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Gransnet stopped me using the name I wanted.

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25Avalon Mon 09-Nov-20 16:22:07

Why am I 25 Avalon? I just wanted to be plain Avalon but GN said that name was already taken so I couldn’t have it. I have never seen anyone called Avalon on here. Has anyone come across a plain Avalon? I don’t suppose there is much I can do about but I wonder.

Marydoll Mon 09-Nov-20 20:26:55

The Halifax phone our landline with a code, if we are making an online transaction, Clydesdale send a text to our mobiles.
I'm glad they are trying to make things more secure, as frauders are becoming increasingly more sophisticated.

Marydoll Mon 09-Nov-20 20:30:27

Ignore the above. Wrong thread, I've lost the plot!!!

Elegran Mon 09-Nov-20 21:09:36

Today I have come to the conclusion that I just don't have any plot to lose.

Marydoll Mon 09-Nov-20 21:14:36

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Ramblingrose22 Mon 09-Nov-20 21:27:12

If it's any comfort 25Avalon I too had a lot of trouble finding a username Gransnet would accept.

They said Ramblingrose had been taken and I had tried quite a few others before that one so I got fed up and added a random number on the end to get the job done.

I'll get round to changing it eventually, as so many others have done.

OceanMama Mon 09-Nov-20 21:42:59

The name that caused hostility wouldn't have been TooYoungToBeA****Gran would it? I don't read everything but that's the only one I recall seeing criticised around here.

Doodledog Mon 09-Nov-20 22:03:08

I tried several names before finding one that was accepted. At that point I didn't know that there was also a Doodle and a Doodlebug (and possibly other Doodles), so I apologise to them, as I have been mistaken for one or other of them more than once.

NotTooOld Mon 09-Nov-20 22:08:56

How do you change a name, please?

Marydoll Mon 09-Nov-20 22:23:18

NotTooOld

How do you change a name, please?

You can't! You would have to contact GNHQ, I believe .

25Avalon Tue 10-Nov-20 10:26:16

I guess I’ll just stick with it. If I think of another name that may probably also have been taken and then I’ll be scratching my head trying to find another.

LauraNorder Tue 10-Nov-20 10:35:37

Name changing.
I couldn’t find a way so resigned and rejoined. Said goodbye to peardrop50 and became LauraNorder within five minutes. It suited me better but bear in mind you will have made some connections and will have to start again with a new name.

PamelaJ1 Tue 10-Nov-20 10:40:53

Very, very occasionally I use my substitute name for a post which may contain information that may identify either myself or someone else.
I was going to use it the other day but was told that I couldn’t as the name was already taken. As I have used it, rarely, for years I couldn’t understand why.
I did send a message to GN but they haven’t replied.
Perhaps someone could report this post and then they may respond?

Elegran Tue 10-Nov-20 10:47:05

You can report it yorself, PamelaJ1 It is the quickest way to contact them!

Spangler Tue 10-Nov-20 11:15:41

Avalon, is the legendary island of Celtic mythology where, according to some sources, King Arthur's Excalibur sword was forged. It is also the place where the mythical king was taken, fatally wounded, to meet his death.

So if you were to decide to change your name you might try Excalibur, chances are though, that might be gone. But, I bet the Latin name for Avalon hasn't been thought of. "Insula Avallonis," or simply "Avallonis."

vampirequeen Tue 10-Nov-20 11:57:09

Within a week of joining I was told by another member that my name was offensive. I didn't care. It's my name and suits me in the real world.

LauraNorder Tue 10-Nov-20 12:14:56

What on earth is offensive about your name Vampirequeen? It’s fun and imaginative. Some people would be offended by their own hiccup.

PamelaJ1 Tue 10-Nov-20 12:20:55

Elegran

You can report it yorself, PamelaJ1 It is the quickest way to contact them!

Done.

Kalu Tue 10-Nov-20 13:33:26

Thank goodness we don’t have the ability to chop and change our username as often as seen on MN!

It would be a case of, Hmm, who were you yesterday??

Now that the subject has arisen, I do find it confusing having two Avalons on the site.

OceanMama Tue 10-Nov-20 22:06:49

vampirequeen

Within a week of joining I was told by another member that my name was offensive. I didn't care. It's my name and suits me in the real world.

I think it's a fun name.

vampirequeen Wed 11-Nov-20 11:05:30

Some people enjoy being offended. It's a hobby.

PamelaJ1 Wed 11-Nov-20 11:57:49

My problem has been sorted.