Hello 
I'm Siobhan Curran/Kisa Naumova, and this is my weblog. I tend to write about stuff like crossdressing, Macs, code, cats, wine and Second Life, but in general it's just an ongoing conversation about all sorts of stuff. If you'd like to know a little bit more about what this all is, I recommend starting on this page which has a little bit of info on who I am, and what I'm trying to do — or you could dive into my five years worth of archives if you like.
Otherwise, feel free to close this box and explore...
Avatar Machine
"Avatar Machine is a system which replicates the aesthetics and visuals of third person gaming, allowing the user to view themselves as a virtual character in real space via a head mounted interface." — I'm fascinated by the identity-implications of self-perception from a third-party camera
TiltViewer
Ethical Conundrum
Can anyone think of a good way to respond to this?
maybe respond with. "Hello my name is Siobhan Curran. I do not appreciate having a namesake who is a fuckwit. Kindly remove yourself from the internet."
Good way to respond to this? "Piss off you bigoted bitch" maybe?
You aren't claiming to be this woman, so you aren't, in any conceivable way shape or form demeaning her. If she can't cope with your lifestyle, that's her problem, you're not saying you're the only Siobhan Curran in the world (although you do seem to dominate google).
There are lots of people with duplicate names in the world, I know of some that share names with my dad that do things that shock even me, and would have him in fits if he thought they meant he did that, but he's more sensible than this woman appears to be. He doesn't care particularly.
Being transvestite (not transsexual, unless there's something you're not telling us? Sorry, but with a title like this, surely it's a site about being a transvestite not a transsexual isn't it?) is not illegal, nor immoral according to any rational individual (I know the catholic church has issues with being transsexual, but I'm not sure they comment on being a transvestite specifically do they?). I was chatting to an American the other day, and in the states the name Malcolm is almost solely a black person's name. Over here, of course, it's an originally Scottish name. If you had a site under the name Malcolm and a black person with the same name asked you to take it down because "You're white" what would you do? Why cave in to the equally stupid prejudices of this silly woman?
Finally, if you try to follow her links back, sorry, "This person no longer exists" on flickr. Even if the above elements don't convince you, I have to wonder if it's someone with a grudge/vendetta griefing you.
Well, she's not actually on Flickr, and she can't touch your Google rankings, so I'd suggest it's an idiot trying to be funny, and ignore.
But fuming is so much more fun! 
I'd suggest she's an idiot as her Flickr name is "siopan". If she's called Siobhan Curran too, she's too thick to spell her own name right. (Hmmm. Trannies who cant spell... Ringing some bells there.)
And I'd up the stakes on Jo's suggestion to "Hello my name is Siobhan Curran. I do not appreciate having a namesake who is a fuckwit. Kindly remove yourself from genepool."
I have a namesake who lectures on the history and philosophy of science at the University of Melbourne. I find this deviance deeply and personally shocking. Can I expect him to resign, or at the very least remove his entire web presence?
Diplomatic response: ignore it.
Justified response: Alli' Cat's pineapple.
Just tell her you'll gladly obey as soon as you see a copy of her W3 Identity Ownership Certificate, countersigned in triplicate by...erm...David Tennant?
If a pineapple seems a bit harsh, may I suggest "the blunt end of a rag-man's trumpet" as an alternative.
I've got to say, I've never heard the expression "blunt end of a rag-man's trumpet" nor even of a rag-man's trumpet. Are we talking a musician, or a rag and bones man? Why trumpet?
But, still a suitable response!
@Eloise:
It's a very old expression, one that my dad used to use. It does indeed refer to a 'rag and bones' man (or 'free-lance recycling agent' as they're probably called these days — if they still exist).
I think the best thing to do is to send a reply quoting charlotte church.
"get over it, Love"
Paula
Hah! I'M Siobhan Curran and so is my wife, my gimp, my wife's gimp and our fifty depraved love-children!
Re: Avatar Machine...
Hysterical! Here was I expecting some high tech 3D immersion, and instead it's a comedy hat and a camera on some stretched out coat hangers!
Even better, it appears to make you walk funny.
The basic question to ask the other Siopan[sic] Curran is — "Why do you think that sharing your name with someone else gives you any right to tell them how to live their lives?"
Personally, I'd opt for either ignoring it or stating something along the lines of "You have a right to ask that, and I have a right to ignore you."
It's not really a topic of discussion, is it? It's not as if you're hiding yourself, or using subterfuge to evade tax men, bill collectors and irate spouses. Or even the G-Men (or whatever the British equivalent is).
So what if that person is offended? That's their problem: not yours. Ignore the person, they aren't worth your time.
Carolyn Ann
my natural reaction to things i don't understand is just to be curious and ask questions, rather than condemn. i guess i should be grateful for that.
i would ask her why she feels she's associated with it at all, because although it's true you might share a moniker, it's very clear here who you are, and that's not HER by a longshot. lots of people share names.
but more importantly, i would ask her why she is so concerned about being associated with this space. have you done something criminal? are you behaving in a way that is destructive to others? have you said something to deliberately offend people? have you been anything other than kind and thoughtful? were you responsible for bringing back the sweater dress and leggings?
in the face of everything wonderful that you do and create, it's comical to think that the fact that you enjoy a nice pair of heels could possibly be so important. (i bet the other siobhan wears trousers. scandalous.)
I presume "Go fuck yourself with the rough end of a pineapple" is out of the question?
I notice they are "no longer active on Flickr"; so probably no response necessary.