I really need to get out of here & get some things done but I'm going to do one last post here (for now, anyway).
Thanks for labeling me a friend (always nice to be considered a friend, even when you don't know the person from Adam). I work a lot with young people and have found that they have different ideas and ways of expressing themselves. In their youth culture, this phrase is often used to project a feeling of confidence where they might not have any or to convince people of their worth, or simply as a common descriptor. Similarly, you might notice postings of people in this age group contain a lack of grammar structure or punctuation - not because they don't know how to do it, but because they have been brought up in a time where text messaging is a major mode of communication - and one that doesn't place emphasis on correct form. (Unlike what those of us who are older are used to in our writing efforts.)
What better way to go into an arena where you don't know anyone, where you need to ask something that you're not comfortable asking, and where people routinely flame you? Start out with a name that implies that you're someone not to be messed with and it's a little easier to do. May not be how you or I would do it but hey, part of what makes this forum so great is the individuality of the people involved and the interactions between us all.
Ease up people & go out and enjoy your holiday! If she changed her name now, people would be complaining about MPD's! I vaguely remember being that young myself...