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- trolled_butter
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7 posts
Changing Usernames
well just wondering but, cant you make it so that it gives you the option to only change your name once?
Last edited by trolled_butter (Oct. 20, 2013 17:42:13)
- joletole
- Scratcher
100+ posts
Changing Usernames
Some ideas have been tossed around like this. Like, you can only change your username once every six months, but still, thats a lot. well just wondering but, cant you make it so that it gives you the option to only change your name once?
Here, this might make it simpler:
Lets say you are at a store, and there are 3 million people stuffed inside. But luckily, you have a search button where you can find the person you want to. Now lets say you are looking for the user abc. You search abc and there he is! Now, lets say a month from now, you search abc, but you can't find him. If you really liked abc's projects, you might never be able to find him again.
Lets also say in this store 1000 people change there name all at once, well first of all, there would be mass confusion and chaos, with everyone trying to figure out who everyone is. This would also cause a slow server, and a slow server, is a buggy one.
So, for now, the Scratch Team will stick with the idea of not being able to change your username.
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- fashionista1223
- Scratcher
43 posts
Changing Usernames
To simonida,
I understand why you would want to change your username. However, then Scratch would be very confusing. You're not alone, though. Many other people have asked the Scratch Team about this, but no matter how many times we ask, it probably won't be done. Click here and read number 11. Don't worry, you're not alone. I also wish changing usernames could be allowed, but unfortunately, it can't be done.
Thanks, Fashionista1223
I understand why you would want to change your username. However, then Scratch would be very confusing. You're not alone, though. Many other people have asked the Scratch Team about this, but no matter how many times we ask, it probably won't be done. Click here and read number 11. Don't worry, you're not alone. I also wish changing usernames could be allowed, but unfortunately, it can't be done.
Thanks, Fashionista1223
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- Failord
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Changing Usernames
Can we please just close this already?
My suggestion: Warn Scratchers that their username is completely permenant when they sign up, when they type in their username.
My suggestion: Warn Scratchers that their username is completely permenant when they sign up, when they type in their username.
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- Eintity
- Scratcher
100+ posts
Changing Usernames
Me: “Hi!”
Other Guy: “Hello!”
*Later That Day*
*Eintity Is Offline While The Other Guy Changes His Username*
Other Guy: “Hi!”
Me: “WHO ARE YOU?!”
And that is why I don't agree.
Other Guy: “Hello!”
*Later That Day*
*Eintity Is Offline While The Other Guy Changes His Username*
Other Guy: “Hi!”
Me: “WHO ARE YOU?!”
And that is why I don't agree.
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- Rumanti
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Changing Usernames
Anyone know Codecademy? I changed my username a few times and confuse MYSELF
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- lundfamily3
- Scratcher
100+ posts
Changing Usernames
I agree it shouldnt be done but i would like to take the offer to name five sites
FelisFire
FlightRising
Lioden
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FlightRising
Lioden
MyAdopts or something (closed now due to no funding )
YouTube
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- Lythium
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Changing Usernames
Maybe you can make it so that you can't change your username fully?
Like, for example:
I want to change from dsaztur to Lythium. Instead of that, I can change dsaztur to Lysaztur, wait a few months so that everyone knows dsaztur is Lysaztur, then change my username to Lythium!
Like, for example:
I want to change from dsaztur to Lythium. Instead of that, I can change dsaztur to Lysaztur, wait a few months so that everyone knows dsaztur is Lysaztur, then change my username to Lythium!
- lundfamily3
- Scratcher
100+ posts
Changing Usernames
How is that different? People still wouldn't know you. On the sites I am on where you cna change your name you have to make a topic and pm people so everyone knows who yiu are. Maybe you can make it so that you can't change your username fully?
Like, for example:
I want to change from dsaztur to Lythium. Instead of that, I can change dsaztur to Lysaztur, wait a few months so that everyone knows dsaztur is Lysaztur, then change my username to Lythium!
Yes, I am a female. Yes, I would rather fight in a zombie apycolypse/fantasy universe than be a princess or have anything to do witha princess.
~ShadowOfArt is an alt I rarely use now a days~
Working on Christmas Animation with the amazing the_hawk_arisen!
And then the dragon lowered it's head to the wolf's and it's eyes blazed with a fury of no other creature that ever flew through the skies.
Shinigami eat only apples.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Currently watching: Deathnote (on episode 30! :O) ;
- Zeyphr
- Scratcher
100+ posts
Changing Usernames
Same here!same. Put some thought in usernames people! Idc I like my username
Also, on-topic, projects dependent on the Username block would be a little…broken.
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- meowflash
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Changing Usernames
Changing usernames? Not really…
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- Sonickyle
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1000+ posts
Changing Usernames
deviantART gives you the option to change your username if you have Premium membership. When you change your username for the next couple months on your Profile Page next to your name it has a Last known as username box.
Perhaps we could combine what Steam does with this. We would have a Account Name and Display name. On your profile it would display your display name and in brackets it would say your account name. You could search up either of the names and it'll show the same user, thus eliminating all the problems with identity.
Perhaps we could combine what Steam does with this. We would have a Account Name and Display name. On your profile it would display your display name and in brackets it would say your account name. You could search up either of the names and it'll show the same user, thus eliminating all the problems with identity.
No I don't make projects anymore. I left some time ago.
I only check the forums every now and then, but other than that consider me retired.
I only check the forums every now and then, but other than that consider me retired.
- cobraguy
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Changing Usernames
Should this topic be closed now? The suggestion has already been denied.
- Poosheku
- Scratcher
72 posts
Changing Usernames
There's a site where I really liked this User's submissions,but I could never find them after a little while. The last post I ever saw them make was “I'm gonna change my Username soon!”. So there's a real life explanation. I still feel bad for Users that have names that tell you to follow them, though . (I don't really want to point out anyone specific.)
- NoxSpooth
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Changing Usernames
Perhaps we could combine what Steam does with this. We would have a Account Name and Display name. On your profile it would display your display name and in brackets it would say your account name. You could search up either of the names and it'll show the same user, thus eliminating all the problems with identity.
I'm not sure… Maybe kids would get confused and put their full real names there? Also, on Steam multiple people can have the same display name. Wouldn't that cause confusion as well?
- dragon321
- Scratcher
13 posts
Changing Usernames
Yes, but I have actually been wanting to change my username to dragonstar for quite a while now, and I don't want to make a new account. Just make a new account.
- Sonickyle
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Changing Usernames
Make it so you can't have the same display name as someone else.Perhaps we could combine what Steam does with this. We would have a Account Name and Display name. On your profile it would display your display name and in brackets it would say your account name. You could search up either of the names and it'll show the same user, thus eliminating all the problems with identity.
I'm not sure… Maybe kids would get confused and put their full real names there? Also, on Steam multiple people can have the same display name. Wouldn't that cause confusion as well?
No I don't make projects anymore. I left some time ago.
I only check the forums every now and then, but other than that consider me retired.
I only check the forums every now and then, but other than that consider me retired.
- lundfamily3
- Scratcher
100+ posts
Changing Usernames
The real problem about this is:
Is it even possible to change usernames coding wise? Are projects and other things tied to the account name?
Is it even possible to change usernames coding wise? Are projects and other things tied to the account name?
Yes, I am a female. Yes, I would rather fight in a zombie apycolypse/fantasy universe than be a princess or have anything to do witha princess.
~ShadowOfArt is an alt I rarely use now a days~
Working on Christmas Animation with the amazing the_hawk_arisen!
And then the dragon lowered it's head to the wolf's and it's eyes blazed with a fury of no other creature that ever flew through the skies.
Shinigami eat only apples.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Currently watching: Deathnote (on episode 30! :O) ;
- NoxSpooth
- Scratcher
1000+ posts
Changing Usernames
… Then don't make a new account and stay with your current username?Yes, but I have actually been wanting to change my username to dragonstar for quite a while now, and I don't want to make a new account. Just make a new account.
You could create a new account, and post an announcement project in both accounts telling your friends about your new username.
Also, it looks like the name dragonstar is already taken.
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