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To think frequent name changes are okay???

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Liddlemoreaction · 31/12/2024 12:44

I’m a frequent changer of MN user name. Particularly if Il e commented with details that out together with other posts might make me identifiable IRL.
I know quite a few people who are always trying to ‘find’ people they know on MN. I’m not particularly controversial in opinions for the most part but value my privacy.

Colleague says it’s cheating! And I should keep same name as it’s part of my MN brand…

YABU - she’s right! Cheat
YANBU - you’re right! Or at least you have the right to do as you please.

OP posts:
JamSlags · 31/12/2024 14:26

MrsDefrost · 31/12/2024 14:17

If you post on a thread, then name change and post again, the original name you used will be displayed. No 'sockpuppeting' possible any more.

I understand why but I do miss the humour when people would name change during a thread to suit the topic.

Like a PP I have a few names that I use interchangeably.

MrsDefrost · 01/01/2025 14:06

JamSlags · 31/12/2024 14:26

I understand why but I do miss the humour when people would name change during a thread to suit the topic.

Like a PP I have a few names that I use interchangeably.

Yes, to be fair it was great fun calling them out. 😁

Tobleroneswillbemyundoing · 01/07/2025 16:53

Liddlemoreaction · 31/12/2024 12:48

Just randomly every couple of weeks usually… like, I’be been on a thread that for quite heated and I had one poster ‘going after’ me. No biggie, just polar opposites in opinion so I have changed name because I suspect said poster is one of those who like to go and look at other threads by user name etc.

This, totally. I was surprised at the vitriol that some posters had for me on a subject. (Although there were some lovely, supportive posters too I hasten to add). And yes, some posters will then go back through your previous posts and throw them into current posts... 🥴 Name change all you want. It's supposed to be an anonymous forum after all.

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