Change username

[DdmrDdmr]

<...> there was no history here that Theymos have changed anyone's name here

It’s very rare that a name change is granted other than buy resolting to some of the options stated on this thread (VIP, Donator).
 
I found one such case (there are probably others):
Before: izanagi -> https://web.archive.org/web/20160126223345/https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=334527
Currently: izanagi narukami -> https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=334527

He’s not on the list of VIPs nor Donators (https://bitcointalk.org/donate.html), so there was probably a reason that was strong enough for the change of name to occur. The name is not completely changed though, and I figure it maintains a high relationship to the original name.

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[thefever333]

I believe that you should immediately choose a nickname suitable for yourself so that you don’t think about it later.

[Onuohakk]

Will your present username make you not to post a quality post in this forum or will it stop you from achieving your goal. Changing your username or not doesn't matter as far as you're here to contribute meaningfully

[teosanru]

IS there a way to change my user name?  If so, how is this done?

 

Trust me username doesn't matters on this forum I have seen the wierdest of names but no one cared about them unless your name is maybe Osama bin Laden or maybe Donald trump😂 I don't think paying 50BTC is a wise choice even if you have😂 or creating a new account too as that would also not be for any good so aim just at contributing on this forum than just Worrying about your username.

[JohnBitCo]

IS there a way to change my user name?  If so, how is this done?

 

Trust me username doesn't matters on this forum I have seen the wierdest of names but no one cared about them unless your name is maybe Osama bin Laden or maybe Donald trump😂 I don't think paying 50BTC is a wise choice even if you have😂 or creating a new account too as that would also not be for any good so aim just at contributing on this forum than just Worrying about your username.

Q: I want to change my forum username. What should I do?
A: You can either donate 50 BTC to become a VIP or PM theymos asking to change your username (although he rarely accepts such requests nowadays).

This 50 BTC donation for changing the name was way back in 2014 when bitcoin price was nothing. I think they need to revise this amount according to the btc price.
Just like sometimes people get their name changed in real world and get it updated on their passports / id, there should be an option here too.

[DdmrDdmr]

<…> Just like sometimes people get their name changed in real world and get it updated on their passports / id, there should be an option here too.

I assume it is not a technical issue, and that the profile UserId (numeric) is what is used as a primary key in the underlying supportive forum database (and not the username itself). Besides, SMF supports it, be it for oneself or for a third-party (I figure performed by Admin): https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/How_to_change_your_username

Being not a technical issue, what’s left is a logical reason. The one I can think of as plausible is that forum accounts here have a certain tie to finance. There are sellers, scammers, people you trust and people whom you distrust. Having people being able to change their username freely could easily lead to confusion as to whom you are dealing with. In a worst-case scenario, a trusted forum member could change his username, and have the old username taken by a scammer.

[posi]

<...> there was no history here that Theymos have changed anyone's name here

It’s very rare that a name change is granted other than buy resolting to some of the options stated on this thread (VIP, Donator).
 
I found one such case (there are probably others):
Before: izanagi -> https://web.archive.org/web/20160126223345/https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=334527
Currently: izanagi narukami -> https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=334527

He’s not on the list of VIPs nor Donators (https://bitcointalk.org/donate.html), so there was probably a reason that was strong enough for the change of name to occur. The name is not completely changed though, and I figure it maintains a high relationship to the original name.

We both know that the forum moderator sometimes upgrades or change the forum rules base on users suggestion which will improve the forum security and I believed the username in the subject was changed right before the username restrictions occurred while changing of username was disabled due to scam but I think only Theymos change display name now.

[Theb]

I do not advise this way, creating new account is not following the protocol that we have here on our forum. If you don't like your name, you don't have way to change it, you need to accept it and learn how to like it. Or else, why don't you try to donate for the development of this forum? I myself doesn't like my name but I learned how to like it, right now you can see me, still contributing for the development of our platform.

What protocol? There is literally no rule prohibiting a member to create another account not unless the first account was banned in the forum (Check Rules #18 and 25). If this was against "protocol" then DarkStar (DarkStar_alt) and LoyceV (LoyceMobile) won't be having alt accounts here in the forum, it's simple as that since it would be against the rules you believe in. As long as the OP isn't ban evading he can create a new account with the username he likes multiple times without creating any issues in the forum.

[iamsheikhadil]

Just create a new account if you don't like your username. You don't have many posts or much rank do it wouldn't matter if you start from new.

Beside, you said you wont be able to create a new account under same email. While that's correct, you can use xyz@googlemail.com if your original email is xyz@gmail.com. Google allows both of emails under same account. I don't know if it's against rules, so I'm sorry if it's. As far as I know, it's allowed to have multiple accounts (unless you use it for bounties, sig campaigns).

Better to create a fresh account with fresh details with the username your heart desires

[DGulari]

No need to keep saying the same stuff people already said in the post.

Show me which post has been said same like me before,  spammer. My post is better than someone who only saying "Time to lock the thread"

Got paid 0.00075 for that post? Really? Time to report Darkstar_ maybe.

[TryNinja]

Show me which post has been said same like me before,  spammer. My post is better than someone who only saying "Time to lock the thread"

Hey dude, there is no need to get hurt.

Your post literally says "you need to donate 10 BTC to become a Donator and change your username"; A few posts ago, someone literally said the same thing. However, he actually said that you need to donate 50 BTC to become a VIP, and then change your username, which indeed looks like to be the right answer:

Q: I want to change my forum username. What should I do?
A: You can either donate 50 BTC to become a VIP or PM theymos asking to change your username (although he rarely accepts such requests nowadays).

In the end, you didn't just repeat the same thing "you need to donate a huge amount to change your username" but also posted a false information.

For reference:

Q: I want to change my forum username. What should I do?
A: You can either donate 50 BTC to become a VIP or PM theymos asking to change your username (although he rarely accepts such requests nowadays).

Creating a new account would be the best choice for you if you don't like your username. Having multiple accounts is not prohibited.

(Literally the first post in this thread)

Now, why would anyone need to keep posting here after OP got answered (donate 50 BTC or create a new account)? I have no idea.
ok, maybe I do... cof cof yobit

Btw, after my post "lock the thread", there was 15 new posts saying the same or other redundant stuff or people answering these spammers. All really unnecessary.

Time to report Darkstar_ maybe.

Why would you report him? He's such a nice guy.

Why don't you first change the email of this account to a random one, and then create the new account?

@Bitcryptex has answered if OP can create new account since their account only newbie, then you came like no one answered that, after that suggested same thing like BitCryptex said.

Since it seems you can't really read (you redudantly shitposted in this thread, after all):

My post could have been the last one since it literally solves the OP issue.
BitCryptex: "Create an account or donate"
OP: "But I can't use the same email"
Me: "Just change the email of this account, and use it in the new one"

Done. What else did anyone need to say in this thread? (rhetorical question)

[DGulari]

Your post literally says "you need to donate 10 BTC to become a Donator and change your username"; A few posts ago, someone literally said the same thing. However, he actually said that you need to donate 50 BTC to become a VIP, and then change your username, which indeed looks like to be the right answer:

10 btc and 50 btc, which part is same?
You can even ask any donator who have donated 10 btc, are they be able to change their username or not. I don't want to repeat my answer again.

Now, why would anyone need to keep posting here after OP got answered (donate 50 BTC or create a new account)? I have no idea. Smiley

Maybe someone want to fullfill their qouta post to be able earn 0.00075 btc for shit post like this? *cough cough

Creating a new account would be the best choice for you if you don't like your username. Having multiple accounts is not prohibited.

Why don't you first change the email of this account to a random one, and then create the new account?

@Bitcryptex has answered if OP can create new account since their account only newbie, then you came like no one answered that, after that suggested same thing like BitCryptex said.

For what? 0.00075 btc? Tell me where is difference between BitCryptex suggestion and yours.

Btw, after my post "lock the thread", there was 15 new posts saying the same or other redundant stuff or people answering these spammers. All really unnecessary.

So, post from DdmrDdmr was also unnecessary?

Why would you report him? He's such a nice guy.

Do i need to explain more to spammer? Seems nope.

Btw, judging from how fast you replied on here, it's means you don't have any real job to do and just do signature campaign for living, huh?
I didn't tag your name though, so you shouldn't get notified by piggy bot too.

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I didn't tag your name though, so you shouldn't get notified by piggy bot too.

You quoted him which is basically the same thing.

Oh, damn.

Anyway this is my last post on this thread since Darkstar_ already on here

[DarkStar_]

I didn't tag your name though, so you shouldn't get notified by piggy bot too.

You quoted him which is basically the same thing.