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Holman
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Got me a special request

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I wonder if the admins can help me out.

When I joined OO in 2004, I used my real name as my username. I had some idea that it would make me more honest and more willing to stand by my statements in a world where online anonymity was crippling such virtues, or some such bullshit.

Around about 2010, I had my username changed to a handle I was more comfortable with. (Sue me; I was applying for jobs.) However, something odd happened, and although my entire old posting history was preserved, the new handle reset my "joined" date to 2010. I was willing to live with it, but one of the admins mentioned that it could probably be fixed. I never followed up.

Now I find myself wishing I could set my join date to reflect my true history. My first post was October 25, 2004, so I assume that's when I first activated my account.

Is there a way for the Overlords to revise my Joined date accordingly? I'd be very grateful.
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Who are you?
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He's that guy that had his nick changed.
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Damned pickpockets!
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He's got a Hol in his OO history, man..
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Pyperkub wrote:He's got a Hol in his OO history, man..
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Off the top of my head I don't know how complicated it is to fix.

Will look into it this weekend though.
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If it's possible, I'd appreciate it!
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I think it's just a field in the database. I'll take a look in the next few days.

Date change fee of $500 (or equivalent in beer) will apply.
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Can you backdate my account so it will look like I am one of the original cool kids that started here. Thanks.
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Holman wrote:If it's possible, I'd appreciate it!
And don't worry. Your original username and identity is safe with us, RandallCranstonTennesseeWitnessProgram_1148.
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This prompted me to check my join date. I've been lurking for over 10 years...
Please change my join year to 1901 so that I can submit it as proof of time travel.
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Holman wrote:I wonder if the admins can help me out.

When I joined OO in 2004, I used my real name as my username. I had some idea that it would make me more honest and more willing to stand by my statements in a world where online anonymity was crippling such virtues, or some such bullshit.

Around about 2010, I had my username changed to a handle I was more comfortable with. (Sue me; I was applying for jobs.) However, something odd happened, and although my entire old posting history was preserved, the new handle reset my "joined" date to 2010. I was willing to live with it, but one of the admins mentioned that it could probably be fixed. I never followed up.

Now I find myself wishing I could set my join date to reflect my true history. My first post was October 25, 2004, so I assume that's when I first activated my account.

Is there a way for the Overlords to revise my Joined date accordingly? I'd be very grateful.
Looks like I modified the right DB column. Look ok to you?
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FishPants wrote:
Holman wrote:I wonder if the admins can help me out.

When I joined OO in 2004, I used my real name as my username. I had some idea that it would make me more honest and more willing to stand by my statements in a world where online anonymity was crippling such virtues, or some such bullshit.

Around about 2010, I had my username changed to a handle I was more comfortable with. (Sue me; I was applying for jobs.) However, something odd happened, and although my entire old posting history was preserved, the new handle reset my "joined" date to 2010. I was willing to live with it, but one of the admins mentioned that it could probably be fixed. I never followed up.

Now I find myself wishing I could set my join date to reflect my true history. My first post was October 25, 2004, so I assume that's when I first activated my account.

Is there a way for the Overlords to revise my Joined date accordingly? I'd be very grateful.
Looks like I modified the right DB column. Look ok to you?

No he joined on October 25th 2004 at 3:23pm. Can you get the time right?...
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Hey, wow! There I am!

I'm happy now. I hope it wasn't too much trouble.

Thank you!
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