FAQ: How do I change my screen name?
#1
Administrator
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FAQ: How do I change my screen name?
You cannot change your own screen name once you've registered it.
However, if you are a MEMBER, you can send a request by email to support at s2ki dot com and we will change it for you to the name you request (assuming it's an acceptable name and it isn't taken already). Please include the name you would like to change to in the email and try to include a couple of alternates and/or instructions like "just add a number to the end" in cases where the name is taken.
Once changed you will receive an email to your account email address (not necessarily the address your sent the request from) saying it was changed.
Changes must be done by hand by an admin and we will not change the name for GUEST accounts. Name changes are considered a one-time thing to avoid confusing people.
However, if you are a MEMBER, you can send a request by email to support at s2ki dot com and we will change it for you to the name you request (assuming it's an acceptable name and it isn't taken already). Please include the name you would like to change to in the email and try to include a couple of alternates and/or instructions like "just add a number to the end" in cases where the name is taken.
Once changed you will receive an email to your account email address (not necessarily the address your sent the request from) saying it was changed.
Changes must be done by hand by an admin and we will not change the name for GUEST accounts. Name changes are considered a one-time thing to avoid confusing people.
#2
If the screen name is changed, will everything continue to run seamlessly? For example, will the PM histories reflect the name change so that if one of your recipients hit reply, it will automatically route to the new name? Thanks.
#4
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It will, yes.
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#8
I have a question. Why do you not delete an account that's been inactive for 7 years, so it allows another user to use that screen name without any issues? I don't get the reasoning behind not allowing an active member to change his name because someone registered the name over a decade ago and hasn't logged on for 7 years since.
Any info to help clear this up would be appreciated.
-Andrew
Any info to help clear this up would be appreciated.
-Andrew
#9
Originally Posted by DrewSS2k
I have a question. Why do you not delete an account that's been inactive for 7 years, so it allows another user to use that screen name without any issues? I don't get the reasoning behind not allowing an active member to change his name because someone registered the name over a decade ago and hasn't logged on for 7 years since. Any info to help clear this up would be appreciated. -Andrew
Because someone can register a name 10 years ago, sell the car because of life, then decide they miss the car, purchase another, and come back. It has happened before and will happen again. Unfortunately there is no way to say a name won't ever be used again.
#10
Originally Posted by DrewSS2k
I have a question. Why do you not delete an account that's been inactive for 7 years, so it allows another user to use that screen name without any issues? I don't get the reasoning behind not allowing an active member to change his name because someone registered the name over a decade ago and hasn't logged on for 7 years since. Any info to help clear this up would be appreciated. -Andrew
Because someone can register a name 10 years ago, sell the car because of life, then decide they miss the car, purchase another, and come back. It has happened before and will happen again. Unfortunately there is no way to say a name won't ever be used again.