Meanings of display names and signitures

[RogueLeader]

Here's your chance, or oppertunity to explain your display name and or signiture tag.
Mine, RogueLeader is a call sign that I've taken from Star Wars' Rogue Squadron.  It's the combat name used by the RS/CC in the same manner that we use call signs.  It does not mean as some have taken, that I am trying to be rebellious or any such thing.  To me, it is a name of pride, as well as a symbol of both profesionallism and dedication to a cause that IU firmly believe in.

[LtCol White]

Mine speaks for itself. HAHA

[ColonelJack]

As does mine.

Jack

[RogueLeader]

Mine speaks for itself. HAHA

Really, couldn't tell

[Major Carrales]

My old 1990s nickname was "El Capitan," after the former Santa Fe Railroad's (BNSF) former train of the same name (along with Star Trek, Mariachi Music and  Garden Railroading...I'm a bit of a die hard Railfan).  People started calling me that as a CB handle and it took to my regular moniker among those circles.

When I started participation in CAP and became a Captain, people now called me that for the reason that I was (eventualy) a Captain.  Soon area Radio talkshow hosts started calling me and referring to me as "Captain Carrales" and was given that name on a political commentary forum.

I then started to get more active in CAP and soon drew my radio contacts into my plans/attempts to retool and revitialize our unit.  When I got promoted to Major, they started calling me "Major Carrales."

Thus, my current "given" nickname is actually... "Major Carrales" or just "MajorCarr."

[RogueLeader]

As does mine.

Jack

Why do you want "I shall teeth and to be trained " as a sig/

[Lancer]

Thus, my current "given" nickname is actually... "Major Carrales" or just "MajorCarr."

So, Joe, where does "Sparky" come from?

[Major Carrales]

Thus, my current "given" nickname is actually... "Major Carrales" or just "MajorCarr."

So, Joe, where does "Sparky" come from?

"Sparky" was my attempt to see if I could create a "nickname" based on a comment about a pic of me with a service cap on that someone started with..."hold on there sparky."  It never caught on.

[RogueLeader]

Thus, my current "given" nickname is actually... "Major Carrales" or just "MajorCarr."

So, Joe, where does "Sparky" come from?

"Sparky" was my attempt to see if I could create a "nickname" based on a comment about a pic of me with a service cap on that someone started with..."hold on there sparky."  It never caught on.

If you say so Sparky, Sir

[ColonelJack]

As does mine.

Jack

Why do you want "I shall teeth and to be trained " as a sig/

Actually, it's supposed to be, "I am a pupil and need to be taught."  The motto of Peter the Great.  (Don't tell me it's mis-translated.  I may die.)

Jack

[RogueLeader]

As does mine.

Jack

Why do you want "I shall teeth and to be trained " as a sig/

Actually, it's supposed to be, "I am a pupil and need to be taught."  The motto of Peter the Great.  (Don't tell me it's mis-translated.  I may die.)

Jack

Fine, I won't tell you, but hey, google could be wrong.

[ColonelJack]

Actually, it's supposed to be, "I am a pupil and need to be taught."  The motto of Peter the Great.  (Don't tell me it's mis-translated.  I may die.)

Jack

Fine, I won't tell you, but hey, google could be wrong.

It must be ... AltaVista's Babelfish gives me this for my line: 

Я буду зрачком, и быть наученным.

Which, you'll note, is the same as in my sig.  (All right, I added the comma.)

Hmmm...my Russian is rusty at best.  Anyone out there can give me the best translation?

Jack

[RogueLeader]

It could be because Google is using Russian Beta

[pixelwonk]

Thus, my current "given" nickname is actually... "Major Carrales" or just "MajorCarr."

So, Joe, where does "Sparky" come from?

"Sparky" was my attempt to see if I could create a "nickname" based on a comment about a pic of me with a service cap on that someone started with..."hold on there sparky."  It never caught on.

Sure my name is Theodore and some people call me Tedd, Teddy or by even by my initials, but it's at their discretion.  ...and to invent something right out of the blue?
That's ...um, kinda weird there.

Nobody (well adjusted) makes there own nicknames.  They're generally made for you and usually to one's chagrin.

From now on I shall be referred to as "Dieter".  Do you want to touch my monkey?  His coat is soft and luxurious.
See?  ...weird.


Oh, and on the subject of my sig, it can't speak for itself.  It has no face, so my name and a link will have to suffice.

[RogueLeader]

Thus, my current "given" nickname is actually... "Major Carrales" or just "MajorCarr."

So, Joe, where does "Sparky" come from?

"Sparky" was my attempt to see if I could create a "nickname" based on a comment about a pic of me with a service cap on that someone started with..."hold on there sparky."  It never caught on.

Sure my name is Theodore and some people call me Tedd, Teddy or by even by my initials, but it's at their discretion.  ...and to invent something right out of the blue?
That's ...um, kinda weird there.

Nobody (well adjusted) makes there own nicknames.  They're generally made for you and usually to one's chagrin.

From now on I shall be referred to as "Dieter".  Do you want to touch my monkey?  His coat is soft and luxurious.
See?  ...weird.


Oh, and on the subject of my sig, it can't speak for itself.  It has no face, so my name and a link will have to suffice.

Whateva' Imeria'

[alexalvarez]

Mine speaks for itself.

[JohnKachenmeister]

My signature is the result of not being creative enough to come up with a really clever one involving Star Wars or something.

[Major Carrales]

Nobody (well adjusted) makes there own nicknames.  They're generally made for you and usually to one's chagrin.

From now on I shall be referred to as "Dieter".  Do you want to touch my monkey?  His coat is soft and luxurious.
See?  ...weird.

My initial intent was not to, in actuality "make up my own nickname" but rather to "stick it to those" that were trying to flame me at the time.  "Sparky" was used against me to belittle me in some way, so...like those that are often ridiculed, I adopted the insult as my identity.  And there it remains...albiet altered.

[RogueLeader]

My signature is the result of not being creative enough to come up with a really clever one involving Star Wars or something.

Who said only Star Wars?  or thinking about witty lines.  I've been calling myself Rogue Leader, or Rogue One for years.

[pixelwonk]

My initial intent was not to, in actuality "make up my own nickname" but rather to "stick it to those" that were trying to flame me at the time.  "Sparky" was used against me to belittle me in some way, so...like those that are often ridiculed, I adopted the insult as my identity.  And there it remains...albiet altered.

I doubt "those" felt stuck with anything except maybe puzzlement.
Maybe that's why it never stuck, as you say.