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Name changes?
on: June 16, 2009, 01:59:52 AM
I wasn't active on MTO for a while due to medical issues.  Since returning I've noticed that more than a few MTO oldtimers have changed their handles.

Is there a reason for this that I'm not aware of?

On most forums it seems that people keep the same names for many years.  Makes it easier for me to associate any given post with the individual who posted it.  When reading a post, you already have some idea of that poster's history, likes and dislikes, etc.

I'm not being critical or trying to stir up trouble, I'm just curious as to why all the name changes.

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Re: Name changes?
Reply #1 on: June 16, 2009, 02:04:45 AM
Some folks, Like Grant, felt that a slightly clearer name was needed.  Others, like Mikey D, are just taking the p*** and are playing with the new feature.  ;)
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #2 on: June 16, 2009, 02:18:36 AM
Some folks, Like Grant, felt that a slightly clearer name was needed.  Others, like Mikey D, are just taking the p*** and are playing with the new feature.  ;)

that pretty much sums up :)
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #3 on: June 16, 2009, 02:24:13 AM
The cool kids were doing it... so I just jumped on the bandwagon.
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #4 on: June 16, 2009, 02:29:06 AM
I did a few changes during the "Great Budgie Epiphany", but then I went back...Not that I'm an old timer here.


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Re: Name changes?
Reply #5 on: June 16, 2009, 03:00:51 AM
Gareth pretty well got it right.  I can't speak for everyone else, but I changed my username, which I have used for many, many years (well over a decade!) on a variety of forums simply because I am meeting industry folk on a regular basis.  When they check us out, I need to be more clearly defined in case they are looking for anything specific I am doing or saying, especially if I am doing or saying it on their behalf.

So, rather than tell them to look for "Defender" I decided to make it easier for folks to reference me and I started using my real name, which is something I don't care much for in real life!  It's a heck of a handle to go through life with, but it's all mine and I might as well make use of it!

I'm still Def though....

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Re: Name changes?
Reply #6 on: June 16, 2009, 03:37:04 AM


I'm still Def though....

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Re: Name changes?
Reply #7 on: June 16, 2009, 05:18:54 AM


I'm still Def though....

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Re: Name changes?
Reply #8 on: June 16, 2009, 05:56:28 AM
"Zumtimes it is a manifestation of the inadequacies of the sub-conscience mind and the lack of a proper upbringing"
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #9 on: June 16, 2009, 07:29:41 AM
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #10 on: June 16, 2009, 11:51:43 AM
Some folks, Like Grant, felt that a slightly clearer name was needed.  Others, like Mikey D, are just taking the p*** and are playing with the new feature.  ;)

That sounds bang on.  :D

When I went away for a couple of weeks it was actually a real PITA trying to get used to all the name changes.

Personally, unless you are like Def and have a good reason to change it I'd like to see all usernames stay the same.  I certainly won't be changing mine.
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #11 on: June 16, 2009, 12:07:00 PM
When I went away for a couple of weeks it was actually a real PITA trying to get used to all the name changes.

Personally, unless you are like Def and have a good reason to change it I'd like to see all usernames stay the same.  I certainly won't be changing mine.

Thanks, Benner.  Good to know there's at least one other person who shares my viewpoint on this issue.  ;>

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Re: Name changes?
Reply #12 on: June 16, 2009, 12:26:26 PM
I am rather new around here, and as such, feel that I don't really know anyone other than by their current name.

However, I have been using the same online nickname since 96.
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Reply #13 on: June 16, 2009, 12:44:47 PM
So have I, which made it something of a leap for me to change mine.  And, for the record, while I have used many avatars on different sites over the years, this is only my second avatar here, so I figured people would be able to make the leap with my name!  :D

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Re: Name changes?
Reply #14 on: June 16, 2009, 01:01:06 PM
I'm happy to say that the only change I made was to drop the "UK" from "Gareth UK".  I'd only started with that as it is my user name over on SOSAK.  I'd only gone with that over there as someone had already snagged plain old "Gareth".  On top of that it seemed doubly pointless as after I joined we brought in the little national flags which kinda gave away where I was from anyway.
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #15 on: June 16, 2009, 01:11:25 PM
And here I thought you were Gareth from Zimbabwe in disguise....   :think:

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Reply #16 on: June 16, 2009, 01:36:00 PM
And here I thought you were Gareth from Zimbabwe in disguise....   :think:

Def

Funny you should say that, you see my uncle is the recently disposed Chancellor of Cangeria and has managed to secure large parts of the national budget.  However he need somewhere to keep the money for a short period of time.  As payment for your troubles he will happily leave $1,000,000,000 Cangerian dollars* in your account.  All you need do is PM me your account detail and we will deposit the money.


Thank-you for your help.


*  Exchange rate is approximately $1 US=$10,000,000 Cangerian
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #17 on: June 16, 2009, 02:03:46 PM
Count me in!  :D

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Re: Name changes?
Reply #18 on: June 16, 2009, 03:07:06 PM
:rofl:

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Re: Name changes?
Reply #19 on: June 16, 2009, 07:39:43 PM
And here I thought you were Gareth from Zimbabwe in disguise....   :think:

Def

Funny you should say that, you see my uncle is the recently disposed Chancellor of Cangeria and has managed to secure large parts of the national budget.  However he need somewhere to keep the money for a short period of time.  As payment for your troubles he will happily leave $1,000,000,000 Cangerian dollars* in your account.  All you need do is PM me your account detail and we will deposit the money.


Thank-you for your help.


*  Exchange rate is approximately $1 US=$10,000,000 Cangerian
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #20 on: June 16, 2009, 08:29:10 PM
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Reply #21 on: June 16, 2009, 11:35:33 PM
I just copied Gareth 'cause he's so cool  8)

I also figured my avatar would get around any confusion.
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Reply #22 on: June 17, 2009, 07:02:00 AM
I just copied Gareth 'cause he's so cool  8)

I also figured my avatar would get around any confusion.
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #23 on: June 17, 2009, 01:03:29 PM
I just copied Gareth 'cause he's so cool  8)

I also figured my avatar would get around any confusion.
A nutter by any other name... :D

A Micky d post would smell as sweet by any other avatar...

In other words:  whatever name or avatar is beside a micky d post, it will never be mistaken for anyone else's.

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Re: Name changes?
Reply #24 on: June 17, 2009, 05:21:49 PM
I just copied Gareth 'cause he's so cool  8)

I also figured my avatar would get around any confusion.
A nutter by any other name... :D

A Micky d post would smell as sweet by any other avatar...

In other words:  whatever name or avatar is beside a micky d post, it will never be mistaken for anyone else's.

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That's true.  No one else can pack as much BS into one line as well as him.  :P :D
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #25 on: June 17, 2009, 05:45:47 PM
" :D :D"

is one line for him
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Reply #26 on: June 17, 2009, 05:46:54 PM
" :D :D"

is one line for him

 :D :D






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Re: Name changes?
Reply #27 on: June 17, 2009, 06:25:05 PM
I feel so loved :cry:

'' :D :D''
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Re: Name changes?
Reply #28 on: June 17, 2009, 06:55:03 PM
Dude,

I am still Flash (but will answer to Nick)

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Reply #29 on: June 17, 2009, 07:06:30 PM
I feel so loved :cry:

'' :D :D''

Hmmm....

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