internet screen name theft

[Andrew Schreiber]

User names are a very good thing in some cases, especially for kids. My user name was chosen for no particular reason other than it had nothing to do with me. It allowed me to be a part of this when I was told that no one online was allowed to know my name (Parents rule, I think it is a good one) I have since made the decision that hiding is not something I want to do. User names are still very personal and I can understand where you are coming from. You have to realize, we live in a world with over 6 BILLION people, chances are someone will think that mrbob1000 is a cool name and use it without even knowing about you. And if they do know about you and are still using the name, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.

Although, a search of my name doesn't show up anything about me until page 3/4 and even then its a dead link.

On an unrelated note, is there a procedure for changing user names here?

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Damien1247

On an unrelated note, is there a procedure for changing user names here?

Contact Brandon Martus and ask him to change your username. Give him the current name/information and provide the new name that you would like to replace it with.

It may take a little while but he will change it for you.

Jane

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

Contact Brandon Martus and ask him to change your username. Give him the current name/information and provide the new name that you would like to replace it with.

It may take a little while but he will change it for you.

Jane

Here is a really old thread about choosing a screen name that is your real name.

Enjoy!

Andy B.

[Molten]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Here is a really old thread about choosing a screen name that is your real name.

Enjoy!

Andy B.

Actually, I sometimes just call people by their usernames. (Just ask boiler) It makes things easier and I believe it is more personal.