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

[WorraLiberty]

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?

@ Royal Enclosure

Brilliant, Bore.

It's bonkers to say "it's not fair for people to get to know and recognise each other because some other people don't want to do it".

Has anyone actually said that?

There should be a separate topic for new posters 'Plebs in Waiting' until they've completed their 3/6 months and can move into the Royal Enclosure.

Or, just make chat no name change.

And instead of banning someone, we can declare "orf with their heads!"

Tough that happened to me and a few others years ago, but at the time it was to do with arguing with the more 'staunch' feminists.

It did transpire that they had a group somewhere else (possibly FB?) where MN threads were discussed.

At times it was like a call to prayer when they all came piling in

But I just put that down to them being twats, not 'royalty'.

The main royalty objection usually stems from less-regulars feeling as though they're being ignored by others who all know each other getting on with another conversation. The fact that it is a perception matters because at some point you realise that the price of inclusion is in fact participation.

This. With (rather late) festive bells on

And sometimes lots of people do disagree with one person. It doesn't = bullying. Sometimes one person disagrees with lots. That doesn't = bullying either.

Lots v one or a few does not per se = bullying.

But anyway, you can't stop spin-off groups and you can't control the way peole behave in them.

But a non name changing topic would give everyone a modicum of 'self control', in the fact they'll know who they want to avoid, and they may also want to avoid making themselves look like twats because they won't have the luxury of creeping back the next day, under a new name.

PS I am not saying that is what you said Tough, btw.

Also, dear lord let this not descend into yet another regs, royalty and bullying fest...

PPS I don't know any FB groups either. I am friends with a few people on FB, but mostly have no idea who they are as I can't connect the RL names with the MN ones.

If they changed the Chat topic so no-one could name change, how would that work?

I mean WRT having to be registered for 3 months?

Would HQ just run in and boot everyone out?

Or do people mean anyone whose posted in chat will have to keep the last name they used in there?

Sorry if I sound thick. I can't keep up when I'm sober

Proffers bacardi & cherry tango (is that right) to Worra.

I'm not on FB so wouldn't have a clue about groups. Can't understand why you would want to chat about '_Chat' tbh

(But can understand Woolly Hugs FB).

That sounds good, Maryz.

Great idea - but I have my doubts as to it happening!

HQ come on these type of threads & say stuff like "Great idea, we'll talk about it" & then nothing ever happens.

Thanks magimedi. Suddenly it's all become clear

Ahh I see Maryz. Yes that might work. I'm sure tech will know which is easier.

Yeah it feels like a patronising pat on the head sometimes. "Sure you want a wittle non NC corner...sure you do."

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