Do you get offended when I do this?

Published on April 22, 2005 By foreverserenity In Blogging

I just realized something that I do quite often without realizing it. I like to "break" people's names down. You know, say the shorter version or in essence create an acronym at times.

I do this and never thought of asking, "Hey, do you mind if I call you...?" You know because some people really are quite "touchy" about their names. Ok, I know it's not their real names but they still might be upset that I somehow alter it.

I just thought about this when I was responding to a new blogger, lemonlime, who was writing his (or her?) first blog about a much discussed topic around here....(music) Booger! Link

So, when I do this to you, let me assure you it's done with much affection and familiarity! It just shows I'm comfortable with you. And as for the personal names, hey, need I say more?

Comments (Page 1)

philomedy

on Apr 22, 2005

" just thought about this when I was responding to a new blogger, lemonlime, who was writing his (or her?) first blog"

She's not only a her, she happens to be the sweetest, cutest, most perfect her on this planet!

Oh, and feel free to play with my name in any way you want.

Moderateman

on Apr 22, 2005

how would you break my reaL NAME down? elie.. and I hate being called L

foreverserenity

on Apr 22, 2005

She's not only a her, she happens to be the sweetest, cutest, most perfect her on this planet!

That's nice to know!

Oh, and feel free to play with my name in any way you want.

I just call you Phoenix!

how would you break my reaL NAME down? elie.. and I hate being called L

No, not L, I just call you Elie sometimes or MM or Mod!

philomedy

on Apr 22, 2005

I just call you Phoenix!

Um...I'm philomedy.

Ravenblack

on Apr 22, 2005

I don't mind at all.

Moderateman

on Apr 22, 2005

just call you Elie sometimes or MM or Mod!

thanx.... I used a street name for so long I almost forgot my real name.. it's nice to see either elie MM or mod.

Zoologist03

on Apr 22, 2005

I'm not sure if you've ever done it to me. I always sign my comments and articles with a shorter version...so feel free to use it if you like.

~Zoo

Floozie

on Apr 22, 2005

Do what you will with my name! Please!

Being named Suzanne I have gone through all possible configurations of short, long and in between hand through the years. The ubiquitous Suz, Suzi, Suzi Q, Flooz, Floozie (hence the screen name), Pooz (thanks sis), Suzzle Woozle, Suzz (rhymes with fuzz), Suzz-muffin, Oozie, boozie, cruisy, Spewsy (saved for rare occassions of distinct over consumption of my favourite friend), Doozie, Suzi K, Cock (last name Koch - crappy parents!)... I could go on but I find finishing with a profanity tends to have the best effect.

I like when people play around with my name - only good friends tend to (unless they are annoying, lecherous bastards in the pub - then it just sucks!)

Happy birthday for the other day! Sorry I missed it.

Suz xxx (or whatever you want to call me!)

Trudygolightly

on Apr 22, 2005

Hi foreverserenity

naw, I don't mind it if you shorten my alias!
My grama called me by a very sweet nickname, mom would use my full name when mad at me,
my ex abreviated my name, rather telling that was.....
very insightful of you to ask though!! and sensitive too

will you be my sister??
I sure would like to have a sister like you!
Trud

Sugar High Elf

on Apr 23, 2005

I get SHE a lot. At first, I didn't know who people were talking to! I felt so silly when I caught on. Sugar is a little strange, because it's such a pet name for people.

As for my real name, I HATE Jessie, though Jess or J is just fine with me. Not really sure why... just the way I am.

foreverserenity

on Apr 23, 2005

I just call you Phoenix! Um...I'm philomedy.

Philmody, a thousand pardons! How could I make such a big faux pas? I got my names mixed up this time! I meant to say Phil!

I don't mind at all.

Cool Raven!

I almost forgot my real name.. it's nice to see either elie MM or mod

Sometimes I forget my own too,

! Good to know.

so feel free to use it if you like.~Zoo

Thanks Zoo. I believe I have and I will.

(unless they are annoying, lecherous bastards in the pub - then it just sucks!)

I know exactly what you mean!

Happy birthday for the other day! Sorry I missed it.Suz xxx (or whatever you want to call me!)

Hey, you're not that far in thought. It was only yesterday, the 22nd and thanks! Suz it is, except for the times I call you Floozie!

mom would use my full name when mad at me

Mom's always do that when they're mad dont' they?

very insightful of you to ask though!! and sensitive too

It dawned on me that I did that sometimes use variations of people's name. I do see other fellow bloggers do it but not all the time. My variations tend to be either the acronym or some other part of that person's JU ID.

will you be my sister??I sure would like to have a sister like you!

Oh thank you Trudy! I'm honored!

I get SHE a lot

I believe I may by guilty of that where you're concerned too. And the "Sugar" part, guilty. My oldest daughter's name is Jessica and sometimes we call her Jessie, not often though. I prefer to call her Jess. So what will it be; Sugar or High Elf or?

As for me, FS - I admit once I saw this response and didnt' figure out it was me the person was talking to -

! So it happens to the best of us. Serenity or Forever is ok too.

philomedy

on Apr 23, 2005

Philmody, a thousand pardons! How could I make such a big faux pas? I got my names mixed up this time! I meant to say Phil!

No worries.

ParaTed2k

on Apr 26, 2005

Well, I've been called Para, P2K, and for some reason beyond all logic.. .Ted ;~D. I can't remember who it was, or what they did with it, but someone resently twisted ParaTed2k into an insult for which I gave them Kudos for originality.

Either one work for me. The last time I remember being bugged by what people called me was in Jr. High. I had always been called "Teddy", and of course, Jr. High was when I got too big for my breaches, so I insisted on being called Ted. Funny, now that I'm 42, Teddy doesn't seem to bother me anymore (although only 2 or 3 people have ever called me that since the 70s). ;~D

foreverserenity

on Apr 26, 2005

but someone resently twisted ParaTed2k into an insult for which I gave them Kudos for originality.

I don't remember who or what myself, but I do remember reading your response to that one!

I like calling you Ted!

ParaTed2k

on Apr 26, 2005

I like calling you Ted!

Then for Forever, Ted it is!! ;~D

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