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Can we have a topic where name changing is not allowed?

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WorraLiberty · 29/12/2015 15:21

Lots of people feel the 'atmosphere' has been somewhat lost, due to MN becoming so big and so many people name changing for dubious reasons.

So how about a new topic where name changing is not allowed?

So to post in that section, you choose a different name (much like in Mumsnet local). But you have to stick to that name only.

That way, in that section at least, there would be less arses/goady fuckers/Billy bullshitters and drama llamas, hiding behind name changes.

People will become 'regulars' again (in that section at least) and when you go there to chat, you'll at least 'recognise' other people.

OK I'm sure there are 1 million reasons why this is a stupid idea/impossible to set up, but can anyone think of them? Grin

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Maryz · 30/12/2015 22:08

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OddSocksHighHeels · 30/12/2015 22:08

I fear you may well be asking too much of them Mary.

MrsHathaway · 30/12/2015 22:02

OddSocks - non-competitive football is where goals are scored and the final scoreline is not even, but you aren't allowed to record or publish the results and certainly not allowed to calculate a league table. Standard in our local FA until under-twelves IIRC.

They're supposed to let everyone have equal time on the pitch regardless of how good they are. It's supposed to be completely inclusive and celebratory and encouraging. Most teams stick to those rules and the children are happy. Some ... don't.

Stick with the MN ones and then it's inclusive. It should come under the accessibility policy really, just like the way we agree not to use text speak in case people have difficulty reading.

That's convincing. Very good point.

WotNoLoobrush · 30/12/2015 22:01

That's Apple off the hook then for now Wink

Queenbean · 30/12/2015 22:00

But if we don't like the emojis, we could all just choose not to use them? My posts don't automatically turn in to emoji speak when I press post

Maryz · 30/12/2015 21:59

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OddSocksHighHeels · 30/12/2015 21:48

I use an Apple device and there are still some that don't show up. They must be Android emojis.

WotNoLoobrush · 30/12/2015 21:29

Interesting point Maryz. I take it you're not using an Apple device either?

Glad to hear 'personalised' emojies are going. It's only fair.

Quiero · 30/12/2015 21:19

I think the dedicated trolls save themselves for the sex topic. Surely they'd have no interest in blethering with a bunch of old regs.

Maryz · 30/12/2015 21:14

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00100001 · 30/12/2015 21:09

Emojis are going. MNHQ have confirmed this. They said we just had to wait until after Xmas/new year. Hoorah

00100001 · 30/12/2015 21:08

No-one would use it.

Someone would just make another account to effectively name change

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 30/12/2015 21:06

No emojis if that's the consensus, I'll not use 'em.

Dirty Dancing's on, tarahhSmile

WotNoLoobrush · 30/12/2015 21:02

Yep Quiero - MN ones suffice, perhaps with the addition of new ones or updated ones that look less 'etch-a-sketchy' IYKWIM.

ExitPursuedByABear · 30/12/2015 21:01

I can't believe this has turned into an emoji chat.

Crown Bear

Thornrose · 30/12/2015 21:01

I was just teasing I have absolutely no intention of using them.

TheCrowFromBelow · 30/12/2015 20:59

Yes please to MN only emojis, otherwise it's like reading texts from the DCs.

Queenbean · 30/12/2015 20:56

Plleeeaaaassseeee can we not use non-mn emojis? I can't see loads of them and don't think it's very funny to use them. They're not exactly new. Plleeeeaaasssee.

Quiero · 30/12/2015 20:55

I think people should just agree not to use them. Stick with the MN ones and then it's inclusive. It should come under the accessibility policy really, just like the way we agree not to use text speak in case people have difficulty reading.

Disclaimer: I haven't read the emoji debate thread so apologies if I'lm going over old ground.

Sparklingbrook · 30/12/2015 20:53

I am using the trusty laptop and my phone neither are Apple. I could get the Ipad out but I can't really be arsed just to see what an emoji is. Grin

BathshebaDarkstone · 30/12/2015 20:50

Ah but if it's the Royal Enclosure, am I royalty yet?

WotNoLoobrush · 30/12/2015 20:50

Are those of us who see those envelope symbols not using iphone/ipads or the app maybe?

Sparklingbrook · 30/12/2015 20:49

That's why the emoji use on MN is a bit rubbish. Not everyone can see them, and now we have being able to see some but not all. So all a bit pointless really.

Quiero · 30/12/2015 20:49

We played a game once on here where you had to guess the mumsnetter by the emoji's. It was very short lived as I could only do one 🍯🐲 and no one could see it anyway.

I actually think this Hmm is the best emoji and Apple haven't got one that comes close...I could use this one a lot in real life.

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