Snidley I for one love your handle!

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Are intending to become a kinder and gentler commenter as well? :-)

Only if you plan to become kinder and gentler.

If you would like to change your KT name, I say "go for it!" Thank you for giving us a heads-up on this possible change and hopefully you will introduce yourself if/when you re-name yourself.

But I loved Rocky and Bullwinkle growing up, especially Natashia. She was funny. ETA: I realize he was Nell's badguy. That might've read wrong.

Go for it.

I wanted to change mine as I think I can too easily be identified. But, it came up that I wasn't allowed to. Something about only being allowed a certain number of changes per year. Not really remembering changing it that often! And, always have kept it as my name.

I don't always agree with your posts, but do like the perspective you often bring to the mix of thing here. So, kinder and gentler? I hope not!

It's true that some names give a negative connotation and people could be reacting to it subliminally.

How does the saying go? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet...

Anyone who would hold an opinion against you simply because of your screen name is, frankly, nuts.

(Edited to add... "Not like the recent episode of the person with two names." No, Snidely, she has THREE screen names.)

I'd miss seeing that name, I think. You know, you'll have to remind us forever of the new name..."__________, formerly known as Snidely Whiplash".

Your absence will be noted, you're praises will sung (or not), memories will be shared. We'll all remember the good times.

OK, enough of that hooey! But seriously, I'm fond of the name. Do you have any ideas? Bambi, maybe? ;-)

How about Bullwinkle J. Moose? Mr. Peabody? Dudley Do-Right?

Sure, change it if you like. I used to be Fairegold. But I do like Snidley.

Oh no. Please don't. I haven't caught on to the name changes that came along with Houzz.

I think current your handle is fine. But if you are tired of it, I say go for a change. Can't really recommend a name because you never really post anything personal enough about yourself to know you well enough to suggest a new username. But I'm sure you will come up with something. Go for it.

The name Snidely Whiplash obviously gives off a negative connotation based on the character, but I've always liked the name and hope you keep it!

If you decide you want a name change, can we help you pick? :)

Who has 3 screen names? Was there drama? Where was I??

I like the name you have christened yourself with. But if you feel you should change it, then go for it.

Now, ladies and gents, who had or what were the three names? I have been out of the loop on this one! Please tell me.

Yes, please do tell!

SN, I find your name just fine. I expect to see a certain sort of devil's advocate and critical thinking and counterpoint with your comments. I don't read all threads and comments, but I don't recall seeing you be mean or carpy. I think an occasional fine (sharp with soft s) or underscored comment is refreshing -- like cayenne or horseradish or wasabi. Hey! What about 'wasab'i?

Now I want to swap my handle too.

Okay, I am not clued here. Someone give me a hint re s/he with three names. Tom Dick Harry?

I don't think you need a new moniker as much as you may need a public relations specialist. :-)

Your posts are always entertaining if not a tad scathing. But...then again...we all have our days. We've dueled a time or two but my primary concern has always been the validity of some of your all assuming statements. Beyond that...when I'm around...I generally look for your contributions to add a little zing to my day.

Snidley, I like you just the way you are. You sez it like you sees it. HA! I often don't agree with you and sometimes chafe at the way you say things, but that's life!

And I think your name is terrific.

I like your name. I also like Cynic's and you both remind me of each other. Both of your postings are frank, to the point and thought-provoking. You call a spade a spade.

If you don't mind your name, and you mustn't, since you were the one who chose it, I'd keep it. If others find it offensive, tough!

We often call you Snidely, or SW, or your full name, so we change it up anyway.

It looks like you've been out-voted, so Snidely-Whiplash it is!

Nooooo, I like the name/you just the way you are. I always look forward to your "take" on a post even when it is a bit sharp.

Whistle

Nah, don't change it!

For those feeling like they are missing something, maybe you need a "divorce." ;)

I'm not sure about the snidely part but I do love the whiplash part. Maybe a partial change?

Your name is fun! If you change it, and Moni's current thread about KT gatherings gets resurrected five years from now, some people won't get the joke about my secret meetings in California, and my reputation will be irreparably damaged forever!!! So don't change it.

Yes, keep it - if only to save poor Alisande. :)

No, please, unless you change it to Muttley! (Snidley's dog). I love reading your posts, and love the fact that you are a man and bring a different perspective to the table. I don't think you are ever rude, but at times frank and blunt. Maybe that's what you should change your name to--FrankBlunt, ha ha ha

I vote to have you keep Snidley, for all the reasons stated by the others. Always look for you posts. You do have a fan club. :)

Don't change it. I'm too old to get use to a new name and I look forward to your comments.

I think that your posts have become kinder and gentler already; however, I hope that you never change your handle. It is one of my favorites.

I like your name and I enjoy your posts.

After hitting Submit, it occurred to me that maybe the post was unnecessary and only a negative reply or two might result. I didn't expect any positive ones. Thanks for the kind words.

I'll keep the username unchanged for now and as always will follow my preference to leave Kumbaya-type submissions (as someone else described them recently) to others. I try to add a different perspective with my comments and I do like to question or offer a counterpoint to what others have said when I think the discussion could benefit from other points of view.

As for new names, I've learned from previous threads that sushipup and I sometimes have a certain sympatico thing going. Yes, I indeed had thought of using Dudley Do-Right or Bullwinkle J. Moose, or even Fearless Leader. As far as Frank Blunt or Dick Dastardly, I get it. Thanks again, fire away.

Good! You're going to stay *you*!

Yeah!

OK, I guess I missed something. Is the name Snidely Whiplash from the Bullwinkle TV show? I never watched that and my kids did not either, apparently. Do whatever you want, SW. Now, I am really out of the loop. Who has been using 2 or 3 identities here? I never seem to be in on the detective issues.

Yes, Snidely Whiplash was a cartoon character (whose likeness appears above in rob333's post) in the Dudley Do-Right segment of the Rocky and Bullwinkle show. I've used it as a lighthearted internet nom de plume for many years - some suggest periodically that my inspiration was to insert the word "snide" into a name, and that is not correct. .

The multiple identity matter became apparent through the inept effort of someone trying to post anonymously with a new name. It was used by the original poster in the thread linked below. For more info, read the post in the linked thread from lindsey_ca that begins with

"SleeperBlues wondered, "Suzique, I'm interested in how you figured out about the 3 names?""

Divorce thread, same person, different user name

We love you Snidely Whiplash and sometimes we love to knock heads with you too :-)

Thanks, SW.

Ah, PK, you know how to get to a guy! Knock as hard as you want, anytime.

SW, I'm glad you're not changing. I missed all the action today, but was glad to see the positive consensus. You've often professed your affection for your namesake, but never in a way that seemed like you wished to be, or to be considered, nefarious.

The suggestion for FrankBlunt was lovingly given, Snidely. I hope you know that. I can be blunt, too, so I also feel simpatico with you most times.

Since Dick Dastardly was sort of a kinder, gentler cartoon version of Snidely Whiplash with great physical similarities, I thought you'd see the humor in the suggestion. Sorry if I hurt your feelings!

If not Dick Dastardly, you could always go with Dastardly Dick. lol!

Sleeper and Flamingo (edited to add - and party music) , I enjoyed your ideas and assumed they were offered in a friendly and whimsical way. No problem at all, thanks for the concern.

I do like Frank Blunt a lot, I'm not clever enough to have thought of that myself. That may be where I go next!

I am glad you have decided to keep your name. I like that you put your spin on topics.

Snidely you are irreplaceable. You have a distinct personality and no qualms about standing up and announcing your point of view, which is frequently different. You are the jalapeño in our salad. Don't change the name, don't change the person.

You are who you are, like my husband likes to say "if I can't be me then who else could I be?"

There's an old saying, a rose by any other name... so why rename a sweet smelling Snidely? And not that names really make a difference but sorry bud, "Betty Boop" just wouldn't fit you!

Although i was more of a fan of Boris Badenov, Whiplash was a highly regarded character in my cartoon watching.

FWIW, it's hard to get it through some peoples' heads what "Cynics" are and the difference from "cynics". (Just like "SPAM" is different from "spam".) They blindly sheeple along with the popular notion and know nothing about philosophers like Socrates, Antisthenes and the Cynics who believed that virtue, self-worth and being a good person were valuable traits. Today, people want to look for the bad in people, even their names so they can criticize. Those truly couldn't make the Cynic group! LOL

The song lyric is something like "it's only words", it's just a group of letters. It's not rocket science, and unlike sticks and stones, names can't hurt me. Don't let them hurt you. I know you have a lot better things to do in your active life.