I’m kind of astonished.
Why would she think the name “methamphetamine” is not in the public interest?
It seems absolutely absurd to me that she thought someone would see that and just go “nope, I’m gonna change that to john”.
Obviously the agency would only choose a name in exceptional circumstances, like if mum died in childbirth and there were no surviving relatives or some such.
Also yeah, there’s a bunch of processes which involve listing previous names. His birth certificate will have that name. Try applying for citizenship in UAE or South East Asia (unlikely as that may be). Or more to the point, don’t use your kid in an experiment for work at all ever.
Marin_Rider@aussie.zone 1 year ago
“A name registered at birth remains on the NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages Register forever,” the spokesperson said. “Even if the name is formally changed.”
nice way to fuck your kid up for your 5 minutes of journalism fame there…
remotelove@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
If the name is formally changed, who cares? It’s their stupid register that is fucked up forever.
Plus, while it would be awkward as a kid, I could totally rock that name now that I am older.
Nath@aussie.zone 1 year ago
It’ll come up every time you need official government documentation. Something like “Have you been known under other names?”
Getting married? It’ll come up.
Need a police clearance for work? It’ll come up.
Need a Working with Children check for work? It’ll come up.
Getting a visa to work/travel overseas? It’ll come up.
Yes, it can be explained away. But I can see this costing the kid jobs, at the very least. Some employers might ask the candidate to explain this, Others might just not bother.
nevernevermore@kbin.social 1 year ago
As an adult it would be the story everybody heard as I introduced myself, "my birth name was methamphetamine rules and I'm being 100% serious"
modesto_hagney@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Might turn into a Streetlamp Le Moose situation.
ultranaut@lemmy.world 1 year ago
You have a great point, they could have at least chosen a ridiculous name that wasn’t quite as life ruining.
Windex007@lemmy.world 1 year ago
“Life ruining” is pretty extreme.
silent_water@hexbear.net 1 year ago
transphobia: not even once
nevernevermore@kbin.social 1 year ago
what is this nsw register used for? why would it matter if their name is legally changed? who would see it, apart for maybe people running police checks and credit reports?
Also, please everybody reading this, go and watch the show they reference, What The FAQ (WTFAQ) on ABC iView. It's fantastic!
Ilandar@aussie.zone 1 year ago
And then go watch/listen to PEP.