Feature Username Changes...

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by digitalpoint, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. #1
    It's now possible to change your username here.

    There are a few things to note...

    • It costs $25 (this is mainly to prevent the majority of people doing it since it puts unwanted loads on the DB server, and I'd still rather people didn't do it).
    • If you change your username, people will still know who you were. Your username history will show on your profile forever.
    • People will STILL know if you changed your username without visiting your profile, because for the first 90 days of your username change, your username will show as italic.
    • You may change your username no more than once every 90 days.

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/payments.php
     
    Last edited: Oct 15, 2009
    digitalpoint, Oct 15, 2009 IP
  2. Cameljourney

    Cameljourney Prominent Member

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    How to do it?? Contact the Mods??
     
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  3. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    arpitagarwal82 Notable Member

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    #4
    Username striked for 90 days is a great feature.
    Why can we see the username striked in that sample profile?
     
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  5. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #5
    Because it wasn't a
    paid change. I did it (as an admin).
     
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  6. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #6
    lol at the strike though the name. It kinda looks like you're banned. I saw you were testing it out before, was wondering what the heck was up. You banned yourself, hey? :)
     
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  7. ads2help

    ads2help Peon

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    #7
    I would like to see some examples of the strikethrough first. Any example? Let's wait :D

    I feel like ordering this. *still thinking of a new name*

    The 90 days thing is a good idea because it helps my client to recognise me.
     
    ads2help, Oct 15, 2009 IP
  8. Helvetii

    Helvetii Notable Member

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    #8
    Actually your new username will have the strike through :eek:
     
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    mdvasanth86 Notable Member

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    #9
    It would be better if there is a one time change and a one time fee associated with it.

    Also, If i change it for once now to say "abc", then to "xyz" and then again to "pqr" and then subsequently i unsubscribe, what will be my username???


    Will it be the present username, abc or pqr ???
     
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    Helvetii Notable Member

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    ^^ It's a one time fee rather than a subscription. $25 and you get the new username forever :eek:
     
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  11. mdvasanth86

    mdvasanth86 Notable Member

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    ^^ Hey ! Thats cool.
    I got it wrong. Thanks!
     
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    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    #12
    is the username change permanent or only works for 90 days and then rolls back to the previous username?
    This might sound like a strange question, but it says 90 days near the username change, so this is weird.
     
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    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    Woohoo! Just paid for the username change and looks like it was changed already... have been waiting for this for over a year now.
    what's up with that cross line though, when will it disappear?
     
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  14. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #14
    After 90 days. Check first post of this thread.

    DON.
     
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    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    #15
    What the heck? Man I should read the terms before buying :eek:. That's totally unfair, people would think you're banned or something like that. I don't mind having a line displayed in my signature or profile with "formerly known as Michael_Goldman", but this is just really bad.
    Shawn, please reconsider this, or I'd rather have my previous username back then.
     
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  16. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #16
    You need to read terms before buying that :rolleyes: Its your fault because everything clearly indicated.

    DON.
     
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    DomainMagnate Illustrious Member

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    #17
    I admitted that's my fault in the previous post, but this is seriously wrong, no one is gonna buy it like that and no other forum does anything similar. Marking everyone who changes username as a spammer? You tell me how fair is that.

    So I'd like to either roll the change back to prev username or have that line removed today please.
     
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  18. MhW

    MhW Active Member

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    #18
    In my opinion, an Italic username would probably look better then strike-through - it does look a little misleading.

    Or hey, even flashing! :D. Wouldn't that look nice and professional :rolleyes:
     
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    TikTok Peon

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    #19
    I actually think the strike-thru draws more attention to your name, hence people will look at it, click on it, and possibly generate more business for you.

    People on this forum know that red means banned, except for the stupid ones. And who wants to do business with stupid people?

    *also keep in mind that you are paying for the time, effort, and resources to change the name, as it's a service being performed, not a feature.
     
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    #20
    ^^ I second that, who minds a strikethrough? It looks kinda cool IMO. :)
     
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