Why do people in Adult not use their real names when doing business?

**Basic_man** · 02-18-2005, 01:56 PM

I never hide my real name.. why would I do that ?

**NaughtyRob** · 02-18-2005, 01:57 PM

I use my real name.

**tungsten** · 02-18-2005, 01:57 PM

havent noticed that

**polish_aristocrat** · 02-18-2005, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Basic_man

I never hide my real name.. why would I do that ?

Becasue your mother could google it and then tell you "son, I didnt know you work in porn, I am ashamed of you"

**shuki** · 02-18-2005, 01:58 PM

I am real

**Sly** · 02-18-2005, 01:59 PM

At shows I get called both my real name and "Sly". It isn't a big deal to me, my name is right on my business card.

**Tom_PM** · 02-18-2005, 02:00 PM

Hi, my name is Tom. Nice to meet you er... HighOnAcid.. :D

**Stephen** · 02-18-2005, 02:00 PM

I've always used my real name - but then again, I have nothing to hide

**TDF** · 02-18-2005, 02:00 PM

Im The Other Steve Jones

**Martin** · 02-18-2005, 02:01 PM

I even use my real name on the boards/ That's how fucking cool Iam.

**sherie** · 02-18-2005, 02:01 PM

LOL I crack up when someone uses their nick when introducing themselves. Not a "hi I'm Joe aka wankster." Just "hi, I'm wankster." Yep you sure are. I very rarely EVER refer to someone as their nick, I refuse to call someone Daddybigdick...

**NaughtyINC** · 02-18-2005, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by sherie

LOL I crack up when someone uses their nick when introducing themselves. Not a "hi I'm Joe aka wankster." Just "hi, I'm wankster." Yep you sure are. I very rarely EVER refer to someone as their nick, I refuse to call someone Daddybigdick...

so i should not introduce my self as that anymore?

**SykkBoy** · 02-18-2005, 02:04 PM

people I do business with know my real name, that's all that matters...

I also have kids and nosy neighbors, so I've even become camera shy of late...
nothing to do with hiding and everything to do with not embarassing my family...

**jimmyf** · 02-18-2005, 02:04 PM

I am jimmyf

**Sly** · 02-18-2005, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by sherie

LOL I crack up when someone uses their nick when introducing themselves. Not a "hi I'm Joe aka wankster." Just "hi, I'm wankster." Yep you sure are. I very rarely EVER refer to someone as their nick, I refuse to call someone Daddybigdick...

What's my name?

**BRISK** · 02-18-2005, 02:06 PM

Well, my real name is Michael Bolton, and there was nothing wrong with that name, until I was about 12 years old, and that no-talent ass-clown became famous and started winning Grammy's, so I changed my name to "Mike"

**sweetME** · 02-18-2005, 02:32 PM

I have noticed that too, I'm sure there is a reson behind it. I woukld like to know what though?

**NickPapageorgio** · 02-18-2005, 02:34 PM

I use my real name with clients but most people don't get the National Lampoon's reference and call me Nick. That's cool though. I answer to both.

**Furious_Male** · 02-18-2005, 02:36 PM

I use my real name when doing business. Just not on the boards. I have a lot of mainstream clients that may take exception to me working in the adult industry as well.

**ronaldo** · 02-18-2005, 02:37 PM

I understand why some people hide their real identities.

Sometimes, when you THINK you know the person's real name, you DON'T

**Penrod** · 02-18-2005, 02:37 PM

Penrod is my last name

**NickPapageorgio** · 02-18-2005, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by Furious_Male

I use my real name when doing business. Just not on the boards. I have a lot of mainstream clients that may take exception to me working in the adult industry as well.

That's basically why I do it aswell. I have mainstream clients, some of who are churches or real estate companies. I don't need them googling my real name and it linking me to porn.

**Stacey_JoinRightNow** · 02-18-2005, 02:41 PM

i use my real name with clients too, i mean everywhere i GO i use it. i don't feel comfortable usingan ALIASes coz im getting untrue with the conversations...my GFY nick says it all

**Sly** · 02-18-2005, 02:45 PM

To tell you the truth, I thought a bit before choosing "Sly". I really don't remember why I chose it, I must have thought it made me sound cool or something, lol. But anyway, I wanted a name that nobody else had so that I wouldn't be confused with anyone else. Its worked great so far.

My real name is Ryan. Do you have any idea how many Ryan's there are in this business? I can think of 2 designers off the top of my head named Ryan and I can think of 3 clients named Ryan off the top of my head. There are MANY more.

If somebody says "I was talking to Ryan the other day"... Ryan who?

**seeric** · 02-18-2005, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by HighOnAcid

I can understand if the ladies use an alias for protection but why do the guys do it? It doesn't bother me and I will continue to do business with the ones that I know of...I'm just curious. I want to change my name to Max Power or Rock Strongo...those are cool names and Rob is just boring!

i use my real name, cell number and all public emails. shit i even have my address published on my dj sites. not hard to find me.

**sherie** · 02-18-2005, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Sly

What's my name?

"Sly-Ry" ;))

**SykkBoy** · 02-18-2005, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by Sly

To tell you the truth, I thought a bit before choosing "Sly". I really don't remember why I chose it, I must have thought it made me sound cool or something, lol. But anyway, I wanted a name that nobody else had so that I wouldn't be confused with anyone else. Its worked great so far.

My real name is Ryan. Do you have any idea how many Ryan's there are in this business? I can think of 2 designers off the top of my head named Ryan and I can think of 3 clients named Ryan off the top of my head. There are MANY more.

If somebody says "I was talking to Ryan the other day"... Ryan who?

hahaha
I think all designers are named Ryan...I get them mixed up all the time...I thought I was ICQing the Ryan who does our hosted galleries and it was CJ Ryan and he was really confused...

**Pokerplaya** · 02-18-2005, 03:07 PM

whats my name bitch?

**brand0n** · 02-18-2005, 03:08 PM

i just use this name on the boards, my real name is highonacid

**pudcat** · 02-18-2005, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by BRISK

Well, my real name is Michael Bolton, and there was nothing wrong with that name, until I was about 12 years old, and that no-talent ass-clown became famous and started winning Grammy's, so I changed my name to "Mike"

**Sly** · 02-18-2005, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by SykkBoy2

hahaha
I think all designers are named Ryan...I get them mixed up all the time...I thought I was ICQing the Ryan who does our hosted galleries and it was CJ Ryan and he was really confused...

Lars email me once asking for the "new banners". I was extremely confused. Replied telling him he has the wrong person. He replied back laughing.

Later that day he ordered more banners from me.

**V_RocKs** · 02-18-2005, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by sherie

I refuse to call someone Daddybigdick...

Ahemmmmmmmmm

**sweetcuties** · 02-18-2005, 03:21 PM

Well, I'm SweetCuties or WebGuy or... lol. Nice to meet you.

**SykkBoy** · 02-18-2005, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Sly

Lars email me once asking for the "new banners". I was extremely confused. Replied telling him he has the wrong person. He replied back laughing.

Later that day he ordered more banners from me.

that's why I renamed you to Sugar Pie on my ICQ list ;-))

also, btw, those goodies we talked about the other day...I'll be transferring that stuff from the old computer this weekend, so will shoot them over to you

**xlogger** · 02-18-2005, 03:40 PM

It is never safe to use your real full name online. Trust me.

People can do some creazy shit with it.

**ProjectNaked** · 02-18-2005, 03:45 PM

----->Your middle name and -either- a street you lived on, a pet's name, color, month, etc... = your porn star/biz name

(Using your middle name is still your "real" name, it just won't get you into shit. I also know many people who use their middle names everywhere, many different reasons)

**Greg B** · 02-18-2005, 03:47 PM

Why not use your real name? There's no way you can hide it.

Believe me, I know.

**fuzebox** · 02-18-2005, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Sly

At shows I get called both my real name and "Sly". It isn't a big deal to me, my name is right on my business card.

You mean your name isn't Sly?

**mistress69** · 02-18-2005, 03:52 PM

hmm maybe they got something to hide

**psili** · 02-18-2005, 03:57 PM

Same reason movie stars (mainstream) do it? --- To sound more cool / special / something ?

**iwantchixx** · 02-18-2005, 04:07 PM

I only divulge my real name to people I trust in this biz really. There are a handful of bad seeds that could use informaiton like that to cause trouble that ruin it for everyoine else.

Most people just know me as iwantchixx or Rex and I leave it at that. If it's someone that I do work for or if singing up to a sponsor then I don't mind giving out information.

One thing that really bothers me is how easy it is to get my address from whois databases. Any psychotic mutherfucker could find out where I live and do god knows what.

**iwantchixx** · 02-18-2005, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by sweetcuties

Well, I'm SweetCuties or WebGuy or... lol. Nice to meet you.

shit. I finally know who this webguy character is in my icq list. Was confusing me.

**$5 submissions** · 02-18-2005, 04:12 PM

My name is Gene aka $5 Submissions

**Worldnet** · 02-18-2005, 04:34 PM

Because either they are crooks, or they are shy little people who like to sound BIG!

**sherie** · 02-18-2005, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by V_RocKs

Ahemmmmmmmmm

Well there is the odd exception DBD ;))

**Rorschach** · 02-18-2005, 04:53 PM

my name really is Ivan Ichianus

**KCat** · 02-18-2005, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by sherie

LOL I crack up when someone uses their nick when introducing themselves. Not a "hi I'm Joe aka wankster." Just "hi, I'm wankster." Yep you sure are. I very rarely EVER refer to someone as their nick, I refuse to call someone Daddybigdick...

LOL! I wish I had registered something closer to my real name when I started in the biz. Trying to shout over loud music at a convention party, "KCat! Like the letter kay-cat. Just call me Kris!"

**KCat** · 02-18-2005, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by BRISK

Well, my real name is Michael Bolton, and there was nothing wrong with that name, until I was about 12 years old, and that no-talent ass-clown became famous and started winning Grammy's, so I changed my name to "Mike"

Which song is your favorite?
Well, I guess I just kinda like 'em all.

**ephint** · 02-18-2005, 05:06 PM

i am new to the adult thing .. but use my real name .. i mean why shouldn't i ?
any risks of having a 300 pounds hitman in front of my door if i don't refer enough sales to my sponsors :| ?

Why do people in Adult not use their real names when doing business?

Why do people in Adult not use their real names when doing business?

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