enjay Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) Just a quick question - is it possible to amend my display name or would I have to register a new account? We're about to do some e-safety stuff with the students, and one of the things we say is to use aliases not real names on forums - perhaps I should lead by example! Edited September 28, 2009 by enjay
mb2k01 Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 If an admin sees this (or you PM one) they will be able to do it for you. I had mine done a while back 1
webman Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Yes, it's possible. The unnecessarily-long "FN-GreaterManchester" was truncated to FN-GM a while ago
sparkeh Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) Might wanna take that avatar photo of you away as well Edited September 28, 2009 by sparkeh Damn spelling!
enjay Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 I did think it was possible, but I can't see how. Had a look in the User CP but couldn't see it (could change pretty much everything else though).
enjay Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 Might wanna talk that avatar photo of you away as well Yes, I will when I go anonymous :-)
webman Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Sorry, should have mentioned it's not user-doable - mb2k01 is correct in saying it's down to an admin. 1
mjs_mjs Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 i would like to change mine also - does anyone know an admin who would do this for us?
ZeroHour Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Hi I am happy to rename accounts for you but yes its a manual process right now. If you want a rename please check your new username is free and PM me with the change or use the "Contact Us" link. Cheers 1
SC-UK Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Does that mean that NickJones is up for grabs now?
enjay Posted September 28, 2009 Author Posted September 28, 2009 Does that mean that NickJones is up for grabs now? That's a new twist on identity theft!
mac_shinobi Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 He is obviously plotting something for april fools day or something of the likes j/k
teddybear Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Does that mean that NickJones is up for grabs now? Quick, take a copy of the avatar to make it look right!
SC-UK Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 That's a new twist on identity theft! I thought if I stole your identity it would give you something else to talk about at your s-safety talks. A practical example if you will. If you could just e-mail me (in plain text if possible), all of your address details, financial information, mothers maiden name, first pet, etc - it would make my job so much easier
Hightower Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 There was an MSN app that used to clone one of your friends accounts and made your account look like there account. Was very very sneaky to get information out of people, thinking they were talking to someone else haha
FN-GM Posted September 28, 2009 Posted September 28, 2009 Yes, it's possible. The unnecessarily-long "FN-GreaterManchester" was truncated to FN-GM a while ago it did indeed, im not the only one. James has he renamed.
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