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Hi Theymos,

I sent you a PM a week ago requesting to change my username, and I was going to leave it for a while until I insisted again but today I saw this that made me think that it is better to create a thread about it:


The reason I want to change the name is very simple: I don't play poker anymore.

The name I have chosen I prefer not to say in public to avoid that someone could create an account with that same name, but it does more justice to what I currently write on the forum. I have checked that there is no one with an account with that name at present.

Obviously I will respect your decision if for any reason you decide not to change it but if I don't get an explicit response, from time to time I will bump the thread.

Kind regards.

You are an attention seeker

Theymos does not consider such public requests

If you are tired of casinos and pokers, then register a new account and start life anew

Half of the forum here would like to change their nickname, why do you think that admin will make an exception for you, personally?

Nicknames are usually changed for those who have made a great contribution to the forum. Ratimov aka Symmetrick, for example, has done a lot of useful things. And what useful things have you done? Advertised casinos and poker? And now you have changed your mind and want to keep your rank under a new clean nickname?

No, there will be no exceptions for you. Register again

I noticed you like Poker before as I saw on your post before, but you lost that makes you not to like Poker anymore. Why? Have you lost and lost interest because of that?

About theymos to change your username, I am very certain that he is going to change it. But theymos has posted somewhere before that not all messages that he reads or remember or so. I am not exactly correct. I have forgotten what he posted or that he sent in PM to someone that posted it. But the conclusion is that you should keep sending theymos message about it. You can do it every month.

Just know that theymos will change your username but it may take time.

It’s entirely your choice to wanna change your name and bear what you feel is befitting your identity or mirror your personality on the forum, but in my opinion (if it’s even needed) would be, there’s certainly no point in changing your username. I mean, I believe Poker Player would ring the bell more than any other name you might wanna choose, regardless of how cool you feel it might sound to the ear. Honestly, I believe your name suits your perfectly well with your personality here (Figuratively).

From my own observation theymos is more selective (I could be wrong) on the kind of pm he responds and if he see that the pm has no meaning he wouldn't mind ignoring it for his best reasons. Again, I can't also tell how many PMs he gets in day and he could be too lazy or a bit slack to go through all the PMs but certainly he would definitely respond to you. I think I have once sent him pm before and it took only within 24hrs to get me feedback, maybe I think this can be from the importance of my requests imo.
But however, @Poker Player did you by any means put the administrators in a copy, I think global administrator can as well have access to change username if theymos is that busy they may help out.

oh the Irony

anyway, Theymos changing member's username is not entirely dependent on whether the user has made a great contribution to the forum. from what I know theymos also considers the reasoning why the member wants to change their username and if he finds the reasoning valid enough he will probably grant the name change.

I’ve briefly mentioned this in some comments on threads in the Gambling Discussion, but I guess it makes sense to summarize it here.

I started playing poker 15 or 16 years ago. Back then, it was really easy to win if you learned a few basic things, like a starting hand chart, the most fundamental odds, and how to play TAG (tight aggressive). I probably could have moved up the stakes further if I hadn’t needed the money at that time. Once I reached a profitable enough level, instead of climbing higher, I started making weekly cashouts. Not long after that, the poker Black Friday (https://www.pokernews.com/news/2022/11/full-tilt-poker-cheating-scandal-42534.htm) happened, marking the beginning of the decline of online poker (at least as I knew it).

Then came regulations, reductions in rakeback, and increases in rake, along with a gradual toughening of the games as the use of statistics software and poker schools became widespread. This caused the cashouts I was able to make to decrease.

But throughout all those years, I played poker practically every day, sometimes switching up the game type or platform, but always playing. Long story short, in 2020 when I signed up, after so many years of decline, there was an online poker boom. Thanks to COVID and the lockdowns, a lot more people stuck at home, bored, started playing poker without having a clue what they were doing while sipping on some beers. 2020 and the first half of 2021 turned out to be very profitable years.

But during all this time, I was also investing in the stock market long-term at first, and later in Bitcoin. This has resulted in me no longer needing the money I could make today for the amount of time I’d have to spend playing. On top of that, after so many years, I no longer find it motivating, and I’m tired of the variance swings, which can sometimes feel endless.

That’s why I gradually started playing less and less as I watched my net worth grow and my profitability to decrease again until last year, when I finally stopped playing altogether. It’s been several months now since I’ve played a single hand.

So, I don’t see any point in being called "Poker Player" anymore here if I no longer play and don’t plan to, at least not like I used to when I was playing practically every day.


That's what I suppose.

I will comment on other replies tomorrow.

LOL

Read the rules


It is clearly written there that PM is the only format for such an application. Or prepare 50 bitcoins to become a VIP in accordance to the official guide that quoted above

This topic is not an officially recognized method of application. Therefore, this topic should be locked due to non-compliance with the username changing application procedure.

In one of the most subtle words, you've described exactly why you need a name change. But you see, mostimes we don't tend to get what we want, at the time we want it..

Remember those days? TP would cry out his ass and view his screens like his life depended on it, but nothing happened... It became a public concern (which, I guess is exactly why Theymos would add or remove a function) before he decided to put it into consideration. Theymos is realllll slow to implementing a function, which is good with a thousand and one reasons; it's easy to grant every name change request, but what's not going to turn out easy is when everyone decides to make it a culture; that would mean a total catastrophe.
I don't wanna ask personal questions as to the "hows" and "whys" you decided to stop playing poker, but I hope your request gets granted.

You should have mentioned gambling addiction. Then the admin would have responded to your request faster.

I support your name change request, but unfortunately it's not like a merit source application, whether the thread gets support or not, theymos does what he likes with respect to name change as there's no specific rules guiding it.

I bolded a part of your statement. The reason you chose Poker Player was because you played poker in the past and you no longer play it now. The new username you said best describes what you do now, how about in few years time, you no longer do what you do now, will you want theymos to change your username again?

I will advice you choose a username based on your personality and not what you do contemporarily.

It makes sense that you would want to a name change since you have obviously evolved, I think this is a common request because from what I read (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php topic=5199525.msg53017347#msg53017347), most users didn’t give it much thought before choosing a username. I’ve seen a number of popular forum members change their usernames in the past and I’m sure that you being an older member of the forum than I am, you should have a better idea of what Theymos considers good enough reason for an username change. I think it’s easier when you are requesting a name change due to privacy reasons. Good luck with your request and keep sending Theymos a pm from time to time.

I'm not sure about others but I believe it's okay if someone wants to get a new username. As OP mentioned that he's not someone's who plays poker anymore and that's why I believe Theymos should help him with name change. I hope the new name that you choose really reflects your personality OP. Hope to see new name on your profile if Theymos accepts your request of name change.

I know several users who managed to change their nickname. The one who changed his nickname twice, if I'm not mistaken, left his nickname at the root; that is, the sound of his nickname remained close in sound. Also, it is difficult not to recognize the former "the pharmacist," both by his temperament in writing and by his entire figure.
I have an idea that could more likely persuade the administrator to help you with a nickname change. Now you are a "Poker Player"; change the name to "No Longer a Poker Player. :)" No one will have to think and guess who this new user is.
But seriously, I wouldn't attach much importance to this; if we all change nicknames because we were different before, the forum will turn into a land of masks.

LOL
I have worked with gambling addicts.
Every day they would tell me: "I'm quitting casinos" or "I'm not playing poker anymore"
This addiction is the strongest of all addictions and stronger than drug addiction.
I don't trust such people and since then I prefer not to have any dealings with them.

Admin is smart enough to know this. He will not change its nickname at the whim of this addict.

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Even if OP were not addicted, the statement "I will not play poker anymore" is not a valid reason to change the nickname. Not playing poker is perfectly possible with the current nickname.

What prevents OP from "not playing poker anymore" with current nickname? Does OP's current nickname somehow limit his intention to "not play poker"? If OP with the current nickname cannot "not play poker" - then his addiction has never gone away. And his addiction situation is much worse than he tries to pretend. His application only proves once again that he has a weak will and a rather strong addiction.

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Nickname can be changed if there is a threat of doxing. Only at this case it is a valid reason. And there are no personal names in his nickname. And all sorts of addictions are your personal problems that the admin is not obliged to solve. Admin has more serious matters

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Read the rules again. Only PM. This topic is a completely attention seeking and flood due to non-compliance with the username changing application procedure.

Just keep bumping the thread in the hope that it happens. I think Cyrus can change names too so maybe message him. I don't think changing your name matters though even if you dont play anymore. It's just a name and one that you're known for around here.

Yes, that's what happens to me every time I read you, I LOL a lot.


 ;D


Another big LOL. Unbelievable the bullshit I have to read on this forum.

Do you know what the previous bullshit was? AB de Royse777 thinks you and I are alts.


 ;D


Yes, I will do that from time to time as long as I don't get explicit feedback, and it's true what you say. If there had never been any name changes ever (in the post-50 bitcoins era) it wouldn't have occurred to me to ask for it but since there have been I don't see why it was changed to others and shouldn't be changed to me.

The rules say that OP should only write to theymos by PM. Nothing was said about any Cyrus.

Watch

In order for a nickname to change, there must be a valid reason. Changing mind about pokers is not a valid reason.

I think now theymos will see how unserious you are.

Stop trolling a theymos by this "Public request to Theymos for a name change". You are trying to circumvent the established rules.

Admin will not satisfy your request anyway, otherwise immediately after that everyone here will start flooding this section with their nonsenical requests of nickname changings

By the way, I would never do business with users who changed their nicknames. This speaks of their inconstancy and questionable ability to keep their word.

A person who runs away from himself is an indicator of unreliability.

Instead of solving problems and admitting that poker is your past - you prefer to run away from your past. I would not really trust people who hide something.

That would be a fun new name :P

From what I've seen, Cyrus grants more wishes than theymos when it comes to name changes.

I know I shouldn't be joking about this, but how about Hold'em HODLer?

...or just HODL'em  ;)

All your stupidities and delusions are certainly touching, but nevertheless it is necessary to always keep a clear mind.

This is for you to always keep your mind sober:

That's because at the time there was only one admin: Theymos. Now Cyrus is also an admin.


And who said it's not a valid reason? That's not up to you. I'd say his is a fairly good reason but it's not up to me or you to decide but the admins.

Several members have asked for their names to be changed, many have not openly explained what the reason is. For example, if someone wants a name change and does not want to share the reason with the rest of the forum that is their decision. The community as a whole should not be intervening in a direct request from a member to theymos.

I wonder what the name will be after theymos eventually changes it  ;D

I think you are right and seen the trolling of some member in the thread I am going to lock it and will bump it from time to time if I don't get the change or an explicit response to it.

So, I want to thank theymos publicly for the change. I chose the new name because it has a lot to do with what I advocate, mainly in the P&S and Economics sections, although I suppose it will earn me some enemies given the bad reputation that free trade has in many parts despite the fact that it has led to billions of working-class people having a better quality of life than kings did 3 centuries ago.

I will leave the thread open momentarily but if I see a lot of trolling or drifting into issues that are not Meta I will lock it for good.

I almost thought about you still being who you're without the change of forum name and have immensely acknowledged your amiable contributions in the forum that hasn't just been about the poker games but in varieties of contents in the forum.
Being sincere, the anticipated "poker player" username has gone viral and influential which has really brought your forum personal a highily profile and respected user in the forum.  8)
Everyone do have right of related proposal though but let me just tell you that I like that your formal username "poker player".
But after all thoughts I related your vision to where is believed that some people could actually be influenced by the kind of names they bears which I think your thought of changing your name after you quit playing poker games is a good idea.
Who knows the hard times experiences you've had all those while you've been playing the poker? Of course none. So while we discuses about taking courage to fight ourselves out of uncomfortable gambling statusco's, if maybe you've been a victim to one and changing your forum username is a key point to help yourself out of it so I think it's necessary for the forum admins to get your attention and act as respected.
But then, we should think twice before deciding on forum username ot to bear in earlier on that we can long term be proud about without seeking of changes.
I've just noticed that the admin has finally responded to your request, congratulations to that but the rest in line should be assured that change of forum username isn't just going to be an easy response at request because there're lot peripherals taken the attentions of the admins in the forum than this.
Again, congratulations as you successfully made it.

Because they sent a request via PM according to the established rules.  ;D
Messages via PM to theymos are not public.  ;D
That's why they did not have to explain anything to the public why they changed their nickname.  ;D

But our troll Poker Player (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2836461) decided to create a public request to bypass the established rules.  ;D
That was his own decision  ;D

Direct requests through PM is not discussed because addressee only admin.
But our troll Poker Player decided to create a public request. So what are you complaining about?

How about realizing that my username has been changed and that you've been acting like an asshole?

Wow, congatulations Wonder Work, sorry Poker Player, OMG Free Market Capitalist (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2836461)

But everyone should see this for history

That even such unserious trolls like Poker Player (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2836461) have their nicknames changed

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You can consider this an update to the forum policies:
- admin now considers requests to change nicknames based on the fact of creating public requests as topics here
- Cyrus is official second admin of bitcointalk.org that have ability to nickname changing
- 50 BTC demanding for nickname changing is an officialy obsolete

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If anyone wants to change their nickname, you can create a topic here, for example:
Nutildah's Public request to Theymos for a name change (http://Nutildah's Public request to Theymos for a name change)

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P.S: Honestly a Free Market Capitalist (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2836461) nickname sounds very scamish. Such names are exactly what scam companies have

P.S: I will still call you a Poker Player (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2836461). It seems like your new nickname will be hard for everyone to get used to.

Clearly you can't have a conversation here without this jealous troll coming in for attention.

I am locking the thread.