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aintyoboyfriend · 11-27-2003, 09:12 AM

I found a lot of information when I searched under my real name, mostly about this kid that died when his firestone tires exploded on his Explorer in 1998.

the only thing I found under my nickname was todays active topics here at tfp.

MSD · 11-27-2003, 09:35 PM

I'm in a few places under my real name, including my high school Fencing team's site and a kids' science journal containing a report I did in 4th grade.

aurigus · 11-28-2003, 06:25 AM

The thing to worry about is when you go to a job interview if they are just curious about you they can do a google search on your name. If it is not high priority or a job that requires security clearance all you need is google for a simple background check! I try to make my name come back with only good results that would help me in that regards.

I've looked up some info on old friends this way!

The only things that come up for mine is my linux counter entry and a quote I had made in my college newspaper.

la petite moi · 12-01-2003, 10:37 AM

on google. com, all i get is a bumload of french sites. as would be natural.

wry1 · 12-02-2003, 02:42 AM

Strange you should ask, but with a nickname like D.B. Cooper I am more famous....

ReggErving · 12-02-2003, 09:14 PM

Never found myself on the web. I have found obits of grandparents though.

Evil Milkman · 12-02-2003, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by ReggErving
Never found myself on the web. I have found obits of grandparents though.

Wow, that must be humbling.

I'm not, unfortuanetly, famous under my real name, not to mention my nickname or Internet handle. Yet...

analog · 12-06-2003, 01:15 AM

my alias here is impossible to narrow down, because of what it is, but I have a name or two i use for certain things that will occasionally pop up... it's always interesting to see.

update: apparently there is a guy who writes or is in the American Institute of physics who has my exact name... and my last name is EXTREMELY uncommon... same first, MIDDLE, and last name... kinda creepy...

Cherry · 12-06-2003, 03:14 PM

My more commonly used username (aka not this one) has several hundred thousand hits, though I can only claim a couple thousand. I actually get introduced to people by that name, oddly enough.

My real name has about 10 hits, all me. I try not to use my full name when at all possible.

Dwarf020 · 12-06-2003, 04:13 PM

The vast majority of the time, use the handle MrWizard.

Amazingly, when i google that, i get a cubic shit-ton of stuff, it couldnt be that guy who used to be on TV could it....?

NeverBorn · 12-11-2003, 07:12 PM

Just odds and end gaming links

thingstodo · 12-13-2003, 08:06 AM

I was surprised when I searched my nickname as one name, not three words. There is even a site called thingstodo. Makes sense.

Crazy/Beautiful · 12-14-2003, 11:35 AM

My user name is a teeny bopper movie starring Kirsen Dunst, which I have actually never seen, but thought the title sounded cool. My real name pops up with articles I've written for my Univeristy's newspaper, (which makes me feel kinda special). I have an usual last name, so searchs on me can be pretty accurate

12-02-2003, 09:14 PM	#46 (permalink)
ReggErving Addict	Never found myself on the web. I have found obits of grandparents though. __________________ ...sitting on your bed with a samauri pose.

12-06-2003, 01:15 AM	#48 (permalink)
analog Banned	my alias here is impossible to narrow down, because of what it is, but I have a name or two i use for certain things that will occasionally pop up... it's always interesting to see. update: apparently there is a guy who writes or is in the American Institute of physics who has my exact name... and my last name is EXTREMELY uncommon... same first, MIDDLE, and last name... kinda creepy... Last edited by analog; 12-06-2003 at 01:19 AM..

12-06-2003, 03:14 PM	#49 (permalink)
Cherry Tilted Location: Yonder	My more commonly used username (aka not this one) has several hundred thousand hits, though I can only claim a couple thousand. I actually get introduced to people by that name, oddly enough. My real name has about 10 hits, all me. I try not to use my full name when at all possible. __________________ In walked a man in the shape of a man, holding a hat shaped hat...

12-13-2003, 08:06 AM	#52 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	I was surprised when I searched my nickname as one name, not three words. There is even a site called thingstodo. Makes sense. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

11-27-2003, 09:12 AM	#41 (permalink)
aintyoboyfriend Insane Location: Arlington, VA	I found a lot of information when I searched under my real name, mostly about this kid that died when his firestone tires exploded on his Explorer in 1998. the only thing I found under my nickname was todays active topics here at tfp.

11-27-2003, 09:35 PM	#42 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	I'm in a few places under my real name, including my high school Fencing team's site and a kids' science journal containing a report I did in 4th grade.

11-28-2003, 06:25 AM	#43 (permalink)
aurigus Insane	The thing to worry about is when you go to a job interview if they are just curious about you they can do a google search on your name. If it is not high priority or a job that requires security clearance all you need is google for a simple background check! I try to make my name come back with only good results that would help me in that regards. I've looked up some info on old friends this way! The only things that come up for mine is my linux counter entry and a quote I had made in my college newspaper.

12-01-2003, 10:37 AM	#44 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	on google. com, all i get is a bumload of french sites. as would be natural.

12-02-2003, 02:42 AM	#45 (permalink)
wry1 Loser Location: Far too far from my Angel....	Strange you should ask, but with a nickname like D.B. Cooper I am more famous....

12-06-2003, 04:13 PM	#50 (permalink)
Dwarf020 Tilted	The vast majority of the time, use the handle MrWizard. Amazingly, when i google that, i get a cubic shit-ton of stuff, it couldnt be that guy who used to be on TV could it....?

12-11-2003, 07:12 PM	#51 (permalink)
NeverBorn I'm a pepper bitch..	Just odds and end gaming links

12-14-2003, 11:35 AM	#53 (permalink)
Crazy/Beautiful Loser Location: In solitude	My user name is a teeny bopper movie starring Kirsen Dunst, which I have actually never seen, but thought the title sounded cool. My real name pops up with articles I've written for my Univeristy's newspaper, (which makes me feel kinda special). I have an usual last name, so searchs on me can be pretty accurate