I decided to change my username to my real name along with a picture of me
@rosekiss (30414)
Eugene, Oregon
February 3, 2016 4:40pm CST
I have always been afraid to use my real name in hee, but others are doing it, and so I figure that I might as well use mine too.
I figured that if others could put their names and where they live in here, then I would too. I don't feel funny for having done it either, as I figured that othes might like to know what my real name is, and what I look like.
I do think it is nice when we can actually see the people that we are interacting with. It makes it easier I think.
I know that some will fudge their name and location, but I didn't as I don't want to lie. It doesn't pay to lie anyway.
I know this is a short discussion, but I don't have a lot to say except that I am now using my own name and what I look like. BTW, I just took that picture a bit ago on my phone.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
4 Feb 16
Many people avoid using their real name because they have been constantly warned about giving away personal data online, which does sometimes lead people to become paranoid.
In reality supplying your own name does not constitute any issue whatsoever. There are probably many people with the exact same name, so it cannot be considered sensitive information.
Personally I only use a username because I prefer the name, although I have no reluctance to give my full name online, which is Barry Chadwick.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Feb 16
Nice to meet you Barry. You just keep the one you have, as if you like it then, don't change. I do agree that using our real names shouldn't be an issue, unless things have happened in our past where it isn't beneficial to use it. I am not concerned at at all.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Feb 16
Most people don't and that is fine too, as some like to and others don't. I just decided that others are doing it here, and it does make it more personal anyway, as others know what I look like, and what my name is. I am not worried about privacy, as if I am to be found, I will be found regardless.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Feb 16
@DianneN Hmm, not sure I can.
I don't smile as I don't smile all that great,s o I would prefer to just keep my mouth closed and smile that way. i have a crazy smile, and I realy don't like it. It certainly does look like a horse at that.
I don't smile as I don't smile all that great,s o I would prefer to just keep my mouth closed and smile that way. i have a crazy smile, and I realy don't like it. It certainly does look like a horse at that.1 person likes this
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
4 Feb 16
I use my real face, but not my real name. I'm a little paranoid because I was stalked for several years. 
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
5 Feb 16
@ElizabethWallace I can understand that. I wouldn't give it out either unless it was Smith, Jones, Brown or similar. That is scary.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
5 Feb 16
@rosekiss Thanks. The name Elizabeth shows up in my family tree in almost every line, some of them often. The last name is in both sides of my family tree. It's from Scotland originally.
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@allknowing (135307)
• India
4 Feb 16
My name is there too but I would restrict personal information to only giving my name, which country I come from and that's it.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
4 Feb 16
Thanks for sharing your picture with us. It is always nice to have a picture to put with a name.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Feb 16
I think so too, and that is why I did it. It seems more personal that way and it makes it easier to see who you are interacting with.
@Marilynda1225 (82582)
• United States
3 Feb 16
Hi Karen 
I'm partial to that name since it's my youngest daughters name.
I'm partial to that name since it's my youngest daughters name.2 people like this
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Feb 16
it is my own photo, it is not my real name...and my location is still approximate...it didn't give me the option of my actual location.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Feb 16
Well, that is okay. In my case, I could put my city and state, and I am surprised it was listed, but it was. It is okay, if you didn't want to use your real name, as others haven't etiher. I just decided to, so others know who I really am, and what I look like.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Feb 16
@Morleyhunt I kind of like it. I would have never thouht that it wasn't your name, as I always thought it was, but that is cool that it isn't/ Not everyone wants to use their own name, so to each his own.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Feb 16
@rosekiss I've been using the Pen Name Morley Hunt since the day I signed up for Bubblews.
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@celticeagle (165954)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Feb 16
A name is a name is a name. I think.
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@celticeagle (165954)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Feb 16
@rosekiss ....I have thought of doing the same but I have this one up for so long I don't want to change it now.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Feb 16
@celticeagle Yea, I know what you mean. you get used to something and you don't want to change it. Once i changed mine, at first people weren't sure who I was, but they are figuring it out now.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Feb 16
I never thought of that before, but you are right. It is up to each individual whether they choose to use their own name or a username. It matters not. I just decided to do it so people would know who they are interacting with, in other words put a face with a name.
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@much2say (55318)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Feb 16
Well nice to officially re-meet you again, Karen! And you took a nice selfie too! Me, I'm still chicken and have not revealed my real name on any of these sites - not even a photo of myself! But maybe, just maybe one day I'll come out of my anonymous shell! 
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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7 Mar 16
I would never use my real name online but i guess everyone is different.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Mar 16
Tht is okay, as you don't have to. I just decided that if anyone wants to find me, they will find me regradless, whether I use my real name or not. I wanted to use it beasue I want everyone to know who I am and what my real name is and my picture.I have nothing to hide anyway.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk Yea, lots of identity problems anyway.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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7 Mar 16
@rosekiss Yeah that is true they will do, no one is really safe when they are online.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
14 Feb 16
Oh so do I. That is why I decided to go with my name, picture and location. I amnot concerned about it at this site anyway. It also becomes more personal too, as others know who they are talking to, as I like talking to real people too.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Feb 16
@simone10 I know what you mean, as I don't think mine are all that great either. There is no one here to take any of me, so I take my own, and I don't think they look all that great, but I leave them, as I just can't seem to get it right. The one I have on here though is better than most I have taken.
The one I have on here though is better than most I have taken.1 person likes this
@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Feb 16
I grew up in Indiana, got married there, moved to Hawaii in the 80's, left there after a year and a half, and then we moved to Oregon. In 1994, my husband at the time and I, moved to Vancouver, WA, where he sitll is to this day. After he asked me for a divorce, then I came back to Oregon, as my son and family live in Oregon. My daugher now lives in St. Lousi, MO. As you can see we have been around.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
15 Mar 16
Yes all time i also fear but not here but yes on other social site it is really scary but here almost all people put real name and photo becasue here only good people who are regular so not any fear becasue all are very trusted and good person...
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Mar 16
@birjudanak It becomes more personal that way, and others know by name those they are interacting with. I like it much better that way.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
16 Mar 16
@rosekiss yes you are right we not have to hide anything from our friends here..... Because we both have goid understanding and friendship so why need to hide....
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