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LadyHugs -> RE: Is it a lie to use a fake name? (7/30/2007 1:10:27 PM)
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Dear kossack, Ladies and Gentlemen;
The issue of when or why people use false names have been around and mulled over for years now.
Before BDSM was more tolerated, in my community it was just standard behavior to identify with a different name for a sense of security as well as to separate ourselves from one another. For example, we're blessed with approximately ten men who have real names as Ed and five women who are Susan. It really adds to the confusion when trying to figure out which person is being spoken of. With scene names, it adds to the unique identity that thwarts the confusion--especially if it is a common name.
There are those in the scene who are known just by a 'Scene' non-de'-plume. One being Midori and one who has already posted a response-- Pandora. I've been known as Hugs for a very long time myself. Not until I got my first personal computer in 1998, did I add Lady. Not because I wanted to but, Hugs was already possessed by someone on Internet Service Providers. However, it does distinguish the separation between me and others. My family knows me as Hugs --so it is as much as my identity as any individual who has a nick name.
That said, in order to be a 'lie' it would have to be with the spirit of intent to do negative acts, to decieve and or to deprive others of their wealth, health and or welfare. Those who use multiple screen names in order to create problems, to hurt others--are those to whom I deem the liars and fakes. In my mind's eyes I see --it goes back to the spirit of intent of the use of fake names.
Just some thoughts.
Respectfully submitted for consideration,
Lady Hugs
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