name changes

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if we are asked about name changes can we use our own judgement? Or this a box best left closed.

I have a fun little idea for OOT in mind.

[AngryCola]

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if we are asked about name changes can we use our own judgement? Or this a box best left closed.

I have a fun little idea for OOT in mind.

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I think that ability should be restricted to Admins if possible. /images/graemlins/frown.gif

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if we are asked about name changes can we use our own judgement? Or this a box best left closed.

I have a fun little idea for OOT in mind.

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I think that ability should be restricted to Admins if possible. /images/graemlins/frown.gif

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Probably but my idea would be fun for 24hrs or so.

[AngryCola]

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my idea

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Let's hear it. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Mat Sklansky]

Do you have the ability?

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Do you have the ability?

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Yes. I've already fixed my non_conformist account which was almost 2 years overdue.

[AngryCola]

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Do you have the ability?

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I'm pretty sure all mods can change names right now.

[Mat Sklansky]

Then why are all these mods asking me to change their name instead of doing it themselves? Can you test it for me?

[AngryCola]

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Then why are all these mods asking me to change their name instead of doing it themselves? Can you test it for me?

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Mods can't edit other mods' profiles.

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Then why are all these mods asking me to change their name instead of doing it themselves? Can you test it for me?

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Mods cant edit the profiles of other mods or admins.

[Mat Sklansky]

I guess this includes themselves. You can present your idea, but as a general rule, I want all name changes to be done through me.

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I just successfully changed my NC account's display name again.

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I guess this includes themselves. You can present your idea, but as a general rule, I want all name changes to be done through me.

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Well I think having a name change is something that the user should carefully consider. To ensure this my plan is as follows

Users can ask me to have their name changed within a thread.

upon doing so I flip a coin. Heads they get their name changed to what they asked for, tails and I change it to something I come up with, which they probably wont like.

this makes it fun for everyone and makes sure there isnt an over abundance of name changes.

this is what I like to call a [censored] 's win win

[Mat Sklansky]

Since this is an oot game, I want you to get approval from Commodus and Dynasty.

I don't want anyone to change names without the permission of the user, ever.

Aside from this possible oot thread, I want name change requests to be referred to me.

[Dynasty]

We could end up with dozens of posters having new names if this were done. How are we supposed to identify people?

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We could end up with dozens of posters having new names if this were done. How are we supposed to identify people?

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What do you mean exactly?

Any changes would be done in the open within the confines of the game so there would be that public notice.

[AngryCola]

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We could end up with dozens of posters having new names if this were done. How are we supposed to identify people?

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What do you mean exactly?

Any changes would be done in the open within the confines of the game so there would be that public notice.

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True, but these people likely post in forums other than OOT. There would definitely be some confusion in the other forums.

You will get more requests than I care to imagine if you do this. People definitely will be inclined to gamble with their forum name, as this happens to be a forum for gamblers. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif
The thread would become quite large, to say the least.

Also, with all the upgrade confusion and irritation, perhaps this is an idea better suited for a later date.

I agree that if name changes are permitted they should be kept to a minimum. This idea of a contest intrigues Caesar.
Your opinion, Dynasty, is not nearly as spectacular as mine; however, I still hold a certain respect for it and would like you to weigh in on this matter. What do you think of [censored]'s idea?

As for the general changes to the forum...

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... Caesar will reserve judgment on the fates of Mat Sklansky and Chuck Weinstock for instituting the change. Perhaps it will just take some getting used to.



Am I not merciful? (http://www.myspace.com/hailcommodus)

[AngryCola]

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Perhaps it will just take some getting used to.

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I'll never get used to the software clearing my half finished posts when I try to go back forward after having pressed the back button to review something.

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What?
It was worth mentioning again! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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what if I put a 24hr time limit on the game?

also its worth noting that as I understand things there still may be some name changes, as approved by Mat. So the issue of identification doesn't go the by the wayside even if this doesnt go through.

[DcifrThs]

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Since this is an oot game, I want you to get approval from Commodus and Dynasty.

I don't want anyone to change names without the permission of the user, ever.

Aside from this possible oot thread, I want name change requests to be referred to me.

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soi whats the deal w/ color changes and banning?

i can only click on a user and go to edit user but see no place for ban/color change etc...

and the admin home is gone so where is it?

Barron

[AngryCola]

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soi whats the deal w/ color changes and banning?

i can only click on a user and go to edit user but see no place for ban/color change etc...

and the admin home is gone so where is it?

Barron

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The color box is on the main member information page. It seems to be blank by default. I wouldn't go around changing colors, though.

Admin home seems to be gone, or at least not available to mods.

As for banning...
You know, I haven't been able to figure that out yet. Someone want to fill me in, too?

[Lloyd]

Edit the user, click on the Permissions tab, uncheck the box that gives the user access rights and he is banned.

[AngryCola]

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Edit the user, click on the Permissions tab, uncheck the box that gives the user access rights and he is banned.

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Gee, you mean the thing that says, "Uncheck to ban member," right under it?

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Thanks, LLoyd!

[Dynasty]

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[censored] causes enough chaos in OOT (and other forums) already. There's no need to make it worse.

[AngryCola]

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[censored] causes enough chaos in OOT (and other forums) already. There's no need to make it worse.

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I don't understand this.

Not that anyone asked me, but my only real problem with it was the number of users who would be requesting a change. As I understand it, [censored] is more than willing to put a cap on that number. Such a cap would ensure nothing too crazy happens.

While today might not be the best day for it, I don't see why anyone would view this as anything but fun. What's wrong with that? It's not as if the people who requested a change in the thread wouldn't know what could happen if their name becomes [censored]'s choice.

Nothing about this has anything to do with the way [censored] chooses to ban people, etc. So your decision here seems to be based more on your dislike of his other methods than anything else, which just doesn't seem right.

Please elaborate on why you feel your user color threads and actions were fun and harmless but a name changing event is unacceptable.