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

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Twiglett · 20/02/2005 18:18

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?

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Hulababy · 20/02/2005 18:21

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.

Twiglett · 20/02/2005 18:22

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

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motherinferior · 20/02/2005 18:24

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.

Lonelymum · 20/02/2005 18:26

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.

Tinker · 20/02/2005 18:27

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 .

motherinferior · 20/02/2005 18:28

Have done so, yer Tinkship. Await an email
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Twiglett · 20/02/2005 18:30

I'm just being selfish .. I want to be spelt right

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Lonelymum · 20/02/2005 18:34

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

Cod · 20/02/2005 18:47

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Twiglett · 20/02/2005 18:48

oh my

and there's me not using the archive search facility

naughty twig, norty norty

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Cod · 20/02/2005 18:49

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Twiglett · 20/02/2005 18:51

at thread cod

what's BNWT mean?

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Willow2 · 21/02/2005 21:44

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

Justine (mumsnet) · 23/02/2005 08:59

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

Allegra · 23/03/2005 23:06

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.

Allegra · 23/03/2005 23:09

I mean nickname not password

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