tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post8335041026973346793..comments2024-03-18T05:16:04.923-07:00Comments on palblog: "anonenmity"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-52511762673746764762011-07-10T21:22:02.316-07:002011-07-10T21:22:02.316-07:00Hi Peter!! My real name is Margarita and I have us...Hi Peter!! My real name is Margarita and I have used my nickname since'98. I'm from Peru, but live in the U.S.A 18 years in Miami, Florida.<br /><br />And I love the ninja turtles since'91. :)margui118https://www.blogger.com/profile/06491643581538995476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-49423393383066541352009-04-21T22:56:00.000-07:002009-04-21T22:56:00.000-07:00I used my real name when I signed up.
I owned a sm...I used my real name when I signed up.<br />I owned a small comic store from 1984 to 1994. I was there when the TMNT were born. I met Pete a few times at cons and have my Mirage 1st series, 1st prints 1-10, 4 micro series and Fugitoid signed as well as the typical head sketch in my autograph/art book. The story of Mirage inspired me to start my own little comic biz that had 14 employees and lasted about 3 years. Next to Pete, Erik Larsen is my fav creator. I am based just outside of Toronto, Canada.Capital Chayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652456708218838106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-33902962168420242772008-06-27T19:25:00.000-07:002008-06-27T19:25:00.000-07:00Hey Pete,Kevin "Jester" McGill Jr. here. I hear ya...Hey Pete,<BR/>Kevin "Jester" McGill Jr. here. I hear ya (and Machi). Anonenmity can lead to some really mean comments, I know. I hope I am not one of the nasty bunch. I've experienced total douche baggery due to people who have the safety net (no pun intended) of anonymity. Makes me wonder if that's what keeps you from 'net forums, like the Technordome.Kevin "Jester" McGillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636856317876744686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-86911103034566658862008-06-24T08:57:00.000-07:002008-06-24T08:57:00.000-07:00The Internet really is a double edged sword. I use...The Internet really is a double edged sword. I used to post under the handles “Raven Summersong” or “Tori Aiko” (Both characters from stories I wrote years ago) but after awhile even I got tired of the idea of wearing masks all the time online. While I’ve never been the type to act like an idiot, I also want to be recognized and held to what I say. When I speak, I speak what I think and what I feel, and I think it takes away from the power of my ideas to be pretending to be someone else.<BR/><BR/>I compromised on my recent (as in the last couple of years) handle of Sarahtdl (Sarah the Dyslexic Librarian) As I am (a) sarah (b) Dyslexic and (c) a paralibrarian. Sometimes I use the Sarah the Anime Librarian varient. But I've always made it clear we are one and the same. I feel like while that’s still “safe” as internet safety goes, I am also being totally honest in who I am.<BR/><BR/>But I agree. I’ve noticed it most in anime online fandom that people often feel free to act like insufferable @%^@%$%@$^’s when they can hide behind a false name. (I even run a panel at cons called “When Otaku Attack: The Dark Side of Fandom” that discusses among other things, cyber bullies and how fans of anime (and anything else) can help foster a supportive and fun environments in chat rooms and on boards.)<BR/><BR/>I’m not too shy about letting my name out of the bag, between my geek culture lecture website (which has my real name on it as people hire me to lecture on the subject) and the fact that the last time mom Googled my name a TON of things came up, I doubt I’m very well hidden. LOL.<BR/><BR/>But for anyone who’s interested, this is Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe, Geek, Writer, Paralibrarian, amateur actress, lecturer and all around odd but fun gal!Bookgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818125401769011993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-17863268905118759212008-06-21T07:12:00.000-07:002008-06-21T07:12:00.000-07:00I can understand what you mean about that, it's mu...I can understand what you mean about that, it's much easier for people to be cruel with what they say if they have a pseudonym to hide behind. It's nicer to have a conversation when both parties are on the same page. :)<BR/><BR/>Name: Becky Foulks<BR/>Age: 24<BR/>Occupation: Service Consultant at a Chevy Dealership<BR/><BR/>I had the honor of meeting you and the rest of the Mirage crew at this past New York ComicCon! I bought a lot of prints and had a lot of fun! :)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883531763119566735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-6832263724315397382008-06-19T12:48:00.000-07:002008-06-19T12:48:00.000-07:00-->> Koni, .. it's appeared to me for several year...-->> Koni, .. it's appeared to me for several years now ..:: <BR/><BR/>most of the Turtle fans i know <B>ARE</B> female.<BR/><BR/>>v<~ tOkKahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380177720781814871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-56384169773791501462008-06-19T06:18:00.000-07:002008-06-19T06:18:00.000-07:00Even though I'm mostly a lurker, I shall take the ...Even though I'm mostly a lurker, I shall take the chance to introduce myself.<BR/>My name is Charlotte, I'm from Belgium, entering the university to study Dutch-English in a few months and recently got re-introduced to the Turtles because of the new cartoon airing here. As a kid, I watched the old cartoon even though I wasn't allowed from my mom (She didn't like me watching "boy's shows", such as Power Rangers of TMNT). But it's actually funny to see how the show lives over here: girls getting TMNT plushies (with polka dot bandanas that made me suspect it was home-made), my class playing pictionary and one of my classmates taking the guess of "Giovanni, the ninja turtle", or someone in a room full of people taking creativity class shouting out "A ninja turtle!" when asked what can be seen in a blob. <BR/>I'm also currently reading Stephen King's "The Stand", which has a little paragraph devoted to TMNT, saying that "things like TMNT give you the idea the world may just as well end". The translator also notes that the turtles are "heroes on a seashell". That really caught my eye, since I'm kind of hoping to become a translator myself someday.Miehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07295651632886197786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-26093299086323639032008-06-16T15:13:00.000-07:002008-06-16T15:13:00.000-07:00"Splinter's Iroonna said... Happy Birthday, and ma..."Splinter's Iroonna said... <BR/><BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday, and may I say how much I love your icon!<BR/><BR/><BR/>(Cynthia)"<BR/><BR/><BR/>Aaaw thankoo! I had a good day today! and yeah, I likes me a bit of Planet of the Apes, I does!discordiatookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376529503144303515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-49350886584247591752008-06-16T02:21:00.000-07:002008-06-16T02:21:00.000-07:00Well, thought I'd reply here as well, although I h...Well, thought I'd reply here as well, although I haven't put so many comments yet...<BR/><BR/>So, my real name is Topi Väisänen, and I live in Finland. Born in 1987, and been fan of TMNT as long as I can remember. Originally old toon and Adventures-series (being only one published regularly over here) and later finding all earlier and later comics. <BR/><BR/>Also some kind of fanartist, right now doing Archie series's characters as a challenge with a fellow fan (from japan...) and just about to ink Leonardo in Cyber suit. <BR/><BR/>That just about sums it up, so I'll sign this on bottom too.<BR/><BR/>-Topi VäisänenTopsuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13341234858489934082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-77776545696412505622008-06-16T00:44:00.000-07:002008-06-16T00:44:00.000-07:00Pete,This became super clear to me when i listened...Pete,<BR/><BR/>This became super clear to me when i listened to the recent Raph and Mikey pod cast. I just love it how Wayne and John kept on reading the screen names as they would have a real last and first name :)...Some of them are so ludicrous it just came off as unintentionally funny :)...Neil Vitalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13133248514600270928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-8753334316542372592008-06-15T21:40:00.000-07:002008-06-15T21:40:00.000-07:00Blogger Stephan @ The Turtle Van said... Splin...<B>Blogger Stephan @ The Turtle Van said...<BR/><BR/> Splinter's Iroonna said...<BR/><BR/> Stephan-- are you the guy I'm thinking of who lives in South Pasadena? And if so, how come I've never been lucky enough to see you around town?<BR/><BR/> yup, thats me! I take it you're local then :-). And I'm certain you haven't seen me because... ima ninja.</B> Well then that explains it!<BR/><BR/>Yep-- been a resident since 1988. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled.Splinter's Iroonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15007774414555914639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-73275931105352490842008-06-15T21:35:00.000-07:002008-06-15T21:35:00.000-07:00Peter, I can understand your discomfort with all t...Peter, I can understand your discomfort with all the screen names. I think if I hadn't been involved in so many on-line communities for the last ten years my first encounters with all these funny names would leave me feeling like I'd fallen through the looking glass, too. <BR/>It gets to be very amusing when you meet people you've been "talking to" for years in person for the first time. I've had conversations with groups of people where everyone has multiple names and sometimes we stumble around trying to figure out which ones to use. <BR/>(And let me assure you, "GreenWillow" is quite mouthful when you're trying to communicate verbally!) =oD <BR/><BR/> ~DonnaGreenWillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602306960349498618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-47424401694724188822008-06-15T21:30:00.000-07:002008-06-15T21:30:00.000-07:00Splinter's Iroonna said... Stephan-- are you th...Splinter's Iroonna said...<BR/><BR/> Stephan-- are you the guy I'm thinking of who lives in South Pasadena? And if so, how come I've never been lucky enough to see you around town?<BR/><BR/><B>yup, thats me! I take it you're local then :-). And I'm certain you haven't seen me because... ima ninja.</B>Stephan @ The Turtle Vanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288771129718482912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-9722456661484406002008-06-15T21:23:00.000-07:002008-06-15T21:23:00.000-07:00-->> Laird's a ' SOUUuuul MAn ..' da daat dah dah...-->> <B>Laird's a '<I> SOUUuuul MAn </I> ..' <BR/><BR/>da daat dah dahh ..dat datd dah da ..</B> <BR/><BR/>♫ ~~ ** ♫<BR/><BR/>..>v<~ tOkKahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380177720781814871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-57479659846754282392008-06-15T21:17:00.000-07:002008-06-15T21:17:00.000-07:00Thanks to everyone who responded quite civilly to ...Thanks to everyone who responded quite civilly to my "anonenmity" post, especially those of you who shared your names and some details of your lives. I appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>I feel I need to elaborate a little bit more on why I am asking people to use their real names. You see, although I have been using email for many years, I have never done anything like this blogging thing before. In fact, I have rarely posted comments on any forums or blogs, and thus have never dveloped the comfortable familiarity which many of you seem to have with the whole "handle" thing. And when I started this blog, and began responding to some of the comments to my posts, it quickly started to seem... odd. I mean, here I was, posting as (obviously) Peter Laird, my real name.. and I was "talking" with commenters going by a wide variety of what were clearly pseudonyms. It felt... weird. I can't think of another way to put it right now... maybe I can be more articulate later. But the long and short of it is that I have realized that I like to communicate with real names and not pseudonyms.<BR/><BR/>And yes -- I know, as several commenters have pointed out, that just because someone signs their comment "Steve" or "Joan" or some other "real" name, it doesn't necessarily mean that's their name. They could be prevaricating, for whatever reason would lead them to do such a thing. I guess I will just have to trust that that is NOT the case, much as everyone who reads this blog trusts that I am, in fact, Peter Laird, the Turtle guy. -- PLPLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615918982616632405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-41445316988216478152008-06-15T21:02:00.000-07:002008-06-15T21:02:00.000-07:00My real name Vaughn Michael is my user name on her...My real name Vaughn Michael is my user name on here but I don't mind signing, I usually do it at the end of all my e-mails.Vaughn Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908092317468356061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-81267876650840826212008-06-15T20:47:00.000-07:002008-06-15T20:47:00.000-07:00Hi Peter--I agree to a certain degree that the ano...Hi Peter--<BR/>I agree to a certain degree that the anonymity that screen names afford can sometimes lead to ruder behavior. I think it works a little like road rage. Someone who might say "s'cuse me," and step aside if bumped in line at the grocery store might be more inclined to honk and wave middle fingers if cut off in an intersection in their SUV armor.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, there are always going to be immature, disrespectful toll-types who just don't get it. If someone is unwilling to behave appropriately sometimes the only thing you can do is to block them.<BR/><BR/>Now as far as my personal anonymity goes, at one time I felt it was important to help keep my professional life separate from my on-line "fandom" life. And for my kids, the younger ones I've insisted they not post their real names anywhere online for safety's sake. (There may well be some minors posting here who have been instructed to do the same.)<BR/><BR/>But my "anonymity" is pretty much a joke anyway at this point, so here is me:<BR/>~Donna Gene Omo<BR/>~Mother of four<BR/>~Therapist (having worked primarily in the substance abuse field for the last twenty years.) <BR/>~Community College Instructor<BR/>~Aspiring writer, part-time starving artist.<BR/><BR/>I've used the name GreenWillow since 1991 first as a "nom de plume" and then as my on-line screen name. I'm pretty sure I am exactly the same person in person as I am online. (A few people who post here can attest to that) <BR/>It's funny, but on-line "GreenWillow" feels more like my real name than "Donna" does.GreenWillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602306960349498618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-48000433103178916042008-06-15T20:01:00.000-07:002008-06-15T20:01:00.000-07:00Understood.CynthiaUnderstood.<BR/><BR/>CynthiaSplinter's Iroonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15007774414555914639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-811134045005687802008-06-15T19:20:00.000-07:002008-06-15T19:20:00.000-07:00"Splinter's Iroonna said... And yes, Peter Laird, ..."Splinter's Iroonna said...<BR/> And yes, Peter Laird, I do think that you take some things too seriously! There! I've said it. For heaven's sake, not everyone is going to share your vision. I agree, they should not be rude, but in my opinion you have sometimes come across just as rude-- probably a fight or flight reaction. It happens. We're only human (except for the utroms)."<BR/><BR/><B> I apologize for deleting your comment, but to forestall another revolting and tiresome "troll battle" (such as has happened several times over at Murph's blog), I will be deleting any comments by Armaggon and any comments responding to him. -- PL </B>PLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615918982616632405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-58506161000536331432008-06-15T18:50:00.000-07:002008-06-15T18:50:00.000-07:00♫ ~~ ** ♫ .. ** I'm a soul man .. ~~ ~~ !! - ~~--...♫ ~~ ** ♫<BR/><BR/><B> .. ** I'm a soul man .. ~~ <BR/><BR/>~~ !! - ~~</B><BR/><BR/>-->> .. >v<~ tOkKahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380177720781814871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-57783828341130027372008-06-15T16:09:00.000-07:002008-06-15T16:09:00.000-07:00Blogger discordiatookie said... Well, since ev...<B>Blogger discordiatookie said...<BR/><BR/> Well, since everyone's introducing themselves, here's me:- They call me Michael Tough in my real life. I live in scotland, and I sell carpets for a living. I turn twenty-five tomorrow, and am going to see Incredible Hulk to celebrate.</B><BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday, and may I say how much I love your icon!<BR/><BR/><BR/>(Cynthia)Splinter's Iroonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15007774414555914639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-85919017962472060192008-06-15T13:20:00.000-07:002008-06-15T13:20:00.000-07:00Well, since everyone's introducing themselves, her...Well, since everyone's introducing themselves, here's me:- They call me Michael Tough in my real life. I live in scotland, and I sell carpets for a living. I turn twenty-five tomorrow, and am going to see Incredible Hulk to celebrate.<BR/><BR/> Right now i'm watching Concert for George - a George Harrison tribute, scanning my sketchbook into my flickr acount, and posting this. Multi-talented baby, yeah! <BR/><BR/>Just got perhaps the best b-day present earlier today - found out my sister is pregnant. Sorry for all this random facts, by the by!<BR/><BR/> I get my nick from this - you say my surname like "Took", not "Tuff". Been known as Tookie since I were a lad! Discordia comes from the Stephen King Dark Tower books. Of whom, may I ask, are you a fan? <BR/><BR/>!*Michael Tough*!discordiatookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376529503144303515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-65325564059412381552008-06-15T10:51:00.000-07:002008-06-15T10:51:00.000-07:00Oh, I'm sorry that people hiding behind nicknames ...Oh, I'm sorry that people hiding behind nicknames and facelessness are ruining this experience for you. If it helps, seeing that you started your blog totally made my day when I discovered it, and I've really been enjoying reading your posts! I've sent the link to other friends interested in comic books and the TMNT, and they've found it just as interesting!<BR/><BR/>So I'm sorry that a few people are determined to affect you negatively. It's really a shame, but I hope you know how pleased the rest of us are that you're putting yourself out there to give us a better idea of what you do. :)<BR/><BR/>-Jessica BagleySaturdayJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414442109993981351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-12670380400795251212008-06-15T09:39:00.000-07:002008-06-15T09:39:00.000-07:00Like pretty much everybody else has said, internet...Like pretty much everybody else has said, internet rudeness can be found everywhere and there's not much one can do to change it. I've encountered plenty of it, being a writer and artist, but most of the time all you can do is ignore it.<BR/><BR/>I hope people will get a grip soon because it's really not fun to be on the receiving end of somebody's Rude Stick. =P <BR/><BR/>- Caitlin, 16, loyal fanartist and TMNT fan for 5 years, in Southern CALunar-ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499599939279463609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686991059820767773.post-51844315870555421012008-06-15T08:33:00.000-07:002008-06-15T08:33:00.000-07:00I take issue with the equation of anonymity and ps...I take issue with the equation of anonymity and pseudonyms. They're similar, but there are some important differences. As many people have already mentioned they've been using their pseudonyms for extended periods of time. For these people their pseudonym is hardly a anonymous identity. And there are actually a few very compelling reasons why in certain circumstances pseudonyms can be useful and justified. People like physicians or teachers who would like to blog about some of the happenings in their life but are required to keep the anonymity of their students/patients. But I digress. <BR/><BR/>Then there is the point that you're probably not familiar with many of the people posting here. This is the nature of the internet. Honestly, does it matter if I use my real name or my pseudonym here? Probably not since you're unlikely to be familiar with the identity behind either.<BR/><BR/>Still, there probably is something to these semi-anonymous names that makes it more likely for people to act more rudely. After all, if your internet identity gains a bad reputation you can easily create a new one.<BR/><BR/>On that note I don't see the purpose of having people use their real names. The people to wish to remain anonymous can easily use another fake name. In short, requiring people to use their "real names" will change nothing.<BR/><BR/>-Seewhat IdidhereJeffry Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937569601494776564noreply@blogger.com