Changing your own username

[Kalimantan Gull]

Last night, I came within a whisker of installing a bolt-on that would enable users to change their own username if they wished.

Currently they need to get in touch with one of the powers-that-be and it is, if I'm honest, a pain in the arse.

Things to note:

- We can configure it so that a user can only change their username once every X days, where X can be whatever we like. So, for example, we could set it so that you can only change your username once a quarter.

- Every user will have a 'username history' in their profile so others can view what others names they were known by and when.

However, I like to pretend that you, the users, have a say in this so I'll ask what you think - should I add it to the site?

Nah.

It's open to abuse.

Make your mind up

 

[Lord Bracknell]

POST OF THE DAY

Thank you.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I have changed my username twice in the 7 and a half years of using the modern NSC

The first time I changed it because the first username I had I made when I was 14 years old and was rather pointless, the second time I needed to change it because it had unusual characters which made it hard for me to log in with my smart phone.

So yeah, may as well if it makes the mods jobs easier. Although rather than every quarter it should be once a year (why would anyone need to change more than that?)

I've just changed mine TWICE in eight minutes.

I think only seagullsovergrimsby noticed.

 

[hitony]

I have changed my username twice in the 7 and a half years of using the modern NSC

The first time I changed it because the first username I had I made when I was 14 years old and was rather pointless, the second time I needed to change it because it had unusual characters which made it hard for me to log in with my smart phone.

So yeah, may as well if it makes the mods jobs easier. Although rather than every quarter it should be once a year (why would anyone need to change more than that?)

I'm almost sure I did your last name change recently...the thing is it's no big deal to do it anyway!! easy peasy...keep it as it is...I SAY!!

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I'm almost sure I did your last name change recently...the thing is it's no big deal to do it anyway!! easy peasy...keep it as it is...I SAY!!

Agreed. Otherwise, I can only see trouble ahead.

 

[brakespear]

No.

 

[Bhafc11]

Yes, and only being able to change quarterly is good.

 

[DanielT]

This - although possibly every two years.

so if they were using their age, it'd be Bozza40(+/-24 months) ?

 

[Rowdey]

NO - people changing their usernames gets confusing

Quite - it's a no from me too.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

No.

Never trust someone that changes their username.

 

[Muzzy]

Can't be arsed to read all the responses... Yes I have slightly altered my username but only to remove the seagull bit...

I would just like to ask... Why is it a pain in the arse for people to change their username? I guess some may not want be recognised because they've been twats in the past and want a fresh start or, are you getting to many requests from members because they didn't think before they signed up?

[MENTION=6886]Bozza[/MENTION]

 

[Charles 'Charley' Charles]

I apologise and I am probably to blame for most of those notifications you have got

All changed now, so no more worrie, mention Kaz as much as you like

 

[Bozza]

Can't be arsed to read all the responses... Yes I have slightly altered my username but only to remove the seagull bit...

I would just like to ask... Why is it a pain in the arse for people to change their username? I guess some may not want be recognised because they've been twats in the past and want a fresh start or, are you getting to many requests from members because they didn't think before they signed up?

[MENTION=6886]Bozza[/MENTION]

Because it's a manual exercise that takes up a few minutes I could use doing something else.

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

No.

Never trust someone that changes their username.

But seriously......i vowed to call our new stadium Falmer,now i find myself calling it the Amex(god knows what will happen when sponsorship changes happen) however i quite like....

GoldWithAmex

 

[Bozza]

Maybe I should just install it for a week, allowing everyone to make 1 and only 1 change, if they want, and then disable it again.

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Maybe I should just install it for a week, allowing everyone to make 1, and only 1 change, if they want and then disable it again.

Perhaps a "pre event" advert,say running for a period of 1 month prior to the facility launch,just so as many can get to use if needed,especially overseas followers and those that work funny/long/forever(moderator's) hours don't miss out.

 

[8ace]

But seriously......i vowed to call our new stadium Falmer,now i find myself calling it the Amex(god knows what will happen when sponsorship changes happen) however i quite like....

GoldWithAmex

Good evening gold, don't go changing

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Good evening gold, don't go changing

Perhaps i should give some more consideration to such actions,still like the Amex,i am new and not,steeped in tradition like your good self,so like the Amex(next commercial name) it's not too bad? oh i don't know...
Hi 8........................

0ace
1ace
2ace
3ace
4ace
5ace
6ace
7ace
8ace........"The original & still the best"
9ace
10ace

 

[8ace]

Perhaps i should give some more consideration to such actions,still like the Amex,i am new and not,steeped in tradition like your good self,so like the Amex(next commercial name) it's not too bad? oh i don't know...
Hi 8........................

0ace
1ace
2ace
3ace
4ace
5ace
6ace
7ace
8ace........"The original & still the best"
9ace
10ace

I'm half tempted to spell my name in a better way:
8Ace
8 Ace
8 ACE
EightAce
Eight Ace
EIGHT ACE
EightAce149

But I like it how it is

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Can I revert back to the name I used between 7.07 and 7.15pm this evening? - Bozza. Or does someone else want it?