A little bit of silliness?

[vik_thor]

[Poll #22206]

Comments

[spikedpunch.livejournal.com]

Finally figured how to get my vote in.

So why the sudden desire to change your name?
Are there that many other Vik-Thor's around?

[vik_thor]

hmmm...
why wasn't it letting you enter?

«shrugs»
Well, maybe would be better phrased as "adopt a furry name"...
While I don't claim to know even a large percentage of ppl. in the fandom, I'm the only one I know of offhand (who's not a major creator) who goes by their RL name...
Started thinking about it when typing a reply to Quasi...

And also wanted to try out the LJ Poll feature. «g»

Thanks to all who've given negative feedback so far! «G»

[jredwolf.livejournal.com]

What about me? I go by a modification of my real name... kinda...
That is, either JRedWolf (or JFox) or Jason RedWolf (or Jason Fox)

Some people feel that their real name fits, but needs a little spicing up (such as adding their species, or perhaps, in your case, thor, to their name), whereas others feel that they have to come up with a completely new name for themsevles... one that fits better than their real name in their mind... or others still, use their made up name, to separate their real self, from their "character", which they just "play" online... and I'm sure I missed a few things too

names?

[vik_thor]

«g»
Noted, but...
Vik-Thor is my RL name.
Spelling changed through common usage. (Which is legal). Been spelling this way since high school. Is on drivers license and associated documents, checking account, credit card, bills.......

Re: names?

[jredwolf.livejournal.com]

touche! ;)

Using RL name in Furry is...unsettling...

[ionotter.livejournal.com]

Aloha, Vik!

Hmmmmm...this is a sensitive issue.

For me, the name Alexsandyr Troutnoodler is an entirely fictitious creation that came to mind on a brainstorming session after an IRC RP. I thought up the name "IonOtter" first, then went about thinking of a "real" name for the character.

It was an odd bit of synchronicity that the name "Alexsandyr" should fit the concept of the character, especially since I chose it straight out of the blue. You see, "Alexander" and it's derivatives are Russian for "Protector of Men".

I'd be hard pressed to find a more appropriate name for a "deep space rescue specialist". :)

As time went on, I began to use the "AT" moniker to cloak my identity on the net'. Hell, I figured that if I was going to be profiled regardless of my wishes, they could have all the info they wanted on "AT", leaving *me* alone!

I've also gotten used to the idea of being called "Ion" now and again. Aside from a rather gentle ego-stroke, it's also a bit of security in that only my close associates know my RL name. Which, considering some of the @$$#0!3$ we have in furry and the net in general, to me is a universally good thing.

Speaking strictly from a security standpoint, I would definitely advise you to change your online name. I don't know how much success you will have, since yours is a well-known name. (Thanks to the efforts of Jim Groat and others.) Truth be told, I always thought that Vik Thor was your online name.

As to your choice of a name? Hmmmm. Lirleni is a moderate one for most folks, and I seem to pronounce it alright. But when I try to pronounce them together, my tongue gets caught. :P

First names for me are mostly easy, although I have a decided preference for Slavic or biblical names. The surname? Erffff...this one gives me lots of thought. A romp through the phonebook can be a source of good ideas (Weeblepfeister?!?) so long as you don't swipe someone's name outright. The name Troutnoodler has a story behind it, so you can also try that route.

Hmmmmm..."Hankeshe"...perhaps if you included punctuation/diacriticals to accent the proper pronunciation of the surname? For example: Humuhumunukunukuapu'a'a (hoomoo-hoomoo-nookoo-nookoo-ahpoo-AH!-ah)

*blinks* God, I've been in Hawaii for waaay too long...

Re: Using RL name in Furry is...unsettling...

[vik_thor]

Speaking strictly from a security standpoint, I would definitely advise you to change your online name. I don't know how much success you will have, since yours is a well-known name. (Thanks to the efforts of Jim Groat and others.) Truth be told, I always thought that Vik Thor was your online name.

«blinkblinks»
Well known name???
You're kidding, right?
«thinks» the only contact w/ Jim I've had was him doing my conbadge, at DucKon1999 (or was it 1998)

Vik-Thor (the quiet cat'taur)