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THE KRAT BARON
one-eyed willie
Registered: 07/08/03
Posts: 42,409
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Liz]
#5464895 - 03/31/06 05:40 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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I do agree with the specific instance that was brought up though about the guy who was good at IDing mushrooms being named something ridiculous, I see how that could have a negative effect But it's HIS nick, and HIS choice I guess, so who is anyone else to say he can't change it?
If Albert Einstein's name was "Lord of Ass To Mouth" would he have been taken any less seriously? It's highly doubtful. How does ones name or in this case username have anything to do with their level of intelligence? Give me a break.. People definitely need to lighten up a bit. 
The name changes are fucking hilarious and it doesn't take but 2 clicks to figure out who somebody was before the change.
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KingOftheThing
the cool fool


Registered: 11/17/02
Posts: 27,397
Loc: USA
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Ythan]
#5464924 - 03/31/06 05:47 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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the name changes are fucking stupid. its really confusing letting everyone just change their name every 10 seconds. it makes the whole board look messy and dumb when u see these users with long ridiculous names. its one thing for someone like fortyounces to change his name to 40oz its a whole different thing to have people named i_love_poo_scat_omg_lol_kekeke ... it might have been a funny gag for a few weeks but i think its time to set things right
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goobler
Reanimated



Registered: 02/24/03
Posts: 48,909
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oh lighten up, god damn you've gone soft
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Liz
Owl Lady



Registered: 11/16/04
Posts: 6,962
Loc: Massachusetts
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I_make_goatse_look_tight said:
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I do agree with the specific instance that was brought up though about the guy who was good at IDing mushrooms being named something ridiculous, I see how that could have a negative effect But it's HIS nick, and HIS choice I guess, so who is anyone else to say he can't change it?
If Albert Einstein's name was "Lord of Ass To Mouth" would he have been taken any less seriously? It's highly doubtful. How does ones name or in this case username have anything to do with their level of intelligence? Give me a break.. People definitely need to lighten up a bit. 
The name changes are fucking hilarious and it doesn't take but 2 clicks to figure out who somebody was before the change.
I see your point, but if a new member was looking for valuable information on mushroom identification, I'm not sure if they'd be inclined to listen to someone named "My Chin Is A Ball Rest" or whatever it is 
And KOTT, yeah, the name's are gross and immature for the most part, but like I said, I'm sure it will die down soon and the novelty will pass. I hope so anyways
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KingOftheThing
the cool fool


Registered: 11/17/02
Posts: 27,397
Loc: USA
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Liz]
#5464973 - 03/31/06 05:59 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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it annoying too to have no idea who you are talking to.
as for the names being gross and immature, i could really almost care less about that...except i think it makes the whole board look dumb. people dont need to have those names. there is PLENTY of space in your sig, avatar, title,and location to show off any dumb sayings or words you want to. you dont need to change ur name to a fucking sentence
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Simisu
taken by gravity


Registered: 08/08/03
Posts: 5,435
Loc: Israeli in
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it annoying too to have no idea who you are talking to.
as for the names being gross and immature, i could really almost care less about that...except i think it makes the whole board look dumb. people dont need to have those names. there is PLENTY of space in your sig, avatar, title,and location to show off any dumb sayings or words you want to. you dont need to change ur name to a fucking sentence

it makes the shroomery look like a pokemon forum or some stupid shit like that
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Burke Dennings
baby merchant

Registered: 11/29/04
Posts: 81,641
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I'm amazed at how worked up people are getting over this.
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ToTheSummit
peregrinus



Registered: 08/22/99
Posts: 9,126
Loc: Las Vegas
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Ythan]
#5465053 - 03/31/06 06:19 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Just as long as I'm not required to change my own name I don't care. I'd probably make some dumbass post when I was drunk and then the next day respond with some inflamatory response before I realized it was me.
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lowdominion
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Registered: 05/01/05
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Loc: new england
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some people on this board have absolutely no sense of humor and take themselves way to seriously. If you don't laugh at yourself occasionally you start turning into a fundamentalist.
Thank you Ythan and Xenu for having a sense of humor and helping to keep the shroomery from turning into a boring, dull, and mediocre site.
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Todcasil
rogue DMT elf


Registered: 08/08/99
Posts: 16,381
Loc: Crawling on the floor...
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I_was_the_walrus said: I just think its another shroomery trend thing. Your remember the whole ICP gang thing in OTD awhile back?
I say let OTD do what they will...it gets old fast. Even they know that.
-------------------- Men look at themselves and they see flawed humans, we look at women and we see perfect GODDESSES Women look at themselves and they seem utterly human, when looking at men they see proud GODS. ~Casil
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Chairman Meow
Concern Pork


Registered: 04/05/04
Posts: 39,658
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Ythan]
#5465186 - 03/31/06 07:10 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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i want a name change i don't care what it is, surprise me...
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BrAiN
Art Fag

Registered: 03/01/01
Posts: 6,875
Loc: Chocolate City
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Chairman Meow]
#5465235 - 03/31/06 07:22 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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help MEE!!!!!
-BrAiN-
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insectvhore
lord of flies

Registered: 07/09/99
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Ythan]
#5465320 - 03/31/06 07:52 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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i appreciated mine, thanks.
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Chairman Meow
Concern Pork


Registered: 04/05/04
Posts: 39,658
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Chairman Meow]
#5465370 - 03/31/06 08:10 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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yay!
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Gillette
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Chairman Meow]
#5465670 - 03/31/06 10:10 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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I don't care what people call themselves really, I just find it confusing, but at the same time, if I don't know who you are, then I guess its like talking to someone new everyday...I could so see myself flaming someone tho and not realizing its someone I know that I otherwise wouldn't flame.
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bemmers1
friend of afriendly farmer
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Gillette]
#5465857 - 03/31/06 11:21 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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I think the only people that seem to change their names are those that have to out of reputation around the site. Maybe if we had to keep our usernames it would add a little accountability to what we say. Then again, as long as the vets keep their names it isn't all bad.....I want that search tool still
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OneMoreRobot3021


Registered: 06/06/03
Posts: 61,024
Loc: the sky
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PLUR, LOL said: I'm amazed at how worked up people are getting over this.
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Jim


Registered: 04/07/04
Posts: 20,922
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No shit... it is the fucking internet...
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40oz


Registered: 01/18/01
Posts: 30,119
Loc: Sandy Eggo. Ca.
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: Jim]
#5466439 - 04/01/06 04:33 AM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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im drunk. im puking
eock omn'
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40oz


Registered: 01/18/01
Posts: 30,119
Loc: Sandy Eggo. Ca.
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Re: Thoughts about name changes? [Re: 40oz]
#5466443 - 04/01/06 04:34 AM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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who gives a fuck i dont give a fuck uck it./
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