to be disappointed in some posters' nicknames?

[CricketThicket]

There seems to be many nicknames in the style of:

samntomsmumma

mamato2girlies

masonsmummy.

Are people really happy to define themselves like this?

Where is their strong, independent self-image?

There are so many witty, clever or unfathomable names on here - couldn't these posters have taken the lead from them and picked something less needy?

I know this is a parenting website, but I was drawn into here by an image of strong, independent, intelligent posters and I really feel some are letting the side down. It's not some HunnyForum you know.

FFS.

and

well actually the time I flounced when I lost my proper Toccata name wasn't really a flounce - was in a pretty bad place mentally....

but I'm fine now

We haven't had a good flounce for ages.

well said, AnnieBeansMum

I flounced also. Cannot recall exactly why, but one of the reasons was over the attack against SirBoobAlot when she had a bad bf in public experience. Then I could not keep away.

All names should pay homage to shoes KubaFan, JimmyChooMum, etc.You can not go far wrong with that approach.

thank you...

Totally agree.

Toc, I really liked your previous name.

Mine is based on [what was when I joined] a very common phrase of my sons.

Like Hassled though I don't really like it but it's become who I am on here so I'm not going to change it.

mines neither mumsy or intelligent and original

Like hassled though I just stick with it or I get confused

KEAWYED - is it a local fable involving a cow's head and a fence?

can't be arsed to read the thread but the op's name is shit.

Oh I mean your name before your current one Toc, iyswim!

What's wrong with being 'hunny'?! Each to their own. I have some very lovely 'hunny' friends - the world would be boring if we were ALL so intelligent, witty and cynical...

I think we need a new term for people who look down on 'hunny bunnies'. People who look down on others by labelling them are usually ignorant.

at first mention on a name thread

Thankyou Salfresco

my DD is being so girny tonight, I am going to change my name to PainInThFanjosMum

with a e

ive had my name so long,cant be arsed changing it.but is only a name dont attribute any significance to it

Anyone who really has a "strong, independent self-image" prob has more important stuff to worry about than whether other MNers like their posting name.

Having said that ... I did love EleanorHandbasket as a nn v much when she was using it. And someone used to be called GruffaloSoldier, which also rocked.

My nickname is pretty obvious if you click on my profile and see the pic of my "DH"

noo Scottishmummy, it's because you are not strong or independent, and are just a "hunny", be honest

i liked the whole cunt names debacle.amazed some folk wanted name removed thought it lowered tone and all that

team eric -whois he?

CricketThicket

Also, surely you are not saying people with hunny names are by definition stupid/weak/etc.? They are just huns.

Ok, somebody enlighten me. In just dont get EleanorHandBasket and I know im just going to kick myself if/when someone explains it to me...