Why Can't I Set My Custom User Title on the PF Forum?

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In summary, the conversation is about a user who is having trouble setting their custom user title on the forum. They had a previous title of "Optimistic" but it disappeared after renewing their subscription and upgrading to a 5-year plan. The user has tried resetting it and logging out and back in, but it still won't work. Other users' custom titles have also disappeared and it is suggested that the forum administrator may have changed the settings so that custom titles are only visible in profiles.
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I can't set my custom user title!

It used to be "Optimistic." But about a week ago my one-year subscription expired, so I renewed it, and upgraded to a 5-year (oh yeah :smile: !). But now my "Optimistic" is gone...I've tried resetting it under "My PF," but it doesn't work. I've tried logging out and back in...still won't work.

Suggestions?
 
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I can see your title in your profile page as "optomist".
 
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But "Optimistic" used to show under my user name on my posts. Not just mine, but everyone's is gone - turbo's "bull-goose loony" and Andre's "bear of very little brain," for example.
 
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Could just be that Greg has made a minor chage to the forum. Before the software upgrade custom user titles only appeared in profiles as far as I can recall. He may have altered the settings so they're hidden again.
 

What is a custom user title?

A custom user title is a feature on some websites that allows users to choose their own title or label that appears next to their username or profile. It is often used to express a personal message or to showcase a user's interests or personality.

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Can I have a custom user title on all websites?

No, not all websites have the option for custom user titles. It is ultimately up to the website owner or administrator to enable this feature for users. Some websites may have a default title for all users, while others may not have any title options at all.

Is there a character limit for custom user titles?

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What should I consider when choosing a custom user title?

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