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Dagonee
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I noticed that we had a blowfish and a mushroom going back and forth in the evolution thread, and it got me thinking about different ways of categorizing screen names here.

Cyanide Cuisine: based on foods that can be poisonous (ok, portabellos aren't poisonous, but some mushrooms are) - fugu13, Portabello.

Non-poisonous Noshes: ketchupqueen, twinky.

The Forthright Few: screen names based on the posters' real names - TomDavidson, Chris Bridges, Sara Sasse, Orson Scott Card, Bob_Scopatz, and, to a lesser extent, Scott R, rivka, dkw, katharina.

Occupational Oligarch: based on the poster's occupation - Architraz Warden, UofUlawguy.

Anti-Occupational Oligarch: Bob the Lawyer, Bean Counter, King of Men.

Fantasy/Sci-Fi Character Names: Beren One Hand, vwiggen, Steve Rogers

I could go on, but it's more fun to see what you can come up with.

Dagonee

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Calvin & Hobbes references: Hobbes, twinky, Susie Derkins.
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Teshi
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Picked it 'cuz you liked it: Teshi

[Smile]

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The name Dagonee always reminds me of a dragon...
so you could be under the Fantasy category. [Smile]

Who's Steve Rogers? Is he a character in a Sci-fi book/movie?

Fantasy: unicornwhisperer, Trogdor the Burninator, Unicorn <haven't seen her in years) Marlozahn

[ May 02, 2005, 08:55 PM: Message edited by: unicornwhisperer ]

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Dagonee reminds me of Dagonee from King Arthur.

Lyrhawn is the name of a general from a story series I write.

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Steve Rogers was the name of Captain America's alter ego.
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There's a Dagonee in King Arthur? I had no idea. So far it only shows up as me on google.
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Mine falls into none of the above, so far.
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The Pseudo-Forthright: names that seem to be real, but are either imaginary (or partly imaginary) or belong to someone other than the poster -- T_Smith, Dan_Raven, Belle, Ela, Ralphie.
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quote:
Steve Rogers
I'm honored. I'd like to accept this award on behalf of all those who can't accept rewards. Oh and, Steve Rogers was Captain America's alter ego or was Captain America, Steve Roger's alter ego? Steve was the one who was genetically altered to be invincible was he not? [Razz]
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I don't fit into any of these yet either, but then again no one's suggested one that fits mine yet.
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Assuming you are really a bookworm, I think you'd fall under Occupational. [Wink]
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Oh, I forgot sndrake and Elizabeth in The Forthright Few. Which is the largest category so far, but still a minority on the board.

Names I Don't Try to Pronounce in my Head: Epictetus

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So do I count as a "lesser extent forthright" since my handle is my initials? Or does it not count 'cause I didn't include the Double-Yew? (I only use it when being formal.)
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For those who don't fit into a category, I've got the category for you:

Completely Random, yet Cool, Names

How is that?

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I guess mine could be categorized under fantasy or character names...it's my gaming handle mostly, but I originally got it from one of those elvish name generators, and I though it was pretty. (it means "from the far cliffs"
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Annie
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People whose names are derivatives of Anne: Annie, AnaKata (AKA, etc.), Anna

[Smile]

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wow I always thought that Dan Raven's real name was well dan raven. [Dont Know]
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Dagonee mentioned me! I must be cool! [Wink]
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Royalty: ketchupqueen and King of Men
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Brian J. Hill
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People whose screenname resulted from not reading directions properly when they signed up and so accidentally putting their real name into the wrong place on the sign-up form: Brian J. Hill

(also fits in the Forthright Few category, I guess, b/c I could have just signed up for a new one once I realized my mistake)

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Literary Reference: me!
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Megan
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I belong in the Forthright Few, as does TMedina. [Big Grin]
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SteveRogers
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kacard should be in the Forthright one shouldn't she?
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quote:
Occupational Oligarch: based on the poster's occupation - Architraz Warden, UofUlawguy
Add me to this one!
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Dagonee
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By the way, many names will fit multiple categories. And many categories have yet to be named.

Add ketchupprincess to royalty.

Toys and Games: Litebrite and Superstation.

Animals: Papa Moose, Mama Squirrel, Mooselet, A Rat Named Dog, Puppy

Homestar-inspired: Trisha the Severe Hottie, Trogdor the Burninator

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SteveRogers
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Somewhat loosely based on Comic books: SteveRogers and TheHumanTarget
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Perhaps there should be a larger category -- character names. This includes all sci-fi, fantasy, H*R, etc. characters.
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Mine equals a harmless mental disorder.
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maui babe
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Mine must be forthright then... [Big Grin]

or maybe just delusional?

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Brian J. Hill
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Mayfly names: Names that are created for the purpose of a joke and have a post count of less than 5. Sadly, I can't remember any of these, but there's lots of them out there.
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Teshi
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Mine was briefly a potential name for a character in one of my own unfinished stories.

Does that count as something somewhat interesting?

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Brian J. Hill
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I don't know, mb, are you on foobonic? I'm a pretty objective judge of babe-ness. [Big Grin]
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Well, Brian, Mayfly would be a mayfly name.

Is Elizabeth forthright enough, or should it go into the royalty category?

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Brian J. Hill
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Yes, I totally forgot about that one. It most certainly meets the first criterion, but I'm not sure it's post count is low enough.
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Then there's the obscure latin thing. Mine. [Big Grin]
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Megan
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Hey! and Eaquae Legit goes into that category, too.

edited because she just posted, so I can spell her sn right. [Big Grin]

[ May 02, 2005, 10:39 PM: Message edited by: Megan ]

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Nope, not on foobonic... and not really interested in being judged either.
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Hi. [Wave] I'm a newbie. I know it appears that I took my name from SotG, but I'm a forthright few. Seeing my name (spelled the way I spell it) in SotG was a surprise for me. I've never come across a fictional character with my name before.

I would have preferred a more intelligent and perceptive character, but it was fun for me and I'm looking forward to the next book to see what happens with Randi and her baby.

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Brian J. Hill
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[derailment] mb, I was j/k--honestly. I'm not really all that into judging people based solely on physical appearance. That's why I'm not on foobonic, either. I'd rather people know me through what I post.

[/derailment]

[ May 02, 2005, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: Brian J. Hill ]

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Verily the Younger
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quote:
Then there's the obscure latin thing. Mine.
Yeah, I've been meaning to ask you about that. It means, "What are you writing?", doesn't it? How did you come up with that, anyway?
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I hear ya, quid. [Big Grin]
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hmm.
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People who have been or might be characters in an OSC book:

Verily
Goody
Moose
Squirrel

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Verily, I think it's closer to "What are you writing" or something close to that. I don't know latin - I created it from an English-Latin dictionary. I wanted a login ID that would universally be mine rather than fighting with everyone else over the same names. And I'm a writer. [Dont Know] So far, I'm the only person around who's ever used quidscribis, near as I can tell.
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Verily, I think it's closer to "What are you writing" or something close to that.
Isn't that what I said? [Confused]
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Sorry. I'm still sick, my head still hurts, and I've not been sleeping well. Just chalk it up to me being less than coherent.
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Oh, okay. I thought maybe I had made a typo or something.

Then I was going to be cute and write "What did I write?" in Latin, but I've never learned past tense. So that kills that joke.

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In the state I'm in, I wouldn't have gotten it anyway. I think I'll go take a nap, despite it being only 9 am here.
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I'm sorry. [Frown] Yeah, get some rest. Hope you feel better soon.
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