Would removing the search by poster facility wouldn't it reduce our risk of being outed in RL or stalked by weirdos?

[nevergoogledragonbutter]

It's a facility for stalkers surely?

Can it be dropped?

[LadyBlaBlah]

I never use it so wouldn't be arsed

[nevergoogledragonbutter]

Gah, don't you hate it when you post your thread title all muddled up?

[Meglet]

I only use it if I want to see if someone is a troll.

[PacificDogwood]

There should really be a block on being able to google your name, dragonbutter.

Never use the "searching facility" either and am too boring to be stalked, so not that bothered either, personally speaking, but see your point.

[LadyBlaBlah]

Has someone been stalked /outed recently?

[CitizenPrecious]

I find it indispensable for occasional troll spotting.

Pwease don't get rid

[CitizenPrecious]

...sible?

[ProfessorLaytonIsMyLoveSlave]

Oh yes, and it is also very useful for noticing that the poster who has come to tell us all how wooooooooonderful (say) Lapland UK is has mysteriously never made any other posts beforehand.

[Boxfile]

I use it if I want to see if a poster I want to get in touch with is around. But as a recent namechanger because I think I've become too recognisable on here I'd be in favour.

[nevergoogledragonbutter]

er thanks for that prof

[PerArduaAdNauseum]

I use it sometimes to find out where specific people 'are' right now, as there are some nutters posters I trust to always be in the middle of an interesting conversation. Would hate to lose that facility...

[LauraIngallsWilder]

Noooooo search according to poster name must never go anywhere

Im am at the mere idea

[EachPeachPearMum]

I find it extremely useful, as I can usually remember who said something, but not what they've said

[morningpaper]

As others said, it works via google - and google is actually more effective. Search for:

"By Morningpaper" site:mumsnet.com

and you've got all the info you need

[PerArduaAdNauseum]

Ah, google might be more effective, but not for telling you where people are Today...

[sleepwhenidie]

Also agree v useful - was how I found out Trinity Rhino coveted that famous blue velvet coat from Boden .