(answered) Changing Username but keep same account. Is that possible?

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Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling too creative or well when I started my account on bluelight. Would like to change my username, keep the same account...I don't want to lose the number of posts I have accumulated.

Thanking you in Advance, S
 
We've been talking about this because many members, like yourself want to change usernames. We can't do this now, unfortunately. I wasn't real creative either, but stuck with it and it doesn't bug me so much anymore. :)
 
39 posts isn't that many, so you will have to start over if you want a different username.

Support FAQ said:
Can I change my username?

You can't. You will have to create a new username. Sorry.

However, current or ex members of staff in good standing are permitted a discretionary name change [link].

Here is a more in depth explanation, including how to go about changing your username.

Greenlighters Guide said:
How Do I Change my Screen Name (SN), Login Name, User ID, or Email?

When you register, you create your Screen Name (SN), which is also refered to as a Login Name or User ID. At the time that you create this you are deciding what name all the other members will know you as and how they will refer to you. If you later decide you would like to change this name you will need to re-register with a new account.

If you choose to register a new name, you should abandon the earlier login name as per the Bluelight User Agreement (BLUA) which prohibits multiple login names (aka alter-egos). Do not register a second account just to harass another member.

If you want to use the exact same email address for your next account, you will have to edit the profile of the old account. The system is dependent on one email address per SN. Go to "User CP" at the top, then click the tab for "EDIT PROFILE" and change that email address to a less used email address (you might even use a bogus address, since you won't need that account anymore). Then you can use your preferred email address when registering the new account.

If you need to change your email address, just follow the procedure outlined above. The system will send an email to the new account to let you know that it was changed. You will need to open that email in order to re-activate your account following a change of your email address (a security measure to prevent others from stealing your account) [link].
 
I am sure there is a way to change the usernames.

It says so right above that staff members are allowed name changes so of course it's possible. We have recently opened up name changes to members who wish to make a donation, as outlined in one of the sticky threads here.
 
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