Answering some comments today, it occurred to me that I didn’t know the name of some bloggers, other than their blog name.
Now, I know that some don’t want to give a real name, that’s fine, so they may have an online identity like Shadow or Faerie… I can cope with addressing you that way, as I like to personalise my comments, and if I know a name, I can build a relationship a little easier.
But when the only name I have is the blog name, no real writer name, like Squidgy Cushions, or Hard Life… I never know how to address you… Squidgy? …Cush?… Mr Life? (If you are male or female, who knows?!)
I do go into About Me pages, and even scour previous comments on your blogs, to see if anyone is addressing you in a particular way, so I may get that ‘personal’ touch, but many times, there is nothing. Nada.
So, if you would like to, I invite you to write in the comments, the name you would like to be known by, false or true, unless of course I already know it, or its obvious from your Gravatar and Blog!
And I don’t promise to remember them all straight away, but I will try my hardest!
And maybe other Peeps of mine will meet some new friends, and learn some new names too!
hotmessmemoir
Jun 30, 2017 @ 00:56:29
You can call me Angela, Hot Mess, Hot or Ms. Mess. Whichever, I am open! LOL!
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Ritu
Jun 30, 2017 @ 06:40:36
LOL! Not Angie then! ;P
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hotmessmemoir
Jun 30, 2017 @ 12:53:35
You can call me Angie too! That’s fine.
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Ritu
Jun 30, 2017 @ 15:44:06
😁
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Traci York
Jun 29, 2017 @ 22:15:21
My blog used to be called, “Confessions of an Internet G33k” and I went by the name, “InternetG33k (g33k leetspeak for geek – LOL). It’s funny how many people thought I was male, even though many of my posts revolved around my fictional self’s fictional love life… grin
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2017 @ 22:29:01
Lol!!! I know… it’s easy to build a totally different identity!
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actualconversationswithmyhusband
Jun 29, 2017 @ 17:40:46
You inspired me to update my About page with a link to my facebook, etc. Big steps for me!
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2017 @ 17:45:36
Oooh!!! I do like to inspire@!@
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yesthismoment
Jun 29, 2017 @ 11:17:24
This made me laugh! I have felt the same way at times! Keep smiling! From my heart to yours, Diane
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2017 @ 12:33:23
Hi Diane!!!!!
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fancypaperblog
Jun 29, 2017 @ 11:07:03
I am a bit of a blogger in shadow myself! Orla. Nice to meet you😊
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2017 @ 12:33:11
Hi Orla!!!!!
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emfletche
Jun 29, 2017 @ 09:55:36
Hi Ritu…it’s Emmalene or Em – never Emma! But i met a fellow blogger a couple of months ago who insisted on calling me Mrs Brummie 😀 😀
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2017 @ 12:32:42
Lol!!! Hey Em!
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Lorna
Jun 29, 2017 @ 09:38:36
Hello, Ritu! I’m, well, Lorna. I’m always interested in people’s names, too. Sharing your real one is so important for making genuine connections. I had my initials as my gravatar for ages, but I always signed my first name in comments on other people’s posts. It was also an interesting way to see who actually read their comments. If they were were like, ‘Hey, thanks, LKD!’ then I thought, yeah but you have no idea what the fug I just said, though.
This is not a test,
Lorna 🙂 x
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2017 @ 12:31:43
Lol thanks Lorna and Hi!!!!!!!
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Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC
Sep 01, 2016 @ 03:27:37
I never thought about it until I read this, but unless it is obvious because of the topic of the blog, I always wonder a bit about the authenticity of a writer who doesn’t give me a name – even a pseudonym is better than not knowing what to call them.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMore dot com)
– ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder –
“It takes a village to educate a world!”
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Ritu
Sep 01, 2016 @ 08:55:16
It does make you wonder!!!!
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Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC
Sep 01, 2016 @ 16:57:56
🙂
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willowdot21
Aug 31, 2016 @ 15:57:30
willow 😋😊😉
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Ritu
Aug 31, 2016 @ 16:20:05
Lol! I know you too!! 😘
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willowdot21
Aug 31, 2016 @ 16:22:27
😊😋😎😍
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Judy Martin
Aug 31, 2016 @ 09:26:35
This is great Sis. I too would like to know how to address people, I have been having a good look through here learning some new names! 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 31, 2016 @ 09:40:17
It’s enlightening, isn’t it!!!
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Judy Martin
Aug 31, 2016 @ 19:54:44
Yes 🙂
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Alifamtravels
Aug 30, 2016 @ 21:03:57
Hi Ritu, I’m Adrienne
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 21:12:27
Lovely to meet you Adrienne 😊
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Tikeetha T
Aug 30, 2016 @ 14:40:03
Tikeetha
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 15:08:56
Hi Tikeetha!
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Tikeetha T
Aug 30, 2016 @ 16:36:34
Hi Ritu!
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susieshy45
Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:33:56
Love this post, Ritu. I am known as Susie, a diminutive of my middle name, Susan.
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:41:55
Well, I know you! Hey Susie!!!!
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susieshy45
Aug 30, 2016 @ 16:55:13
Yeah, just clarifying Ritu.
🙂
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 17:42:23
😊😊😊
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Lisa A.
Aug 30, 2016 @ 12:51:20
Good post, Ritu! I’m Lisa! 😂 I used to use my last name but I decided to change it to my first name. I just call people by their avatar name. Sometimes I get curious though.
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:41:01
Oh I try to too Lisa, but some have rather strange avatar names, I’m not sure how to address them!!!
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Lisa A.
Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:44:20
I know what you mean. 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:47:35
😊
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pensitivity101
Aug 30, 2016 @ 10:42:43
I’m a Diana, though friends call me Di. On my blog, most refer to me as Pen, which I don’t mind, so either will do. 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 11:58:59
Thank you Di!
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blondieaka
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:51:05
Hi Ritu or is it? I have it on my my about page and have for while after reading one of Hugh’s posts actually, but I think many don’t read it so I am Carol or Caz to some 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:53:33
Hi Carol! And yes, it’s definitely Ritu!!!! 😁
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Hugh's Views and News
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:18:01
Great point, Ritu. I think every blog should have an ‘about me’ page where the first line says, “Hello, welcome to my blog, my name is…”
No need to gave a real name if you don’t want to, but it does make a blog more friendly if we know a name we call the blogger by.
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:21:53
That’s my point exactly Hugh! I like to be able to develop relationships with those who interact with me… It’s a little hard if I don’t have a handle at least, to call them by!!!
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LG
Aug 30, 2016 @ 03:35:50
Lakshmi
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:06:37
Hi Laxshmi 😊
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kphoenix1
Aug 30, 2016 @ 02:02:25
Hi Ritu! I’m Pamela, but you can call me Pam also.
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:06:22
So good to know your name Pam 😊
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ghostmmnc
Aug 30, 2016 @ 01:32:25
Hi, Ritu! I try to check about pages or comments to find out who I’m writing to, also. For me, you can call me Ghost, or Barbara! 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:04:47
Well hey Ghostly Barbera!!!! 😊
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sonofabeach96
Aug 30, 2016 @ 00:41:01
I’m Tony. 😃
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:01:38
Cool! Hi Tony!!!
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sonofabeach96
Aug 30, 2016 @ 12:22:10
😃
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weggieboy
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:54:17
Doug is fine, but not Dougy. That’s the name of one of my two kitties. (He is not a Dougy Junior as he has a different middle name than I, LOL!)
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:58:31
Lol! Oh I know you Doug! How are Dougy and Andy? 😁
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weggieboy
Aug 30, 2016 @ 18:13:52
Andy and Dougy ate breakfast, begged me to give them some loving, then went to bed for a little cat nap. Andy had some kitty treats, but Dougy has to wake up first for his!
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 18:14:34
Bless them! Sonu Singh has had a bit of a chilled day today too!
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syl65
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:12:38
Sylvester, Syl, Brother, Brother Dearest, whatever comes to you first 😄
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:36:44
You’ll always be Brother to me Syl 😄
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syl65
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:38:03
😍 and you will definitely always be Sister to me 😀
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:38:56
Aw Brother! (((Hugs))) 😍
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syl65
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:39:44
😍 🤗🤗🤗
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TT
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:12:32
My name is Tad.
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:36:13
Lovely to officially meet you, Tad! 😊
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PalpablePennings
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:04:32
Now this post forces me to review and add on few things on my About Me page…which I will do very soon! 😀
And my name is Tanya! 🙂 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:35:16
Great to meet you Tanya!
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vanbytheriver
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:04:27
Funny timing, I “came out” with my real name (Dorothy) just yesterday, but I don’t want to use it on my blog. Van works for me. And I agree on the About page, I don’t usually follow if folks don’t have one.
My avatar is a little man caricature of Matt Foley, it was confusing at first, but in the first line, I say I am a wife and mom. So…maybe people don’t really read them ? Good idea, Ritu. (If that is your real name) ☺☺☺
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:34:46
I kinda like Van for you…. but I’m so happy to know your real name too Dorothy ! And yes…I’m definitely Ritu 😄
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Yinglan
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:04:08
I’ve been wondering about some blogger’s name too although I’m not that creative with mine. Some people call me Ying because they can’t pronounce my whole name but here, I don’t think pronunciation is a problem. So Yinglan it is. 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:33:21
Hi Yinglan!
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Yinglan
Aug 29, 2016 @ 23:33:46
Hello!
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Southern by Design
Aug 29, 2016 @ 22:56:55
I’m pretty certain my name is on my blog info about me. But at any rate I go by Michelle or Mac 😉
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 22:58:38
Good to know Michelle or Mac! 😄
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Dorinda Duclos
Aug 29, 2016 @ 22:14:23
You can call me Dorinda, Dor or D. Whatever is easiest for you 😌
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 22:17:33
Thanks Dor!! 😄
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Jim
Aug 29, 2016 @ 22:00:21
Well, my name is Jim, but most people call me… Jim.
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 22:04:26
Lol! Thanks Jim… I was wondering what to call you 😂
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Meg Sorick
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:16:17
I do this too! I want to call them something! 😃
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:33:44
I hope we get a few more names out of the woodwork then Meg!!!
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Meg Sorick
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:44:42
Yes indeed! 😃
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Deb
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:11:13
I do this search for blogger names too! This is a good idea.
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:30:09
I hoe we get a few replies at least!!
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New England Nomad
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:56:02
Wayne, Nomad, Wayno, Mr perfect..whatever works for you 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:57:20
Love it! I have options now Wayne! 😉
And I’m…Ritu, surprisingly enough!!!
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Don Royster
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:55:35
For me, the most frustrating thing is when I go to a blogger who has followed my blog and they don’t have an About page. I like to thank my followers. Or I am trying to figure out if I want to follow a blogger.
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:56:15
That is definitely a frustration too !!!
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Erika Kind
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:55:12
Same here! I also often check about pages in order to find out. I respect the privacy. But it would help to have at least an avatar name and a gender!
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:55:34
At least I know you!
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Erika Kind
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:56:11
Funny, I thought the same 😂
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:56:27
😂😂😂
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TanGental
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:52:00
Tempting, so tempting… anything that starts ‘your’ and ends ‘….ship’!
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:53:41
So Your Geoffleship would be OK?@ 😉
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TanGental
Aug 30, 2016 @ 22:37:54
I’ll accept that; most generous
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 23:13:06
I feel honoured Your Geoffleship 😉
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Sue Vincent
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:51:55
I really don’t like not having a name for people either…
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:53:04
I’m hoping we’ll get some names here…! I like to have a clue who I’m talking to!
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Sue Vincent
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:58:13
Me too… even if it is just an acceptable ‘handle’.
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:58:54
Exactly my point Sue! 😊
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Sue Vincent
Aug 29, 2016 @ 20:59:16
I’ll check back 😉
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:08:04
I’m hoping more people answer and share an identity rather than just click like on the reader without reading properly!!!!
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Sue Vincent
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:09:56
That would be nice… 😉
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2016 @ 21:29:54
😉
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