Change Name without Losing Posts - PF Addict

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Changing a username on the forum can lead to concerns about losing posts and their content. Users have experienced significant post count losses during upgrades, but the focus here is on preserving the content rather than the number of posts. The discussion emphasizes the importance of maintaining valuable contributions when changing a username. Members are encouraged to communicate their desired new names privately. Overall, the potential for content loss during a name change is a key concern among users.
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I am going under the name gamma. Of cause that's not my name. That was my nick name at my college. Can I change it to some thing else without loosing all my posts. I am becoming a PF addict. :cry:
 
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Thank you Greg
 
Worried about 97 posts? PF veterans have lost 1000's of posts in their count whenever we do upgrades.
 
I don't think he's worried about the #,but about the content of the posts.Which would really be of interest...

Daniel.
 

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