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Can I change my username?

  • 13-04-2013 02:43PM
    #1
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭


    As above, when I registered it was for the sole purpose of asking a few people about a particular car I was buying so picked bmwguy. I bought it, but I no longer want to be known as this name. I still love the cars, but think I sound like a bragger with the name. So whats the deal? Rename or delete and re-register? I'm thinking of calling myself "wrong forum" as I know this isnt the correct place to ask, but it is the busiest!!


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  • #2
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    bmwguy wrote: »
    As above, when I registered it was for the sole purpose of asking a few people about a particular car I was buying so picked bmwguy. I bought it, but I no longer want to be known as this name. I still love the cars, but think I sound like a bragger with the name. So whats the deal? Rename or delete and re-register? I'm thinking of calling myself "wrong forum" as I know this isnt the correct place to ask, but it is the busiest!!


    You need a paid membership to boards.ie to change your username.;)


  • #3
    Grimreaper666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,042 ✭✭✭Grimreaper666


    Ladaguy's available if it makes you feel any better,:).


  • #4
    danslevent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 893 ✭✭✭danslevent


    I want to change mine too. Its a French idiomatic phrase that makes people think I'm male. ..


  • #5
    Praetorian Saighdiuir
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,968 ✭✭✭✭Praetorian Saighdiuir


    danslevent wrote: »
    I want to change mine too. Its a French idiomatic phrase that makes people think I'm male. ..

    Well hello there, pm me.

    ;)


  • #6
    Mince Pie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,901 ✭✭✭Mince Pie


    Me too, I joined before christmas and was obsessing about Mince Pies when I joined. Its a stupid name. :(


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Subscribe and then go here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=331


  • #8
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    Mince Pie wrote: »
    Me too, I joined before christmas and was obsessing about Mince Pies when I joined. Its a stupid name. :(


    Could be worse...could be "hairy pie".

    Now that would lead to all sorts of questions here....:pac::pac:


  • #9
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,867 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Mince Pie wrote: »
    Me too, I joined before christmas and was obsessing about Mince Pies when I joined. Its a stupid name. :(

    There's no such thing as stupid usernames, just stupid users...just kidding, there's loads of them.


  • #10
    Mince Pie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,901 ✭✭✭Mince Pie


    paddy147 wrote: »
    Could be worse...could be "hairy pie".

    Now that would lead to all sorts of questions here....:pac::pac:

    Well at least it would be amusing. :D


  • #11
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,824 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    Mince Pie wrote: »
    Well at least it would be amusing. :D


    ...:pac::pac::D


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  • #12
    Mince Pie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,901 ✭✭✭Mince Pie


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Subscribe and then go here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=331

    Jaysus, I can't even afford a bottle of cheap plonk at the moment so I won't subscribing anytime soon. Bleeding deposit and first months rent has left me mega broke. So I'll grin and bear my silly name.
    I have a couple of kilner jars of mince meat I made. Maybe I'll make some mince pies to cheer myself up.


  • #13
    TeddyTedson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,758 ✭✭✭✭TeddyTedson


    Sorry guys but I can't let you change your names :(


  • #14
    Grimreaper666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,042 ✭✭✭Grimreaper666


    Why don't ye just open new accounts and then pick another stupid user name that might be more suitable for that time in you lives...........:)


  • #15
    Mince Pie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,901 ✭✭✭Mince Pie


    Grimreaper666 wrote: »
    Why don't ye just open new accounts and then pick another stupid user name that might be more suitable for that time in you lives...........:)

    Can't be arsed. :p


  • #16
    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,291 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    bmwguy wrote: »
    As above, when I registered it was for the sole purpose of asking a few people about a particular car I was buying so picked bmwguy. I bought it, but I no longer want to be known as this name. I still love the cars, but think I sound like a bragger with the name. So whats the deal? Rename or delete and re-register? I'm thinking of calling myself "wrong forum" as I know this isnt the correct place to ask, but it is the busiest!!

    What make was the car you bought?


  • #17
    Dante
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭Dante


    I'm half thinking of paying just to get rid of some of these damn a's! Logging in is literally a case of me guessing the length until I eventually get it right.


  • #18
    Seachmall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,041 ✭✭✭Seachmall


    Deleted User wrote: »
    There's no such thing as stupid usernames

    O Rly?


  • #19
    Podgerz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭Podgerz


    Demand a revolution , Viva


  • #20
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,605 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Subscribe and then go here http://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=331

    Bit pointless,you can't go there till you subscribe.


  • #21
    Doctor Strange
    Closed Accounts Posts: 965 ✭✭✭Doctor Strange


    Alternative;
    Delete the System32 file on your computer/laptop. System32 retains stuff like usernames for sites, so getting rid of it will let you change yours.


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  • #22
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,060 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    I want to change my name too. Six years ago, the peasants revolted and I had to flee, losing my estate. I'm trying to lay low, but now everybody thinks I'm Larry Murphy


  • #23
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Subscribe and then go here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=331
    kneemos wrote: »
    Bit pointless,you can't go there till you subscribe.
    :confused:


  • #24
    Chucken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    Deleted User wrote: »
    :confused:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=331


  • #25
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Chucken wrote: »
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=331
    But I did write "Subscribe and then go here" as in subscribe and then go to that forum.


  • #26
    Chucken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    Deleted User wrote: »
    But I did write "Subscribe and then go here" as in subscribe and then go to that forum.

    Ahhh! Brain reading backwards today :o


  • #27
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,605 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Deleted User wrote: »
    But I did write "Subscribe and then go here" as in subscribe and then go to that forum.

    Sounds good in theory but would it work?


  • #28
    CRM Ireland
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 350 ✭✭CRM Ireland


    Unforgettable _ Fire wrote: »
    Alternative;
    Delete the System32 file on your computer/laptop. System32 retains stuff like usernames for sites, so getting rid of it will let you change yours.

    Ummm no it wont.


  • #29
    Antar Bolaeisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,091 ✭✭✭Antar Bolaeisk


    TeddyTedson wrote: »
    Sorry guys but I can't let you change your names :(

    Could we have a vote on humorous potential names to have their name changed to? That way, you're not letting them change their name, you're imposing a (hopefully) comic handle to which they would forever be tied. :D


  • #30
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Antar Bolaeisk wrote: »
    Could we have a vote on humorous potential names to have their name changed to? That way, you're not letting them change their name, you're imposing a (hopefully) comic handle to which they would forever be tied. :D
    You could always start a list here. But only of those who want a name change. ;)

    eg: bmwguy could become carlos


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  • #31
    MadYaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    Admins should be able to change usernames. But they probably won't unless you subscribe. Still, a polite pm to one of them is probably worth a shot.


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