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to think this person is a loon?

152 replies

hungryhorse · 03/03/2009 22:45

Ok I know this isnt really an AIBU topic but I wanted an answer before I went to bed.

Is it ok for me to change my name to something very similar to somebody else?

So say someone on here is called chloesmummy- dont know if they are I just made that up- would I be able to join under the name of chloemummy or chloesmum?

I dont want to jump the gun here but have seen somebody who I think is same person with conflicting life stories.. Just wanted to check really.

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MrsMerryHenry · 03/03/2009 22:47

Some people would get upset about that, I can understand why because other MNers would confuse you both. It's not advisable. Since you know someone on MN already has that name I don't understand why you wouldn't just pluck a brand new name out of the sky. Hungryhorse is a great name!

Hungryhorses · 03/03/2009 22:48

Yes, you would.

Hungryhorses · 03/03/2009 22:49

I don't see why it would be a problem though. Most people don't mind at all when people front up with a slightly similar name.

RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 03/03/2009 22:49

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Hungryhorses · 03/03/2009 22:52

I am sure you would be fine with it really.

hungryhosre · 03/03/2009 22:52

Not sure what your question is actually about?

ithinkimtallandblonde · 03/03/2009 22:53
MrsMerryHenry · 03/03/2009 22:53

I don't understand your first response!

I've seen convos on here where people have expressly said that it irritated them to see a newcomer using a name like yours.

As Reality said, you can do what you like, of course you can. The choice is yours, but don't be surprised if that somebody gets a bit sniffy.

Hungryhorses · 03/03/2009 22:53

The OP thought it might be confusing if people were allowed to have very similar names. So she wondered if it was allowed. I think it probably is.

Hungryhorses · 03/03/2009 22:54
Grin
StercusAccidit · 03/03/2009 22:54

PMSFL

hungryhosre · 03/03/2009 22:55

Oh, I see.

No, there's a poster called "Hungryhorses" around here somewhere and I don't think people get us confused at all.

MrsMerryHenry · 03/03/2009 22:55

O-kay. Hahaha!

StercusAccidit · 03/03/2009 22:56

LOL

Quit it

No one could possibly have the same sort of name as me and get away with it.. i'm unique

Funny how some ppl are reading this and not the posters name

RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 03/03/2009 22:56

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poopscoop · 03/03/2009 22:56

what exactly are you trying to say about this person who has conflicting stuff about themselves? If you name changed to something similar what will that do? Am complately lost!

RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 03/03/2009 22:57

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Hungryhorses · 03/03/2009 22:58

Not to my knowledge, hungryhosre. Just keep off the bumsex threads, OK?

StercusAccidit · 03/03/2009 22:58
HungryPony · 03/03/2009 22:59

I think you are going to have to name names.

I could be HungryPony, Or CrackAddict, the names don't have to be similar.

Actually I'm liking CrackAddict......

StercusAccidit · 03/03/2009 23:00

Am i the only one thinking that OP is v quickly namechanging i thought it was funny

RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 03/03/2009 23:01

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Realityisonlyadelusion · 03/03/2009 23:01

My husband has just lost his job, and because of his incredibly tiny penis he has never been able to satisfy me sexually. Do you think I should leave him?

hungryhorse · 03/03/2009 23:03

Ok say everyone knew someone on here called harrysdaddy and would talk to him. Then there is a post by harrysdad and harrydaddy talking about something serious and affecting a lot of people.... and people are responding to these threads referring to the poster as harrysdaddy, not harrydad or harrydaddy?

Ok I know its none of my business but nobody on these threads seemed to notice the difference in names, and was talking to harrydaddy and harrysdad as if they were harrysdaddy?

I'm not being very clear I know- its just Im not sure if this person is being deceitful or whether there are 3 different people, or 2 different people- or 1 person who's a bit crazy?

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StercusAccidit · 03/03/2009 23:03

Husband you mean you married him

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