# Real (or Real-ish) names? **URL:** \ **Category:** Pheromone Theory & Molecules\ **Created:** [October 4, 2005, 2:26am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23 "2005-10-04T02:26:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![gronga](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/gronga/32/1240_2.png) [@gronga](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/gronga)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2007, 4:04am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/21 "2007-04-02T04:04:04Z")
I Am Gronga! :d ---
**Author:** ![fullmoonnow](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/fullmoonnow/32/1821_2.png) [@fullmoonnow](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/fullmoonnow)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2007, 6:16am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/22 "2007-04-10T06:16:57Z")
_hangs head in shame_ i was in a hurry… ---
**Author:** ![DrSmellThis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b3f665/32.png) [@DrSmellThis](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/DrSmellThis)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2007, 10:56pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/23 "2007-05-28T22:56:09Z")
It’s always possible to make a nickname out of someone’s handle, especially if you’ve “known” them for a while, and can be sure you aren’t disrespecting them. That makes the conversations flow more naturally sometimes. ---
**Author:** ![Gone\_with\_the\_Wind](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/gone_with_the_wind/32/2227_2.png) [@Gone\_with\_the\_Wind](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Gone_with_the_Wind)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2007, 11:48pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/24 "2007-05-28T23:48:33Z")
> [@DrSmellThis](#): > > It’s always possible to make a nickname out of someone’s handle, especially if you’ve “known” them for a while, and can be sure you aren’t disrespecting them. That makes the conversations flow more naturally sometimes. Thanks Doc! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![rollercoaster](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/rollercoaster/32/2361_2.png) [@rollercoaster](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/rollercoaster)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2007, 10:38pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/25 "2007-06-11T22:38:00Z")
> [@steveo](#): > > SteveO is about as real as I tend to get. However, my online identity is well known and is the name of my company. I don’t use it anymore as too many people know the company and would easily be able to identify me. > > It’s strange to think, but by using my name I actually conceal my identity better than using my online identity. i was thinking excactly the same when making this profile, i usually use a diferent online name (and have used that nick since i was 14) but i was sitting reading swinggcats (i think it was..) book while subscribing and was reading about emotional rollercoasters, and well.. here i am, the rollercoaster ^^ ---
**Author:** ![jake06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9bcb4/32.png) [@jake06](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jake06)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 10:46pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/26 "2007-09-04T22:46:54Z")
I really dont mind Letting everyone Know my first name .. I would rather everyone call me by Jake than some nickname it does help the conversation’s flow a little better aswell I belive ---
**Author:** ![MindlessOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a5b964/32.png) [@MindlessOne](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/MindlessOne)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 9:34pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/27 "2007-10-27T21:34:50Z")
While a real(-ish) name is easier to relate to, you can be anyone on the internet. Every contact could be anywhere on the spectrum from 10 year old girl to 90 year old man so it is still a crap shoot who you are truly dealing with no matter the name. Also you have to consider that many do not want all their activities online tied to their main identity. I could care less about people who know me finding out more about me. But, I’m currently looking for a new job and don’t want some uninformed HR flunky associating my curiosity about pheromones to my real identity. I doubt I’d get the job and that is just one of many legitimate reasons to not use a real name. MO ---
**Author:** ![data4](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/data4/32/272_2.png) [@data4](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/data4)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 10:06pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/28 "2007-10-28T22:06:21Z")
Data4 is one of my long-standing online handles from back when I first got online, but I don’t mind people knowing my first name is Jon. You can even call me that if you like, as all of my good online friends do it. Besides, “Jon” is such a generic name, it’s not like my address and phone number can be hacked from it. 🙂 -D4 ---
**Author:** ![IMOM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/imom/32/2084_2.png) [@IMOM](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/IMOM)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 10:04pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/29 "2008-06-01T22:04:48Z")
Opps.. :o Well IMOM stands for International Man Of Mystery. I don’t know if that helps or not. Since I plan to combine the effects of pheromones with international travel, I thought it was appropriate. ---
**Author:** ![Bella](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/bella/32/1738_2.png) [@Bella](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Bella)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 10:24pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/30 "2008-06-01T22:24:00Z")
Even if you have an outrageous handle you could always put your “name” in your sig…so we can call ya sumthin’ besides…QX97VII…🙄 😉 > [@IMOM](#): > > Opps.. :o Well IMOM stands for International Man Of Mystery. Hi Mom! LOL. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![IMOM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/imom/32/2084_2.png) [@IMOM](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/IMOM)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 10:30pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/31 "2008-06-01T22:30:51Z")
> [@Bella](#): > > Even if you have an outrageous handle you could always put your “name” in your sig…so we can call ya sumthin’ besides…QX97VII…🙄 😉 > > Hi Mom! LOL. 😃 Come sit on mommy’s lap and tell me all about it. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![EmeraldNight](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/emeraldnight/32/549_2.png) [@EmeraldNight](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/EmeraldNight)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2008, 7:58am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/32 "2008-06-22T07:58:47Z")
I’ve had way too many stalkers to use my real name (or even the main online name I use), sorry if that makes anyone uncomfortable. I can certainly understand why someone would relate better to a name they’re familiar with, but I’d rather feel secure. Some of what I’m known for is less than “vanilla” and I would rather be anonymous than announce my naughtiness. 😉 A few years ago I had a picture taken with a musician and later found that another girl had been posting it and saying it was her. 😮 I’ve also had people find out my personal information and show up at my house. And it’s entirely too easy for people to locate the information posted on boards such as this. I dont particularly want anyone who googles me to know part of their attraction could be pheromones. Emerald because its my birthstone and green is my eye colour. My hair is currently jet black, so that’s where my nic comes from. ---
**Author:** ![Daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cab0a1/32.png) [@Daddy](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Daddy)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2008, 8:27am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/33 "2008-06-22T08:27:42Z")
I am Daddy. ---
**Author:** ![K24](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/k24/32/1513_2.png) [@K24](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/K24)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2008, 9:07am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/34 "2008-06-22T09:07:21Z")
and I am K24. ---
**Author:** ![Mohammad\_Shah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/mohammad_shah/32/873_2.png) [@Mohammad\_Shah](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Mohammad_Shah)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2008, 11:42pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/35 "2008-06-22T23:42:40Z")
> [@EmeraldNight](#): > > A few years ago I had a picture taken with a musician and later found that another girl had been posting it and saying it was her. 😮 > > Emerald because its my birthstone and green is my eye colour. My hair is currently jet black, so that’s where my nic comes from. Well, whatever name you choose, or whoever you are, I sense that you’re a lovely and a pretty girl!🙂 (nice nick!🙂 ) ---
**Author:** ![Mohammad\_Shah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/mohammad_shah/32/873_2.png) [@Mohammad\_Shah](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Mohammad_Shah)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2008, 11:45pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/36 "2008-06-22T23:45:52Z")
> [@K24](#): > > and I am K24. It sounds like a submarine to me!😛 😃 (just kidding!) ---
**Author:** ![PhatSounds](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/phatsounds/32/233_2.png) [@PhatSounds](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/PhatSounds)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2008, 2:15am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/37 "2008-06-23T02:15:54Z")
I’m PhatSounds. Well this nickname just come across my mind while i was listening to a song then i was thinking at that time man that song is so phat & the sound is just right hence come out the nickname PhatSounds 😃 Btw Phat mean fantastic or very good or something like that. ---
**Author:** ![zeph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/85e7bf/32.png) [@zeph](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/zeph)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2008, 3:28am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/38 "2008-06-23T03:28:16Z")
> [@PhatSounds](#): > > I’m PhatSounds. Well this nickname just come across my mind while i was listening to a song then i was thinking at that time man that song is so phat & the sound is just right hence come out the nickname PhatSounds 😃 Btw Phat mean fantastic or very good or something like that. phat = pretty, hot and tempting. Someone correct me if I’m wrong. ---
**Author:** ![EmeraldNight](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/emeraldnight/32/549_2.png) [@EmeraldNight](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/EmeraldNight)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2008, 5:43am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/39 "2008-06-23T05:43:11Z")
> [@Mohammad\_Shah](#): > > Well, whatever name you choose, or whoever you are, I sense that you’re a lovely and a pretty girl!🙂 > (nice nick!🙂 ) Thank you :o ---
**Author:** ![Mohammad\_Shah](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/mohammad_shah/32/873_2.png) [@Mohammad\_Shah](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Mohammad_Shah)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2008, 6:24am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23/40 "2008-06-23T06:24:11Z")
> [@EmeraldNight](#): > > Thank you :o You’re most welcome!🙂 (I’m thinking of using “Batman” as my nick from now onwards…anybody can sell me the costume?) [http://www.archinect.com/images/uploads/050728-Batman0.jpg](http://www.archinect.com/images/uploads/050728-Batman0.jpg) [Previous page](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23.md?page=1) [Next page](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/real-or-real-ish-names/23.md?page=3)