Display users' name histories/changes on their public profiles, preferably in the Mini Statistics.
Whether or not this can be an optional feature is up for discussion, but if I had to decide, I'd let people choose (via UserCP) to put such "sensitive" information out in the open, just so there's no ranting about invasion of privacy and whatnot.

I'm aware that namechange logs can be dug up in ACP, but it's useful for the regular user to be able to see others' past usernames (no real reason for users not to, anyway).
I recall seeing a suggestion similar to this one in the past, but I wasn't able to find the thread.

Why do people get namechanges? For some it's simply because they have a shit name and they want a better one, but there are plenty of people that get namechanges to get fresh starts and wipe away bad history. It makes it easier for them to slide into the community if people aren't aware of who they are when they first meet them (e.g. Kyure/lumpysolo).

It'd be handy sure and it's not a bad idea, but the same thing could be accomplished by just asking the guy whether they've changed their name before... We know the site devs have a tricky relationship with work, so I'd imagine they'd only be implementing more necessary/impactful ideas.

like ele said. just ask the person what their previous name was. if they do then cool, you know who it is now. if they dont tell you then they clearly dont want you to know. difference is by asking the person, they at least have a choice to tell you.
im perfectly fine with people knowing what my old name was since i changed it just because it was terrible. Im pretty sure if i had to change my name because of some heat i attracted id be reluctant to tell anyone too

I wouldn't want this and maybe some other's because we change to either escape a stupid name we regret, But it's also one of those things that isn't a big deal, I'm open to tell people who I was cause why not.

I support this idea.


@Ele, RedPanda, Bird

Like Firebolty clearly stated, the option to display old names would come with the ability to turn it on and off. Also as for stating you want a fresh start that doesn't exactly work. Your name may change, but your new name is still attached to all your old post. People will figure out its you in no time really.


I for one like this option since I have old friends that all of a sudden seem to disappear, but in all actuality they just changed their name and I didn't notice.

At the end of the day implementing this would only help people, there is really no downside to this. Also don't say "the devs have enough to do already", if you keep that attitude then you won't be helping this game much. Yes the developers have stuff on their plate already to do, but if we stop suggesting ideas then the development will become stagnant. There are many many cases where the devs have dropped what they were doing because they saw an idea they liked and decided to work it into the schedule. So leave the job of deciding if the devs have enough work yet to them, they are adults capable of thought.

Make it so people can choose whether or not to display their old username.

If you want to remain unknown for a fresh start, leave it unchecked

if you don't mind people knowing who you are, leave it checked, surely will get rid of people asking "who are you?" or "do I know you?" and you wont have to re-introduce yourself to everyone again.

i just dont understand how you expect the website devs to put a lot of work into this cause you cant be bothered asking the person. if you dont think you know them then their past names are none of your business.

besides do you think admins have a long list of the past and present names of people cause if they dont then it will be down to contacting each user. even if this was implemented this way it would be better off to let it slide in and start recording the names afterwards.
it just seems like too much work for a small little feature

My bad if this has been suggested but I think it'd be handy.

Yea, people get name changes to sometimes do away with their past but at the same time it confuses old players who come back after taking a long break not knowing who their friends are anymore due to name change.

Is there a possibility there can be something like this feature implanted to the forums for people who purchase name change:

I'm completely against this in all honesty.

You're a cool guy deak...but really...trying to bring back what people try to forget?

Lmao But Goat does bring up a good point.
It would be nice if they made a shop implemented name changer.
Would make everything so much faster and less stressful.

I mean, if you're changing your name so people don't remember you. You must've been a huge dick or something. (Not you, Deak, I mean in General of anyone <3) I don't see the point of why this should not be implemented. If you want to start fresh, make an alternate account or something. It's so damn confusing when people change their names, and everyones confused as fuck.

I like this idea. But yeah, this has been thought of many times, but oh well. It's nice to see it in light again.