Susan in MO Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I am irritated because I hurriedly abbreviated Missouri with Mo instead of the capital MO.:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm not sure if you can edit that or not.. You might have to email the webmaster and ask them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 You can't edit it; it's the username you registered with. However, the admin should be able to change it for you (I go to another board with similar software and the admin can easily change usernames). If the admin can't for whatever reason, you'll have to reregister with the corrected name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in MO Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Thanks, I will check with admin and see if it is an easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awanama Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 This is posted in the FAQ. I think it STINKS! So I hope everyone wants to be called the same name forever!:mad: "You can alter any of the fields in your profile, except your username. Once you have registered your username, it becomes yours for life. In extreme circumstances, you may request that the administrator change your username, but he or she will require a very good reason to do so." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in MO Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Thanks, I will check with admin and see if it is an easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 This is posted in the FAQ. I think it STINKS! So I hope everyone wants to be called the same name forever!:mad: "You can alter any of the fields in your profile, except your username. Once you have registered your username, it becomes yours for life. In extreme circumstances, you may request that the administrator change your username, but he or she will require a very good reason to do so." It doesn't stink--it's to prevent anon posts, posting by multiple users, etc. It's there for a good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awanama Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 It doesn't stink--it's to prevent anon posts, posting by multiple users, etc. It's there for a good reason. I do understand why it is there. I just don't like that you have to be stuck with the same name forever. Or what about people that have listed numbers of kids and then have more? According the the rule, that's not really a good reason. I've never changed my name on the boards since I started posting six years ago but I do understand that people change and want an identity that fits them better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I do understand why it is there. I just don't like that you have to be stuck with the same name forever. Or what about people that have listed numbers of kids and then have more? According the the rule, that's not really a good reason. I've never changed my name on the boards since I started posting six years ago but I do understand that people change and want an identity that fits them better. Well, that's why you pick a name that doesn't have any of that stuff in there. :) It really shouldn't be up to the admin's to decide on your user name, which is what "you" are asking. The ability to change your name just because another child was born, was a flaw in the other board and boards like it. It makes it too easy to fake an identity, go anon (which I loathed), or deal with spam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awanama Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 It really shouldn't be up to the admin's to decide on your user name, which is what "you" are asking. I have no idea what is meant by this statement.:confused: I do think some didn't realize when registering that they couldn't change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothicGyrl Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 "you" = general you. Meaning, some are complaining about not being able to change a simple mistake, so they are going to email the admins to do it, when it's not something the admins should be or feel the need to do. It's just a quirk of mine--I loathe anon posts, I loathe people who constantly change their names (as in post as one name, then as entirely different one, flipping back and forth), and I like the ability to choose a name that is just mine and no one else can take it. But mainly I love the rule because I loathe anon posts. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awanama Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I understand you now. I also hate anon posts and do think you should post by one name. I just think it should have been clearer in the registration that once you picked a name, it's yours for life. Some of us haven't used boards like these before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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