Username changes - old requests

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Occasionally users feel a need or strong desire to change their usernames.

Some have asked us to do it for them and we generally will make the change for them (though it often takes a while).

A decent number of other users have simply stopped using an old account and created a new one. It is recommended NOT to do this whenever possible, especially as your forum profile gets further tied to other non-forum functionality (like VAPS, etc. etc.).

I'm inclined to publish all before/after name changes, regardless of whether we make the username change or if a user creates a new account. Standard practice for this is still pending.

The bottom line is that we want to officially state that we will in general process non-controversial username requests, especially when a user is willing to be patient.

It takes some effort to change a username, so if you don't have a reason to change it, please don't ask.

If you do wish a username changed, do two things (1). Post in this thread saying you would like a username change (but don't post what you would like it changed too for a variety of reasons including you wouldn't want someone else to register the username and block you), and (2) Send me a private message repeating the request and this time including what you would like your new username to be. You won't receive a response to the private message or other contact until I'm ready to make the change.

It is my plan to let process these change requests once every 2 to 4 months. So unless it is an emergency for some reason, please be patient.

First in line I think is 'dlp' who has recently inquired about a username change.
 
The Jaded Gamer's username was changed to Fatsquatch today.

NES_Dude's username was changed to starwarsarcade today.

Both username changes are logged in their public profile...

Greg
 
Actually, you just made it under the gun.

krakboi's username was changed to RadArcade today.

We'll look at doing some more username requests (if any) later this year.
 
Update:

5 usernames changed today:

The Jaded Gamer's username was changed to Fatsquatch today.
NES_Dude's username was changed to starwarsarcade.
krakboi's username was changed to RadArcade.
ElfShotTheFo's username was changed to ElfShotTheFood.
jowseph's username was changed to jow.

We are pretty much done with all the username changes we are doing in this batch this month.
 
Would like to change my username as well. Thanks



[12/2/09 - Admin changed swolgam to incrediblegamez]
 
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Need to chnge username ASAP

I'd like to change my user name to something less insulting to the arcade preservation society. PM sent.
 
I would like to change my name also. Just to add the rest of the letters now that it will fit.
Also can I combine my old account and new one?
This was my old account started in 2004.
LOGICAL_PSYC

Not a big deal just curious.
Thanks.
 
I need to change my user name and eliminate an unused account. PM will be sent.




[admin: 12/2/09 wolfeel55 has been deleted and merged into his original account wolfeel]
 
I'd like to change if possible. PM sent.
 
yug_ffuts changed to yugfutts by request.
swolgam changed to incrediblegamez by request [also a test of a username longer than 12 characters]
wolfeel55 has been deleted and merged into his original account wolfeel

This post will likely be modified today as we work on some requests.
 
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