Name Change

[Warehouse]

After searching through the MMOBay forum rules for anything about name changing and coming up with nothing I figured I'd try to see if I could get one (a name change that is). While I feel that you have every right to say that I can't for previous post/possible scamming things/others wanting the same/etc. I feel like I should post and ask. I have yet to do any business here and I've been inactive since Markee Dragon transferred their black market(s) to MMOBay I was curious if it would be possible to get a name change.

Will be waiting for a reply, thanks. Also, excuse the wall of text.

 

[gman]

I think Mike should incorporate some sort of store feature where we can buy certain forum items / additions. Such as, a custom user title, name change, colored name, etc. We could earn points by the post, and spend them for something cool.

 

[Warehouse]

I think Mike should incorporate some sort of store feature where we can buy certain forum items / additions. Such as, a custom user title, name change, colored name, etc. We could earn points by the post, and spend them for something cool.

A forum market? Yeah those are a lot of fun once they get developed. Especially when the forum has an arcade system with high scores and such.

But, that's thinking WAY over the thread. First let's find out if we can simply change our names.

 

[Husky]

I think Mike should incorporate some sort of store feature where we can buy certain forum items / additions. Such as, a custom user title, name change, colored name, etc. We could earn points by the post, and spend them for something cool.

And then comes even more spam.... I'd have to disagree on that, maybe a pay service (yes I know nobody likes to see those) but not by post or people are goona try and post farm even more then they are now.

 

[Warehouse]

And then comes even more spam.... I'd have to disagree on that, maybe a pay service (yes I know nobody likes to see those) but not by post or people are goona try and post farm even more then they are now.

While I'd prefer to get it for free.. I'd be willing to donate $5~ to get a name change.

 

[gman]

And then comes even more spam.... I'd have to disagree on that, maybe a pay service (yes I know nobody likes to see those) but not by post or people are goona try and post farm even more then they are now.

Ya, spam would be a problem, but a one time fee I think would do the trick.

 

[Warehouse]

Ya, spam would be a problem, but a one time fee I think would do the trick.

There could always be a daily/weekly/monthly limit. Or just do points for feedback/purchase.

 

[-Holmes-]

I actually asked a while back and I believe for like a $25 fee you can have your name changed on the forums.

 

[gman]

That was MD's price, which in my opinion was ridiculous. Changing a username in vBulletin takes a couple clicks at most.

 

[Warehouse]

That was MD's price, which in my opinion was ridiculous. Changing a username in vBulletin takes a couple clicks at most.

QFT. Haha.

 

[Kuz]

Banned - failed to resolve scam thread (http://www.epicnpc.com/scammers/461871-scammer-kuz-diablo-3-gold.html)

Mike already stated before that name changes wouldn't be allowed on these forums, others have tried in the past.

MD did have the option in the past, but it is no longer offered.

 

[Warehouse]

Mike already stated before that name changes wouldn't be allowed on these forums, others have tried in the past.

MD did have the option in the past, but it is no longer offered.

So long as it's in a thread somewhere, people should be able to find it. If they're looking for the previous name and it comes up when you search you'll see the new name is whatever they changed to. We'll just have to see what Mike says.

 

[CoppafeelxMMO]

Banned - https://www.epicnpc.com/threads/coppafeelxmmo-possible-scammer.1669305/

While scamming and other foul things may happen with name changes; as long as its documented, and regulated i.e. 1 name change every 6 months to a year for 25-30 dollars. Since a higher rate on the name change will deter most individuals with ideas of using this to scam. I mean there are alot of impersonators out there, and if a legit member of this community falls victim to this due to having a name that is easy to immulate, then I believe the name change would be a good alternative, as opposed to allowing the impersonator keep using different variations of the name and preying on others.

 

[Warehouse]

While scamming and other foul things may happen with name changes; as long as its documented, and regulated i.e. 1 name change every 6 months to a year for 25-30 dollars. Since a higher rate on the name change will deter most individuals with ideas of using this to scam. I mean there are alot of impersonators out there, and if a legit member of this community falls victim to this due to having a name that is easy to immulate, then I believe the name change would be a good alternative, as opposed to allowing the impersonator keep using different variations of the name and preying on others.

My name would be extremely easy to emulate; FriedenamMD, FriedmannMD, FridemannMD, FrledemannMD, FriedemamMD, etc.

Might not be the best thing to give them ideas.. Oh well.

 

[EpicNPC]

I have not allowed name changes since the forums have moved from MD. Im not 100% against name changes, however once I start to allow it I know there will be constant requests and Im sure a good percentage of those requests will be from scammers wanting to change their names to cover their tracks. I think their needs to be some sort of system in place where you can earn a name change and a one per year limit. Theres no need to change your username more than that anyway.

I'll see what I can find.

 

[Warehouse]

I have not allowed name changes since the forums have moved from MD. Im not 100% against name changes, however once I start to allow it I know there will be constant requests and Im sure a good percentage of those requests will be from scammers wanting to change their names to cover their tracks. I think their needs to be some sort of system in place where you can earn a name change and a one per year limit. Theres no need to change your username more than that anyway.

I'll see what I can find.

Alright, thanks Mike.

 

[naga]

I think name changing will cause more problems then good. Even if someone tried to impersonate you, the other guy should make you him post in his thread, copy/paste AIM names, etc.

 

[Warehouse]

I think name changing will cause more problems then good. Even if someone tried to impersonate you, the other guy should make you him post in his thread, copy/paste AIM names, etc.

You also realize that if it's in a post that anyone can search the forums for a name and see that they changed their name from xx to x. So long as it's cataloged.

 

[naga]

You also realize that if it's in a post that anyone can search the forums for a name and see that they changed their name from xx to x. So long as it's cataloged.

Meh, I guess thats true, but alot of names can be impersonated, so i imagine you want to name change for personal preference.

Also, i havn't seen it yet and I don't think they are allowed, but are alt codes allowed in names on mmobay?

Like ì

 

[CoppafeelxMMO]

Banned - https://www.epicnpc.com/threads/coppafeelxmmo-possible-scammer.1669305/

i dont believe that are for impersonator reasons. ï í etc.

 

[EpicNPC]

http://vbforums.mmobay.net/mmobay-net-news-announcement/402821-username-changes.html

 

[CoppafeelxMMO]

Banned - https://www.epicnpc.com/threads/coppafeelxmmo-possible-scammer.1669305/

Thanks for this addition! I have gone ahead and utilized this feature. Cheers

 

[Durkadur]

Awesome thanks Mike ;D

Can finally flush this lame name ''Momowow''