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Changing Username

DavidZemonDavidZemon Posts: 2,973
edited 2015-10-20 14:46 in General Discussion
I've disliked my username since shortly after I created it. I made it years ago... times change, people grow up.

Is there any way the we could be given access to change our usernames?

This thread explains two ways:
http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/13386/vanilla-2-how-can-users-change-their-own-usernames

1) Admins can always change usernames
2) Edit a config option: 
$Configuration['Garden']['Profile']['EditUsernames'] = TRUE;
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Comments

  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2015-10-20 14:59
    David,

    That should probably directed to webmaster@parallax.com. As a moderator, I can not change it.

  • DavidZemonDavidZemon Posts: 2,973
    Thanks, email sent.
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2015-10-20 15:58
    In the early days, Parallax Forums used to allow users to change their names. I used to be Kramer, but got a brainwave to use Loopy Byteloose instead. At times, I have a desire to change to something less flamboyant. The name annoys some people.

    As near as I can tell, Parallax put a stop to changing user names many years ago. One could open a new account via a different email address, but that might be seen as another no-no -- logging in under two identities.

    So I go on with Loopy Byteloose.
  • potatoheadpotatohead Posts: 10,261
    I want spud :) If it's a big deal, then I don't, but it's time for a little change up, with a nod to heritage.

  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    Loopy Byteloose wrote: »
    As near as I can tell, Parallax put a stop to changing user names many years ago. One could open a new account via a different email address, but that might be seen as another no-no -- logging in under two identities.

    So I go on with Loopy Byteloose.

    I think it was the forum software that prevented changing names in the end.
    One could open another account under the same email, but posts would not transferred, and yes, it it frowned upon.
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2015-10-20 16:21
    Hey Spud,

    When I called you that I was afraid you would take offence. Great idea.

    Sometimes I think "Heater." needs an upgrade. But to what?....
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    Okay... get rid of Heater.

    How about Maurice?
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    Maurice?

    Does that have some cultural significance and/or connection to my character that I'm not aware of?

    Increasingly I have been thinking I should be called "Brian".

  • SeairthSeairth Posts: 2,474
    Heater. wrote: »
    Maurice?

    Does that have some cultural significance and/or connection to my character that I'm not aware of?

    Increasingly I have been thinking I should be called "Brian".

    That's too confusing. I think we should all change our names to Bruce to keep things straight.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    Heater. wrote: »

    Sometimes I think "Heater." needs an upgrade. But to what?....

    I think that dot need a place "Heater6.3" :)
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    Well, Bruce, do you mind if we call you Bruce to avoid confusion? I think "Heater6.3" is a great idea. Like Bruce said.





  • DavidZemonDavidZemon Posts: 2,973
    Woh.... has your username always had the period??????????? I never noticed it til now...
  • RDL2004RDL2004 Posts: 2,554
    Being stuck with the same user name for over 10 years does get kind of old. More so when it's something you picked in a hurry because what you really wanted was used (but idle).
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    No. My first user name was "heater" all lower case with no period.

    Some how it did not work after the previous forum upgrade. Something to do with me no longer having the same email address to re-confirm my registration. I had left the company with the old email address so that was screwed.

    The period was an accident though.
  • kwinnkwinn Posts: 8,697
    potatohead wrote: »
    I want spud :) If it's a big deal, then I don't, but it's time for a little change up, with a nod to heritage.

    As in "Bud the Spud" of Stomping Tom fame?
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    Heather? :)
  • localrogerlocalroger Posts: 3,451
    I dunno Heater I think your new avatar makes the username perfect.
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2015-10-21 04:58
    localroger,

    Good point. I love the avatar. Thank you Sapphire. I don't have to think about a name change any more.

    Heater T-shirts will be available shortly :)
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2015-10-21 06:07
    Seems pointless to change my name as I keep getting inspired to take up another odd one.

    Yes, Brian seems comprehensible for Heater.
    And now it seems that both Swimdude and Potatohead desire Spud.

    I could try Sponge Bob, but it just would lead to more new names. Wireworm, Zenda Paychek, Private Affairs, and so on.
  • potatoheadpotatohead Posts: 10,261
    No, I didn't know about Bud the Spud. He's kind of a kick Smile and funny act though!

    I did mean some continuity, and I've had a friend or two here drop spud and 'taterhead out there, both of which I liked.

    When people give you a nickname, it's generally a good thing. :)

    So, what's the news? Can we change 'em or not?

  • TorTor Posts: 2,010
    Well, I'm glad I decided years ago to simply use my own name as my nick on every forum.. works fine, except for those few forums where there is a (too high) minimum limit on characters, and a very few cases where somebody else took my name already.

    -Tor
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    One of the best forum nicks I have seen in a long while is "onglema". Which is Finnish for "The problem". Sums up the situation nicely.
  • SeairthSeairth Posts: 2,474
    Tor wrote: »
    Well, I'm glad I decided years ago to simply use my own name as my nick on every forum.. works fine, except for those few forums where there is a (too high) minimum limit on characters, and a very few cases where somebody else took my name already.

    -Tor

    +1

    -Seairth
  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2015-10-21 13:06
    Way back in ancient computer times when I got my first internet user account, I was trying to build a business in tax accounting.

    So I chose taxman@whatever my ISPN was.

    I quickly discovered chatrooms in those days. And just as quick discovered that when 'taxman' arrived, everyone else would leave.

    Some names are a disaster on the internet. Just try visiting www.penisland.net which is all about quality pens. Someone in Asia thought 'Pen Island' was just a wonderful business identity. Seems they never considered the bigger picture.
  • DavidZemonDavidZemon Posts: 2,973
    Loopy Byteloose wrote: »
    And now it seems that both Swimdude and Potatohead desire Spud.

    As much as I like mashed potatoes, I have no desire for Spud.
    potatohead wrote: »
    So, what's the news? Can we change 'em or not?

    No word back yet :(
  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    Loopy,

    I think there is more to penisland.net than pens. As nice as the pens may be I would guess they make a ton of money from advertising on that site. It must get a lot of traffic!

    Anyway, it is hysterical: "You pen is our business", "Handling The Big Jobs, Too". And check out the testimonials.

  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    Carefull. Remember the PG rating on this forum. :)
  • potatoheadpotatohead Posts: 10,261
    Talk about a genuine ambiguity!

    What an epic fail! I just shared that with a couple branding people I know. Can't wait for their comments.

    Nothing but awesome. Thanks for the laughs this morning.

  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    Publison,

    No idea what you are talking about :)

    It's OK. I am a PG.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    As for changing user names, I'm still wait to hear from the forum Gods. Whoops, that religious. Gurus.
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