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not to of realised the importance placed on a name??

311 replies

morecoffeethanhuman · 08/10/2015 00:19

Assuming quite a few of u will of seen the removed thread where it seems someone thought they could be very rude and hurtful in reference to an internet handle! - obvs if u reference a show or celebrity in ur handle u hold the same views & lifestyle etc.....
So just for full disclosure, as I was unaware of this rule before an insightful dickhead of a poster drew my attention too it - I'm not more coffee than actual human person, I just quite like it - I'm definitely at least 90% human

sarcasm alert incase any one is offended - it is mn after all

OP posts:
yakari · 08/10/2015 02:48

I'm distraught Sad

DioneTheDiabolist · 08/10/2015 02:52

I am not a devil worshipper.

Sorry.Blush

WiIdfire · 08/10/2015 02:52

I'm not on fire. Of any sort. But I did miss that thread and am now wondering what the relevant name was...

imonaplane · 08/10/2015 02:54

I am not on a plane but will be tomorrow Sad

Babbafish · 08/10/2015 02:54

This is the name my husband has always called me..... I'm really a Kerry ..... We call our kid Snick snock snoo.... He's Oscar ... Nuff said really

queenofthebored · 08/10/2015 03:11

I am often bored but not royalty - in truth I am more of the milk monitor of the bored, in terms of responsibility.

Senpai · 08/10/2015 03:18

Freedom to choose your own username does not make you free of the consequences when you do.

That said... Assholes exist in concentrated amounts here on MN. No one is forcing anyone to engage with antagonistic remarks. It's easy enough to ignore childish posters. You wouldn't engage with a 5 year old calling you names would you? Wink

Also, I will admit... I am no Senpai. Shock

captainproton · 08/10/2015 03:29

I'm not a positively charged captain, just a bit of a trekkie.

The only time I saw a thread where someone's username caused heated debate was where the OP referenced her role as an abortion pill activist for women in countries where none were available. I think she sent them to women in need. It wasn't a fluffy username, a bit shocking to grab attention. I don't think this is the thread you mean as was some weeks ago.

Garrick · 08/10/2015 03:36

I'm a rather dilapidated theatre with a colourful past.

This incarnation was chosen for me by LimitedPeriodOnly. I want to know whether she has minor menstruation or is ridiculously cheap?

diggerdigsdogs · 08/10/2015 03:38

Digger is a digger who does indeed dig dogs.

ditzzy · 08/10/2015 03:41

I have a PhD Blush

I am blonde though (well most of the time)

callmewhatever · 08/10/2015 04:00

I actually like to be called by my real name (which none of you will ever find out, so just call me whatever).

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 08/10/2015 04:21

I have no idea what thread you're on about, nor what the problem is with your name, but assuming that it's not actually libellous (slanderous? still not sure which) then really there is no problem with it, is there.

Considering the wide variety of rude names in here, including Fuckyouchris (for e.g.) then yours doesn't even figure on the offensive list, so I have no idea what set whoever it was off.

Don't go changing your name for internet randoms though, unless someone threatens you with a lawsuit.

Doraydiego · 08/10/2015 04:30

I am neither Dora, nor Diego.

MooseBeTimeForSummer · 08/10/2015 04:39

Well, I am in Canada and it's not snowing, so it ....

BikeRunSki · 08/10/2015 04:49

I used to Bike and Run and Ski, although opportunity to do some has been pretty limited in the last 7 or 8 years since the DC came along.

ewanthedreamsheep · 08/10/2015 04:52

I do not have the ability to help babies drift off to sleep.......unfortunately (hence being on mn at this hour).

JustPoppingIn · 08/10/2015 04:53

I am here for hours

CuttedUpPear · 08/10/2015 04:53

I'm happy with whatever name you want OP but two of your ofs should be haves.

GherkinMuncher · 08/10/2015 05:17

Lots of gherkins were harmed during the making of my username.

MrsDeathOfRats · 08/10/2015 05:19

I just love the Death of Rats. I am eternally grateful that he was never forced to rejoin all the other deaths again. I find the entire concept adorable.

And some bugger had already taken MrsTerryPratchett.... yep, I'm looking at you!!

sleepyelectricsheep · 08/10/2015 05:21

I am sleepy but neither sheep nor electric.

toastyarmadillo · 08/10/2015 05:24

Quite frankly I am cold this morning, definately not toasty. Mine stems from something I muttered while asleep and has become my families joke really.

HicDraconis · 08/10/2015 05:26

I suspect if you asked my children they would agree that yes, Mummy is a dragon. The cookie eating variety as opposed to the firebreathing sort though :)

Anniegetyourgun · 08/10/2015 05:30

I've never shot anyone. Yet.