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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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HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 30/12/2015 19:21

One of my friends uses emojis in her calendar/diary on her phone. So if she has a manicure booked, she doesn't type "maincure" she puts in the little manicure emoji. And so on. I thought that was kind of neat Blush

SwedeDreams · 30/12/2015 19:12

Yy

Sparklingbrook · 30/12/2015 18:59

Oh no. The Christmas ones are even worse.

MrsHathaway · 30/12/2015 18:58

🎅🎄

Maryz · 30/12/2015 18:37

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MrsHathaway · 30/12/2015 18:05

Well yes, Zed, which is why I said that my circle (friends and family) user emojis in messages but not status updates etc.

I maintain there's a time and place for a poo emoji ...

SagaNorensLeatherTrousers · 30/12/2015 18:01
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Sparklingbrook · 30/12/2015 17:53

If DH started communicating by emoji alone I would be down to the solicitors pronto. Grin

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MrsHathaway · 30/12/2015 17:17

Oh, the graph is his emoji name (pun on his real name). The other DC are 🐻 and 🍭 (ditto).

ExitPursuedByABear · 30/12/2015 17:12

Ooooh Brexit. I like that.

Have nabbed it.

Could be very topical next year.

ExitPursuedByABear · 30/12/2015 17:09

Thanks Zombie. I reported my post to MN and they got in touch. Then I noticed that indeed I was back to normal.

Sparklingbrook · 30/12/2015 16:04

Oh right MrsH, what does the graph mean WRT DC3's sleep? Confused

DoesntLeftoverTurkeySoupDragOn · 30/12/2015 16:01

I love the poo emoji. I bought DS2 a poo emoji cushion for Christmas. I am particularly fond of the way Siri says smiling pile of poo

I have to say I am not entirely sure when is the correct time to use it...

MrsHathaway · 30/12/2015 16:01

What the hell are you doing? Have you seen the time?

DC3 is now asleep and I've put him down.

Cool. I'm going for a poo.

Dear God. Is it going to be foul and loathsome?

Yes, haha.

Sparklingbrook · 30/12/2015 15:56

So MrsH does that mean

What time is it?
I have a temperature but I am sleeping to get it down
I have had an embarrassing poo
Don't light a match
Not sure

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 30/12/2015 15:55

Ha, I see what you mean! Grin.

DixieNormas · 30/12/2015 15:54

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MrsHathaway · 30/12/2015 15:53

Oh I see what you mean.

In my circles you don't use emojis in stuff you publish, eg tweets or status updates, but you certainly do in messages. Reams and reams of messages without a single alphanumeric character used.

Sample conversation between me and DH:

⌚⁉
📈😴⬇
😊💩
😷💣💨🔥❓
😄😜

AlpacaLypse · 30/12/2015 15:52

Is it really dangerous to go to My Account? Haven't been there since the height of JeffreyGate, when we had to do the forced password change.

DixieNormas · 30/12/2015 15:52

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Sparklingbrook · 30/12/2015 15:50

Here you are...

Can we have a topic where name changing is not allowed?
Sparklingbrook · 30/12/2015 15:47

Andy Murray described his wedding day just using emojis on Twitter. Hmm

Teenage boys use the laughing with tears one A LOT. Bants apparently.

Will we having bants in the new topic? Grin

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 30/12/2015 15:45

I'm not on FB or Twitter either, are emojis overused there?

I'm quite selective when I use mine, I'll try not to piss anyone off, honest Guv😉.

Sparklingbrook · 30/12/2015 15:39

Emojis are just well, teenage aren't they? I'm not on FB or Twitter but I have seen the DSs' feeds and they are awash with emojis. One chat was just one emoji after another with no words. Confused

They were doing emojis cushions in town. DS2 (14) wanted the poo one. Hmm

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