3 Suggestions To Changing Usernames

I smell regrets...

Fuck usernames history. I'd rather no username changing at all than to have a username history.

Also, does 2 not exist? I remember a text stating I could only change once a year, but it was a while ago and my memory is bad.

I don't see a need to change usernames more. I mean, I like doing it and do it all the time on steam, but I'm fine not being able to here. The only time I honestly wanted to was stop MrsSadisticChicken from changing to SadisticChicken when name change timer ran down to mess with her, but I didn't want to be SadisticChicken for a year. Would have totally done it for a month tho.

And number 3, theres not so much a reason not to except for possibly the strain it'd put on the site, but with patreon and syncing every 48 hours I doubt it'd be to much. However, theres also not really a reason for. I mean, you can only change your name once a year, I don't know who changes it without thinking about what they really want and searching to make sure it's available.

Edit: #TreeNoB tho.

Tried to change my username to Asshole but it is already taken.

I'm an asshole and I disagree with suggestion 1.

Well, I disagree with 1 and whoever disagrees with me about it is a... plum.

I don't change my name on a whim IRL and I see no need to have to be able to change it here either. But since cg was nice enough to have the feature here one could at least have the patience to wait until they can change it. Maybe you should have waited to change yours when you finally decided on what you wanted to use? If you have OCD then do something about it and don't expect the world to make changes just because you want them to.

It must really be painful to you when you have to use your real name IRL and not be able to sign everything with your current gamertag. 🙄

And yes, I'm an asshole.

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abolish sg username

Assholes will disagree with suggestion 1.

Suggestion: When trying to convince someone of your position, never attack them personally. Stick to outlining an argument and debating the points within. The attention will stick to the points being made, rather than getting derailed.

Just an observation.

I don't want to share my opinion because maybe I'm told i'm an asshole :O

I disagree with suggestion 1.

When usernames can be changed frequently it makes it easier for scammers and trolls. That's a big problem, and means there has to be some restriction in changing usernames.

That being said 1 year is a higher limit than necessary - a month would be plenty, a few months if they wanted to be extra cautious. I could be okay with lowering the forced delay, and I'd be fine with people being able to swap back to an old username immediately via support ticket.

I do prefer being able to recognize people in the forums though, so it's understandable that they want to be restrictive with username changes. Some middle ground can probably be found, if a polite discussion can be had.

Seeing that this is what someone thinks is polite discussion I would rather suggest they just remove the ability to change usernames all together, because I'm an asshole.

Closing this for two reasons:

• Redundancy: A new topic was created that did not openly attack those that hold the opposing opinion of the OP
• Derailing into a shit show. Starting with an attack caused obvious backlash which dragged the entire thread off point.

This thread serves no purpose other than keeping peeps fighting with each other.
General Warning: Keep the next thread civil.