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User name

My husband originally set me up with a user name that I didn't like,so he changed it to Spendless. Though all my posts show as Spendless when I pm someone the name comes through as the original one. How do I change it so my pms also read Spendless. ???
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  • trafalgar_2
    trafalgar_2 Posts: 22,309 Forumite
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    You should be able to by going into profile and delete the top user name ...........not the one people see and put spendless in there...................over-write it in other words
    Forget that........trying to be too smug now ...........it doesn't work :-[
    Sheel is dead right , it can't be done................you could re-register as yourself................and leave the other for hubby ::)
  • Spendless
    Spendless Posts: 24,388 Forumite
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    Oh well Mr Spendless is going to have to buy me something nice to make up for doing it wrong in 1st place.
    Don't really want to re-register - not now I've got 3 Stars ;D
    Will just have to remember to sign off all pms Spendless ;) ;D
  • trafalgar_2
    trafalgar_2 Posts: 22,309 Forumite
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    I really thought it could be changed..........hey ho , you learn something every day ;D

    And at least you get to blackmail hubby ;)
  • Tony_H_3
    Tony_H_3 Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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    There is only one way to do it, and that would require being very nice to Webbie (Brendan) the webmaster for the site. But I think this is only something he would consider in exceptional circumstances due to the time involved. :-/
  • Glad
    Glad Posts: 18,903 Senior Ambassador
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    haha spendless
    just had a look at your original name, hubby must have the same thoghts about you as mine does about me ;D ;D
    and what's wrong with it anyway ::)
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  • Spendless
    Spendless Posts: 24,388 Forumite
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    Just thought it might attract unsavoury comments.
    But as getting used to site more realise this is unlikely.
    Not sure if people will realise who pm is from if forget to sign off Spendless
  • mini
    mini Posts: 833 Forumite
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    More people will probaby know your original name now out of curiousity!

    Sorry it did make me laugh, even if it killed the cat.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,223 Community Admin
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    My husband originally set me up with a user name that I didn't like,so he changed it to Spendless. Though all my posts show as Spendless when I pm someone the name comes through as the original one. How do I change it so my pms also read Spendless. ???
    Snap. My user name is based on a motorbike. If i had known how much i would have got involved with the site i would have registered under Judi. :'(
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  • Spendless
    Spendless Posts: 24,388 Forumite
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    So it is Judi - never mind I've found someoneother than ourselves with an even more embarrassing original name ;D
  • Glad
    Glad Posts: 18,903 Senior Ambassador
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    well don't leave us in suspense :o
    I am a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Wales, Small Biz MoneySaving, In My Home (includes DIY) MoneySaving, and Old style MoneySaving boards. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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