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Original poster

Why are we allowed to namechange? And it has just been made easier to do so within the thread

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LeGavrOrf · 26/09/2013 10:22

Just out of interest really.

You can't do it on other sites can you?

I know people like to change for privacy reasons but it just cause misery with people name changing to cause shit.

And the new button down there V makes it possible for someone to really easily sock puppet. I don't see the point in it really.

You have not allowed name changing in the mumsnet local site, however you do still permit users to namechange on request. I wondered if there were plans to introduce that here or if it would cause outrage (who am I kidding, if course it will). Grin

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DaleyBump · 26/09/2013 18:44

I must know what happened with the nn amnesty.

EllOvvaCunt · 26/09/2013 18:38

While we're asking for stuff that we're never going to get, could you make the Android app usable? Dh is fed up with cleaning up the blood and mushy bits of flesh after I've clawed my face off in frustration.

CuntyCuntastico123 · 26/09/2013 18:04

Haha.

It's probably you being cool, and it means L8rz

ChaosTrulyReigns · 26/09/2013 17:53

L?

What doffus sign orf is that?

ChaosTrulyReigns · 26/09/2013 17:52

l0l,Get.i saw the title and was ready to come in gunz blazin at a moamy newbie. It being you somewhat pissed on my chips.

L

CuntyCuntastico123 · 26/09/2013 17:34

I love that Rowan.

Original poster
LeGavrOrf · 26/09/2013 17:34

I am 7 in mumsnet years

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SunshineSuperNova · 26/09/2013 17:33

Because we like to annoy all of the people, all of the time

Grin
Pascha · 26/09/2013 17:33

The app has its uses, for long threads it was much easier to get to the end. But that was on my dinosaur-era iphone and it was the first generation of app. Didn't have a high enough ios to download the updated version. Now I have a spanky new Sony something I downloaded the app and promptly deleted again because its crapola. I will stick with the mobile site which is much clearer.

I never namechange. I can't be arsed anymore.

reelingintheyears · 26/09/2013 17:23

How old are you Gav?

BIWI · 26/09/2013 17:18
Grin
MNHQ
RowanMumsnet · 26/09/2013 17:17

@BIWI

But when would you use the mobile site and when would you use the mobile app?

And why have both? Confused

Because we like to annoy all of the people, all of the time

MNHQ
RowanMumsnet · 26/09/2013 17:16

The mobile site is the version you'll use when you're using a browser on your phone

The app is actually an entirely separate program that you download from the iTunes or Android stores

BIWI · 26/09/2013 17:16

But when would you use the mobile site and when would you use the mobile app?

And why have both? Confused

hullygully · 26/09/2013 17:16

I have only just discovered n/c ing

It brings peculiar joys

CuntyCuntastico123 · 26/09/2013 17:13

I just went and changed it the old fashioned way.

What were people moaning about? It's easy.

TeamEdward · 26/09/2013 17:13

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Original poster
LeGavrOrf · 26/09/2013 17:11

Can you change your nickname to a brand spanking new one with the mobile app button?

I am just going to try.

Nope it didn't work it said this You do not own the username: CuntyCuntastico123

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Original poster
LeGavrOrf · 26/09/2013 17:08

The mobile site is fabulous.

The mobile app is incomprehensible.

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Original poster
LeGavrOrf · 26/09/2013 17:08

Haha at the name change amnesty.

I bet you 50 pence that at some point during that debacle someone at MNHQ shouted 'who the FUCK thought this shambles was a good idea?'

No cha0s I am 0ld.

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BIWI · 26/09/2013 17:08

What is the difference between the mobile site and the mobile app?

MNHQ
RowanMumsnet · 26/09/2013 17:07

@Poledra

You do know, don't you Rowan, that No is a complete sentence? You don't have to give reasons because people will just try to talk you round them.
Grin
Tee2072 · 26/09/2013 17:02

The mention of a name amnesty sends Olivia into a ball on the floor and we don't like to talk about how Tech reacts...

Poledra · 26/09/2013 17:01

You do know, don't you Rowan, that No is a complete sentence? You don't have to give reasons because people will just try to talk you round them.

MNHQ
RowanMumsnet · 26/09/2013 17:00

@mrsharrystyles

I'm on the mobile app and I can't see where you name change. Am I being thick?

Sorry mrsharrystyles - we're talking about the mobile site, not the app