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Title: Forum member masking names
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 20, 2018, 08:13:49 PM
I sure am happy to see a few old members drop the mask of a alias name on the forum and use something closer to their given name . I hope more do that. I know they seem fun but I think it has more integrity showing that you own what you say plus easier to remember who is who. But that is just me.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: roddster on January 20, 2018, 09:17:44 PM
  Well said..."Newbie"!!
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Rodster-500 on January 20, 2018, 09:24:12 PM
If it was a club forum and you needed to be a SAAC member to access it more people might be willing to use their names.  I prefer to have a level of anonymity when everything posted is open for anyone with internet access to see.  But that is just me.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 69mach351w on January 20, 2018, 09:38:03 PM
If it was a club forum and you needed to be a SAAC member to access it more people might be willing to use their names. I prefer to have a level of anonymity when everything posted is open for anyone with internet access to see. But that is just me.
+1
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 2112 on January 20, 2018, 09:38:14 PM
If it was a club forum and you needed to be a SAAC member to access it more people might be willing to use their names.  I prefer to have a level of anonymity when everything posted is open for anyone with internet access to see.  But that is just me.

+1

But if a member needs to contact me OR know who I am, just P/M me.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Chris Thauberger on January 20, 2018, 10:28:07 PM
BOO!

 ;D

Hope I didn't scare you too much.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 2112 on January 21, 2018, 02:26:58 AM
BOO!

 ;D

Hope I didn't scare you too much.

My business operates under my name. People search the name regularly (for obvious reasons).

 I have no desire to share my private interests with the people who do those searches.

But I don't have a problem sharing with members thru private messages.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Don Johnston on January 21, 2018, 03:54:51 AM
I sure am happy to see a few old members drop the mask of a alias name on the forum and use something closer to their given name . I hope more do that. I know they seem fun but I think it has more integrity showing that you own what you say plus easier to remember who is who. But that is just me.
+1  Citizens band radio handles instead of actual names  are so passe! 8)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: shelbymann1970 on January 21, 2018, 07:02:55 AM
When re-signing up I had talked to Bill via messenger and he asked that I try and use my same user name and not poach anyone elses so I didn't want to screw Gary Boehnlein by poaching his name  ;D  so I went with Shelbymann which is the same on many other forums so it transcends thru. Gary
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Bill on January 21, 2018, 09:27:34 AM
When re-signing up I had talked to Bill via messenger and he asked that I try and use my same user name and not poach anyone elses so I didn't want to screw Gary Boehnlein by poaching his name  ;D  so I went with Shelbymann which is the same on many other forums so it transcends thru. Gary

Gary,

   I think I was more worried about you or someone else with nefarious reasons to be signing up as Bob Gaines  ;)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 21, 2018, 12:31:39 PM
When re-signing up I had talked to Bill via messenger and he asked that I try and use my same user name and not poach anyone elses so I didn't want to screw Gary Boehnlein by poaching his name  ;D  so I went with Shelbymann which is the same on many other forums so it transcends thru. Gary

Gary,

   I think I was more worried about you or someone else with nefarious reasons to be signing up as Bob Gaines  ;)
Vern was already blocked trying .  :D
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: TLea on January 21, 2018, 01:11:11 PM
I considered signing up as Special Ed but realized I’d have to forget my punctuation skills  ;D
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: SteveFla on January 21, 2018, 02:04:42 PM
If it was a club forum and you needed to be a SAAC member to access it more people might be willing to use their names.  I prefer to have a level of anonymity when everything posted is open for anyone with internet access to see.  But that is just me.
I agree 100%. I don't like putting my name out into cyberland. Its too risky, especially in public forums like this one. It was already spammed by malicious porn sites the first few hours it was online again. Im also worried about people who post pics of their cars license tags or vin #s. Your home address is only a few key strokes away with limited personal information. Rodster-500 is right, lets just make this a members only forum.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 69mach351w on January 21, 2018, 03:15:05 PM
Some here take this putting their name out in cyberland very seriously, some don't.....
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 2112 on January 21, 2018, 05:57:28 PM
. Rodster-500 is right, lets just make this a members only forum.

This part I disagree with. This group and SAAC in general needs a constant flow of new members.

Making the forum private is not conducive to getting new people excited about the organization, the history and the cars.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350shelb on January 21, 2018, 06:23:00 PM
I  still cannot  understand how  some people do not  think this is a bad idea. 
 These days  you might as well post your home address and ssn   if you are going to surf forums with your  full name .

If  the bad dudes   were watching you  online   waiting for you to go to the next convention .   seems like an easy  home / shop  mark to hit .

 Yea  no real names here   but   that s just  my take.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on January 21, 2018, 08:10:24 PM
Think you can hide? This guy got tracked down from just having a decal on his car.
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1416481
The name on the decal and a check of his Facebook page led to a friends Facebook page who worked at Costco. That persons info was listed on this thread but he contacted to powers to be and they removed it.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 69mach351w on January 21, 2018, 08:13:45 PM
Think you can hide? This guy got tracked down from just having a decal on his car.
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1416481
What guy??  Can't see anything and I don't particularly want to become a member of calguns just to see the results ::)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 21, 2018, 10:16:29 PM
I  still cannot  understand how  some people do not  think this is a bad idea. 
 These days  you might as well post your home address and ssn   if you are going to surf forums with your  full name .

If  the bad dudes   were watching you  online   waiting for you to go to the next convention .   seems like an easy  home / shop  mark to hit .

 Yea  no real names here   but   that s just  my take.
I know a very small minority can hide behind a generic screen name and act up because they think no other forum members know who they are. Many times it is someone trying to troll. I started to say a "newbie " but that is what we all are now  ;)  The anonymity of trollers or those of dishonorable intent is my main beef. I know some don't post their full name like I do but a shorten version which is just as good IMO it helps knowing who's who from a social stand point. Tlea comes to mind for Tim Lea. Oops I let the cat out of the bag  :o .  What about the people who post on facebook about every little thing they do . Going to the grocery store ,to a movie let alone going to a convention.  How about those that decorate their car trailer with Cobras ,Boss motifs etc. indicating what might be inside like a giant menu for a bad guy? Now that is asking for it.   
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Don Johnston on January 21, 2018, 10:27:47 PM
Paranoia will destroy ya.  Your neighbors, friends, mechanics, relatives insurance company employees, etc. know your cars and where you live. Order parts?  No secrets there about what you got.    Get good insurance, join the NRA with license and training, alarm and camera everything and hope for the best.  Meanwhile, enjoy the forum discussion and knowledge. 

It would good to know the names and talk with these people at the conventions and not have to try to guess who they are. 

This is a great to site to have and read.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Brad Griffith on January 21, 2018, 11:49:56 PM
I sure am happy to see a few old members drop the mask of a alias name on the forum and use something closer to their given name . I hope more do that. I know they seem fun but I think it has more integrity showing that you own what you say plus easier to remember who is who. But that is just me.

Ditto that!
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 1109RWHP on January 21, 2018, 11:55:38 PM
Who the H is Bob Gaines? ;)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 2112 on January 22, 2018, 12:43:48 AM
Paranoia will destroy ya.  Your neighbors, friends, mechanics, relatives insurance company employees, etc. know your cars and where you live. Order parts?  No secrets there about what you got.    Get good insurance, join the NRA with license and training, alarm and camera everything and hope for the best.  Meanwhile, enjoy the forum discussion and knowledge. 

It would good to know the names and talk with these people at the conventions and not have to try to guess who they are. 

This is a great to site to have and read.

None of those issues are my concern.

I don't want certain people (employees being one group) knowing what my private interests are. If I have 3500 posts here under my name, and they search my name (fairly unique name) they are almost assuredly going to learn information about me I prefer to keep private.

Once I retire (years away) I will feel differently.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 557 on January 22, 2018, 01:25:27 AM
I just use my cars serial# as it is all about the car anyway...
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: TedS on January 22, 2018, 07:01:21 AM
OK already!! I certainly don't want to be considered paranoid, a troll, or lack integrity. That's a lot of assumptions based on something so simple. We weren't masking our name, we were following suit with MOST everyone else here. Some of you already have a large internet presence because of your professional affiliation with the hobby. Having your true name here probably helps your business, and that's OK with me.

The internet is a powerful tool, in good ways and bad. When I search on my name it returns a lot of details and some totally false information. If someone chooses not to use some form of their true name here that should not make them a second-class citizen or immediately considered to have ill-intent.

Just a question, if you're not just a little paranoid how come so few put their gender, age and location in their profile?

Ted
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: shelbydoug on January 22, 2018, 08:22:35 AM
I want to know how Illiana from Russia got my email and why she thinks I need Viagara? I mean I've got a 347 with dual quads. Maybe she's confused? Sounds like Capt Dave is involved somehow if you ask me?
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350shelb on January 22, 2018, 08:50:51 AM
I  still cannot  understand how  some people do not  think this is a bad idea. 
 These days  you might as well post your home address and ssn   if you are going to surf forums with your  full name .

If  the bad dudes   were watching you  online   waiting for you to go to the next convention .   seems like an easy  home / shop  mark to hit .

 Yea  no real names here   but   that s just  my take.
I know a very small minority can hide behind a generic screen name and act up because they think no other forum members know who they are.  How about those that decorate their car trailer with Cobras ,Boss motifs etc. indicating what might be inside like a giant menu for a bad guy? Now that is asking for it.

Well that is my point  I will show up with a  plain white trailer .. and not be advertising  whats inside .

If  you know me when i pull in....... its not because my real name is on the side of the trailer .

Phil

Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 22, 2018, 02:23:27 PM
OK already!! I certainly don't want to be considered paranoid, a troll, or lack integrity. That's a lot of assumptions based on something so simple. We weren't masking our name, we were following suit with MOST everyone else here. Some of you already have a large internet presence because of your professional affiliation with the hobby. Having your true name here probably helps your business, and that's OK with me.

The internet is a powerful tool, in good ways and bad. When I search on my name it returns a lot of details and some totally false information. If someone chooses not to use some form of their true name here that should not make them a second-class citizen or immediately considered to have ill-intent.

Just a question, if you're not just a little paranoid how come so few put their gender, age and location in their profile?

Ted
It it is a reality that a few bad actors use the anonymous screen name as a shield. FYI this not just a supposition but common knowledge with long time members based on past incidences. Some worse then others. Unfortunately others with honorable intent use a anonymous screen name also. It is therefore hard sometimes  to tell the difference because of the anonymity . Time on the clock helps some to understand a persons intentions and what they are about. That is why I would like to see more using a closer approximation of their real name. Even like TedS. That is just me and understand others my think differently. When I joined the first forum shortly after it was put online years ago I also had a anonymous CB handle screen name . It was just because everyone else was doing it that way. One of the forum moderators at the time did not like something I was saying and chose to call me out over my opinion thinking I wouldn't stand behind my convictions and hide behind a anonymous screen name. I changed my anonymous screen name right then and there . He still hid behind his. That was and still is my reason to own what I say for good or for bad. I know that my point of view does not fit everyone. Others have their own reasons . Each has to make a choice what makes the best sense for THEM.  That still doesn't keep me from wanting my druthers  :D .
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Don Johnston on January 22, 2018, 03:09:35 PM
Anyone who knows me from the conventions already knows that I am nuts! What did CS say about naming the GT350?  Same here.  8)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: TLea on January 22, 2018, 05:04:49 PM

 Tlea comes to mind for Tim Lea. Oops I let the cat out of the bag  :o .
Not a problem. I've got nothing to hide and a good security system and big nasty dog will take care of the rest. Viagra sales people I can hang up on. Plus they aren't as annoying as tire kickers
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350hr on January 22, 2018, 05:13:23 PM
    News Flash,

         gt350hr   is none other than Randy Gillis who is hiding behind the license plate number of his '66GT350H. He's too old and stuck in his ways to change his screen name. Good thing is he usually signs his posts as  Randy. Now everybody knows who this guy is.

   Randy
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 427heaven on January 22, 2018, 05:55:46 PM
Only knuckleheads and people who drive slow cars don't know who he is,or newbies oooops I am a NEWB as well according to the new site :-\
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: BGlover67 on January 22, 2018, 06:05:22 PM
Only knuckleheads and people who drive slow cars don't know who he is,or newbies oooops I am a NEWB as well according to the new site :-\

For the newbies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9vYDK5-AyU

Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 5S545 on January 22, 2018, 06:14:01 PM
If it was a club forum and you needed to be a SAAC member to access it more people might be willing to use their names.  I prefer to have a level of anonymity when everything posted is open for anyone with internet access to see.  But that is just me.

+about a million
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 5S545 on January 22, 2018, 06:19:23 PM
. Rodster-500 is right, lets just make this a members only forum.

This part I disagree with. This group and SAAC in general needs a constant flow of new members.

Making the forum private is not conducive to getting new people excited about the organization, the history and the cars.

Yes, a huge part of the value of the forum is the new folks who are looking for help, hopefully BEFORE they buy a Shelby!
They often cause discussions that lead to new knowledge.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Special Ed on January 22, 2018, 06:21:58 PM
after reading this post i decided to  hurry up & register my name before someone else took it!   ::)  ;)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 427heaven on January 22, 2018, 06:22:23 PM
In my neck of the woods we put stickers stating the obvious- NOTHING IN THIS TRAILER IS WORTH YOUR LIFE- That way the bad guys have been warned. Friends have mentioned that if a warning sign has been ignored,locks and alarms have been ignored, that sometimes bad things happen to those doing things they shouldn't be doing. The legal system agrees. Don't tread on me still rings clear.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Chris Thauberger on January 22, 2018, 06:23:29 PM
after reading this post i decided to  hurry up & register my name before someone else took it!   ::)  ;)


I don’t think you have anything to worry about.  ;)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 69 GT350 Vert on January 22, 2018, 06:40:01 PM
I had an identity crisis when I registered.  I used to be 94Cobra, but am no longer since I sold that car. 
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 69mach351w on January 22, 2018, 07:30:34 PM
And this thread goes on and on and on..............................
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: QuickSilverShelby on January 22, 2018, 08:49:07 PM
Seriously??? I could stick with my super, awesome cool handle "QuickSilverShelby" or I could have gone with my real name "Doug".  I like my name but damn.... "QuickSilverShelby" is just way too cool to throw by the wayside ;D

QSS
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: cbrown on January 22, 2018, 09:38:24 PM
Just like special ed   I'm back before that other Chris brown took my id!!!!   lol

chris
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Rodster-500 on January 22, 2018, 09:51:22 PM
Just to clarify.

I never suggest this be a members only forum, what I said is IF this was a members only forum, folks might be more willing to use their real name.  See my original comment below.

Quote
If it was a club forum and you needed to be a SAAC member to access it more people might be willing to use their names.  I prefer to have a level of anonymity when everything posted is open for anyone with internet access to see.  But that is just me.

That being said, if this was a SAAC members only forum, fully supported by the club, I'm sure there would be a way to have some public areas where anyone could visit could post a question or comment without being a club member.

Even if there wasn't a way for the public to access the forum, the SAAC homepage, which anyone can visit, lists the contact information for the registrars.

So what we have a is a public forum for anyone and a club for dues paying members.  If and how you want to participate in either, is up to you.  There are no stated rules or requirement for user names on this forum.  Simple.

Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350hr on January 23, 2018, 12:31:54 PM
    I don't get what the big deal is. Movie stars change their names and so do SAAC stars , others don't care to. It is still a free country. I am on several other sites and VERY few members use their actual names, less than 10% I'm sure.  A screen name doesn't change the way I respond to someone.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 69mach351w on January 23, 2018, 06:50:05 PM
Ok Bob G, it's your turn............. :o
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on January 23, 2018, 08:19:47 PM
Only knuckleheads and people who drive slow cars don't know who he is,or newbies oooops I am a NEWB as well according to the new site :-\

For the newbies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9vYDK5-AyU
Like the new name “BiGLOVER”, 👍
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Don Johnston on January 23, 2018, 08:25:10 PM
For the life of me, I cannot figure why no one has registered under "Pookie".  You can insure a protected identity here with it!  ::)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: BGlover67 on January 23, 2018, 08:36:08 PM
Only knuckleheads and people who drive slow cars don't know who he is,or newbies oooops I am a NEWB as well according to the new site :-\

For the newbies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9vYDK5-AyU
Like the new name “BiGLOVER”, 👍

Steve that's BGlover, though many women have thought to call me that. ;)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Vernon Estes on January 23, 2018, 08:39:40 PM
When re-signing up I had talked to Bill via messenger and he asked that I try and use my same user name and not poach anyone elses so I didn't want to screw Gary Boehnlein by poaching his name  ;D  so I went with Shelbymann which is the same on many other forums so it transcends thru. Gary

Gary,

   I think I was more worried about you or someone else with nefarious reasons to be signing up as Bob Gaines  ;)
Vern was already blocked trying .  :D

You have to admit, It would have been funny.

Just wanted to be you for a day!!!
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: NC TRACKRAT on January 23, 2018, 08:54:05 PM
FWIW, prefer anonymity. I don't do Facebook, don't Tweet, don't Instagram, don't use my real name on any forums, don't bank on-line, don't pay bills on-line.  Too many bad dudes out there in cyberspace.   
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 2112 on January 23, 2018, 09:46:10 PM
Only knuckleheads and people who drive slow cars don't know who he is,or newbies oooops I am a NEWB as well according to the new site :-\

For the newbies:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9vYDK5-AyU
Like the new name “BiGLOVER”, 👍

Steve that's BGlover, though many women have thought to call me that. ;)

 8)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: C6ZZGT on January 24, 2018, 12:38:20 AM
If I had known I could have a CB HANDLE name I might have taken one ! I don`t think I have ever tried to "hide" from anything i`ve posted just because I did not use my name. I use this moniker on all forums.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: QuickSilverShelby on January 24, 2018, 09:55:59 AM
FWIW, prefer anonymity. I don't do Facebook, don't Tweet, don't Instagram, don't use my real name on any forums, don't bank on-line, don't pay bills on-line.  Too many bad dudes out there in cyberspace.
You got that right.  One of the most important things is the world is information and protecting that valuable information.

Look at the recent crash of theses forums.  So much valuable information and it wasn't protected.  Now it's all gone.

QSS
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Chris Thauberger on January 24, 2018, 10:01:24 AM
Why do you all suppose it say about the forum members(some) that this is the most read and replied to thread on a SHELBY forum?

 :o
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Shane on January 24, 2018, 12:04:07 PM
I sure am happy to see a few old members drop the mask of a alias name on the forum and use something closer to their given name . I hope more do that.

Agreed, but I was briefly tempted to re-register as Gob Baines, just to mess with you.

(Counting down to someone doing that in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 427heaven on January 24, 2018, 02:11:12 PM
No one is running or hiding from anything on here..... Oh with 1 exception maybe POOKIE :(
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 24, 2018, 07:18:42 PM
I sure am happy to see a few old members drop the mask of a alias name on the forum and use something closer to their given name . I hope more do that.

Agreed, but I was briefly tempted to re-register as Gob Baines, just to mess with you.

(Counting down to someone doing that in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...)
Thanks but no thanks.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: robert campbell on January 25, 2018, 12:32:45 AM
I have always used my real name on any forum I join.  No need to hide and always try to be respectful and "be careful what you say as you may need to eat those words later".  When posting your words are forever.....

I don't tweet or Facebook, but do bank online and use my credit card over the phone!!  Wow, I am flying way to close to the sun!!  Now, if I just had a cell phone.....

Rob
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: shelbydoug on January 25, 2018, 08:08:45 AM
Yes, you should get one. It's a phone? I was trying to figure out what kind of a thing-a-magig it was. I know it keeps taking pictures of me looking at it? How do you turn that around. It keeps beeping too. I had to put it in the toilet to make it stop.

Incidentally, how do I know that you are Robert Campbell and Bop Bob is Gaines? You could have just picked those names and you could be Pookie? I don't know what anyone looks like?

Who's to say my real name isn't ShelbyDoug?
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 69mach351w on January 25, 2018, 10:44:04 AM
In my neck of the woods we put stickers stating the obvious- NOTHING IN THIS TRAILER IS WORTH YOUR LIFE- That way the bad guys have been warned. Friends have mentioned that if a warning sign has been ignored,locks and alarms have been ignored, that sometimes bad things happen to those doing things they shouldn't be doing. The legal system agrees. Don't tread on me still rings clear.
LMAO, I LOVE THIS!!!
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350hr on January 25, 2018, 03:25:05 PM
  I am going to keep my screen name and keep  "hiding" behind it. This is after all    'Merica   where Larry the Cable guy's real name ain't Larry and EVERYBODY knows who he is.
     Randy
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: J_Speegle on January 25, 2018, 09:41:42 PM
In my neck of the woods we put stickers stating the obvious- NOTHING IN THIS TRAILER IS WORTH YOUR LIFE- That way the bad guys have been warned. Friends have mentioned that if a warning sign has been ignored,locks and alarms have been ignored, that sometimes bad things happen to those doing things they shouldn't be doing................ The legal system agrees......................

You must have moved somewhat recently
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 427heaven on January 25, 2018, 11:07:24 PM
Hello Jeff good to here from you again. You saw the HOOD all my neighbors are real straight shooters literally and figuratively. Surrounded by all forms of the long arm of the law. From local sheriffs to well right up there at the top of the protection agencies. So most forms of military-government officials-outlaws-sports figures etc all use different names, some for fun, some for not so fun things if they wanted to throw their names out there they would. In America we all do things differently for various reasons. Hope to see you again be well.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: robert campbell on January 26, 2018, 01:17:58 AM
Yes, you should get one. It's a phone? I was trying to figure out what kind of a thing-a-magig it was. I know it keeps taking pictures of me looking at it? How do you turn that around. It keeps beeping too. I had to put it in the toilet to make it stop.

Incidentally, how do I know that you are Robert Campbell and Bop Bob is Gaines? You could have just picked those names and you could be Pookie? I don't know what anyone looks like?

Who's to say my real name isn't ShelbyDoug?

Ah, but the bad guys who look me up will find out that I am really Robert Campbell.  So if you want to find out as a good guy.....  Yup, my name is Robert Campbell.  Well I guess you will need my fingerprint and retinal scan with a picture and my SSN and my birth certificate.......

All this to hide behind a handle....  On a forum that is innocent in nature with nice people who should say what they mean and stand behind what they say.  Paranoia is paralysis to the ninth degree. Time to dig a septic tank shelter in Montana??  PO box next and an arsenal of machine guns.  Heck with those small arms!  Go big or go home!!

Oh crap, that ought to open up a whole another discussion!!  From a guy who does not own a gun!!  And is a moderate who hopes to trust in his country.....  The greatest country in the world and home of the free because of the brave!

Robert Campbell
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: shelbydoug on January 26, 2018, 07:28:07 AM
Personally I have no problem with whatever someone wants to call themselves.  In your case, it is a common name.

In a Google search I came up with at least 100 people with the same name. Might as well be John Smith? So in this case it doesn't reveal very much. A unique screen name in fact I think can be more specific or in fact be more revealing?

I haven't searched the screen name, Rumpelstiltskin but I'll bet you a nickle it is pretty common too? Remember the story of Rapunzel? Who would have ever guessed a name like that?

Call yourself whatever you would like. It doesn't matter?

Next we're gonna' have a guy signing in as Rick Kopec. What do we do with that one? Jacques Hughoff is just as good? Personally I liked 4Q. That one really pissed people off.  ;D

Incidentally, I just checked and all three of those screen names are still available. You'd better hurry. They are all sure to be in demand now?

Ooops! Sorry this took so long to post...the server crashed again. Good thing I didn't include a picture? It might have exploded? I think an hour to upload just text is a little much don't you?
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: kjspeed on January 26, 2018, 09:58:36 AM
Go through the hell of identity theft one time and see if you aren't more careful about sharing personally identifiable information anywhere online. Not trying to be critical of anyone here, just saying...  ;)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: FL SAAC on January 27, 2018, 08:18:17 AM
my new name will be BOND.................JAMES BOND......................................by the way FYI shaken not stirred................
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: robert campbell on January 27, 2018, 06:48:18 PM
Go through the hell of identity theft one time and see if you aren't more careful about sharing personally identifiable information anywhere online. Not trying to be critical of anyone here, just saying...  ;)

Been there done that.  In this day and age you need to be vigilant and prepared.  My name is noting in my mind as far as privacy on the net is concerned.  Constant monitoring of your charging activity is the only way to protect yourself.

Let's see!!!  From now on my name is Carrol Shelby/Iacocca/Ford!!  Go big or go home!  Please donate to my Iacocca award foundation, send me chili recipes, and yup of course the Ford foundation!!
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 69mach351w on January 27, 2018, 06:55:46 PM
Go through the hell of identity theft one time and see if you aren't more careful about sharing personally identifiable information anywhere online. Not trying to be critical of anyone here, just saying...  ;)

Been there done that.  In this day and age you need to be vigilant and prepared.  My name is noting in my mind as far as privacy on the net is concerned.  Constant monitoring of your charging activity is the only way to protect yourself.

Let's see!!!  From now on my name is Carrol Shelby/Iacocca/Ford!!  Go big or go home!  Please donate to my Iacocca award foundation, send me chili recipes, and yup of course the Ford foundation!!
First you need to start by spelling Carroll's name right....with 2 LL's ;D
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: robert campbell on January 28, 2018, 12:34:14 AM
Oh crap, now the bad guys can find out I am a fake!!!  Again, who cares! Use your name.  No harm will befall you from that simple act on a forum of fine Ford cars!

Now I am back to my carpeted septic tank in the middle of Montana!!  with a connection to the web.........

Rob
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on February 07, 2018, 11:55:54 AM
finding my birth certificate is a true joy, when i went to get a passport i found out that I don't have one, instead I have a "Certificate of Birth Registration. The date on the actual original certificate says "approved March 1, 1907" So I think look pretty good for almost 110 years old
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: shelbydoug on February 07, 2018, 11:57:34 AM
finding my birth certificate is a true joy, when i went to get a passport i found out that I don't have one, instead I have a "Certificate of Birth Registration. The date on the actual original certificate says "approved March 1, 1907" So I think look pretty good for almost 110 years old

WOW! I couldn't tell at all? You probably used a lot of sun block right?
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Doug C on February 07, 2018, 11:58:56 AM
Just adding a post to someday move from newbie...
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on February 07, 2018, 02:05:45 PM
finding my birth certificate is a true joy, when i went to get a passport i found out that I don't have one, instead I have a "Certificate of Birth Registration. The date on the actual original certificate says "approved March 1, 1907" So I think look pretty good for almost 110 years old

WOW! I couldn't tell at all? You probably used a lot of sun block right?
I have skin so pale that albinos are jealous 8)
 
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350hr on February 07, 2018, 05:44:43 PM
  I'm still hiding as a newbie.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: mark p on February 07, 2018, 09:18:53 PM
... So I think look pretty good for almost 110 years old

Maybe you need to write a book!
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: jguyer on February 07, 2018, 09:48:31 PM
finding my birth certificate is a true joy, when i went to get a passport i found out that I don't have one, instead I have a "Certificate of Birth Registration. The date on the actual original certificate says "approved March 1, 1907" So I think look pretty good for almost 110 years old
You only need to be 35 to run for president, but you will need to find the long form of your birth certificate.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on February 07, 2018, 10:26:27 PM
Unfortunately the District of Colombia does not give them, or any birth certificate for that matter. Only a Certificate of Birth Registration. But I got a copy of the hospital Birth Certificate (Not legal for any identification) and the hospital bill $150.50. 8)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Don Johnston on February 08, 2018, 01:02:23 AM
I was born in Hawaii so I guess lots of people believe that I need a birth certificate from Kenya. ::)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on February 08, 2018, 06:53:16 AM
Got one of those
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: shelbydoug on February 08, 2018, 07:33:46 AM
Unfortunately the District of Colombia does not give them, or any birth certificate for that matter. Only a Certificate of Birth Registration. But I got a copy of the hospital Birth Certificate (Not legal for any identification) and the hospital bill $150.50. 8)

Is the bill marked paid or is it in dispute? I thought Kenya was a rapper? What do I know? I thought it was Al Abama? Jee-ze! ::)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350hr on February 08, 2018, 12:08:12 PM
 I have revealed my true identity under my post count on the left side. That is the best I can do. Call me by either just don't call me late for dinner!
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: KR Convertible on February 08, 2018, 12:37:30 PM
+1 Mine has been there since I heard someone else being called out for "hiding behind a screen name".  Nothing to hide!
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350hr on February 08, 2018, 01:01:14 PM
   Paul I actually did copy your idea.  Makes it simple . Thanks for the idea.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: KR Convertible on February 08, 2018, 01:09:13 PM
No problem.  I wish more people gave a little info about location.  Even just a state.  And, no aroused doesn't count!
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: shelbydoug on February 15, 2018, 01:34:46 PM
I told everyone my real name. The reaction was, WTF is that? Better off with a reputation.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 15, 2018, 01:56:45 PM
I told everyone my real name. The reaction was, WTF is that? Better off with a reputation.
Well you you sure have that . ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350hr on February 15, 2018, 03:30:37 PM
No problem.  I wish more people gave a little info about location.  Even just a state.  And, no aroused doesn't count!

   Point well taken Paul, I amended mine to near Disneyland which is correct.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: KR Convertible on February 15, 2018, 03:38:43 PM
I thought yours was on there.  It would be handy on bulky items posted in the "for sale" section, or if someone needed help and you knew they were close.
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: gt350hr on February 15, 2018, 03:42:35 PM
  I'm within eye and ear shot of the evening fireworks ( loud) . Almost everyone knows where Disneyland is. LOL
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: KR Convertible on February 15, 2018, 03:45:39 PM
I get Disneyland and Disneyworld confused but it says Anaheim in your profile. 
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: shelbydoug on February 15, 2018, 03:51:38 PM
I told everyone my real name. The reaction was, WTF is that? Better off with a reputation.
Well you you sure have that . ;)  ;D

That's why I drive fast with the lights off. It's harder to hit a moving target.  ;)
Title: Re: Forum member masking names
Post by: 69mach351w on February 15, 2018, 08:52:12 PM
  I'm within eye and ear shot of the evening fireworks ( loud) . Almost everyone knows where Disneyland is. LOL
In Fla ;D