People with Numbers in their names...

Sky Warrior Bob · 09-12-2004, 07:28 AM

I don't mean to be insulting, but I can't help it.

I just wonder why people use a number in their names. I know that AOL & Hotmail assign numbers, but on the forums, we get to choose our names, and unless there's 512 Teds before you, there's no need to be Ted513.

I mean, sure you bring a bit of joy into my heart every time I see one of your posts, mostly because I mock you in my mind. But, hasn't it even crossed your mind to seek out a Mod & pester him/her about getting your number removed?

But maybe I'm wrong, maybe there's a reason why you choose to retain your number. Maybe you're trying to imply you're a movie sequel, or some sort of clone.

Anyway, this is just something I've needed to get off my chest for a while, and this seemed like the best place to share. That, and I felt like ranting stupidly.

Sky Warrior Bob
Stand up proud people, and shout it out with pride! I AM NOT A NUMBER, I AM A HUMAN BEING! Then let me laugh at you outright. (10 points if you get the reference.)

DrmChsr0 · 09-12-2004, 07:31 AM

Hey that's insulting to me. That number's there for a reason, ya know.

CHICAGO�lollie · 09-12-2004, 07:38 AM

Y`know SWB, that's a lot of pretty good points there. What's it doing in Off-Topic?

Reference : The Simpsons, by any chance?

09-12-2004, 08:15 AM

It's traditional. I just named myself Cyclone231 once (on B.net) and ended up with this as my internal moniker. Plus, now there's a guy running around here with an account named Cyclone. And it's not like I can beat that, you know? Really, what's the difference between Cyclone231 and Cyclone2?

Zero · 09-12-2004, 08:25 AM

I alas am 0Zero0 because Zero seems to be taken too often. And sometimes 0Zero0 is taken too. In that case, I'm oZ320o. Why? I'm not sure. I just didn't want Zero516. And I needed something that was symmetrical in my name. Consequently, I am now nicknamed on bnet, "Triple Zero." After this event, I sighed and weeped for being compared to that awful game.

AndyBloodredMage · 09-12-2004, 09:40 AM

If a name I want is taken, I just get creative and come up with something totally original.

***RaiRai*** · 09-12-2004, 09:50 AM

If you're known as a certain name EVERYWHERE you go, like myself, and the name you want is taken, sometimes it's the only way to go about getting the name that you need to still be recognised in all your glory.

Royalspork · 09-12-2004, 11:03 AM

I just have chess related stuff as my name like
Highonpawns
Royalspork
Matedbythenight
Chessdudejoe
Whimpyking (my profile name would be: castling at all costs)
Bughouserules

synkr0nized · 09-12-2004, 11:47 AM

Many years ago, I recall attempting to register the actual English word as my user name with my ISP and running into problems. I went this way with the "alterations" and have stuck with this name since. If you see it on other forums, in video games, or things like that, there's probably a better than fifty-percent chance it's me. I have come across one person who read my profile and then used my username on one other forum and a Spanish blog whose user has signed up with the nick.

It's not so cool, but it's not like I can do anything, nor really should... Anyway, I've had it for so long that I've grown to like the zero and always keep it.

Lockeownzj00 · 09-12-2004, 12:18 PM

Well soemthing like synkr0nized isnt so bad, but SWB, you made my day:

Quote:

unless there's 512 Teds before you, there's no need to be Ted513.

Hahaha...I do understand that, once you establish that numbered name, you use it everywhere. But WHY would establish Ted513 in the first place?!

09-12-2004, 07:28 AM	#1
Sky Warrior Bob bOB iZ brOkeN Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a nice place to visit... Posts: 3,755	People with Numbers in their names... I don't mean to be insulting, but I can't help it. I just wonder why people use a number in their names. I know that AOL & Hotmail assign numbers, but on the forums, we get to choose our names, and unless there's 512 Teds before you, there's no need to be Ted513. I mean, sure you bring a bit of joy into my heart every time I see one of your posts, mostly because I mock you in my mind. But, hasn't it even crossed your mind to seek out a Mod & pester him/her about getting your number removed? But maybe I'm wrong, maybe there's a reason why you choose to retain your number. Maybe you're trying to imply you're a movie sequel, or some sort of clone. Anyway, this is just something I've needed to get off my chest for a while, and this seemed like the best place to share. That, and I felt like ranting stupidly. Sky Warrior Bob Stand up proud people, and shout it out with pride! I AM NOT A NUMBER, I AM A HUMAN BEING! Then let me laugh at you outright. (10 points if you get the reference.) __________________ :bmage: Because breakdancing is evil, and so am I, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you... You are in error. No one is screaming. Thank you for your cooperation. Yes I know the breakdancing BM link doesn't work, and I don't care. Last edited by Sky Warrior Bob; 09-12-2004 at 08:09 AM.

09-12-2004, 07:38 AM	#3
CHICAGO�lollie From Another World~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 1,287	Y`know SWB, that's a lot of pretty good points there. What's it doing in Off-Topic? Reference : The Simpsons, by any chance? __________________ http://birdsock.blogspot.com/ Last edited by CHICAGO¤lollie; 09-12-2004 at 07:40 AM. Reason: The forum proved me wrong on "Off-Topic Posts don't add to the count!"

09-12-2004, 08:25 AM	#5
Zero Back, But Gone Soon Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 311	I alas am 0Zero0 because Zero seems to be taken too often. And sometimes 0Zero0 is taken too. In that case, I'm oZ320o. Why? I'm not sure. I just didn't want Zero516. And I needed something that was symmetrical in my name. Consequently, I am now nicknamed on bnet, "Triple Zero." After this event, I sighed and weeped for being compared to that awful game. __________________ The toothpick holder. Ingeneous technology at its best.

09-12-2004, 09:50 AM	#7
*RaiRai* Check mate. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Down your pants. Posts: 2,210	If you're known as a certain name EVERYWHERE you go, like myself, and the name you want is taken, sometimes it's the only way to go about getting the name that you need to still be recognised in all your glory. __________________ I AM FURIOUS

09-12-2004, 11:03 AM	#8
Royalspork Magikoopa Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: chapel hill wo0t wo0t Posts: 1,617	I just have chess related stuff as my name like Highonpawns Royalspork Matedbythenight Chessdudejoe Whimpyking (my profile name would be: castling at all costs) Bughouserules __________________ Zei Zao looks helplessly as he runs out of road to follow! The army of Huang Yao Shi grinds to a halt as to avoid wading through grass. That's for "common" armies. Much like Gao Hu's, who's invasion force reaches the border and sits in ambush for any fleeing units of Huang Yao Shi. In the grass. Cao Zhen, however, continues to follow the road, as grass is too green for his liking this time of year. You ain't got no K-Mart!

09-12-2004, 07:31 AM	#2
DrmChsr0 Beware the Tranq dart.... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I'm Lo- AAAAIIIIIIEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ORCS! HELP! Posts: 284	Hey that's insulting to me. That number's there for a reason, ya know.

09-12-2004, 08:15 AM	#4
Cyclone231 Guest Posts: n/a	It's traditional. I just named myself Cyclone231 once (on B.net) and ended up with this as my internal moniker. Plus, now there's a guy running around here with an account named Cyclone. And it's not like I can beat that, you know? Really, what's the difference between Cyclone231 and Cyclone2?

09-12-2004, 11:47 AM	#9
synkr0nized synk-ism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: throughout the Wired Posts: 6,861	Many years ago, I recall attempting to register the actual English word as my user name with my ISP and running into problems. I went this way with the "alterations" and have stuck with this name since. If you see it on other forums, in video games, or things like that, there's probably a better than fifty-percent chance it's me. I have come across one person who read my profile and then used my username on one other forum and a Spanish blog whose user has signed up with the nick. It's not so cool, but it's not like I can do anything, nor really should... Anyway, I've had it for so long that I've grown to like the zero and always keep it. __________________ Find love.