How do I change my Apple Discussions Alias name?

I dont want to keep displaying my own name here, not sure why, but it seems that most dont. Online security I suppose.
I asked this question in the wrong forum, but I am led to believe that it is just not possible. I was told that I could delete my Apple ID and create a new one but I don't want to do that either.
The thing about getting another Apple ID is that I use it for many other things and don't want to cause myself problems elsewhere. I use my Apple ID for iTunes, it is linked to my MobileMe account (no idea how to unlink it or link it to another ID), I use it for online shopping in the apple store, it is linked to my various Apple Care products, I use it for my iChat account (because nobody I know uses Jabber or AIM). So I am pretty reluctant to lose it.
I can't understand why you can change your actual Apple ID Name, but not your alias??? It seems sensible not to be able to change your actual Apple ID login name (I use my dormant @mac.com address), but your alias?? What else is it used for???
On the topic of losing points when you change your Discussions login account: This doesnt really apply to me. I don't think I have any points (cant see any on my profile) and wouldn't know how to benefit from them even if I did? I do try to help people out from time to time, rather than just use the forums to help myself, but I am relatively new to Mac's (commercially anyway), and am therefore not that helpful.

Sorry, just saw the BIG yellow post just above this one!!!
However...
Important: If you enter your real name in the Alias field, your real name will appear as your alias. Also note that angle bracket characters ( ) are not allowed. Once you create an alias, you cannot make changes to it. If you want to change your alias, you will need to create a new User Account."
I am very happy to create a new User account, but I dont want to have to create a new Apple ID. It this possible???
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