As we know, more and more users changed their usernames over time. I have not been on the forum for too long enough to know all the changes of username-changing process. From what I know of, it seems over many months, username changing requests only accepted in early period of the forum. After that only VIP members and someone who have really convincing reasons will be granted by theymos.
However, recent months, we've witnessed more and more users got granted from admin to change their usernames to new ones. It is their personal problems and desire, so I congratulate them for what they have done.
But there are some things to consider:
- After the old username changed to new one, the former one will be able to reuse by the others
- Are there risks of compromises on former username (scam/ fake/ clone)?
- What will happen with the person who take over the formerly usernames of the others (especially reputable ones, but the question is for all kind of users) ?
My suggestion:- Formerly usernames should be perma-locked and can not be reused by anyone else, except the initial owners of those usernames.
- If the 1st suggestion will not be accepted, how about solutions for the person who take over formerly usernames?
I believe the 1
st position can be done if theymos has time to code and will be convinced with my suggestion. I know there is indirect solution for it: Leaving negative trust feedback on such accounts, but it requires community efforts as well as time to do that. In the meantime, who knows scammers can scam some naive people.
Answered by theymos, so I locked it and deleted unnecessary parts. Thank you for the answer, admin.
I am also sorry to people who changed usernames for privacy, not for appearance, if I did something wrong.
