Why don't people use their real names on message boards?

[NotBuzzWilliams]

I'm not actually Buzz Williams.

[Galway Eagle]

Not hard to figure out who I am if you're on campus.  More than a few classmates have asked if I'm Bagpipingboxer/punchingpiper on here.  Seeing as punching piper is also my twitter handle it's not very hard to figure it out.

I think I'd be pretty much the same without anonymity but then nobody would know I box or play the bagpipes and what fun is that?! (Seriously Irish or Scottish and need a piper hire within the MU community!)

[Spotcheck Billy]

Not hard to figure out who I am if you're on campus.  More than a few classmates have asked if I'm Bagpipingboxer/punchingpiper on here.  Seeing as punching piper is also my twitter handle it's not very hard to figure it out.

I think I'd be pretty much the same without anonymity but then nobody would know I box or play the bagpipes and what fun is that?! (Seriously Irish or Scottish and need a piper hire within the MU community!)

so are you a bleeder?

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Surprisingly I dont think people at school realize who I am on here. I drop hints too. I think only a couple of people on here know who I am.

[warriorchick]

I lived in the Lighthouse and graduated in 1984.  You've got a 1 in 10 chance of figuring out who I am.  And no, my name isn't Pat McGroin or Haywood Jablomee.

I have learned from reliable sources that it is Ben Dover.

[AZWarrior]

I am sure that as we speak, certain Scoopers are scouring the internet for a full body pic.

You say that like it's a bad thing.   

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

Alotta faagina

[4everwarriors]

No need for the apostrophe anymore, Doc.  The mods are now again allowing the Milwaukee expression that could not be written.  See?  Aina!

Thanks Chris!

[silverback]

I do.

- Slapteets McGee

[MauraDay]

Let me see if I understand.  You want me to give my real name to some of the whack jobs that post on these boards?

Just to clarify -- I'm not saying that people people should or shouldn't use real names -- just a offering a topic for discussion.

[mr.MUskie]

[brandx]

To me, it simple....its more fun.  That's what Scoop is.

I've given out more than enough hints about myself over time.  A good friend who recently joined, pegged me within a day based on my scoop name.

Its also fun to figure out your fellow alum too.  I remember when I ID's JayBee at a Nike tournament....he was busted.  I run into him now quite a bit and enjoy talking MU hoops with him. 

Chicos gave out enough detail one day to ID him through LinkedIn.  No big deal....just part of the fun.

I thought he was my cousin who owns JayBee Auto Body in Kenosha.

[Jay Bee]

MORE-a pics, Maura! Mmm hmmm

4never = Justin Heranus
ZFB = Todd Lerfondler
Chicas = Wayne Kerr aka Kareem Pye

[Sheriff]

Hi, I'm Dirk Diggler.

[mug644]

The only time I'm ever interested in the real identity of a poster is when s/he says something that seems to indicate that they were at MU at the same time as I. I've rediscovered one guy (Tower912) who was on my freshman floor in McCormick in 84-85, via one of those many threads where those of us who suffered through the Pop Sims debacle against UNC when we welcomed Al back to campus.

My username is my Mugrack mug number. Who remembers the Mugrack in the old Alumni Union? I spent many hours there, and not only because I was quite involved in ASMU at the time. I knew Scott Walker.

[NCMUFan]

Here is my real name taken apart.
AAACDEGGHHIIJLLNORRS

[forgetful]

I don't use my real name for reasons many on here have stated.  I really don't want people looking me up, because you don't know what kind of crazy people are out there.  

Some here I roughly know what they do/who they are from what they have posted...aka Chicos.  Many of them I really wouldn't care too much if they knew who I am.

I'd even be open to meeting many people at a game/event.

The other reason is I find it very hard to adequately explain some ideas/concepts on message boards, which can lead to misguided opinions of people.  In person it is much easier to convey meaning/intent and then one is less likely to offend or develop an incorrect reputation.

[Lighthouse 84]

The only time I'm ever interested in the real identity of a poster is when s/he says something that seems to indicate that they were at MU at the same time as I. I've rediscovered one guy (Tower912) who was on my freshman floor in McCormick in 84-85, via one of those many threads where those of us who suffered through the Pop Sims debacle against UNC when we welcomed Al back to campus.

My username is my Mugrack mug number. Who remembers the Mugrack in the old Alumni Union? I spent many hours there, and not only because I was quite involved in ASMU at the time. I knew Scott Walker.

I still have mine. No. 263. From 1982-84. 

[Bo Ryan's Massage Therapist]

My name is Amanda Hugenkiss

[pbiflyer]

The agreement I signed for the witness protection program disallows me from using my real name.

[Steve Buscemi]

Steve Buscemi here.

[Boozemon Barro]

Hey baby.

[jsglow]

I still have mine. No. 263. From 1982-84. 

It's beyond tragic that I left campus without my mug.  It is possibly the single possession from my college years that I'd most like to have.  I won't mention my number; lets say it was low.  I'd gladly donate $500 for an appropriate replica.

[77ncaachamps]

My ID is much cooler than my real name.

[jsglow]

Steve Buscemi here.

Certainly not the REAL Steve Buscemi.  That guy is almost famous.