...probably, as it's nosy of me! (name changing)

[Margaritte]

I was wondering if anyone has named changed. If so what were your reasons, and do any MNetters know who you originally were?

I'm not name changing, just curious..

[broomchickabroomchick]

I've name changed recently. Just felt that I'd posted enough details for someone who knew me to work out it was me if they wanted too, so I'm having a fresh start! No one knows who I was, but no one would recognise my old name anyway

[RainbowFlutterby]

I do it to avoid the possibility of being "recognised". I also change a few minor details every now and then (and I do mean minor) for the same reason. I've been here in one way or another since 2005 and have seen to much shit hit the fan if you're not careful.

[BasinHaircut]

I've been on MN for about 2 years and Ive had 3 names so far.

I changed first time as my original name was lame. Second time because I said a bit too much on a thread.

I don't think anyone would be able to work out what my other names were unless they were incredibly committed.

[ChuckBiscuits]

Regularly.

[Socalled]

I name-change every week or two. I just don't want to have to think about someone recognising a turn of phrase or an identifying detail and looking up other posts of mine. With regular name changes, I don't have to worry about anyone being able to search lots of posts.

[Kraggle]

Regularly, I get bored very easily and like the challenge of thinking up a new name.

[Whattonamemyselfnow]

I change all the time as I often start threads about family and work and probably where I live ish. I also try to change details along the way, number and gender of kids but i lose track of my lies.
It's quite nice that you can know people back stories on here, especially if they are going through a hard time and they can get a lot of support.

I never do the "I've name changed for this"

[DogWalker75]

Yep, I've had about five names so far. I change once I think I've posted enough details to be recognised.

[NewsreaderChic]

Regularly, I've been here since 2005 I think, am not a known MN'r and often give away too much information so don't want to be recognised.

[southeastastra]

i don't really but probably should, don't really see the point and used to quite like getting to know 'people' on here. it's impossible now though

[yakari]

I change all the time, I usually have one like this that I use for "general" and then often I set one up for specific threads - I don't bother announcing that I name change and just ignore any "hello and welcome to MN" comments. I don't get the angst about name changers

[Wittynewnameifonly]

I change every couple of months, just as I'd rather not be identified.

[FenellaFellorick]

Yes. I nc a few months ago. I'd had the same name for years.
I shall probably nc again in due course.

Nobody knows or cares what name I used to have. It doesnt matter. Just another gobshite on the internet

[VanillaTwirl]

I have a few times (have been here just over 3 years now).

I change because I post very openly and there are quite a few very identifying things which I have referred to under each name.

[ilovesooty]

I've never name changed. I don't care if I'm identified and I could very easily be as I use the same name on different forums. I don't post anything that I'm bothered about anyone associating with me.
I think the name change facility on here is far too open to abuse and responsible for much of the trolling that goes on.

[PattiODoors]

Nc regularly

I used to be a "name" but y'know, better to fly under the radar

[CoogerAndDark]

I NC now after years of not doing, because of privacy and stalking.

[mileend2bermondsey]

I don't get why so many posters are terrified of being 'recognised' or 'outed', unless they're in the witness protection scheme.

[EmpressOfJurisfiction]

I had a couple of other names when I started but I've been Empress of something or other for years now.

[applejacksauntie]

I name change every so often as I don't want a whole load of posts associated to one name. The only thing that concerns me is if I post for advice under a new nn I may be accused of being a bridge dweller

[ginslinger]

I don't namechange other than the odd xmas thing. I don't post much and what i do post isn't important. Maybe i'll start again with a new name and start slagging my neighbours off

[VanillaTwirl]

Not "terrified" mileend, just that I share personal experiences on here to try and help sometimes and it's a worldwide forum.

Anyone could very easily suss who I am with all the bits together, and I don't tend to share my innermost secrets (such as relationship difficulties and medical issues) with casual acquaintances in my life as a rule, so I'd rather one or more didn't stumble upon me on here and put it together.
If they do, they do - but a regularish namechange helps to mitigate it.

[CoogerAndDark]

GERTI, are you named after the computer in Moon?