Name changes tracking?

Subject: Name changes tracking? Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:00 pm

So I've come to realize that some people on the forum change names more frequently than clothing, and it's making it somewhat difficult to remember who's who sometimes (For me anyway, but then I'm forgetful).

Would it be possible to try and implement a way of tracking name changes? Like click on a person's profile, and there be a field that says "Previous Handles:" or something and lists what they've been known as before?

Guess I just like knowing who I'm talking to, and when someone changes names, avatar and sig all the same day, I just think that the old person exploded in a puff of sparkles and got sucked into the nether or something.
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That's a good idea, actually. I don't think it's a simple thing to do though.
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Subject: Re: Name changes tracking? Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:32 pm

At least nobody is swapping names and stuff. THAT would be confusing.
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*files away the plan*

Um, I said nothing.
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Subject: Re: Name changes tracking? Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:34 pm

avatars usually let me know pretty well who's who.
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Subject: Re: Name changes tracking? Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:19 pm

LOL If it weren't for your name, PS, I'd be totally confused on you. Your avatars and sigs change all the time. ;)
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Oh, his avatar, sig, and name change all the time.
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Shivering Isles Resident Joined : 26 Mar 2007 Posts : 9146

Hmmm.... How about a new forum rule? Like, "If you change your name, you MUST indicate all other names you have gone by in your signiture". Doesn't apply for name changes that last for less than a day.
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Well, that just stretched my sig out.
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Subject: Re: Name changes tracking? Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:47 pm

I don't like the "You MUST" part of that.

If you change your name to something completely different from what it was and plan it to be permanent it's polite to let people know, however.
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Subject: Re: Name changes tracking? Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:47 pm

Eh, I don't like that idea that much. Then it'll cause me sig space! : (
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A name change thread would be nice.
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Subject: Re: Name changes tracking? Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:49 pm

Done and Done
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Shivering Isles Resident Joined : 26 Mar 2007 Posts : 9146

...Yeah, that would work too Embarassed

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Eh, if you can't find out who you're talking with, that's your own problem.