why are using codename here?

I prefer using my screen name because it's so much easier and safer to use than actually providing strangers with my real identity. It's also an SOP with online transactions that we keep our personal identities as safe as possible. Thanks for the response on my discussion :)

I'm happy using my name and photo on sites like these, Blonk is actually my nickname, and i am an aussie. Those who know aussieblonk are well aware my name is Geoff, no secrets here, lol.

I am using my actual name as my codename.It consists of both my surname and name.It is my identity and i use the same user name in almost all the sites i have signed up.

Hi.. xarex is my real name and I find it very unique so I'm using it always as a username together with my favorite number "7" hahaha...

Maybe real name is not that too important here to be used as username. It is only my opinion and because my real name is long to be type when I log in .

Well, I don't really like my name so I just prefer people calling me by a nickname. I like and play guitar so that why I picked Guitar Hero I guess.

Well I think we use names that are different because we might not want people online to find us. To me I think it is like a security thing. I mean we still need to keep ourselfs safe because of id theft and stuff like that. Well I think that is why I do not use my real name. Take care friend and happy mylotting to you as well.

Well, its no fun if the rest of the world knew your name now is it? Having a code name acts as establishing a new identity behind a computer, for my lot even. Its an alias people create so they can be free to write or do whatever they want without actually having to explicitly state their true status. Not only that but a code name can also be seen as a statement of ones personality. It tells a lot about the person using it.

well i like using my codename than my real name, it seems so mushy using my real name. i was used to it since i was still in college, all of my e-mails and other social networking sites uses the codename that is used.

well, i am using my user name in my email add too. and by the way, this is also my nick name and the nick name of my boyfriend. its a combination of all sorts! lol! though i do want to be mysterious but then i still settle to be me.. to be known too and to be respected with my fellow mylotters. to be open and hoping they are to me too. thanks friend and good day! jhelai

I have had this name as a pet name or a nickname.I think it is a good idea to have a code name as it stop others to identify you if you are on about personal things as that way people who live near you dont know it is you.