Can an admin or something (or me) change my name?

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Users are discussing the possibility of changing a username to "Simfish" for better search visibility. One suggestion is to re-register under the new name, while another recommends directly messaging an admin for assistance. Specifically, Greg is mentioned as a reliable contact for this request. The conversation emphasizes the importance of having a distinct online identity. Ultimately, reaching out to an admin is seen as the most effective solution for the name change.
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Hey,

Can someone please change my name just to Simfish? thanks. The reason is because when I want to do a google search (or someone else for that matter), the PF posts of me will be merged along with everything else.

Thanks!
 
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I suspect the simplest thing for you to do is just "re-register" under whatever new name you want.
 
You can PM 1 of the admins and ask them to do it for you if that's possible!
 
Yeah, PM Greg, he'll do it...
 

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