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ForumDude
Explorer | Level 4
4 months ago
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My username has been changed (not by me) twice.

As I mentioned in a previous post, my original username (DropBoxDude) was changed (not by me) to "DragonDude".  All the emails re: badges sent to me were for "DragonDude.  I logged in to my account and changed it back to the only username I have ever had (DropBoxDude).  And it then showed the correct username in my profile.  Then a little later, I noticed that it had again been changed (This time to DDude

This is a different issue than the badges issue so many are having.  Why is this happening? 

And regarding the name change -- I received no emails regarding the name changes made to my account, but this is actually something it would be good to be notified about.

  • It's happening because a moderator or admin is manually changing your username to remove Dropbox from the name. Avoid using Dropbox and you likely won't have a problem.

    I've changed it back to DDude. You're free to change it again, but please avoid using Dropbox in the name or it will again be removed.

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    Rich
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    It's happening because a moderator or admin is manually changing your username to remove Dropbox from the name. Avoid using Dropbox and you likely won't have a problem.

    I've changed it back to DDude. You're free to change it again, but please avoid using Dropbox in the name or it will again be removed.

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    ForumDude
    Explorer | Level 4

    Thanks for letting me know.  Although it would have been better if you or someone had explained this to me earlier, when my name was originally changed.