Octopus Overlords

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.

Who are you?

He's that guy that had his nick changed.

Damned pickpockets!

He's got a Hol in his OO history, man..

Pyperkub wrote:He's got a Hol in his OO history, man..

Pun-punch.

Off the top of my head I don't know how complicated it is to fix.

Will look into it this weekend though.

If it's possible, I'd appreciate it!

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.

Can you backdate my account so it will look like I am one of the original cool kids that started here. Thanks.

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.

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.

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?

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?...

Hey, wow! There I am!

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

Thank you!