RuneScape Forum Archive | Character Name Clean-up

Humid

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Frike said :
I don't wanna sound rude but I probably will anyway. Do people not read the article before posting? I also don't wanna make a fool of myself here but I'm pretty sure that there is NO mentioning of removing any accounts whatsoever. Freeing up their display name doesn't mean that their account is lost for all eternety, as all will be the same except that they'll have to pick a new (or their old on if available) name.
People are really dumb, agree with this 100%.

12-Jul-2014 05:46:00

Mw

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Jimson said :
I don't really know how this will work out because there might be inactive accounts who try to log in after 2 years and then end up permanently changing their name.

It's their fault for not logging in for 2 years.

12-Jul-2014 07:31:20

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Ffs

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This is a really interesting update. Looking forward to seeing which names are released but supposing an individual with a rare name logs in a few weeks after you've released their name (not knowing this new policy) will they able to get their original RSN back?

12-Jul-2014 07:38:26

Blud N Brain

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What's going to happen to the accounts whose names are taken? Will they be deleted or the names just reset?

12-Jul-2014 11:29:01

KurumiiXD

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How come half of the names i try ,it saying "this is not a hero name and yet i see people with the names that are not even heroes names?

12-Jul-2014 18:03:36

Nerd Rage

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Is it really that hard for a former member to just log in at least once within 2 years? People panic for no reason at all.

12-Jul-2014 20:28:52

Cabello

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Will you ever be releasing names of those accounts who are banned?

12-Jul-2014 22:50:55

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Naschool1039

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Exactly, I think this is a completely unfair and a stupid move. As like a lot of players, I am angered by this move. Flonk28 said :
I think the 6 months for a non member is a bit short.

Most inactive players who have lost membership and are giving the game a break sometimes come back to play years later. If they find their name has been forcefully changed because somebody else has it, then it may make them less likely to want to stay.