[DrunkEwok]

I'll admit I used my nickname for this forum out of habit. It originated from the shop I am currently stationed at in Belgium from some inside jokes, so it does have some meaning. If I could change it to my real name I would, but instead of bugging the admin over it, I figure I would just put my name at the end of what I post. I am genuinely interested in history and I had not intentions of creating issues in the forums over nicknames. Even though I do not think I am the cause, having a non-history related nickname that is different in its self I'm sure creates questions in some people's minds.

i think on a professional and mature level that I have seen here int he forums real names are a good idea and would create a better social/co-researcher realtionship among everyone. At the sametime for personal security reasons I do not feel should be required to use them. It's just your first name but it is a personal opinion, and belief in self security.