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24 Jul 2012, 9:11 pm

I wish I could change my username. Like myspace, you could change your display name. I'd like to do that.



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24 Jul 2012, 11:06 pm

That is currently not possible (by design). And likely never will be possible. Changing usernames is designed to be something not easily done.


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25 Jul 2012, 4:52 am

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20 Aug 2012, 3:56 pm

Why has it been made so we can't change it? I'm beginning to regret using my normal online name. I spend all my time social networking, and getting into arguments, I'd hate for someone I talk to online to find this. I'm fairly open about most things, I just don't want strangers on the Internet using private things to their advantage.


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20 Aug 2012, 4:51 pm

SteffiTheSmile wrote:
Why has it been made so we can't change it? I'm beginning to regret using my normal online name. I spend all my time social networking, and getting into arguments, I'd hate for someone I talk to online to find this. I'm fairly open about most things, I just don't want strangers on the Internet using private things to their advantage.


It is the way most internet forums are. I don't wish to sound unsympathetic but you should have thought about your username before using the same one here too. Anyone typing it into Google will likely find every forum you participate in if you use it on multiple forums. Not a wise move. Too late now.



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20 Aug 2012, 5:05 pm

SteffiTheSmile wrote:
Why has it been made so we can't change it? I'm beginning to regret using my normal online name. I spend all my time social networking, and getting into arguments, I'd hate for someone I talk to online to find this. I'm fairly open about most things, I just don't want strangers on the Internet using private things to their advantage.


It be wise to start using different usernames for each forums and websites you go to and use a totally different screen name for your IMs. I would also recommend getting a new email address and only use it for real life, never use it online when you register on forums or even post it in public. That way you make it more difficult for people to look you up when they wish to type in your username. It may be too late now but it's not too late to start when you register in the future on another forum. Not too late to get a new screen name of course.


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20 Aug 2012, 5:18 pm

Thanks for the advice :). I already do, do that, but didn't think I'd end up posting such private things on this website :/. I knew what I was doing when I was doing it, I just wasn't going to let anyone stop me from doing, what I wanted to do. Does that make sense? :S


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20 Aug 2012, 5:23 pm

TallyMan wrote:
SteffiTheSmile wrote:
Why has it been made so we can't change it? I'm beginning to regret using my normal online name. I spend all my time social networking, and getting into arguments, I'd hate for someone I talk to online to find this. I'm fairly open about most things, I just don't want strangers on the Internet using private things to their advantage.


It is the way most internet forums are. I don't wish to sound unsympathetic but you should have thought about your username before using the same one here too. Anyone typing it into Google will likely find every forum you participate in if you use it on multiple forums. Not a wise move. Too late now.

Really? I've been able to change my name on every other forum I use.
I know this, I used my normal name, because I thought I might make friends on here, and thought it would make it easier for them to find me on other websites. I did think about people being able to find me through Google, but didn't think I'd end up wanting to post such personal things.


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20 Aug 2012, 7:47 pm

TallyMan wrote:
SteffiTheSmile wrote:
Why has it been made so we can't change it? I'm beginning to regret using my normal online name. I spend all my time social networking, and getting into arguments, I'd hate for someone I talk to online to find this. I'm fairly open about most things, I just don't want strangers on the Internet using private things to their advantage.


It is the way most internet forums are. I don't wish to sound unsympathetic but you should have thought about your username before using the same one here too. Anyone typing it into Google will likely find every forum you participate in if you use it on multiple forums. Not a wise move. Too late now.


So everyone knows that I was banned from RailPage for being a t**tstain...

Grand.


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21 Aug 2012, 4:03 am

bcousins wrote:
TallyMan wrote:
SteffiTheSmile wrote:
Why has it been made so we can't change it? I'm beginning to regret using my normal online name. I spend all my time social networking, and getting into arguments, I'd hate for someone I talk to online to find this. I'm fairly open about most things, I just don't want strangers on the Internet using private things to their advantage.


It is the way most internet forums are. I don't wish to sound unsympathetic but you should have thought about your username before using the same one here too. Anyone typing it into Google will likely find every forum you participate in if you use it on multiple forums. Not a wise move. Too late now.


So everyone knows that I was banned from RailPage for being a t**tstain...

Grand.


Yes. Everyone in the whole wide world pays attention to you, because you're just that fascinating.


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21 Aug 2012, 9:54 am

bcousins wrote:
TallyMan wrote:
SteffiTheSmile wrote:
Why has it been made so we can't change it? I'm beginning to regret using my normal online name. I spend all my time social networking, and getting into arguments, I'd hate for someone I talk to online to find this. I'm fairly open about most things, I just don't want strangers on the Internet using private things to their advantage.


It is the way most internet forums are. I don't wish to sound unsympathetic but you should have thought about your username before using the same one here too. Anyone typing it into Google will likely find every forum you participate in if you use it on multiple forums. Not a wise move. Too late now.


So everyone knows that I was banned from RailPage for being a t**tstain...

Grand.


Now I know.


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21 Aug 2012, 10:55 pm

Who_Am_I wrote:
bcousins wrote:
TallyMan wrote:
SteffiTheSmile wrote:
Why has it been made so we can't change it? I'm beginning to regret using my normal online name. I spend all my time social networking, and getting into arguments, I'd hate for someone I talk to online to find this. I'm fairly open about most things, I just don't want strangers on the Internet using private things to their advantage.


It is the way most internet forums are. I don't wish to sound unsympathetic but you should have thought about your username before using the same one here too. Anyone typing it into Google will likely find every forum you participate in if you use it on multiple forums. Not a wise move. Too late now.


So everyone knows that I was banned from RailPage for being a t**tstain...

Grand.


Yes. Everyone in the whole wide world pays attention to you, because you're just that fascinating.


Wow - Nice sarcasm


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21 Aug 2012, 11:09 pm

My point still stands: most people are not interested enough in you (or just about anyone else) that they will investigate everything done by people with your username. I bet that the only people who are aware of you "being a tw*tstain" on that forum are those who've read this thread: not even close to being "everyone".


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21 Aug 2012, 11:12 pm

Who_Am_I wrote:
My point still stands: most people are not interested enough in you (or just about anyone else) that they will investigate everything done by people with your username. I bet that the only people who are aware of you "being a tw*tstain" on that forum are those who've read this thread: not even close to being "everyone".


My point stands that it is possible that people *do* know.


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21 Aug 2012, 11:31 pm

Of course it's possible, just most likely not as many as you're worrying it is.


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22 Aug 2012, 11:31 am

You don't know how many I'm worrying. I know most people aren't that bothered, but I've come across quite a few who are.


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