Author Topic: What is the origin of your user name? (Read 196946 times)

Mauro · « **Reply #120 on:** July 03, 2011, 04:33:32 PM »

Grandfather (nonno) :)

ScepticalScotty · « **Reply #121 on:** July 03, 2011, 05:25:43 PM »

I'm a secular humanist sceptic, been a member of the Australian Skeptics and now about to kick off Plymouth Skeptics In The Pub. And my name is Scott, but I have been called Scotty for 45 years.

Texascat · « **Reply #122 on:** July 03, 2011, 07:50:13 PM »

Texascat
Texas= well, obvious, I live in Texas
Cat = short for Arizona Wildcats (Univ. Of Arizona alumni)

rocker59 · « **Reply #123 on:** July 03, 2011, 08:22:21 PM »

Nick · « **Reply #124 on:** July 03, 2011, 08:53:00 PM »

Quote from: Dean Rose on July 03, 2011, 06:50:31 AM

DUH?

That's my name.

Dean

Yep

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #125 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:26:37 PM »

It was how I looked and smelled when I lived up in the mountains, sometimes running nekkid into the river.
That helped scare away the bears.

Sasquatch Jim

LongRanger · « **Reply #126 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:47:06 PM »

I'm 6'6" and enjoy long-distance rallies... ;-T

Tom · « **Reply #127 on:** July 04, 2011, 04:32:24 AM »

Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on July 03, 2011, 09:26:37 PM

It was how I looked and smelled when I lived up in the mountains, sometimes running nekkid into the river.
That helped scare away the bears.

Sasquatch Jim

Mahalo! for the ugly picture I have in my head now. :P

Forseti · « **Reply #128 on:** July 04, 2011, 08:51:20 AM »

Well... not fancy.. spur of the moment.

Was reading the Dan Simmons Hyperion series. Shrike is the bringer of pain and redemption, an anti hero of sorts.

It suited my mindset at the time. lol

Thunderbox · « **Reply #129 on:** July 04, 2011, 09:40:10 AM »

I used to breed and show Boxers. My Registared Kennel Name is Thunder Boxers

skippy · « **Reply #130 on:** July 04, 2011, 11:46:27 AM »

Nick name I was given by some crusty old fart I used to work with when I was in college. Now that I am getting older and a little bit crusty, it helps me return to a more youthful place of mind.

hidn45 · « **Reply #131 on:** July 05, 2011, 12:19:45 PM »

frisk me

Seagondollar · « **Reply #132 on:** July 05, 2011, 01:37:29 PM »

Last name. Got it from Dad.

Lannis · « **Reply #133 on:** July 05, 2011, 01:49:20 PM »

Quote from: Seagondollar on July 05, 2011, 01:37:29 PM

Last name. Got it from Dad.

First name. Got it from great-uncle Lannis Durrence, born Georgia 1914.

I always use my own name on BBs and Internet lists. Keeps me accountable!

Lannis

nilknarf · « **Reply #134 on:** July 05, 2011, 01:51:38 PM »

**C I originally signed on as "Nilknarf" which is my middle name spelled backwards, and that was causing some consternation, so since I used to live in an area where Turkey Creek ran nearby and I still hunt along Turkey Creek , I came up with "Turkey Creek Dave" . It's also my moniker for CAS events. (Cowboy Action Shooting)

**C Dave ;-T

Hal · « **Reply #135 on:** July 05, 2011, 02:03:04 PM »

Hal, short for Harold. I believe there is another Hal on the forum with a different user name.

AJ Huff · « **Reply #136 on:** July 05, 2011, 02:09:06 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on July 05, 2011, 01:49:20 PM

First name. Got it from great-uncle Lannis Durrence, born Georgia 1914.

I always use my own name on BBs and Internet lists. Keeps me accountable!

Lannis

I don't believe in hiding behind a screen name either. Nothing unique other than I don't use periods, stopped using them in high school. I came home from the hospital as AJ, always been AJ. My great grandfather was Allen Jackson, and went by AJ. My parents liked it I guess and turned my Allen James into AJ. I've never liked the name but never came up with anything better. :-\

-AJ

Testarossa · « **Reply #137 on:** July 05, 2011, 02:30:20 PM »

In theory I don't believe in screen names. But real-world experience shows me there are stalkers and flamers out there who can make your life miserable. See this:

http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=46652

I'm the Seth referred to. This experience forced me out of several online venues and may have cost me a couple of job interviews. Now I'm pretty cautious about forum involvements in general.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #138 on:** July 05, 2011, 02:40:51 PM »

Quote from: Testarossa on July 05, 2011, 02:30:20 PM

In theory I don't believe in screen names. But real-world experience shows me there are stalkers and flamers out there who can make your life miserable. See this:

http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=46652

The annonimity of the innerneck emboldens many A-holes who are too cowardly to say things to your face.

Sasquatch Jim

AJ Huff · « **Reply #139 on:** July 05, 2011, 02:41:35 PM »

Quote from: Testarossa on July 05, 2011, 02:30:20 PM

In theory I don't believe in screen names. But real-world experience shows me there are stalkers and flamers out there who can make your life miserable. See this:

http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=46652

I'm the Seth referred to. This experience forced me out of several online venues and may have cost me a couple of job interviews. Now I'm pretty cautious about forum involvements in general.

I do understand. My rule of thumb is, moderated forum, I use my real name. Unmoderated forum, I use a screen name. I've only had troubles once.

-AJ

Testarossa · « **Reply #140 on:** July 05, 2011, 03:42:16 PM »

That's a good rule, and it's why I'm willing to identify myself here. Not with my real name on forum discussions, but in personal messages.

Noki · « **Reply #141 on:** July 05, 2011, 03:58:33 PM »

Quote from: balvenie on July 02, 2011, 05:49:44 AM

Only too happy to spread the word, the best scotch I ever tried. ;-T

Aha! So you're the reason I couldn't get that name. Mmmmm... Balvenie Doublewood and Balvenie 21 YO, my favorite scotches. I'm taking a wee smidgent of Doublewood to Elkader.

Noki \ NO-key\ noun 1. slang Resident of the Lake Nokomis area of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2. noun An award given out by the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (where I work)

- Doug

ponti_33609 · « **Reply #142 on:** July 05, 2011, 04:24:17 PM »

Name and Zip Code ;-T

fxb750 · « **Reply #143 on:** July 05, 2011, 04:50:25 PM »

My initials + the bike engine size on all 3 of the motorcycles I have owned since I started driving bikes in 1970. fxb750

Guzzi-Leif · « **Reply #144 on:** July 05, 2011, 05:02:32 PM »

People in my motorcycle club started to call me Guzzi-Leif in the late 70ties cause they found me a bit fanatic about the italian brand.
And yes, my first name is Leif - same as the first explorer of America, Leif Eriksson, the viking ;-)
Kept my name even the years I rode Yamaha and BMW...

Muzz · « **Reply #145 on:** July 06, 2011, 04:31:21 AM »

Muzz. A nickname that a few of my friends use as an abbreviation of my name , Murray. Can also be Muzza, depending on the local conditions. :BEER:

balvenie · « **Reply #146 on:** July 06, 2011, 04:50:27 AM »

Noki
Yes, I'm into the Doublewood and thanks for reminding me about the PortWood. I have yet to try it ;D

wyno · « **Reply #147 on:** July 07, 2011, 08:36:18 AM »

Hey Thunderbox,
here in Oz Thunderbox is the name given to an outdoor long drop toilet. Hope this doesn't upset you too much.
It just made me laugh.
Mike

steven c · « **Reply #148 on:** July 08, 2011, 09:53:54 AM »

My parents.

Furbo · « **Reply #149 on:** July 08, 2011, 03:00:22 PM »

Furbo:..well, it sounds kinda round & fuzzy...which is not a bad description....unfo rtunately....

It's Italian for "some one who understands how to work the system for their own ends". It's someone who can skirt the rules to an almost criminal limit - but is still held in high regard for doing so....very Italian. There really is no english one-word equivelent.

Todd Johnston (that's really kinda dull....)

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Author Topic: What is the origin of your user name? (Read 196946 times)

Mauro

LongRanger

nilknarf

Noki

ponti_33609

fxb750

Guzzi-Leif