Display Name Changes

Users can now change their display name from their user profile page. Just click the "Change Display Name" button to get started, if you wish. There are a few key points to remember regarding name changes, as we'll list below:

• You can only change your name once every 28 days.
• When you change your name, your previous name will be "reserved" to your account for 35 days. This gives you a 7 day window to revert to your previous name before it becomes available for everyone.
• When checking the availability of a new name, if the name you desire is available, it will be reserved to your account for 2 minutes while you make your decision. Please note: Abuse of this feature to perpetually reserve a name without claiming it will result in suspension of your name changing privileges.
• All display names must be in compliance with the Rules of Conduct - Names must not be offensive, racist, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate for all audiences. Names must not impersonate NormanNetworksITS staff or moderators.
• Users who set display names which are not deemed appropriate will find their name will be changed by NormanNetworksITS staff. NormanNetworksITS staff may delay or entirely suspend a users name changing privileges if they are found to be abusing the feature and/or continuing to select names which do not abide by the Rules of Conduct.
• Inactive User Display Names - Display names held by accounts which are inactive may be released at the discretion of NormanNetworksITS staff. These releases will not be made upon request, so please do not request a name release. There is no schedule for display name release periods. If and/or when display names are released, a news article will be posted.

That should just about cover the major points of this new feature release! It has certainly been an interesting journey working on this feature and ensuring the technical aspects worked correctly during testing. Now that the feature is stable, we've decided the best time to release the feature is now!

-The NormanNetworksITS Web Team