Changing your online alias

[jdab]

Do you do it often? I am considering it.

I use the name 'Flux' almost everywhere, if I can't have it I use a variation of it, but I am getting tired of it and I want something that represents me more, I am thinking of changing my alias on all forums to 'Dabs'. Do you think this would be a good move, or would it dent my online credibility?

 

[Tucker933]

I've used Tucker933 since 2004, and I haven't thought to change it since. I feel it's important to maintain an identity if you do more than just surf the web.
I've developed and released a lot of content, know a lot of people and those that search for me through this alias, so it wouldn't be a good idea if I were to change.

 

[jdab]

I've used Tucker933 since 2004, and I haven't thought to change it since. I feel it's important to maintain an identity if you do more than just surf the web.
I've developed and released a lot of content, know a lot of people and those that search for me through this alias, so it wouldn't be a good idea if I were to change.

If someone were to search 'Flux' I doubt they'd find me. I am considering it but it would be a big change.

Added a poll.

 

[Tucker933]

Always good to have a number somewhere in there, for uniqueness =]

 

[iPhonefreak]

I would not change it. I hate it when people change it, I get so confused!

 

[Fergal]

If you do decide to make the change what you could do is include a message in your signature, something like "previous username Flux". That way members of the various forums you are on, will know who you are once you have changed your identity.

 

[Jerbear]

You should stay as Flux.

 

[jdab]

If you're wondering, Dabs is my nickname.

 

[pandaa]

Don't change it. For like a solid month everyone would wonder who you are, plus you'd lose a lot of your earned "respect". 😉

 

[Poopy Head]

I've used Tucker933 since 2004, and I haven't thought to change it since. I feel it's important to maintain an identity if you do more than just surf the web.
I've developed and released a lot of content, know a lot of people and those that search for me through this alias, so it wouldn't be a good idea if I were to change.

Agreed, it's your identity and keep it if there is history behind it. Plus people will get annoyed by it like pandaa mentioned in his post.

 

[ramtastic05]

how long have you had the username Flux?

i think it s pretty cool and you should keep it

 

[jdab]

how long have you had the username Flux?

i think it s pretty cool and you should keep it

About 6+ months.

 

[Geoffrey]

The only change I've made was from GAK (my initials) to Geoffrey (my first name). And I still use GAK in a lot of signatures and stuff and a lot of people still call me that.

I say keep Flux. 😛