Username

A username, also known as a screen name or handle, is a substitute for your real name. It is similar to a penname, but strictly in an electronic medium.
Usernames can tell you a lot about a person, even if you do not necessarily know the person themselves. It is the first thing other users learn about each other, and we do make judgements based on first impressions. For instance, to borrow the examples from the penname article, a handle like Leggy_rox_my_sox23 is not likely to be taken seriously.
Many people use the same username on multiple websites, making them more recognizable overall.
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