# The Straight Dope Directory for AIM'ers (A MUST SEE!) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 17, 2001, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257 "2001-04-17T06:15:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2001, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/41 "2001-04-18T02:00:23Z")
I don’t use **slvrfire19** anymore. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2001, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/42 "2001-04-18T14:34:27Z")
A couple of people have requested that their name be removed from the list. I will do so. Since most everyone else seems to be approving of this list, I will leave it for the time being. MSK, will you prepare an update for me in the next few days? We’ll then respost that one. Only use names that have given you permission to do so, please, let’s respect other people’s right to privacy, such as it is. your humble TubaDiva Administrator ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2001, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/43 "2001-04-18T15:59:23Z")
Wow, MSK, that’s a lot of work. Being in publishing I’m normally pretty work-averse. But one small correction: there ain’t no space in my AIM handle. So it’s: Jonathan Chance ------------\> NateWooley Keep those cards and letter coming! ---
**Author:** ![Gozu\_Tashoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7993a0/32.png) [@Gozu\_Tashoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu_Tashoya)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2001, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/44 "2001-04-18T22:59:26Z")
Mine’s Wushumaster19. FTR, I use it mostly at work. This doesn’t mean I can’t use it, but it explains why a) I may have spurts where I can’t and b) any crankiness on my part. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2001, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/45 "2001-04-18T23:20:54Z")
Mine’s **Mahaloth**. I’ve been on the message boards since it was actually one AOL, but tend not to read threads about AIM(don’t know why). ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2001, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/46 "2001-04-18T23:55:51Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TubaDiva \* > \*\*A couple of people have requested that their name be removed from the list. > > I will do so. > > Since most everyone else seems to be approving of this list, I will leave it for the time being. > > MSK, will you prepare an update for me in the next few days? We’ll then respost that one. Only use names that have given you permission to do so, please, let’s respect other people’s right to privacy, such as it is. > > your humble TubaDiva > Administrator > \*\* This is no problem, TubaDiva. I will be happy to do so. Thank you for working with me on this, and thank you everyone else for your kudos. I really appreciate your appreciation!! I would like to clarify, that I originally compiled my list from the following three threads, where SDMB & AIM names were previously _ **voluntarily submitted** _ by the _ **users themselves,** _ for public SDMB use: [The AOL Instant Messenger Thread!](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=63600) [Welcome to the world of AIM](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=33167) [AIM users check in here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=44951) Here are a few notes: [li]If you wish to be included or _removed,_ partially or entirely, from the (soon to be revised) Straight Dope A.I.M. Directory, please post your request. **This especially includes everyone already listed in my OP!** Tuba and I need to know who is giving permission, and who is not. I want this to be as positive and enjoyable for everyone as possible.[/li] [li]If you IM someone from the list, whom you have not talked to before, please _immediately_ tell them that you are from the SDMB, your SDMB username, and that you got their screename from this thread. This is only good IM ettiqutte. They will be more far more open to chat if they know who you are and why you IM’d them.[/li] AOL Instant Messenger is **not** case, or space sensitive. **Example:** Let’s say someone’s AIM name is **SlUg SiGnOrInO.** If someone types this name into their IM or buddylist as “slugsignorino,” (no caps or spaces) AIM will _automatically recognize_ the name as **SlUg SiGnOrInO** and show whether or not this person is online. Not only will it recognize “slugsignorino” as **SlUg SiGnOrInO** but it will make this adjustment (for caps and spaces) automatically and permanently save it, as such, inside your buddylist. You don’t have to make any changes yourself. Pretty cool, huh? Many people don’t know or realize this. Finally, I propose a deadline, that this thread will close on SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2000. This will give me time to make the necessary revisions, and allow everyone else to make their submissions. Any submissions thereafter, will have to go into the new revised post. ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2001, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/47 "2001-04-19T00:52:03Z")
I changed mine. For lack of a better idea (that no one had taken, that is), I’m now DayGloWitch. You are welcome to IM me. ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2001, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/48 "2001-04-19T00:55:16Z")
I finally got around to signing up. My name is, for no particular reason, **GuanoTroll**. ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2001, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/49 "2001-04-19T18:08:17Z")
**"Project A.I.M."** is near completion! The newly revised version will be up on Saturday April, 21. If you thought the original was cool, wait until you see the revision! Some of the new features are: [li]ommission of outdated & unused AIM names[/li][li]exclusions of AIM names that were asked to be omitted[/li][li]alphabetical listing of SDMB usernames / AIM names[/li][li]The rest of the features are a secret! Look again on Saturday to find out what they are![/li] So far, as of this posting, I have 190 names compiled! Keep 'em coming, especially you “regular ‘high-volume’ posters” who haven’t joined in on the party! All are welcome, however. ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2001, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/50 "2001-04-19T23:23:44Z")
Waait! I don’t have AIM but I do have AOL…like Jester I think. You can IM me at FenchurchIV. Hmmm. Am I really doing the right thing…releasing my name to a bunch of…er…freaks- I mean, dopers? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MagicalSilverKey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2001, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/51 "2001-04-21T03:58:29Z")
Attention: Mods, you may close/remove this thread @ 12:00 am EST Saturday April 21. The new one will replace this one with all of the necessary revisions. Attention: Everyone, I hope to have the revised version posted before or by Saturday, April 20 11:59pm EST, if all goes well. I will keep you updated on the progress. ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2001, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/52 "2001-04-21T06:14:20Z")
oooh! Just under the wire!! SDMB: MikeG AIM: Luinedhil Feel free to call… hmm, now I need to actually figure out how to set up different lists and such… ---
**Author:** ![oldscratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@oldscratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldscratch)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2001, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/53 "2001-04-21T18:04:28Z")
yeah whatever. oldiescratchie. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2001, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/54 "2001-04-23T02:06:04Z")
I’ve just signed up for AIM ( am I a member lemming clan or what?)and, if you can beleive it, someone stole \*my \* name. Bastards. \*\*ShirleyUjest1066 \*\* I also have hotmail: \*\*czarcasticjuan \*\* Please please please IM when you see me online. Not that I am groveling. ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2001, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/55 "2001-04-23T02:31:25Z")
:scratching head, wondering if he’s waaaay too late as per usual: Uh, you can add me, I’m Bmd2323 and it’d be interesting to hear from SDMB’rs as I think I’m the only one who’s heard of SDMB in this godforsaken place (Gallatin, TN). Generally on-line during the weekends, but occasionally manage to slip on in the evenings during the week. ---
**Author:** ![Odieman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a87d85/32.png) [@Odieman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odieman)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2001, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257/56 "2001-04-23T03:05:44Z")
I am listed as OdiemanSDMB…I guess I have been on their for a while, and I never knew it [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-directory-for-aimers-a-must-see/62257.md?page=2)