Someone took my handle

Anonymous-0 · Jul 18, 2010

I tried posting a message today and someone took my handle Dale L. . I guess I should have reserved it as mine. Just wondering if someone is trying a scam or this happens often?

ericlb · Jul 18, 2010

it happens some, dale is a pretty common name the initials could stand for something different than you too it would be a good idea to make a new name and reserve it imeadiatly so only you can use it

Oldmax · Jul 18, 2010

The name I go by is Dale but my first name is Maxwell thus "Oldmax" You might try finding a name or using part of Dale such as Old-Dale or dalexx using your birth year as the xx.

Keith Molden · Jul 18, 2010

Guess I'm gonna throw a wrench in the works by asking, What's wrong with using your given name. There usually isn't anyone else with it so it won't be coppied. Just my thoughts, Keith

Bob Bancroft · Jul 18, 2010

Notice that I agree. As I age, remembering my name is enough. How does one remember a "handle"? Is it a game,or do people think it helpssecurity, or keeps them more anonymous? Anyone who thinks they have much privacy today is deluded.

GeneMO · Jul 18, 2010

Someone took mine years ago, so I reserved this one. Funny thing is, I have never seen anyone since then post with my old handle?

Gene

Anonymous-0 · Jul 18, 2010

Had my unregistered handle taken a couple of times. Could use my name I guess but there are 7 seven Gary Wilsons in my bank alone good thing is I alwas say "not this Gary". Not trying to hide, but mabe I should!

IOWA NORTHEAST · Jul 18, 2010

I had that problem three times with this board. I personaly think it is more of a computer thing / automation.

I have never seen my handle used ever. It could easy be my isues with my computer being cleaned up, erasing cookies etc.

Absent Minded Farmer · Jul 18, 2010

Last time someone took my handle, I fell over! Jeez!

Flurette Farm · Jul 18, 2010

Well, if you didn't reserve it what could you expect. I'm sure it wasn't intentional so when you pick a new one "reserve" it.
PS. Pick one we like and you'll get responses....

Dutchman · Jul 18, 2010

Keith,
In my town there's 3 other guys with the same name as mind ... only the middle name is different .. { keeps mailman awake }

So I just use a easy name that I can remember and like ...

Mark

Keith Molden · Jul 18, 2010

Yes, I can see where that could happen. When we were stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, I had a bank account, deposited every month & checks started bouncing. Turned out there was another person with same 1st & last name but never could figure out why the account # mix up-they weren't the same, in fact our colors weren't the same LOL. Caused me quite a bit of trouble till one of the cashiers took my account home over the weekend and got it figured out. Wonder if they would do that these days, that was customer service. Keith

montidale · Jul 18, 2010

I guess I"ll change it to this one because it will be eazy to remember. And reserve it. Thanks for the input.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 18, 2010

I've had the nicknames "Buzz" or "Buzzman" since junior high...and the numbers just happen to be the year I graduated high school. Not hard to remember.

Now,if you DON'T have a nickname, I can understand how remembering your handle ould be difficult. But I'm not hiding from anyone; those who know me, know my nickname AND my handle, and those that don't know me...well, I have no reason to hide from folks who don't know me.

And privacy? Never gave that part much thought.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 18, 2010

noo one seems to want my handle.

Old Roy · Jul 18, 2010

That Handle isn't bad if taken for what it's meant to be. A little amusing But you probably have a whole bucket of em.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 18, 2010

bet I have removed a pickup load of them over the years, started when I was round 10, Im 56 now and still no end in sight, never knew they made so many rusted nuts.

JMS/.MN · Jul 18, 2010

You need to make only a minor change to keep it similar and keep using it. ie, mine was JMS/MN, and I inadvertently put a period in it when I registered, making it JMS/.MN. Have to use it that way now. Remember, this is computers, and one keystroke makes a big difference.

larry@stinescorner · Jul 18, 2010

my bosses nickname is buzzy, since junior high also!

Hurst · Jul 18, 2010

Try e-mailing the administrator on the site. Mine got taken a while back and I e-mailed the administrator and got mine back since no on posted wtih my name. It seems spammers or something have a computer program that grabs them or something.

Hurst

Richard H. · Jul 18, 2010

How about intranetcop....

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