I am not quite sure who the object of this thread is but the general consensus seems to be that it is a deliberate attempt to cleverly out someone without blatantly breaking board rules.
Originally Posted by Codybeast
Well, of course it is, Cody! Look at who the OP is??? He manages to tread lightly enough that he isn't breaking the rules COMPLETELY, but just enough to keep the hits high for the owner.
As for the topic, I think it's pure common sense that:
- Sometimes reinvention is used to target a new client set for someone who may choose to streamline or change services
- Protect the provider from further attack be it personal or professional
- Avoid BS from assholes who can't put things behind them & move on like ADULTS
- Possibly try to hide from bad press that was deserved such as examples listed (ROB's, fakes, outers, etc...)
As long as the person reinventing themselves has not committed a heinous action against the community, it's their choice how they wish to represent themselves. Whether or not the previous persona was positive or negative in the community on a personal level matters not to those traveling in from out of town & seeing these options for the first time. Those are the people most likely to not "give a shit" about a previous persona that wasn't well-liked by a small percentage of the community as a whole. The minority rarely are heard unless they have a big enough TALKING HEAD to represent them. *cough*
In the end, it's the client's personal choice & experience that matter TO HIM/HER. I may just reinvent myself as some quiet wallflower who never speaks her mind.
HA! NOT!
Tit-4-Tat
The Kuddly Kat