Phoenix84
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Post by Phoenix84 on Aug 15, 2013 11:27:18 GMT -5
This ocasionally comes up, but I thought it would be fun and interesting to explain what significance (if any) your username/avatar here on proboards has to you. What do you think it says about you?
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Baby Fawkes
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Post by Baby Fawkes on Aug 15, 2013 12:00:30 GMT -5
Mine was just a nickname I was given when we would go on tour with a group of motorcyclists. Nothing much else to it, but it stuck
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 12:06:11 GMT -5
I changed from "do tell..." to "beerwench" after I tried it on as a Halloween or St. Patrick's Day costume.
I think it is a better representation of myself over my original moniker, which I chose because it was gender-neutral.
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Sum Dum Gai
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Aug 15, 2013 12:06:54 GMT -5
I stole mine from my wife. I used to be AF Bum, but I joined these boards after I separated from the Air Force, so I needed something else, and couldn't think of anything I liked more than her handle, so I stole it figuring she would never know about these boards anyway. The avatar is a picture I found by doing a google image search for Dark Honor. It's a My Little Pony named Dark Honor, that was done by an artist on Deviant Art.
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tractor
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Post by tractor on Aug 15, 2013 12:07:37 GMT -5
I collect antique tractors.
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resolution
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Post by resolution on Aug 15, 2013 12:09:08 GMT -5
Mine was a nickname, but when I invited a real life friend to the boards that might recognize it I changed it to a seasonal name. I planned to figure out something else after the season ended but I never got around to it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 12:12:15 GMT -5
The first online message board I joined was a forum for the care of bearded dragons, which I joined right after getting my bearded dragon, which I named Archie when my brother suggested I name him Archibald. I liked it and it has been my online identity since.
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milee
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Post by milee on Aug 15, 2013 12:15:17 GMT -5
The name is a combination of my name and some other things. The avatar is my coloring and a pretty good likeness of what I looked like when I was in my 20s. The bummer is that I'm not in my 20's now. Apparently ProBoard's avatar making system doesn't allow you to put on the little wrinkles at the corners of your eyes and freckles on your nose, which would be needed to make the avatar look like me now.  |
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Jaguar
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Fear does not stop death. It stops life.
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Post by Jaguar on Aug 15, 2013 12:17:27 GMT -5
I studied gemology and I'm heavily into spiritual & meditation things. Sugilite my nic is a gemstone, that's metaphysical healing properties goes with what I'm into. The Avatar changes a lot but mainly will have something to do with meditation or Zen.
I started out on MSN with IthacaBlue and also Keishi . Ithaca is a peak vein of Blue Turquoise at Kingman, Arizona. Keishi is the by-product of freshwater cultured Pearl farming.
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Martivir
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Post by Martivir on Aug 15, 2013 12:19:11 GMT -5
I'm a bit of a nerd and one day I was flipping through my Dungeons and Dragons book Dragonomicon. I was looking for a name for my character when I saw the section that did Draconic to English. Martivir means peace.
As for the avatar it's the closest I could get to me. In real life I had dyed my hair blue. It's not now but it's still short. I also wear glasses. So it's how I see myself when I look in the mirror.
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Lizard Queen
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Post by Lizard Queen on Aug 15, 2013 12:26:16 GMT -5
My brother used to call me lizard, because, well older brothers tend to be like that. Also, I live in Michigan, so I am a Michigan lizard.
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hoops902
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Post by hoops902 on Aug 15, 2013 12:34:50 GMT -5
I have 902 small hoop piercings all over my body.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 12:36:33 GMT -5
Reaaaalllllyyyyyy........  |
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Sum Dum Gai
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Aug 15, 2013 12:36:33 GMT -5
His scrotum looks like a sparkly pine cone, but you have to get him really blasted before he'll text you a pic.
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NancysSummerSip
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Joined: Dec 19, 2010 19:19:42 GMT -5
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Today's Mood: Full of piss and vinegar
Favorite Drink: Anything with ice
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Aug 15, 2013 12:46:02 GMT -5
His scrotum looks like a sparkly pine cone, but you have to get him really blasted before he'll text you a pic. <<Makes a note to keep Hoops sober>> Combination of my name and location and the fact that all you damned Northerners seem to like to come here, clog our road and spend your money. Not that spending your money here is a bad thing. As for the avatar, I'm a trained baker and freelance food writer. Life must have carbs and chocolate. |
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kittensaver
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We cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love. - Mother Teresa
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Post by kittensaver on Aug 15, 2013 12:49:07 GMT -5
I think mine is pretty obvious!  (I volunteer as a neo-natal bottle feeder for my local cat rescue agency. I work FT so I can only take 3-4 litters a year. I'm on #4 right now - it's been a crazy kitten season. But I wish I could do more . . . ) |
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alabamagal
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Post by alabamagal on Aug 15, 2013 12:53:50 GMT -5
I had a username on another site that was "gal". I live in GA.
Avatar is just a picture I like. I am an avid boater and diver from my days growing up in FL. The avatar has a sailboat, but I am not really into sailing, I just liked the pic.
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Regis
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Post by Regis on Aug 15, 2013 12:56:07 GMT -5
His scrotum looks like a sparkly pine cone, but you have to get him really blasted before he'll text you a pic. |
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The Captain
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Hugs are good...
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Location: State of confusion
Favorite Drink: Whinnnne
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Post by The Captain on Aug 15, 2013 13:02:36 GMT -5
Back in the dark ages before the internet existed one of my friends ran a subscription based, dial in bulletin board service that was free for women to join (the male to female ratio was, like, 40-1). Every woman who joined the board was immediatly bombarded by all the tech geeks trying to get a date so they had a reason to leave their parents basement.
I specifically choose a handle that would lead others to think I'm likely a guy so I could participate as a percieved equal instead of a target. It worked. I've stuck with it since then.
The avatar was posted by Virgil when he was on one of his snow leopard rants and I just fell in love with it (it seems to fit me). He was able to suspend his irrational feelings in this area long enough to help me get it set up as my avatar. I consider it as his first step on a path toward healing... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 13:02:54 GMT -5
He's "friendly"!! |
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greeniis10
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Post by greeniis10 on Aug 15, 2013 13:04:59 GMT -5
I have green eyes (it's always been my distinguishing and unique feature as no one else on either of my parent's sides of the family has green eyes; I had 2 grandparents with blue) and instead of putting "eyes" or a variation of the word in my name I added to "ii"s. My avatar is the truck I wish I had but in reality don't want to have something as nice due to the vast number of idiot drivers and clueless parkers. I have a nice truck now but it is a 2003 so a few minor imperfections I can live with. Yes, I'm attached to my vehicle. I'm doxie-like in that regard and I'm ok with it.  |
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Sum Dum Gai
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Aug 15, 2013 13:13:02 GMT -5
Really friendly, and open minded. Just be glad I only told you what they look like, instead of describing them with my other four senses.
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Wisconsin Beth
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No, we don't walk away. But when we're holding on to something precious, we run.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Aug 15, 2013 13:14:06 GMT -5
I picked Wisconsin Beth as it seemed fairly anonymous at the time. I hated last winter so I was so happy when spring came, I added that part and haven't gotten around to removing it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 13:14:24 GMT -5
Op/Ed is my favorite section of the newspaper... I used to write letters all the time, but honestly haven't been paying attention much aptly. Although I do have strong opinions. i liked the quote under my avatar and thought the avatar suited it... |
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Peace Of Mind
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[font color="#8f2520"]~ Drinks Well With Others ~[/font]
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Aug 15, 2013 13:20:50 GMT -5
I have 902 small hoop piercings all over my body. Why so few? I was originally a YMer and I have/want financial peace of mind. Actually, I have/want peace of mind in every aspect of my life. My avatar was from (if I remember correctly) a thread Wiz of Id started about Andrej Pejic's picture. Tough Times gave me a hard time about it when I said he was a cute guy (but he models as a girl too) and I decided to bug her on a daily basis by making his photo my avatar. Then I decided it suited me since many people used to mistake me as a guy back on the old MSN but I'm really a woman. Andrej is a guy who looks like a woman. And then Tough Times fell in love with me. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 13:22:52 GMT -5
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imawino
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Post by imawino on Aug 15, 2013 13:38:19 GMT -5
Well, I'm a wino. And my rampant alcoholism has apparently left me too lazy and unmotivated to even select and add an avatar.  So here I remain.....drunk and faceless. So sad. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 13:43:00 GMT -5
What a coinkydink! I likes my wimmen inebriated and unmotivated!!!  |
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imawino
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Post by imawino on Aug 15, 2013 13:45:04 GMT -5
What a coinkydink! I likes my wimmen inebriated and unmotivated!!! Don't forget barefoot! |
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Spellbound454
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"In the end, we remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends"
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Post by Spellbound454 on Aug 15, 2013 13:46:20 GMT -5
I'm a pagan witch queen....  Not really... I was just intrigued when I first started posting on msn.  |
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