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Raze2dust
May18-08, 08:02 AM
I checked out my edit profile page..but couldn't find any option of changing my display nick....
It can't be changed??
cristo
May18-08, 08:04 AM
Members can't change it themselves. You could PM Greg, or write the new name that you want here, and he'll probably change it for you.
_Mayday_
May18-08, 08:50 AM
Yeah, I got mine changed a while back.
cristo
May18-08, 08:55 AM
Yeah, I got mine changed a while back.

Really.. I didn't realise that!
Kurdt
May18-08, 08:55 AM
I wouldn't try it more than once though, so I'd make sure you pick one that is something you'll want to stick with.
Raze2dust
May18-08, 09:36 AM
k guys thanks a lot..actually this is my usual nick for most forums ...but i thought it doesn't go well with a physics forum, where i am seeking help usually rather than debating (or spamming :P )

But why aren't members allowed to do so?
and where can I find Greg ?
cristo
May18-08, 09:38 AM
k guys thanks a lot..actually this is my usual nick for most forums ...but i thought it doesn't go well with a physics forum, where i am seeking help usually rather than debating (or spamming :P )

But why aren't members allowed to do so?
and where can I find Greg ?

Members can't change their own usernames since then they'd do it all the time, and it would be incredibly annoying, and confusing for everyone involved!

You can find Greg under the "staff" button at the top of the page.
_Mayday_
May18-08, 09:58 AM
PM or just wait for him to see this thread.
Air
May18-08, 12:58 PM
k guys thanks a lot..actually this is my usual nick for most forums ...but i thought it doesn't go well with a physics forum, where i am seeking help usually rather than debating (or spamming :P )

But why aren't members allowed to do so?
and where can I find Greg ?
For your information:

Greg Bernhardt Profile (http://www.physicsforums.com/member.php?u=1)
Send Greg Bernhardt PM (http://www.physicsforums.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=1)

Or alternatively, as people suggested, write the willing new username on this thread and wait. :smile:
Raze2dust
May18-08, 01:09 PM
Okk..i have PMed him no probs..he'll do it probably whenever he's free..
Lisa!
May19-08, 01:16 AM
Okk..i have PMed him no probs..he'll do it probably whenever he's free..

hmmm...does your nick mean the secret of 2 friends?
Raze2dust
May19-08, 02:03 AM
hmmm...does your nick mean the secret of 2 friends?

hehe nopes doesn't really mean anything:wink:
makeAwish
Mar20-09, 03:53 AM
hmm. i just pm greg as i want to change my nick..
but can i ask like how would i know if my nick has been changed? haha =x
Tom Mattson
Mar20-09, 08:43 AM
Really.. I didn't realise that!

Yeah, Greg changed mine too. I used to just be "Tom".
Ivan Seeking
Mar20-09, 09:57 AM
As a rule, only gold or established members may change their name. With over 140,000 members, Greg could probably spend all day working for free.