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Rob Monster

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Yesterday, I noticed that the user formerly known as AGAME is now @AnthonyD. That is actually his real name and from what I do know about him he is a class act.

I have also gotten to know many folks in real-life outside of NamePros. There are some awesome people in this community. However, lots of folks here have fake names that look real!

After seeing his username switch,I was discussing it with @AnthonyD. We agreed it is time to invite folks who are hiding behind their avatars to come out of the shadows and engage with their real persona.

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So, what are some of the objections?

1. I am afraid someone will come to my house and steal my domains at gunpoint or hurt me. Unlikely. scenario The downside is that when you want to sell a domain, buyers have to work twice as hard to complete due diligence about you. Besides, when domains go missing, they are pretty easy to track down!

2. I am afraid that someone might judge me for owning a particular domain. Well, if you own a domain name that your mother would not have you own, consider not owning it. Problem solved. If folks want, we can do a "purge day" and have commission-free sales for domains.

3. I have a day job and my boss might not appreciate my side hustle. If your boss is in the domain industry, he/she should want you on NamePros. If your boss is not a domainer, he/she might actually appreciate your hidden talent. For example, your boss might not help buying a domain.

There might be other objections, but set those aside as I can almost guarantee you that they are mostly irrational fears. In the meantime, in my experience, your ability to succeed on NamePros can be greatly amplified by being authentic. More commentary on that here.

So, if you are ready to come out of your digital closet, here is your chance. Change your User-Handle and re-introduce yourself as the real you. The longer you wait, the less time for the rest of us to know the real you!

So with that as context, here's me:

Name: Rob Monster

Occupation: Domain Industry Innovator and maker of bigger pies

City: Sammamish, WA

Social handles:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/enlightenedcapitalist/


So, who's next?
 
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My full name is "Shaan Inder Chopra" but I prefer "Shaan Chopra"
<----My real Picture
 
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I changed my name on here a while back to be more professional. I even used a real photo.

Right on - you did it before it was cool or trendy. :)

One of the reasons why LinkedIn is so effective is because it is almost entirely comprised of real personas. NamePros is the LinkedIn of the domain industry. The idea that people would use aliases here when there is actually business happening defies all logic.

You can still hold domains with WHOIS privacy, and when you are ready to de-cloak, the domain is then associated with your real persona. Ultimately, I am hopeful to make some progress towards a more versatile single-sign on across various services in the industry. We're actually pretty close on that one.

In the meantime, thanks for being ahead of the trend!
 
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For anyone interested:

NamePros offers free username changes to any standard form of your legal name:
  • Your full first and last name. Example: John Smith
  • Your full first name, middle initial, and last name. Example: John R. Smith
  • Your full first name and last initial. Example: John S.
  • Your title and last name. Example: Dr. Smith
  • Your first initial, middle initial, and last initial of your birth name: J.R.S. or JRS
Learn more: Username changes

We hope that helps.
wow thanks for the info 👍 probably I would like to update my username.

I am a Russian with American soul.
 
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Clinton Wesley Sweatman, III (49yrs)
City: Oak Island, NC, USA
Trucker/Driver/Domainer/purpleprayingmantis/world traveler/aka The Durfer
 
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Clinton Wesley Sweatman, III (49yrs)
City: Oak Island, NC, USA
Trucker/Driver/Domainer/purpleprayingmantis/world traveler/aka The Durfer

Thanks a lot for connecting those dots. I had somehow missed that until today.
 
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Thanks a lot for connecting those dots. I had somehow missed that until today.
i get alot of sweathog and sweatsocks and sweatband. lol. Every now and again i get the howling because of my name with the third looking like scratch marks. (werewolves if you havent seen the movie series)
 
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My real name is Peter Gibson. Live just outside Vancouver. That is not my real picture.

Maybe I'll switch to real name.
 
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I created this user name for obvious reasons but happy to share reality...

Name: Vincent Jacques, P.E.

Occupation: Environmental Engineer, Domainer, Entrepreneur

Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island

Social handles:https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/vlj01
Twitter: @VinsDomainscom
 
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Name: Donavan

Occupation: Construction (Build power generators for the oilfield industry)

Location: US (Cajun Country Southern Louisiana)
 
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Name: Wali Muhammad Dahot
I have always used my first and Last name as a user handle whenever I have used an online platform, maybe I lack the creativity to create a username other than my name. Back in 2012-13 I used webhostingtalk, digitalpoint and any other website or coding related forums my handle has always been WaliDahot. My twitter and Linkedin is also the same.
Occupation: Govt Clerical Job, Not there yet to call myself a domainer
Location: Hyderabad, Pakistan
 
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Gotta hand it to Rob, even as we interact daily he manages to surprise me with his ability to come up with ways to improve and uplift this industry, one thread at a time.

Name: Daniel Sanchez

Occupation: Dad (of 2 girls), Domainer, video producer, videographer, camera operator, audio operator, and editor. I dabble in front-end web development and do photography semi-professionally.

Location: Americas - Nomad - Exploring Europe (Spain) for future nomad locations.

Social: I'm not super active on twitter, but the handle is the same as my name. Working on updating LinkedIn this week.
 
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Name: Shаmiul Аlаm
Occupation: Техtilе Еnginееr
Location: Dhаkа, Ваnglаdеsh
Fb.com/TheShamiul
Linkedin.com/in/ShamiulAlam
 
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Name: Vinoth Ayyavu
Occupation: IT Engineer, Domainer
Location: Chennai, India
 
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Here is my personal Linkedin page:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elkhanagamirza/

Occupation: For most of my career, I have worked in Commercial, Valuations, Negotiations, Finance, Tax, Legal Management roles for large energy companies.

Right now I am focused on 2 of my startups: branding company and a magazine.

Based in Houston, TX.
 
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Thank you Rob for this thread :) In my case I have actually two real names :ROFL:

Name: Abdel Toughrai (Moroccan name) // Adam Toughrai (U.S. name)

Occupation: Property manager & business owner // Part time Domainer & graphic designer

City: Hoboken, New Jersey // Casablanca, Morocco


Thanks
 
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Well, I am Joshua Mayowa from Lagos, Nigeria. I am also called Monday. So for connections from other countries who may find it difficult to pronounce "Mayowa", I ask them to simply say "Monday".

Started my work-life from the Market Research Industry (2012 - 2019). Joined the domain community in 2018. Coupled with being a web developer.

Other activities are searching and seeking the TRUTH.

Profile
https://mobile.twitter.com/mayorjosh51
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-o-997104170
 
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Domaining is none of my business...!
 
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My real name is Gary Price and I'm an Engineer. I live in London, England. Sorry it's short and brief but I'm at work
 
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Yesterday, I noticed that the user formerly known as AGAME is now @AnthonyD. That is actually his real name and from what I do know about him he is a class act.

I have also gotten to know many folks in real-life outside of NamePros. There are some awesome people in this community. However, lots of folks here have fake names that look real!

After seeing his username switch,I was discussing it with @AnthonyD. We agreed it is time to invite folks who are hiding behind their avatars to come out of the shadows and engage with their real persona.

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So, what are some of the objections?

1. I am afraid someone will come to my house and steal my domains at gunpoint or hurt me. Unlikely. scenario The downside is that when you want to sell a domain, buyers have to work twice as hard to complete due diligence about you. Besides, when domains go missing, they are pretty easy to track down!

2. I am afraid that someone might judge me for owning a particular domain. Well, if you own a domain name that your mother would not have you own, consider not owning it. Problem solved. If folks want, we can do a "purge day" and have commission-free sales for domains.

3. I have a day job and my boss might not appreciate my side hustle. If your boss is in the domain industry, he/she should want you on NamePros. If your boss is not a domainer, he/she might actually appreciate your hidden talent. For example, your boss might not help buying a domain.

There might be other objections, but set those aside as I can almost guarantee you that they are mostly irrational fears. In the meantime, in my experience, your ability to succeed on NamePros can be greatly amplified by being authentic. More commentary on that here.

So, if you are ready to come out of your digital closet, here is your chance. Change your User-Handle and re-introduce yourself as the real you. The longer you wait, the less time for the rest of us to know the real you!

So with that as context, here's me:

Name: Rob Monster

Occupation: Domain Industry Innovator and maker of bigger pies

City: Sammamish, WA

Social handles:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/enlightenedcapitalist/
https://twitter.com/robmonster


So, who's next?


how come, you think you may reveal real names on namepros whenever you like, Rob
just because they are a customer of epik and you happen to know them?

I regard that as a severe break of confidentiality aka privacy
 
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how come, you think you may reveal real names on namepros whenever you like, Rob
just because they are a customer of epik and you happen to know them?

I regard that as a severe break of confidentiality aka privacy

Actually, @AnthonyD was the one who inspired the thread. He actually helped write the OP of this thread as I shared him a draft for comment before posting.
 
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