Lots and lots of confusion
Jan 7, 2011 | 8:17 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 25
Lots and lots of confusion
So, I got an email today from someone ''at flyertalk.com'' with an email address @internetbrands.com, congratulating me on joining the community, but mentionning that my username is ''very similar'' to another one and that therefore my I ''have been creating a lot of confusion'' and that i have one week to change my name or be forever nuked in the interwebs abyss.
Seriously?
Out of 300k+ members and 15 million posts, I'm the confusing one?
Seriously?
Out of 300k+ members and 15 million posts, I'm the confusing one?
Jan 7, 2011 | 8:36 pm
#2
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,714
First, I have no direct knowledge of the communication you received. However, I did want to let you know that it may have been sent as part of the following policy:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/faq.p...faq_samehandle
I also did a quick scan of the member lists are there are two other members with IDs very similar to yours, a frenchflyer and Frenchie Flyer. Depending on which forum(s) you frequent, it may be confusing for others to differentiate your posts from theirs.
Hope this clears things up a little.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/faq.p...faq_samehandle
I also did a quick scan of the member lists are there are two other members with IDs very similar to yours, a frenchflyer and Frenchie Flyer. Depending on which forum(s) you frequent, it may be confusing for others to differentiate your posts from theirs.
Hope this clears things up a little.
Jan 9, 2011 | 10:46 am
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Can you put a number after your screen name and work within the request? For instance we have UAFlyer, UAFlyer01, UAFlyer15, UAFlyer64, and a few more with numbers. Have a favorite number you can add?
Jan 10, 2011 | 1:25 pm
#4
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 77
So, I got an email today from someone ''at flyertalk.com'' with an email address @internetbrands.com, congratulating me on joining the community, but mentionning that my username is ''very similar'' to another one and that therefore my I ''have been creating a lot of confusion'' and that i have one week to change my name or be forever nuked in the interwebs abyss.
Seriously?
Out of 300k+ members and 15 million posts, I'm the confusing one?
Seriously?
Out of 300k+ members and 15 million posts, I'm the confusing one?
I am the author of the original email. I extend my apologies about any confusion it has created. That was not my intention at all. FlyinHawaiian is correct. The handle you chose is nearly identical to one used by someone who has a well established history on FlyerTalk. We are very happy to have you as a member of our community and encourage you to establish your own identity on FT. Please PM or email me with your desired username and/or any questions or concerns you have. I am happy to assist you.