Question from new user on LMG: Change username?

[LibardiA]

Hey everyone.

I recently signed up for an account on the puzzle portal, and I used my usual username that I use elsewhere on the internet. The trouble is... that username does not feel appropriate for the community I have found myself in and I regret choosing it.

It isn't anything really offensive, but sometimes gets caught in filtering systems. My usual username is "Scum42".

I don't anticipate there being any problem with this coming across as vulgar, but I very much feel like I stick out like a soar thumb.

So, is there any way to change your username on the puzzle portal?

[Hausigel]

Hello,
there is no functionality for changing the LM username.
Basically, having users change their nickname would lead to a lot of confusion, hence we are supporting such a step only in case of technical requirements.

[Joe Average]

As a general rule, I agree. But in this case I would consider making an exception. LibardiA's request is reasonable, he shouldn't have to have a bad feeling whenever he logs onto the site. Additionally, his account is less than three weeks old, so there's not much potential for confusion.

Up until a couple of months ago, he could have simply created a new account with a more appropriate username and ignored the original account, but we've recently installed a rule that prohibits exactly that. *shrug*

[Hausigel]

All right, I have just changed the username from "Scum42" to "LibardiA".

We can abandon the rule against multiple accounts. It was an attempt to reduce trolling, but I do not know if it makes things better or worse.

[LibardiA]

All right, I have just changed the username from "Scum42" to "LibardiA".

We can abandon the rule against multiple accounts. It was an attempt to reduce trolling, but I do not know if it makes things better or worse.

I am new to the site but also forums in general... so I haven't even realized anyone was responding here. I just now went to LMD, and I noticed my username has been changed!
Thank you so much!