What's the purpose of Aliases in online forums/article comments?

[kathydwells]

No anonymity here. Well, I guess maybe a little since some people think my name is Kathy dwells, or some thought so in the past until I set them straight. ;-) Most of the time now I just go by Darlene or KDW. All of which are fine by me.

 

[Lynnie]

I have always used my real name Mango. It's my first and last name.

Like Cher. I digg it.

 

[Will B]

Like Cher. I digg it.

You dig it because Cher does or because it's one name like Cher?

Personally, I lean towards Sade!

 

[sisters4]

Kathy Dwells - aren't you the person who quit smoking a while back? If you are I hope it is going well!!!

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

You will always have my vote Bobby.

I have noticed that people will tell you how they really feel when they use an alias. Which is good. You can really learn a lot about an issue when people are willing to really tell you the way they feel. I use my name and would imagine it has cost me a few votes in my business life. Oh well. ;-)

 

[Bobby J]

You will always have my vote Bobby.

Ditto Dave.

 

[rapunzel]

I registered as a visitor/refugee, and at the time I saw only nicknames. I only registered to ask for recommendations for restaurants where I could eat alone without being made to feel weird. I never expected to post anything of substance, but once I had some credibility I didn't want to give that up.

I think most people who are remotely curious can figure out who I am. If asked, I always give my real name. But, there are a lot of people whose employers or civic groups might try to lay claim to their very identities, and have a problem with any opinion they might offer online. I disagree with the notion that every waking activity should be held to the standard of an employee representing a company. For that reason, I think some anonymity is a positive.

 

[GoodWitch58]

I think we can all use a little more mystery and whimsy in our lives...

 

[Arkiehawg]

I didn't realize some people posted under multiple names. What would be the purpose? An alias is much different than an alter-ego. The latter suggest a possible psychological disorder.

In reality, there aren't nearly 15,000 members of SoWal

There are actually 23.......sorry Kurt..


Mr/Mrs? Arkie Hawg

 

[DuneAHH]

In reality, there aren't nearly 15,000 members of SoWal

There are actually 23.......sorry Kurt..


Mr/Mrs? Arkie Hawg