Why do Lifer's like to drop real first names?

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Ness

Diamond Member
Jul 10, 2002
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When you know someone a bit better then it shows more respect by referring to them by their name rather than a handle.
Additionally, I see most people doing it when they are talking directly to someone rather than to the group. As if I said "Chris, I find your post intriguing, but I don't understand why it is such an issue." Although there may be other people named Chris here, they message was for you and it's not worth my time to open up a PM to type out a response.

That all sounded a bit more coherant in my head, but I think that should give you the idea.

Personally, some of my friends actually call me Ness, because I (used to, at least) resemble the game character. My name is in my profile if you really want to call me by that, though.
 

Red Dawn

Elite Member
Jun 4, 2001
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Originally posted by: alkemyst


However I am 32 years old. I'd say I could probably outright crush most here.
Yeah so you say..time and time again
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loup garou

Lifer
Feb 17, 2000
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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: alkemyst


However I am 32 years old. I'd say I could probably outright crush most here.
Yeah so you say..time and time again
rolleye.gif
You better watch out, he might rip your arms off and beat you to a bloody pulp with them.
 

Red Dawn

Elite Member
Jun 4, 2001
57,529
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Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: alkemyst


However I am 32 years old. I'd say I could probably outright crush most here.
Yeah so you say..time and time again
rolleye.gif
You better watch out, he might rip your arms off and beat you to a bloody pulp with them.
No way, I'm an E-Thug too!!
rolleye.gif
 

Richdog

Golden Member
Feb 10, 2003
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My nickname used to be Dirtydog. Then it changed to Richdog. My real name is Richard if no-one guessed.:beer:
 

alkemyst

No Lifer
Feb 13, 2001
83,769
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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: alkemyst


However I am 32 years old. I'd say I could probably outright crush most here.
Yeah so you say..time and time again
rolleye.gif
You better watch out, he might rip your arms off and beat you to a bloody pulp with them.
No way, I'm an E-Thug too!!
rolleye.gif

soooo sorry to hear that.

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sandorski

No Lifer
Oct 10, 1999
70,785
6,345
126
It is a common misconception amongst noobs that 10k posts is all you need to gain "Lifer" status. This is far from the truth! There is a test, you fail, post get reset to 0. Start studying noobs, you can't nef your way to greatness! :D