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THE HCP

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How do you change your name on here? I can't figure it out!
 
you just sign it differently at the bottom of your post.

frank.
 
Are you changing it to 'PanicCausinHispanic'?
 
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I suggest this avy...
 
Denny Crane is the one who switched me from BrianWheeler to just Wheels
 
Wheels said:
Denny Crane is the one who switched me from BrianWheeler to just Wheels
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Denny Crane's name is gonna change to"HCP just kicked my ass!" if he doesn't get back at me ASAP!
 
fwiw--I always think initials for handles are a really bad idea. Nothing is more impersonal than a string of meaningless letters. Sure, to those who've read you before, they may remember what they represent. But for anybody new they will just be that--meaningless letters. It strips away all personality from your handle (and yours in particular has a lot of personality).

Which brand name just sounds intuitively friendlier and more like a company you wouldn't mind working for--Apple or IBM? Verizon or AT&T? (BTW--almost no major company gets to the big leagues with an abbreviated name. It's always International Business Machines that later becomes IBM. Kentucky Fried Chicken that becomes KFC. etc)

HispanicCausingPanic is an awesome handle. It communicates ethnicity and personality all at once. HCP? What is that?

Just look at some of the best handles on here:
barfo--communicates that he doesn't take himself too seriously. Fits, doesn't it?
EdO--tells you that he's pretty straight forward. He is what he is.
Minstrel--sounds like a guy with a lot of different interests and an interest in a variety of music. Do you think any of those guys would be well-advised to hack out those awesome handles and use a three letter acronym? I don't.

Now look at ABM--a really cool, smart poster. Good natured and easy-going. So why did he decide to go with Ant-Ballistic Missile as his handle? TalkHard or Maris could've done that (in a rare cerebral moment), but ABM? I always found that an unfortunate coincidence. (I realize he was originally Atlanta Blazer Man. IMO, he made the same mistake you're about to.)

You've got one of the best handles on here. Why ruin a good thing?

You weren't asking for advice. But then what do you expect from a mook like me?
 
mook said:
fwiw--I always think initials for handles are a really bad idea. Nothing is more impersonal than a string of meaningless letters. Sure, to those who've read you before, they may remember what they represent. But for anybody new they will just be that--meaningless letters. It strips away all personality from your handle (and yours in particular has a lot of personality).

Which brand name just sounds intuitively friendlier and more like a company you wouldn't mind working for--Apple or IBM? Verizon or AT&T? (BTW--almost no major company gets to the big leagues with an abbreviated name. It's always International Business Machines that later becomes IBM. Kentucky Fried Chicken that becomes KFC. etc)

HispanicCausingPanic is an awesome handle. It communicates ethnicity and personality all at once. HCP? What is that?

Just look at some of the best handles on here:
barfo--communicates that he doesn't take himself too seriously. Fits, doesn't it?
EdO--tells you that he's pretty straight forward. He is what he is.
Minstrel--sounds like a guy with a lot of different interests and an interest in a variety of music. Do you think any of those guys would be well-advised to hack out those awesome handles and use a three letter acronym? I don't.

Now look at ABM--a really cool, smart poster. Good natured and easy-going. So why did he decide to go with Ant-Ballistic Missile as his handle? TalkHard or Maris could've done that (in a rare cerebral moment), but ABM? I always found that an unfortunate coincidence. (I realize he was originally Atlanta Blazer Man. IMO, he made the same mistake you're about to.)

You've got one of the best handles on here. Why ruin a good thing?

You weren't asking for advice. But then what do you expect from a mook like me?
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mook makes a great point. I never thought of it that way before. GENIUS!
 
So when he does change it, what will newbies think it stands for?

Huge Cock Please?
Hungarian Carcass Packer?
 
mook said:
fwiw--I always think initials for handles are a really bad idea. Nothing is more impersonal than a string of meaningless letters.
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Hard to take this seriously coming from someone calling himself "mostly outrageous orangutanish kid". ;)
 
mook said:
fwiw--I always think initials for handles are a really bad idea. Nothing is more impersonal than a string of meaningless letters. Sure, to those who've read you before, they may remember what they represent. But for anybody new they will just be that--meaningless letters. It strips away all personality from your handle (and yours in particular has a lot of personality).

Which brand name just sounds intuitively friendlier and more like a company you wouldn't mind working for--Apple or IBM? Verizon or AT&T? (BTW--almost no major company gets to the big leagues with an abbreviated name. It's always International Business Machines that later becomes IBM. Kentucky Fried Chicken that becomes KFC. etc)

HispanicCausingPanic is an awesome handle. It communicates ethnicity and personality all at once. HCP? What is that?

Just look at some of the best handles on here:
barfo--communicates that he doesn't take himself too seriously. Fits, doesn't it?
EdO--tells you that he's pretty straight forward. He is what he is.
Minstrel--sounds like a guy with a lot of different interests and an interest in a variety of music. Do you think any of those guys would be well-advised to hack out those awesome handles and use a three letter acronym? I don't.

Now look at ABM--a really cool, smart poster. Good natured and easy-going. So why did he decide to go with Ant-Ballistic Missile as his handle? TalkHard or Maris could've done that (in a rare cerebral moment), but ABM? I always found that an unfortunate coincidence. (I realize he was originally Atlanta Blazer Man. IMO, he made the same mistake you're about to.)

You've got one of the best handles on here. Why ruin a good thing?

You weren't asking for advice. But then what do you expect from a mook like me?
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He wants his name changed to TheWanker.
 
mook said:
fwiw--I always think initials for handles are a really bad idea. Nothing is more impersonal than a string of meaningless letters.

Now look at ABM--a really cool, smart poster. Good natured and easy-going. So why did he decide to go with Ant-Ballistic Missile as his handle? TalkHard or Maris could've done that (in a rare cerebral moment), but ABM? I always found that an unfortunate coincidence. (I realize he was originally Atlanta Blazer Man. IMO, he made the same mistake you're about to.)
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Are we talking about the same ABM? The one who starts controversial threads and then hides from taking responsibility? The one who promised me lunch yesterday if I help him buy a 52" TV and then chumped out on me when I was half way to his place? That ABM?

Hey, ABM, you owe me a lunch.
 
BLAZER PROPHET said:
Are we talking about the same ABM? The one who starts controversial threads and then hides from taking responsibility? The one who promised me lunch yesterday if I help him buy a 52" TV and then chumped out on me when I was half way to his place? That ABM?

Hey, ABM, you owe me a lunch.
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:biglaugh:
 
BLAZER PROPHET said:
Are we talking about the same ABM? The one who starts controversial threads and then hides from taking responsibility? The one who promised me lunch yesterday if I help him buy a 52" TV and then chumped out on me when I was half way to his place? That ABM?

Hey, ABM, you owe me a lunch.
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Dude, hero status always attracts its detractors. :pimp:

Besides, I've bought lunch for you probably 3:1 by now? Oh, wait! The was last time you "bought" me lunch following your cashing in BIGTIME (what was it? $50?) on the penny slots at the CW Casino. :lol: I did appreciate that, though. :hungry:

Oh, and I'm sure glad I didn't purchase that TV from Fry's. Also, I'm assuming you didn't remember me telling you to wait until I found out if they had any available? I mean, I know you were really looking forward to seeing me, and all. Sorry to burst your bubble on that, friend.

That said, I'm gonna take the 5th on ducking out on those controversial threads. I mean, what can I say? :dunno:
 
mook said:
I always think initials for handles are a really bad idea. Nothing is more impersonal than a string of meaningless letters.
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Yeah, "mook" is much better. Not only is it "personal," it refers to "an insignificant or contemptible person," which fits you perfectly!

:)
 
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Maybe I should change to SSN. Social Security Number!

Don't do it, HCP.
 
Shooter said:
Yeah, "mook" is much better. Not only is it "personal," it refers to "an insignificant or contemptible person," which fits you perfectly!

:)
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And I always think of the Virginia Tech when I see your handle.
 
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