Steemit little secret

in steem •  6 years ago 

Here is a little secret I discovered. When users sign up on Steemit, they usually use the same username they have on other sites. After all, if you choose John or Mary as your username, the chances are that it's not available and someone else got it first. What about short, 3 letters words? People also like them, but they are also taken usually. Well, in Steemit many of them are still free to get. My username @ond is actually half of the username I actually use on other websites. But as I was typing, I saw that it was available. So, I got it. People just type fast and usually miss it when the system tells them a short word is available. So next time you sign up, be careful what username to pick. It's much easier to remember that @ned is the 'king' of Steemit than username1983.

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I just use my name when I sign up, easier that way I never forget my user name, is also good branding.

True! Same here ;)

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Using names is a wide topic. I use one name everywhere. I wonder how it is with brand names?

Yes, of course some people want to use their real name. But most users don't, especially in the crypto community anonymity is a serious issue. Most people on Steemit are not 'celebrities' or think of them selves as brands. I don't have a problem with any side, just wanted to show that you can get a short username if you like.

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I thought you would be talking about Steel alliance ;)

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