Genuine question for MNHQ

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I sometimes encounter the poster who reminds me of other poster with different username. Normally those are the ones who seems to have very concrete/fixed view, not in the bad/malicious way. I get tempted to ask if they used to be XXX, but haven't done so.
Is this, asking other poster if they used to be XXX, considered unacceptable on MN?
Sorry for silly question, but I really don't want to cross the lines without knowing.

I would say that if you think they are a Troll, a Previously Banned Poster (PBP) or a general Goady Fucker - then just report their posts to MNHQ.

If you think it's someone that you 'know' who is generally a 'good egg', you could PM them - but be prepared that (a) it's not the person you think it is or (b) they will either ignore you or block you from PMing them again.

Thanks. No not about troll. The ones who I used to encounter and thought I agreed on many occasions.
But I don't like PM that much, unless there's genuine reason, or it was initiated by other, or asked for permission first, so I wouldn't. Hence the thread.
I think I will leave it. That's the point of anonymous forum after all.

You could just pm ask. If they don't want you to know they will either ignore or just say no it's not.

Thanks, but I don't think I would do it. If it was no, too embarrassing.
If ignored, I might feel bit hurt.

If you PM them bear in mind that MNHQ reads people's messages, so mind what you say.

Hi there irvineoneohone,

Looks like you've had lots of answers but just to clarify - yes, it's frowned on to ask someone publicly if they used to be someone else. Just because presumably if they've namechanged they don't want all and sundry to know. Some people might object to being PMd too, if they were hoping to leave their old nickname behind completely but they can always deny it if they want, or just ignore the message. If you don't fancy PMing though you'll probably just have to live in suspense.

Not a silly question at all though.

Thank you, Iona. Totally agree.
Yes, I came to the conclusion that I would live in suspense! Though I don't have nothing to hide about my PM history, if HQ are able to read it.