Based on Faith Academy Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I have had this log in ID for ages but kept putting off changing it because I didn't want people to think I am hiding. Honestly I never thought I would be around this long and some people actually might say I am not because I post so sporadically. I wanted something more ME than just my name. What is your opinion on name changing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 If I changed my name I'd put something about Slache in my member title or signature. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I don't like it when someone changes a name and then refers to the change without saying what the old name was. This has happened a couple of times. Someone "new" mentions the name change and I'm left wondering, "Well...what name did you use?" The only reason I care is because there are some posters who I already know are on the same page with me in certain areas, and some I know are not. And then, if they're going to tell everyone they changed their name, then I wish they'd just say what the old name was. Once or twice, other people posted, "Oh, I knew it was you! I could tell by your posts!" but again, did not mention the old name. Who was it?!?! Frustrating. So, as the previous poster said, it wouldn't bother me if you put the old name in your signature somewhere, "FKA: christina NY" 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I wish we still had the part on the page that tells what the former name was. Why was that dropped, anyone know? 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I don't care. If someone wants to change her online name, she probably has a good reason. I'm more bothered by people changing their avatars. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 As long as you leave your avatar the same, it doesn't bother me, although I appreciate having the old name in your signature line for a while, until my brain makes the connection. But when people change both name and avatar in close succession I get confused. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I don't care. If someone wants to change her online name, she probably has a good reason. I'm more bothered by people changing their avatars. Ahem, some of us weren't given a choice! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I don't care at all! Makes me want to switch mine up actually. I like online anonymity. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I know I shouldn't care, but it does bother me a bit. Perhaps if they put their old name in the siggy line that would help. There does seem to be a bit of that cliquish - "I knew who you were all along." Like everyone else is in on the secret but me (which I know isn't true...but that's how it comes across sometimes). Anyway, I usually just try to move on... If someone wants to change their names, that's fine. I think it's a nice feature. Avatars are much more distinctive and memorable ... but not everyone has one. of those. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Uh oh, I was considering changing my avatar since it's four years old :lol: I dislike when names are changed without notice/reference, especially when I see someone with a name I don't recognize but with oodles of posts. I feel like I'm missing backstory to their posts, you know? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Doesn't bother me. I recognize posters more by their avatars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Doesn't bother me but it does confuse me for awhile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 It confuses me. But it isn't really my choice. So I live with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 I don't like it when someone changes a name and then refers to the change without saying what the old name was. This has happened a couple of times. Someone "new" mentions the name change and I'm left wondering, "Well...what name did you use?" The only reason I care is because there are some posters who I already know are on the same page with me in certain areas, and some I know are not. And then, if they're going to tell everyone they changed their name, then I wish they'd just say what the old name was. Once or twice, other people posted, "Oh, I knew it was you! I could tell by your posts!" but again, did not mention the old name. Who was it?!?! Frustrating. So, as the previous poster said, it wouldn't bother me if you put the old name in your signature somewhere, "FKA: christina NY" I completely agree with this. I have seen this happen a few times over the years and it has also frustrated me. It is really bad because I have been here for eight years or so and you'd think I would have some idea how people post but because my days are crazy and I can't get online enough I am unable to distinguish between a lot of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 I don't care. If someone wants to change her online name, she probably has a good reason. I'm more bothered by people changing their avatars. As long as you leave your avatar the same, it doesn't bother me, although I appreciate having the old name in your signature line for a while, until my brain makes the connection. But when people change both name and avatar in close succession I get confused. Rest assured, I have no thoughts of changing my avatar. I have never been one to post pictures of myself or my family and I am not very creative so....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I don't mind when someone changes their screen name, but I do wish you all would keep the same face (avatar)! I'm easily confused, I guess. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I wish we still had the part on the page that tells what the former name was. Why was that dropped, anyone know? Yes, I believe it was dropped because some people do need to change their IDs for safety reasons. Having a way to find former names so easily seemed illogical if someone truly does need a fresh start. I'll admit it confuses me, although I'm not bothered by it. I know people by their names and after knowing someone for a while, I feel I can converse with them differently than someone who hasn't been posting long. So when the name change happens, it changes the way I interact with them, if I'm not familiar with the name. I think as people become more cautious about Internet activities, they may change names so they're not the same ID or easily identifiable via many forums or sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FloridaLisa Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 It just makes it hard for me to keep up with who folks are. I appreciate being able to follow many of those on board through decisions, life issues, children being born and graduating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I like familiarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I changed my name from Sis to Slartibartfast in the middle of a thread involving fake dinosaur bones and some dinosaurs eating watermelon. I didn't change it for privacy but Sis is my IRL nickname, I kept the same avatar and I said I was changing my name in the thread. I have no illusions about online privacy, if I don't feel comfortable enough somewhere that I have to hide who I am then I have no real interest in being there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 It doesn't bother me, though sometimes I can't remember who they were before the change. Changing an avatar (I'm guilty of that) throws me off more than a name change because I often quickly identify a poster by avatar. Still, if they want to change it, I don't really care. I'll learn the new name or avatar soon enough. I remember a bunch of people changed theirs after a thread on privacy Like Slartibartfast I have no illusions about online privacy. I changed mine from Floridamom to Lady Florida after another poster referred to me as Lady Florida in a social group. I liked the way it sounded (and I like her) so I changed it. It was nice when profiles would show name history because if I did forget who someone was, I could go and check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I wish we still had the part on the page that tells what the former name was. Why was that dropped, anyone know? I liked this feature, too. I think it helps keep folks honest, so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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