# I may change my user name.
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [January 26, 2005, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813 "2005-01-26T20:13:31Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)
#### Post date: [January 26, 2005, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/1 "2005-01-26T20:13:31Z")
I’m thinking about changing my user name. When I signed up, all I could think of was “monica,” so that’s what I used. Now, I want something at least slightly more mysterious/interesting. I’m thinking Señorita Morena. This has a spanish air about it, which I like because I _love_ Spain, the spanish people, and the language itself. Also, the “morena” part is there because of my big brown eyes and thick, curly, long brown hair, two of my most noticable traits. Also, I won’t get mad if any of you don’t want to bother with the ~ over the n. I know it’s a pain.
Do I have any name recognition around the boards I need to worry about losing? I would doubt it, but I figure it wouldn’t hurt to ask.
Also, how would I go about doing this? Which mod/admin do I need to talk to?
What do ya’ll think?
~ Monica
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### Author:  [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)
#### Post date: [January 26, 2005, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/2 "2005-01-26T22:06:22Z")
I’ve always liked _Monica_. It’s a proud tradition - Monica was, after all, the mother of St Augstine, and it was said to be her prayer that converted Augustine from a libertine to the great apostle of Africa.
But that may not be what you’re shooting for. 🙂
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### Author:  [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)
#### Post date: [January 26, 2005, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/3 "2005-01-26T22:34:57Z")
Don’t change your name. Right now, I recognize it and know that it corresponds to a reputable, likeable poster. Once you change it, you’re starting over from scratch. Worse, your post count is high enough that people will assume you must be uninteresting, or else they would have noticed you before.
Also, if you change it I will hate you like fire for the rest of my life.
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### Author:  [@emekthian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emekthian)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2005, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/4 "2005-01-27T03:54:15Z")
I like Señora Morena. Go for it!
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### Author:  [@Keapon\_Laffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keapon_Laffin)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2005, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/5 "2005-01-27T04:01:08Z")
Heh. That name would sound so cool in a movie.
So, _Señorita Morena_, we meet at last. Your dastardly plan has failed, and Cecil Adams still lives. Would you care for some tea?
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### Author:  [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2005, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/6 "2005-01-27T04:51:01Z")
I am, and shall forever be Regallag the Axe, Destroyer of Nations, and Lord of Men!
You? I dunno, do what you want.
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### Author:  [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2005, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/7 "2005-01-27T13:48:34Z")
How about Mrs.Iceland\_Blue?
😃😉
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### Author:  [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2005, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/8 "2005-01-27T14:02:26Z")
Online translators aren’t the best at giving nuanced definitions but according to the one I just used, _morena_ means colored person whereas it looks like you’re going for brunette.
I like the flow of it though. Very lyrical.
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### Author:  [@Earthworm\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earthworm_Jim)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2005, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/9 "2005-01-27T14:03:51Z")
> [@Giraffe](#):
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> Also, if you change it I will hate you like fire for the rest of my life.
Well…dayum. I was going to say “Change it!”, but if you’re getting _this_ kind of response, maybe you’re better off staying **monica**.
Besides, I would say “ **slighly more mysterious** ” is a better user name than “ **Señorita Morena** ” anyway.
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### Author:  [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2005, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/10 "2005-01-27T16:20:22Z")
> [@Aesiron](#):
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> Online translators aren’t the best at giving nuanced definitions but according to the one I just used, _morena_ means colored person whereas it looks like you’re going for brunette.
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> I like the flow of it though. Very lyrical.
It’s both. _Pelo moreno_ = dark hair, _piel morena_ = dark skin. But just _morena_ alone usually connotes brunette.
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### Author:  [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2005, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/11 "2005-01-27T17:02:34Z")
It sounds lovely and elegant and mysterious… if you want to, go for it!
Never mind **Giraffe** , he’s just upset after the tentacle and Jello incident. _patpat_
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### Author:  [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2005, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/12 "2005-01-27T17:03:52Z")
> [@Aesiron](#):
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> Online translators aren’t the best at giving nuanced definitions but according to the one I just used, _morena_ means colored person whereas it looks like you’re going for brunette.
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> I like the flow of it though. Very lyrical.
In my five years of taking Spanish classes and in my month in Spain, I never heard it referring to a black person. Interesting, though.
And I guess I can’t change the name- I mean, I don’t want to risk the wrath of **Giraffe**!
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### Author:  [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2005, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/13 "2005-01-29T00:39:35Z")
> [@monica](#):
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> And I guess I can’t change the name- I mean, I don’t want to risk the wrath of **Giraffe**!
Score! This is the first time I’ve ever affected any sort of meaningful change on this board. Or any change, really. How exciting!
I’m glad you’re gonna stay **monica**. It’ll make it easier for me to keep an eye on you and smite any who might oppose you.
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### Author:  [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2005, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/14 "2005-01-29T00:49:33Z")
> [@Giraffe](#):
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> Score! This is the first time I’ve ever affected any sort of meaningful change on this board. Or any change, really. How exciting!
I think it was less your imposing presence and more that 18-inch-tongue thing…
[sub]Considering the OP’s age, oh how I kid…[/sub]
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### Author:  [@John\_Carter\_of\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Carter_of_Mars)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/15 "2005-01-29T02:19:19Z")
I know you now. If you change to **Senorita what’s-her-face** I won’t have a clue. But I’m clueless anyway and it’s YOUR name, so _whatever_.
(Grumble-grumble, I _HATE_ it when posters I know change their user names)
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### Author:  [@Suburban\_Plankton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suburban_Plankton)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2005, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/16 "2005-01-29T02:31:41Z")
> [@Giraffe](#):
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> Score! This is the first time I’ve ever affected any sort of meaningful change on this board. Or any change, really. How exciting!
Technically, you affected a continuation of the status quo, thus \*\*averting \*\* change.
And I rather like fire.
I’ll be going now.
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### Author:  [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2005, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/17 "2005-01-29T02:46:23Z")
First of all, I would just like to point out that that fact that I actually have name recognition makes me very happy!
Second of all:
> [@Iceland\_Blue](#):
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> How about Mrs.Iceland\_Blue?
> 😃😉
:o
😉
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### Author:  [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2005, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/18 "2005-01-29T03:59:50Z")
> [@iampunha](#):
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> I think it was less your imposing presence and more that 18-inch-tongue thing…
>
> [sub]Considering the OP’s age, oh how I kid…[/sub]
Yeah, she’s clearly way too old for me. :eek:
> [@Suburban Plankton](#):
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> Technically, you affected a continuation of the status quo, thus **averting** change.
One sentence. It took you only one sentence to crush the only feeling of accomplishment I’ve ever gotten after five years of posting. Nicely done. Very efficient.
[sub]Bastard.[/sub]
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### Author:  [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2005, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/19 "2005-01-29T04:08:32Z")
> [@Giraffe](#):
>
> One sentence. It took you only one sentence to crush the only feeling of accomplishment I’ve ever gotten after five years of posting. Nicely done. Very efficient.
>
> [sub]Bastard.[/sub]
There, there, **Giraffy-poo**. You changed **monica** ’s status from “I may change my user name” to “I’m keeping my name.” Change, see? CHANGE!
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### Author:  [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)
#### Post date: [January 29, 2005, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-change-my-user-name/286813/20 "2005-01-29T06:30:38Z")
> [@iampunha](#):
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> There, there, **Giraffy-poo**. You changed **monica** ’s status from “I may change my user name” to “I’m keeping my name.” Change, see? CHANGE!
\*:: pouts :: \*
No, no, no, too late. **Suburban** already ruined it. I’m dumb and useless and also fat.
- :: sulks :: \*
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