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Dick Springer · 09-04-2005, 03:06 PM

I almost use my real name; 'Dick Springer' is how I am generally known, but my real first name is 'Meredith.' I adopted the nickname to avoid the problems that I, as a boy, had with a girls' name.

WNCAtheists · 09-04-2005, 04:50 PM

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I almost use my real name; 'Dick Springer'...

Dude, with a name like that, I have one word.....

PORNO!

Darrell

Brian63 · 09-05-2005, 02:25 PM

Some people choose screennames because they are cute or a nickname they like to use for themselves. Mine has a history to it, and is easy for me to remember. I do not see using our real names as a significant form of activism.

Besides, most of us at this board are nontheists anyway. Are we trying to be open atheists to each other? That does not really do much. We are open about it here anyway.

If you mean that we should use our regular names on other message boards (but it does not really matter much on this one), I would still disagree. Some use handles for privacy concerns, or like me---just to be consistent across multiple boards, and so I can be easily identified if someone at another board visits this one and sees "Brian63."

Brian(63)

Dick Springer · 09-05-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WNCAtheists

Dude, with a name like that, I have one word.....

PORNO!

Darrell

Maybe I missed my calling, but at age 75 I would find it more challenging than when I was younger.

josephpalazzo · 09-05-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Admiral

So here we are, a group of faceless nonentities, so overcome with paronoia that we don't identify ourselves even to each other. Is it any wonder that we have no impact on society at large? I have on at least one previous occassion published my full address. One respondent complimented me on my courage but predicted dire results. None such occurred. I have had numerous letters printed in the local paper from the skeptical viewpoint. But I'm here. So once more, with feeling, I present the data. My gut feeling is that no one gives a big rat's ass.

David L.(The Admiral)Nelson
3944 Chicory Rd.
Racine, Wi. 53403
dnelson26@wi.rr.com
262 554 8092

Aside from the space between joseph and palazzo, my moniker speaks for itself, even got my homepage where you can find just about anything on me.

dendrast · 09-06-2005, 07:42 PM

Believe it or not, this was my first forum, and I thought I had to have a user name. Heck, I even thought I had to register to read the posts, I was that new. By the way, my real name is Otto Didact.

FatherMithras · 09-07-2005, 03:05 PM

I openly debate anyone willing about my beliefs, and am extremely open with my atheism. I personally think I bring it up when it's not necessary, so doesn't apply to me.

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09-04-2005, 03:06 PM	#11
Dick Springer Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Scarborough, ME 04074 Posts: 1,892	I almost use my real name; 'Dick Springer' is how I am generally known, but my real first name is 'Meredith.' I adopted the nickname to avoid the problems that I, as a boy, had with a girls' name.

09-05-2005, 02:25 PM	#13
Brian63 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: My own little fantasy world Posts: 8,911	Some people choose screennames because they are cute or a nickname they like to use for themselves. Mine has a history to it, and is easy for me to remember. I do not see using our real names as a significant form of activism. Besides, most of us at this board are nontheists anyway. Are we trying to be open atheists to each other? That does not really do much. We are open about it here anyway. If you mean that we should use our regular names on other message boards (but it does not really matter much on this one), I would still disagree. Some use handles for privacy concerns, or like me---just to be consistent across multiple boards, and so I can be easily identified if someone at another board visits this one and sees "Brian63." Brian(63)

09-06-2005, 07:42 PM	#16
dendrast Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Horror! The Horror! Posts: 4,367	Believe it or not, this was my first forum, and I thought I had to have a user name. Heck, I even thought I had to register to read the posts, I was that new. By the way, my real name is Otto Didact.

09-07-2005, 03:05 PM	#17
FatherMithras Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,890	I openly debate anyone willing about my beliefs, and am extremely open with my atheism. I personally think I bring it up when it's not necessary, so doesn't apply to me.

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