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    I have one matching sock PhoenixAsh's Avatar
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    Default Name change idea

    I was reading the announcements and I had an idea.

    What if every three months or so a thread was made in GC taking requests for name changes and left open for a week say. Then a limited (predecided) number were taken and announced. That would mean members could keep track of who's who, and admins would have an easier time making and monitoring changes.

    I know this could result in people making requests for the sake of it, but if a limit is put on the number taken, and people are only allowed to request every other thread it should keep numbers down. A waiting list system could be used for people rejected first time if there is a rush.

    I don't know if name changes are a hassle at all or not, but I thought I'd mention it.

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    Its not really a big deal; we already put a "Formerly" field in profiles to try and make it easier for people to keep track.

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    Nah. People like to change their names at different times. Doing this would remove the spontinaety of things.

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    Plus it would make confusing people much more difficult.

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    just pick a good name when you register and then it won't be a problem.

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    Or you could be like me and pick a bad name but stick with it.

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    that's the spirit!!

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