OCtoolguy Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Hey folks, I just had something occur to me and I thought it warranted this new topic. We all have our "nicknames" and either pictures or some other artwork on our posts. But, most folks who post don't sign their actual names. I always try to sign my name to my posts. It might be nice to know each other's real name so we can refer to them as such. I have picked up on a few names but most are just a nickname. After seeing all the posts and topics by New2woodwork, I have no idea what his name is. Just as example here. Not picking on him at all. So, what say all of you? Names or nicknames? Ray Joe W., Phantom Scroller, tomsteve and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Scott here. I think knowing at least first names does make it more personal. Edited March 17, 2018 by NC Scroller danny and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 It's Bob here! ... Bob a job...Bob'll fix it! Yes that's Me, It is nice to have a Name when you are answering a post Ray, Catch you later, Bob OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 17 minutes ago, NC Scroller said: Scott here. I think knowing at least first names does make it more personal. Hi Scott and thanks for posting. Ray NC Scroller and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 minute ago, bobscroll said: It's Bob here! ... Bob a job...Bob'll fix it! Yes that's Me, It is nice to have a Name when you are answering a post Ray, Catch you later, Bob Hi Bob, I sort of picked up on yours though. Ray bobscroll and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 RJ here new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, rjweb said: RJ here Hey RJ, what part of Texas are you in? I love Texas. Ray new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Larry here. Added Just so I would not be confused with the other ones. Larry bobscroll, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 I always have my name in the signature block. Can't hide behind a user ID. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Nicknames are cool...but I agree to end a post with your real name. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, tgiro said: I always have my name in the signature block. Can't hide behind a user ID. I think I will do the same thing Tony. Ray new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Well, when folks don't post their name I look at their profile. Then I learn a little more about then. To me it's not a big deal if they don't post their name, but that's what makes everyone unique. new2woodwrk, WayneMahler, SCROLLSAW703 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 51 minutes ago, Dan said: Well, when folks don't post their name I look at their profile. Then I learn a little more about then. To me it's not a big deal if they don't post their name, but that's what makes everyone unique. I was going to say the same thing that Dan already shared, if I want to see their real "name" I click on their username and it will take you to their profile page and usually you can find their first name there. While there, you can also learn a little more about them if they have shared anything there that they care to share. Also, some of us have done like Tony noted and have added our first name to our signature line. It does help to be able to call someone by their name but I don't mind using their username if that is all they are sharing. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 2 hours ago, octoolguy said: Hey folks, I just had something occur to me and I thought it warranted this new topic. We all have our "nicknames" and either pictures or some other artwork on our posts. But, most folks who post don't sign their actual names. I always try to sign my name to my posts. It might be nice to know each other's real name so we can refer to them as such. I have picked up on a few names but most are just a nickname. After seeing all the posts and topics by New2woodwork, I have no idea what his name is. Just as example here. Not picking on him at all. So, what say all of you? Names or nicknames? Ray Yeah right - you're not picking on me, JT is not picking on me *sigh* - J/K My name is on my profile - Jes, you can call me Jes, Jessie JC I'll answer to any of them you can even call me late for dinner, just make sure there is plenty to eat meflick and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 I'm guilty of not signing my name. I just forget to and I will try to correct that. However, I am always wondering just how some of you got your nickname. Rockytime came about as a result of my repairing clocks for over 40 years in the Rocky Mountain area (Denver) Rocky Mountain Time. OCtoolguy, new2woodwrk and SCROLLSAW703 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Nick name Dan here, Clown name Grampa Sawdust given to me by my daughter when I did a little clowning few years ago and that stuck. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 I always put my name in my signature... Helps me remember what my name is, LOL.. That said..many people have called me Kev over the years.. before I made the business name of KevsKrafts.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 My nickname came from my woodworking students the first few years I taught. I don't know what group it was but the late 70's and it stuck with me. George OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 When called, I will respond to "jerry" or Hey You. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dface Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 5 hours ago, octoolguy said: Hey folks, I just had something occur to me and I thought it warranted this new topic. We all have our "nicknames" and either pictures or some other artwork on our posts. But, most folks who post don't sign their actual names. I always try to sign my name to my posts. It might be nice to know each other's real name so we can refer to them as such. I have picked up on a few names but most are just a nickname. After seeing all the posts and topics by New2woodwork, I have no idea what his name is. Just as example here. Not picking on him at all. So, what say all of you? Names or nicknames? Ray hey ray!!! until i started selling my scrolling on facebook i never even used my real name there. oldtimers "Big Brother Syndrome". but life taught me that the government is not "Big Brother" but the corporations we freely share our info with. so i will follow suit here and say..... HI!!! i am chris... pleased to meet you.... i also answer to "Lumpy" ,"hey you", and "ick "... that is what all the girls called me in high school.... i walked into the room and they all called out ICK!!!! Dave Monk, bobscroll, Lucky2 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Jarrett here never thought much about putting my real name on posts. bobscroll and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 My avatar name is Lucky2, but I always sign any messages with my given name, Len. I would like for people to include where they're from in their avatar, it makes things more understandable, when you know where they live. Especially, if the person is talking about the weather, or some other happening in their area. Len OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 It is a matter of filling out that info in your profile page and it comes up every time you make a post. I had to look up Jes 's name when his topic came to light and thankfully he had in his profile. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Everyone knows me, or they should. If I don't know someones name I look for it on their profile. Marg OCtoolguy and bobscroll 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 My name is Katie, some times I sign my name other times my screenname. I used to go by MrsN in real life, I am a shop teacher and hear my name all the time. I have gotten divorced and remarried and now go by MrsD at school. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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