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Originally Posted by JoshUA Nightshade  
There's no explaining this away. Many of us who are visible residents have visible names. Given that the surnames aren't pulled from a specific database of choices the likelihood that someone else finds "Joshua Nightshade" by random is very low and there can only be one intention. |
I agree in principle that a strange enough name with sufficient fame is probably an impersonation if not owned by the same person. However, the problem with that is we cannot prove intention beyond a shadow of a doubt. But we can prove impersonation.
The rule I gave is one that will hold under general conditions because of the question of "who decides fame?" A guideline that involves fame or notoriety would not hold up in the long run.
All this being said the most prudent action would be that if you feel your name needs to be protected, or you want it protected, waste no time grabbing it.