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Good question mate. First of all, I'd like to state they do view themselves as Macedonians. The difference is these are ethnic Macedonians from the Greek region of Macedonia (see: Aegean Macedonians). From what I know, they do not change their name because they do not know what their last name was before their family members were forced to change it to a Greek name. Also, they keep it as a reminder to Greeks that Macedonia had to be Hellenized to become Greek after 1913. It was very tragic when our people were forcefully Hellenized, but we are moving on. Your past Greek government forced it upon them, so you cannot blame us for your current "annoyance."

ps: You are a human being that can think for yourself. If you want to allow self-determination and democracy to flourish, then you are perfectly allowed to call us Macedonian. Simply because your Greek doesn't give an excuse since I know many Greek Americans that call me Macedonian, and they don't get upset about it either. Your Greek government has been irresponsible and I have a lot of documents to prove your government has been demonizing Macedonians and withholding information from Greek citizens which shows the Greek government has been childish over the past years (and especially after NATO 2008) Mactruth (talk) 23:05, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

First of all, I don't care how you call me, what is important is WHAT I CALL MYSELF. The definition of "Macedonian" is different between you and I, your Greek government has taught you to be Macedonian, you must be Greek. But I have a different definition for the term "Macedonian" and as that, I call myself Macedonian.
Second, You asked me why they didn't change their name, I gave you a reason... I didn't ask for your opinion on the reasons. I am not an Aegean Macedonian, I am from the Republic of Macedonia and my reason was only based on interaction and friendship with Aegean Macedonians (Macedonians from the Macedonia which touches the Aegean Sea, or simply called "Aegeans"). If you want to discuss the reasons further, contact an Aegean Macedonian, though they may have much more anger towards Greeks then I.
Third, The region of Macedonia was composed of many ethnicities, that is true. But the nationally awakening Macedonian ethnicity became the majority ethnicity in the region of Macedonia. Before the expulsions of Macedonians, before the population exchanges, Macedonians were the majority in the Macedonia which touches the Aegean Sea (please view: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/Hellenism_in_the_Near_East_1918.jpg). Your own professors proved the overwhelming ethnic majority in Macedonia were the Macedonians and Turks. The Greeks comprised 10% of the region of Macedonia before 1913.
Fourth, it is funny you speak for other Greeks while I myself live in America and I know many Greeks who call myself Macedonian and are fine with it. Your Greek government has demonized us, but most Greeks don't have a problem with us after understanding our view. I am wondering what was reported in Greek media in order to allow the Greek government to veto us? Can you please show me? Look at these actions by the Greek government before and after the NATO summit:
Greek Paper shows Bush as Hitler and a Macedonian swastika (the same time the Greek swastika occurred - right before NATO)
Macedonians attacked in Greece
Another cowardly attack on Macedonians in Greece
Greek authorities continue to abuse ethnic Macedonians
Greece abuses Macedonians at the border, again
Greek MP asks for death penalty for Macedonians in Greece
Greek-Macedonian name dispute leads to ban on lamb meat
Macedonia Plane Barred from Greek Airspace
Macedonia to ask Greece for explanation on MAT
Greece bans financial transfers from, and to Macedonia
Greece outrages Macedonia with ban on presidential flight
UMD Taken Aback by Metropolitan Anthimos’ Threatening Statement (Top Greek bishop calls for war with Macedonia)
Another Greek metropolitan bishop states territorial claims for Macedonia
Greek media fumes over comments from MOC
Greece's comments of H.H. Stefan's statement in Rome intended for domestic political scene
Heated debate at the EU, Macedonian delegation not present
Protest letter sent to Nato over an incident
That is all the responses I will return. if you would like to continue the conversation, make an account on Wikipedia. Until then. Mactruth (talk) 22:21, 12 June 2008 (UTC)