Sparrow
Veteran
ebay; why do people use all these pseudonyms for ebay?
Brian Puccio
Well-known
Why do they use pseudonyms for themselves? 
Bob Michaels
nobody special
Why do they use pseudonyms for themselves?![]()
and will not disclose their location? even what country they are in.
dogberryjr
[Pithy phrase]
and will not disclose their location? even what country they are in.
And refuse to give their PINs and mothers' maiden names??
dogberryjr
[Pithy phrase]
But to answer Stewart's question, at this point, I think it's mostly some weird tradition.
thegman
Veteran
I think some forums discourage/ban the mentioning of other sites on their site, as it's free advertising for a competitor. At least, that used to be the case, I think nowadays though, it's just a way of having a dig at something you don't like, such as 'fleabay' or 'M$'.
btgc
Veteran
Why do they use pseudonyms for themselves?![]()
This were brilliant! Ironically, responded by one with real name (at least, it looks real!)
dave lackey
Veteran
ebay; why do people use all these pseudonyms for ebay?
Because there is no electronic black tape to cover the name up?
loquax ludens
Well-known
ebay; why do people use all these pseudonyms for ebay?
What difference does it make?
ramosa
B&W
ebay; why do people use all these pseudonyms for ebay?
and this question is coming from someone named "sparrow"?
It's fashionable to hate ebay.
Gumby
Veteran
What's ebay?
Sejanus.Aelianus
Veteran
It's Yorkshire dialect: "eee Bay Gum"

Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
and this question is coming from someone named "sparrow"?
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His name is clearly stated in his posts: Stewart McBride. Sparrow is just a username for the site. Most people online are cowards who hide behind their usernames, I respect Stewart for posting his real name, unlike so many others.
Spleenrippa
Yes, Right There
His name is clearly stated in his posts: Stewart McBride. Sparrow is just a username for the site. Most people online are cowards who hide behind their usernames, I respect Stewart for posting his real name, unlike so many others.
I got my first computer when in 1990, I was 6. I had my first modem a year or two later. I was dialing into BBS' when most of my peers were on the level of "watch Jane run."
I've been the "Spleenrippa" for so long that it's not hiding anymore- neither of us can exist without the other
Sparrow
Veteran
and this question is coming from someone named "sparrow"?
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I would refer you to Chris's answer ...
loquax ludens
Well-known
His name is clearly stated in his posts: Stewart McBride. Sparrow is just a username for the site. Most people online are cowards who hide behind their usernames, I respect Stewart for posting his real name, unlike so many others.
Many people value privacy more than you apparently do. Most people do not mind sharing their identity with others they interact with directly. They simply may not wish to expose themselves to the entire world.
It is not cowardly to prefer privacy to a "facebook" existence.
loquax ludens
Well-known
ebay; why do people use all these pseudonyms for ebay?
The identity of buyer and seller on ebay is revealed to each. Why should anyone else know who you are?
Sejanus.Aelianus
Veteran
It is not cowardly to prefer privacy to a "facebook" existence.
Perhaps not, but it helps.
MikeL
Go Fish
Chriscrawfordphoto said:Most people online are cowards who hide behind their usernames
Privacy equals cowardice?
This is just an internet forum, right?
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