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User's Real Names Appearing | Forum

Topic location: Forum home » Support » Bug reports and troubleshooting

John Aug 6 '10

Instead of users nick names appearing in chat, forums, etc, their real names (if they used them) are showing up. People are freaking out.

Is there a way to force the software to use peoples handles or is this a bug?

Reddemon Aug 6 '10

John, you can change the Name and description under USERS - PROFILE QUESTIONS, it took me a minute to figure out as well but you can chane the question and description.

btw. you can always change the questions so that they are not visible on the profile pages

The Forum post is edited by Reddemon Aug 6 '10

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Emil Aug 9 '10

There's also a settings under Admin Area -> Users -> Profile Questions -> Settings what to display as profile name - Real name or username. Feel free to change to username.

jimmykarther May 16 '23

Quote from John Instead of users nick names appearing in chat, forums, etc, their real names (if they used them) are showing up. People are freaking out.

Is there a way to force the software to use peoples handles or is this a bug?

If users' real names are unexpectedly appearing instead of their chosen nicknames or handles in chat, forums, or other platforms, it could be an issue with the software or a bug. Here are a few steps you can take to address the situation: Check the platform settings: Look for any options or settings within the platform that allow users to choose their display name or handle. Make sure these settings are properly configured and that users' chosen handles are being used. Contact the platform administrators: Reach out to the administrators or support team of the platform where the issue is occurring. Explain the problem and provide them with any relevant information or examples. They may be able to investigate the issue and provide a solution or clarification. Report the bug: If you believe this is a software bug, submit a bug report to the platform developers or the software provider. Describe the problem in detail and include any steps or circumstances that may have triggered it. This will help the developers identify and fix the issue. Inform other users: If possible, notify other users on the platform about the situation. They may also be experiencing the same problem or have insights into its cause or resolution. Remember that specific actions to address the issue may depend on the platform or software you are using, so it's important to consult their documentation or seek support from the appropriate channels.