Q: Change Forum Username

I dont know how I ended up with a username that advertises both my name and city of residence (I would never choose such a name if I knew it would be posted publicly), but for privacy reasons I'd like to set my forum username to something that isn't so personal. Searching the forums has led me to believe that there is no way for users to do this, but that mods might be able to assist me. How can I contact a moderator to request a change of username?

Posted on Nov 10, 2014 6:11 PM

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by ChitlinsCC,

ChitlinsCC Aug 17, 2015 5:51 PM in response to Ethan7988
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Aug 17, 2015 5:51 PM in response to Ethan7988

Ethan7988 wrote:

'Cause I only receive one email.

I'd also like to congratulate myself for the 100th reply on this thread.

"Eliminate the impossible and what's left..." Sherlockian kinda thing? (I can't make the leap --- unless... see my reply to AlohaBob)

Congrats < better than a Gold One!
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by senalan1,

senalan1 Aug 18, 2015 7:32 PM in response to bobseufert
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Aug 18, 2015 7:32 PM in response to bobseufert

Hi I need to change my name for obvious reasons. can you please help?
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by bobseufert,

bobseufert Aug 18, 2015 7:36 PM in response to senalan1
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Aug 18, 2015 7:36 PM in response to senalan1

It will be my pleasure, consider it done.
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by Appleaddikt,

Appleaddikt Aug 19, 2015 2:07 PM in response to bobseufert
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Aug 19, 2015 2:07 PM in response to bobseufert

I tried to create another Apple ID but it was not working for some reason. I would like mine changed, too.
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by ChitlinsCC,

ChitlinsCC Aug 19, 2015 2:23 PM in response to Appleaddikt
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Aug 19, 2015 2:23 PM in response to Appleaddikt

If you goal is to have another Apple ID, try again - sometimes there is a glitch at some critical time in the process. If it persists in failing, start a New Question with details of your Actions. Read the "How to write a good Question" slide drawer at the beginning of that new question page for tips. Screenshots are often very helpful.

If you still want to change > Appleaddikt < post again here and we'll alert our gracious Hosts.

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by hderazi96,

hderazi96 Aug 19, 2015 4:21 PM in response to Cadmann
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Aug 19, 2015 4:21 PM in response to Cadmann

Hello,

I want to change my Support Community nickname.

Please I want this support Communities nickname like the one for developers Which is: HDERAZI96

From FUEL1996 to HDERAZI96.

Thank you,
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by Ethan7988,

Ethan7988 Aug 19, 2015 4:23 PM in response to hderazi96
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Aug 19, 2015 4:23 PM in response to hderazi96

Done. It's up to the hosts now.
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by wsrealist,

wsrealist Aug 21, 2015 9:59 AM in response to bobseufert
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Aug 21, 2015 9:59 AM in response to bobseufert

I wish to contribute to the forums but wish to change my username as well. Please help...
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by Ethan7988,

Ethan7988 Aug 21, 2015 10:04 AM in response to wsrealist
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Aug 21, 2015 10:04 AM in response to wsrealist

I've let the hosts know of your request. It's up to them now.
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by wsrealist,

wsrealist Aug 21, 2015 11:50 AM in response to Ethan7988
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Aug 21, 2015 11:50 AM in response to Ethan7988

Thank you so much! Wow that was fast. Much appreciated!
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by Ethan7988,

Ethan7988 Aug 21, 2015 12:12 PM in response to wsrealist
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Aug 21, 2015 12:12 PM in response to wsrealist

You're welcome
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by MacsSince1984,

MacsSince1984 Aug 22, 2015 4:23 PM in response to Ethan7988
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Aug 22, 2015 4:23 PM in response to Ethan7988

I would appreciate it very much if you would allow me to change my online user name. When setting this account up years ago, I did not realize that my full legal name would become my displayed user name, and since my personal email address can be found online by anyone once they see my full legal name, this causes me to receive some rather rude and cruel private emails from time to time from adolescent-minded trolls, some casting aspersions on my presumed ethnic origin based on my name. Thank you in advance for your help.
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by Ethan7988,

Ethan7988 Aug 22, 2015 4:25 PM in response to MacsSince1984
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Aug 22, 2015 4:25 PM in response to MacsSince1984

I've let them know.
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by MacsSince1984,

MacsSince1984 Aug 22, 2015 4:27 PM in response to Ethan7988
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Aug 22, 2015 4:27 PM in response to Ethan7988

Ethan7988 wrote:

I've let them know.

Thank you very much.
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by Ethan7988,

Ethan7988 Aug 22, 2015 4:48 PM in response to MacsSince1984
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Aug 22, 2015 4:48 PM in response to MacsSince1984

You're welcome. I see it has already been changed.
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