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Kyoyeou (Ki jəʊ juː)@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago

Lemmyers who opt for usernames with numbers even when the number-less version is available for free, what motivates your choice?

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Lemmyers who opt for usernames with numbers even when the number-less version is available for free, what motivates your choice?

Kyoyeou (Ki jəʊ juː)@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago
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  • ubergeek77@lemmy.ubergeek77.chat
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    2 years ago

    Considering I went through the trouble of setting up my own instance but kept my usual name, I’m feeling just a little called out here…

    • animist@lemmy.one
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      And you didn’t even go for ubergeek69

    • Kyoyeou (Ki jəʊ juː)@lemmy.worldOP
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      You had all the choices in the world, all

  • Retainer8510@beehaw.org
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    just used this random generated username from my password manager 😉

    • Kyoyeou (Ki jəʊ juː)@lemmy.worldOP
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      Oh nice idea!

  • Compgeek@lemmy.world
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    I tend to drop the numbers when the base name is available, but I know a lot of friends go for consistency across platforms and the number helps ensure it’ll be available on any new platform they come to

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    Have you considered that the number might be part of the username?

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      Oh definitely, and sometimes there is a reason behind it! So I made this post asking why!

      • Newwit@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        One of my username contains a 9 because I was 9 when I created that username lol. Rarely use it anymore though since it contains references to my real name

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          You’re making me reconsider my choice

  • CannotSleep420@lemmygrad.ml
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    I picked the funny weed number.

  • Krusty
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    Ahaha, good question

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