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ATTENTION: Profile changes!
helvetica:
A new profile field has been added to replace username as a method of identification. Under Profile -> Account Settings you will see a new option named "Nickname", it will show up right under your avatar so people can recognize you even if you change your display name. This is PERMANENT, so choose wisely what you wish to be there. We are leaving the field open for editing for the next couple of days to let people set their own, but after that it can only be edited by an admin. At registration time you are forced to fill it out.
The field will be locked for editing after 2/20. After this time only admins will be able to set and edit this field. Don't put anything stupid, this is going to show up on your profile for the life of your account and we will only change it in cases of offensive or inappropriate nicknames.
Usernames are now hidden again, only staff and the owner of the account can see the actual username you use to login with.
Iryan:
So, just so I get this straight, the nickname becomes the permanently displayed name in your profile where your username used to be visible, whie the username is the one with which you log on, and the two must not be the same...
Would it be possible to keep the former username as the nickname and changing the username instead? Aside from being what at least some people would prefer name-wise, it seems to me that it would also be safer than keeping the login name the same as before. Or maybe I am just being paranoid again.
If that is too much work in one way or another (I wouldn't know, sorry), well, too bad, but if you could do that, it would be pretty cool.
Anyways, props on the quick reaction to the attacks and thanks for the information and work you are doing. :)
Gpop:
Since I'll always be known as Gpop and I PREFER to be known as Gpop (not Koipop that was just for a time being) this is something very good for me. Thank you TSO.
helvetica:
--- Quote from: Eeyore on February 17, 2011, 03:15:08 PM ---So, just so I get this straight, the nickname becomes the permanently displayed name in your profile where your username used to be visible, whie the username is the one with which you log on, and the two must not be the same...
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Yes, your login name (username) is now no longer visible by anyone except you or the staff. It used to be open to anyone who could view profiles as it was something that wasn't user-changeable and unique, but now because of the attacks it is hidden again. Your username should not match ANYTHING publicly identifiable on your account, so don't set your display name, your nickname, or any instant messaging nicks to your username.
--- Quote ---Would it be possible to keep the former username as the nickname and changing the username instead? Aside from being what at least some people would prefer name-wise, it seems to me that it would also be safer than keeping the login name the same as before. Or maybe I am just being paranoid again.
If that is too much work in one way or another (I wouldn't know, sorry), well, too bad, but if you could do that, it would be pretty cool.
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Oh we can easily do that. Just send a note to any of the admins (me, Kilga, Edible, Matsuri, 7hs and Ruro), and we can have your username changed and then you can go ahead and set that as your nickname.
I know this is kind of frustrating for everyone but we have everyone's safety and security in mind. By divorcing your public name from your login name, it will be nearly impossible for someone to even attempt to bruteforce your account.
Azure Lazuline:
One small suggestion: If someone's displayed name is the same as their nickname, it seems weird/awkward to have both shown beside each post. I think this is a cool idea overall, though, and is a great way to keep changeable display names without it getting out of hand.