KarenBravo Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Some posters here use their real name as their handle. Most people don't. There was a poster on my home sub-forum that posted under his real name, then, always took the moral high-ground by claiming that others that didn't "were hiding behind their keyboards". Have seen this moral stance a few times with different posters. Personally, I don't think it's a wise idea to let perfect strangers know your real name. Easy for them to use Google and then you could have a real-life stalker. Good idea, or not? Would be interested to hear from those posters who use their real name why they do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inutil Posted May 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Ive been on message boards long enough to know that its incredibly naive to think that there arent total complete nutters out there willing to track you down and petition your employers to fire you because of some innocuous and decotextualised comment that they've trawled through for days to find in your posting history... because you once showed they were wrong in a stupid argument that no one remembers or even cares about ten minutes after its finished. Then again, having an account under your name doesnt mean you cant have 100 other accounts for trolling or saying what you really think about regarding other more controversial issues. Edited May 5, 2013 by inutil 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Stuff on the interweb is forever. One day, employers, insurance companies and others will be able determine if you're a risk of getting cancer, or being a terrorist, or cheating on your wife, or.. or... by correlating the words and phrases you use. (It's happening already). On the job front, I work in an industry that does a pretty good job most of the times, and I don't mind posting some favorable information to explain some aspects of our industry. But I don't want to feel obligated to be an apologist for the few times they (we) really screw up. And I do like the idea of continuing to draw a paycheck even if my current or future boss sees some rant that "impulse" went on. Edited May 5, 2013 by impulse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted May 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2013 Horrible idea. People who do are naive. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dancealot Posted May 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2013 It is very, very dangerous if you post under your real name. Facebook already convinced people to do so... That's why i don't have an acount. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebebe Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I think posting under your real name can be helpful in some instances, but not on a forum. For example, Amazon.com invites you to review under your real name and you can even 'verify' your identity - that has really cleaned up the review section and it gives others highly useful, free information. Amazon used to be trashed by nonsense reviews and now it's a good resource. Another good one is youtube. Lots of useful and free videos on youtube; if you have a google + account you will post under your real name; that clears up spammers and there are less arguments. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardjm65 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Well, Ms Bravo, (or may I call you Karen?), have you ever had a real-life stalker? I think it's very brave of you to use your real name. I think I might just sneak a quick glance at your profile now........heh heh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tywais Posted May 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2013 Try that as a mod or admin and you will probably have a short shelf life. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sustento Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Ask Lawrence Godfrey. He'll tell you about the wisdom of posting with your real name 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Karen, your surname is not Bravo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KarenBravo Posted May 5, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2013 Karen, your surname is not Bravo ?No..............and I'm a bloke. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stradavarius37 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I never worry about revealing my real name - its Peter North - feel free to google me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 I never worry about revealing my real name - its Peter North - feel free to google me.I thought it was Bruce Wayne...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post uptheos Posted May 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Then again, having an account under your name doesnt mean you cant have 100 other accounts for trolling or saying what you really think about regarding other more controversial issues. I believe the moderators often check IP addresses and if they find multiple names from the same IP they will take action. I would imagine two or three IP addresses from the same house/computer might be allowed, as other family members might have signed up, but I'm not sure and I'd like to know (from a mod). Of course we also have IT whizzes that can find ways around all of this, posting via servers around the world. It's obvious to anyone that there are 'multiple personalities', on this forum some even have conversations between themselves and probably like each others posts too. Bloody heck ME Smith, I've just blown my own cover. Edited May 5, 2013 by uptheos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thakkar Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Karen, your surname is not Bravo ?No..............and I'm a bloke. Dammit, Karen, couldn't you have left that fantasy alive for me?? T BTW, that avatar is a close facsimile of my actual face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stradavarius37 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I never worry about revealing my real name - its Peter North - feel free to google me.I thought it was Bruce Wayne...... I was laying a false trail - but thanks for blowing my cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I never worry about revealing my real name - its Peter North - feel free to google me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnniey Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Horrible idea. People who do are naive. Nonsense. Some people need to get a life. Can't be healthy to be posting so many posts as you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I use my real name, if they want to track me have fun. Anyone can be tracked by their posts if they really want too. I don't think people are hiding if they use a fake name but to think they are untouchable.. also not true.. unless they use some kind of IP masking service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I dont even use my real name on facebook ,just use it to check on familly posts . as for stuff hanging around on the internet ,try googling your own name ,stuff i did (not illegal before you start) 20 years ago is still on there and was even being discussed a year or two ago ,i have not used my own name for years . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 There are plenty of real world internet sites out there that, when you post, you receive a notice that your comment "Is awaiting moderator approval" and your chances go way up if you identify yourself and your official corporate or NGO positions. Also Twitter search rankings are skewed toward real name postings. I do not use Facebook, LinkedIn or other social sites as they attack your stored email addresses and send out 'invitations' and other garbage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Karen, your surname is not Bravo ?No..............and I'm a bloke. Dammit, Karen, couldn't you have left that fantasy alive for me?? T BTW, that avatar is a close facsimile of my actual face. Maybe a female pretending to be a male or a male pretending to be a female...........after all he/she lives in Pattaya when here I think I recall and there are a lot of confused people there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Posting under your real name is a recipe for disaster unless your posts are bland and non-controversial. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Not bland, not non-controversial, but generally geared toward a specific target audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phronesis Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Name or no name is irrelevant. I can track your location (within a few houses) within a matter of minutes using readily available freeware and your IP. If you live in a condo complex it may take a little more time to identify you...but, if you live in a street, and your neighbors either side are Thais...I got you sucker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thakkar Posted May 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2013 I dont even use my real name on facebook ,just use it to check on familly posts . as for stuff hanging around on the internet ,try googling your own name ,stuff i did (not illegal before you start) 20 years ago is still on there and was even being discussed a year or two ago ,i have not used my own name for years . On Facebook, I use my dog's name. She's a bitch. If you track her down, she'll smother you in slobbery dog licks. You've been warned. T 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Posting under your real name is a recipe for disaster unless your posts are bland and non-controversial. ...or pertinent, non-abusive, rational and balanced. Not that I'd use my name either - most people can't spell Herman von Schippelgrubber. (In fact, I don't think I can spell it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Agree with post # 2 & 4. I think displaying the real name is a bit naïve. God (and you fellow members) knows how many I have made angry over the years. Guaranteed at least a few who would like to get hold of me. Of those there probably are one nutter who would make me regret posting my real name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 Karen, your surname is not Bravo ?No..............and I'm a bloke.Dammit, Karen, couldn't you have left that fantasy alive for me?? T BTW, that avatar is a close facsimile of my actual face. Maybe a female pretending to be a male or a male pretending to be a female...........after all he/she lives in Pattaya when here I think I recall and there are a lot of confused people there.Nope, don't live in Pattaya. Have another guess. Karen Bravo is the name of the ship in my avatar. I had some of the happiest days of my youth when I worked on her. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Maybe a female pretending to be a male or a male pretending to be a female...........after all he/she lives in Pattaya when here I think I recall and there are a lot of confused people there.Nope, don't live in Pattaya. Have another guess.Karen Bravo is the name of the ship in my avatar. I had some of the happiest days of my youth when I worked on her. I knew that....and you know all ships are female.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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