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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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Thornrose · 29/12/2015 21:59

Ha, I read the first few posts of this thread, got the gist, flipped to the end. O..m..g no relation whatsoever.

Ellie Goulding, gravy, Chinese takeaway pineapple fritters (Chicken Maryland in my neck of the woods!) Grin

I've hung onto MN Classic, pages? Ugh!

magimedi · 29/12/2015 21:59

Chips with tinned tomatoes & Lea & Perrins - now we are talking!

Jenson has been wronged by Jessica.

David Beckham is handsome until you see his tatts.....

Lager & lime was drink de jour in my day - or vodka & lime if you were really flush.

Andy to win the Aus Open Tennis

The last statement is the one that matters Tennis

Stratter5 · 29/12/2015 21:57

Worra why is KFC vom worthy? WTF is in it? Shock

SconeInSixtySeconds · 29/12/2015 21:57

My parents were not the takeaway types Sad and as a result I had never tried Chinese curry until I was in my 20s.

I have since made up for it Grin

Justanotherlurker · 29/12/2015 21:57

I know the thread has moved on somewhat and I'm not really friendly with anyone but I agree with worra, if we can't have this then I suggest a limit on name changes on a 24/48hr basis and if you have posted on a thread under a different name it is either locked to them personally or have to post under their original name for the duration of the thread.

Very easy to implement from a technical view point, though not sure if it is already in place as I have never name changed

LumelaMme · 29/12/2015 21:53

I used to like football till I was 10 and the boys decided girls weren't allowed to play footer anymore and chased me off the primary school pitch.

Quite like cricket and tennis, and horsey things like 3-day eventing, but honestly would not really care if all competitive sports ended tomorrow and people just played games for fun.

I like most booze.

I have never had KFC gravy.

Christinayangstwistedsista · 29/12/2015 21:53

sparkling

I'm reaching for a weight watchers membership

Sparklingbrook · 29/12/2015 21:53

That would never be allowed surely MrsV? Shock

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:53

Oooh, I wont be sick, I have spearmint rennies.

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 29/12/2015 21:52

Chips in gravy was my staple school lunch when I was at school back in the day, when I ate lunch.

I used to save up my dinner money and go out on the lash at weekends, 35p for half a lager back in the day.

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:52

Healthy eating ? Sod that. You're a long time dead.

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:51

I reckon she's after 'Arry, Sparks. Wink

Sparklingbrook · 29/12/2015 21:51

I am reaching for the Gaviscon with a straw after just reading this lot Christina. Grin

Maryz · 29/12/2015 21:50

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EduCated · 29/12/2015 21:50

I have had gravy in chips in Cardiff. The only Chippy round here that did it has turned into a bastarding Dominos Angry

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:50

I'm south east and my old chip shop used to do pineapple fritters. Lovely things.

I might have to stroll through town and see if anywhere does do them anymore. With whippy ice cream.

I used to adore Rum ba-bas. And banana splits.

Sparklingbrook · 29/12/2015 21:50

Scone I grew up in the Birmingham 'burbs and Dad always bought banana and pineapple fritters from the chinese takeaway.

Christinayangstwistedsista · 29/12/2015 21:50

I'm thinking that ' healthy eating' will not be the subject of this new topic....

Sparklingbrook · 29/12/2015 21:48

YY MrsV. All v odd. Perhaps she can get back together with Greg James.

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MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:47

I am drinking a mahoosive hot chocolate with squirty cream and baby marshmallows.

DD made it and she's very enthusiastic about the cream & mallows.

I expect I'll be sick in the night.

SconeInSixtySeconds · 29/12/2015 21:47

odd it's pretty tricky finding it in the more genteel tourist hotspot areas of the West Midlands.

Do you know what I really miss from my years up North?

Pineapple Fritters.

You can convince yourself it's practically a health food - but it's much too tasty for that. Pure, unadulterated, delicious filth.

Sparklingbrook · 29/12/2015 21:46

YY Still it needs a proper voiceover. Where's Stephen Mangan/Rob Brydon when you need them?

Christinayangstwistedsista · 29/12/2015 21:46

In the name of all that is holy, a chip shop that doesn't do gravy?

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:46

Its all a bit odd, isn't it, Sparks ?

Ellie is another funny one. I reckon she's waiting for a Prince. Ahem.

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