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Stupid question about name change

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FusionChefGeoff · 22/10/2025 23:09

If I change my user name now, will all my existing posts still remain under the old name? I’ve been posting for years under this name but my son is now 13 and mentioned recently he’d seen my name and I’m worried he will search my posts and I’d really rather he didn’t see 13 years of angst plus a load of very personal and honest information.

I had a very serious talk and explained it would be like reading my diary and at the moment he’s a very compliant type - but what if that changes and he looks me up?!

JoMumsnet · 23/10/2025 09:50

Hi @FusionChefGeoff - not a stupid question at all!

First of all, please don't deregister! Your posts won't automatically disappear if you dereg, and it makes it much harder for us to verify who you are.

If you choose a new username, your old posts will remain under the name you posted under at the time. But we are able to retrospectively change your username on past threads if that would help. And while we really try not to carry out mass deletions, if there are any particular old threads that you're worried about, just let us know.

If you get in touch (either by reporting this thread or mailing in at [email protected]) we'll do whatever we can to help Smile

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