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Abbreviating names on Gransnet

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Movedalot Sun 20-Jan-13 12:11:34

How do you feel about having your Gransnet name abbeviated? I just realised that I do it all the time but would never do so if we were face to face unless it was clear that you were happy with it. I would never do it in an email either so why do I do in on Gransnet?

I don't like my real name being abbreviated but am quite happy with all the ways my Gransnet name has been. How odd smile

ninathenana Mon 21-Jan-13 15:59:53

I like being called Nina here.

It's my abbreviation of one of my real names. The name I'm known by in the real world cannot be shortened.

moomin Mon 21-Jan-13 16:09:03

Well no-one has shortened me to "moo" yet which, I think, is good? wink

glassortwo Mon 21-Jan-13 16:13:16

moo I have been tempted to shorten your name a few times but it doesnt quite roll off the tongue grin

Movedalot Mon 21-Jan-13 16:15:35

That's fine glass, someone called me mal which took a moment to get but I don't mind at all as long as you are not unpleasant in the message. grin

Smoluski Mon 21-Jan-13 16:18:26

ella renamed me smellie grin

Ella46 Mon 21-Jan-13 16:28:48

With love though smol smile

yogagran Mon 21-Jan-13 16:34:05

Our French teacher at school was nicknamed "Smellie" shock

Smoluski Mon 21-Jan-13 22:29:27

Aww shucks thanks ella