Back to 'Bravus'

[Bravus]

Hi All

(apologies for the indulgence of starting a thread about my own username! Wanted to explain myself because the process has been public throughout)

I've decided to revert to the username that I had for about 8 of my 10 years on this board: Bravus.

A while ago there was an issue in the discussions about people using their real names and, to 'show willing', I changed over to my real name, David Geelan.

People will still have that information about me, and I'm happy to stand by everything I post, as myself.

There are two three reasons for changing back:

1. I feel more comfortable with my 'handle' - as I said above, it's who I have been for the great majority of my time here, and online generally.
2. People around the world search for my name for professional reasons such as to find books and papers I've written, decide whether they want me as a doctoral supervisor, decide whether I am appropriate for a job, promotion or award and so on. This forum addresses a wide range of issues, but most of them are some distance from my professional issues, and posting here as 'David Geelan' tends to 'muddy the waters' when people search on my name.
3. It's easier to type 'Bravus' than 'David Geelan' to log in, particularly on phones and devices.

I hope people will understand and be OK with this reversion.

[phkrause]

No problem David Geelan! or should I say Bravus!!

[Jeannieb43]

You seem to me to be Bravus....    it's like going back to what's comfortable.

 

 

[Outta Here]

Never had a problem with usernames before...still don't! I say go with whatever you're comfortable with. Live and let live!