4 ms·

What's the 'real names' myth?

• cblconfederate 6y ago
  The idea that using your state-given name online is beneficial.
  • eyjafjallajokul 6y ago
    What is a state-given name?
    • StavrosK 6y ago
      The thing on your birth certificate.
    • Karsteski 6y ago
      Presumably your birth name given to you by your parents. Describing it as "state given" seems intentionally misleading...
      • lmilcin 6y ago
        It should be called "state-recognized". The state does not give you name, but it registers it and uses it to recognize you in various situations. Usually the name is not enough to identify a person (and fun/disaster ensues when this is attempted) so, usually, more information is needed to identify a person.
        • criley2 6y ago
          It should probably be "legal" name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_name https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_name
    • cblconfederate 6y ago
      Your "real name" (all names are real)