Get myself renamed? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: e-pirate
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 02:54:25 pm
content: Hi folks.Have a forum-specific question, but have no idea whom should I buzzer. I need/would like to change forum nick name, so, any ideas?

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 02:57:05 pm
content: Create new account.

author: e-pirate
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 03:34:10 pm
content: Quote from: EdoNork on September 09, 2014, 02:57:05 pmThat's pretty obvious solution, but not the best, I think. Well, at least nick name is just a record in DB. It's not a big deal to change it. I believe there are people who can help me with that and not loose all my PM's and make an abandoned account.

author: Dongulus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 03:40:10 pm
content: Ask a moderator. Try Simon or GeoffS.

author: alimirjamali
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 04:33:34 pm
content: Quote from: e-priest on September 09, 2014, 02:54:25 pmThe forum software used for the EEVBlog isSimple Machines Forum. You can not change your Username personally. In most cases, Global Moderators (i.e. Simon, GeoffS) do not have permissions do that by default settings. Onlyadministrators couldchange it for you. Thus, the only person able to do this is Dave himself. Usually forum administrators do not bother to listen to such requests unless:1. Are you V.I.P? For example, you have hundreds of important posts on the forum and would delete them unless your Username is changed(i.e. the Devil alternative).2. Are you a sponsor? (i.e. the cool guy solution).3. A very beautiful person? (!!!)4. Your Username is something the admin does not like (i.e. e-priest) and you want to change it to something admin likes (e.g. e-atheist). (the poor guy's last chance)Regarding the last two solution, I am just joking. I am a liberate person. Hope no one takes it personal.

author: e-pirate
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 05:28:43 pm
content: Quote from: alimirjamali on September 09, 2014, 04:33:34 pmLOL. Well, actually, I've asked Dave, but hi ignored my request. I thought to donate some money before and probably will do, but, for sure, not to solve this little problem, but cause I like what Dave is doing. So, I'm not a VIP, neither donator, and defiantly not that beautifulAnd yes, I'm an atheist, but that is a different story and my forum nick name is not dedicated to faith in any way.So, let's see, probably our little funny conversation will take somebody's attention.P.S. So, I can see at least two persons who I can ask, thanks to Dongulus.

author: Flump
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 06:53:14 pm
content: I should imagine dave gets many many messages a day so dont take it personally if he didn't replyas it would be impossible to reply to all of them and his you tube ones too,it's one of the problems being an international star.

author: G0HZU
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 07:03:07 pm
content: Quote from: e-priest on September 09, 2014, 02:54:25 pmHow about changing it to e-priest2 ?

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 07:21:18 pm
content: Quote from: alimirjamali on September 09, 2014, 04:33:34 pmThe software allows it. Just that Dave turned that feature off for users, after people started to abuse it. Now, if you need your name changed you need to ask.

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 11:03:17 pm
content: Quote from: EdoNork on September 09, 2014, 02:57:05 pmDon't do this. If you are detected as having a duplicate account, you may get banned.Best way to contact the moderators is via theReport to moderatorbutton on each post.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2014, 12:28:32 am
content: Quote from: alimirjamali on September 09, 2014, 04:33:34 pmOr considering your flag, e-mam? e-yatolla?Cheers, nice to see people from your part of the world I'd say.Tim

author: alimirjamali
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2014, 03:52:18 am
content: Quote from: T3sl4co1l on September 10, 2014, 12:28:32 amOh, things are crazy here in this mysterious Lost Island (if you have ever watched theTV series). That flag used to be different yesterday and might be something else the next dayCheers,Ali

author: e-pirate
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2014, 05:29:50 am
content: So, to draw the line (and knowing that at least one of mentioned Global moderators aware of my problem) I will first use "Report to moderator" button and, if this will not work dew to any reasons, write Dive by e-mail with exact topic and a short and clear message.Thanks to everybody!P.S. I have no claims to Dave, I believe that hi is to busy to pay attention on all this little things.

author: alimirjamali
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2014, 05:44:53 am
content: Quote from: e-priest on September 10, 2014, 05:29:50 amDave is participating inElectronex 2014, today and tomorrow. He recently posted on twitter, informing everyone thathis blogging life won't be back to normal until Friday. He is really, really busy. I would recommend sending the request on Sunday.

author: e-pirate
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2014, 07:30:54 am
content: Mr. Simon did that for me.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2014, 02:36:53 pm
content: Quote from: e-pirate on September 10, 2014, 07:30:54 amWith 9 days to spare!

author: Galenbo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2014, 10:46:18 am
content: Quote from: GeoffS on September 09, 2014, 11:03:17 pmIsn't that only when 1 person keeps on posting with both accounts?When all traffic/usage from account1 stops, the same moment account2 gets created, there is no problem I guess?

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 13, 2014, 11:20:51 am
content: The kind mr Simon changed my name a little while back.