How did you come by your user name?

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The discussion centers around the origins of various usernames among forum members, revealing personal anecdotes and creative inspirations behind their choices. Users share stories ranging from names derived from past experiences, such as a job dissatisfaction or academic interests, to simpler, more random selections based on convenience or humor. Some usernames reflect a blend of personal traits and interests, while others are straightforward combinations of initials and numbers. The conversation highlights the diverse and often humorous thought processes behind selecting usernames, with participants encouraging each other to share their own stories. Additionally, there are inquiries about changing usernames within the forum, indicating a desire for flexibility in personal branding. Overall, the thread fosters a sense of community through shared experiences and creativity in username selection.
  • #31
an old quake id that I've just kept using. It was cool when I was 16... Argon was a cool gas and red is a cool colour. I think I came up with it when there was a periodic table around, probably in chem class.
 
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  • #32
during college, a HS friend of mine who was at a different college, sent a letter to me addressed to "The Insane One". When I questioned why he did so, he simply because I was the The Insane One. So I kept it as a nickname, and have shortened it to "Insanity".

Over the years I have also come to relate it to my experience of observing a world mostly filled with insane people, and that I am one of the few sane ones, yet because I am the minority, I must be the insane one as everyone else considers their insanity to be the norm.
 
  • #33
Is there any way to change the display name in PF?
 
  • #34
My name with xx's either side.

Simples.
 
  • #35
DaveC426913 said:
Huh. And I always thought you just had a thing for hairy 15-year-old girls.
Why assume girls?


sganesh88 said:
Is there any way to change the display name in PF?
You can ask one of the Administrators, Chroot or Greg Bernhardt. I am unsure if they have any criteria they use for deciding whether or not to grant such a request but I know that some members have had their user names changed.
 
  • #36
Albert Einstein said:
As so many people look up to me for intelligence, so I look up to Jimmy Snyder.
http://www.erratapage.com/einquote.html"
 
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