Posted by Dr. Bob on March 30, 2005, at 22:44:41
In reply to Re: the system doesn't release old names » Dr. Bob, posted by Spoc on March 30, 2005, at 11:45:34
> I gather that it is indeed ok to hold and use two names, as long as an announcement of a switch is made on Admin in between use, under one of the names
I guess so, currently, at least.
> I also take it that when you say "change it back," you mean just through the Admin announcement
Right.
> if no exception was needed at all, why couldn't it be worked out that Phillipa and her husband could have separate names in use from the same computer?
That's two people, not one person, but are you suggesting that they could they just make an announcement each time?
> that would mean that people can have two names in use for any purpose, as long as they announce in between. So, that will be ok?
I guess so, currently, at least.
> that would mean the number of names one person can have isn't even limited to two
I guess so, currently, at least.
> Admin could also end up peppered with announcements of switching between names
I guess so, currently, at least.
Do you think there should be a rule (in general) against switching back and forth?
Bob
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