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IMPORTANT: Username locking

Started by 500, 14 September, 2016, 03:51:15 PM

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sheridan

Quote from: Rio De Fideldo on 14 September, 2016, 04:14:51 PM
I can't decide if it is better to have my real name on show or my cool pretend internet handle.
Depends if you ever want your postings on here to come up when a recruiter looks up your details after you apply for a job in $X years time.

Professor Bear

Quote from: Colin_MakingyamindUP on 14 September, 2016, 04:18:27 PM
WAYHEY - good call. Now whatcha gonna do all you Prof Bears and Saucey Franks?

Post even more shite than usual to compensate.

Arkwright99

Quick question: I changed my display name last week (talk about timing, huh?) and in my Account Settings it still shows my Username as the old name but my [Display] Name as the new one I want to keep going forwards:

I'm just wondering, after Sept 23rd will the Username (the one I can't edit) change to 'Arkwright99' or will it stay as my original forever? Not a big deal either way as long as my new display name sticks.  :)
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Tjm86


sheridan


Taryn Tailz

I'd better remove the 'Tim' part before it haunts me for life. ;)

Definitely Not Mister Pops

What if I obtain a PHd or a knighthood or usurp a throne or some such and my title changes? Do I have to put in an official request with Rebellion?
You may quote me on that.

The Monarch

Now the question is to keep monarch which i've had for years or return to middenface mcnulty famous kidsamurai hmm decisions

Apoceclipse

Quote from: The monarch on 15 September, 2016, 03:25:03 AM
Now the question is to keep monarch which i've had for years or return to middenface mcnulty famous kidsamurai hmm decisions

eh, lose 'the monarch'  ;)

Definitely Not Mister Pops

#24
Quote from: Apoceclipse on 15 September, 2016, 03:28:25 AM
Quote from: The monarch on 15 September, 2016, 03:25:03 AM
Now the question is to keep monarch which i've had for years or return to middenface mcnulty famous kidsamurai hmm decisions

eh, lose 'the monarch'  ;)

I'm half tempted to check if you have shown up on lepidoptery message boards...
You may quote me on that.

Hawkmumbler

Quote from: Apoceclipse on 15 September, 2016, 03:28:25 AM
Quote from: The monarch on 15 September, 2016, 03:25:03 AM
Now the question is to keep monarch which i've had for years or return to middenface mcnulty famous kidsamurai hmm decisions

eh, lose 'the monarch'  ;)
You are aware The Monarch is a) a butterfly and b) a super villain inspired by said butterfly? Not everything has to do with your odd fantasies.

Tjm86

Quote from: Taryn Tailz on 15 September, 2016, 02:38:17 AM
I'd better remove the 'Tim' part before it haunts me for life. ;)

I think that those societies that give a child a name until they are old enough to chose their own have definitely got it right.  Parents have a lot to answer for at times!

500

Quote from: Arkwright99 on 14 September, 2016, 05:45:58 PM
Quick question: I changed my display name last week (talk about timing, huh?) and in my Account Settings it still shows my Username as the old name but my [Display] Name as the new one I want to keep going forwards:

I'm just wondering, after Sept 23rd will the Username (the one I can't edit) change to 'Arkwright99' or will it stay as my original forever? Not a big deal either way as long as my new display name sticks.  :)

On the 23rd I will lock the Name field and what's in it will be what's shown on the forum

I, Cosh

Quote from: 500 on 14 September, 2016, 03:51:15 PM
As of the 23rd September we will being removing the ability to change your username / display name, so you have from now until then to choose what you would like to stick with.
No problem.

Out of interest, what's the reason for this? I always find it kind of fun to figure out who someone is.
We never really die.

Jim_Campbell

Quote from: 5000 on 15 September, 2016, 09:30:24 AM
Out of interest, what's the reason for this? I always find it kind of fun massively fucking irritating to figure out who someone is.

FTFY.
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