How to change "Display Name" in forum? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Yaksaredabomb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2013, 04:48:52 pm
content: I'd like to change my "Display Name" so it is different from my username.I've looked here:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/help/And followed that to here:http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/ProfileWhich says this:"Name - While their username cannot usually be changed, a member may change their display name at any time. Other members browsing the forum will see display names instead of usernames in most places."I can't figure out how to actually do this, though. Thanks for any help!(I couldn't find a place dedicated to technical issues with the forum itself. If there's a better place to post this question please let me know and I'll move it. Thanks again.)

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 04, 2013, 11:17:54 pm
content: My memory could be failing me, but I seem to remember from when I used SMF a few years ago that editable display names was an administrative option, so it's probably disabled on this forum.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2013, 11:21:10 pm
content: Quote from: Mike Warren on June 04, 2013, 11:17:54 pmCorrect.Just ask the Admin and I'm sure he will do it.

author: Yaksaredabomb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2013, 12:04:12 am
content: Quote from: xrunner on June 04, 2013, 11:21:10 pmAh ha, that could be it. Thanks both of you. I suppose to some extent it probably makes sense - it would get confusing if everyone was changing their name all the time - but once per 12 months or something might not hurt. In my case, I like being transparent and using real names - seems more personal that way - but found virtually no one else does here (except Dave and you, Mike) so it seems wisest to join the crowd and use a different handle.Edit June 6th: My display name has recently changed from "jneumann" to "Yaksaredabomb"

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 05, 2013, 12:10:59 am
content: Quote from: jneumann on June 05, 2013, 12:04:12 amYes, it is disabled for the reason you mention. It used to be enabled but the majority decided it should be disabled to prevent confusion.I can change display names on a case by case basis if asked.

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 05, 2013, 12:14:25 am
content: Quote from: jneumann on June 05, 2013, 12:04:12 amExcept my real name is Slartibartfast.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2013, 12:19:28 am
content: Quote from: jneumann on June 05, 2013, 12:04:12 amBut who's to say if a person is using a "real name"? How do you know they are?If I told you my real name was Dan Brown, would you believe me?

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 05, 2013, 12:28:46 am
content: Quote from: xrunner on June 05, 2013, 12:19:28 amI thought your name was Kurt Cobain.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2013, 12:35:23 am
content: Quote from: Mike Warren on June 05, 2013, 12:28:46 amNaw, I couldn't fool you with that name, 'cause he's dead.

author: Mike Warren
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 05, 2013, 12:41:07 am
content: I wondered why he'd been quiet in recent years.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2013, 12:52:29 am
content: Quote from: Mike Warren on June 05, 2013, 12:41:07 amOh gosh he's been dead a long time now. Shot himself with a shotgun he did.Damn good song writer though.

author: Yaksaredabomb
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2013, 02:38:06 pm
content: Haha, you guys are funny - and have a good point.Dave, would you please change my name to "Yaksaredabomb"? I'll send you a pm too, but I don't know how many 100's (1000's?) of those you get each day.For whatever it's worth, once the change goes into effect I'll edit my most recent posts to include (formerly "jneumann") at the bottom. I'll put that on any new posts I make in the next few days, too. Not trying to "pull a fast one" on anyone, though this would be a good time to do itThanks all,Jacob(soon to be Yaksaredabomb, formerly "jneumann")Edit/Update: Name's changed! Thanks Dave!