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What do our names in the virtual world?

The name is of great importance to man. This is the sound, which it is bound distinguished among others. Nickname or the nickname (from English nickname - nickname) is also a name by which a person exists and is recognized in the virtual world. Unlike the name given by parents at birth, nick man chooses himself, so many people are interested in this process, and not only curious, but also scientists.




For virtual communication is characterized by the freedom afforded by the anonymity of communication. According to Dr. Paul Kelly: "In the virtual environment, you can be whoever you want to look like you want, be what you want from sex - for you do not apply the restrictions of the real world." Therefore, the nickname is not nothing but a role, an image borrowed. And the interpretation of the selected role is very specific because it depends on the level of education of the people of his culture, personal perception of the image and most importantly, the objectives with which it comes in the forum, chat, etc.

Thus, the nickname is a kind samoprezentatsiya business card, which provides a virtual community to identify and, of course, to attract attention.
Choose your nickname is very individual process. Few are those who use dozens of names, the majority of people have a 1-3 receiver. Furthermore, about 35% of people do not ever change. Frequent change of nicknames is characteristic only 10% of them, and in most cases a temporary nature.

Changing the receiver to a certain extent can serve as an essential characteristic of man. Sometimes nicknames are changed when changing circle of friends sometimes - to avoid uncomfortable or bored now contacts. Sometimes it is the result of a change in mood, work or hobbies, and any other external circumstances. Usually permanent nicknames changed after changing the image below which shows a man in Virtue. Originally preset image lived until the visitor does not find another, more suitable for him, circle of communication.

The choice of the name depends on the purpose for which the person is registered in chat or forum. It is rarely random or technical (5%). Still meet people who use nicknames qwe like - name, convenient dialing keypad, but without any meaningful significance. Almost 35% of people use a nickname for his real name or his various modifications. Another 35% have a relatively personal or external characteristics - ie is reflected in the nicknames that their trait or appearance, which takes place at their self-identification - either specific feature or some idol, hero of the book or movie, animal, plant and even objects and technical devices with which one is associated properties. Another 25% of the nicknames reflect the interests and biases of people who identify with a particular environment - social, professional, geographic, etc.. Only 12% hold a secret significance of his nickname. When choosing a nickname vital personal relation to him and to the image as a whole. 80% of people belong to his nickname seriously as a means of identification, 20% - frivolous and fun, as a joke. People with "serious" relationship, 28% believe that there is any particular nickname, secret matter, 16% believe that it is the man himself - his character, mentality, appearance, etc., another 16% think that it is the image by which man wants to be perceived by others, 10% see the receiver means of attracting attention, the other 10% think nicknames for situational names created according to the purpose of the visit.

Sometimes chosen nickname strongly influences the man himself - he is trying to match the image to be adapted to the chosen role. There are plenty of cases where people forget his real name and calling him a nickname. There is a case of Israel, where the 25-year-old changed his name in the passport in the name of his personal website - Tommer.com. And yet it is a man with a normal mind!
More than 65% of people use a nickname for one of the names in real life:

1. Ordinary names with changed characters - Mime @, Ane4ka and others.

Traits: These are familiar names from our normal life, just some sounds have been replaced with numbers or any characters.
In fact, these are people who do not like to float in the clouds. They are not at all devoid of imagination, but all their dreams and creative ideas related to the material world. But it has its advantages: the web these people behave exactly as in real life. The risk behind nick lavish and open-minded young woman lies infant 13-year-old girl is smaller.

2. Diminutive or flattering names - Dancheto, Sunshine, kittens and more.

Features: It can be any name and word, but not necessarily with mitigating suffix that gives the flattering name, diminutive character.
These people really do not accidentally choose for themselves flattering names. For the most part, these are vulnerable people, emotional, sentimental, often melancholic leanings. They can be defiant and joking so that bed laughing on the keyboard, but believe me, in my personal life have enormous difficulties in communication. Wines often have uncertainty in their own strength and their shyness.

3. Fan names - Harry Potter, Darth Vader, Mickey Mouse and etc.

Traits: You may not realize that it was named in category "Fan" if you are not hanging out in these environments does not know by heart the dates of birth of all artists favorite series, it's plastered the walls with maps "Pokemon" or does not know visually and roll all vampires and werewolves of "Twilight." In practice, this is not bad. Usually books / movies / games are loved exactly when they are widely known to the masses. Most fan-names are known, and the quality you expressed. In fact, it's just to the category names. People who wear them tend to resemble the corresponding characters. The reason for their choice lies in a convergence - external or mental. But the key lies in the fact that a person identifies with his character and perceived behavior. We must not forget that people choose the names of those who would like to see in its place, ie - Such as in fact they are not. With a choice of fan-name offset their own imperfection. So beautiful Neo might be skinny and promiscuous boy seeking to escape from it tired world of adults and their incessant claims.

4. Mythical names - Venus, Cerberus, drink and more.

Traits: Have you read ancient Greek myths? Ah, you're Aphrodite? And you have a meeting with Osiris at 19 o'clock on that dating site? And who will then explain the features? In fact, the choice of legendary or mythical name does not guarantee a high intellectual level. Unfortunately, more people are not willing or do not have time to read books, so often "smart" nicknames cover a very elementary level. Catch an encyclopedia, open to any page and where your finger falls, there is your destiny. If you are lucky and it proves Medea or Thor, so it is decided Fortuna. A Fortune's that cute girl you're typing on Skype!

5. Elvish names - Laurie Nathan / Nathaniel, Galadriel and others.

Traits: usually polysyllabic words that end with the suffix "el", "-en", "-en" ... In fact, as we know, elves are sophisticated beings. In life, these are usually curious natures that have a close relationship with creativity. Another nice feature is their satisfaction and pacification. But this does not apply to those who are considered "dark elves" - these people do not know the meaning of "middle ground" and peace. They are darn expressive and daring, sometimes melancholic and aware throughout their non-membership to the world of the living. Often this feeling is related to a sense of their own exclusivity. In a nutshell - complex characters.

6. Name + last name - Maria Ivanova, Diana Koseva Ivan Ivanov et al.

Traits: Just name and surname. And maybe a middle name. Just like that, a luxury. Sometimes the name falls into this category, and in the "fan."
In fact, these are people who present themselves as a person with capital letters and realize their significance. They know very, very able and very willing to share. They have a bad fantasy often good storytellers, although many of them do not like to waste nothing. For them, it is advisable to familiarize people with mythical names. Such people generally love to talk about the meaning of their names.