New Username

[tantric]

If the system insists that the email address be unique, couldn't you just set up a dummy address to register with and then change it to your old one once the new name is activated?
I take it this means you've chosen a new name?

[Somebody1234]

Yes, I have chosen a new name.

But if I change e-mail address and use one that I already have won't that deactivate that username? What I mean is that when I try to change my e-mail address it tells me that I will have to resend the activation e-mail back before I can log back in. My concern is that it might deactivate the other account if I use it's e-mail address.

I hope that is clear enough.

Anyway I would just like to know why I cannot just sign-up using the same e-mail address?

[pol]

you must be gagging to post somewhere somebody1234

dont know about the email thing btw

[tantric]

Have you tried signing up with the same address, or are you just assuming you cannot?
I don't know whether changing the address once the account was active would have an adverse on you old account/s or not.

[Somebody1234]

I have tried to sign-up with the same username. I get a message that says something to the effect of: "That e-mail address is already used here. Choose another"

you must be gagging to post somewhere somebody1234

I guess so... I was reading some stuff in HardwareWorld!

[pol]

this place isnt bad for a free account

http://www.fastmail.fm

[tantric]

Yes, I see. I just tried myself.
However, if you'll only be using "Somebody1234" on an occasional basis, why not change the email address for it instead? Then you can use the address you are more accustomed to for the new name.

[Somebody1234]

I think I will just end up with another hotmail account. I was just hoping that there would be a solution so that I don't end up with too many mailboxes.

[Somebody1234]

Originally posted by AfterBurn@5 October 2003 - 00:33
Yes, I see. I just tried myself.
However, if you'll only be using "Somebody1234" on an occasional basis, why not change the email address for it instead? Then you can use the address you are more accustomed to for the new name.

That's a good idea! I think that's what I'll do. Thankyou AfterBurn.

[tantric]

You are probably already aware of this, but just in case you're not I thought I'd mention it. If you use Outlook or Outlook Express, you can route all your hotmail addresses through it to make it easier to manage multiple accounts.