Some of us just started using "user names" that have remained with us from IM, Chat, or other forums. We are asked to enter "user name", so that suggests to us old timers that we are expected to use a pseudonym. Since this usually happens before we actually enter the chat or become a member it makes good sense to stick with a handle. Once we find ourselves in such good company as the MOC many of us use both our handle and our real names. This is my take on the matter.
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