Well, there might be some name changes done to escape an online stalker, in which case the poster may not want to be identified as The Doper Formerly Known As.
Still, in the case where it’s just a personal preference, I don’t see why not. I’m off to ATMB…
It’s up to the poster if they wish to broadcast a name change. There is no rule about it. A name change is, of course, easy enough to figure out for anyone sufficiently interested.
Well, as my own attempt to find out who tiny ham was demonstrates, it takes about 30 seconds to track down the former identity of someone who merely changes their name on this message board. If someone was seriously worried about online stalking, i would think that a simple name change is hardly likely to be of much use.
omg stalker! :eek:
BTW my new name shall be Lazy Ham.
Even if we announce a name change, that doesn’t mean everyone will see it.
It was mentioned in one thread that we should put our old name in our sig, for awhile after the change. Well, I did. But since I’ve never had a sig on here, I rarely remember to click the sig option. But anouncing it should definately be up to the individual, and not critcized if they choose not to.
HI WEEN!
I haven’t talked to scratchie in quite a while but last I knew he was doing well and as… well, as oldscratch as ever. He pops up online from time to time, I’ll try to send him this way.
::sneaks out, omatidia bursting in delight::
silent bob.
hey rasa! i was wondering where you were.
Thanks.
Oh, and it goes without saying that you best be takin’ care of my favorite girl. 
Having met Esprix at a couple of dopefests, I think it would be more accurate to say that gay got the Esprix. 
Nice guy, funny as hell. I miss him too.
I don’t want to hijack this thread any further, so i’ve answered you in ivylass’s ATMB thread Would it be possible to announce name changes?.
Wait a minute. I have over 5,000 posts, I’ve always had the same username, and no one has ever noticed me.
There. Another thread sunk.
Off the top of my head, jodi, erislover, and dalovindj. All sorts of others, as well. Every time I look through an old thread and see someone I remember fondly with “guest” under their name, it seems a little sadly nostalgic.
He’s in the other room right now, snoring.
Oh, nice. I’ve been gone since July and no one misses me.
Kinda miss Aldebaran. The hell of it is, it was refreshing to see the Arabic viewpoint, which is pretty damn rare on any board, and I found him enlightening and entertaining. But he grew increasingly vitriolic and ignored all the warnings up to his inevitable ban. I’ve seen this happen over and over with the hardcore right-wingers, and it’s a shame that someone on the other end had to fall into the same trap.
Look, it’s really simple: If a mod tells you that you’re going too far, rein it it. Take a nap. Get some housework done. Go for a long walk. Go shopping. Hug a friend. But don’t keep digging and digging and digging until there’s no way out. Sheesh.
Well, fear not, fair dames. After a year(?) of lurking because I didn’t want to pay, I finally snapped and got back in today.
Not that I was particularly prolific pre-pay-to-post, but hey, it’s a big day for me. 
This post has been … aww nevermind
I tend to agree.
I respect the guy, even though we are on opposite sides of a deep divide.
I miss The Grapist.
No shit? Tell him he’s the best mod ever.
After he wakes up, of course.