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User names FAQ
Rules for registering and using user names on the urban75 boards

Unlike some other boards, the use of multiple usernames by the same person is not allowed on Urban except under very limited circumstances.

They confuse mods, and more importantly confuse other posters and lead to paranoia about who is a returner or a sockpuppet.

They are also often used to cause trouble, gang up on people, send abuse without risking your board reputation, and for other even stranger things.

If you think you have a good reason to have an alternate account on Urban, always PM a mod first and wait for a reply.

Alternate accounts often get banned before they even post once, and the main account given a temp or permanent ban.

Reasons not to have multiple accounts include:

"I forgot my password so I re-registered"
There is a "remind password" button; use that first. If that isn't appropriate for some reason, send an email, ask someone in the chatroom to send a PM or similar - we'll take it from there.

"I wanted to change my name"
If you want to change your name, PM a mod. If you meet a mod socially and tell them pesonally, you must still send a PM before posting under your new ID (because mods tend to forget things like that when they're out having a good time).

"I was banned but I've changed, honest, maybe if I come back under another name and am nice I can prove it"
Sorry. This isn't the way to get unbanned. It's been tolerated occasionally in the past but not any more. If you really want to come back, send an email.

"I want a fresh start, this username has too much baggage attached to it"
This is rarely a good reason - for a start, it never works anyway. Under very unusual circumstances (not just on a whim) it might be permitted, but you should always, always PM first.