# Want to come clean: Long ago I used to have a different user name. What do I do? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [March 11, 2011, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276 "2011-03-11T06:01:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Koxinga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4af34b/32.png) [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/1 "2011-03-11T06:01:18Z")
Please don’t ban me. I was young and rash, and I let my previous membership die for a couple of years. Then I came back under a new user name. I didn’t have a malicous intent about it. Tell me what do do. Please don’t ban me. ---
**Author:** ![artemis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@artemis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/artemis)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/2 "2011-03-11T06:25:27Z")
I think you need to contact **TubaDiva** right away, and give her the name of your old account as well as your current one. She’ll know how to fix the situation. I doubt you’ll be banned, since you haven’t been engaging in malicious sockpuppetry; the Powers That Be will just close one of those two accounts. Good luck getting this resolved! ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/3 "2011-03-11T06:42:13Z")
Okay, got you all merged up here. Please let me know if there’s any difficulty accessing your registration. But you should be good to go. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/4 "2011-03-11T07:10:12Z")
Just out of curiosity (and assuming you don’t mind) what was your other screen name? ---
**Author:** ![Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hypnagogic_jerk/32/4252_2.png) [@Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypnagogic_Jerk)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/5 "2011-03-11T07:15:50Z")
So you’re a '99er now. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/6 "2011-03-11T07:32:22Z")
> [@AHunter3](#): > > Just out of curiosity (and assuming you don’t mind) what was your other screen name? **Liberal** ---
**Author:** ![Koxinga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4af34b/32.png) [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/7 "2011-03-11T07:37:25Z")
> [@TubaDiva](#): > > Okay, got you all merged up here. > > Please let me know if there’s any difficulty accessing your registration. But you should be good to go. Thank you! I unsay all my harsh words. 😉 Really, thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Koxinga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4af34b/32.png) [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/8 "2011-03-11T07:39:07Z")
> [@jjimm](#): > > **Liberal** Guess again. Hint: I need a nap. A really long nap. ---
**Author:** ![Koxinga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4af34b/32.png) [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/9 "2011-03-11T07:47:05Z")
> [@Hypnagogic\_Jerk](#): > > So you’re a '99er now. 🙂 I’m old. Yay. ---
**Author:** ![JBDivmstr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b4bc9f/32.png) [@JBDivmstr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JBDivmstr)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/10 "2011-03-11T07:59:03Z")
Is that anywhere near, OO-bla-da?😃 And now, for something completely different.:eek: Although, I think it IS, vaguely, in the same general category.😕 Then again, maybe NOT. But, I digress… I’ve been a guest,:dubious: (well, actually, more of a lurker!) since 1999, and I have a question concerning “Charter Member(ship)”. Well, more like, a lot of questions.:smack: Would you be so kind as to enlighten me, (or point me in the right direction) so that I might expand my knowledge on that particular subject? I shall be forever in your debt, if you will oblige me. 😃 I thank you, profusely, in advance.😉 ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/11 "2011-03-11T08:51:43Z")
When we first went to a subscription basis we made an offer to all people currently registered at that time: Become a subscriber and pay half the going rate for as long as you continue to subscribe. Since they were the first to subscribe we dubbed them “Charter Members.” Everyone who signed up after the Charter Member offer was styled “Member.” You can become a subscriber at any time by clicking on “UserCP,” then “Paid Subscriptions,” and follow the prompts. The Straight Dope accepts most major credit cards. You may subscribe for yourself and/or buy a gift subscription for a friend or loved one. In return Members don’t see ads and get a few other little benefits, including increased PM space, a picture in your profile, etc. Subscription revenue helps keep us in business and is very much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Meatros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/12 "2011-03-11T13:55:28Z")
> [@Koxinga](#): > > Guess again. Hint: I need a nap. A really long nap. Not sure I get the reference, but my guess is: Doghouse Reilly ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/13 "2011-03-11T14:07:40Z")
Rumpelstiltskin? Fucking Tired? BeenUpTooLong? TooMuchCoffeeMan? ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/14 "2011-03-11T14:23:07Z")
Rip Van Winkle? Hugh Hefner? ---
**Author:** ![Sparky812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/15 "2011-03-11T14:41:21Z")
Buck Rogers? John Spartan? Link? McCLOUD!!! ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/16 "2011-03-11T14:43:03Z")
**ADHD Kid** **The Insomniorrrr** ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/17 "2011-03-11T14:49:56Z")
Ban him unless he tells us the name. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/18 "2011-03-11T15:13:30Z")
I looked through the old mod logs. Turns out he was **14 k of g in a fpd**. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/19 "2011-03-11T15:34:01Z")
> [@SkipMagic](#): > > I looked through the old mod logs. Turns out he was **14 k of g in a fpd**. I hate you. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276/20 "2011-03-11T16:18:58Z")
I bet he used to be **George**. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-to-come-clean-long-ago-i-used-to-have-a-different-user-name-what-do-i-do/574276.md?page=2)