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To: SI Brad who wrote (217)1/26/1998 4:13:00 PM
From: Cheeky Kid  Read Replies (2) of 32871
 
Brad,

I wanted to know your opinion on the use of NICKNAMES in chat groups. I have almost 10 years of On-line/NET/BBS experience. From my experience nicknames & handles are the norm in chat groups an have been since the beginning.

The thing that is bugging me, is the ignorance of the media regarding the use of nicknames. I have read newspaper articles about the use of nicknames in chat groups as if there was something sinister about it. I think the reporters that write these articles and people are new to the NET don't realize that the nickname/handle seems to be an off take from the CB Radio era.

If they have been computer/chat group users for a number of years, I don't think they would be making those comments.

I personally like my nick name, opposed to my real name, I think nicknames are COOL.

What are your thoughts on this subject? Oh, and what is your nickname?

Cheeky Kid
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