In retrospect, is your FT name a mistake?
May 5, 2008, 2:36 am
#32
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC (DCA)
Programs: UA, AA, AS, SPG.
Posts: 3,463
I just used my AOL screen name. I never thought I would become so involved in this site nor did I think I would be introducing myself in person as "uva185"
I wish I picked an aviation related name.
I wish I picked an aviation related name.
May 5, 2008, 4:41 am
#33
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC (home), DUS (office), XXX (customer)
Programs: LH, AB, SPG, CC, Sixt, EC
Posts: 6,334
I would have never assumed I stay that long. Well, the name is still fine with me. Everybody believes I am arrogant when they first see my handle but I think I have proven to most who met me that I am not.
So it's still a great handle because most remember it quite easily. Especially the American Flyertalkers call me that way with a sufficient smile in their face, even though they know my real name.
^
So it's still a great handle because most remember it quite easily. Especially the American Flyertalkers call me that way with a sufficient smile in their face, even though they know my real name.
^
May 5, 2008, 6:38 am
#34
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: VA Gold, UA, SPG Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Ambassador
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I am happy with my name so far ^. Downunder says it all for me - where I live - which allows me the whole country to move around to if needed.
It also works with mini DG too (lucky she is also female ).
If I was to change my handle, perhaps I wouldnt have alluded to the fact that I am female, but on the whole this has not be an issue.
I am a happy FT camper
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It also works with mini DG too (lucky she is also female
).If I was to change my handle, perhaps I wouldnt have alluded to the fact that I am female, but on the whole this has not be an issue
.I am a happy FT camper
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May 5, 2008, 7:19 am
#35
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Canada
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Not misnamed--it is my nickname given to me in the 70s (what else are you going to call a blonde-haired (well I was then) guy who drives so fast).
Unfortunately, it is inappropriate for flying. Any mention of the dreaded b*mb word evokes shudders and possibly secondaries so . . .
Even remove my luxury Old Gold custom machined "BlondeBomber" tags for flying--only use them for travelling by car.
Unfortunately, it is inappropriate for flying. Any mention of the dreaded b*mb word evokes shudders and possibly secondaries so . . .
Even remove my luxury Old Gold custom machined "BlondeBomber" tags for flying--only use them for travelling by car.
May 5, 2008, 7:58 am
#36
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Howdy.
May 5, 2008, 8:45 am
#37
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Finally back in Boston after escaping from New York
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May 5, 2008, 11:21 am
#38
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Greener Pastures
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Originally Posted by Jailer
In retrospect, is your FT name a mistake?
I didn't realize I'd be this into FT when I signed up...I use my college user ID - which is the first six letters of my last name, the first initial, and middle initial - since I don't have a middle name, they gave me X.
That's where it all came from - not batsnacks, not barsnacks, not a misspelled baht&sex (thai baht & sex tourism)...just bhatnasx...totally unpronouncable!
May 5, 2008, 1:34 pm
#40
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
No, Nope and Nil...
In fact Catman ironically turned out to be a very good choice for a handle... and a nickname for my Cat sitting business! There are people who can't remember my real name and call me "Catman."
The only problem happens when I get the occassional client who endorses my check to "Catman." Luckily BOA understands this and let me cash it.
In fact Catman ironically turned out to be a very good choice for a handle... and a nickname for my Cat sitting business! There are people who can't remember my real name and call me "Catman."
The only problem happens when I get the occassional client who endorses my check to "Catman." Luckily BOA understands this and let me cash it.
May 5, 2008, 2:54 pm
#41
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NJ
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Nope, it's the name I've used on the internet on boards since they started and allowed people to select a name versus a number (on prodigy).
As a matter of fact, a few people from other boards have found me here on FT because I've kept the same name.
As a matter of fact, a few people from other boards have found me here on FT because I've kept the same name.
May 5, 2008, 2:54 pm
#42
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NY by birth, BNA by choice - soon YXE, the SKY by virtue.
Posts: 2,420
Not necessarily a mistake as this is my online "identity" and the handle/screen name I use for just about everything. From my e-mail address, my personal domain (xanthuos dot com), my AIM & MSN names, my MySpace...everything. I've used this screen name for somewhere around a dozen years.
In retrospect though, if I had known I would meet so many FlyerTalkers (and will continue to do so! ^), I'd have chosen something way easier to pronounce/remember & more FF/air travel or business related.
In retrospect though, if I had known I would meet so many FlyerTalkers (and will continue to do so! ^), I'd have chosen something way easier to pronounce/remember & more FF/air travel or business related.
May 5, 2008, 3:58 pm
#44
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MSN
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Posts: 259
If I had spent more time 'lurking' I would have chosen a descriptive handle and not used a derivative of my name.... but then again, my name won't change... my career or reason for flying just might