Names vs callsigns

Brockavich · May 21st, 2012, 22:22

Wasn't sure if this belonged here, but here goes.

When it comes to name tape/tags on your gear, which is standard/preferred: Putting your actual name/last name, or some sort of nickname?

I mean, does anybody actually use nametape for reasons beyond the look? I would hope so, so we don't have to gesture at each other and go "Hey! You! YOU IN THE GREEN!". But yeah, is there any sort of general preference folks have? Just curious.

audi_bhoy · May 21st, 2012, 22:34

Almost everyone I saw had their nicknames as nametapes, because when you call on the radio you use your nickname, so it's much easier to put a face once in a respawn !

Aper · May 21st, 2012, 22:40

Always the nickname. I can count on 2 hands the real full names of players here playing airsoft. You know them as a nickname, and not by their full names. Plus on the field it's much easier remembering them and faster to put a name on their faces.

Even though I have some friends here, I still call them by their nickname outside airsoft sometimes

medhatboy · May 21st, 2012, 22:47

With our team we have our nickname, but we also have callsign tags on our gear, ie, with myself real last name is Wilson, nickname medhatboy, radio callsign Xray20.

Kingsix · May 21st, 2012, 22:48

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Originally Posted by Aper

Even though I have some friends here, I still call them by their nickname outside airsoft sometimes

Annoying sometimes when you hang out with your Airsoft friends and you call them by their call-sign in public.

DrSmashPanda · May 21st, 2012, 23:16

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Originally Posted by Kingsix

Annoying sometimes when you hang out with your Airsoft friends and you call them by their call-sign in public.

Everybody calls me Panda outside of airsoft lol.

Gunk · May 22nd, 2012, 01:41

I don't have a nametape... just an unforgettable personality.

And a beard.

Drake · May 22nd, 2012, 02:45

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Originally Posted by Kingsix

Annoying sometimes when you hang out with your Airsoft friends and you call them by their call-sign in public.

Almost everyone calls me Drake out in public. It's probably the name I respond most to at this point.

Aquamarine · May 22nd, 2012, 06:28

Everyone on the field calls me Huggy-Bear. Still not sure why.

coach · May 22nd, 2012, 06:51

People from about 5 different forums call me Coach IRL so that's what I put on my nametape. I know several who use their last name.

FOX_111 · May 22nd, 2012, 06:52

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Originally Posted by Drake

Almost everyone calls me Drake out in public. It's probably the name I respond most to at this point.

I don't even know your real name.

Same for me, a lot of friends call me Fox.

The most awkward moment is when you don't know the real name and call the persone on his home phone and someone else answer...

Crunchmeister · May 22nd, 2012, 08:17

I've carried the nickname Crunchmeister for close to 20 years now. Outside of work, few people call me my real name. In some cases, like the local music scene, most people would respond with a look of confusion when told my name, but say Crunchmeister and everyone knows who you're talking about.

Pinard · May 22nd, 2012, 08:48

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Originally Posted by FOX_111

I don't even know your real name.

Same for me, a lot of friends call me Fox.

The most awkward moment is when you don't know the real name and call the persone on his home phone and someone else answer...

yeah.. happened quite a few time

anyway.. my callsign is my last name so ..

coach · May 22nd, 2012, 13:17

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Originally Posted by kaiu

I always prefer to call people by their real name,

Depending on who's around, there are way too many Jay's, Mike's and Al's so yelling their call sign is sometimes the only way to get their attention.

swatt13 · May 22nd, 2012, 13:20

We had a guy that we called Ashley. He's a good friend but if you asked me his real name I wouldn't be able to tell you without looking at my contacts list on my phone

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May 21st, 2012, 22:22	#1
Brockavich Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Names vs callsigns Wasn't sure if this belonged here, but here goes. When it comes to name tape/tags on your gear, which is standard/preferred: Putting your actual name/last name, or some sort of nickname? I mean, does anybody actually use nametape for reasons beyond the look? I would hope so, so we don't have to gesture at each other and go "Hey! You! YOU IN THE GREEN!". But yeah, is there any sort of general preference folks have? Just curious. __________________ Let's get out and pew pew!

May 21st, 2012, 22:40	#3
Aper E-30 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Aegiis's Neighbor.	Always the nickname. I can count on 2 hands the real full names of players here playing airsoft. You know them as a nickname, and not by their full names. Plus on the field it's much easier remembering them and faster to put a name on their faces. Even though I have some friends here, I still call them by their nickname outside airsoft sometimes __________________ West Coast EOD Supporter. // Bang One, Bang Em All ! // In war, it's not who's right, but who's left.

May 21st, 2012, 22:47	#4
medhatboy formerly Swatt Five-Six Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta	With our team we have our nickname, but we also have callsign tags on our gear, ie, with myself real last name is Wilson, nickname medhatboy, radio callsign Xray20. __________________ Medicine Hat Airsoft - Home of the Cypress County Tactical Airsoft Team

May 21st, 2012, 22:34	#2
audi_bhoy Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trois-Rivières	Almost everyone I saw had their nicknames as nametapes, because when you call on the radio you use your nickname, so it's much easier to put a face once in a respawn !

May 22nd, 2012, 01:41	#7
Gunk In his Trunk! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mostly Canada	I don't have a nametape... just an unforgettable personality. And a beard. __________________ "War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Numenor, and I would have her loved for her memory, her ancientry, her beauty, and her present wisdom. Not feared, save as men may fear the dignity of a man, old and wise." - J.R.R. Tolkien

May 22nd, 2012, 06:28	#9
Aquamarine PanSexual Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asakusa, Japan	Everyone on the field calls me Huggy-Bear. Still not sure why. __________________

May 22nd, 2012, 06:51	#10
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	People from about 5 different forums call me Coach IRL so that's what I put on my nametape. I know several who use their last name.

May 22nd, 2012, 08:17	#12
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	I've carried the nickname Crunchmeister for close to 20 years now. Outside of work, few people call me my real name. In some cases, like the local music scene, most people would respond with a look of confusion when told my name, but say Crunchmeister and everyone knows who you're talking about. __________________

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