Simple Question

[waystin2]

I keep hoping no one will notice that my in game name and my bbs name are the same.  

Seriously though, why two different?  I would say that some folks like to speak their mind (or talk trash) without facing repercussions in the game.  I have always thought this behavior is a bit shady when setup intentionally.

[Anaxogoras]

Same as others, I created the bbs account to ask some questions before I signed up.  You can see my in game name below, but it would be nice if I could change my bbs name.

[Babalonian]

I was just wondering, why do half of the people in the forums have a different name than the name they use in game?

is a forum name unchangeable?

if they cant change their forum name to match their in-game name, then why don't they do as some others have done and put their in game name in the sig line?

some people in here run their mouths about just how great they are or that they would NEVER do this or do that, but then they have a different name so you don't know who really is or can live up to all the trash they talk and who isn't/can't.

what are they afraid of? why must they hide their identity? are they just shy?

i am i, in game and in the forums you know my name.

my flying sux as bad as my grammar does so what? in the game or in the forum what you see is what you get.

FLOTSOM

I could see how the discrepancy between my BBS name and my in-game name could be a bit too much for some certain people to not comprehend.

.endsarcasm


In a nutshell: I returned to AH this year, couldn't figure out my old BBS's account (or someone else jacked my name  ), but I remembered my game account info (  ).  I might think about changing one to the other (I'm growing fond of the "-ian" version lately), but then that leaves the other open for someone else who wants to jack my style. 

Personally, I think people can figure out the connection easily enough to not warrant me wasting Skuzzy's time or valuable patience.

[Getback]

Sounds like there are good reasons for having different names. I keep my name in the forums the same as in game. I feel it helps keep me on the right path of courtesy and respect for others.

[FLOTSOM]

Sounds like there are good reasons for having different names. I keep my name in the forums the same as in game. I feel it helps keep me on the right path of courtesy and respect for others.

i cannot think of a single "good" reason for a person to hide their identity.

those with names that are different from forum to game that have thus far posted in this thread, all have either their in game names in their sig line, or otherwise make their identities plainly known so they are being honest about who they are. they arent hiding anything or pretending to be someone else, they dont run their mouths in here and then hide behind a shade name in the arenas. to me they advertise their names and stand up to any judgments cast in their directions without hiding or deceiving those they communicate with.

obviously those are not the persons that i had in mind when i first started this thread.

if a person is afraid of who they present themselves to be or the image they create of themselves, and thus due directly to this fear feel the need to disguise their identity from those they associate with in an attempt to avoid the due judgments of those people, then maybe, just maybe, they should rethink their projected persona and clean up their acts.

i am not now, nor have i ever been the type of person that feels a need to hide anything about the who or the whats of myself. if i am going to be ashamed of something then i dont do it, if i intend to run my mouth or act like a jerk-off in some other manner then i am more than happy to do it very publicly and without remorse or regret.

i dont care about the opinions or judgments of others regarding my personality, i am not in life to win any popularity contests and i am not so shallow or spineless a person that i can only voice my opinion from behind a shade name so i feel no impulse or compunction to hide my identity.

nor do i feel any reservations about calling out into the light those that do act in such a deplorable and cowardly fashion by attempting to hide behind the shade. if you got it in ya to run your mouth then have it in you to stand behind your words, or in the alternative sit down and shut up.

FLOTSOM

[Shuffler]

I purposely made my board name different than my in game name.

[bongaroo]

I purposely made my board name different than my in game name.

 

I have a theme going at least.  On most forums you happen to find me on I register bongaroo.  first name bong, last name aroo   

it's a play on the name of a big hippie festival in TN once a year, bonnaroo.  The festival has changed quite a bit but I still like the name and have kept it.

420ace was chosen when I created my account to let everyone know what I'm a real ace of.  Calling grapevine one time and having to tell Carrie my in game name had her pause on the phone for a second.  I was almost laughing but held it back thankfully.  If anyone can help me come up with a better callsign i might consider taking it.  Someone popped up in game named 420aces.  Wonder if he tried 420ace and was stumped that it was taken?  I always call him out as a ripoff in game and get a good laugh about it.

[ODBAL]

Mine is different so here I can give advice on all kinds of things relating to being good, then I can go in-game and be the crappy pilot I truly am.  Don't ask me what my in-game name is because I won't tell, just keep taking my advice.

[crazyivan]

I picked something a little better than sheeps skin, or rams head... ooops wait a sec isnt that a ... err never mind 

Rams head, think that's a name of a local bar errrr. nevermind doh!  I hate when people hide their ingame name in their sigs. hehe 

[waystin2]

Someone popped up in game named 420aces.  Wonder if he tried 420ace and was stumped that it was taken?  I always call him out as a ripoff in game and get a good laugh about it.

He is one of my Pigs, and yes he was dismayed that the name was taken.  No mistaking which one is which though...

[yanksfan]

Well there are two main reasons why my names are different, there are also a few lesser reasons and several things that really fall into subcategory's of the two main reasons. Really they are all kinda similar and no one would think twice about it other then me. but to me they are serious enough to make a difference ,but not like, life threatening or anything, just makes a difference to me.

So here goes since you ask.

1)- ummmmmm.... OH YEAH both names are the same.

Never mind

[bongaroo]

He is one of my Pigs, and yes he was dismayed that the name was taken.  No mistaking which one is which though...

I pwn and my copy(pig) doesn't?

 

[waystin2]

I pwn and my copy(pig) doesn't?

 

Not going there Bong, but at least I know you can read.

[BillyD]

I've flown with both 420ace and 420aces. they are very nice, give check sixes, useful information and have a skunky aroma about them.

I like those guys

[bongaroo]

Appreciate the compliment!   

He is a nice guy as well and I'm sure he is having fun with the pigs.  I still like to rib him whenever I see him about being my clone/copy.