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Name change requests

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Dawnfanboy said:
Do you have to wait another four moths if you want another name change ? I mean just so I know, I case I do (which I probably won't)
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You just got your name changed a few days ago, so yes, you'll have to wait 4 months from that date before you can get another one.
 
Archsage said:
[url-inline="newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=2423159"]Request a name change now.[/url-inline]​

Name changes

Name changing is a special feature available to users of the PokéCommunity. Following its name, any member is allowed to post here to request that their name is changed. The system follows a special set of conditions, however. A new system was recently executed, so new items have been added.

What's New?

  • NEW: The new name change limit is four months for both new and old users!
  • When your name is changed, a new field will appear under the "Forum Info" section of your profile.
    It is called "Previous Usernames" and contains your old username, the date it was changed, and who it was changed by. This is taking effect now, and thus any past name changes will not be documented there.
  • There will no longer be a name change list.
    Since the new system records all of the required information, keeping the huge list is no longer necessary.
  • Since it isn't needed anymore, your post will not be edited after your name is changed.
    Once again, all of the information you'll need is in this new field. If you need to figure out when you can change you name again, just add six months to the date listed.

Conditions that affect when you can make a name change

  • Existing members who have changed their name cannot change their name again for 4 months since that change.
    Once you have your name changed to your request, you cannot have it changed back or changed to something else until at least 4 months have passed (on a calendar estimate). So if I changed my name on May 14, I wouldn't be able to change it until September 14.
  • New members cannot change their name for at least 4 months from their registration.
    If you just joined the PokéCommunity within the last 4 months then you have to wait to get a name change.

    For example, if you joined on 2nd of April you would have to wait until the 2nd of August before getting a name change. And if you get it changed then it'll be the normal 4 month wait before you can change it again. If you're under the 4 month limit then you can always rejoin with the name you want (or, of course, wait till the 4 months are up).
  • Search the member list before asking for a name change.
    Members are required to search the members list before making a request to see if the desired name isn't already taken. (Note: Not all usernames are listed on the member list, if the member has no posts or is banned, then he/she will not be listed. Only ones who changes names will be able to see the ones without posts.)

Before posting a request for a name change

  • You cannot change your name to an existing name.
    If there's already a member by the name you want to change to, you cannot change to it unless the member who owns that name changes to a new one. Before making a request, check the members list before asking.
  • Take the time to think your name change over.
    If you make a change, and decide that you want to change back soon, we won't do it. Reversions to a name count as name changes too, so think your new name over before requesting, until the 4 month cap is over. We'll be busy doing other changes and other work as is, so we don't wish to have more work given to us.
  • Your old name will be open for registration.
    If you make a name change, your old name will become open for the taking by other members, so you will need to think about your name change at this point as well. If your old name is taken you won't be able to change back to that name after unless the person who took your name changes to another one.
  • Simple changes to your current name do not accompany a time limit.
    If you have made a typo in your user name when you joined (underscore removal or capital letter fix), you can request to any Administrator, Staff Administrator or Assistant Admin to change your name. The time caps associated with name changes don't apply, so you may change your name from "AzTeC_MaNsIoN" to "Aztec Mansion" without the 4 month cap applying. Also, if your name contains characters that do not exist in the unicode character table, you may have your name changed to something completely different regardless of the caps.
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ok.... can u change my name 2 Empoleon EX? piplup 2020 sounds lame...
 
piplup 2020 said:
ok.... can u change my name 2 Empoleon EX? piplup 2020 sounds lame...
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No, because you haven't been here for 4 months yet, which is, by the way, stated in the huge text chunk you just quoted.
Reading it would be appreciated. :x
 
ok could i please have my name changed to glipply
old name: johnlycett
 
Master.Over.All said:
I would like Eater.Of.Souls. Thanks
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September 12th is when you are able to change your name, as that is the date when you have been here for 4 months.
 
Okay it's been a few months since I joined I think. Could I try this again?

Old Name:Rukia_The Fire_Pokemon_Trainer
New Name:xXBunearyXx

(Just to make my name shorter, I know my username is kind of long)
 
Rukia_The_Fire_Pokemon_Trainer said:
Okay it's been a few months since I joined I think. Could I try this again?

Old Name:Rukia_The Fire_Pokemon_Trainer
New Name:xXBunearyXx

(Just to make my name shorter, I know my username is kind of long)
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You need to be a member for at least four months. This means that you'll need to wait until November 15th before anybody will change your name.
 
Vecchio Nome: Il Fuoco Pheonix
Nuovo Nome: Capretto Lucido Di Pokemon
 
can someone tell me the exact date i can change my name? all i know is that i can change it sometime in September.

EDIT: nevermind i just found out it was September 11.
 
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