Sierra Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I've noticed lately that a forum member will go AWOL, then a few days, weeks or even months later, a supposedly "new" member who just happens to have an obsession with the same topics will pop up sounding exactly like the person who supposedly isn't around anymore. Or they give away info like living in the same city, occupation, likes and dislikes etc. and it doesn't take much to put two and two together. (and I'm not talking about timo/Lord C) What gives? I mean, if you stop using the forum, then want to start again why not just use the username you had before? Are accounts deleted after a certain period of inactivity? And if they are, again, why choose a new name? Unless your old username was taken by someone else in your absence. But why would someone want a username everyone would associate with another person? I suppose someone might have his reasons, but I just don't see the point, anyone who's halfway observant will know it's you. Sierra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okka north Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I think they are banned people trying to come back on the forum using a different user name. I guess the mods are pretty good and they will work it out just as you have, then they get banned again, wait a bit, create a new user name and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 And they'll give themselves away by posting in the same moronic way, hun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 The mods may well work it out, in time, but a little heads-up wouldn't go amiss, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnime Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 i no wat you mean you dont know who for real on here anymore i use to enjoy coming on but now im very wary of who i talk too:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Im never banned and I never change my username yet I can type moronically all day and night...and often do. My other half wants to start typing in the forum though and doesnt want to be a Jabberwock, so if she picks her user name will she/I be banned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon51 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I've got three sons on here using the same line (Richy32, Longleyowl, and chrisjm). You can tell which one's really me though ... I'm the one who can spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudybay Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 My other half wants to start typing in the forum though and doesnt want to be a Jabberwock, so if she picks her user name will she/I be banned? No. Just explain to Admin you are using the same IP address.............no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 No. Just explain to Admin you are using the same IP address.............no problem. Ok thanks for that. Be prepared for the rancid droolings of a southerner at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 I never gave it much thought because I'd never stoop so low. I still can't believe some people do this, they must have alot of time on their hands. Good lord, it's only an internet forum! Sierra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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