Does what happens on MyLot stay on MyLot?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (206765)
Walnut Creek, California
December 4, 2016 12:06pm CST
I've always been hesitant to reveal my real name on MyLot. Not that I'm particularly famous or anything, but I do teach at a college, and I have a certain "reputation" to uphold in the "academic world."
I like to be a bit less politically correct on MyLot than I am in my professional life, whether it's revealing that I'm not actually human, revealing my life of illegal planting and exploitation of child labor, revealing my disdain for political correctness itself, or whatever.
Do you feel safe with personal information on MyLot? I actually do, and don't mind that several members know my real name, etc. But at the same time, I still like hiding behind my equine self, and feeling free to have a bit more fun (and be a bit more honest) than I otherwise would.
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@just4him (307488)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Dec 16
Yes I do feel safe here on myLot, especially since I have posted several very personal matters. They have not come back to haunt me as they would if I were to talk about my personal life elsewhere on social media. This is a great site and I love that we can say what we need to and not feel shamed by it.
Your sense of humor is great. I never know what I'm going to read next. I only have one question, can you ride a horse or do you just post pictures of those beauties?
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@celticeagle (159609)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Dec 16
If I didn't I certainly would have put personal information on here for the past nearly ten years. Yes, I feel safe. I think we can all pretty much be whoever we wish on here. I use a username and some use a semi real name. LOL So, whatever and whomever. Be whatever makes you comfy Horsy.
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@celticeagle (159609)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Dec 16
@TheHorse .....It should work that way. Share what you are comfortable with.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
8 Dec 16
@celticeagle @TheHorse Except that it really doesn't work that way.
But honestly, it is already much too late for any of us to worry about things like that. All the information we give on myLot can be and is compiled along with our real identities. None of us are anonymous when we go online.
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@crossbones27 (48480)
• Mojave, California
4 Dec 16
I hear you. I am hesitent myself, but as some people pointed out. It probably would not be hard for people to find out if they really wanted to. That being said, I am not all that worried about because at somepoint that way of thinking will make you paranoid about using the internet period. A luxuryI cannot afford. It would be nice to be able to be your real self, but the world does seem to become very judgemental when you do. While I could careless, other people seem to care for me. 
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@crossbones27 (48480)
• Mojave, California
5 Dec 16
@TheHorse That is the worse and never understood why so many like to sabotage other people. Miserable in their own life I suppose.
@topffer (42156)
• France
4 Dec 16
I have seen your name recently in a video posted here by another member, and I asked if you authorized it, as I know that it may be a source of problem.
Only 2 or 3 friends here know my real name. I had troubles at the beginning of the net with a personal website about literature. There was nothing wrong, it had even received several academic links, but people do not like polygraphs in my country, and I am tagged to write in a specific scientific domain. Since that, I never used my real name online for things having nothing to do with my job.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Dec 16
I'm an open book here. I don't think I'm that popular to ever get a stalker or anything. 
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
4 Dec 16
It is nice to see peoples pictures as they tell something about themselves. But sometimes I find we tend to get oh hum nice but yet another internet person. While you are different and besides I've never typed and got replies from a horse before. Small hooves or big keyboard?
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@vandana7 (99000)
• India
5 Dec 16
@CoralLevang .. Tell you what..you take his mind and soul but leave his sexy legs for me...how is that for sharing..Pony would be mighty pleased...he believes in sharing...that is how I lost that leg to Valerie...
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@TheHorse (206765)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Dec 16
I'll attach a selfie. I actually have large hooves, which is good for a horse. I generally morph temporarily into human form before I type. Don't tell Vanny (@Vandana7) I posted this picture again, as it tends to drive her into spontaneous frenzy.
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@JamesHxstatic (29303)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Dec 16
I too am retired (mostly) and have seen no one else from Eugene on the site, so feel no need to hide my public I D. Of course, I do keep secret that I am a crime-fighting super hero with powers beyond the ken of mere mortals.
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@JamesHxstatic (29303)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Dec 16
@TheHorse It did at first, but then I acquired the power to cloud men's (and women's) minds.
@Morleyhunt (21746)
• Canada
4 Dec 16
I hide behind an assumed name. Surprise...my name isn't Morley.... I talk about my grandchildren. It is easier if we are anonymous. I certainly wouldn't want to endanger my precious grand babies. I don't use their real names either. If someone really wanted to dig, they could probably piece my identity together through other family members and little bits of information I have shared.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
4 Dec 16
Yes they could but why. This is fine post and I don't want to get too serious on it but I like talking to Morley so.. Did you see that the horse wrote feeling free to have a bit more fun? Sometimes I think the owner(s) staff who ever they might be, though I think some people might know, we don't right, have fun without risk of being identified too?
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
5 Dec 16
Many years ago, we all had nicknames and it provided us a shield of sorts. Some of us got to know each other outside of MyLot and developed true friendships as well as trust. Some of us have traveled to meet in person. I treasure the friendships I acquired. This time of year is great cause I get Christmas cards from around the world.
@snowy22315 (170679)
• United States
6 Dec 16
I think in today's crazy world, it is only prudent not to reveal a great deal about yourself. I mean if you get to know someone on a personal level that is different, but on a worldwide forum..I think it pays to be discreet.
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@vandana7 (99000)
• India
5 Dec 16
I am ...pretty much what you see is what you get...(provided your imagination does not embellish me with angelic stuff). I see no point in hiding the real me...I have even revealed that I have paid bribes. My logic is...whether I write about me or not, people will try to find out about me if they find me interesting enough. I might as well be an open book for them rather than them getting half knowledge about me on net and then drawing wrong conclusions. The other way to do is like @mommaj does...completely hide your personality. That is also ok.
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Dec 16
Less than a handful of people know my real name here . . . so I really keep it on the low down here. I, too, like to keep my anonymity for the most part . . . I figure knowing my name or not, folks will see me for me here - and that's the important part. They may never know that I'm a millionaire, I own a mansion and a yacht . . . but I'm ok with that.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
4 Dec 16
Ah yes I like to keep some things personal =) Like where I live but some who has asked, I will give them a hint instead of typing it right out there. Not like they're going to stalk me.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
4 Dec 16
@TheHorse oh yeah not an address I haven't had that happen hehe :)
Did send my address to an international member for a postcard though!
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@TheHorse (206765)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 16
@infatuatedbby Oh, I traded coasters with a member here!
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I'm okay about others knowing my identity, but most of the time I try to write something that makes sense!