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How attached are you to your username?
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Don't reuse passwords. Reusing usernames shouldn't be a huge issue, no?
Nope, unless you are worried about stalkers.
I guess it makes it easier to do social engineering
Exactly. Average person, not a big deal. But if someone for some reason decides to target you, you give them a huge amount of days about you quickly. I tend to make a new name for each service.
Oh, I don't use this name everywhere. I like to be recognized online, but the Venn diagram of those who know me online and those who know me offline is basically two separate circles.