Heather in Neverland Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ok, so it's not that important! Here's the thing. I am from Michigan. I lived my whole life there except for one year that I lived in NC... Which just happened to be the year these boards changed to the previous new format and we had to register with a board name. Stupid me picked Heather in NC even though I moved back to Michigan a few months later then off to Malaysia a year after that where I have been ever since. So I have always hated my board name because it really has nothing to do with who I am. Not that I don't love NC. But I didn't want to change and lose my post count. Now that we can change without losing the post count, I'm wondering if I should and if so to WHAT? Does it bug you when others have changed their names? It bothers me a bit but not as much as when you change your avatar. I identify most people on here by avatar. So what says the hive? Change or keep it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I think it should be a rule that if you change your name, you have to keep the old avatar -or- if you change your avatar you have to keep the your old name. So, keep your avatar and change your name! Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Change it, but to something similar, and yes, keep your picture! How about "Heather NOT in NC" for a new name?? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I say go for it. We're all getting used to new names anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are Heather in NC. You are not Heather in Malaysia even though you live there. Because you're Heather in NC. You just are. So that's why you shouldn't change your username. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsha Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I say change it, keep your avatar, and put formerly Heather in NC in your signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Change it. You know you want to. Just leave your avatar so I ( and others) know who you are. How about superprincipal for a user name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 How about Just Heather :D. But yeah, keep your avatar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I changed mine because it referenced how many children we have. However we've been tossing around the idea of having one more, so I decided to change my username (just in case!). I did keep my picture and put my former username in my signature. Since Heather in NC is no longer who you are (and probably never will be again), then I would change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I changed my name (from WordGirl) because I was tired of it. The post count doesn't change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Change it to Heather in Malaysia and keep your avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Change it to Heather in Malaysia and keep your avatar. I agree! When I see your avatar, I think, "Oh, that's Heather who lives in Malaysia, runs a private school, adopted kids, etc. I never paid attention to the NC part. I think for most of us, you are "Heather in Malaysia", so why not make that your screen name? JMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 No - or I will "lose" you since I am getting forgetful in my second half-century ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ok, so it's not that important! Here's the thing. I am from Michigan. I lived my whole life there except for one year that I lived in NC... Which just happened to be the year these boards changed to the previous new format and we had to register with a board name. Stupid me picked Heather in NC even though I moved back to Michigan a few months later then off to Malaysia a year after that where I have been ever since. So I have always hated my board name because it really has nothing to do with who I am. Not that I don't love NC. But I didn't want to change and lose my post count. Now that we can change without losing the post count, I'm wondering if I should and if so to WHAT? Does it bug you when others have changed their names? It bothers me a bit but not as much as when you change your avatar. I identify most people on here by avatar. So what says the hive? Change or keep it? As long as you keep heather in your name and your avatar until I can make the association.... Heather Abroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 You are Heather in NC. You are not Heather in Malaysia even though you live there. Because you're Heather in NC. You just are. :iagree: And I even know you've lived in Malaysia a long time now but to me you're always Heather in NC. Of course if you do change your name you'll be (to me) The Poster Formerly Known as Heather in NC. :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ok, so it's not that important! Here's the thing. I am from Michigan. I lived my whole life there except for one year that I lived in NC... Which just happened to be the year these boards changed to the previous new format and we had to register with a board name. Stupid me picked Heather in NC even though I moved back to Michigan a few months later then off to Malaysia a year after that where I have been ever since. So I have always hated my board name because it really has nothing to do with who I am. Not that I don't love NC. But I didn't want to change and lose my post count. Now that we can change without losing the post count, I'm wondering if I should and if so to WHAT? Does it bug you when others have changed their names? It bothers me a bit but not as much as when you change your avatar. I identify most people on here by avatar. So what says the hive? Change or keep it? You could call yourself, "The Mom formerly known as "Heather in NC" and create a special symbol, a la Prince. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Change the user name but put "Heather in NC" as your title for a while. And both usernames in the signature. That way people will be able to transition easily to the new name (and no one commented on my username change! ;-) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 When I see your name, I automatically think, "Heather in Malaysia" and "Heather adopted" and "Heather runs a school." So I think you can safely just keep the Heather :) Past that? Really there are so many options....You can be Heather whoever-you-wish-to-be :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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