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Can we have drop down box for usernames?

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TheOnlyKoiInAPondOfGoldfish · 09/07/2021 13:38

So I use different usernames on different bits of the site. When talking about my dc, relationships, pets, work, feminist activities etc. It's a really useful thing to be able to do and to maintain some level of anonymity.

I've often wished for a drop down box in the username field so I could quickly choose the right name (with the correct capitalisations) for the right section. - is it just me or would others find that useful?

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Bertramwilberforce · 09/07/2021 13:41

Don’t agree I have changing name to post on different topics

Bertramwilberforce · 09/07/2021 13:42

Sorry that was meant to say totally agree - great suggestion!

Forestttheout · 09/07/2021 13:43

I do similar and would find this really useful

SoupDragon · 09/07/2021 13:44

I have an excessive number of usernames. This would only work of it kept the name I'd been most recently using filled in.

SongsForSwingingLovers · 09/07/2021 13:47

I’ve got various usernames for similar reasons but find that, if I type whatever name I want to use in the username box, it works without any of the name-changing faff.

TheOnlyKoiInAPondOfGoldfish · 09/07/2021 13:51

@SongsForSwingingLovers

I’ve got various usernames for similar reasons but find that, if I type whatever name I want to use in the username box, it works without any of the name-changing faff.
That's if you remember what bits you creatively capitalised Songs - and your fat fingers get it right Blush
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SongsForSwingingLovers · 09/07/2021 14:02

True! Fortunately I’m part of the old school capitalise each word crew, so that helps me remember (and nobody’s fingers are fatter than mine).

soupdragon · 09/07/2021 14:20

I don't think the capitals matter insofar as it isn't a different username. It might mess up highlighting posts though... not sure.

SoupDragon · 09/07/2021 14:20

I deliberately missed off the capitals in my name for that post

Medicaltextbook · 09/07/2021 14:26

I didn’t know I could change like this.

Sparklingbrook · 09/07/2021 14:31

I was hoping this would be a request for a drop down box in advanced Search. Like the @ one.

pegasusreturns · 09/07/2021 14:33

Y

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 09/07/2021 14:34

I'd love it

I can't currently NC because I don't know how to do it on my phone (not using app)!
but would love a dropbox pick option.
brilliant idea!

ZingWantsCake · 09/07/2021 14:34

I'm gonna see if this works

PegasusReturns · 09/07/2021 14:35

I agree - it would be really helpful.

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 09/07/2021 14:35

yup.

but I don't remember all the others

darlingwithoutyou · 09/07/2021 16:03

I 100% want this!

soniamumsnet · 09/07/2021 17:10

Just dropping in to say thanks for this suggestion. Feedback is welcome. Flowers

hugoagogo · 09/07/2021 17:14

testing

belhaven · 09/07/2021 18:29

I'd LOVE to be able to do this!

DramaAlpaca · 09/07/2021 18:32

That's a really good idea.

HetHetHet · 09/07/2021 18:38

I think it's a great suggestion and I would definitely appreciate having this feature.

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