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4. Will old posts be updated with the new username or retain the previous name?

Reply to EarlG (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 6, 2021, 12:41 PM

Apr 2021

I know during the last name change, all prior posts (a few exceptions) updated with the new username. Currently, anyone can search my name and my posts before my name change are accessible as well (well, the ones not lost in the hack).

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Question about the name change. [View all] Treefrog Apr 2021 OP

We decided to keep it on the profile EarlG Apr 2021 #1

It's been helpful to the geezers like me among us. marble falls Apr 2021 #2

Thanks! I think that makes sense. Treefrog Apr 2021 #3

Will old posts be updated with the new username or retain the previous name? Behind the Aegis Apr 2021 #4

Old posts will retain the previous username EarlG Apr 2021 #5

I appreciate that it's in the profile... 2naSalit Apr 2021 #6