Using Real Names in Hack Credits - PHO

HeroOfWar · 7th September 2014, 03:23 AM

Hey, guys. I'm a beginning Pokemon Hacker, and I have one really big question that I need to ask.

Why is it that hackers use aliases instead of their real names?

I was just curious, because I know that if I made, say, the next Liquid Crystal, and used an alias, many of my friends and family would have their doubts. So why not use my real name? That way, I can achieve recognition for my hard work.

I'm sure there is a reason, but if anyone could help me out, that would be great!

**Luna** · 7th September 2014, 04:01 AM

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume that HeroOfWar is not the name on your birth certificate. Why did you choose to use that name online? The same reasons any of us did. We felt like using an online name that we liked, and in many cases we wanted to protect our privacy. My friends and family know that I make hacks and believe me without me using my actual name on hacks, because they hear me talk about it and they see me work on it in my free time. I don't use my real name because I don't want everyone and their mum trying to contact me in more "real life" ways. I can safely assume that a similar situation applies to most of the other hackers here.

**Pia Carrot** · 7th September 2014, 02:45 PM

Pretty much what @Luna said, gets annoying when people find your real Facebook and bother you.

Banjora Marxvile · 7th September 2014, 03:19 PM

Also, to some extent, our online names are like a different persona. Personally, I hate my real name, I only use it in real life as that is what people should call me. Online, I can be whoever, so I chose this because I prefer it. It's just a sense of identity really.

cosarara · 7th September 2014, 03:21 PM

I always put my real name on the copyright notice of my programs, since that's the legally correct way to do it, but since ROM hacks are in the legal gray zone anyway I guess it doesn't matter much.
And as others have already said, there's the privacy thing as well.

PS: If I made a nice game, I would put both my nickname and real name on it - it would take just a google search to find what my name is anyway.

HeroOfWar · 7th September 2014, 03:26 PM

Thanks, guys! I was mainly curious, because like cosara said, there is a legal grey zone in rom hacking, so I wasn't sure if it was because of that, or just because of privacy.
I guess it'll be a personal decision for myself to use my real name or not.

7th September 2014, 03:23 AM	#1
HeroOfWar Newbie Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 4	Using Real Names in Hack Credits Hey, guys. I'm a beginning Pokemon Hacker, and I have one really big question that I need to ask. Why is it that hackers use aliases instead of their real names? I was just curious, because I know that if I made, say, the next Liquid Crystal, and used an alias, many of my friends and family would have their doubts. So why not use my real name? That way, I can achieve recognition for my hard work. I'm sure there is a reason, but if anyone could help me out, that would be great!

7th September 2014, 04:01 AM	#2
Luna Johto Region Champion Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Johto Age: 29 Posts: 779	I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume that HeroOfWar is not the name on your birth certificate. Why did you choose to use that name online? The same reasons any of us did. We felt like using an online name that we liked, and in many cases we wanted to protect our privacy. My friends and family know that I make hacks and believe me without me using my actual name on hacks, because they hear me talk about it and they see me work on it in my free time. I don't use my real name because I don't want everyone and their mum trying to contact me in more "real life" ways. I can safely assume that a similar situation applies to most of the other hackers here. __________________ mateo. "I'm gonna, uh, demonstrate the hot moves..." - Flannery

7th September 2014, 03:19 PM	#4
Banjora Marxvile Champ in the Making Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Age: 25 Posts: 150	Also, to some extent, our online names are like a different persona. Personally, I hate my real name, I only use it in real life as that is what people should call me. Online, I can be whoever, so I chose this because I prefer it. It's just a sense of identity really. __________________ All my Resources, in one easy Archive! Hey, my name is Banjora Marxvile. I am the Moderator of the ROM Hacks section on this site. If you have any questions or anything you want tto ask, please don't hesitate.

7th September 2014, 03:21 PM	#5
cosarara Programming and asdf Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Near Barcelona Age: 21 Posts: 6	I always put my real name on the copyright notice of my programs, since that's the legally correct way to do it, but since ROM hacks are in the legal gray zone anyway I guess it doesn't matter much. And as others have already said, there's the privacy thing as well. PS: If I made a nice game, I would put both my nickname and real name on it - it would take just a google search to find what my name is anyway. Last edited by cosarara; 7th September 2014 at 11:00 PM.

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7th September 2014, 02:45 PM	#3
Pia Carrot Orange Developer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Valencia Island Age: 23 Posts: 811	Pretty much what @Luna said, gets annoying when people find your real Facebook and bother you.

7th September 2014, 03:26 PM	#6
HeroOfWar Newbie Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 4	Thanks, guys! I was mainly curious, because like cosara said, there is a legal grey zone in rom hacking, so I wasn't sure if it was because of that, or just because of privacy. I guess it'll be a personal decision for myself to use my real name or not.