Old Users

[lotk.com]

I would like to change my username but the username I want is already taken They have not logged in since 2004. Is there anyway I can request the user to be deleted and then change my login?

 

[Tia Wood]

I hope not.

 

[Stian]

I have the same "problem", but I assumed it wasn't possible. I wanted to change my username to my first name, but there's already a user with that name and he's not been active at all.

 

[chipmeade]

I have the same issue with a bunch of domains I want. Noone is even really using them. Can someone help me?

---------- Post added at 01:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:36 PM ----------

Never mind. I found out all I need to do is file a UDRP and get Andrew Christie on the panel. Thanks.

 

[Area52]

There is a link to a username changes policy in the forum rules #30, but it displays a blank page. :mod:

 

[Theo]

I can feel your pain. I wish I were reborn as Hugh Hefner - heck, even Charlie Sheen looks like a good alternative.

 

[A D]

My feeling on username changes is this:

I understand that the name you pick when you signup may not reflect your future business.
I also understand a name you picked as a 16-20 year old may also not be what you want to be known as later on.
I also know that sometimes you start out as a person doing business and then turn into a business and want your username to match that business.

If a user has 100% feedback rating I am ok with doing a username change based on one of the above scenarios.
I am also ok with giving you a username of a dormant account.

I will never change a username for somone running from a bad reputation they had with the old one, my experience over the last 8-9 years tells me they will just abandon the account and start with a fresh username.

It also has a negative effect on a well know user when they change their username as most people will not relate to who they are.

-=DCG=-

 

[think]

:idea:

I'm thinking of changing my user name this year to my upcoming business name.

Can I sell "Think"?

 

[sunja]

I am also ok with giving you a username of a dormant account.

yikes.

 

[grcorp]

Never mind. I found out all I need to do is file a UDRP and get Andrew Christie on the panel. Thanks.

Someone care to fill me in on the Andrew Christie bit?

---------- Post added at 01:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:30 AM ----------

I am also ok with giving you a username of a dormant account.

Just curious, if they purchased a lifetime membership, does that not contractually bind the forum to maintain the account in the username in which it was established? At what point does the "dormant" status apply?