Discussions about changing usernames

What restrictions should I impose on usernames What restrictions should I impose on usernames? why? What restrictions should I not impose on usernames? why? P.S. db is via best-practice PDO so no risk of sql injection Thanks Started by Chris on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 5 posts by 5 people.   Read the full thread at stackoverflow Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at stackoverflow): For Basic Authentication.... There is no reason usernames. If your code is resistant to sql are there to limit usernames? To start with, all control characters, for sanity. I've never seen the point in adding restrictions to usernames.

Is it a good idea to let your users change their usernames? I'm back and forth on the idea of letting the users on my site change their usernames, which would be displayed through out the site. On one side I want to give the users flexibility. But on the other, I don't want them to use this feature as a way to... Started by Donny V. on Thursday, March 19, 2009, 23 posts by 23 people.   Read the full thread at stackoverflow Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at stackoverflow): You can always track their behavior via their account a single point of reference, then changing.... If you do that make sure that previous usernames, changing the display name should be safe. You can keep an history and display it if required .

Are Anonymized Usernames necessary? Our security manager insists that we should use anonymized usernames . E.g. for a user named John Doe his username would be ' g74h19 ' instead of something like ' jdoe '. We already have a policy that locks out an account after three invalid logon attempts... Started by chris on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 7 posts by 7 people.   Read the full thread at serverfault Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at serverfault): Changing usernames is a tricky process and data on employee performance is presented with anonymous usernames can't be accused of picking parts.... This a directory and they opt out, then we'd have to change the username.

Mojang discussing changing usernames for MC Reddit: Jeb: mollstam is working on a way to change Minecraft usernames : Minecraft Last night Tobias Mollstam started a discussion on Reddit about whether the possibility of allowing players to change their usernames. Various issues were discussed, like... Started by Sorontar on Tuesday, May 01, 2012, 1 posts by 1 people.   Read the full thread at theoldergamers Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at theoldergamers):

Changing Usernames Hello. I set up a screwturn wiki for our firm a couple of years ago. I assigned all usernames as first initial and last name. I did this for the ~35 employees we have. I realized last week that the four other main logins people use (email, CRM, time tracking... Started by jzlogar@trgarts.com on Friday, May 18, 2012, 3 posts by 3 people.   Read the full thread at screwturn Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at screwturn): You can allow email-like usernames, but only for new. It's not possible to change usernames once created.

Security risk in exposing email addresses and usernames? Joomla has a built-in function on its login screen "I've forgotten my user name", so that you can type in your email address and the username is sent to you via email. I was thinking of changing it so that the username was displayed on screen immediately... Started by nickf on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 4 posts by 4 people.   Read the full thread at stackoverflow Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at stackoverflow): In general, changing any security-related functionality to make If usernames and mail addresses are treated as "private" information on your site and not already script for this) Launch dictionary attack.... About additional accounts, and so on.

You can change dA usernames Just because I am excited to find out that premium members can now change their usernames on DeviantArt. I am lucky enough to have been gifted a 3month subscription My name is now HeatheryAmethyst I know a couple people I watch have changed their names... Started by H|F on Thursday, May 17, 2012, 11 posts by 8 people.   Read the full thread at pixel-glam Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at pixel-glam): It's exciting to know I can, though. Of changing mine, but there's really nothing I would change it to.

Where do you record your authentication information (urls/ips/usernames/passwords)? I'm wondering what people use for storing their username, passwords, urls, IPs, domains, and any other login information they need to both do their job and in general life. It might also store serial numbers or similar data. I find that I'm registering... Started by Darryl Hein on Saturday, November 22, 2008, 12 posts by 12 people.   Read the full thread at stackoverflow Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at stackoverflow): Alternatively. Whatever works for you. Store all your usernames, passwords for usernames & passwords, another for URLs, another for IPs ... Here's a simple solution that I think fits your requirements .

Advice on changing usernames/brand names Hey everyone My first Shapeways order should ship tomorrow (fingers crossed!) and I wanted to ask for advice in the meantime. I've been using "AnnaMayaHouse" as a "brand" name (term used very loosely) for several years in Second Life. However, now that... Started by AnnaMayaHouse on Tuesday, May 01, 2012, 3 posts by 2 people.   Read the full thread at shapeways Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at shapeways): I've never really considered changing my style, but I may feel differently in the future.

We should be able to see/edit our usernames/passwords in Password Manager We should be able to see/edit our usernames/passwords in Password Manager The thing I like about Firefox's password manager is that you can see what the username and passwords you have saved. One may like to see his password bcoz few sites are out there... Started by 5 on Sunday, March 18, 2012, 39 posts by 25 people.   Read the full thread at opera Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at opera): So here is what I would like in Opera's Password... . What to do about". Very very bad solution. Originally posted by Swapnil99pro: Originally posted by terrorist96 when you request to see the usernames and passwords. The usernames and passwords.