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I realise that from time to time I want to comment on certain articles, but I refrain from doing so because my real name is attached to the comment I would leave. And don't want my employer to stumble upon them by simply googling my name!

So my question is quite plain: how do I edit my user profile on MakeUseOf.com? How do I create a nickname?

Thanks for any help,

ML

Tug Ricks
2013-02-16 13:28:52
I too would like the ability to have a bit more privacy. Would it be possible to change my username to my first name and last initial? Thanks!
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muotechguy
2013-02-16 08:46:46
No, there is no way to do this currently, and I'm not sure we will add it in the future. Comments made by people with a real name have more credence than those left anonymously. If you're so worried about your boss finding those comments, perhaps they would be best left unsaid? Are they about the company or could be considered harmful in some way? Are you commenting during work time?
Mary L
2013-02-18 16:23:46
I'd prefer to base comments' credibility on their contents, not on the name... I don't think my comments could be considered harmfull but who knows how welcome their criticisme might be?Most of all, I'm concerned with the trail I leave on the net.
Muo TechGuy
2013-02-19 09:33:56
Input noted Mary, I'll have a chat and see if we can make some adjustments. I don't think opening up any username you want should be allowed, but there should certainly be some middle ground...
Tina
2013-02-15 23:29:36
Mary,I manually changed the name associated with this question, otherwise your full name would have shown up.The name shown with your MakeUseOf login is taken from the social media account you used to create an account with MakeUseOf. You can go to your profile and connect other social media accounts with your profile, but I'm actually not sure whether that will change your name.We can update your name manually, but James will get back to you in case there is another way that I'm not aware of.
Mary L
2013-02-18 16:17:15
Thanks Tina,I connect on MUO through my social network account... So, changing my user name there may be the only solution, but is going too far for me.If you could manually change it though... ;) that would make my day!Ciao!