Tech .. have you ever thought of doing a name purge???

[Twiglett]

cos there seems to be lots of names taken which are never used (talking for years here)

or maybe even giving us the facility to give up names?

But what about those registered who just lurk, or those who just use the other parts of MN - but use their name for comps, reviews, etc.

Is there a way of finding out which names actually visit MN, rather than those just not talking.

you don't need a name to lurk though or to use other parts of MN

But they might lie dormant, you know, and anyway if they resurface looking the same but really someone else it would be all a bit too Buffy-ish, really.

I agree with Twiglett that there do seem to be a load of names taken that you never see being used. I suppose they may be lurking or using another bit of Mumsnet to the bits I use, but it makes you wonder.

That's true. Would feel weird if someone cropped up with my previous name.

MI - please look at my "Stupid baby" thread in Parenting. Edam mentions you are wise and could help .

Have done so, yer Tinkship. Await an email
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I'm just being selfish .. I want to be spelt right

And I would like my original choice of name! Though I probably won't change now, it seems to confuse people so much.

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oh my

and there's me not using the archive search facility

naughty twig, norty norty

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at thread cod

what's BNWT mean?

I want to get rid of the number 2. Who is this Willow? Why does she taunt me so?

Yes this is definitely worth thinking about - will have a chat with Tech.
Thanks

Very timely - I tried to change my password today and was told my chosen name was already in use though I've never seen a single post under that name.

I mean nickname not password