Option to change username and nickname about server HOT 3 OPEN

Thanks for the feedback! I'm thinking of dropping the nickname (display name) and just allow users to change their username. I would like to see limit on how often a username can be changed. For example, users could change their username a total of 3 times, or once every 6 months, Maybe keeping a record of previous usernames would be beneficial as to prevent confusion among users on the platform. What do you think?

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Personally, I'd prefer the approach of changing the display name only because it leads to less confusion. But I'd like to hear what makes you lean towards the other option.

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Thanks for the feedback! I'm thinking of dropping the nickname (display name) and just allow users to change their username. I would like to see limit on how often a username can be changed. For example, users could change their username a total of 3 times, or once every 6 months.

In my opinion, I like the "once every X months" option! I think it is the system most people are used to as it is very common online. It also allows some flexibility. Perhaps a "once every 3 months" option could work, mostly because I've seen shorter time spans like one month or even two weeks, so maybe a 6-month period could be considered too long.

Maybe keeping a record of previous usernames would be beneficial as to prevent confusion among users on the platform.

The idea is certainly good, although it isn't seen very often and I believe there are people who don't like it much. I have seen friends of mine complain that if they change their username it is to "leave the others behind". I suppose one could add a note to their biography if they wanted to let the rest know about their former names. Or as a more complex solution, perhaps users could decide whether their past usernames can be viewed or not. What do you think?

Edit: @keyxcode's idea sounds like a good solution as well.

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