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Sredni Eel

DJ Johnny

Join date: 22 Jan 2008

Posts: 414

07-01-2008 10:44

I picked my name because I really didn't think I would be playing around SL all that long. Honestly, I was only checking it out because a friend told me about it.

It would be nice to change my name to something simpler since virtually nobody can spell or pronounce it. It is an ice breaker, though. Great to explain to people where it came from, but funny as hell when a voice DJ tries to pronounce it and mangles it completely.

Anyone else have this issue?

Imnotgoing Sideways

Can't outlaw cute! =^-^=

Join date: 17 Nov 2007

Posts: 4,694

07-01-2008 10:45

Ha! (^_^)y

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Marianne McCann

Feted Inner Child

Join date: 23 Feb 2006

Posts: 7,145

07-01-2008 10:45

I've never once wanted to change my SL name.

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Bodhisatva Paperclip

Tip: Savor pie, bald chap

Join date: 12 Jan 2007

Posts: 970

07-01-2008 10:46

Am I guessing correctly that your name is pronounced like "Shred Knee?" And are you a skateboarder? Just kidding. I wouldn't feel obligated to change my name just because others mispronounce it, especially if it's a real name or one that has special meaning.

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Aeneas Beaumont

*I* am adult content!

Join date: 11 Mar 2007

Posts: 64

07-01-2008 10:47

Nope, never regretted it. Suits me perfectly well ^^

Imnotgoing Sideways

Can't outlaw cute! =^-^=

Join date: 17 Nov 2007

Posts: 4,694

07-01-2008 10:48

From: Bodhisatva Paperclip

Am I guessing correctly that your name is pronounced like "Shred Knee?" And are you a skateboarder? Just kidding. I wouldn't feel obligated to change my name just because others mispronounce it, especially if it's a real name or one that has special meaning.

I keep hearing a Steely Dan song in my head. (^_^)

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Smoke Gordonstone

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Join date: 13 Jan 2008

Posts: 371

07-01-2008 10:53

Yeah after while I didn't like mine, I've had a few people ask me if my names means I'm a pot smoker. To answer, no, it does not mean that. I've wanted to change it due to that reason...but I have too much invested in this account to start over. This was an alt to begin with because I really hated my original main name. It never crossed my mind that people would think it would refer to weed lol.

Jake Ansett

Registered User

Join date: 29 Oct 2006

Posts: 225

07-01-2008 11:02

From: Sredni Eel

I picked my name because I really didn't think I would be playing around SL all that long. Honestly, I was only checking it out because a friend told me about it.

It would be nice to change my name to something simpler since virtually nobody can spell or pronounce it. It is an ice breaker, though. Great to explain to people where it came from, but funny as hell when a voice DJ tries to pronounce it and mangles it completely.

Anyone else have this issue?

If it really bothers you change it (to an alt) now before you are a year, 2 years into this name that you hate...

For the record I absolutely love my name --- i'm just very fortunate that I picked a good one back during pre-noob registration. I could have very easily picked something silly...

Jake Ansett

Registered User

Join date: 29 Oct 2006

Posts: 225

07-01-2008 11:04

From: Imnotgoing Sideways

Ha! (^_^)y

if i HAD to give up my name yours would be my second choice yours

Maggie McArdle

FIOS hates puppies

Join date: 8 May 2006

Posts: 2,855

07-01-2008 11:07

From: Sredni Eel

I picked my name because I really didn't think I would be playing around SL all that long. Honestly, I was only checking it out because a friend told me about it.

It would be nice to change my name to something simpler since virtually nobody can spell or pronounce it. It is an ice breaker, though. Great to explain to people where it came from, but funny as hell when a voice DJ tries to pronounce it and mangles it completely.

Anyone else have this issue?

I shall call you Squishy and he shall be Squishy and he shall be dubbed Squishy.

to answer your question, not one bit

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Ann Launay

Neko-licious™

Join date: 8 Aug 2006

Posts: 7,893

07-01-2008 11:09

Does it count if I originally wanted to use my first name and couldn't?

Nah, Ann is Ann, works for me.

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Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.

Damien1 Thorne

Registered User

Join date: 26 Aug 2007

Posts: 4,877

07-01-2008 11:12

No, I really am the antichrist.

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Ann Launay

Neko-licious™

Join date: 8 Aug 2006

Posts: 7,893

07-01-2008 11:15

From: Damien1 Thorne

No, I really am the antichrist.

One of, anyway...how high does the numbering go again?

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From: someone

I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things.

Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.

Damien1 Thorne

Registered User

Join date: 26 Aug 2007

Posts: 4,877

07-01-2008 11:18

From: Ann Launay

One of, anyway...how high does the numbering go again?

666?

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Ghosty Kips

Elora's Llama

Join date: 2 May 2008

Posts: 2,386

07-01-2008 11:22

My first name is an old nickname I've had forever. As for my surname ... it's the most applicable they had at the time. So, nah, I like it as it is. And it has a nice ring to it.

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MoxZ Mokeev

Invisible Alpha Texture

Join date: 10 Jan 2008

Posts: 870

07-01-2008 11:25

If I could just take the Z off the end. Although X and Z are my alltime favorite letters of the alphabet, I don't feel comfortable when people type my name MoxZ. Maybe that's because I've been hit on by some creepy men in SL and I'm imagining the sleezy way I'm sure they're typing it.

I'd prefer to be as I've always been, just Mox.

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Kit Namanari

Let's pretend...

Join date: 14 Oct 2006

Posts: 126

07-01-2008 11:28

Nope. Quite happy with Kit

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Alyx Sands

Mental Mentor Linguist

Join date: 17 Feb 2007

Posts: 2,432

07-01-2008 12:20

Never. I spent hours trying to come up with a name I would like anyway....

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Chariclo Dezno

Registered User

Join date: 29 May 2008

Posts: 24

07-01-2008 12:25

I like my name - although because I know it's a feminine name (Greek Mythology origin) - I can't comfortably wear a male skin with it. But I have no regrets.

Bodhisatva Paperclip

Tip: Savor pie, bald chap

Join date: 12 Jan 2007

Posts: 970

07-01-2008 12:25

From: Imnotgoing Sideways

I keep hearing a Steely Dan song in my head. (^_^)

A cafe owner played that song once so I could understand why people were asking me about shining Japan and sparkling China.

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Sylvester Dragonash

Just call me Sly =p

Join date: 26 Jan 2008

Posts: 103

07-01-2008 12:36

Yeeeessssss.... I'm too lazy to type Sylvester and I'm thinking so are alot of other ppl...lol

Joseph Abel

Leaves no pawprints...

Join date: 20 Aug 2006

Posts: 781

07-01-2008 12:47

Yes, it's so awful that I chose Maryanne, and really wish I had chosen something more masculine...wasn't thinking at the time.

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DaQbet Kish

cautiously reckless

Join date: 22 Jan 2007

Posts: 1,064

07-01-2008 12:54

I’m fine with my name. It’s unique and I still think its fun to look at though a bitch to type. Now as far as it being absolutely butchered in voice…”Dah Q bert” and “Dock bet” and a few others that I know have ppl wiping off the spit from their microphone. just call me Dak or DK. And I like it when ppl type DaQ too.
But really if there is a ‘D’ an ‘A’ and a ‘Q’ in there I can pretty much guess you’re talking to me.

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Desmond Shang

Guvnah of Caledon

Join date: 14 Mar 2005

Posts: 5,250

07-01-2008 13:02

Sredni... that name rocks!!

Individuality is cool! Unmistakeable.

AshleyBarbie01 Blingtard or suchlike would be warmed-over death - eccentric is one thing, fascinating, creative, offbeat or stylish - but a trite and common name? Bleah!

I actually answer to Desmond in first life now, if someone says it verbally, and it's tough not to sign my RL biz correspondence the same way.

My real first name is distinctly different but culturally nondistant (like say, Hamfist and Bonebrow are distinct but comparable). My personality seems to fit, the name too, but I guess that is really up to all of you to decide.

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Rhaorth Antonelli

Registered User

Join date: 15 Apr 2006

Posts: 7,425

07-01-2008 13:13

I like my name, would not want to change it

and it does get mangled a lot on voice and by DJ's which is why most folks call me Rha

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Ever regret your choice of name?
Sredni Eel DJ Johnny Join date: 22 Jan 2008 Posts: 414	07-01-2008 10:44 I picked my name because I really didn't think I would be playing around SL all that long. Honestly, I was only checking it out because a friend told me about it. It would be nice to change my name to something simpler since virtually nobody can spell or pronounce it. It is an ice breaker, though. Great to explain to people where it came from, but funny as hell when a voice DJ tries to pronounce it and mangles it completely. Anyone else have this issue?
Imnotgoing Sideways Can't outlaw cute! =^-^= Join date: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 4,694	07-01-2008 10:45 Ha! (^_^)y _____________________ Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94
Marianne McCann Feted Inner Child Join date: 23 Feb 2006 Posts: 7,145	07-01-2008 10:45 I've never once wanted to change my SL name. _____________________ "There's nothing objectionable nor illegal in having a child-like avatar in itself and we must assume innocence until proof of the contrary." - Lewis PR Linden "If you find children offensive, you're gonna have trouble in this world " - Prospero Linden
Bodhisatva Paperclip Tip: Savor pie, bald chap Join date: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 970	07-01-2008 10:46 Am I guessing correctly that your name is pronounced like "Shred Knee?" And are you a skateboarder? Just kidding. I wouldn't feel obligated to change my name just because others mispronounce it, especially if it's a real name or one that has special meaning. _____________________ I've trademarked the apostrophe. You're in trouble but you are not.
Aeneas Beaumont I am adult content! Join date: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 64	07-01-2008 10:47 Nope, never regretted it. Suits me perfectly well ^^
Imnotgoing Sideways Can't outlaw cute! =^-^= Join date: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 4,694	07-01-2008 10:48 From: Bodhisatva Paperclip Am I guessing correctly that your name is pronounced like "Shred Knee?" And are you a skateboarder? Just kidding. I wouldn't feel obligated to change my name just because others mispronounce it, especially if it's a real name or one that has special meaning. I keep hearing a Steely Dan song in my head. (^_^) _____________________ Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94
Smoke Gordonstone ------------------------- Join date: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 371	07-01-2008 10:53 Yeah after while I didn't like mine, I've had a few people ask me if my names means I'm a pot smoker. To answer, no, it does not mean that. I've wanted to change it due to that reason...but I have too much invested in this account to start over. This was an alt to begin with because I really hated my original main name. It never crossed my mind that people would think it would refer to weed lol.
Jake Ansett Registered User Join date: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 225	07-01-2008 11:02 From: Sredni Eel I picked my name because I really didn't think I would be playing around SL all that long. Honestly, I was only checking it out because a friend told me about it. It would be nice to change my name to something simpler since virtually nobody can spell or pronounce it. It is an ice breaker, though. Great to explain to people where it came from, but funny as hell when a voice DJ tries to pronounce it and mangles it completely. Anyone else have this issue? If it really bothers you change it (to an alt) now before you are a year, 2 years into this name that you hate... For the record I absolutely love my name --- i'm just very fortunate that I picked a good one back during pre-noob registration. I could have very easily picked something silly...
Jake Ansett Registered User Join date: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 225	07-01-2008 11:04 From: Imnotgoing Sideways Ha! (^_^)y if i HAD to give up my name yours would be my second choice yours
Maggie McArdle FIOS hates puppies Join date: 8 May 2006 Posts: 2,855	07-01-2008 11:07 From: Sredni Eel I picked my name because I really didn't think I would be playing around SL all that long. Honestly, I was only checking it out because a friend told me about it. It would be nice to change my name to something simpler since virtually nobody can spell or pronounce it. It is an ice breaker, though. Great to explain to people where it came from, but funny as hell when a voice DJ tries to pronounce it and mangles it completely. Anyone else have this issue? I shall call you Squishy and he shall be Squishy and he shall be dubbed Squishy. to answer your question, not one bit _____________________ There's, uh, probably a lot of things you didn't know about lindens. Another, another interesting, uh, lindenism, uh, there are only three jobs available to a linden. The first is making shoes at night while, you know, while the old cobbler sleeps.You can bake cookies in a tree. But the third job, some call it, uh, "the show" or "the big dance," it's the profession that every linden aspires to.
Ann Launay Neko-licious™ Join date: 8 Aug 2006 Posts: 7,893	07-01-2008 11:09 Does it count if I originally wanted to use my first name and couldn't? Nah, Ann is Ann, works for me. _____________________ ~Now Trout Re-Re-Re-Certified!~ From: someone I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things. Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
Damien1 Thorne Registered User Join date: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 4,877	07-01-2008 11:12 No, I really am the antichrist. _____________________ As we fade into the darkness...
Ann Launay Neko-licious™ Join date: 8 Aug 2006 Posts: 7,893	07-01-2008 11:15 From: Damien1 Thorne No, I really am the antichrist. One of, anyway...how high does the numbering go again? _____________________ ~Now Trout Re-Re-Re-Certified!~ From: someone I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things. Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
Damien1 Thorne Registered User Join date: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 4,877	07-01-2008 11:18 From: Ann Launay One of, anyway...how high does the numbering go again? 666? _____________________ As we fade into the darkness...
Ghosty Kips Elora's Llama Join date: 2 May 2008 Posts: 2,386	07-01-2008 11:22 My first name is an old nickname I've had forever. As for my surname ... it's the most applicable they had at the time. So, nah, I like it as it is. And it has a nice ring to it. _____________________ -- Why aren't you doing something more useful, like playing WoW?
MoxZ Mokeev Invisible Alpha Texture Join date: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 870	07-01-2008 11:25 If I could just take the Z off the end. Although X and Z are my alltime favorite letters of the alphabet, I don't feel comfortable when people type my name MoxZ. Maybe that's because I've been hit on by some creepy men in SL and I'm imagining the sleezy way I'm sure they're typing it. I'd prefer to be as I've always been, just Mox. _____________________
Kit Namanari Let's pretend... Join date: 14 Oct 2006 Posts: 126	07-01-2008 11:28 Nope. Quite happy with Kit _____________________ 我看见我忘记。我听见我记住。我做我了解。
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	07-01-2008 12:20 Never. I spent hours trying to come up with a name I would like anyway.... _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
Chariclo Dezno Registered User Join date: 29 May 2008 Posts: 24	07-01-2008 12:25 I like my name - although because I know it's a feminine name (Greek Mythology origin) - I can't comfortably wear a male skin with it. But I have no regrets.
Bodhisatva Paperclip Tip: Savor pie, bald chap Join date: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 970	07-01-2008 12:25 From: Imnotgoing Sideways I keep hearing a Steely Dan song in my head. (^_^) A cafe owner played that song once so I could understand why people were asking me about shining Japan and sparkling China. _____________________ I've trademarked the apostrophe. You're in trouble but you are not.
Sylvester Dragonash Just call me Sly =p Join date: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 103	07-01-2008 12:36 Yeeeessssss.... I'm too lazy to type Sylvester and I'm thinking so are alot of other ppl...lol
Joseph Abel Leaves no pawprints... Join date: 20 Aug 2006 Posts: 781	07-01-2008 12:47 Yes, it's so awful that I chose Maryanne, and really wish I had chosen something more masculine...wasn't thinking at the time. _____________________ Nimbus rated!! From: Nimbus Rau So your final Nimbus Score is a grand total of 8.55. A magnificent achievement!
DaQbet Kish cautiously reckless Join date: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 1,064	07-01-2008 12:54 I’m fine with my name. It’s unique and I still think its fun to look at though a bitch to type. Now as far as it being absolutely butchered in voice…”Dah Q bert” and “Dock bet” and a few others that I know have ppl wiping off the spit from their microphone. just call me Dak or DK. And I like it when ppl type DaQ too. But really if there is a ‘D’ an ‘A’ and a ‘Q’ in there I can pretty much guess you’re talking to me. _____________________
Desmond Shang Guvnah of Caledon Join date: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 5,250	07-01-2008 13:02 Sredni... that name rocks!! Individuality is cool! Unmistakeable. AshleyBarbie01 Blingtard or suchlike would be warmed-over death - eccentric is one thing, fascinating, creative, offbeat or stylish - but a trite and common name? Bleah! I actually answer to Desmond in first life now, if someone says it verbally, and it's tough not to sign my RL biz correspondence the same way. My real first name is distinctly different but culturally nondistant (like say, Hamfist and Bonebrow are distinct but comparable). My personality seems to fit, the name too, but I guess that is really up to all of you to decide. _____________________ Steampunk Victorian, Well-Mannered Caledon!
Rhaorth Antonelli Registered User Join date: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 7,425	07-01-2008 13:13 I like my name, would not want to change it and it does get mangled a lot on voice and by DJ's which is why most folks call me Rha _____________________ From: someone Morpheus Linden: But then I change avs pretty often too, so often, I look nothing like my avatar. They are taking away the forums... it could be worse, they could be taking away the forums AND Second Life...

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