Names

AlienMagi · #1 10-27-2007, 09:30 AM

Err dude how do I change the name??(I won't change it but if I will...)

***Wil*** · #2 10-27-2007, 10:15 AM

Which name is ‘the name’? If you mean your Oddworld Forums username, you cannot change that, and you asked the question in the wrong place.

AlienMagi · #3 10-27-2007, 12:55 PM

1.Ok thanx for info.
2.Sorry for asking here.
3.Last think...I remember Nate was once Nate_dog_woof...How did he change??

Slaveless · #4 10-27-2007, 02:00 PM

He has that power. Global Moderators and Administors have the ability to change someone's name. Being that Nate is a Global Moderator, he can change his own name.

***Wil*** · #5 10-27-2007, 02:47 PM

Oops, I copied Slaveless’s post here forgetting I’d be unable to edit out the irrelevant bits having done so.

Slaveless · #6 10-27-2007, 03:04 PM

I guess I will have to edit that out, for sake of relevence...

***Wil*** · #7 10-27-2007, 05:56 PM

That, and for the sake of people who might start to question your sanity.

***Nate*** · #8 10-27-2007, 07:55 PM

Occassionally we will allow someone to change their name. Generally that happens because they just joined and realised that they made a poor choice (possibly because someone else has a similar name). Very rarely we will allow a respected member who has been here for several years to change their name; we prefer not to do this because it confuses people and mucks up the flow of old threads.

Havoc · #9 10-28-2007, 03:31 PM

Besides even Nate had to get 'approval' from the big boss so that goes to show you how exclusive this is.

Bullet Magnet · #10 10-28-2007, 04:08 PM

There's no way Big Al would have said no to that though.

***Alcar*** · #11 10-28-2007, 06:19 PM

I can't remember if he asked or not. I think it was just whether he should capitalise the 'n' or not

He pretty much has free reign.

Alcar...

Leto · #12 10-29-2007, 01:11 AM

You could just be a total bastard and start a new account with the same sig/avatar ala Esus and whatever his other name was. He were cool.

Feel free to edit this post/ban me at your leisure, chaps.

***Nate*** · #13 10-29-2007, 06:41 AM

Not before I ban anyone who tries that stunt, block their IP and burn down their dog's kennel.

Mutual Friend · #14 10-29-2007, 04:27 PM

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You could just be a total bastard and start a new account with the same sig/avatar ala Esus and whatever his other name was. He were cool.

I think that was because of some technical reason. I dunno. It was technical. I forget.

Jordan · #15 10-29-2007, 04:36 PM

I was advised to ask here if I could have my name changed to just Jordan. What do you guys think?

Havoc · #16 10-29-2007, 06:26 PM

I say go for it.

***Nate*** · #17 10-29-2007, 08:11 PM

Official Channels would be to send me or Alcar a PM. Then we'll discuss it amongst ourselves and get back to you.

Salamander · #18 10-29-2007, 10:13 PM

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I was advised to ask here if I could have my name changed to just Jordan. What do you guys think?

No.

10 Characters.

***Alcar*** · #19 10-30-2007, 12:47 AM

He did

I asked him to post in FS&H, and see what the general reaction was

Alcar...

Hobo · #20 10-30-2007, 03:09 AM

Let him change it!

***Wil*** · #21 10-30-2007, 09:24 AM

I read about Jordan’s proposed name change in EL first, but I think it’s only fair to support it publicly, because I like it.

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I think it’s a good move. Removing any combination of underscores and Internet/text/skater alternative spelling from a username is an inherently beneficial procedure.

I believe Esus’s second account was Shrink. I miss Esus as a member.

AlienMagi · #22 10-30-2007, 02:11 PM

Yes I think Jordan is better...

moxco · #23 10-30-2007, 11:39 PM

I've always wanted to change my username....

***Nate*** · #24 10-31-2007, 02:19 AM

Errr... no. You haven't been here long enough.

In any case, such requests should be made via PM and future threads about this will be ignored.