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Help[Opinions] Re: What is wrong with nicknames?
in reply to a message by Ozma
It's just a guess, but I'm guessing that some people aren't keen on nicknames because they think it "dumbs down" the name or something. I don't think that at all! In fact, I can think of plenty of nicknames for the full names I like. I also have a few nicknames that are used on me in real life. My BF primarily goes by a nickname, only called his full name in more formal or professional situations.
Growing up, nobody really used nicknames when referring to me, and I don't recall hearing nicknames much. (at least not ones that are close to the name.) For example, I have a cousin named Corbin, but his father almost exclusively calls him Buddy or Bud. Nowadays, I have at least 3 or 4 nicknames that people refer me to it seems.
Growing up, nobody really used nicknames when referring to me, and I don't recall hearing nicknames much. (at least not ones that are close to the name.) For example, I have a cousin named Corbin, but his father almost exclusively calls him Buddy or Bud. Nowadays, I have at least 3 or 4 nicknames that people refer me to it seems.
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I think you're right. I think there are a lot of people who feel a NN would "dumb down" the original. They have a right to their opinion of course, but I've never understood it. Everyone is so informal where I come from, a NN is almost inevitable.
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