[ARCHIVED THREAD] - AR15.com Membership.... (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 4/28/2012 2:47:27 PM EDT
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So I contacted membership services regarding my interest in being a paying member. All I asked was if I could change my username because I no longer wish to have my name as my username. I was told, "we can only do that in extenuating circumstances" and then was told that if I make a new account for my membership, it'll get denied.
WTF is this shit? Some dude just wants to join up and be a member, but changing his username upon doing so is, "disruptive to the board." WTF is disruptive about me changing account status and username? Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, but I'm trying to start paying which will change my account status.....why couldn't I also change my username to get my name taken out of it? Honestly, I've never been pissed about anything on this forum before; until now. Such BS....I'm trying to pay to contribute and I can't even be given the courtesy of getting my name taken out of my username. Bitch over...... |
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... Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, ... And that's the reason right there. There are hundreds of thousands of members on ar15.com. If we allow you to change yours, we open the door to people changing their names "just because" and it becomes exactly that complete freakin' nuisance you imagine it could be. It opens a door that we'd rather keep shut. Sorry. |
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In for the flamming ...brb getting popcorn  bring me some too please, maybe a coke while you're at it  I hate your avatar. Why pray tell? Do you not like the nauseated feeling you get when you stair at it for long enough? I thought that was one of its best parts. |
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Quoted: You embarrass me Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: In for the flamming ...brb getting popcorn bring me some too please, maybe a coke while you're at it I hate your avatar. Why pray tell? Do you not like the nauseated feeling you get when you stair stare at it for long enough? I thought that was one of its best parts. |
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... Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, ... And that's the reason right there. There are hundreds of thousands of members on ar15.com. If we allow you to change yours, we open the door to people changing their names "just because" and it becomes exactly that complete freakin' nuisance you imagine it could be. It opens a door that we'd rather keep shut. Sorry. You guys should allow paying members one, and only one, opportunity to change their username. The administrative overhead would be entirely bearable. I know because I've managed large forums in the past. |
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In for the flamming ...brb getting popcorn bring me some too please, maybe a coke while you're at it I hate your avatar. Why pray tell? Do you not like the nauseated feeling you get when you stair stare at it for long enough? I thought that was one of its best parts.
You're just jelly that I make this look good 
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In for the flamming ...brb getting popcorn bring me some too please, maybe a coke while you're at it I hate your avatar. Why pray tell? Do you not like the nauseated feeling you get when you stair stare at it for long enough? I thought that was one of its best parts.
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Quoted: I'm hoping that in 5 or 6 years they will let me change my username to Couch-Commando_Prof. Quoted: Quoted: ... Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, ... And that's the reason right there. There are hundreds of thousands of members on ar15.com. If we allow you to change yours, we open the door to people changing their names "just because" and it becomes exactly that complete freakin' nuisance you imagine it could be. It opens a door that we'd rather keep shut. Sorry. You guys should allow paying members one, and only one, opportunity to change their username. The administrative overhead would be entirely bearable. I know because I've managed large forums in the past. |
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... You guys should allow paying members one, and only one, opportunity to change their username. The administrative overhead would be entirely bearable. I know because I've managed large forums in the past. I'm just explaining the policy - I'm not in a position to change or influence it. I'm just a goon. 
But, it's absolutely something you can suggest in the Site Suggestions Forum, or directly suggest to GoatBoy or EdAvila |
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In for the flamming ...brb getting popcorn bring me some too please, maybe a coke while you're at it I hate your avatar. Why pray tell? Do you not like the nauseated feeling you get when you stair stare at it for long enough? I thought that was one of its best parts.
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In for the flamming ...brb getting popcorn bring me some too please, maybe a coke while you're at it I hate your avatar. Why pray tell? Do you not like the nauseated feeling you get when you stair stare at it for long enough? I thought that was one of its best parts.
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In for the flamming ...brb getting popcorn bring me some too please, maybe a coke while you're at it I hate your avatar. Why pray tell? Do you not like the nauseated feeling you get when you stair at it for long enough? I thought that was one of its best parts. DanTSX (or wtf his name is) has already done the "look how annoying my avatar is" routine. It's tired now. |
| I picked a name that was random enough, yet easy enough to remember. It was supposed to be a55, like ass, but I think it was too short, so I said a555. Then, after I signed up and made a couple posts, I got a PM asking if I was into tuning Reliant K cars, because a555 was the part number for the axle. It was then I realized that nothing is random and the type of random knowledge possessed in the hive. |
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In for the flamming ...brb getting popcorn bring me some too please, maybe a coke while you're at it I hate your avatar. Why pray tell? Do you not like the nauseated feeling you get when you stair at it for long enough? I thought that was one of its best parts. DanTSX (or wtf his name is) has already done the "look how annoying my avatar is" routine. It's tired now. to be fair, this is only half my fault. |
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Quoted: Quoted: ... Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, ... And that's the reason right there. There are hundreds of thousands of members on ar15.com. If we allow you to change yours, we open the door to people changing their names "just because" and it becomes exactly that complete freakin' nuisance you imagine it could be. It opens a door that we'd rather keep shut. Sorry. This exactly. I've only personally seen two name changes, that I know of, and they were NOT easily come by. I've heard of one or two others, one of which was something about protecting someone's ID, for very real personal reasons. |
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... Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, ... And that's the reason right there. There are hundreds of thousands of members on ar15.com. If we allow you to change yours, we open the door to people changing their names "just because" and it becomes exactly that complete freakin' nuisance you imagine it could be. It opens a door that we'd rather keep shut. Sorry. I would say that making the mistake of putting my actual name in my username and wanting that fixed would be an "extenuating circumstance". Well that's what I'm saying. I understand DK 100%....that shit would be ridiculous. But when going from freeloader to paying, and the fact that I wish to remove my real name for anonymity purposes, I would hope that wouldn't be a problem. My bitch is over now......but I still think it's BS. I consider my reasoning.....legit. Quoted:
This exactly. I've only personally seen two name changes, that I know of, and they were NOT easily come by. I've heard of one or two others, one of which was something about protecting someone's ID, for very real personal reasons. I guess I have to be Tier 1 to have my identity protected. |
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Quoted: I bet not one person would have known it was your real name until you posted this.Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: ... Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, ... And that's the reason right there. There are hundreds of thousands of members on ar15.com. If we allow you to change yours, we open the door to people changing their names "just because" and it becomes exactly that complete freakin' nuisance you imagine it could be. It opens a door that we'd rather keep shut. Sorry. I would say that making the mistake of putting my actual name in my username and wanting that fixed would be an "extenuating circumstance". Well that's what I'm saying. I understand DK 100%....that shit would be ridiculous. But when going from freeloader to paying, and the fact that I wish to remove my real name for anonymity purposes, I would hope that wouldn't be a problem. My bitch is over now......but I still think it's BS. I consider my reasoning.....legit. |
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In for the flamming ...brb getting popcorn bring me some too please, maybe a coke while you're at it I hate your avatar. Why pray tell? Do you not like the nauseated feeling you get when you stair at it for long enough? I thought that was one of its best parts. Reminds me of the Hypno-Toad. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I bet not one person would have known it was your real name until you posted this.Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: ... Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, ... And that's the reason right there. There are hundreds of thousands of members on ar15.com. If we allow you to change yours, we open the door to people changing their names "just because" and it becomes exactly that complete freakin' nuisance you imagine it could be. It opens a door that we'd rather keep shut. Sorry. I would say that making the mistake of putting my actual name in my username and wanting that fixed would be an "extenuating circumstance". Well that's what I'm saying. I understand DK 100%....that shit would be ridiculous. But when going from freeloader to paying, and the fact that I wish to remove my real name for anonymity purposes, I would hope that wouldn't be a problem. My bitch is over now......but I still think it's BS. I consider my reasoning.....legit. Pretty much this. Do as DK suggested, float the idea to site staff in the suggestions forum. It'll be a hell of a lot more constructive than a bitching thread. |
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... Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, ... And that's the reason right there. There are hundreds of thousands of members on ar15.com. If we allow you to change yours, we open the door to people changing their names "just because" and it becomes exactly that complete freakin' nuisance you imagine it could be. It opens a door that we'd rather keep shut. Sorry. This exactly. I've only personally seen two name changes, that I know of, and they were NOT easily come by. I've heard of one or two others, one of which was something about protecting someone's ID, for very real personal reasons. There is a member here on AR15 that brags about getting his name changed when he became a life member. I've seen him mention it at least 3 times. It's sorta annoying (to me anyways) "Look at me, look at me, I'm great" 
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... Now, I completely understand that having dudes change their username every day is a complete freakin' neusance, ... And that's the reason right there. There are hundreds of thousands of members on ar15.com. If we allow you to change yours, we open the door to people changing their names "just because" and it becomes exactly that complete freakin' nuisance you imagine it could be. It opens a door that we'd rather keep shut. Sorry. I would say that making the mistake of putting my actual name in my username and wanting that fixed would be an "extenuating circumstance". Well that's what I'm saying. I understand DK 100%....that shit would be ridiculous. But when going from freeloader to paying, and the fact that I wish to remove my real name for anonymity purposes, I would hope that wouldn't be a problem. My bitch is over now......but I still think it's BS. I consider my reasoning.....legit. I hear what you are saying, and agree that sometimes the policies and rules CAN be unfair to a few people. Posts asking for the value of a gun in G.D. for instance, almost ALWAYS get locked immediately, because of the potential of abuse, and for people trying to "stealth" advertise something they have for sale - and that policy unfairly screws people that legitimately just wanted to know the value of an old heirloom or something like that - but to keep the site running smoothly and keep the integrity of a well-functioning Equipment Exchange, we need to be draconian about that policy. As someone else said, your handle certainly doesn't look like an identifying name - but could mean a million things, so hopefully it will never be an issue. If it actually became an issue or problem for you (like an ugly divorce, or a stalker, or something - and your name was pretty obvious or rare), then you are probably getting closer to the extenuating circumstance that Staff might consider. |
