• CerebralHawks@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    22 hours ago

    Not necessarily.

    You’re kind of talking about two different things that are somewhat interchangeable. First you have a username which is used to log into a network or system. Second you have a forum/chat handle which is used to identify an anonymous or semi-anonymous user (e.g. CerebralHawks for me). I don’t think it’s strictly necessary for a forum handle to be pronounceable, but it’s easy to read mine and call me that, or just “Hawks” or “Hawk.” If it’s not, the mind isn’t going to retain it as long (this could be a good thing) and it’s hard to say, so it’s hard to address.

    Usernames absolutely don’t have to be. Forum/chat handles should be, but it isn’t necessary.