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Can we have a topic where name changing is not allowed?

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WorraLiberty · 29/12/2015 15:21

Lots of people feel the 'atmosphere' has been somewhat lost, due to MN becoming so big and so many people name changing for dubious reasons.

So how about a new topic where name changing is not allowed?

So to post in that section, you choose a different name (much like in Mumsnet local). But you have to stick to that name only.

That way, in that section at least, there would be less arses/goady fuckers/Billy bullshitters and drama llamas, hiding behind name changes.

People will become 'regulars' again (in that section at least) and when you go there to chat, you'll at least 'recognise' other people.

OK I'm sure there are 1 million reasons why this is a stupid idea/impossible to set up, but can anyone think of them? Grin

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EduCated · 29/12/2015 20:32

See I didn't miss much having a bath. Except tennis balls.

mydutifullaunderette · 29/12/2015 20:36

Ah I see. In that case, can I come in? I NC a fuck of a lot for real life security, but love the idea of a separate chat space where I wouldn't have to do that.

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 20:42

You can report back then, Queen !

RustyBear · 29/12/2015 20:44

Tennis balls used to be white - they brought in yellow ones in the 70s, because they were better for tv, but Wimbledon didn't use them till sometime in the 80s. Would have been sometime between 1982 and 1987 as it was while I was working at a library near Wimbledon.

FuckYouChristmasAndThatClaus · 29/12/2015 20:50

I also think this is a brilliant idea.

Christinayangstwistedsista · 29/12/2015 20:51

Can I join? I can't ever be arsed name changing, oh and I have creamola foam.....

AuntieStella · 29/12/2015 20:52
Tennis
MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 20:54

O.M.G.

Cremola foam ? Lush stuff. We could mix gin or wodka with that.

TheSpectreOfMorningtonCrescent · 29/12/2015 21:12

Cress is the stuff you grow on cotton wool then forget.
However, I have a deep dark secret that may get me barred.
idontliketennis.
I'm sorry.

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:15
Shock

Don't like tennis ?

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:16

Spectre

Only joking ! Don't bother me, I can wafgle about any old nonsense. As you may well already be aware.

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:16

Ffs. wafgle ? Wtf ?

WAFFLE

Sparklingbrook · 29/12/2015 21:17

My name is Sparklingbrook and I don't like tennis either. Or Rugby or Cricket. I put up with football.

Sorry.

OddSocksHighHeels · 29/12/2015 21:17

Spectre I don't like tennis either. Or gin. And I'm not sorry.

EduCated · 29/12/2015 21:20

I tolerate tennis and cricket. The rest is bollocks.

Tbf, cricket is mainly because I deeply appreciate the fact that they stop for lunch.

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 29/12/2015 21:21

Like gin
Like tennis, football and The Ashes.
Like watercress by the bucket load.

Sparklingbrook · 29/12/2015 21:22

I quite like F1. You can follow it but not have to concentrate. Or watch first lap and last lap. Job done.

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:23

That's why we have tennis threads.

We can talk as much tennis bollocks as we like and no-one cares.

I didn't even start the tennis talk.

Woe is me. Sad

WorraLiberty · 29/12/2015 21:24

I like

Cheap wine
Pool
Darts
KFC by the bucket load.

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Sparklingbrook · 29/12/2015 21:24

I seem to be watching David Beckham at the moment. Can't find the remote. Angry

BathshebaDarkstone · 29/12/2015 21:26

MrsV same here! I've recently discovered the I'm On button too! I've been a member for a year and 4 months!

TheSpectreOfMorningtonCrescent · 29/12/2015 21:26

I like gin and whiskey and brandy and most things with alcohol in. Apart from white wine
Soooo-what do we do now?

MrsVamos · 29/12/2015 21:26

Sparks

We don't have Sky but DH is an avid D1 fan. I love Lewis Hamilton. Hope Nico is effed off the team asap.

My point was that I always have to see the race results if its not live. DH gets most annoyed because he says the way i then refer to the race gives the winner away.

I don't see the point of waiting hours for the result if you can already know.

Ah well.

EduCated · 29/12/2015 21:27

We look for eyed at MNHQ until they realise what a marvellous idea this is.