I don't see any reason for anyone to change names. It has not caused me any problem at all. Is it a problem for you? I assume Soda and SodaPop can co-exist on a message board.
We have been!
I don't post a lot - you are right. I have a special needs child and while I read most every single day, I usually read in the evenings and have one arm around my child which makes it difficult to type.
I am the one in our house who keeps up with recruiting and football and sports and always have been. (I'm also a female). I have been following many of the people here for quite a long time. Just quiet. And busy with my sweet child. And work. But here all the same.
Despite being voted off the island, I don't want to change my name either. I didn't know posting and likes were requirements for keeping your name if it was similar to another one. I don't really care what the masses think of me and don't usually respond well to being bullied. I just hope you are okay with it!