Question: Username changes?

Hahaha! You probably thought this was yet another thread asking for a username change and came here to report it. Well, jokes on you 'cause it's not!!! I tricked you, didn't I?! I bet you feel foolish. However, in all seriousness, I've got an important question of you all.

The higher staff has been discussing the likelihood of bringing back name changes to the community. Username changes would be made once a month, at a time in which users aren't normally on, thus the server isn't as strained. During this time, the forums will become inaccessible to members and moderators for the administrators to change the usernames and get things done, without having to worry about extra strain being put on the server by members posting, editing, deleting, and modifying content.

What we have in mind is to offer usernames for a price. The cost for the username changes will be put forward towards payment for a better sever to improve the functionality of the community. But first, before we pass it on for the admins to come to a consensus to, it's important to know what you think!

Would you be interested in paying for a username change?

Please note: By posting your opinion and voting in this poll, this is not guaranteed to happen.

I think it is a good Idea, I probably wouldn't use it. But at least it gives people the option.

That would be great, cause I feel like a lot of people want a username change.

I probably wouldn't pay any more, but if I could redirect the extra $25 that I used to be Tier 5 for a name change I would do that.

I support the idea, but I'd never use it myself (not because of the issue of cost, but rather I'm sticking with this name until the end of time!) I suppose it just comes down to how much a new server costs, and whether the revenue and pricing structure means that PC'll obtain the necessary amount to upgrade its server.

But... yeah. Good idea, but one I'd never use.

On another gaming community I go to, being a part of their supporter system (Yeah, pretty much donating) gives you access to change your username once and only once. While this entitled everyone the ability to change their names, the administrator made sure to enforce the rules that any name change could not be extremely drastic or trololo if you were a well-known user, and other rules that would combat any silly loopholes.

When the username change system first came out, things were a bit chaotic because everyone was silly about it, but it soon went all under control and those who were silly got their names reverted back (begrudgingly?). I was initially against it when he implemented this, but now, as time passed on, I see it as no big deal and I'm all right for it.

So yeah, I'll pretty much support this.

...Hooray pointless anecdote. :v

I don't know if I'd want a username change, but if you guys think it would help pull in enough money for a new server then I don't see any drawbacks. It sounds like a fair deal as long as the cost isn't too expensive.

I'm in support of this, despite being perfectly happy with my username - after all, I may eventually want to change it.

However, one query: will you be able to pay via SMS? Because some of us (aka. me) only donate that way. Also, I hope it won't be too expensive...around £1.50 ($2.50 in your American Dollars) is my suggestion, although I'm sure you guys could get away with squeezing us for more.

p.s. Yeah, I did think this was somebody else asking about username changes. However, I did not come to report, I came to laugh at the inevitable ridiculing posts.

This is a great idea, especially for those who registered with "noobish" names and really really dislike it now that they've matured a bit. *coughmethoughiwouldn'tchangecough* Perhaps something like $2-5 a change?

For those of you saying no because you yourself wouldn't pay: that doesn't mean others wouldn't as well. For people who would, it's a nice option to have, and you don't have to take it if you don't want it. Just saying.

I'm in support because a) it's not like the people who don't want to change their name will be forced to and b) because it'll end up supporting PC for something a lot of people want. The price is going to have to be debated but imho it's a really good idea, like Forever said. I'd probably end up changing once or twice. :x

edit: taking what Patchisou said into account, yeah, I would actually end up changing my name probably a couple times. Just saying. :3