When I was just starting to get acquainted with the global computer network, many books like “Computer at Home” or “Getting to Know the Internet” unanimously advised – never to reveal your name in the virtual space. Following this wisdom, novice users came up with a variety of nicknames, and instead of photographs, they tried to use completely unimaginable images as avatars. A change has occurred. How are things today?
The era of Web 2.0, social networks, networking, personal branding has arrived – the most far-sighted users not only reveal, but also promote their own full name. Naturally, I do not encourage playing online games under the nickname “Vasily Andreevich Uryupin” – but when blogging, writing articles or e-books, it is better not to refuse the opportunity to let the world know the cherished words from your passport. Let's figure out why?
You can gain popularity.
Yes, yes, already at the moment of registration in the “School of Life” or “Live Journal” you need to understand that your creations can gain recognition and fame. It is much better if they work for your real name, and not a fictitious nickname. Although, some people are ready to spend their entire creative life under a pseudonym. The method to find out what to do is simple – ask yourself one question. If one day the editor-in-chief of “Komsomolskaya Pravda” calls you and asks if it is possible to publish and how to sign your article, what will you answer? If here too the choice falls on “CrazySexyWOWKitten”, then feel free to enter the fictitious name in the corresponding field of the registration form.
Creating art under the name on your passport can help you find a job.
When interviewing for a job at a reputable organization, you need to accept the fact that the manager will type your first and last name into Yandex or Google. It would be great if he or she finds a creative trace on the global network – of course, when it is not a page with a manual on making explosive devices. Although, if you are applying for a job as an explosives expert… “Search result: pages – 0. The searched combination of words is not found anywhere” – such a response from a search engine will not add attractiveness to your resume.
A true name will help you find old acquaintances on the Internet.
It is possible that a former classmate or first love you have long forgotten about may recognize you. I think it will not be difficult for them to guess that Misha Ivanov's financial blog belongs to that very cute blue-eyed boy from the next desk. Don't bother your lost acquaintances by renaming Misha Ivanov to Invest-Mastodon.
Choosing a pseudonym is a matter of mood.
And the mood has a habit of changing. For this reason, it is not recommended to make tattoos in visible places – and I recommend for this reason to refuse to use fictitious names in the virtual community. It is possible that a beautiful name will become boring in a year or two – and after changing it, the process of building a personal brand will have to start practically from scratch.
Make your life complete.
By remaining Olga in the office, in bed with your loved one, and on the global network, you help your existence maintain spiritual integrity. The name means quite a lot to each of us – let this significance be constant in all spheres of existence.
Love your name and let others love it no less!
