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Is it possible to change my name?

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Peace,

Pardon me if there was another thread or section set up for this, but is it possible to change my screen name to "Matthew S Islam" or "Matthew Islam"? I regret using this screen name because it requires me to explain that I'm a Muslim in every discussion. It might also mislead the other members by thinking they're receiving information by fellow-Christian.

If for some reason that isn't possible, could anyone be kind enough to explain how I could add information under my username like some of the other members? Perhaps that would be sufficient.

Thank you

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Peace to you!

I think there is a way for you to change your name (one of the moderators can confirm if so). But if you prefer, there is also a Muslim usergroup that you can join. Then it would state a few lines below your name that you are a Muslim. Same as it does for me, where it says Christian, a few lines under my username.

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tam wrote: Peace to you!

I think there is a way for you to change your name (one of the moderators can confirm if so). But if you prefer, there is also a Muslim usergroup that you can join. Then it would state a few lines below your name that you are a Muslim. Same as it does for me, where it says Christian, a few lines under my username.
I actually just noticed that it says "Sunni Islam" under my location in Desktop Mode, so that's good. I still wouldn't mind the name change though if it's not too much trouble for a Mod.

Thanks

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I'll also give the subgroup a shot when I get a moment. I'm guessing you join through your profile settings or something? Pardon me I'm illiterate when it comes to this stuff.

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Matthew S wrote:
tam wrote: Peace to you!

I think there is a way for you to change your name (one of the moderators can confirm if so). But if you prefer, there is also a Muslim usergroup that you can join. Then it would state a few lines below your name that you are a Muslim. Same as it does for me, where it says Christian, a few lines under my username.
I actually just noticed that it says "Sunni Islam" under my location in Desktop Mode, so that's good. I still wouldn't mind the name change though if it's not too much trouble for a Mod.

Thanks
You can change your user name, but only once. Contact otseng, our forum host and one of our admins, via PM and he will address your request.


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I've changed your username to Matthew S Islam and also added you to the Muslim usergroup.

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otseng wrote: I've changed your username to Matthew S Islam and also added you to the Muslim usergroup.
Appreciate it.

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