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Mumteedum · 27/12/2022 09:09

I've been on this site for over a decade..I have changed name a few times over years but had a regular one in early years. I noticed someone else had created a new username virtually identical and most people would think it was same user at first glance. I ended up changing names and 'losing' my usual name.

It's just happened again. I've had this one for years and now there's another user (can only see posts fairly recently) who has virtually same name (added a letter at the end).

Shouldn't there be a way of making sure names are more unique? It's annoying.

JoMumsnet · 27/12/2022 11:09

Hi @Mumteedum - we do understand how frustrating it can be for you (and confusing for everyone else) if someone has picked a name similar to yours. We can't really prevent this from happening - if the precise name hasn't been used before then essentially it's up for grabs. But we'll happily email the new joiner to ask if they'd mind switching to another name. Most people are fine with this when we've asked in the past. Smile

JoMumsnet · 27/12/2022 11:26

Mumteedum · 27/12/2022 11:13

@JoMumsnet ok, thank you. It's mumteedump.

Fair enough if they say no. Just weird as I picked a nonsense one in first place 🤪

No worries at all. We'll have a word Smile

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