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Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
In honour of my birthday, there is a Name Change Amnesty!

Name changes will permitted for the duration of my birthday, or until I remember to log back into the Control Panel and switch it back off.

When changing your name, please bear in mind the following:

Choose wisely. You’ll be stuck with whatever you’ve chosen until the next Amnesty. And goodness knows when that will be!

Please announce your shiny, new name to the rest of the Ship on this thread in All Saints.

Name changes must be included in your signature for two months. The limit for signatures is four lines.

You must post a few times during the two months. None of this changing your name and then not posting for two months so no one knows who you are malarkey.

Well, what are you waiting for!?

Tubbs
 
Posted by RuthW (# 13) on :
 
Posting just to get this on the boards front page again.
 
Posted by Monsterful Jargogle (# 1984) on :
 
Worth pointing out that if you try out a couple of names, the software may not let you return to your original.
 
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Oh, dear.

I can't wait to call you MF. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Thrice Thought (# 1984) on :
 
[Razz] I am still trying various names, who knows the ultimate result ....
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Thrice Thought:
[Razz] I am still trying various names, who knows the ultimate result ....
Or what you'll be stuck with once I turn the option back off
[Two face]
 
Posted by Thrice Thought (# 1984) on :
 
I shall simply have to choose only brilliant options ...
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
Bump!

Get those name changes whilst you can!

Tubbs
 
Posted by Robert Armin (# 182) on :
 
I've changed my name far too often, so I'll stay as I am thanks [Smile]
 
Posted by no prophet's flag is set so... (# 15560) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Thrice Thought:
I shall simply have to choose only brilliant options ...
Your avatar shows power in my view. Looks right through me.
 
Posted by Boogie (# 13538) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by no prophet's flag is set so...:
quote:
Originally posted by Thrice Thought:
I shall simply have to choose only brilliant options ...
Your avatar shows power in my view. Looks right through me.
I have ordered my new Avatar - I think you will find it does the same [Smile]
 
Posted by RooK (# 1852) on :
 
I'm a big believer in sticking with your personal brand.
 
Posted by Boogie (# 13538) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by RooK:
I'm a big believer in sticking with your personal brand.
Mine was outdated [Smile]
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Boogie:
quote:
Originally posted by RooK:
I'm a big believer in sticking with your personal brand.
Mine was outdated [Smile]
Is that the Boogie?

Tubbs
 
Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by RooK:
I'm a big believer in sticking with your personal brand.
Especially if it's original and inventive.
 
Posted by Gwai (# 11076) on :
 
I misread that as invective at first.
 
Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
In RooK's case, that would also work. Though I quite liked the cute pony one.
 
Posted by no prophet's flag is set so... (# 15560) on :
 
Being a man of no fixed hairstyle whose legend lasted a mere lunch time, I don't really believe in brands because of my sad and pathetic degradation.

But with the wisdom and power of such posts above, I will remark that I wish dearly that my personal brand still contained the look of 40 years ago, of long, trailing blond curly locks, which women fought over to french braid as we frolicked in the daisies. Now the bald spot in the front is trying to link up with the bald spot in the back amid the few remaining strands of pale, mouse grey wires growing from my worn scalp, and like the Norwegian Blue, I pine for the fiords.
 
Posted by Boogie (# 13538) on :
 
I'm still blonde 'tho.

[Smile]
 
Posted by BessLane (# 15176) on :
 
Since I haven't been a Higgs in years, I've changed to BessLane. [Big Grin]

(and Hippo Birdie, BTW)
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by BessLane:
Since I haven't been a Higgs in years, I've changed to BessLane. [Big Grin]
Please post on the thread in All Saints
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
Hurry up, the Amnesty ends sometime tomorrow.

Tubbs
 
Posted by Tubbs (# 440) on :
 
And we're done. My birthday celebrations are over.

Tubbs
 
Posted by Chorister (# 473) on :
 
What a lovely way to celebrate your birthday [Smile]
 
Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
I am quite happy with my name for the moment. It means a lot to me, for all sorts of reasons.
 
Posted by Twilight (# 2832) on :
 
Don't know where to ask about this.

About ten years ago I had an avatar of a dog that looked like he was wearing a tutu, so my, "Pavlova's dog" made sense. Then I sold the avatar in a fund drive and finally ended up with this -- which I believe is a marsh-wiggle. So I wonder if I could be "ship's marsh-wiggle," if it's not too much trouble.
 
Posted by Doublethink. (# 1984) on :
 
You need to follow the instructions here.
 
Posted by Twilight (# 2832) on :
 
Thanks!
 
Posted by Jengie jon (# 273) on :
 
Just one slight problem in that you will need to be careful about precisely which title you take.

Jengie
 
Posted by Twilight (# 2832) on :
 
Oh thanks, I didn't remember that. Just as I had forgot the whole procedure for avatars and titles. The two times I've bought custom avatars, I had to get the snail mail address and send a check to Erin who then had to send it on to Simon. I wouldn't bother anyone with all that for just a title.

I'm embarrassed to admit I have no idea how people send money or buy things online. Mashing the bills through the screen doesn't seem to work.

Too bad, "ship's luddite," has already been taken.

[Hot and Hormonal]
 
Posted by Doublethink. (# 1984) on :
 
I think that if you go through the process you'll get to a form into which you enter your bank card details.

More broadly, if you want to purchase stuff online - it helps to have a paypal account. They act as an escrow provider and it means that if you buy from individuals online - eg via ebay - you can avoid giving over your bank details.

[ 31. October 2014, 06:47: Message edited by: Doublethink. ]
 
Posted by The Silent Acolyte (# 1158) on :
 
I have changed my name twice in my time on the Ship, but I wish everyone else would just stop!

I tend to lose friends when y'all switch names and I don't see the notice in your signature. I'm looking at you Knopwood.
 
Posted by Twilight (# 2832) on :
 
I just now noticed, some powerful but kind host has changed my title from Pavlova's dog to Puddleglum's sister! I don't know when or how it happened!

A thousand thanks!
[Yipee]
 
Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Aw, gee, that was sweet!
 
Posted by Porridge (# 15405) on :
 
As this thread is still open, does it mean I can still change my name?
 
Posted by Spike (# 36) on :
 
No. It closed on 13tth October.
 


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