A change in our Name Change policy

Blade · 03-07-02, 06:22 PM

As a result of an increased volume in name change requests and the inherent confusion caused by name changes, we're going to be putting some restrictions on name change requests from now on.

Name changes are fine (as long as they aren't too frequent) up until you reach the 1,000 post mark. At that point, you have likely become fairly well known in the forums you regularly participate in, and requests will then be considered on a case by case basis.

ie: We can understand that a name like 'MasterBaiter" might have been funny at one time, but may no longer be how you want to be seen on the forum. However, if you're a regular poster, going from "Chasing Amy" to "Run Lola Run" won't be an option anymore. So it's not a complete end to changes, but because of the confusion these things cause, you'll need to give us a good reason before we make a change from now on.

Changes that are mostly cosmetic (case, spacing) will still be allowed

Also, any major name change will now require that you put "formerly known as [old name]" in your Location field for two weeks.

I realize that this might be a little upsetting to some, but please try to understand that with as many active members as we have, it's already hard enough to keep track of who said what in the past. Throwing name changes into the mix just makes it next to impossible.

Thank you for your understanding.

twikoff · 03-07-02, 08:35 PM

good to see an official stance being taken on this

and at least a week should be stressed.. longer would be appreciated

MasterBaiter

Seeker · 03-07-02, 08:39 PM

good to see an official stance being taken on this

and at least a week should be stressed.. longer would be appreciated

Twikoff

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 03-09-02, 04:42 PM

Changes that are mostly cosmetic (case, spacing) will still be allowed

Mr Maxwell House · 03-09-02, 06:25 PM

Does this have anything to do with why 180proof/5centdeposit/sircaustic left Other?

Blade · 03-09-02, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr Maxwell House
Does this have anything to do with why 180proof/5centdeposit/sircaustic left Other?

Not that I know of.

This has been a source of concern for some time, and a recent spike in requests finally pushed us into creating the new policy.

mikehunt · 03-09-02, 08:24 PM

masterbaiter

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 03-09-02, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikehunt
masterbaiter

hey...what are you doing with mikehunt?

mikehunt · 03-10-02, 02:21 AM

I still haven't out grown the juvenile humor

Quote:

Originally posted by D. Pham

hey...what are you doing with mikehunt?

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 03-10-02, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikehunt
I still haven't out grown the juvenile humor

it's pretty obvious from my posts that I haven't either

Blade · 03-10-02, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by twikoff
MasterBaiter

By the way, that was Randy's example.

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 03-10-02, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blade
By the way, that was Randy's example.

you'd think that his example would be somehow melon-related

Cool Kitten · 03-10-02, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr Maxwell House
Does this have anything to do with why 180proof/5centdeposit/sircaustic left Other?

absolutely not...Ethan left because he felt that he was spending too much time on the internet, not just this forum. His name change thing was his identity crisis, but he's back to being Ethan now

RandyC · 03-10-02, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by D. Pham

you'd think that his example would be somehow melon-related

Isn't it?

Cool Kitten · 03-10-02, 10:30 PM

oh, and I was just about to ask Randy to change me to Frosty Feline for a change...

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 03-10-02, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RandyC

Isn't it?

i guess if you're masterbaiting with thoughts of ...

n/m

WhoGirl · 03-11-02, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cool Kitten
oh, and I was just about to ask Randy to change me to Frosty Feline for a change...

Frosty Feline has sort of a nice ring to it!

BTW: I think this is a great policy!

Heh heh, MasterBaiter.

Anthony Soprano · 03-14-02, 11:49 PM

I wonder how I can cosmetically change my name...hmmmmmm.

D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) · 03-15-02, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Anthony Soprano
I wonder how I can cosmetically change my name...hmmmmmm.

A. Soprano

Jackskeleton · 03-15-02, 04:38 AM

Name changes is suckekekekekekekeke Glad to see you are putting caps on them a bit and doing them on a case by case event since a random name change can threw the forum off a bit.

bfrank · 03-26-02, 09:21 AM

I am soo with Jack on this. You get to know someone (by name) and then they change you have no connection to who this person is or was.

twikoff · 03-26-02, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bfrank
I am soo with Jack on this. You get to know someone (by name) and then they change you have no connection to who this person is or was.

yea really.. Im been so confused since my bigdaddy became CharlesC

SnoopDogg · 03-27-02, 02:32 PM

I agree name changes are horrible.

PixyJunket · 03-27-02, 03:53 PM

i just wanted to go from pixyboi -> pixyjunket..

is there something wrong with that?

Boot · 03-27-02, 04:56 PM

And I was just about to request that my name be changed to Boot the Twatlicker.

03-07-02, 06:22 PM	#1
Blade Uber Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Overlooking Pearl Harbor Posts: 16,218	A change in our Name Change policy As a result of an increased volume in name change requests and the inherent confusion caused by name changes, we're going to be putting some restrictions on name change requests from now on. Name changes are fine (as long as they aren't too frequent) up until you reach the 1,000 post mark. At that point, you have likely become fairly well known in the forums you regularly participate in, and requests will then be considered on a case by case basis. ie: We can understand that a name like 'MasterBaiter" might have been funny at one time, but may no longer be how you want to be seen on the forum. However, if you're a regular poster, going from "Chasing Amy" to "Run Lola Run" won't be an option anymore. So it's not a complete end to changes, but because of the confusion these things cause, you'll need to give us a good reason before we make a change from now on. Changes that are mostly cosmetic (case, spacing) will still be allowed Also, any major name change will now require that you put "formerly known as [old name]" in your Location field for two weeks. I realize that this might be a little upsetting to some, but please try to understand that with as many active members as we have, it's already hard enough to keep track of who said what in the past. Throwing name changes into the mix just makes it next to impossible. Thank you for your understanding. __________________ -David My DVDs and HT

03-07-02, 08:35 PM	#2
twikoff DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Right Behind You!!! Posts: 79,379	good to see an official stance being taken on this and at least a week should be stressed.. longer would be appreciated MasterBaiter __________________ Do you live in Idaho or Wyoming? If so, its time to Check In!

03-07-02, 08:39 PM	#3
Seeker DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Second Star on the right, and straight on til' morning... Posts: 14,784	good to see an official stance being taken on this and at least a week should be stressed.. longer would be appreciated Twikoff __________________

03-09-02, 04:42 PM	#4
D.Pham4GLTE (>60GB) DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Stick out your tongue! Posts: 36,671	Changes that are mostly cosmetic (case, spacing) will still be allowed __________________ abrg: *whine whine* suprmallet: *why so serious?*

03-09-02, 06:25 PM	#5
Mr Maxwell House DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: underneath a silly hat Posts: 4,475	Does this have anything to do with why 180proof/5centdeposit/sircaustic left Other? __________________ Sometimes when I feel like killing someone, I do a little trick to calm myself down. I'll go over to the person's house and ring the doorbell. When the person comes to the door, I'm gone, but you know what I've left on the porch? A jack-o-lantern with a knife stuck in the side of its head with a note that says "You." After that I usually feel a lot better, and no harm done.

03-09-02, 08:24 PM	#7
mikehunt DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bartertown due to it having a better economy than where I really live, Buffalo NY Posts: 29,182	masterbaiter __________________ USS Ben Sisko's Mother F***ing Pimp Hand - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT2Xpfm7Iq8&feature=plcp Vote for freedom not political parties. .... MOΛΩN ΛABE If they had a philosophy. If they weren't too busy gnawing on your insides.

03-10-02, 10:30 PM	#15
Cool Kitten DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Cool As Ice Posts: 18,430	oh, and I was just about to ask Randy to change me to Frosty Feline for a change... __________________ Another cat? Perhaps. For love there is also a season; its seeds must be resown. But a family cat is not replaceable like a wornout coat or a set of tires. Each new kitten becomes its own cat, and none is repeated. I am four cats old, measuring out my life in friends that have succeeded but not replaced one another. Irving Townsend

03-14-02, 11:49 PM	#18
Anthony Soprano DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: North Carolina Posts: 7,165	I wonder how I can cosmetically change my name...hmmmmmm. __________________ The Official Other Forum Mob Boss, Waste Management Consultant, and 2nd runner up in DVDTalk Survivor II Let's make a deal, you don't crap in my thread, and I won't crap in yours!

03-15-02, 04:38 AM	#20
Jackskeleton DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: City of the lakers.. riots.. and drug dealing cops.. los(t) Angel(e)s. ca. Posts: 52,253	Name changes is suckekekekekekekeke Glad to see you are putting caps on them a bit and doing them on a case by case event since a random name change can threw the forum off a bit. __________________ *OTHER FORUM TEAM 7 leader*I will not say them here nor there. I will not say them anywhere. I will not say those Words you twit. I will not, will not sayI quit! Leaving a dark wet stain where your brain used to be? weird..tv? The bank is worth the risk

03-26-02, 09:21 AM	#21
bfrank Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: So. Cal Posts: 20,613	I am soo with Jack on this. You get to know someone (by name) and then they change you have no connection to who this person is or was. __________________ B Be good humans!

03-27-02, 02:32 PM	#23
SnoopDogg DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: North Mankato, MN Posts: 7,738	I agree name changes are horrible. __________________ Why do I have so many dead beat friends?

03-27-02, 03:53 PM	#24
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03-27-02, 04:56 PM	#25
Boot DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,985	And I was just about to request that my name be changed to Boot the Twatlicker.