how to name change?

butchvrs · 23-09-2006, 21:12

Hi all,
Iv'e been a member for some time but don't get online that often. My problem is when I registered I chose my user name at some haste (butchvrs), now in hindsight, I think it's a bit how shall we say? Not manly! And would like to change it, the question is how to.
CheeRS
Andy

Quinten · 23-09-2006, 21:26

I'm sorry to say that we do not change usernames anymore. Don't worry about it.

Lummox · 23-09-2006, 21:28

Whats wrong with Butch anyhow? I think its a 'nice' name.

butchvrs · 23-09-2006, 22:01

By "nice " do you mean "pink"!
CheeRS
Andy

Lummox · 23-09-2006, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by butchvrs

By "nice " do you mean "pink"!
CheeRS
Andy

lol.

Butch reminds me of Pulp Fiction and the way the taxi driver says it when shes transporting Bruce Willis after wining his fight.

Buuuuttchh.

Dr Zoidberg · 23-09-2006, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quinten

I'm sorry to say that we do not change usernames anymore. Don't worry about it.

Any reason why not?

Lummox · 23-09-2006, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

Any reason why not?

I remember reading something a while back. Too many people doing it at one time IIRC and it muddled the board up somewhat and it was difficult to contol from an admin point of view.

So the rule was laid down, everyone equal.

postmanpat · 23-09-2006, 22:08

Pay £12 and you can go green

HTH Ducky

:

pixi · 23-09-2006, 22:12

It is very manly, if you are female

heresmo · 24-09-2006, 13:27

Hopefully it's only a temporary no-no whilst upgrades are in progress as I can think of several valid reason why one might want to change a username. I guess most servers offer multiple e-mail address options, so could perhaps re-register?

The Forum rules say that you are not allowed to have two usernames, but if you are a genuine person and in any case wanted to quit using an existing name, then I don't think that'd be morally wrong. (The beanstalks who want to play silly-b's can usually be spotted fairly quickly methinks.)

Would like to hear if it is a permanent restriction though...

Regards
Mo

postmanpat · 24-09-2006, 13:36

In all fairness surely it would be better to let the Guy change his username than to have him leave the site? Can this not be made a privelage of freedom? so long as mods agree with the change first?

Dr Zoidberg · 24-09-2006, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

I remember reading something a while back. Too many people doing it at one time IIRC and it muddled the board up somewhat and it was difficult to contol from an admin point of view.

So the rule was laid down, everyone equal.

Trouble is , if someone joins then for whatever reason their old username isn't suitable any more they can't get it changed and they can't just sign up with a new ID as that's also against the rules and would lead to them being banned.

Not an ideal situation IMO

andy2407 · 24-09-2006, 14:14

I'm sure i read (in response to a previous request) that name changes are not a two minute job for the mods. Something about having to run lots of scripts etc (whatever that means).
Having said that unless I start calling myself Andrea at weekends, or change my birthdate from 24th July, I think I'm pretty safe with andy2407

devonutopia · 24-09-2006, 14:48

I would have thought for new users, they would simply get around the no name change policy by PM'ing a mod saying please remove (in this case) "butchvrs" from the membership list and then just re-sign up with a well thought out ID?

I'd like to change mine. please remove "devonutopia" and I'll rejoin up.

(and if anyone is silly enough to see this as a serious statement.....

)

Mr Grumpy · 24-09-2006, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy2407

I'm sure i read (in response to a previous request) that gender changes are not a two minute job for the mods.
Having said that I call myself Andrea at weekends. I think I'm pretty safe.

Sorry, couldn't resist.
( I thought you were dancing a bit close though

)

ChrisRs · 24-09-2006, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by postmanpat

Pay £12 and you can go green

HTH Ducky

:

Kettles calling the pot black????

Have you got yours sorted yet??

Mr Grumpy · 24-09-2006, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRs

Kettles calling the pot black????
Have you got yours sorted yet??

The cheque is in the post.....
So he'll probably nick it

postmanpat · 24-09-2006, 19:23

Did I say I wanted to change my name

maybe when I pass the brain surgery course, day release from't post office

I don't know all these ersatz yorkshire men throwing their money about and none in my direction, got to live up to the family motto, "owt for nowt, and we'll have it"

Cheque will be in the post as soon as I can get me quill sharpened, and our lass to part with a drop of claret

postmanpat · 24-09-2006, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

The cheque is in the post.....
So he'll probably nick it

You,ve been watching too much channel 4

Mr Grumpy · 24-09-2006, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by postmanpat

You,ve been watching too much channel 4

No frownies please, it's Sunday, the day of lighthearted banter, rebuilding fences, drinking too much and burning the Yorkshires.
And directing risible comments at paupers and fules

( Channel 4? I'm not allowed to watch tv as long as there is a soap opera impending anywhere on any tv channel.

)

postmanpat · 24-09-2006, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

And directing risible comments at paupers and fules

Ah you know me so well

butchvrs · 25-09-2006, 09:22

I certainly started a debate here, looks like I'll stick with"butchvrs" then, and in answer to being female I'm not, I'm a 43yr old 16 stone Firefighter and married with 2 kids, and I've never worn womens clothes (well not out anyway, no matter what it looks like on the video!)
CheeRS all
Andy

ric04vrs · 25-09-2006, 10:26

when did the rule change re the change of user names ?

***ncarring*** · 25-09-2006, 10:35

There is no rule. We used to do the odd name change as a favour when people really really didn't like their existing one, or had a good reason to change it. However it takes hours, not minutes, and carries a risk of corruption to the database as it's a process that has to run uninterrupted in a terminal window.

The fashion for name changes got too popular, and so we decided we won't do them any more - simple as that. And yes, it's permanent.

If you really really don't like your name, register a new one, and PM a mod to tell them you've done so. We'll ban your old one, and you can carry on as normal.

Hope that makes things clear.

23-09-2006, 21:12	#1
butchvrs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gloucester Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	how to name change? Hi all, Iv'e been a member for some time but don't get online that often. My problem is when I registered I chose my user name at some haste (butchvrs), now in hindsight, I think it's a bit how shall we say? Not manly! And would like to change it, the question is how to. CheeRS Andy

23-09-2006, 21:26	#2
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,030 Thanks: 24 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Re: how to name change? I'm sorry to say that we do not change usernames anymore. Don't worry about it. __________________ Awooga!!!

23-09-2006, 21:28	#3
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,299 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 735 Times in 617 Posts	Re: how to name change? Whats wrong with Butch anyhow? I think its a 'nice' name. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

23-09-2006, 22:01	#4
butchvrs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gloucester Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: how to name change? By "nice " do you mean "pink"! CheeRS Andy

23-09-2006, 22:12	#9
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,290 Thanks: 105 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: how to name change? It is very manly, if you are female __________________

24-09-2006, 13:27	#10
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,540 Thanks: 50 Thanked 141 Times in 121 Posts	Re: how to name change? Hopefully it's only a temporary no-no whilst upgrades are in progress as I can think of several valid reason why one might want to change a username. I guess most servers offer multiple e-mail address options, so could perhaps re-register? The Forum rules say that you are not allowed to have two usernames, but if you are a genuine person and in any case wanted to quit using an existing name, then I don't think that'd be morally wrong. (The beanstalks who want to play silly-b's can usually be spotted fairly quickly methinks.) Would like to hear if it is a permanent restriction though... Regards Mo __________________

24-09-2006, 14:14	#13
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 59 Thanked 219 Times in 177 Posts	Re: how to name change? I'm sure i read (in response to a previous request) that name changes are not a two minute job for the mods. Something about having to run lots of scripts etc (whatever that means). Having said that unless I start calling myself Andrea at weekends, or change my birthdate from 24th July, I think I'm pretty safe with andy2407 __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

24-09-2006, 14:48	#14
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,069 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	Re: how to name change? I would have thought for new users, they would simply get around the no name change policy by PM'ing a mod saying please remove (in this case) "butchvrs" from the membership list and then just re-sign up with a well thought out ID? I'd like to change mine. please remove "devonutopia" and I'll rejoin up. (and if anyone is silly enough to see this as a serious statement..... ) __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video! Last edited by devonutopia; 24-09-2006 at 14:49.

25-09-2006, 09:22	#22
butchvrs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gloucester Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: how to name change? I certainly started a debate here, looks like I'll stick with"butchvrs" then, and in answer to being female I'm not, I'm a 43yr old 16 stone Firefighter and married with 2 kids, and I've never worn womens clothes (well not out anyway, no matter what it looks like on the video!) CheeRS all Andy

25-09-2006, 10:26	#23
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,157 Thanks: 31 Thanked 187 Times in 181 Posts	Re: how to name change? when did the rule change re the change of user names ? __________________ not so bored now

25-09-2006, 10:35	#24
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,949 Thanks: 16 Thanked 94 Times in 77 Posts	Re: how to name change? There is no rule. We used to do the odd name change as a favour when people really really didn't like their existing one, or had a good reason to change it. However it takes hours, not minutes, and carries a risk of corruption to the database as it's a process that has to run uninterrupted in a terminal window. The fashion for name changes got too popular, and so we decided we won't do them any more - simple as that. And yes, it's permanent. If you really really don't like your name, register a new one, and PM a mod to tell them you've done so. We'll ban your old one, and you can carry on as normal. Hope that makes things clear. __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

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