Skype Username

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I am thinking of trying Skype, and am debating what to use for a Username.

As a lot of you know, I am very concerned about privacy, and so I am wondering if I should come up with a Username that can’t be tied to me directly.

Thoughts?

And what kinds of privacy and security issues will I open myself up to by joining Skype?

Sincerely,

Debbie

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Why woulnt you use your real name, considering the fact that your Skype ID is used only by people you know, and cant be spammed or something…

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1.) Because if I set up Skype or voip, it would likely be used for my new business.

2.) I am worried that phone calls I make and receive using Skype or voip - plus the associated profile - would somehow end up on Google!! :eek:

(I found out the hard way when I registered a domain name and business 10 years ago using my personal name and address, what can happen!! I don’t know if I will ever get my Personal Details off of the Internet?!) :frowning:

So I am trying to make sure to NOT “repeat history” if I get a Skype or voip account…

Debbie

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You will probably find that you can’t use just your name—unless it’s something like Edwina Finklebottom or something weird—as most names are already taken. There’s no problem making up a username. Plenty of people express their creativity that way. I wanted mine to by SkypeGoat, but it was already taken. :smiley:

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You should to select your real name in the skype username. It is easy for the people to recognize to you.

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Debbie,

Check this out: http://www.fakenamegenerator.com/

It is a tool used for generating random identities when signing up for things (like Skype).
Maybe you’ll find it useful.

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For a user name why not try “Support-and-Help-Desk-for-My-Web-Site”.

I am not sure if the hyphens are acceptable, if not then replace with a suitable alternative.