Name Changes

Link · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:08 am

I'm putting a halt on ALL name changes starting September 10th. I've been receiving a lot of PMs for people changing their names, etc. Which is all well and good, but it's reaching the point where almost everyone has changed their username.

Unless there is an ultra legit reason to have your name changed, I won't be doing it anymore. So, if you really need to change your name just for the sake of doing it, you have until the 10th and then it's set in stone. Once you've changed your name between now and the 10th it's also set in stone, no changing your name every other day. :-/

Also, as a word of personal advice, DON'T use your real name as your username unless it's what everyone knows you by. There are going to be a lot of Johns and Janes out there and your name isn't "unique" to you. It's much better to use a handle as opposed to your real identity. At least on the Internet.

Kaiserhawk · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:45 am

...I've never changed my name...ever...at...alll...

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gasline09 · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:51 am

wasn't there a thread where people posted their real name and ages????

:-?

anyways, I kind of thought maximus prime was a silly name IMO.

Link · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:58 am

Max wrote:

wasn't there a thread where people posted their real name and ages????

:-?

anyways, I kind of thought maximus prime was a silly name IMO.

Note: You weren't the only one who requested a change to their real name. I just don't want everyone swapping their usernames to their real names all of a sudden, especially if there are multiple people with the same real name, it could get confusing.

ZombiesAteMyDog · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:02 am

I dunno what it is, maybe its just the indecisiveness of this generation or what, but I can honestly say I have never had the urge to change my user name on this, or any other forums, hell ive been using the same name on AOL / AIM since 95 or 96.

:zombie:

Link · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:04 am

Legit reasons for changing your name are:

- You have a name that implies a gender and people keep mistaking you for the opposite sex.

- You have a dumb name like... "Xcooldude5569X" and want something a little less... AOL Screen Name.

- There is a stigma attached to your name that you'd wish to leave behind, perhaps you were a jackass in a past life on another forum and want a fresh start by disassociating yourself with that.

gasline09 · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:10 am

meh I kind of figured people could safely assume that this was my real name anyways so I figured why the hell not. at least it's an uncommon name.

Koari · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:12 am

Link wrote:

[color=#FFFF00- You have a name that implies a gender and people keep mistaking you for the opposite sex.[/color]

Check, but fuck me if I ever change it

Link · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:20 pm

Max wrote:

meh I kind of figured people could safely assume that this was my real name anyways so I figured why the hell not. at least it's an uncommon name.

Unless you're a hero of an RPG.

gasline09 · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:06 pm

Link wrote:

Max wrote:

meh I kind of figured people could safely assume that this was my real name anyways so I figured why the hell not. at least it's an uncommon name.

Unless you're a hero of an RPG.

dammit link, you figured out my true identity.

walky · **Joined:** Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:13 pm **Posts:** 194

I'm the other Texas Ranger (who's not from Texas), why would I ever change my name?

Quick off-topic question: Does my avatar show up on your computer?

Koari · **Posted:** Fri Sep 03, 2010 3:17 pm

walky wrote:

Quick off-topic question: Does my avatar show up on your computer?

No

Darkseid · **Joined:** Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:43 pm **Posts:** 2555

Koari wrote:

walky wrote:

Quick off-topic question: Does my avatar show up on your computer?

No

Lucrious · **Posted:** Sat Sep 04, 2010 12:28 am

Can I have the Optimus removed from my name? It was a cool thing for a bit but I'd like to streamline it to just "Lucrious" a nickname I commonly go by already, I won't want to change it after that and everyone will still know its me anyway

Asking now obviously before Sept 10

thanks Link,

Koari · **Posted:** Sat Sep 04, 2010 12:30 am

Optimus Lucrious wrote:

Can I have the Optimus removed from my name? It was a cool thing for a bit but I'd like to streamline it to just "Lucrious" a nickname I commonly go by already, I won't want to change it after that and everyone will still know its me anyway

Asking now obviously before Sept 10

thanks Link,

When that happens, I'll update the sig for ya :-D

walky · **Joined:** Sat Apr 03, 2010 9:13 pm **Posts:** 194

Damn, what am I doing wrong? I feel as though no matter how many times I attempt to upload an avatar, it simply refuses to appear. :-?

Redd Floyd · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:41 pm

Dalorei hates this name, Dalorei wants to go by Redd Floyd.

Plz?

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mscupcakes · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:54 pm

Sure thang homeslice

Legotoadeto · **Joined:** Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:10 am **Posts:** 1258

walky wrote:

Damn, what am I doing wrong? I feel as though no matter how many times I attempt to upload an avatar, it simply refuses to appear. :-?

Upload it somewheres else.

Link · **Posted:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:41 pm

Legotoadeto wrote:

Upload it somewheres else.

Offsite hosting is the way to go.

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