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echo: public_domain
to: Bill Grimsley
from: Rod Speed
date: 1995-02-09 10:08:26
subject: new bbs

BG> Ah, in that case, I guess users can call themselves what they like.

RS> Nope, there are actually laws against calling yourself Queen
RS> Elizabeth II and various other things |-)

BG> I think you'll find that you're permitted to call yourself anything
BG> you like, unless it is specifically for criminal or suspect reasons. 

Nope, there are indeed some specific things you cant call yourself.

BG> Some weirdos even change their names by deed poll to really
BG> outrageous monikers.  Quite legally too.

Yes, but they just happen to be things that the law does not proscribe.

BG> Titles may well be different though.

Yes, thats certainly one of limitations. Military rank is another for example.

I dont think you can actually call yourself 'fuck me dead'

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