1. Actually, the first thing I thought when I saw your nym was "Offtrail? Eh?". However I didn't really read that much into it. I like to think I'm smart enough to take it for what is, just a nym. I'm not exactly a big fan of the PC movement, so I just shrugged and moved on. :-)
2. I had no problems when I did it (either recently or back in the day), but I'm not terribly well known in the community (I don't think). Being an old Usenet junkie, I'd say it won't be a problem for you as long as you post a notice of some sort in ALL of the places you frequent so the locals can take note. An explanation isn't really required, but if you want to explain you can.
Keep in mind this is old-school etiquette. I get the feeling that these days nobody cares much. Back then, nym-shifting was frowned upon without adequate notice.
-T.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry Nelson
To:
listserv@azgeocaching.com
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 1:13 PM
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Name Poll
For a couple months I've been contemplating changing my caching name from Offtrail, which I originally chose from the type of hiking I enjoy the most. I don't hike that way except in places where the impact of such travel is negligible, if not zero. But, from a desire to show geocaching as an environmentally friendly activity, which generally it is, I'm thinking of changing to Peakbagger, my long-time email name. I think it's available.
Familiar names are important, though, and shouldn't be changed easily or often. A certain mountain peak in Phoenix is a good example.
So, two questions for anyone who cares to give an opinion:
1. Does "Offtrail" have negative connotations, or am I concerned about nothing?
2. Have others who have changed their name experienced any complications at the main site or at azgeocaching regarding stats, etc.?
Jerry
Offtrail....for awhile, anyway
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