Public request to Theymos for a name change

[The Sceptical Chymist]

Hi Theymos,

I sent you a PM a couple of months ago requesting to change my username, and I did not hear back from you.  Since I don't know if your silence means "no" or not, I'm again humbly requesting my username be changed to The Sceptical Chymist.  I have good, personal reasons for asking for this change, and I'd kindly ask that you consider granting my wish.

Thanks.  No hard feelings if the answer is no.

[Vod]

I have good, personal reasons for asking for this change, and I'd kindly ask that you consider granting my wish.

I'd want one too if my nickname also mean toilet paper.  

Give TP his name change!

[robelneo]

I support The Pharmacist, he has done a lot here on Bitcointalk I hope you get your request granted, very interesting username, is it connected to Robert Boyle's influential writing?

[nutildah]

Do people keep trying to buy drugs from you for BTC? That would explain it.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

I support The Pharmacist, he has done a lot here on Bitcointalk I hope you get your request granted, very interesting username, is it connected to Robert Boyle's influential writing?

Yes indeed, and in my original PM to Theymos I mentioned that I wanted to keep the spelling just as Boyle wrote it.

I'd want one too if my nickname also mean toilet paper. 

Give TP his name change!

Well that wasn't one of the personal reasons, but I chuckle every time someone abbreviates my username as TP.  Thanks for the support, Vod.

[ImHash]

Why man? we are used to this one, if you change the name, it will take time to get used to it. however, we love you anyway.
Give this man his change of user name please.

[UserU]

I support this, The Pharmacist is not a real pharmacist and therefore should not mislead the members into thinking he is one.











I'm just kidding, no hard feelings

[TheBeardedBaby]

It doesn't work that way. You need to join our discord server and ask Cyrus.

[Chikito]

It doesn't work that way. You need to join our discord server and ask Cyrus.

a lot of members will join the channel and asking Cyrus to change their username. I would try it also.

[TheBeardedBaby]

It doesn't work that way. You need to join our discord server and ask Cyrus.

a lot of members will join the channel and asking Cyrus to change their username. I would try it also.

Yon need to have a SOLID reason to change it, it won't happen if you are just bored of your old username.

[tranthidung]

I sent you a PM a couple of months ago requesting to change my username, and I did not hear back from you.  Since I don't know if your silence means "no" or not, I'm again humbly requesting my username be changed to The Sceptical Chymist.  I have good, personal reasons for asking for this change, and I'd kindly ask that you consider granting my wish.

I am not a decision-maker but I support your request.

It is just my 2 cents. Do you think The Sceptical Chymist is too long (especially it has spaces in between). I doubt that it will fit well in the account description area on the left of each post.

[Rizzrack]

Do you think The Sceptical Chymist is too long (especially it has spaces in between). I doubt that it will fit well in the account description area on the left of each post.

...sneak preview  It is indeed long but does not seem to break anything. Good luck, even if you may be sceptical about it

[Little Mouse]

but I chuckle every time someone abbreviates my username as TP.  Thanks for the support, Vod.

TP to TSC? Just to inform you, TSC is a well known place in Bangladesh.

[$crypto$]

It doesn't work that way. You need to join our discord server and ask Cyrus.

a lot of members will join the channel and asking Cyrus to change their username. I would try it also.

Yon need to have a SOLID reason to change it, it won't happen if you are just bored of your old username.

May I want to know the link to the Discod?
If I'm not mistaken, I've joined in after Cyrus shared it here but somehow my Discord isn't there.
Maybe I have good reasons for the real name.

edit: I've been in their Discord

[sujonali1819]

It doesn't work that way. You need to join our discord server and ask Cyrus.

what you have shared man? LOL, the more people now will join and ask Cyrus about to change username unnecessarily. Don't know they will be succeed to change username or not but they surely make a pressure to Cyrus.

*I will also try this way to change my username. wish me a good luck guys.

And yeah I support The Pharmacist's application to change his username.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

I support this, The Pharmacist is not a real pharmacist and therefore should not mislead the members into thinking he is one.

I am, actually (or was; I don't practice anymore).  

Do people keep trying to buy drugs from you for BTC? That would explain it.

Lol, that's funny--this is the first PM I ever received on the forum:

What pills can you sell me?

Don't know whatever happened to that guy, because he's been inactive since 2016.  Hopefully he didn't get the wrong pills or something.  

TP to TSC? Just to inform you, TSC is a well known place in Bangladesh.

You could just call me Chymist as a nickname or just copy/paste the entire username like I sometimes do with really long ones.  

And I thank all of you who are supporting me.  That's not something I expected when I started this thread.

Yon need to have a SOLID reason to change it, it won't happen if you are just bored of your old username.

I actually do have a solid one, but it's one that I'd rather not share--though if Theymos asked me, I would certainly tell him.

EDIT:  I would even be happy with just "Sceptical Chymist" without the The.  It's probably cleaner that way anyway.

[hilariousetc]

Being able to change your username should come as one of the perks of a new donator rank that people can purchase. VIPs can change their name as well as staff so making it a paid feature could be useful and it's something probably a lot of people would like to do. Admin's probably don't have time for most name changes and seems a bit unfair that only a very few can do it so it would be helpful if it didn't need to involve them. Most of the time people changing their name is annoying though, especially with older users.

[BITCOIN4X]

~Snip
And yeah I support The Pharmacist's application to change his username.

If community support can help the Pharmacist get his new username quickly then I will do it for him too. But unfortunately, everyone may have to wait until Theymos respond to the request. I've seen some names have changed to their new username in the past, and I hope this time the Pharmacist will get one. Good luck

[examplens]

EDIT:  I would even be happy with just "Sceptical Chymist" without the The.  It's probably cleaner that way anyway.

I give you my support if that means anything. I believe that most of us did not think that some username would mark us here on the forum, many did not expect to stay here so long and spend much time on the forum. Why not fix it if possible, things change.

btw. If you accept to get new nickname "Sceptical Chymist" without the The, why not just remove "The" from your current username. "Pharmacist" sounds fine to me. (then you will not be TP as Vod says   )
just my two cents.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

If you accept to get new nickname "Sceptical Chymist" without the The, why not just remove "The" from your current username. "Pharmacist" sounds fine to me. (then you will not be TP as Vod says   )
just my two cents.

Then I'll just be "P".  Lol.  I don't want the moniker The Pharmacist any more, and it took me a good deal of thinking to come up with something I'd be comfortable with (never an easy task when choosing a username, at least from my experience). 

Anyway, Theymos might not even respond to this, which I'm prepared for--and I'm also prepared for a "no" answer.  That'd suck, but I'll survive and won't hold a grudge if that's the case.  I know it's rare for members to change their usernames, and I'm no one special that Theymos would feel the need to grant the favor.

[Vod]

btw. If you accept to get new nickname "Sceptical Chymist" without the The, why not just remove "The" from your current username. "Pharmacist" sounds fine to me. (then you will not be TP as Vod says   )
just my two cents.

Untrue.  Unless you have a hidden invention that can remove the "toilet" from the "paper" like unscrambling an egg.   You know what I mean...   

[YOSHIE]

You deserve the name: The Sceptical Chymist, This is a leganda name in 1661, i hope you can use that name soon and it is granted.

The_Sceptical_Chymist


I think you have good reason to replace the new name, you still have something to do with the current name Pharmacist replaced with The Sceptical Chymist, very deserved.
still in the category of chemistry and pharmacy has something to do, not far.

looks cool "the new name is more authoritative and nobility".

[The Sceptical Chymist]

You deserve the name: The Sceptical Chymist, This is a leganda name in 1661, i hope you can use that name soon and it is granted.
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I think you have good reason to replace the new name, you still have something to do with the current name Pharmacist replaced with The Sceptical Chymist, very deserved.
still in the category of chemistry and pharmacy has something to do, not far.

I almost have a degree in chemistry, too, but I abandoned that course of study with three electives to go some years ago.  Tuition was no joke at the school I was attending, and I didn't really need the degree. 

Proudest accomplishment:  I crushed both semesters of physical chemistry.  It was not easy, and now I know why there's bumper stickers like this:


That shiznit was no joke, although I always had a mania for organic chem.  Anyway, I'm a chemist (or was, at least) in the British sense of the word and almost a chemist (BS level) by the traditional defintition.  And man am I skeptical.

Thanks for the kind words.

[Vod]

Yon need to have a SOLID reason to change it, it won't happen if you are just bored of your old username.

OK, how did I miss this one in my toilet analogy?  

That shiznit was no joke

Now you're just messing meeverything up.

[Quickseller]

I did not hear back from you.  Since I don't know if your silence means "no" or not,

Thanks.  No hard feelings if the answer is no.

When Theymos replies to me, it will almost always be quickly, even if my PM requires some research. Otherwise, I generally won’t get a response, even after follow ups.

I won’t take a stance on your request one way or another, but my guess is that the lack of a response means the answer is “no”.

I have noticed that these types of requests tend to be granted when there is a reasonable justification attached to them, with greater priority being given to cases in which there is the potential for doxing with existing usernames.

Edit: clarity

[YOSHIE]

I'm a chemist (or was, at least) in the British sense of the word and almost a chemist (BS level) by the traditional defintition.  And man am I skeptical.

It's a good excuse to say to @theymos, under a new name, not out of boredom or anything, you, deserve it.

Indeed your will soon get the title "The Sceptical Chymist". I pray you will soon graduate and get a degree (BS) in chemistry, if, indeed that is the skill you have acquired, I think there is no reason for a name to be pending, I hope @theymos will immediately grant your request, it is worth considering.

Hopefully, I and other members can see your new name as soon as possible, (Pharmacist) will change its position to (chemist) with the name: "The Skeptical Chymist", agree.

[mediaBuzz]

If OP's request gets granted, I'd ask not to let such a legendary username be lost into emptiness and get forgotten, instead let me wear that username. 

In addition, I know that aspirin is used to reduce pain and fever, and the main ingredient of which is acetylsalicylic acid. 

[Little Mouse]

If OP's request gets granted, I'd ask not to let such a legendary username be lost into emptiness and get forgotten, instead let me wear that username. 

Usually if someone changes their username, others can't take/use that name anymore. When theymos changed some usernames a while back, some users tried to register any of their username but failed (it was for test purpose only). The username is reserved.

[Porfirii]

And what if some moron registers this The Sceptical Chymist username after seeing this thread, before Theymos says something?

We don't know each other, apart from having read your username here and there in the forum, but I hope you the best, Pharmacist. Rules are important, but it is important too to be flexible and make exceptions from time to time, when the occasion deserves it.

[owlcatz]

~snip~

We don't know each other, apart from having read your username here and there in the forum, but I hope you the best, Pharmacist. Rules are important, but it is important too to be flexible and make exceptions from time to time, when the occasion deserves it.

Don't give people ideas like that.

Anyhow, quite sure a name change will not free up your prior name for usage. It stays the same for login, just the display gets changed afaik.

Will keep waiting for subject-starter of this topic to change in my watchlist, hopefully!   Good luck!

[Laudanum]

People giving opinions on whether theymos should or shouldn't.

I think he should but only if it is sensible and reasonable to do so not just on a whim because you feel like a bit of a change.

Also the name should be an improvement for the good of the forum.

It is reasonable that a username should give a sensible insight to the members character.

I would suggest he changes it to

1. HugeBlackWoman

That is thepharmacists other sock puppet account from which he was sneakily pumping out racist troll spamming

He was only caught out for trying to greedily jump from one sig to a better paying sig.
Obviously whilst telling everyone else they shouldn't be here just to spam sigs whilst posting crap.

2. TheSmarmacist.

A brilliant and insightful adaptation that was suggested by a valuable member.

3. My-Highest-Achievment-Here-Is-Getting-To-Spam-Chipmixer

When asked what he had ever achieved here after 5 years and still being a broke down bum he said that his most proud and highest achievement was to get on to chipmixer sig campaign.

4. Imbecile

The nearly got a degree loser has never made an orignal thought inspiring post that made any lasting difference here.


I mean I have a bunch more but clearly they are not as flattering so since I'm feeling friendly and upbeat let us go with one of the less negative but still sensible and accurate username alterations.

I guess if Theymos is going to change it then make it the forums best interest.

He can change owlcatz to foulskatz whilst he's at it. 2 for 1 scumbag username upgrades.

Good luck!!!

[Timelord2067]

Usually if someone changes their username, others can't take/use that name anymore. When theymos changed some usernames a while back, some users tried to register any of their username but failed (it was for test purpose only). The username is reserved.

Mitchell was able to change their user name (more than once IIRC) the last time they took over the name from a long since inactive user.  Unless you looked closely, you wouldn't have noticed the two curls on the bottom of the "L"'s

I have mixed feelings about name changes in the forum. One admin/mod in a local language section was changing user names a little while after some of them started receiving negative feedback and or distrust.

[PrimeNumber7]

Usually if someone changes their username, others can't take/use that name anymore. When theymos changed some usernames a while back, some users tried to register any of their username but failed (it was for test purpose only). The username is reserved.

Mitchell was able to change their user name (more than once IIRC) the last time they took over the name from a long since inactive user.  Unless you looked closely, you wouldn't have noticed the two curls on the bottom of the "L"'s

Mitchell is actually a moderator/patroller, and the mods are able to change their display name on their own. He wears a copper membership, so it is difficult for this to be obvious to some people if they aren’t paying close attention.

[skarais]

In the past, I also asked theymos to change my username as desired. I have sent theymos pm about my request but so far never got a response from theymos. I think it is very difficult for me to see the request materializing as theymos have probably received quite a number of the same request from many other users.

As for pharmacist request, I think there is a possibility that the request will be granted. But I don't think it will be easy for him. Hopefully the pharmacist is lucky enough with this username change request.

[Mitchell]

Mitchell is actually a moderator/patroller, and the mods are able to change their display name on their own. He wears a copper membership, so it is difficult for this to be obvious to some people if they aren’t paying close attention.

Correct, as a staff member I can indeed change my display name at any time, just like a Donator/VIP.

[Timelord2067]

My point was actually that Mitchell took over another UID profile name, so it is possible for a new user to take over the old name of a user who has changed their profile name.

[Mitchell]

My point was actually that Mitchell took over another UID profile name, so it is possible for a new user to take over the old name of a user who has changed their profile name.

Ah, that is what you meant, my bad. However, that is an incorrect assumption. I specifically asked Theymos if they could remove the inactive and banned account that previously used this name and change my name into it.

[Timelord2067]

My point was actually that Mitchell took over another UID profile name, so it is possible for a new user to take over the old name of a user who has changed their profile name.

Ah, that is what you meant, my bad. However, that is an incorrect assumption. I specifically asked Theymos if they could remove the inactive and banned account that previously used this name and change my name into it.

It's not an asumption, you started a thread to advise that you were seeking to do the name swap.

IiRC the other UID's profile name was modified, then you modified yours.

Getting back to the current request, I've spotted a couple of threads the last few days and from what I've seen it's a protracted thing, so isn't likely to occur quickly.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

1. HugeBlackWoman

That is thepharmacists other sock puppet account from which he was sneakily pumping out racist troll spamming

He was only caught out for trying to greedily jump from one sig to a better paying sig.
Obviously whilst telling everyone else they shouldn't be here just to spam sigs whilst posting crap.

Aaaaaahhhahahahaha....I had almost forgotten about her.  Well, you either appreciate that kind of humor or you don't.  I got quite a few PMs telling me they did.  Joke you if you can't take a fuck, broheim.

By the way, I was not spamming with that account.  It was for humor purposes and I actually put in a lot of effort into writing all of those posts (which henceforth I will put out of my mind, as times have changed).

3. My-Highest-Achievment-Here-Is-Getting-To-Spam-Chipmixer

Gee, who was that who asked me that question?  I do believe it was cryptohunter--probably two years ago.  What other kind of forum achievements would you want me to list?  You'd ridicule them all anyway, so don't bother replying to that.

Seeing as how my username hasn't changed and Theymos hasn't chimed in, I'm guessing the answer is no and thus I should probably lock the thread at this point.  I did enjoy reading all of your posts, even yours cryptoLaudanumhunterAboveAll.

[PowerGlove]

I think TP should get his name change (or at least a definitive decision about it). Here's my thinking:

If someone is putting in the time (i.e. taking their merit source duties seriously, making years worth of quality posts, etc.) then it sends kind of a shitty/hurtful message to just flat-out ignore their request for a name change, no?

I can appreciate that theymos might have strict criteria and a preference to only award name changes when there's an obviously worthwhile and/or necessary reason to do so, but I also think a little spontaneous leniency every once in a while is a fine thing, too!

If TP could borrow Foxpup's time machine and donate ~$230 [1] [2] for the ability to change his own display name, I'm sure he would. So, can't we just pretend that he did that, or consider his contributions to the forum to dwarf that paltry sum, anyway?

Bitcointalk is overflowing with mindless garbage, and a vanishingly small set of members are responsible for making the good stuff; TP is one of them, and I'm sure many others feel the same way, so can't a random act of kindness [3] be justified in this case?

[1] https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5414169.msg60997445#msg60997445
[2] https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1102023.msg11730335#msg11730335
[3] https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-85307-001

[Pmalek]

I think TP should get his name change (or at least a definitive decision about it).

Theymos' silence and the fact that The Pharmacist is still The Pharmacist tells you what the admin's decision is. Not speaking means no, you can't get a name change. I have gotten used to seeing The Pharmacist and his merit cycling avatar. I imagine I would be very confused if a different username and maybe with another avatar suddenly appeared and I had no idea who it is.

But if it helps, c'mon theymos just grant the guy his wish.   

[The Sceptical Chymist]

I imagine I would be very confused if a different username and maybe with another avatar suddenly appeared and I had no idea who it is.

Wouldn't that be wild, though?  If I'm not mistaken, I've seen it happen a couple of times since I've been a member here.  Didn't OmegaStarScream originally have a different username?  There was another moderator too, I think. 

And yeah, I've pretty much resigned myself to remaining with my current moniker forever.  Eh.  I could have problems much worse than having my request denied by Theymos.

Thanks to you and PowerGlove for your support.  I doubt any support, however strong, is going to sway Theymos's decision though--but it can't hurt, right?

[NeuroticFish]

Thanks to you and PowerGlove for your support.  I doubt any support, however strong, is going to sway Theymos's decision though--but it can't hurt, right?

Never say never, maybe he will grant you the change as a Christmas present this year!

PS. I also support the name change.

[LoyceV]

And yeah, I've pretty much resigned myself to remaining with my current moniker forever.

Have you considered asking for a Custom Title instead? Those have been granted too.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

And yeah, I've pretty much resigned myself to remaining with my current moniker forever.

Have you considered asking for a Custom Title instead? Those have been granted too.

No, I've never even considered considering asking for one, because I thought you had to be either a staff member or a donator to get one.  Do you know who's been granted one and under what circumstances?  It's not like I've done anything spectacular to earn one of those, and it seems to me that if Theymos is silently giving me the finger in response to a name change, there's no reason to think that he'd bestow what amounts to something much more special than that.

Never say never, maybe he will grant you the change as a Christmas present this year!

Well, he didn't last Christmas and he had 11 months to think about it.  I'm trying to internalize your optimism and hopefulness, but my brain keeps rejecting it, like an organ transplant failure. 

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Theymos, don't grant his wish. I like it as The Pharmacist. Good luck 🤣

To be honest in my case, he responded pretty quick and changed it. I don't see anything not to grant your wish. I will be guessing my main man is busy with other things and did not notice your request yet.

[LoyceV]

And yeah, I've pretty much resigned myself to remaining with my current moniker forever.

Have you considered asking for a Custom Title instead? Those have been granted too.

No, I've never even considered considering asking for one, because I thought you had to be either a staff member or a donator to get one.  Do you know who's been granted one and under what circumstances?

I (again) can't find back the thread, but from what I remember you'll just have to be a valued user and ask nicely. Or pass away, and someone else has to ask, but let's not go to such extremes yet.

[JollyGood]

I have seen name change applications be successful, it is unfortunate your application did not succeed.

As NeuroticFish stated, maybe Christmas will have the desired effect on theymos and you will receive your present. Just another 8 weeks to go and if that failed it will be an extra week before a new years change of might do it  

Never say never, maybe he will grant you the change as a Christmas present this year!

Well, he didn't last Christmas and he had 11 months to think about it.  I'm trying to internalize your optimism and hopefulness, but my brain keeps rejecting it, like an organ transplant failure. 

[TheBeardedBaby]

And yeah, I've pretty much resigned myself to remaining with my current moniker forever.

Have you considered asking for a Custom Title instead? Those have been granted too.

No, I've never even considered considering asking for one, because I thought you had to be either a staff member or a donator to get one.  Do you know who's been granted one and under what circumstances?  It's not like I've done anything spectacular to earn one of those, and it seems to me that if Theymos is silently giving me the finger in response to a name change, there's no reason to think that he'd bestow what amounts to something much more special than that.

Never say never, maybe he will grant you the change as a Christmas present this year!

Well, he didn't last Christmas and he had 11 months to think about it.  I'm trying to internalize your optimism and hopefulness, but my brain keeps rejecting it, like an organ transplant failure.  

As a one who has been though the process, I can give you an advance to contact Cyrus instead.
For me it took a couple of days.

[LTU_btc]

I think it's a bit unfair that one dude got chance to change his name twice, while this request is ignored (same like Pmalek's 30 questions for theymos )
Anyway, even if you'll change name, you still will be The Pharmacist for me, same like TheBeardedBaby is still iasenko in my head. I'm and some other people have such habbit when some company, shop, restaurant or whatever change their name, we still calling them with old one. Especially if old version is shorter or easier to remember.

Theymos, don't grant his wish. I like it as The Pharmacist. Good luck 🤣

Maybe theymos don't like new username of The Pharmacist and prefer current one and this is why he don't change it

[examplens]

Theymos, don't grant his wish. I like it as The Pharmacist. Good luck 🤣

Maybe theymos don't like new username of The Pharmacist and prefer current one and this is why he don't change it

If theymos accept this request and make the requested change, so The Pharmacist becomes The Sceptical Chymist, Can I ask for a change of username from examplens to The Pharmacist? then it will be free and sound good, why not... 

here I also support this request (not because of what is written above) if anywhere counts. When registering, many of us had no idea how far all this and our participation in the forum would go. It is understandable to want to change your username after a few years.

[JollyGood]

Well that settles it then but are we really ready to call him The Sceptical Chymist after all these years of being used to The Pharmacist?

The OP should go down the Cyrus route instead and not spend any more than the 11 months already spent in waiting for an answer because the advice from someone who has been through the process seems best.

As a one who has been though the process, I can give you an advance to contact Cyrus instead.
For me it took a couple of days.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Thanks to you and PowerGlove for your support.  I doubt any support, however strong, is going to sway Theymos's decision though--but it can't hurt, right?

No, it will.... that's for sure, -- to an extent though -- It will cus you've seen a couple of peeps passin' through the same  process and yours seems like lighting up a cold, dampy faggot... ^{hoping it poppss} but, you just need to keep it together, YEAH!
Buddy, It's just gonna happen one day when everyone wakes up to see you in a new dress code....yeah. So beardedBabys' shown you to a nice option, try 'em. I totally support the name change.
_{when are we supposed to show up for a naming ceremony??? Hahahahaha}

Sandra 💇

[Zlantann]

Theymos, don't grant his wish. I like it as The Pharmacist. Good luck 🤣

To be honest in my case, he responded pretty quick and changed it. I don't see anything not to grant your wish. I will be guessing my main man is busy with other things and did not notice your request yet.

The name; The Pharmacist is a well-known brand and a trademark that might be very difficult to forget. The Sceptical Chymist seems to have a quality historical and intellectual connotation that would suit the Pharmacist. Through The Sceptical Chymist, Robert Boyle disputed some renowned and generally accepted but faulty knowledge propounded by two celebrated scholars (Aristotle and Paracelsus). The Sceptical Chymist was an instrument to change the status quo and a pathway for the introduction of a better understanding of our environment.

The Pharmacist has been one of the members that love to see positive changes and growth in this forum. Just like Boyle, he is not scared of the consequences of pursuing a worthy course. I support that his request should be granted because his happiness means a lot to many members of this forum and he is worthy to bear The Sceptical Chymist.

_{when are we supposed to show up for a naming ceremony??? Hahahahaha}

Sandra 💇

Sandra!!! hope you would show up with your crew.      

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

The name; The Pharmacist is a well-known brand and a trademark that might be very difficult to forget.

It might be well-known to you and some others who are always interacting with him but it's still unknown for many members on the forum. Meta, Reputation, Economics, Speculation, Bitcoin Discussion, Scam Accusations, Altcoin Discussion are used to be his all time favour boards. So anyone who are regular in some of these boards especially I will say in Meta, Economics, Reputation and Scam Accusations; they will know the name. But when you are going to local boards, gambling sections including many other part of the forum, I can tell that many users do not even have any idea of the name.

There are still a lot of members who don't even know who the admins are. How many users know who was MicGoosens?
Very little but the place we get together we know him very well.

[JollyGood]

_{when are we supposed to show up for a naming ceremony??? Hahahahaha}

Sandra 💇

Who is invited to the party? Furthermore, who will bring the cake and snacks as well as arrange entertainment? We cannot expect The Pharmacist to stand on the stand on the stage lapping up the applause while trying to entertain us for the whole event.

You seem full of energy, can I nominate you for the position of Party Manager because I think you will probably be a perfect fit for the role 

The name; The Pharmacist is a well-known brand and a trademark that might be very difficult to forget. The Sceptical Chymist seems to have a quality historical and intellectual connotation that would suit the Pharmacist. Through The Sceptical Chymist, Robert Boyle disputed some renowned and generally accepted but faulty knowledge propounded by two celebrated scholars (Aristotle and Paracelsus). The Sceptical Chymist was an instrument to change the status quo and a pathway for the introduction of a better understanding of our environment.

The Pharmacist has been one of the members that love to see positive changes and growth in this forum. Just like Boyle, he is not scared of the consequences of pursuing a worthy course. I support that his request should be granted because his happiness means a lot to many members of this forum and he is worthy to bear The Sceptical Chymist.

Reading that was interesting. The articulated context alone deserves a round of applause 

[Timelord2067]

Theymos' silence and the fact that The Pharmacist is still The Pharmacist.   ...

Theymos was also silent when The Pharmacist requested more merits not that long ago.


Sorry bud, but perhaps it's time to lock this thread like the merit request thread was.

I have good, personal reasons for asking for this change

Perhaps it's the contradiction of "publicly" asking but not sharing your "private reasons" might be the stumbling block here?

[The Sceptical Chymist]

Or pass away, and someone else has to ask, but let's not go to such extremes yet.[/color]

It's the witching hour tonight, and I've come to Foxpup's cycling club meeting after a long and grueling shift at the cracker factory.  All the regulars are here.  As usual no faces can be recognized because of our masks, but the person I suspect is JollyGood won't make eye contact with me; the cigar-smoking fellow holding court before we begin the ritual sacrifice has got to be LoyceV, and there's somebody over in the corner wearing a pair of faggy effeminate bicycling shorts.  And the rest of the bunch.

About to doze off for a moment, I checked my phone and read this here post and an idea was sparked in my noggin.  Cut to the present moment:  Foxpup has been knocked off the altar, and I have pulled a Colt Python from under my robes.  It is now pointed at the head of a very cute, very meek, very furry animal and I shout: "Theymos, change my username or this here chipmunk gets it right in the temple!".  I'm not even sure that chipmunks have temples, but no matter.  If I pull the trigger, not even good ol' Dr. o_e_l_e_o would be able to sew its head back on.

So where do we stand, big T?  It's either a name change or the death of this fine forest creature, which will be on your conscience.  And trust me, I'll do it.  I haven't slept in 87 hours, might have ingested something bad, and am in no mood to negotiate.

The name; The Pharmacist is a well-known brand and a trademark that might be very difficult to forget.  

I don't subscribe to the modern-day theory that people have or are brands.  That's a millenial/zoomer generation thing they made up, like so much other stuff.

Edit:  Clock's ticking, Theymos.  Mr. Sissypants over in the corner is going to be next, and come sunrise this forum might have lost a few very good members.  And a chipmunk who says it has a wife and kids, dreams and aspirations, and is begging me not to do it.  I'm crazy man, so let's not play around here.

[Distressed chipmunk]

Lawd have mercy!!  Theymos, you better do what this man say!!  I needs to get back to mah hole an' my nuts!!

[o_e_l_e_o]

If I pull the trigger, not even good ol' Dr. o_e_l_e_o would be able to sew its head back on.

Challenge accepted.

[JollyGood]

Talk about an ultimatum  

I need to see if this request will be ignored in the same way the merit increase request was ignored or if the name really will be changed. I still suggest asking Cyrus as per what TheBeardedBaby stated.

Lawd have mercy!!  Theymos, you better do what this man say!!  I needs to get back to mah hole an' my nuts!!

[Distressed chipmunk]

Challenge accepted.

*squeak*

I'd be betta off callin' Dr. Dre.  M'man with the gun up there, shoot this muthafucka instead!!

[PowerGlove]

Edit:  Clock's ticking, Theymos.  Mr. Sissypants over in the corner is going to be next, and come sunrise this forum might have lost a few very good members.  And a chipmunk who says it has a wife and kids, dreams and aspirations, and is begging me not to do it.  I'm crazy man, so let's not play around here.

Lawd have mercy!!  Theymos, you better do what this man say!!  I needs to get back to mah hole an' my nuts!!

The sun is now up and TP is looking haggard, still aiming his six-shooter with a crazed determination; I don't think he's messing around...

[Rockstarguy]

Why man? we are used to this one, if you change the name, it will take time to get used to it. however, we love you anyway.
Give this man his change of user name please.

Honestly the name The pharmacist can't go off my mind. When I was new  to the forum The pharmacist was one of the name that drew my attention , I think this is  because I love pharmacy as a profession, so whenever I see the name the pharmacist it give old memories of becoming a pharmacist which I ended up becoming a lab scientist. 😢.

But I still wish your request for your new username will be accepted ASAP..

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Its almost a year already and nothing heard from Theymos, and Just as i said in my comment in a different thread, reason why Theymos is not paying attention to your request to change your current username might be because he loves the name too (just as I do ) and don't want you to loss it.
Choosing the username "The Pharmacist" is something out of the box, its a kind of username that a user comes across once and it sticks in the mind of that user never to be forgotten.
Personally, I most times have issues remembering the username of majority of users on this forum, but I've never had any issue remembering "The Pharmacist" , it is in my personal believe, or rather, opinion that this current username of yours @TP, contributed to your popularity on this forum , though you might not know this, which is quite understandable.

But i guess its a case of "one man's food is another man's poison" which in any case, if you are head-bent on changing your current username, i also with humility join other users to implore Theymos to please grant your request.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

Honestly the name The pharmacist can't go off my mind. When I was new  to the forum The pharmacist was one of the name that drew my attention , I think this is  because I love pharmacy as a profession

Awww...thank you.  I also have a fondness for it, though I never could stand working in retail drug stores.  Many people think that's the only place pharmacists work, but there are nursing homes, the prison system, home care, and all sorts of areas where pharmacists can practice.  Nuclear pharmacy is another niche area.

Christ, don't make me waver in my decision to shoot this goddamn chipmunk.  This mo fo is staring down the barrel of a cannon and the silence is deafening.

reason why Theymos is not paying attention to your request to change your current username might be because he loves the name too (just as I do ) and don't want you to loss it.

I seriously doubt that, but thanks for your kind words.  And please do pray for this animal in my grasp.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Who is invited to the party? Furthermore, who will bring the cake and snacks as well as arrange entertainment? We cannot expect The Pharmacist to stand on the stand on the stage lapping up the applause while trying to entertain us for the whole event.

The reputables....
Jay Juan Gee would arrange for a cocktail, I mean - he's a good dude don't you think so? Then errrrr..... I'mma select out some good bakers as an incumbent manager but, that'll look even more like a TRAVESTY if "the kid is restrained from his toys" (ironical).
That dude loves pizza like - crazily. There's this bond between CHYMIST and red-pie tomatoe sauce, snacks, groceries and most importantly, PIZZA. I wouldn't be surprised as he'll decide to take up the role of sharing whatever is offered in his own namin' ceremony _{Jesus Christ 😂} then he'll have some space behind the crib, to maneuver with those sweet, tasty cakes and Munch 'em together with some ice-froozen content, in a fancied plate; YOGHURT?? maybe yeah but that's not just gonna be the kind that GLOVES wished to have, mixed in Birdshit -- sounds like bedsheet right?! lol....

You seem full of energy, can I nominate you for the position of Party Manager because I think you will probably be a perfect fit for the role  

SERIOUSLY?? Oh gosh!! That, ofcourse would be great. Only I'll have to learn up some additional cooking skills, like making continental dishes then, it'll be fun 😊
But please, let the man have his will granted...

Sandra 💇

[PowerGlove]

[...] tasty cakes and Munch 'em together with some ice-froozen content, in a fancied plate; YOGHURT?? maybe yeah but that's not just gonna be the kind that GLOVES wished to have, mixed in Birdshit -- sounds like bedsheet right?! lol....

Oh, Jesus. I didn't wish to have frozen yogurt like that, I wished it on Little Mouse for baiting me into getting all excited about a fresh episode of BitcoinTalkShow and then sending me instead to exactly the kind of music video that makes me want to end it all.

If I attend TP's renaming shindig, I'll bring factory-sealed Nintendo® Power Glove's for everyone, a nice bottle of merlot, an extensive collection of half-eaten premium salamis and two pounds of top-shelf cannabis (it's unlikely we'll get through ~900 joints, but you can each take some home with you, afterwards). We should keep a list of who's bringing what...

[o_e_l_e_o]

We should keep a list of who's bringing what...

Put me down for a piñata full of bees. And I'll ask Foxpup if we can borrow a gimp for the day.

[fbeyvgnobo]

Lawd have mercy!!  Theymos, you better do what this man say!!  I needs to get back to mah hole an' my nuts!!

Huge Black Woman is that you 

[LoyceV]

~

That's some serious troll level! For a moment, I thought the chipmunk argument made the name change happen.

Now that "The Sceptical Chymist" is taken, OP's username will never be changed

[JollyGood]

Oh no, what will The Pharmacist do now?

Huge Black Woman is that you 

[PowerGlove]

Huge Black Woman is that you 

I don't really have any "enemies" on the forum yet, but whoever made that account can consider themselves to be the first one. I'm too angry right now to insult you without writing something I'll likely regret, so I'll leave that for another time (I'm guessing there'll be many).

Considering the reference to "Huge Black Woman", I'm guessing it was the same mental defective that raised that issue back on page 2 (post #31). Whoever it is seems to think that an old, politically-incorrect, but obviously (to me anyway) comedic and good-natured alt account is something that should count against TP (it's not, and I think you'd have to be a little slow to conclude otherwise).

I think I need some time away from the forum, the way this name change request was handled has got me pretty disheartened and this sour note at the end is the kicker. Before I take a week or so off to play games and eat chips, I'll repeat what I said at the bottom of page 2:

I think TP should get his name change (or at least a definitive decision about it). Here's my thinking:

If someone is putting in the time (i.e. taking their merit source duties seriously, making years worth of quality posts, etc.) then it sends kind of a shitty/hurtful message to just flat-out ignore their request for a name change, no?

I can appreciate that theymos might have strict criteria and a preference to only award name changes when there's an obviously worthwhile and/or necessary reason to do so, but I also think a little spontaneous leniency every once in a while is a fine thing, too!

If TP could borrow Foxpup's time machine and donate ~$230 [1] [2] for the ability to change his own display name, I'm sure he would. So, can't we just pretend that he did that, or consider his contributions to the forum to dwarf that paltry sum, anyway?

Bitcointalk is overflowing with mindless garbage, and a vanishingly small set of members are responsible for making the good stuff; TP is one of them, and I'm sure many others feel the same way, so can't a random act of kindness [3] be justified in this case?

[1] https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5414169.msg60997445#msg60997445
[2] https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1102023.msg11730335#msg11730335
[3] https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-85307-001

[LoyceV]

I'm too angry right now
~
I think I need some time away from the forum

If someone anonymous on the internet has the power to make you angry, you're doing something wrong and some time away is probably a good idea.

Slightly out of context, this applies:

If someone on the internet is mean to you: boo fucking hoo! Use the Ignore button, and forget about them.

[Rockstarguy]

Awww...thank you.  I also have a fondness for it, though I never could stand working in retail drug stores.  Many people think that's the only place pharmacists work, but there are nursing homes, the prison system, home care, and all sorts of areas where pharmacists can practice.  Nuclear pharmacy is another niche area.

Nuclear pharmacy also known as Radiopharmarcy. This area of pharmacy is not common in the world,  we only have few Nuclear pharmacists. I believe this area of pharmacy is vulgar in the US.

Christ, don't make me waver in my decision to shoot this goddamn chipmunk.

Lol.  It is a decision you don't need to have different feelings about it. Just do what makes you feel happy.

[Foxpup]

And I'll ask Foxpup if we can borrow a gimp for the day.

You didn't need to do that. You all know I would have offered myself without being asked.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

Huge Black Woman is that you 

*BANG*

I told you motherfuckers I was crazy!  And now it's never going to happen--what's there to live for?

[Distressed chipmunk]

*squeak*

[o_e_l_e_o]

You didn't need to do that. You all know I would have offered myself without being asked.

Oh, I had already assumed you wouldn't be missing out on this party! I was hoping to borrow a reserve gimp. You know, after what happened last time.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

I don't really have any "enemies" on the forum yet, but whoever made that account can consider themselves to be the first one. I'm too angry right now to insult you without writing something I'll likely regret, so I'll leave that for another time (I'm guessing there'll be many).

My man, don't let that bug you to the point that it seems to be bugging you.  In fact, put it right out of your mind and let's never think of it again, eh?  I'd already accepted Theymos's silence as a refusal, so this is kind of all just fun and games.

Except for this damn chipmunk.  Anyone got a garbage bag?  And o_e_l_e_o, you can attempt emergency micro-neurosurgery if you want, but I don't think any mammal has survived a decapitation before.  Definitely not at a Foxpup shindig.

Edit:

How much you wanna bet it was Theymos who registered that account just to get me to shut up about the name change? 
Also: No chipmunks were harmed in the making of this farce of a thread--and to my fellow Cycling Club members, I expect you to back me up on that.

Not exactly my area of expertise, but I'll give it a go. I mean, how hard can brain surgery be? It's not rocket science!

Shhh.

[o_e_l_e_o]

Except for this damn chipmunk.  Anyone got a garbage bag?  And o_e_l_e_o, you can attempt emergency micro-neurosurgery if you want, but I don't think any mammal has survived a decapitation before.

Not exactly my area of expertise, but I'll give it a go. I mean, how hard can brain surgery be? It's not rocket science!

[TheBeardedBaby]

So someone already registered the username you wanted?!
That's the risk of revealing the name you want to change to, don't give them more ideas because it looks like you have not only friends here and there's a chance to loose the other ones too, the same way.

[Sandra_hakeem]

How much you wanna bet it was Theymos who registered that account just to get me to shut up about the name change?  
Also: No chipmunks were harmed in the making of this farce of a thread--and to my fellow Cycling Club members, I expect you to back me up on that.

No, I don't think Theymos is just as weird as that , Chymist. I'm seeing a different thing; that a user who's just tired of this particular thread, 'bout your name change, popping up on Meta each and everytime. They decided to create that account. Seems that the whole godaam plan's tarnished and yeah, Chymist shoulda gotten his wishes earlier enough and, that's what it means to me, everyone in support.
I don't know if you had any dialogue with Cyrus before this whole mis-hap? The whole-damn thing has been kept pending for too long. The funniest part is that, that freak's made only 1 post and has disappeared since then. When I first saw 'em, I thought it was you buh, I thought wrong.
Mannnnn,...stand strong, I know how eager you were to be addressed as The Sceptical Chymist, I'm afraid some pegan's never gave a chance.

Sandra 💇

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Huge Black Woman is that you 

*BANG*

I told you motherfuckers I was crazy!  And now it's never going to happen--what's there to live for?

What happened to the ultimatum? Did not work, yeah? My man Theymos is a silent killer and you are his victim 😂
I am just curious, what did you do to him? I mean you must have done something that made him upset and now you are suffering for it 😉

[JollyGood]

Sadly, I guess the party has been cancelled now that The Pharmacist will not be changing his name.

Who is invited to the party? Furthermore, who will bring the cake and snacks as well as arrange entertainment? We cannot expect The Pharmacist to stand on the stand on the stage lapping up the applause while trying to entertain us for the whole event.

The reputables....
Jay Juan Gee would arrange for a cocktail, I mean - he's a good dude don't you think so? Then errrrr..... I'mma select out some good bakers as an incumbent manager but, that'll look even more like a TRAVESTY if "the kid is restrained from his toys" (ironical).
That dude loves pizza like - crazily. There's this bond between CHYMIST and red-pie tomatoe sauce, snacks, groceries and most importantly, PIZZA. I wouldn't be surprised as he'll decide to take up the role of sharing whatever is offered in his own namin' ceremony _{Jesus Christ 😂} then he'll have some space behind the crib, to maneuver with those sweet, tasty cakes and Munch 'em together with some ice-froozen content, in a fancied plate; YOGHURT?? maybe yeah but that's not just gonna be the kind that GLOVES wished to have, mixed in Birdshit -- sounds like bedsheet right?! lol....

[PowerGlove]

If someone anonymous on the internet has the power to make you angry, you're doing something wrong and some time away is probably a good idea.

Yeah, I guess so. That was such a dickhead move, though; I don't see how I could ever become immune to behavior like that. I took some time to relax and play games (making my way through Bluepoint's remake of Demon's Souls) and I'm a little more chill now.

It's not just the troll that made me blow a gasket, it's the seemingly stubborn refusal by theymos to soften up a little. In a never-ending sea of shitposting idiots, where's the logic in estranging an established, value-producing account?

One thing that really gets me to see red these days (because of stuff going on in my own life) is watching the consequences of poor decision making play out. I mean, it's going to take a lot of convincing for me to appreciate how stonewalling TP on this issue has been the superior approach compared to either granting this request or just putting this thing to bed ~2 years ago with a polite "no".

My man, don't let that bug you to the point that it seems to be bugging you.  In fact, put it right out of your mind and let's never think of it again, eh?  I'd already accepted Theymos's silence as a refusal, so this is kind of all just fun and games.

Yep, you're a really good sport.

It's the one-two punch that pushed it over the edge for me (i.e. some malicious degenerate now squatting on your preferred name and the presumably indefensible logic behind how your request has been handled). You're being very cool about it, and I admire you for that, but my blood runs a little hotter and I would personally be pretty pissed at this point.

Sadly, I guess the party has been cancelled now that The Pharmacist will not be changing his name.

Exactly, think of the party, man! Foxpup, looking all sultry in a haze of marijuana smoke and killer bees. The haunting silhouette of people dancing by moonlight to good german techno, each clutching a salami and wearing nothing but a prized vintage gaming accessory. The comforting sound of long cords whipping around in the darkness. The occasional shriek of pain. That all too familiar scent of freshly-thawed dodo (I know a guy) sizzling on the coals and the loamy smell of nighttime ritual...

There's still hope:

I specifically asked Theymos if they could remove the inactive and banned account that previously used this name and change my name into it.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

I'm seeing a different thing; that a user who's just tired of this particular thread, 'bout your name change, popping up on Meta each and everytime.

Well, that's what I thought Theymos might be thinking.  I find it hard to believe (though certainly not impossible) that anyone else would find this thread getting bumped so annoying that they'd create an account with the name I wanted.  In the back of my head I kind of figured someone might do that....but I probably should have just done it myself.  Oh well.

The funniest part is that, that freak's made only 1 post and has disappeared since then.

I wouldn't have expected anything different.

That was such a dickhead move, though; I don't see how I could ever become immune to behavior like that.
<snip>
One thing that really gets me to see red these days (because of stuff going on in my own life) is watching the consequences of poor decision making play out. I mean, it's going to take a lot of convincing for me to appreciate how stonewalling TP on this issue has been the superior approach compared to either granting this request or just putting this thing to bed ~2 years ago with a polite "no".

Yep, some things aren't fair or right and there are massive dicks all over this forum.  But a name change denial (even by the route this one took) isn't the end of the world, and I appreciate the feedback I got from everyone, either for or against my request. 

Theymos's non-response really didn't shock me, and if you stick around long enough you'll see that he runs the forum in a very hands-off kind of way--sometimes in a standoff-ish way.  I'm cool with that, so don't get upset with him on my account.  I actually love the amount of freedom we've all got to express ourselves, which I attribute to his style of administration.  You won't find that on many discussion forums.

I'm going to leave this thread open for a few more hours in case anyone wants to squeeze in their opinions, and then I think it'll be time to lock it up for good.

[LoyceV]

If someone anonymous on the internet has the power to make you angry, you're doing something wrong and some time away is probably a good idea.

Yeah, I guess so. That was such a dickhead move, though; I don't see how I could ever become immune to behavior like that. I took some time to relax and play games (making my way through Bluepoint's remake of Demon's Souls) and I'm a little more chill now.

Join the Thick-Skinned Gang, it's great!

it's the seemingly stubborn refusal by theymos

That surprised me too, I've seen "lesser people" quickly get a name change. I always assumed I've contributed enough to the forum to get small requests as a name change or custom title granted if I ever asked for it, but the fact that The Pharmacist didn't get it makes me think it's off the table for me too.

or just putting this thing to bed ~2 years ago with a polite "no".

From what I've seen, topics in Meta are either resolved quickly, or ignored for a very long time. A quick "no" doesn't happen.

The funniest part is that, that freak's made only 1 post and has disappeared since then.

I'm pretty sure he's still reading here, so: @"The Sceptical Chymist": you've had your troll, now be a good sport and PM the account details to this guy:

I probably should have just done it myself.  Oh well.

If you don't want to expose your IP, wait 30 days and use Tor.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

I'm pretty sure he's still reading here, so: @"The Sceptical Chymist": you've had your troll, now be a good sport and PM the account details to this guy:

Nah....even if I had that account I wouldn't do anything with it since I don't need an alt and obviously wouldn't be able to transfer all of my stats to that one.  No worries, but thanks for the support.

I may have pissed Theymos off somewhere along the line, who knows?  So I wouldn't assume you wouldn't get your request for a name change granted just because my request got ignored.  Theymos probably has way more respect for bitcoin/crypto experts who know the technical details of how the sausage is made, which is a category I don't fit into.  To him, I'm sure I'm a nobody and believe me I get it.

No harm, no foul.  I'm locking the thread, so thanks to all of y'all for your input!