something I've been wondering for a while - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

THAWA · 2004-10-09, 05:01 PM

Whats with the naming scheme? Quite a few people have their first name and the first letter of their last name (I assume) as a username, whats with that? That complaining or anything just curious is all.

khail19 · 2004-10-09, 11:15 PM

That's just all of us weirdos that like our name as a part of our username.

Kevin M · 2004-10-10, 12:47 AM

Smaller member base. We mostly know all of each other up here, so names work fine.

MikeK · 2004-10-10, 09:25 AM

No imagination

sperry · 2004-10-10, 07:03 PM

When I registered on I-Club like 3 years ago, I was under the impression that you had a "username" that you used to login to the site, and a seperate "member name" that would show up with your posts. I used "sperry" as my username since it's the same username I've had on lots of systems at school/work. Then I found out that the username is your member name, and learned to live with it. As I started joining other boards, I kept the same name so other people that cross-breed on the boards will recognize me.

I actually prefer it now, since all the people with names like "02WRX_BADASS" and whatnot look like jackasses when they sell the WRX and buy a Honda or some crap.

JC · 2004-10-10, 07:23 PM

If I talk to someone and they call me JC, I know they're from the internet...

MattR · 2004-10-10, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

If I talk to someone and they call me JC, I know they're from the internet...

That must work out pretty good actually... I think it took me like two months after meeting you to realize that's not your name

JC · 2004-10-10, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

That must work out pretty good actually... I think it took me like two months after meeting you to realize that's not your name

It works out really well. Unless one of my real friends meets the internet people, then it's "JC who the fuck is that?"

tysonK · 2004-10-10, 07:28 PM

OMG I'm not real friend!

I stand out in the middle of parking lot with you till 11:30!

JC · 2004-10-10, 07:58 PM

How come you never call me to hang out then huh? Screw you tyson...

ScottyS · 2004-10-10, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

When I registered on I-Club like 3 years ago, I was under the impression that you had a "username" that you used to login to the site, and a seperate "member name" that would show up with your posts. I used "sperry" as my username since it's the same username I've had on lots of systems at school/work. Then I found out that the username is your member name, and learned to live with it. As I started joining other boards, I kept the same name so other people that cross-breed on the boards will recognize me.

I actually prefer it now, since all the people with names like "02WRX_BADASS" and whatnot look like jackasses when they sell the WRX and buy a Honda or some crap.

Zactly. When you're on like 15 different web boards, you have to have something universal. I thought about doing something where (board name + scotty) = user name, but that seemed too complicated. In any case, if I named myself "A_1_SNIPER" or something on this board, I'd seem just as weird as "2FAST2WAGONS" on AR15.com.

tysonK · 2004-10-10, 08:04 PM

I getting a cell phone just hold on!

Kevin M · 2004-10-10, 09:29 PM

I'm BAN SUVS on every board I frequent, but that works well since they're almost all Subaru related

I use a different name on SA.com and C-C.com actually.

Nick Koan · 2004-10-11, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

It works out really well. Unless one of my real friends meets the internet people, then it's "JC who the fuck is that?"

Fine. I'm calling you AWD OWNZ U from now on.

Libila · 2004-10-11, 09:18 AM

When I spoke to "JC" at the meet, he introduced himself as JC. Now I just feel stupid.

My user name was an inside joke when I was 15, and now it's my nick name to my close friends. I really don't know why I use it, but I'm registered on about ten different boards with this name.

sybir · 2004-10-11, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Libila

When I spoke to "JC" at the meet, he introduced himself as JC. Now I just feel stupid.

Don't worry, he's a jackass, he does it to everybody

JC · 2004-10-11, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Libila

When I spoke to "JC" at the meet, he introduced himself as JC. Now I just feel stupid.

EVERY subaru person calls me JC, don't feel bad.

Libila · 2004-10-11, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libila

When I spoke to "JC" at the meet, he introduced himself as JC. Now I just feel stupid.

EVERY subaru person calls me JC, don't feel bad.

Alright.

JC · 2004-10-11, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

Fine. I'm calling you AWD OWNZ U from now on.

That's the name I use on ricer boards like I-club.

sperry · 2004-10-11, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Libila

When I spoke to "JC" at the meet, he introduced himself as JC. Now I just feel stupid.

If my name was Jebbadiah Christopherson, I'd introduce myself as "JC" too.

ArthurS · 2004-10-11, 12:47 PM

I am either ArthurS, KeeperOfAcheron, or Horsepowerforbrains on the boards I frequent.

MikeSTI · 2004-10-11, 12:51 PM

this is the only place I think I used my name otherwise I'm known as - Famink

THAWA · 2004-10-12, 07:17 AM

I do agreew ith you guys on the names taht are specific to one thing, like blahblahwrxblah. having one name for all forums is good, hell I've been using this one for 4 years whereever i go

only changed it slioghtly

ArthurS · 2004-10-12, 07:21 AM

What does your name mean?

THAWA · 2004-10-12, 12:48 PM

heh, it was a inside joke between a couple of friends so it really makes no sense when i try to tell it, but it used to be THAWABUTT, which was the three words that was and butt jammed together, but most people called me thawa for short so i use that now.

2004-10-09, 05:01 PM	#1
THAWA EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 45	something I've been wondering for a while Whats with the naming scheme? Quite a few people have their first name and the first letter of their last name (I assume) as a username, whats with that? That complaining or anything just curious is all. __________________ 1990 Rio Red Legacy LS AWD Auto

2004-10-10, 12:47 AM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Smaller member base. We mostly know all of each other up here, so names work fine. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-10-10, 07:03 PM	#5
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	When I registered on I-Club like 3 years ago, I was under the impression that you had a "username" that you used to login to the site, and a seperate "member name" that would show up with your posts. I used "sperry" as my username since it's the same username I've had on lots of systems at school/work. Then I found out that the username is your member name, and learned to live with it. As I started joining other boards, I kept the same name so other people that cross-breed on the boards will recognize me. I actually prefer it now, since all the people with names like "02WRX_BADASS" and whatnot look like jackasses when they sell the WRX and buy a Honda or some crap. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-10-10, 07:23 PM	#6
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	If I talk to someone and they call me JC, I know they're from the internet... __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2004-10-10, 07:28 PM	#9
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	OMG I'm not real friend! I stand out in the middle of parking lot with you till 11:30! __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-10-09, 11:15 PM	#2
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	That's just all of us weirdos that like our name as a part of our username.

2004-10-10, 09:25 AM	#4
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	No imagination

2004-10-10, 07:58 PM	#10
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	How come you never call me to hang out then huh? Screw you tyson... __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2004-10-10, 08:04 PM	#12
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I getting a cell phone just hold on! __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-10-10, 09:29 PM	#13
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm BAN SUVS on every board I frequent, but that works well since they're almost all Subaru related I use a different name on SA.com and C-C.com actually. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-10-11, 09:18 AM	#15
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	When I spoke to "JC" at the meet, he introduced himself as JC. Now I just feel stupid. My user name was an inside joke when I was 15, and now it's my nick name to my close friends. I really don't know why I use it, but I'm registered on about ten different boards with this name.

2004-10-11, 12:47 PM	#21
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I am either ArthurS, KeeperOfAcheron, or Horsepowerforbrains on the boards I frequent. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-10-11, 12:51 PM	#22
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	this is the only place I think I used my name otherwise I'm known as - Famink __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-10-12, 07:17 AM	#23
THAWA EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 45	I do agreew ith you guys on the names taht are specific to one thing, like blahblahwrxblah. having one name for all forums is good, hell I've been using this one for 4 years whereever i go only changed it slioghtly __________________ 1990 Rio Red Legacy LS AWD Auto

2004-10-12, 07:21 AM	#24
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	What does your name mean? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-10-12, 12:48 PM	#25
THAWA EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 45	heh, it was a inside joke between a couple of friends so it really makes no sense when i try to tell it, but it used to be THAWABUTT, which was the three words that was and butt jammed together, but most people called me thawa for short so i use that now. __________________ 1990 Rio Red Legacy LS AWD Auto

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