Name changes

[raefil]

Who did Korol used to be, then?

Nobber.

 

[billymac]

what does someone have to hide by having to change their username?????? 0000-3 excepted

 

[billymac]

I know that Voldemort is back now and is Chip Barm.

 

[jakehake]

I know that Voldemort is back now and is Chip Barm.

Was Chip Barm a famous Russian?

 

[paddysr]

Was Chip Barm a famous Russian?

Chipov Barmski

 

[billymac]

Was Chip Barm a famous Russian?

no he was best mates with Inspector Cox of The Yard.

 

[Regardless]

what does someone have to hide by having to change their username?????? 0000-3 excepted

Most of the time, I agree you should just stick with it - but It is possible and reasonable for someone to have picked a name that makes their real identity clear - or guessable. Easy done when faced with a registration process for a website - then regrets it.

Maybe there is a job change (to become a teacher/youth-worker or MI5 secret agent) or a harassment/stalking issue - or an embarrassing conviction 😁- that means it’s best to be sure you’re not identifiable.

 

[Former user.]

I know that Voldemort is back now and is Chip Barm.

Well I am a member of the Sean Devine fan club.

 

[raefil]

Well I am a member of the Sean Devine fan club.

does that make @billymac ITK 🙂

 

[shabbagaz]

I may have to change my username since I've changed my name in 'real life' to 'Trevor' on account of me always buying friends and family cheap Irish lager in the pub!

 

[Lord Edgington]

anybody needing to change their username is just an arsehole imho.

Outrageous
my user name should be lord Edgington the III but I adopted edgy as that a would be too hard for most of the uneducated serfs on here to understand. Let alone spell

 

[Muzza]

I may have to change my username since I've changed my name in 'real life' to 'Trevor' on account of me always buying friends and family cheap Irish lager in the pub!

I saw someone on a particular social media platform with your avatar and a name that suggests it was you. Spotted it straight away.

 

[LancasterRed]

I saw someone on a particular social media platform with your avatar and a name that suggests it was you. Spotted it straight away.

I've spotted a few of the people on here on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Having your personal info associated with some of the crap I've seen on here doesn't bode well... (hence why I have an alias)

 

[shabbagaz]

I saw someone on a particular social media platform with your avatar and a name that suggests it was you. Spotted it straight away.

Not sure what relevance that has to the thread or what point you are trying to make?

 

[raefil]

Im well hidden on twitter, nobody would guess my handle 🤣

 

[paddysr]

Im well hidden on twitter, nobody would guess my handle 🤣

I don't put anything on the Internet that I would have any problems with my friends, family or employers seeing so I don't see the point in anonymity.

 

[shabbagaz]

I don't put anything on the Internet that I would have any problems with my friends, family or employers seeing so I don't see the point in anonymity.

I'm much the same although sadly it can leave you open to personal attacks. Unfortunately I've seen this happen to a friend on Twitter who has been hounded off the platform and subjected to some horrific harassment and slander to the point where the perpetrator (an ex-friend of his) is trying to ruin his life.

 

[paddysr]

I'm much the same although sadly it can leave you open to personal attacks. Unfortunately I've seen this happen to a friend on Twitter who has been hounded off the platform and subjected to some horrific harassment and slander to the point where the perpetrator (an ex-friend of his) is trying to ruin his life.

I only follow North End on Twitter and have no followers

 

[shabbagaz]

I only follow North End on Twitter and have no followers

Given the "Twitter-sphere" as a whole, I think you've called it right!

 

[Regardless]

I only follow North End on Twitter and have no followers

🤣🤣