how did you decide on your super-hero.. oops internet name? - Page 5

richlevy · 07-17-2004, 11:44 AM

When I was first BBS'ing, back in the days when a 300 baud modem was considered good, I dialed into many BBS's. I had a hard time keeping track of passwords. Most of the time user names were real names.

The first BBS that wanted a handle was called Gearjammers. In order to help remember my handle I thought Gears=Sprockets=Spacely's Sprockets.

Once I came up with that handle, I used it everywhere.

The only attribute I believe I share with Mr. Spacely is a very loud voice. "JETSON!!!!!!!"

As I thought I posted a while ago, in the new incarnation of the Cellar I decided to use my real name as a test of the Consitution and personal statement that I stand behind what I say. If I ever became uncomfortable about saying something because the government might not like it, then that would indicate that my government has failed me in not assuring me of my rights.

BTW, I did search for the post where I discussed this but came up empty.

Bullitt · 07-17-2004, 12:17 PM

If any of you are familiar w/ cop movies, you'll reconize my name... def. one of the coolest movies of all time. I mean, does it get any better than a '68 charger and a '68 mustang racing through the streets of san fran in excess of 100 mph???

I think not.

lookout123 · 07-24-2004, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

If any of you are familiar w/ cop movies, you'll reconize my name... def. one of the coolest movies of all time. I mean, does it get any better than a '68 charger and a '68 mustang racing through the streets of san fran in excess of 100 mph???

I think not.

steve mcqueen, ultimate badass.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-17-2004, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by richlevy

BTW, I did search for the post where I discussed this but came up empty.

I seem to remember it.

lumberjim · 07-24-2004, 02:59 PM

sounds like a mastercard commercial, lookout.....

lulu · 08-09-2004, 06:37 PM

I was fishing* and the third time I cast my lure, I got a bite.... and as I reeled it in the fish I caught spoke to me (yes, with a hook in its mouth. All imaginary fish do!) it said... if you set me free, I shall give you a user name for cellar.org. I was so excited I immediately agreed and set him free. He yelled over his shoulder as he was swimming away... LULU!

*never been fishing

I just think it's a cool nick.

And for Brianna- Tiramisu, still haven't had any. But definitely on the list of desserts that need to be eaten SOON!

DanaC · 08-09-2004, 08:00 PM

oooooooh Tiramisu is to die for

Pi · 08-14-2004, 12:26 PM

My first name was zigar because I started smoke cigars when I was 18... Then it changed to Loser. I was in a rather bad mood during these days...
I wanted a new one and choose Pi because my name is Philippe, and Pi is short and funny and complex...

richlevy · 08-14-2004, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pi

My first name was zigar because I started smoke cigars when I was 18... Then it changed to Loser. I was in a rather bad mood during these days...
I wanted a new one and choose Pi because my name is Philippe, and Pi is short and funny and complex...

...and runs on forvever? :p

Quote:

From Pi History
As a postscript, here is a mnemonic for the decimal expansion of p. Each successive digit is the number of letters in the corresponding word.

How I want a drink, alcoholic of course, after the heavy lectures involving quantum mechanics. All of thy geometry, Herr Planck, is fairly hard...:

3.14159265358979323846264...

07-17-2004, 11:44 AM	#1
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	When I was first BBS'ing, back in the days when a 300 baud modem was considered good, I dialed into many BBS's. I had a hard time keeping track of passwords. Most of the time user names were real names. The first BBS that wanted a handle was called Gearjammers. In order to help remember my handle I thought Gears=Sprockets=Spacely's Sprockets. Once I came up with that handle, I used it everywhere. The only attribute I believe I share with Mr. Spacely is a very loud voice. "JETSON!!!!!!!" As I thought I posted a while ago, in the new incarnation of the Cellar I decided to use my real name as a test of the Consitution and personal statement that I stand behind what I say. If I ever became uncomfortable about saying something because the government might not like it, then that would indicate that my government has failed me in not assuring me of my rights. BTW, I did search for the post where I discussed this but came up empty. __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

07-17-2004, 12:17 PM	#2
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	If any of you are familiar w/ cop movies, you'll reconize my name... def. one of the coolest movies of all time. I mean, does it get any better than a '68 charger and a '68 mustang racing through the streets of san fran in excess of 100 mph??? I think not. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

07-24-2004, 02:59 PM	#5
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	sounds like a mastercard commercial, lookout..... __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

08-09-2004, 06:37 PM	#6
lulu with karate i'll kick your ass Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 53	I was fishing* and the third time I cast my lure, I got a bite.... and as I reeled it in the fish I caught spoke to me (yes, with a hook in its mouth. All imaginary fish do!) it said... if you set me free, I shall give you a user name for cellar.org. I was so excited I immediately agreed and set him free. He yelled over his shoulder as he was swimming away... LULU! *never been fishing I just think it's a cool nick. And for Brianna- Tiramisu, still haven't had any. But definitely on the list of desserts that need to be eaten SOON! __________________ Hiya!

08-14-2004, 12:26 PM	#8
Pi desperate finder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 437	My first name was zigar because I started smoke cigars when I was 18... Then it changed to Loser. I was in a rather bad mood during these days... I wanted a new one and choose Pi because my name is Philippe, and Pi is short and funny and complex... __________________ Complex simplex

08-09-2004, 08:00 PM	#7
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	oooooooh Tiramisu is to die for

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