Update: Username Policy

[RedStarRocket91]

As of this weekend, we're going to be making some alterations to our policy on members' usernames and username changes. Although we believe that over 99% of our users will be unaffected by the new policy, we recommend familiarising yourself with them anyway.

 

These changes are as follows:

• Previously, members were allowed to alter their name three times per month. In the future, members will be able to change their names twice in every two-month period.
• Previously, members were allowed to use special symbols in their usernames. In the future, members will be restricted to alphanumeric characters only.

For most members, this means that you're essentially restricted to one name change per month. The reason we've chosen to define it as twice per two months instead is so that if you make a name change you're unhappy with, you won't have to wait another month or contact a member of the moderating team in order to change it back. Any members currently using special characters in their usernames will not be required to change them, although we would strongly recommend doing so, as continued use of non-alphanumeric symbology may adversely affect your ability to receive site Awards.

 

The reasons these changes are being made are twofold. The first is that frequent name changes or special symbols can adversely affect the moderating team's ability to track individual members and undertake moderation (whether positive or negative) as necessary; the second is that frequent name changes or special symbols can cause issues with our bulk Award system, and potentially prevent qualifying members from receiving any Awards which are handed out to more than one person at a time (e.g. the Top 15 and Gamer Awards).

 

While we hope you'll agree with these changes, if you have any questions or concerns this thread will remain open, so please don't hesitate to post below.

[BeckoningZebra1]

Not only is this good for the Moderators, it'll also help members remember each other in the shoutbox more easily.  I especially like the new alphanumerical policy. 10/10 Rule Amendment.

[Silent Orbis]

Ugghhh... 2 name changes over two months? A little too tight, no? But understanding how it helps the moderating team, I'm willing to make that sacrifice.

[Mr Biggles]

Yay.

I've seen so many name changes this week when i've logged on, its hard to keep up tbh.

so yay!

[HIWBC]

I think this is a really good thing, not only does it help out the moderators but it also helps me know who people actually are .

[TDM]

*Waits for JL to come in ranting*

 

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Well, Either way. This is a good choice in my opinion. As it gives the staff an easier time to locate members for whatever the purpose may be, but also because some members change their name too frequently and it can become tough to figure out who is who.

 

On a side note, It is also nice to see the no special symbolism rule come into place, as some moderators may not have the appropriate keyboard to use alt coding with. Alt codes usually apply the symbol. For example: Alt + 1/END on the number pad makes - ☺

 

Glad to see a new rule which brings some more organization into play. Good job guys!

 

*Looks at post likes* I gotta say Red, It's funny how mainly staff like it so far.

[Composite Armour]

Damn, this will surely affect my sudden name-changing plans!

 

But seriously, how will JL take this?

[Melody]

Meh, no big deal. I don't change my name anyway.

[Yoshi1176]

This is a good rule, it gets annoying sometimes guessing who is who everyday.

[Rue]

Sounds fair to me!

[Is not JL]

I was gonna change my name to reflect how this is a great policy

 

but then i couldn't

 

 

Although we believe that over 99% of our users will be unaffected by the new policy

I wonder who the 1% is

Edited May 17, 2014 by ♥ Yoko ♥

[Buns]

I dislike this because now I don't have a new JL name every month.

 

Me angry 

[Mothy]

Im fine with that, I like my name, and I don't plan on changing it any time soon :3

[Caboose The Ace]

Staff conspiracy 4.0

 

The staff are clearly doing this so they can take control of the members.

 

Anyway I don't mind this much, Not like I will be changing my name anymore.

[Surveillance]

Self expression fades away with the right provocation. 

 

Sorry JL, wish you luck.

[Ardent Prayer]

I like this rule. Two name changes fit well with this. As long as it affects the moderation in a positive way, I can take this.

[Jack Of Harts]

Good. I hate when people use special characters (even though I have done so in the past) because it makes searching for them very difficult.

[The Director]

I haven't changed my own name since I became The Director.

 

#TheMoreYouKnow

[Is not JL]

Good. I hate when people use special characters (even though I have done so in the past) because it makes searching for them very difficult.

This is what I don't get. How is it hard? All you need to do is type in the part of the name that doesn't have the special characters. O.o

[The Director]

This is what I don't get. How is it hard? All you need to do is type in the part of the name that doesn't have the special characters. O.o

Unless there is no part of the name without the special characters. Or if it's a name that has a special character every 2 characters.

[Ranger Intel]

I agree with these rules. It'll make things far easier for the Staff and Members to find each other quicker.

 

Have fun JL.

[Jack Of Harts]

This is what I don't get. How is it hard? All you need to do is type in the part of the name that doesn't have the special characters. O.o

What if the whole name is made of special characters?

[Guts]

Seems fair enough

[ShadowFiend216]

I like this rule. Two name changes fit well with this. As long as it affects the moderation in a positive way, I can take this.

Hey! No! There's only room for one person to type in lime!

[Coldfreeze]

Finally I can remember people, great rule change.

 

I am going to stick with my name though.