Public request to Theymos for a name change

[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.

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[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]

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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