Garrulous Glaahk llloyd Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 why do members here change names without asking for that being recognized and are still called by what their first names were? i have a feeling nobody actually has a good answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyshakk Koan inni Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 because they switch their names so regularly it is easer to say their real name instead. also why do half the people here talk in third person and still switch usernames for no reason? Edit: sorry its better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk llloyd Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 that would be "switch [their] names". "say [their] real" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Niemand Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 A few people here switch displayed names regularly, but have sort of canonical names by which they the are known. Primary among these are Alorael and Slartucker. Note that the names we typically use to refer to these persons do not necessarily have anything to do with their given names, but are just additional names they assigned to themselves on these and related boards. Only a few people here talk in the third person, and it is generally supposed to have nothing to do with displayed name switching, although now that you mention it, it does seem like there might be a rather marked correlation. Clearly we need a statistical study. Finally, since you have mastered differentiation between 'there' and its homonyms, llloyd, I suggest you tackle punctuation next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Half? There are three, and two don't even do it all the time. This is because, for whatever reason, the community regards a PDN and a name as two different things, probably because the forum is small enough to actually know people (or their personas) fairly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Alorael (1 on the top posters list) switches his names because he was pissed that he didn't get a custom title from Drakefyre like almost all the other top posters. For example, Slarty (8 on the Top Posters list) has "Metyphor of Babylon" below his name, and Alorael has nothing. All the others do it to imitate him, because they think it is cool. It got tired when people who were not Slarty or Alorael tried it (Hi, Nalyd and w-dueck!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 . . . Right, Dantius, no. PDN changing is not an invention of Alo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The short answer is that we're all a big, happy, *special* family. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 People that regularly change their PDNs are Alorael (daily), Slartucker, Dikiyoba, Nikki, and Nalyd. Some that change their PDNs with a variation of their older PDN are Arancaytar the Grey, Goldking, Jumpin' Salmon, Infernal Flamming Muffin, Artemis, w-dueck, Jewels, Duck in a Top Hat, ... At least some of them are recognizable Edit - I forgot Terror's Martyr . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk llloyd Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 what's flawed with my punctuation? periods and capitalization? innoccuous and frivilous i deem them also i was right that there is no logical answer, as many, many things do not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 TM (currently listed as Donald Hebb, and currently absent) was the first to change his name frequently. He was still called TM because that was his first, most frequent, and most convenient name, and the one he used everywhere name changing wasn't possible (AIM, other forums). I was the first to change my name daily, like clockwork. I'd been Alorael for years before that, and I still sign my posts with that moniker, so it has stuck. For the rest, you generally get to keep the name you had longest. If not, you get stuck with something that's sticky, and it's unlikely to be what you would choose for yourself. —Alorael, who thinks the name-changing is a means of display. Without avatars or the ability to set one's own title, names and signatures are the only options. They are optioned frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Proper English is appreciated, and it's not like it's terribly hard to hit the shift key every once and a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk llloyd Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 I would love to say why i think they're frivilous, but does anyone not think it would just end up with. 1.Not logically needed, for periods are only needed with sentances next to each other, which i did not have. 2.Periods and capitilization are part of the rules of the english language, and most others, and should be abided by as such. Personally, when there are 2 very good and viable points of view to take I just see which one seems cooler and abide by it hypocritically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 We have avatars, Alo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Niemand Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Originally Posted By: Nalyd We have avatars, Alo. He knows this; I'm pretty sure he was speaking about historical reasons for frequent PDN changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Sudanna Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Nah, he's just going senile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Spddin Ignis Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I change my PDN once in a while. It has been Spddin, Shaper Spddin, Angel Spddin, and Spddin Ignis. My name is pretty distinguishable as is my english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast keira Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I change mine a bit, but I attempt to keep it related to myself or the community. For example, Dubya is what Vergil/Xelgion enjoys calling me, and my last one (Anyone Else with Them) was one of the things for that album art thing a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I had The Emperor initially, which I changed so people wouldn't go ZOMG ITZZZ TULLEGOLAR'S SOOPER SEEKRIT SOCK every time I entered a conversation, which used to happen. So, now I'm Dantius. It will probably stay that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Acky Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yay for topic hyjacking. My names, iirc Dragonlorddrakon Acokan Acovan Acokanu Acuna Ackrovan Dragon Ackrovan Acorokan Ackrovan Archon Archon Ackrovan Master Ackrovan is what I ended up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotghroth Rhapsody Hypnotic Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I am Hypnotic. Have always been Hypnotic. Don't think I'll change it from Hypnotic. The only problem is that its uncreative so on other websites Hypnotic is generally taken. Capitalised letters are my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Ackrovan Dragonlorddrakon Ah, so that's it. I had wondered what your name used to be. Dikiyoba occasionally changes Dikiyoba's PDN for fun. Dikiyoba tries to keep Dikiyoba's PDN easily recognizable, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I change my PDN regularly, and am known for my given RL name, rather than the PDN I had for the longest ("SupaNik"). I actually can't remember the last time somebody addressed me as "SupaNik" (though I still get my name shortened to "Nik" semi-regularly). I should change my PDN again, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I once changed my PDN to "Timshel" for a few days, after reading East of Eden. Otherwise, it has always been "Excalibur." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I'm too lazy to come up with some other way of being known. Until people learn to recognize me by my avatar (or whatever you want to call it), I'll continue to use my current PDN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 What do you mean by avatar? Avatars are the pictures displayed under PDNs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Aran Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I should probably change my name back; the new generation is already starting to call my Arancaytrus. My most epic PDN-fail was probably when I changed it to Aranfoolcaytar and JV mentioned me on the SW homepage news using that name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Acky Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Quote: My most epic PDN-fail was probably when I changed it to Aranfoolcaytar and JV mentioned me on the SW homepage news using that name. WIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk nikki. Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Arokubaba Quote: My most epic PDN-fail was probably when I changed it to Aranfoolcaytar and JV mentioned me on the SW homepage news using that name. WIN Well, it would be, if it weren't for the JV bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Xaiya Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I almost never change my name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Ephesos Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ephesos. Not changing it any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast The Mystic Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I was, am, and will probably always be The Mystic. My location, sig, title, and post count will change, but odds are my PDN won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall A less presumptuous name. Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Excalibur What do you mean by avatar? Avatars are the pictures displayed under PDNs. Yes, I know. I was being clever since I don't have one. Originally Posted By: Arancaytrus I should probably change my name back; the new generation is already starting to call my Arancaytrus. My most epic PDN-fail was probably when I changed it to Aranfoolcaytar and JV mentioned me on the SW homepage news using that name. First, what's your "real" name? Second, that fail is so spectacular, it would make my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Callie Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 "Arancaytar", or "Aran" for short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Toby-Linn Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I've always had the same PDN, it's my actual first name and I don't think I'll ever change it. I like people knowing who I am so I go buy the same name in all the forums I'm part of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk ĐªгŦĦ Єяŋϊε Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 ive always been lifeguardernie online but when i started playing halo i named my profile darth ernie. i felt it needed a little something extra (something about shooting people does that to you) and darth did it. when i saw this topic of names i decided to switch some onlines names also. so its pretty much thanks to this topic that i have this name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Goldengirl Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Excalibur ...it's not like it's terribly hard to hit the shift key every once and a while. Try telling that to Thuryl when he's being snarky... Actually, it would probably be best if you didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Goldenking Try telling that to Thuryl when he's being snarky... Actually, it would probably be best if you didn't. Avoiding death is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Spddin Ignis Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I use my name every where. Spddin Ignis is my penn name. Like Dr. Suess, but better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Dantius Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Why Ignis? You mentioned that Spddin was a combo of spider and dinosaur, but Ignis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Spddin Ignis Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ignis is Latin for fire, it matches my personality. It was originally Scio, which is latin for Shadow, but i dont think it rang as well as ignis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall The Ratt Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I've always been The Ratt, and I think have always had the same avatar and location. My signature has been the only thing that has really changed. Edit: For the heck of it: post 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Lord Safey Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have always had safey in this forums, several others forums and online games. I occasionally use something else but rarely and it never sticks. The only changes I every make to my screen name here is to add or change a title which I have not done in some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Niemand Originally Posted By: Nalyd We have avatars, Alo. He knows this; I'm pretty sure he was speaking about historical reasons for frequent PDN changes. Yes. And fun fact: I can, in fact, give myself a custom title. And probably an image in my signature with some fiddling, although I haven't bothered to test it. —Alorael, who believes this is even acceptable abuse of power. Unlike, say, editing everyone else's posts so that they contain his avatar. That is not acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Actually War Trall Synergy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I like Postmaster General. It's fitting. When that one breaks, you could assign yourself something equally fitting. Skribbane Sniper comes to mind. -S- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Slawbug Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Actually, you can't anymore, Alo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Celtic Minstrel Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I thought he meant he can because he's a moderator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Alorael at Large Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Actually, I can. —Alorael, who just did. And it looks like he may be able to get away with signature images, too, although he doesn't care to investigate further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Aran Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Memory and Debts Unlike, say, editing everyone else's posts so that they contain his avatar. That is not acceptable. You know you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnificent Ornk Dikiyoba Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Alorael Actually, I can. Well, I can't. You're just special. Or else it decided that Dikiyoba's attempt at a title was too stupid to allow through, which is also very possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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