member reincarnation

[Helios]

So what do you think of old members who feel the need to return under a new name/handle. Sometimes more than once?


What do you think drives this behavior? Do you respect this kinda behavior?

[Technical]

I figure ESFPs just don't give enough of a fuck to do that.

[Helios]

I figure ESFPs just don't give enough of a fuck to do that.

so who were you in a past life?

[djm]

I find it annoying, but not as annoying as when currently active posters change their screen names.

[Scarlett letters]

I think it's fun!

You know what else is annoying?

Paranoia.

Actually, that's more amusing than annoying too.

[Madrigal]

Sometimes they just made huge fools of themselves and they want a second chance, especially the ones who hide who they used to be.

[Delilah]

Sometimes they just made huge fools of themselves and they want a second chance, especially the ones who hide who they used to be.

Funny thing though, eventually they always seem to revert to the same behaviour that caused them trouble in the past, thereby outing themselves in blatantly obvious, and almost always humorous ways.

[Scarlett letters]

And sometimes they're just fucking with you for fun. Like this girl, and thenextgirl...

[Madrigal]

Funny thing though, eventually they always seem to revert to the same behaviour that caused them trouble in the past, thereby outing themselves in blatantly obvious, and almost always humorous ways.

I think it's just artificial because IRL you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. Pretending you're someone else entirely isn't any more dishonest than having an argument and then going back to delete your posts, which isn't tolerated here. Basically you're saying, "Everything I said before wasn't really my opinion." That is why I think INTPc mods whould make a notification in a sub viewable by members only on all the members who changed their names, since it is only fair to the community.

[Scarlett letters]

Funny thing though, eventually they always seem to revert to the same behaviour that caused them trouble in the past, thereby outing themselves in blatantly obvious, and almost always humorous ways.
It's a riot!
You could almost say, they seem Flaky, eh Erick?

[Delilah]

That is why I think INTPc mods whould make a notification in a sub viewable by members only on all the members who changed their names, since it is only fair to the community.

Someone started one, I think it was works? But I don't know where it is anymore

*edit to add*

Found it! (http://forums.intpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=30397)

[Madrigal]

It's a riot!
You could almost say, they seem Flaky, eh Erick?

She never hid that she switched to Delilah, she made a huge thread asking which name to adopt.

[carbon cold]

Eventually search queries find you too fast and it's just time to move on to a new shadow.

[C.J.Woolf]

Del and carbon called it. There is a difference between wanting to cover your tracks in Google and wanting to cover your tracks within this forum.

[Madrigal]

Del and carbon called it. There is a difference between wanting to cover your tracks in Google and wanting to cover your tracks within this forum.

I agree with the google thing. That's why I think it should be in a member-only subforum, or somewhere it can't be searchable. Also, changing your name from "Workskid" to "Works" is one thing, changing it completely and secretly is another very different one.

[Scarlett letters]

:theclap:

[Delilah]

Basically you're saying, "Everything I said before wasn't really my opinion."

Hmm, that sounds vaguely familiar. Can't quite put my finger on why though?

Curious....

[Helios]

Interesting insights. I can't say I really have an opinion about it that much. Other than it seems like a curious and bothersome behavior. Also one that tends to fail, since I think in the end people connect the dots.

I suppose it could be novel to do once. But as a pattern, it makes me wonder what motivates these people's weak subterfuge? People don't form on going habits without something driving them.

[Hermione]

Weak ego, narcissistic and histrionic tendencies. Teh traits are always the same. That is why it gets old. Otherwise it would be a novelty.

[Delilah]

Weak ego, narcissistic and histrionic tendencies. Teh traits are always the same. That is why it gets old. Otherwise it would be a novelty.


Agreed. From what I have seen, (not only on this forum) is when a person leaves a forum, whether by choice or by force, and then comes back under a dupe, the same agendas and rhetoric that caused their initial departure resurface in due time. That is not to say I haven't seen it work out for everyone involved though. Sometimes changes in administration or regulars of the forum, or situations in a persons life can have a big impact on how well a person fits into a forum at different times in it's history. But, I have never seen that to be the case with posters who attempt to continue the duplicity when they have been found out. That's just tiresome.

[carbon cold]

I've honestly been considering since someone *did* track me down through google to here.

[cripple]

Stop being such Ses. This isnt RL.. or is it?...hmm, dunno really.
Besides, nothing is definite. Trying to make it so would be ...irrational. Since you don't have those stupid general rules here. And thank god for that.

That said, I'd personally like to kick the trolls asses around a bit with mod powers as well, for sure.

[Hermione]

Agreed. From what I have seen, (not only on this forum) is when a person leaves a forum, whether by choice or by force, and then comes back under a dupe, the same agendas and rhetoric that caused their initial departure resurface in due time. That is not to say I haven't seen it work out for everyone involved though. Sometimes changes in administration or regulars of the forum, or situations in a persons life can have a big impact on how well a person fits into a forum at different times in it's history. But, I have never seen that to be the case with posters who attempt to continue the duplicity when they have been found out. That's just tiresome.

It's excellent practice at 'street smarts' on the internets for those of us who are permanently gullible types, however. sigh. double sigh. fuck.

[Delilah]

I've honestly been considering since someone *did* track me down through google to here.

And , long ago on an internet far far away, I have had people track me from forum to forum for purposes which were ......unpleasant. Which is why I almost always use different UI's at every forum I frequent. Although, if I know people at the new forum I will freely admit my identity, which is why after some time at Typo I changed my UI to match the one here.
In addition, when I changed my username, I also had it in my sig for months to help some of more irritable members keep track of me. ;)




That said, I'd personally like to kick the trolls asses around a bit with mod powers as well, for sure.

Oh, you naive thing, you! Sometimes the mods are the trolls, and sometimes the trolls have mod support.

[LastRailway]

Weak ego, narcissistic and histrionic tendencies. Teh traits are always the same. That is why it gets old. Otherwise it would be a novelty.

Yep, that, in many cases. Or sometimes a username has just been too much used in multiple networks, and the member wants to hide their traces, as others pointed out.

I also guess it can be amusing to try and come here with a different identity, but then again it'd be amusing only for so long. Like a game, to see if others will recognise you or not.

[Delilah]

Yep, that, in many cases. Or sometimes a username has just been too much used in multiple networks, and the member wants to hide their traces, as others pointed out.

Heh. I think there is a "Lurker" at almost every forum I have ever been on, but there is only one Lurker in my heart!

Okay, that's a lie, there are two. :wub:

[LastRailway]

Heh. I think there is a "Lurker" at almost every forum I have ever been on, but there is only one Lurker in my heart!

Okay, that's a lie, there are two. :wub:

I don't remember a Lurker at any other forum, which led me to consider this as a unique username choice.

[cripple]

Oh, you naive thing, you! Sometimes the mods are the trolls, and sometimes the trolls have mod support.
I know this. I know perfectly well who is the victims. I've even made threads on this. Authority abuse.
Not long ago I got a brilliant post of mine moved into the orgy thread of Tech's harem of chicks.

I'll correct that to admin powers or admin admin powers.

[Delilah]

I know this. I know perfectly well who is the victims. I've even made threads on this.


You do? So, who is the victims? I am terribly curious. You can PM it to me if you need to.


:ph34r:

[cripple]

You do? So, who is the victims? I am terribly curious. You can PM it to me if you need to.


:ph34r:
No need. Sometimes it is the trolls themselves. I've posted this elsewhere before.

I know what is going on! Honestly.
what's going on

[Delilah]

I know what is going on! Honestly.

Clearly.


:yes:

[cripple]

Clearly.


:yes:
In a way you can say they have transcended. Just like Jesus.

All real INTPs have a touch of God complex, we can probably agree on this.

Maybe this is the real test?

:ph34r:

[Scarlett letters]

I have never seen that to be the case with posters who attempt to continue the duplicity when they have been found out. That's just tiresome.

Agreed 10000%.

I'm sorry you fucked up. Truly. But you did it, not me. Blaming me won't change that. One day, the penny will drop.

Feel free to post the whole sordid episode. It's preferable to nasty, threatening anonymous reps (as if I couldn't find out who they're from :rolleyes2:) and silly little oblique jabs. I know how fond you are of full disclosure, and I certainly have nothing to hide.

[Hustler]

Interesting insights. I can't say I really have an opinion about it that much. Other than it seems like a curious and bothersome behavior. Also one that tends to fail, since I think in the end people connect the dots.

I think it's actually quite effective. If, say, you get banned for life and then create a new identity, it's your only shot at getting back into the community and resuming your presumably anti-social behavior. Maybe you'll just get immediately found out and banned again but maybe, just maybe, you'll slip through the cracks. So, at worst you're in the same situation as you were before but, at best, you get to participate in and/or troll a community where you were excluded.

[SensEye]

Interesting insights. I can't say I really have an opinion about it that much. Other than it seems like a curious and bothersome behavior. Also one that tends to fail, since I think in the end people connect the dots.

I suppose it could be novel to do once. But as a pattern, it makes me wonder what motivates these people's weak subterfuge? People don't form on going habits without something driving them.
I feel the same way. Not sure why people do it. Assuming you are not being a phoney in the first place, why try to hide your past? Even if your behavior embarrased you, it's still part of you. It seems somewhat cowardly not to live up to it.

I can kind of understand why people might change their handle just because they don't like their first one (in my case, when I finally decided to delurk and make a post I spent about 5 seconds picking a username, never really gave it much thought).

I don't follow the search engine argument, unless you are in the habit of using the same username in many different forums. In which case, if you wish to start fresh you should pick a unique username in the first place. Perhaps this kind of advance planning is asking too much of the INTP personality type though.

[Scarlett letters]

I think in the end people connect the dots.


Mmmhmm. Like Rorschach.

Sometimes people see a demon, sometimes a butterfly. :happpy:

[Lurker]

Heh. I think there is a "Lurker" at almost every forum I have ever been on, but there is only one Lurker in my heart!

Okay, that's a lie, there are two. :wub:

You flirt. Gets me every time! :wub: Xs 2

[Delilah]

You flirt. Gets me every time! :wub: Xs 2

:wub: x 847 billion

I think you would love my other Lurker too!

I call threesome!

[attila_the_hunny]

Funny thing though, eventually they always seem to revert to the same behaviour that caused them trouble in the past, thereby outing themselves in blatantly obvious, and almost always humorous ways.

This makes me laugh now, after reading this thread.

[purveyor of truth]

So what do you think of old members who feel the need to return under a new name/handle. Sometimes more than once?


What do you think drives this behavior? Do you respect this kinda behavior?
Unless its an attempt to get around being banned I'd say a very low sense of self worth. Like pathetically low.

[Delilah]

This makes me laugh now, after reading this thread.

inorite?


Unless its an attempt to get around being banned I'd say a very low sense of self worth. Like pathetically low.

It's sad, isn't it? Don't you just want to give them a hug....or stronger meds?

[Lurker]

Unless its an attempt to get around being banned I'd say a very low sense of self worth. Like pathetically low.

You know....sometimes people really do need a second start. It would almost be a sign of high self worth to start over.

[Delilah]

You know....sometimes people really do need a second start. It would almost be a sign of high self worth to start over.

You are absolutely right, some people do, but when one continues with the same old tired jealousy and bitterness, well, IMHO, it is proof that they not only have not grown, but that they have regressed and will only continue to do so, as long as they are wallowing in the filth that is their soul.

But, maybe I am just talking out of my ass?

[purveyor of truth]

You know....sometimes people really do need a second start. It would almost be a sign of high self worth to start over.
Does not compute, ]logic fail

[Lurker]

Does not compute, ]logic fail

Okay.

[purveyor of truth]

It's sad, isn't it? Don't you just want to give them a hug....or stronger meds?
No, a kick in the ass.

[Delilah]

No, a kick in the ass.

Oh, baby, really? Doesn't that seem a little hypocritical considering your your first foray into this lovely place?
Here you and I are, talking like bosom buddies..... I dunno, maybe it is my rapidly advancing age that is helping me to turn the other cheek and move on, or, maybe I am just waiting for the most opportune time to strike?

You never know with me.

I like you purv. We should be friends.

[purveyor of truth]

We should be friends.
Not likely. Its not that I dislike you, I just dont much care for you.

[Delilah]

Not likely. Its not that I dislike you, I just dont much care for you.

Yeah, I feel the same about you. Ah well.

[Technical]

I wish I was at a fuckin' party, getting drunk.

[Lurker]

I wish I was at a fuckin' party, getting drunk.

getting drunk -party = my reality

Not bad. :)

[Lurker]

Yeah, I feel the same about you. Ah well.

Is it the avatar? For me, that avatar influences my opinion of Purv so much that I can't focus on anything else. I know it's probably meant to be ironic, but it's all too easy to imagine it as real.

Maybe he should freshen it up some.

[Delilah]

getting drunk -party = my reality

Not bad. :)

Same. :)


Is it the avatar? For me, that avatar influences my opinion of Purv so much that I can't focus on anything else. I know it's probably meant to be ironic, but it's all too easy to imagine it as real.

Maybe he should freshen it up some.

Nah, just differences of opinion, but I think the av suits him. ;)

[Technical]

It looks like marky mark to me.

[Lurker]

That's not exactly a compliment. :\

[Delilah]

It looks like marky mark to me.

Huh...wha? How so?

I was thinking Kid Rock.

[Technical]

That's not exactly a compliment. :\
It's not supposed to be. But it's not pov himself, I don't think.


Huh...wha? How so?

I was thinking Kid Rock.
Marky Mark, I'm tellin' you.

[Delilah]

Marky Mark, I'm tellin' you.


Yeah. And I'm a sensor.

:p

[Technical]

Yeah. And I'm a sensor.

:p
NO, TOTALLY SRS

MARKY MARK

[Delilah]

NO, TOTALLY SRS

MARKY MARK

NO, TOTALLY SRS!

KID ROCK!

[Lurker]

A dozen of one and 12 of the other, same thing pretty much. I PRAY that's not Purv himself.

[Delilah]

A dozen of one and 12 of the other, same thing pretty much. I PRAY that's not Purv himself.


If I prayed, I would go the opposite way.

*giggles like a drunken co-ed*

[Technical]

If I prayed, I would go the opposite way.
I figured you already "went the opposite way" sometimes, D.

[Lurker]

If I prayed, I would go the opposite way.

*giggles like a drunken co-ed*


I wouldn't wish that on anyone. :p

[Delilah]

I figured you already "went the opposite way" sometimes, D.

Only when Lurker is around.

Or Pink.

Or attila.

Or Rajah.

Or.....well, okay, you got me!


I wouldn't wish that on anyone. :p

MEET UP!

[Lurker]

I wouldn't wish that on anyone. :p

Ah, fuck. That sounded wrong...I'm a little lit right now, my N is low.

I would be honored! :smooch:

Ok, I'll shut up. No more thread derailments from me.

[purveyor of truth]

A dozen of one and 12 of the other, same thing pretty much. I PRAY that's not Purv himself.
No need to pray, its not me. Symbolically maybe...

[digesthisickness]

No need to pray, its not me.

i'm actually quite disappointed.

[Delilah]

i'm actually quite disappointed.

QFT

And I forgot to mention digest in my list, of course, that goes without saying, doesn't it?

[purveyor of truth]

i'm actually quite disappointed.
That makes me sad :sadbanana:

[digesthisickness]

That makes me sad :sadbanana:

heh. i'll be okay.

i like that guy. in that i'm 'used' to him in a way. he looks like everyone on my mom's side of the family. even some of the women.

and, for no other reason than to share (and maybe exlain 'me' a bit), oddly, everyone on my dad's side looks like elvis.

i. am. so. cool.

[digesthisickness]

QFT

And I forgot to mention digest in my list, of course, that goes without saying, doesn't it?

list of what? i think i've missed something.

[purveyor of truth]

i. am. so. cool.
And wuvable too :hug:

[digesthisickness]

And wuvable too :hug:

:blush:

[Delilah]

And wuvable too :hug:

Did hell freeze over? Because here I am, agreeing with you again.

[purveyor of truth]

Did hell freeze over? Because here I am, agreeing with you again.
Its not so hard once you open your mind a bit.

[Hustler]

Did anyone in particular prompt this thread? Just curious.

[Delilah]

Its not so hard once you open your mind a bit.

Sorry, i'm a sensor now, that is impossible.


Did anyone in particular prompt this thread? Just curious.


Swing a fucking cat.

[purveyor of truth]

Sorry, i'm a sensor now, that is impossible.
Admission is the first step.

[digesthisickness]

Admission is the first step.

she's talking about technical's rabid insistence that that's what she is.

[purveyor of truth]

she's talking about technical's rabid insistence that that's what she is.
Duh, but he is right.

[Delilah]

Duh, but he is right.

Yeah, And you have a vagina.

[purveyor of truth]

Yeah, And you have a vagina.
I do?

[Delilah]

I do?

Yep. ISTP

[purveyor of truth]

Yep. ISTP
Not gonna stoop. You have a nice day now.

[Delilah]

Not gonna stoop. You have a nice day now.


I won't stoop. And it is nighttime.

[Senka]

:wub: x 847 billion

I think you would love my other Lurker too!

I call threesome!

Oooh, I hope it's me, if so: SO THERE!! 8O

[Delilah]

Oooh, I hope it's me, if so: SO THERE!! 8O


It IS!!! SO THERE!

:wub:

[Lurker]

Who are you, Senka?

I need to know before I agree to this orgy.

[Delilah]

Who are you, Senka?

I need to know before I agree to this orgy.

Ooh, i'm not gonna say, but I think you'll like it!

[Lurker]

Don't tease me! *interest piqued*

[cripple]

Oooh, I hope it's me, if so: SO THERE!! 8O
Did we play mafia together?

Edit: Never mind- I found out :)

[LongSilence]

Speaking of which, this makes me think of a new Mafia-like game where we all sign up with new accounts and start making threads about anything and everything in a Mafia sub-forum, talking amongst ourselves and then people have to make guesses as to who is which long-term member.

[Senka]

Who are you, Senka?

I need to know before I agree to this orgy.

Awww, come on. I bring the Eeeeee!

Meh, I changed names for a reason that has now become irrelevant so, yeah, I used to be Trinity. I guess this actually makes my post on topic :huh:

[Lurker]

Awww, come on. I bring the Eeeeee!

Meh, I changed names for a reason that has now become irrelevant so, yeah, I used to be Trinity. I guess this actually makes my post on topic :huh:

:lol:

Hi Trinity!