Name changes?

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Name changes?

Name changes?

Ok so I do not want to be rude but I think we, as the Cb, need to talk about name changes. Obviously name changes are 100% ok and that is ok. But I feel like people are being very confusing about changing their names/changing them way too much. It is getting very confusing and stressful, especially since I am not on everyday and do not check every thread so I do not usually catch when people are changing their names. Some people have been changing their names a little too often and it is starting to become ridiculous and very confusing for everyone else.

So I think we should make some rules. I think that when you officially chnage your name, you must make a thread about it. Next, I think you should have to keep that new name for a minimum of a month. If everyone follows these guidelines I think things will be much less confusing.

Thanks!! 

submitted by PinkAxolotl, age Nope!, They/them now!!
(April 5, 2021 - 12:56 pm)

back to the Chirp at Cricket

This sounds like a great idea! I 100% agree. 

submitted by Moondrop, bottoming
(April 6, 2021 - 9:12 am)

Alrighty-that should work! By the way, I am not a name changer, but just started Chatterbox recently. I, Neverseen, am new to Cricket Country! 

submitted by Neverseen, Uncharted Lands
(April 6, 2021 - 12:50 pm)

I second this

submitted by TOPleaf, Steeping
(April 6, 2021 - 11:53 am)

Maybe for the first couple days or weeks after you change your name, you could add something at the bottom of your comments that says " *your new name*, formly *your old name* ".

submitted by Leo
(April 6, 2021 - 1:03 pm)

Ohh, this is a good idea!

submitted by Silver Crystal, age Infinity, Milky Way
(April 7, 2021 - 10:09 am)

I totally agree to this! Also, maybe if someone changes their name, if they made a thread they could also say their pronouns just to remind people, because sometimes I get confused about pronouns, and I would never want someone to get hurt by people calling them the wrong ones.

Thanks!

~Hazel M~

submitted by Hazel Magnolia
(April 9, 2021 - 7:48 am)

That sounds fair. Also, I second the pronoun thing, especially if you are changing your name.

submitted by Jaybells, age Obscure, Lost in the Universe
(April 9, 2021 - 1:11 pm)

I don't think that there should be a rule to not change it for a while and if someone can't find the right name it's okay but for a couple weeks after at least they should but their old one in parentheses in the location/age boxes.

submitted by Feline Fantasy
(April 10, 2021 - 12:42 pm)

I agree with Feli.

submitted by Fallen Leaf
(April 10, 2021 - 5:23 pm)

I agree with the thread thing but sometimes it takes some time to find the right name. I was at first a name I don't want to mention, then Princess Juniper then Miss Autumn then Princess Juniper. Sometimes I even think of changing to Verity which was a close runner up. I also agree with Feli.

submitted by Princess Juniper, age she/her, Nowhere
(April 11, 2021 - 9:08 am)

i don't think there should be restrictions on how often people can change their name. some people, like myself, can be indecisive about these things, so we try to find a good name to stick with through trial and error.

however, i think it would be helpful if people put their old name in the age or location box for a couple weeks just so people would know who it is :) 

 

coco says 'idpoo'. some things you should keep to yourself coco... 

submitted by char !
(April 26, 2021 - 12:28 pm)