Free Keene

Comment by The Central Scrutinizer

August 20, 2008 @ 2:11 pm

The world is becoming so much like dystopic nightmare of City 17 that adopting the name Freeman might not be a bad idea. The “Last Free Man” is a distinction everyone should take on. It would probably lose that impact though, since then everyone would be the Free Man. (note t he reference to Half Life 2 and the character Gordon Freeman). It’s a shame you don’t like video games Ian, because you missed some gems: Half-Life 2 and Bioshock among the ones tailored to your value set.

Comment by Ian

August 20, 2008 @ 2:15 pm

Who told you I don’t like video games? I played through HL2 and have the deathmatch link sitting here on my desktop.

Finding time for them is my challenge today.

Comment by Jeremy Couch

August 21, 2008 @ 8:24 am

I have thought of going by Freeman as well. It was the last name of my dads step dad. I didn’t really know the guy at all, but love the name.

What if a cop asks for your name? Do you say “I go by Ian Freeman”? I think I would ask if the word “name” is meant as a legal term. This could ruffle some feathers at least.

I’m guessing the main place you plan to use this is with your correspondence with the government people so there’s no corporate confusion. I wouldn’t be shocked if they trumped up a charge of giving a false name and fraud to a government official.

Comment by Ian

August 21, 2008 @ 9:22 am

Yeah, it’s just for my use. I wouldn’t give even my full new name to cops. Absolutely one should ask questions of the police:

http://forum.freekeene.com/index.php?topic=82.0

Comment by Rance Muhamitz

August 21, 2008 @ 5:04 pm

Wouldn’t you be better off not having a name at all? Imagine a town with thousands of people with no name. It would make some bureaucrats head’s spin…

Comment by Jeremy Couch

August 21, 2008 @ 7:19 pm

@Rance Hmmm… I read your comment earlier and thought it impracticable, but didn’t Prince change his name to some sign? Maybe there’s something to that idea.

And even if there is a law that says you must give your name on request, is there a law that says you have to have a name? Ian, I understand the law does not apply to you and I feel the same way. Just think of the bewildering look you’d get if when they ask your name you ask if there’s a law that says you must HAVE a name. I like your approach of asking questions back instead of answering their questions so I’m trying to think of some “good” ones. Peace.

Comment by Anonymous

August 22, 2008 @ 8:14 pm

If what you say is true, would that mean the government creates multiple coporations in your name for the multiple variations on the display of your name? (Pete Hermann Moss & Moss, Pete Hermann)

“Best Buy” couldn’t be displayed as “Buy, Best” and remain the same corporation, for example.