A note about (multiple) usernames (Page 1/2)
Cliff Pennock OCT 15, 05:57 PM
Not a lot of people seem to know that all registrations on this forum are being CC'd to me by the forum software. One of the things the system detects, is if the user that just registered has already registered a username before. Up until now I've allowed people to register multiple usernames, simply because it didn't happen all too often.

But lately, I've seen more and more people registering new usernames - probably so they can participate in hefty discussions without revealing their known identity (and sometimes so they can rate people more than once). It still doesn't happen a lot (a lot less than most of you would think), but it is something I'd rather stop now then when it's too late.

So from now on, I will still allow people to register new usernames - but when you do, I will take that as a sign the old username is no longer needed/wanted and will delete the old username - no questions asked.

The system that detects multiple usernames is by no means perfect, so if you register a new username and the old username isn't deleted, then kudos to you. However, the system can also detect multiple usernames at a later stage, so don't feel victorious just yet.

[This message has been edited by Cliff Pennock (edited 10-15-2003).]

naskie18 OCT 15, 06:33 PM
Cliff, I think thats a good idea to only allow people to have one active username. Actually I was pretty surprised by the fact that you allowed people to register multiple usernames.

On a somewhat related note, are you going to go back and delete all old usernames of people who currently have multiple usernames? Or does this just affect anyone who registeres from now on?
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Alright, ignore the above paragraph, I just re-read that you said from "now on". DOH
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Thanks again for the great forum


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Nick www.naskie18.com AIM: Naskie182010

[This message has been edited by naskie18 (edited 10-15-2003).]

Archie OCT 15, 08:57 PM
Bravo
Jefrysuko OCT 15, 09:42 PM
What if we have multiple personalities?
Fierobsessed OCT 15, 11:34 PM
Or how about multiple users? Im not the only one on this computer that has a name registered, I'd hate to think my name might get deleted, because my sister wanted her own name.
Cliff Pennock OCT 16, 05:51 AM
 
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Originally posted by Fierobsessed:

Or how about multiple users? Im not the only one on this computer that has a name registered, I'd hate to think my name might get deleted, because my sister wanted her own name.

Good point.

Usually I can distinguish pretty well between a second username or a second user. But if you want to make sure the original username isn't deleted, send me an email.

But you are right, to prevent this from happening I will add a warning to the registration page.

Archie OCT 16, 07:36 AM
Cliff: You know when you go into a Barber Shop to get a haircut. And the owner of the Barbar Shop is the guy who gives you the haircut. The Custom around here is that you don't have to Tip the barber if He's the owner.

Well, with that in mind, I guess I'll finally have to give you a "+" on your Rating Bar.

Keep them bumbs honest.

Archie

Muddy2 OCT 16, 07:21 PM
I've got but one username that I know of now. Thnx Cliff for deleting the others. I do know of a couple that have gotten by that software though.
The PRE10DR OCT 20, 09:22 AM
Cliff...I've got two...that I use..."JSocha" I use when I am at hom on my home computer and "The PRE10DR" I use daily here when I am at work.

Has to do with my work situation that I multiple registered...

On the positive side...this coming March...our CEO might be out of here as his 3 year (out of a 5 year max) term is up...so I may be able to get rid of one...but that all depends on what moron the owners of the company elect to put in there next and if he is easily swaded by our Corporate Ladder Climber...

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"The PRE10DR"
AIM: JeffSocha

Cheever3000 NOV 25, 09:49 PM
Say... when did you install the "logout" button? Thank you!!!