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[pinkwafer]

Eurgh.

This is simply not working. I love my LJ name, but I'm starting to feel like it's representing all the wrong things. ___horrid pointed out that changing journal is incredibley liberating, and I'm beginning to realise that she's probably right

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[theladyfeylene]

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure you can transfer paid time on your journal to another journal. Or I could be horribly confused.

[pinkwafer]

Nope, you're confused. :)

From the FAQ: "Please note that, once purchased, you cannot transfer any Paid Account time to another LiveJournal account, nor can you receive a refund. "

[amberdiceless]

Got fifteen bucks to spare? You could use a Rename Token and keep the same journal with a new name. I think there are tools you can get (check lj_nifty) that would let you privatize all previous entries.

In our "For what it's worth" and "Totally unsolicited advice" departments, you might also consider that anyone who's upset with you about what happened might think changing journals a rather suspicious move, even if they have no idea what the new name is. There is something to be said for sticking to your guns with this name and earning back the respect that was lost (including, perhaps, your own.)

However, if you're set on changing it, best of luck! May I suggest something to do with berry-flavored confections, as you seem (from your Interests) rather fond of them? :)

[pinkwafer]

A rename token wouldn't really work for me, but thanks for the idea. It's going to have to be an all or nothing move really, otherwise there's little point.

Yes, there's definitely something to be said for earning back respect and so on, especially my own. However, lost respect will still follow me to my new journal, (even if I don't publicise my name, it will my f-locked to the same crowd), and I will always associate the shame with this name. I reckon a new name will help to indicate a fresh new start and will still remind me of my mistakes, without the extreme baggae that remains here. Perhaps I'm just looking for an out where there isn't one?

Anyway, thanks for the opinions, they've made me think more about my decision, and I'm fairly convinced it's right for me. Although it does feel in part as if I am merely running away. Which is silly in a sense as I'll be taking most of you with me. All who want to come, really.

Beryy-flavoured confections, now there's an idea... thanks! :)

[___horrid]

Oh bugger. I just wrote a comment and my internet connection went and perished on me! And I can't for the life of me remember what I wrote.

I've gone though my fair share of usernames since I first came onto LJ a little over a year ago. I started with damsel13 (still the name I use on ff.net. Nasty!) and then moved to another, then another, and then to prettypuddle. I also have youwait, my (unused) private journal, and have created countless other accounts that I can't recall. ___horrid is the only name I have really liked as it's the only one with a story behind it... But none of this is really relevant.

Even though I do advocate moving to a new journal if your not happy, I think amberdiceless has a point. 'Sticking to your guns' (and your name) might not be a bad idea. Quick fixes not alway being the best, and all that. (Ok, I shall stop pretending that I know what I am talking about now. I don't.) Holding your head up and carrying on as you (mostly) did before might pay off in the long run. Besides, it's impossible to be at peace with everyone no matter what you do.

[___horrid]

Oh. And have nice day tomorrow :)

-Laura x

[pinkwafer]

True. I find the more I think about this, the less clear it becomes. Sometimes I feel I'm sure, and then I feel completely uncertain! Argh.

Perhaps I have to make the push to start LJing again here before I can really make this decision. Maybe I'm being too coerced by the idea of having an LJ and RL birthday on the same day? I just don't know!

Perhaps I simply need more sleep. Yes, that would be it.

Thank you anyway, even though I'm more confused now! It's helping me see both sides, although I'm not sure which side my sympathies lie on.

[___horrid]

Sleep is never a bad idea ;) Don't start fretting or catastrophising! If you fixate on the problem, it'll be just like picking at a scab (do excuse a rather morbid comparison): it won't get better. Just... go with it!

But whatever you do, keep that cute icon. It reminds me of you :)