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Re:Let’s talk about usernames by subway on Monday February 12, 2018 @04:11AM (#16357476)
Being unable to move past an old username without having to give up your history is rather uncomfortable too.

During my freshman year of college a particular sandwich shop hired a spokesperson who shared my first name. One thing led to another, and the name of that shop became a lasting nickname.

Unfortunately that spokesperson turned out to be quite a monster, leaving me in a bit of an awkward position on sites that don't allow username changes.

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Re:Let’s talk about usernames by username223 on Monday February 12, 2018 @08:29AM (#16358414)
Don't worry about it, Jared. No one thinks you're a creep, and if you create a new account, you're only sacrificing internet points, which are worth even less than bitcoin.
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