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Do you hate it when people shorten your name?

Richard Dower · 2011-11-21 19:38:27

You know, i loathe when people do this! :mad: ..imo it's disrespectful, being a "Richard" you get all sorts of crappy abbreviations thrown at you, Dick/Dickie/Rich/Richie etc. Speaking as a Richard i actually happen to like my name, i identify with being a Richard, imo it's a proud and strong name with a long history. It's…

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#102 22-11-2011 12:00am

wolf moon

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Richard Dower wrote: »

i identify with being a Richard

Dunno why but this part made me laugh.

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#103 22-11-2011 12:03am

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I'm only ever called Thomas when I'm in trouble, it's Tom the rest of the time.

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#104 22-11-2011 12:24am

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enfant terrible wrote: »

Taz?

Yes. Her name was Tamsin.

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#105 22-11-2011 12:41am

Gunslinger92

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I'm Rebecca, I find Becca fine, but Bec or Becky?? God no, hate them

My brother is Kenneth and if you call him Ken, he will hunt you down and hurt you.

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