It's not a secret, I simply didn't know. Now I do, because I asked since I originally posted. She hadn't posted under ANY name since she got her new computer, so her old name/password aren't saved on it. She didn't remember the password, and couldn't get it renewed because she no longer has the e-mail address she originally signed up with (we've moved and changed ISPs). It's a technical matter, really.
Why do you automatically assume everyone that you perceive disagrees with you has evil motives?
BTW, if you know a way she can get her old handle back without having to use an E-mail account that no longer exists, I'm sure she'd love to know about it.
Uh chick you can always state your old multiple screen names in the tag line, if you wish.