Quoting A Closed Topic

[Noob Saibot 38]

Was just roaming around and found a closed topic I wanted to reply to...

 

EmilyAnnCoons

In accordance with a request by Marked himself, I'm actually closing this topic down. He made a point when he messaged me saying that name changes constant name changes can and will cause problems. As such, for this time, I am no longer offering name changing services. I apologize for this, but again, it was by Marked's request, and he isn't the Head and Creator of RMXP Unlimited -nods-

 

IPB 3.0 Now has the ability to keep and save all Name Changes. Accessing a IPB forum which allows members to alter their Display Names will add a link in their profile that says: "Display Name History" unless I am mistaken and it is a MOD, but in any case the purpose was to lessen confusion when one does change a display name.

[Marked 197]

Yes, you're right Hebi. I think it was actually on IPB 2.3.x too.

 

The topic was closed to prevent user name change requests, so I have no problems discussing it. Although this is something I doubt I will be moved on.

 

Here is what I PM'd Emily regarding that topic you quoted:

 

The main reason for it though is 'community', one such as ours that has historically been weak, name changes would damage it further. But of course the occasional name change is fine, such as the previous two who specifically requested it.

 

For example, if you look at one of the topics on CA: http://www.creationa...showtopic=25975

If you skim the topic, users request name changes because, basically, they can. The topic is there, so they do it. In my opinion, why would a community do that? All we are to each other is, effectively usernames, so why take that away? Admittedly I'm strict on the matter, I would even be reluctant to change my avatar because it identifies me on RMXP Unlimited but also because I've had it nearly from day one. Well, I hope you can see my reasoning better now.

 

For the display name history, yeah it does help, but the laziness of the average user is amazing. You practically have to flash links in front of their face before they notice it(to exaggerate an example). They would have to firstly notice the display name history. Also, some information is stored in the database by inserting the users display name. For example, if I were to query the database for one of Emily's old topics, the topic start would show up as 'SCMike'.

 

Do you see my points?

[Noob Saibot 38]

Emily's old topics, the topic start would show up as 'SCMike'.

 

Emily is SCMike......man I was gone longer then I thought. But I see your point.

[Marked 197]

Yes, well I think Emily had 3 usernames. Originally it was SCMike.

 

There are one or two things I am stubborn with, this is one and the other is member pruning. Yeah. Glad you see my point.

[Marked 197]

I found out a little more about this. The Display Name history is for display names only, but we don't use them here at RMXPUnlimited. When members have requested a change in username, it was there username that changed and not their display name, so you wouldnt be able to see what their old username used to be.