Signing up for a new website is pretty straightforward…until it’s time to choose your screen name. Of course, it’s easier for some than others, but many people approach choosing screen names with a sense of dread and anxiety. After all, it’s how other community members will identify you forever.
So we’ve created this handy primer for choosing screen names that will stand the test of time – and trends – to avoid potential cringing and embarrassment for you later.
1 – Use your screen name to make a good first impression.
In a world where identity is mainly online, our screen names are a crucial identifier to help others recognize us. That makes it one of the most important decisions you can make when joining an online dating community. Unfortunately, that can make you nervous if you’re joining up for the first time and don’t know much about the community.
An easy standard for most sites is to use some combination of characters that use your real name. You may want to be more discreet on adult dating sites if you don’t want people in your personal life to know you are exploring the lifestyle. While the community is sex-positive and non-judgmental, it doesn’t mean the outside world would feel the same way, especially if you’re sharing your love of being caned like a piñata at a birthday party.
If this is the case, you may prefer to have an alias of some type. There are plenty of strategies you can use for selecting one. Let’s take a look at some of them now.
2 – Nobody wants to date Person31X28.
Let’s get one thing out of the way: don’t be lazy about your screen name. These days, most people are internet savvy. GSmith3454345 is the name you give a bot. It’s quick and easy to program. A dull, generic name like this will automatically make people assume you’re not a human and prevent someone who may otherwise be interested from reaching out.
Trust is one of the main differentiators on adult dating sites. Everyone is upfront about what they want, and since some of the information they’re sharing is deeply personal, there’s a lot of reality testing.
You could choose an average-sounding name if you want a generic label. Or you can be creative and let your screen name offer a glimpse of who you are. We aren’t suggesting HugeHairyBallGuy, but you could do much worse if you’re a big guy with huge hairy balls.
3 – You may have that name for decades!
What starts as a funny joke about the size and hairiness of your balls today could be the cringe-inducing embarrassment of future you. Remember that the screen name you choose today could be one other members identify you with for years to come. Maybe you’ll always find ball jokes funny (and frankly, we probably will, too), but for most people interacting with you on the website, it’ll be how they think of you when you interact with them.
It’s worth thinking about how you want others to see you on the site. A screen name can show your interests or a specific trait or kink that you wish to highlight about yourself. For example, if someone is looking for a big guy with huge hairy balls and you think it’s your finest feature, then HugeHairyBallGuy might actually be your best bet.
Another approach may be to highlight an interest outside of sex, especially if you don’t have a specific fetish or kink and are just looking to find companionship along with sex. You may be surprised at how much fun it can be to find a like-minded sex partner who wants to Netflix-and-chill between acrobatic fucking sessions.
Perhaps you want to announce that you’re looking for HairyBalls4BigTits, for example.
4 – It can help you skip a lot of repetitive conversations.
Using a descriptive name can be very useful. It helps jumpstart a conversation while avoiding obvious questions like “do you have hairy balls and like big boobs?”
It can also be a great icebreaker. For many people new to adult dating, it can be a little intimidating to suddenly be thrust into a world where you can be open and honest about what you want. There’s no tap-dancing around why everyone is on the site. Also, as a newbie, you might feel anxious about approaching someone and asking them if they want to fuck. A good username can help give you an easy, low-pressure way into a conversation, from a flirty introductory opening to simply inquiring about how they chose that specific username.
So, you created your username. You have your account, and you’re having a great time finding sex partners and having tons of fun, but you’ve now realized that maybe going with that suggestion above was a terrible idea. What do you do? Adult FriendFinder allows you to change your username and find something that fits you better. However, remember that your username (and profile pic) is how people identify you, and any change to that might confuse other members at first. Especially if they’re into hairy balls.
Good luck!
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