To keep namechanging?

[LeSquigh]

I'm a regular. Except you wouldn't know this because I name change excessively. Mostly because everything I post seems to have the potential to out me. I am probably being over paranoid about this admittedly.

I've decided to try and stick with this name for a while though.

Am I the only one that does this on an almost post by post basis?

[blackandredrugbyshorts]

I name change a lot. Just trying to keep info personal as if you joined all the dots across various subjects (if I used the same name on all) I would be so recognizable! (how many people are there with a pet elephant, 2 boys and a husband with 3 legs!!! You get the picture... Details combined are very identifiable in certain circles.

Did this after I realised who another poster was (in RL.) never knew they were MNetters, but was so obviously them... Never told them I recognized them, but felt weird knowing stuff that was quite private. (absolutely sure it was who I thought it was).

Think name changing and tweaks to details are imperative to keeping private online (e.g. " I went to McDonalds with my dd..." When actually I went to BurgerKing with my ds...) am shocked on other forums when some people are so specific about dates / times of events that are so identifiable, they may as well post their phone number and real picture too.

Have to remember at times how many kids I have and what genders! But it means I can get and give opinions and stay anonymous.

Mn has been a lifesaver at times for me and for me regular name changing (2-3weeks) works well.

[Indantherene]

I name change regularly. As pp have said it does mean you don't ever get a persona and can't build up relationships; that was obvious during Moldiegate . I've been here far too long but nobody "knows" me.

I go back and forth to my original posting name but it's one that people like to pinch and add stuff to the end of and it bugs the hell out of me, especially when you end up on all the same threads. Another favourite name I had a RL friend work out who I was, and when I went back over my posts in that name it would have been easy for anyone to join the dots. TMI.

This is a new name I've had for about a week. We'll see how long it lasts.

[LeSquigh]

Yes, it's more the piecing together from different threads that I worry about. Especially when things are related to work because my comments about some of the things I have mentioned, especially as a female in the type of work I do could easily out me.

[HowCanIMissYouIfYouWontGoAway]

I've been here since 2005. I don't do post by post because I think mnhq might wonder if I'm trolling but I had the same name for YEARS and last year ditched it and I've been hopping from name to name since.

It's been weird in a way but also fun. MN is too big, too public and I like being anonymous.

[Glitterytwigsnshit]

Serial name changer here. I wish I could have kept my original username however I do post on different boards on MN and sometimes personal stuff - nothing identifiable unless you are looking for it- but thee are quite. Few people I know irl that would go looking. So hence, name- change. I'm crap at choosing new names though- all the best ones are taken!

[justmummyof2]

Glitterytwigsnshit is a great name
It sounds like my response to dh in the evening, when he asks what I made with the dc.

[divingoffthebalcony]

I started name changing semi regularly after I discovered a (now ex) friend was reading all my posts.

I prefer to stay anonymous.

I'm due a name change actually...

[PoppySausage]

Yes, I do, and am planning on more regularly. My friends know I come on here and I am worried they will try and spot me!

[Sparklingbrook]

DS2 went down to his mates and was talking to mate's Mum. He said 'My Mum is on Mumsnet and her NN is Sparklingbrook you should join too' Don't know if she ever did. I thought about N/C for about 5 seconds then realised there was no need.

[Koalafications]

I've just NC'd because of this thread. I thought about a few of my posts and realised that I over-shared on my last username.

[LoisWilkerson15]

I change but always have Lois there somewhere. Not bothered about being outed as such but don't want to make it too easy. I like spotting the same names and getting to know posters. Each to their own.

[NewYearNewBrie]

I NC when i think of a new name - always have on every website I've ever gone on to protect my identity, even Facebook to stop people causing shit.
I'm very easily identifiable, I think.
I wouldn't want anybody knowing it's me. I NC this morning.