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Original poster

Could we have a drop down box with available name changes?

60 replies

MmeLindor. · 16/10/2011 22:31

I was wondering if this would be possible.

A drop down box when we are signed in, so that we could choose which pseudonym we want to use.

So I could have

MmeLindor for normal posting and
SaltandCaramel for blog or maybe
MeMooncupIsStuckUpMeChuff for embarrassing questions (not that it is or ever has been)

so that I don't have to keep going back and forth to MyMumsnet to change names for different threads?

OP posts:
MNHQ
OliviaMumsnet · 17/10/2011 20:52

Good oh MmeLindor Grin
Send choc to
OliviaMN
The MN Village Outpost
UK
Thanks

fails to mention she has NO technical ability

horMOANSnomore · 17/10/2011 20:34

Brilliant idea. Please add my vote Smile

Original poster
MmeLindor. · 17/10/2011 20:23
OP posts:
MNHQ
OliviaMumsnet · 17/10/2011 20:20

where's my chocolate?!

Original poster
MmeLindor. · 17/10/2011 20:06
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BecauseImWorthIt · 17/10/2011 17:48
Original poster
MmeLindor. · 17/10/2011 16:27

Seems like a good bit of support here.

Is it doable, MNHQ?

OP posts:
PinotScreechio · 17/10/2011 14:41

Yes please

AnyPhantomFucker · 17/10/2011 13:01

< prim >

Peachy · 17/10/2011 12:35

That is funny @AF

MittzyTheVampishVixen · 17/10/2011 11:17

Brilliant idea!

AnyPhantomFucker · 17/10/2011 10:40

I don't always have to swear Wink

Original poster
MmeLindor. · 17/10/2011 10:33

Yes, it would stop namechange fuck ups. (and I am amused that you did not write out the f-word)

:o

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AnyPhantomFucker · 17/10/2011 09:47

great idea

I made a slightly embarassing namechange f-up recently .. silly me

BecauseImWorthIt · 17/10/2011 09:45

That is a brilliant idea, Mme - namechanging is so tedious, this would be a much better way to do it.

Original poster
MmeLindor. · 17/10/2011 09:07

If I were going to post just on one topic with that name for the whole day then it isn't a hassle.

But I post as MmeLindor everywhere and would like to use SaltandCaramel for the Bloggers Network topic.

I don't want to use SaltandCaramel elsewhere because I don't want to "spam" the board with my blog.

So each time I go back and forth between topics, I would have to name change, then change back. It is a faff.

Much more chance of messing it up than if I have a drop down box next to Preview Message where I can see which name I am using.

And I am sure I am not the only one who posts under different names depending on what topic she is posting on.

And if the OP's posts are always highlighted, no matter which name she/he uses, as MBJ suggested, then sockpuppetry is not an issue.

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thousandDenier · 17/10/2011 08:47

it's not much of a PITA to namechange really, it it? Takes less than 30 seconds.

i.e. quick enough to be convenient for the occasions when it's necessary to do it, but enough concentration required to be sure that a namechange has been properly achieved.

Too many potential UCM-stylee slip-ups possible with a drop-down, and even more possibility for hilarity horror with defaults for each topic

Peachy · 17/10/2011 08:43

I don't know, sock puppetry doesn't work if it is the same name every time surely- I think it would make it more detectable.

FreddieMercurysBolero · 17/10/2011 08:34

It would also make sock puppetry much more convenient.

Peachy · 17/10/2011 08:30

OOh yes please. Would make lots of sense and limit name change fuckups errors when posting embarassing stuff

Geordieminx · 17/10/2011 08:26

A cunning plan..... Grin

Original poster
MmeLindor. · 17/10/2011 07:29

Geordie
Maybe it could be an optional feature, so you can switch it on when you want to ask about unusual sexual practices something embarrassing but have it off the rest of the time.

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Geordieminx · 17/10/2011 07:09

Would be a lot easier as changing names is a total PITA.

My only concern would be, if someone was using my laptop/iPad I wouldn't wabnt then snooping and using the drop down to see all my name changes?

ZacharyQuack · 17/10/2011 06:36

Oooh yes, a different default identity for AIBU.

[hgrin]

TheRealMBJ · 17/10/2011 05:40

I really like your idea MmeLindor, I seldom do nc but have had the occasion to do so for sensitive topics.

I fully support this idea, provided that regardless of the name OP posts continue to be highlighted throughout the thread (if this the way in which one has set things up)

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