I mean what may have been a good name idea a few years ago might not remain so a few years down. I can understand not wanting people to constantly change their forum display name, but they should at least let us do it once a year.
They Really Should Allow Us To Change Our Forum Names
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02-14-2021, 04:58 AMStyrmwydaThey Really Should Allow Us To Change Our Forum Names
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02-14-2021, 05:01 AMVahlnir
I gave my chocobo most of my forum name so...it has some relevance at least. But yeah, I agree. Maybe when they upgrade the forums 10 years from now we'll have more options.
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02-14-2021, 05:05 AMSavishSalaciousWhy so more people can just troll the forum posts? This is a waste of a thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Styrmwyda
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02-14-2021, 05:06 AMVahlnirI think the only "waste" in this thread is your post.Quote:
Originally Posted by SavishSalacious
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02-14-2021, 06:04 AMStyrmwydaPeople will troll the forum posts regardless.Quote:
Originally Posted by SavishSalacious
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02-14-2021, 06:51 AMWhite_Wolf_XA name change would not hide you from the admin/moderators of the forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by SavishSalacious
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02-14-2021, 07:12 AMJillianAllowing names changes is not going to result in a sudden explosion of trolls. Trolls are going to troll with or without name changes. You can just use a certain troll who-shall-remain-nameless and their bunch of alt accounts as an example. Even with multiple bans, they kept trolling. I don't see the harm in allowing people to change forum names one a year or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by SavishSalacious
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02-14-2021, 07:23 AMValkyrie_LennethYou are likely quoting said person right now, unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jillian
I'd love to change mine, but I live with it. -
02-14-2021, 07:42 AMMsQi
Maybe a cash shop product?
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02-14-2021, 07:43 AMEdax
We don't need Titanman impersonating other forum posters with constant name changes.
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02-14-2021, 07:49 AMMsQiWhy I suggested making people pay for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edax
Or put a delay on it. First one takes 2 days to take effect. Next takes a week....
Or only 1 per month or maybe per year,
Maybe a combination of these. -
02-14-2021, 07:56 AMlinayar
As someone who takes breaks from the forum, it's nice to be able to recognize names at a glance.
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02-14-2021, 07:57 AMAvatreThey would likely program it so that no two accounts can have the same name(if it isn't already like that anyways...)Quote:
Originally Posted by Edax
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02-14-2021, 07:57 AMEdaxThe problem is that Titanman can pay for it, given all his level 80 alts and forum accounts.Quote:
Originally Posted by MsQi
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02-14-2021, 08:03 AMTheodricIt's a basic feature on many other forums and I don't think people should miss out on something just because of 'trolls'.Quote:
Originally Posted by SavishSalacious
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02-14-2021, 08:15 AMTheMightyMollusk
Y'all just mad you didn't get your user name right on the first try.
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02-14-2021, 08:18 AMMsQiYou just read the first line didn't you? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Edax
Besides that, denying something to those who would use it responsibly because of those who would abuse it, is tyrannical thinking. -
02-14-2021, 08:26 AMJojoya
The forum name exists so others can identify posts as coming from a specific account. The meaning behind the name you pick might stop being relevant to you but the name itself remains relevant to others who use it to identify which posts are yours. If people keep changing their name, even if months apart, that connection gets lost.
Pick a neutral name in the first place and you don't have to worry about the meaning staying relevant to you.
I wouldn't object to a one time only forum name change for those who initially choose a name they come to regret but I would be against any form of regular name changes. -
02-14-2021, 08:35 AMEdaxDo you think a lack of features somehow equates to tyranny?Quote:
Originally Posted by MsQi
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02-14-2021, 08:37 AMMsQiYes and no. There are things that identify the account besides the name. All past posts would remain connected to the account, more than likely the name would change on all previous posts. If not, search could be setup to return posts under previous names when the new name is used.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jojoya
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02-14-2021, 08:39 AMMsQiNo, that is not what I said.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edax
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02-14-2021, 08:59 AMAwhaActually I do NEED that. Would be glorious!Quote:
Originally Posted by Edax
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02-14-2021, 10:25 AMEdaxQuote:
Originally Posted by MsQi
Your throwing out the word "Tyrannical thinking" over a feature that never existed on this forum. If something is ripe for abuse, than perhaps implanting such a feature would be a waste of resources.Quote:
Originally Posted by MsQi
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02-14-2021, 11:52 AMZfz
Make it a 1800-day veteran reward.
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02-14-2021, 11:55 AMEdaxThat's a brilliant suggestion. Trolls probably don't have that patience.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zfz
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02-14-2021, 01:10 PMStyrmwydaNo. If they add a name change feature I shouldn't have to be subscribed to the game (which you need to be to use the forums) for 1800 days. That's over 4 years. I shouldn't be restricted from something just because trolls might abuse it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zfz
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02-14-2021, 01:11 PMCatwho
I'm forever stuck with my FFXI name. :(
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02-14-2021, 09:26 PMNightroad
On free name change token a year , good for a year. Otherwise from Mogstation with a 30 day cool down period.
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02-14-2021, 10:43 PMlinayarNot really, as that's just how the world works. Many restrictions that exist (including legal laws) wouldn't exist if there weren't people that would abuse their power/authority/right and produce unwanted results. And besides, this forum isn't a democracy. SE will do what they want with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MsQi
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02-14-2021, 11:17 PMDelisBy this reasoning we shouldn't have name changes in game as well. Which i do kinda agree with.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jojoya
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02-14-2021, 11:35 PMTheodric
Character name changes are a necessity in this sort of game. They're invaluable to role-players, especially if they pop a fantasia and want to adhere to established naming conventions for their character.
As for forum names, I'd love to change mine. I just threw a random name at the screen when trying out the game at the insistence of a friend. At the time, I wasn't sure if I'd even stick around for the long term since many other MMO's had failed to capture my interest. -
02-15-2021, 12:15 AMDarkMasamune
To be honest, I'd love to change mine too. I'm all for it if there's a limit/price/something-who-cares in it, so it won't be abused.
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02-15-2021, 04:42 AMHalivel
If anything, Forums need a serious upgrade for a long while by now, including either removing or increasing the daily limit of messages (I know why it was added in the first place, but seriously, with how big the community became in these 7 years, 20 messages per day often just aren't enough). Its UI is pretty outdated as well, though it's not exactly bad even today, I saw far worse things. Mobile Version... nearly nonexistent tbh, easier to write new one from scratch than updating old one. That said, a possibility to change your name should be available as well, with some restrictions maybe, like being registered on forums for some considerable amount of time first and then with long cooldown.