This is why they will not use their real names. As I ponder this, I think these people are intelligent in at least one regard. If I knew who they were & happened to run up on one in Chiang Mai, the outcome might not be so pleasant.

I fully anticipate a volley of insults from some of the members. Know in advance no response will be forthcoming so feel tough & let loose the tirade. You will have to wallow in the mud by yourself.

I have decided that this will be my last post on ThaiVisa. I have a very bad taste in my mouth regarding this "forum thing" in general. From this day forward I will read this forum for news and search for answers to specific questions only.

Good luck to you, Andrew Hicks. Good on you for not hiding.

Dear T Lloyd

Almost brings tears to my eyes. Please don't play The Last Post yet. We men of principle must stick together. (Or are you a bit of tottie?)

From all the comments, I'm beginning to feel it's pretty dirty out there and I'm almost running scared. If I know they've broken you, I don't know what I'll do ut here alone.

But seriously, maybe the rules should require a real name from all verbal gladiators. It might clean up the collective act.

And by the way, are you that bastard, Tony Lloyd I used to work for because if you are, I'm out to get you and I'm not going to rest til I find you! For two years you made my life a misery...

Looks like you answered your question as to why hiding behind a nick better than anybody else could have....

[qwertz]

Mi reel mane is quentin and I'm dyxelsic

[Ijustwannateach]

It's strange what people will do when they have too much free time...

[KhunMarco]

Hello Andrew,

I am another one that will not hide behind a mask.

I have started a few threads asking perfectly reasonable questions as well as responded to existing threads with my thought on the issue. Invariably, someone using a pseudonym will blast me, insult me and/or laugh at my point of view. I, in return, lower myself to their level and blast back using whatever insult seems appropriate. Needless to say, their trail of insults persists.

I dare say that these anonymous posters would not be so bold as to say these things to my face. This is why they will not use their real names. As I ponder this, I think these people are intelligent in at least one regard. If I knew who they were & happened to run up on one in Chiang Mai, the outcome might not be so pleasant.

I fully anticipate a volley of insults from some of the members. Know in advance no response will be forthcoming so feel tough & let loose the tirade. You will have to wallow in the mud by yourself.

I have decided that this will be my last post on ThaiVisa. I have a very bad taste in my mouth regarding this "forum thing" in general. From this day forward I will read this forum for news and search for answers to specific questions only.

Good luck to you, Andrew Hicks. Good on you for not hiding.

I thought vendetta was a trait of us , wait how did you call us? oh yeah your words: "As an Italian, I understand your desire to be submissive to any one or anything that threatens you. This is ingrained in your DNA and there is nothing you can do about it and...the only thing you can attack is a defenseless female" Yes we coward rapist Italians, and all that because I was jokingly asking you what planet you were from.

I can see why you feel mistreated in this forum, bye bye.

Edited March 27, 2007 by KhunMarco

[Mossfinn]

so they just call me ATM.

ATM

C'mon spill it, who were you before on this board?

Good Luck

Moss

Quite funny though