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Neptunus · 07-28-2009, 10:20 PM

Are name changes permitted now?

Still Waters · 07-28-2009, 10:38 PM

From what I understand most name changes aren't allowed but I think I saw something about PM'ing Drew and if it's a good reason he might allow it. Course the problem becomes what does he consider a "good reason".

Neptunus · 07-28-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Still Waters

From what I understand most name changes aren't allowed but I think I saw something about PM'ing Drew and if it's a good reason he might allow it. Course the problem becomes what does he consider a "good reason".

Ah, maybe that's why one prominent member got to change her name.

Still Waters · 07-28-2009, 11:15 PM

Okay-now I'm really,really curious!

millenniumman75 · 07-28-2009, 11:28 PM

We are not allowed to change usernames.
That ability went away with the software upgrade some time ago.
Moderators can no longer do it.
We have also had to crack down and even ban people trying to get around this with multiple usernames.

Neptunus · 07-28-2009, 11:33 PM

Eh, I assure you, the software permits it. Read this thread to see what I mean: http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/...ins-why-68744/

No biggie, I guess... 'twas just curious.

Amocholes · 07-29-2009, 02:24 AM

What he meant was that only the Admin has the permissions needed dto perform name changes.

WineKitty · 07-29-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoebus

Ah, maybe that's why one prominent member got to change her name.

Wow, really? I am prominent??

I had no idea.

I am really sorry that there if there is some kind of animosity about this. Precisely what Drew brought up in his response. See "alternatives to banning" thread.

The thing is I plead my case to Drew, including my personal reasons that I do not feel compelled to share with everyone, on why I wanted my name changed. I also didnt change my identity per se; everyone knows Penny is winekitty. The avatar style is the same. The post count is the same. While I may have opened the door for limited name changing, I can assure you I have no special "in" with anyone of the management team.

And if this causes Drew or any mod any static, then I am really sorry. I didnt just change my name to change; I truly had a reason.

Neptunus · 07-29-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WineKitty

Wow, really? I am prominent??

I had no idea.

By prominent, I meant long-term and active.

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I am really sorry that there if there is some kind of animosity about this. Precisely what Drew brought up in his response. See "alternatives to banning" thread.

No animosity...I don't even know you. It was a legitimate question.

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While I may have opened the door for limited name changing, I can assure you I have no special "in" with anyone of the management team.

I could care less if you do, just want the same rights for everyone else. I'm sure you had a *really* good reason.

millenniumman75 · 07-29-2009, 02:47 PM

Some of those name changes you are referring to happened before it was prohibited. Nubly is an example of that - the veterans here know his original name.

Neptunus · 07-29-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by millenniumman75

Some of those name changes you are referring to happened before it was prohibited. Nubly is an example of that - the veterans here know his original name.

Actually, no, that's not the case. *sigh* Forget I even brought it up.

WineKitty · 07-29-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoebus

I could care less

You could?

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if you do, just want the same rights for everyone else. I'm sure you had a *really* good reason.

You cared enough to post about it, and I am sorry if you feel that way. I simply stated my case that is all. If you want to plead you case the way I did, feel free to do so. I dont feel compelled to share my case with all of SAS. I have shared with Drew and a few others. I really did have a good *really* good reason. I have never changed my name in five years. And I am still not changing my *identity*. Post count and all remains the same.

And again, sorry to the mods and Drew if this causes problems.

And I know the former name of NUBLY... bwahahahaha.

Amocholes · 07-29-2009, 04:13 PM

This thread has progressed far enough.

Drew · 07-30-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoebus

I could care less if you do, just want the same rights for everyone else. I'm sure you had a *really* good reason.

This was exactly my concern with allowing name changes in certain circumstances. I even expressed this in the other thread:

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Originally Posted by Drew

I understand where you are coming from.

The issue with this is then the policy becomes quite subjective in terms of what names changes are allowed and what aren't. The more subjectivity, the more complaints.

Here's what I'm going to do, though. I'll update the thread and let people know that the majority of name changes will not be allowed, but if one feels they have a good reason for the name change they can PM me and I'll consider it.

The reason the individual you are talking about changed her name is between me and her and anyone else she wants to tell.

If you feel you have a good reason (and yes, I understand that is subjective), then feel free to contact me.

07-28-2009, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Neptunus Status: Authenticating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Gender: Female Posts: 2,841	Name changes? Are name changes permitted now? __________________ "When I stand before thee at the day's end, thou shalt see my scars and know that I had my wounds and also my healing." ~Rabindranath Tagore "Being gentle means forgiving yourself when you mess up. We should learn from our mistakes, but we shouldn't beat the tar out of ourselves over them. The past is just that, past. Learn what went wrong and why. Make amends if you need to. Then drop it and move on." ---Sean Covey

07-28-2009, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Still Waters Status: Lost And Unaccounted For Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stuck in the Lost and Found Gender: Female Posts: 668	From what I understand most name changes aren't allowed but I think I saw something about PM'ing Drew and if it's a good reason he might allow it. Course the problem becomes what does he consider a "good reason". __________________ I knew a man who lived in fear It was huge,it was angry,it was drawing near Behind his house,a secret place Was the shadow of the demon he could never face. He tells the world that it's sleeping But as the night came 'round I heard it's lonely sound It wasn't roaring,it was weeping. - Weeping - Josh Groban

07-28-2009, 11:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Still Waters Status: Lost And Unaccounted For Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stuck in the Lost and Found Gender: Female Posts: 668	Okay-now I'm really,really curious! __________________ I knew a man who lived in fear It was huge,it was angry,it was drawing near Behind his house,a secret place Was the shadow of the demon he could never face. He tells the world that it's sleeping But as the night came 'round I heard it's lonely sound It wasn't roaring,it was weeping. - Weeping - Josh Groban

07-28-2009, 11:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
millenniumman75 Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dayton-Cincinnati, OH Gender: Male Age: 34 Posts: 38,682	We are not allowed to change usernames. That ability went away with the software upgrade some time ago. Moderators can no longer do it. We have also had to crack down and even ban people trying to get around this with multiple usernames. __________________ millenniumman75 You are a success story waiting to happen! Live and let live VACUUMS more than a Hoover.... Live and HELP live is better!

07-28-2009, 11:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Neptunus Status: Authenticating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Gender: Female Posts: 2,841	Eh, I assure you, the software permits it. Read this thread to see what I mean: http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/...ins-why-68744/ No biggie, I guess... 'twas just curious. __________________ "When I stand before thee at the day's end, thou shalt see my scars and know that I had my wounds and also my healing." ~Rabindranath Tagore "Being gentle means forgiving yourself when you mess up. We should learn from our mistakes, but we shouldn't beat the tar out of ourselves over them. The past is just that, past. Learn what went wrong and why. Make amends if you need to. Then drop it and move on." ---Sean Covey

07-29-2009, 02:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Amocholes Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hello my freaky darlings! Gender: Male Age: 49 Posts: 12,599	What he meant was that only the Admin has the permissions needed dto perform name changes. __________________ In the kingdom of the blind, the one legged man is king.

07-29-2009, 02:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
millenniumman75 Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dayton-Cincinnati, OH Gender: Male Age: 34 Posts: 38,682	Some of those name changes you are referring to happened before it was prohibited. Nubly is an example of that - the veterans here know his original name. __________________ millenniumman75 You are a success story waiting to happen! Live and let live VACUUMS more than a Hoover.... Live and HELP live is better!

07-29-2009, 04:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Amocholes Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hello my freaky darlings! Gender: Male Age: 49 Posts: 12,599	This thread has progressed far enough. __________________ In the kingdom of the blind, the one legged man is king.