I go by my middle name but for a different reason. My first name is "somewhat" common and my middle name is one that is pretty rare that you've almost certainly never heard of (unless you read a lot of old Anglo-Saxon histories). When I was young my parents decided to call me by my middle name instead of my first name because they didn't want me to get confused with anyone else in school (both my siblings have semi-unusual first names too, although not as unusual as my middle name, you would recognise their names even if you don't know anyone else with their name). I'm glad my parents switched my name around. When I finally become an international Pop star and sex symbol, I can go by just first name.
I decided to google it and the Google Gemini on the top of the page said: Yes, Germany has a list of first names that the local registration office, or Standesamt, consults when approving names for children. However, German parents generally have a lot of freedom when choosing a name for their child. Here are some things to know about naming laws in Germany: Name approval: The Standesamt approves the name, and they may consult a list of first names and foreign embassies for foreign names. Name restrictions: Names cannot be last names, product names, or negatively affect the child. Appeals: If a name is denied, the parents can appeal the decision. Fees: There is a fee for each name submission. I found interesting "Names cannot be last names". That's very trendy here in the US the last few decades to give someone a "last name" for a "first name". Especially surnames that start with "Mac" for girls, which is ironic since Mac means "Son Of". Then going back to late 20th Century a lot of girls were named things like "Porsche" or "Amani", or "Mercedes" here in the US... that wouldn't have been allowed in Germany.
It's an American thing to give children the mother's maiden name as a first name, Mackenzie, Taylor, Elliot etc. Not sure too many children would like to be given Sidebottom as a first name. But these days you never know.
Ah, yes, so probably you, Wishi, and Mito know my real identity. Funny thing is... very few people in US/UK have heard of my name, but it's common with east Asians when they try to come up with a "western name".
Only your first name. We know Wishi's name because she's an author. It's a pity she left the forum, she was good fun.
We don't disagree often, but we certainly do there. Didn't even get as many PMs about Sisu or Matth as I did about Wishi
Indeed, but I'm allowed an opinion also. I just think it's unfair for parents to give their kids names that might make growing up any more difficult than it can be already. I'm convinced that some people see their kids as fashion accessories or pets and don't consider the **** they're going to get in school when they're called Conan or Bovril or whatever.
Looking at fixtures. It looks more and more likely everything will go down to the wire and it will be decided by our may fixtures which are: Chelsea away Arsenal home Brighton away Ending with our sometimes bogey opponents, Crystal Palace at home.
Yes unless we have at least a 10 point gap with 10 games to go we won't win it. The whole of the last 10 are not easy at all.
Kids are very different to when any of us were at school. Any abuse they get is a lot worse because of social media but there is much less things they get abuse for. No one is picking up on a name. Names are a bit like glasses; it's not just the odd one or two anymore
Yeah the “four eyes” stuff does seem to have disappeared. Braces aren’t a thing for ridicule now either, mine can’t wait to get them even though their teeth look straight
I knew Luv had a problem with her, didn't know you did I didn't agree with what she said very often and she tended to ignore me a lot of the time but she had a different style of writing and could be very funny. Maybe it's because she was on original 606 with me, Milk, Mito and a few others for a long time, we got to know her when she was more mellow.
I don't think she ever responded to any of my posts, either positively or negatively - even if I responded specifically to one of hers. I think what ultimately made people go off her was the fact that she only ever came on to rant after a bad game, and never seemed to have anything positive to say. It's difficult to reason with that.
