Let's vote. ;D

I think Philadelphia should change her username to Lady Leah Loraine Longsway III.

Simple reasons: we Kondraels already know her as Leah all the time anyhow, and then her username would match us Kondraels' because it's from the same story.

However, she protests and says she'd look fickle changing her username so much.

What does the HW community say? Yes or no?

This is almost as bad as arguing about which name to teach the dog to know me by.

Did we do that? I don't remember. <grin>

Mel, to the dog: See, Leah. Nice Leah.
Mom: No, I told him she was Rachel. She's Rachel around the dog.

Meanwhile, brothers (both of them): Hey Leah! I mean Rachel... I mean what should I call you anyway?

Oh yeah, that.

As to the brothers, I hadn't finished training them yet.

But I don't think you should change it.

Philadelphia means "brotherly (or sisterly. ) love. And that pretty much embodies the essence of this forum.

imo.

Aw, Willow, that's so sweet!!

Good point, Willow...

...though "Leah" embodies the essence of the personage that we call Rachel. ;D

Are you sure that's what you meant? In Hebrew Leah means roughly "Weary".

Lady Leah Loraine Longsway III is too long to use for the set characters allowed per username, so Philli couldn’t change it to that, even if she wanted to. And we have a newly appointed Marcher Lord who is being fickle about her usernames *CoughJaninCough*

@Willow ::sigh:: that's not what I meant. ;D I meant that the name (and character) Leah would be part of RP's essence map if I was to make one. ;D

@Arianna, well, she could just do Lady Leah. Or Leah Loraine. Or something. She has a lot of options -- all of which say Leah.

I am greatly amused by this all. And humbly awed at the amount of determination Mel is applying to this.

And it would be really interesting if you made an essence map for me, Mel! You'd know best.

I voted no....I like 'Philadelphia'...we've already got a few members that seem to enjoy changing their names rather too much.

eruheran

I don't think it would be too fickle, you have the perfect defense of overwhelming opposition.

Lady Leah Loraine Longway III (or whatever, I'm working off memory here) is too long for the 25 character minimum. And I am already being fickle, so you can also have the defense of following me.

Heehee, Katie.

You almost got it. It's Lady Leah Loraine Longsway III (you missed the 's' in 'Longsway'). It's long and somewhat complicated... at least the alliteration was on purpose. It's been so long since we first came up with the name! I have no idea where we got it in the first place.

Well, even if you change your name, I am going to call you Philladelphia, or Philly, or something like it. Just so ur prepared.

You're sweet, Willow. I actually think this "Philly" stuff is very cute & creative. "Philadelphia" is the name of one of my book characters, and she's called by nicknames all the time, but I never thought of "Philly"...

I like it spelled with as Philli vs Philly though, I think it looks more unique.

If you do want to, I'd change it now while you're still relatively new. Philadelphia is a good name, though.

I agree with Elanhil.

Philli is better, it looks less like a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. (we also have Philly Cheese steak Pizzas, but most people want the Sandwich.)

Philly cheese steak pizza? Now that I've got to try...(Don't you work at a SubWay or something?)
Anyways, I'm still for keeping the original name, if only to irk Melody (and the dog!)

eruheran

I'd say it is okay, but I like the name Philadelphia.

Yes. It's a little more unique. We already have quite a few long, noble sounding names.

Philadelphia has character!

(Dominoes. They have a bunch of really... interesting... pizzas they call their Dominoes Legends.)

I think Melody's persistence is hilarious.

All of this is absolutely hilarious! But I do thank you for the comments on my user/character name. (Philly Cheesesteak sounds good... but I agree, "Philli" has a nice look to it.)

Where'd Melody go, anyway?

Slowly catching up on this weekend's HW stuff!

Hehehe...

Essence map -- someday, it's crazy-busy around here. ;D

I find this hilarious too that ya'll are coming up with so many reasons as to why she should stay. But the polls are in my favor. ;D

I know, and I haven't the foggiest idea which route to go.

(Woe to the girl that has too many nicknames...)

Leah! Leah! Leah! Leah!

Hey, I just picked a nickname and went with it. ;D (two nicknames, anyhow. For two specific situations. )

I love you dearly, Mel!

Hey, but do notice, that the polls say "it is okay for Phillie to change her nickname..." not that she SHOULD.

Awwwwwww!

I think I could fix that poll....besides, it's close enough already. ;P

I think you should keep the name Philadelphia, I really like it! But if you want to change it, I think it would be fine.

I like Philli vs Philly... it does sound more unique

Wow...that sounds AMAZING! What has been happening to the States in my absence...now I really want some pizza...

The thread derailer strikes again!

eruheran

That was the most amazing attempt at thread derailing I have ever read.

(Pizza? Stuc's deep dish is really good... the leftovers never last long enough...)

Leah! Leah! Leah!

(...persistence is key...)

What would you do if I changed it to literally "Leah! Leah! Leah!"?

Smile and nod.

Besides, I know you probably wouldn't do it because there are some things too crazy for even Leah... That'd be more of a Mel thing.

I will cry if you change your name.


Philadelphia is BEAUTIFUL! (And here are some more good things about Philadelphia)

Aside from meaning brotherly love which is the essence of the forum,

It was also one of the destinations for freedom of slaves on the underground railroad.

Benjamin Franklin lived there.

You can come up with all kinds of cool nicknames from it.

She knows me too well...

Willow, you make me smile!

I think I exhausted my list of reasons why she should use Leah... ;D