I didn't say your parents changed their names, Nerd. I said I understood their feelings about people who did.

By transparent, I mean that it not be hidden from view. A public declaration would be silly, but to include it in their biographies would be eminently reasonable. There are no rules about this Nerd, and I think you are getting carried away, although I'm not sure why. Perhaps you are reacting to the fact that it is me posting, rather than what I'm actually trying to say?