I HATE the term "Miggy"

[mrmoonlight]

Hi all,
Sorry but I just had to chime in about this, I just HATE the term "Miggy". I have been
using Amiga computers since 1988 and I have never for one second thought of my
"Amiga" computer as a "Miggy
 
        Hey and I have to agree, it sounds like some thing  one would call a Rodent and not the beautiful Amiga.

[Aegis]

It could be worse (i.e. 'Speccy' )

But seriously, nicknames come about either as a convenience (like abbreviations/contractions) or as an endearment - I think it's nice that the Amiga is so fondly remembered/regarded by some that they call it 'Miggy' - C64's are referred to as 'bread-bins' and what do people call Atari ST's???

The fact that in 2015, soon to be 2016 we have various modern-ish OS choices and new hardware and software being developed is a testimony to how influential the 'Miggy's been in the lives and imaginations of users throughout the decades

[wawrzon]

never called anything miggy or speccy myself. so lame.

[7valleys]

Just a name, I don't use it but people who use "miggy" tend to use it as a term of respect and love, for that reason alone I give it a pass.

[mechy]

It could be worse (i.e. 'Speccy' )

But seriously, nicknames come about either as a convenience (like abbreviations/contractions) or as an endearment - I think it's nice that the Amiga is so fondly remembered/regarded by some that they call it 'Miggy' - C64's are referred to as 'bread-bins' and what do people call Atari ST's???

The fact that in 2015, soon to be 2016 we have various modern-ish OS choices and new hardware and software being developed is a testimony to how influential the 'Miggy's been in the lives and imaginations of users throughout the decades

Another good one, its BreadBox, after all the C64 was invented in America .. lol

[Drummerboy]

I am Amiga user since 1985, and the first time I saw the "miggy" term used for Amiga computers was on users forums, and the first thing I think was "WTF?". Really? "Miggy", come on!.

I not agree about that nickname, but anyway, I suppose some people think they're using a"loving" way to call the Amiga computers.  

I just call "The Amiga" or "the 500, 1200...". If I am writing something about any specific model, sometimes y write "A1200, A500, A2000...".

[mbrantley]

I use it all the time. Not gonna stop, so Happy New Year! hehe

Seriously, nicknames for Elizabeth could be Eli, Liz or Beth. Miggy is like Lizzy. I use it affectionaly for an old friend. my Amiga(s).

[Fats]

I use it all the time. Not gonna stop, so Happy New Year! hehe

Seriously, nicknames for Elizabeth could be Eli, Liz or Beth. Miggy is like Lizzy. I use it affectionaly for an old friend. my Amiga(s).

I also reserve the right to call mine as I want to. Luckily she always obeys my commands although outcome is not always as wanted. She also thinks people should learn not to hate; it makes live so much more bearable - especially an Amigan live.

I hope there are no people who hate talk about computers in a feminine way ?