Re: CHAT: Handles/netnames (was: I need an artist ::: and articles)

On Mon, 18 Jan 1999, Eric Christopherson wrote:

> taliesin the storyteller wrote:
> >
> > >Random thought: What kind of a Conlinguini creates a conlang
> > >in which his own netname cannot be pronounced?
> >                   ^^^^^^^
> > What do ppl think about the concept 'netname'? With it, I
> > mean the nicks/aliases/tags/'nyms/handles/whatever that some
> > of us (including me) insist on using while online.
> >
> > tal.
I am somewhat ambivalent regarding "netnames".  I can understand and
sympathise with those who use them for protecting their privacy
(legitimately); or for purposes of gaming (ST RPGs come to mind); or in
"clubs" (like ours).  I would prefer to see a real name, however, since I
view the constant use of "netnames" in the same light as people who wear
dark glasses all the time or like a mask: it's a way of hiding what's real
behind what's fake and sneaking about.  Though it's better than people who
don't even bother to sign their messages.  That's just common courtesy,
and it lets the reader know who said what without having to resort to
untangling frequently garbled email addresses at the top.

Just my tupennorth.

> A better question: What do we think of the concept of conlinguini? :D
I prefer mine sloshing about in garlic and basil sauce... :-)

Padraic.