Unused login IDs

- Groucho - · October 7, 2002, 12:28

There is a guy who registered the login ID "Groucho" on May 12, 2000 and used it only once on May 13, 2000. He isn't accepting email so I can't contact him directly. Is there anyway of seeing if he would be willing to drop or change his name so I could use it? I'm tired of the unpronounceable "Echinda" (what was I thinking?).

And what is the policy on changing names, aside from the above? I know that people who constantly morphed (like spinkdookniminfat!ingtons) lead to the name change rules being altered, but the FAQ is silent on the new rules. Is changing even an option anymore?

Ming · October 7, 2002, 12:34

Yes, changing is an option. Under the old software, you even could do it yourself. But now, you need to contact a Admin/mod. In most cases, we make the change.

As far as you wanting Groucho, I'll let the owners answer that one.

rah · October 7, 2002, 13:50

If the owner's decision goes against, you can always try GR0UCH0. It might seem a bit feeble, but what the hey.

Rich

Dauphin · October 7, 2002, 15:10

Are you still updating the name change log? I can name at least one username change not in the log.

Ming · October 7, 2002, 15:24

Yes... I'm still updating the log. However, sometimes there is a reason why one isn't logged

Dauphin · October 7, 2002, 15:33

That's too cryptic.... something to do with DL's? Trial bases? Laziness?

Ming · October 7, 2002, 16:19

Quote:

Originally posted by Sagacious Dolphin
That's too cryptic.... something to do with DL's? Trial bases? Laziness?

None of the three you mention...

Dauphin · October 7, 2002, 17:03

I give up, what is it?

- Groucho - · October 7, 2002, 17:10

Rah's idea is a good one, but which variation?

Grouch0?
GR0UCH0?
Groucheaux?
Grouch?

Ming: I'll pm Dan and Markos re: Groucho and see what they say. If it's a no, I'll let you know what I come up with. Thanks.

Dauphin · October 7, 2002, 17:25

Are spaces valid characters. i.e Is "Groucho-" where "-" denotes a space valid?

Skanky Burns · October 7, 2002, 19:39

Well, we have a space in our names SD.

Not sure if the name can end in that character though.

ixnay · October 7, 2002, 19:40

You could always do

*Groucho*
-=Groucho=-
~Groucho~
Groucho!

- Groucho - · October 7, 2002, 19:54

Well, rather than track down some one-post-wonder I've decided to go with either " Groucho " or "- Groucho -" depending on what the system will accept.

I'll PM ya with the official request, Ming.

Cidifer · October 7, 2002, 20:02

why not just make a new name? I've done that twice already becuase i stopped coming here and ended up forgetting my password, do you just want to keep your post count (which someone would have to look into your profile to see anyway right?) and the date you joined? if so that's kind of sad that people care so much about seeming like they have some kind of seniority on a message board. Maybe I'm the only one who doesn't really care though so I'm probably the abnormal one.

ixnay · October 7, 2002, 20:10

Creating DLs is frowned upon. And yes, you are abnormal.

- Groucho - · October 7, 2002, 20:12

Of course I want to keep my post count - you need five hundred non-OT posts to get a custom avatar and the whole point here is I want my Groucho picture to go with the name. If that makes you sad, well, sorry to make ya weepy, buddy, but I can't be held accountable for trampling such a sensitive soul.

- Groucho - · October 7, 2002, 20:19

Yay! Thanks, Ming.

Ming · October 7, 2002, 20:19

Done...

Tuberski · October 7, 2002, 20:38

That's much better!

Tuberski · October 7, 2002, 20:38

I'm debating changing to Bill the Cat or something similar.

- Groucho - · October 7, 2002, 21:15

Go for it. Cast off the tubers of tyranny.

or something like that.

Dauphin · October 8, 2002, 05:38

Quote:

Originally posted by Skanky Burns
Well, we have a space in our names SD.

Not sure if the name can end in that character though.

You knew that is what I meant. Cheeky git.

I been ommiting lots of in my sentences recently.

Immortal Wombat · October 8, 2002, 07:47

Quote:

Originally posted by Sagacious Dolphin
I give up, what is it?

I'd guess the Muscovite football team is a word flagged on a computer system somewhere, which required a name change, and probably an evasion from the old name completely.

Dauphin · October 8, 2002, 07:56

Was a cartoon marsupial in trouble with the owner of the aforementioned computer system?

Am I going to be dragged away for asking too many questions?

Immortal Wombat · October 8, 2002, 09:00

no and no

Dauphin · October 8, 2002, 09:04

The you haven't answered the question I posed to Ming. Why is the change not registered? And why is getting a straight answer so difficult?

Ming · October 8, 2002, 12:13

Quote:

Originally posted by Sagacious Dolphin
The you haven't answered the question I posed to Ming. Why is the change not registered? And why is getting a straight answer so difficult?

Let me be blunt then... It's none of your business

Dauphin · October 8, 2002, 13:29

Curioser and curioser.

But I respect that.

Bugs ****ing Bunny · October 8, 2002, 14:50

Probably because the name requested is something derogatory, rude or libellous.

Ming · October 8, 2002, 14:59

Quote:

Originally posted by Ron Jeremy
Probably because the name requested is something derogatory, rude or libellous.

If it really was, we wouldn't allow the name change