One letter usernames...

[The Don]

I remember asking in the past for a 2 letter username which was rejected because the rules apparently said the minimum was 3 letters due to search issues. How come there's a user with the username 'b' if this is the case? Have the rules changed so that we can now have 1 letter usernames? As I don't remember seeing this announced anywhere...

[Samantha]

I remember asking in the past for a 2 letter username which was rejected because the rules apparently said the minimum was 3 letters due to search issues. How come there's a user with the username 'b' if this is the case? Have the rules changed so that we can now have 1 letter usernames? As I don't remember seeing this announced anywhere...

If their Habbo name is the same then 2/1 letter usernames are fine. Like e5, tm etc.

[j0rd]

I was wondering this, I requested a one letter a few months back and got rejected

[Calum0812]

B1. Forum Names

May be anything at registration so long as deemed acceptable
Must be 3 or more letters but no more than 15 letters
Consists of the characters A-Z, 0-9, or `~@#$%^&()_-=[{}]\:;”’<>,./?

But you can have the same username as Habbo name so I guess that is the only exception

[The Don]

If their Habbo name is the same then 2/1 letter usernames are fine. Like e5, tm etc.

Well then surely I should be allowed one too?

[Kardan]

I understood the rules to be that you had to have the Habbo name for a short name, hence why e5's is allowed.

[The Don]

I understood the rules to be that you had to have the Habbo name for a short name, hence why e5's is allowed.

And e5 isn't in a community role so surely he should have a 3 letter one too? Unless staff are above the rules.

[Kardan]

Well then surely I should be allowed one too?

Do you have a 1 letter username?

[The Don]

Do you have a 1 letter username?

Where does it say that in the rules?

[xxMATTGxx]

If you own the Habbo name regardless of you being a staff member or not you technically can have it. You just need to prove you own the name.

[Calum0812]

And e5 isn't in a community role so surely he should have a 3 letter one too? Unless staff are above the rules.
Any member is entitled to have their forum name the same as their Habbo name. Staff or not, VIP or not.

[Mikey]

I would say it's allowed if your Habbo name is three letters and below but as people above have said that should be the only exception. :)

[-Nick]

I really don't get this rule? So staff are allowed 1 letter names? but members not?

[Chippiewill]

And e5 isn't in a community role so surely he should have a 3 letter one too? Unless staff are above the rules.

You can get a name change to your habbo name regardless of if you're staff.

[The Don]

If you own the Habbo name regardless of you being a staff member or not you technically can have it. You just need to prove you own the name.

But why can't people have 1 letter names regardless? If it's such an issue then surely those with short habbo names would still be denied...

[Samantha]

The Don; you should be allowed, what's your Habbo name?

[David]

You can get a name change to your habbo name regardless of if you're staff.

guest?

http://icap.me/i/yFemW5zmTb.png

[Kardan]

Where does it say that in the rules?

It doesn't, but as has been established from previous feedbacks I've posted, most of these days it's all about 'discretion' :P

But no, you have a point, they need to write that into the rules.

[xxMATTGxx]

But why can't people have 1 letter names regardless? If it's such an issue then surely those with short habbo names would still be denied...

The same reasons why most websites don't allow you to have 1 letter names including Habbo. These names are very rare and I don't think many will be getting changed so I don't know if putting a ban on it globally will do anything.

[The Don]

The same reasons why most websites don't allow you to have 1 letter names including Habbo.

Well if habbo doesn't allow 1 letter names then why the hell is there a forum user with the name b? B;

[xxMATTGxx]

Well if habbo doesn't allow 1 letter names then why the hell is there a forum user with the name b? B;

Maybe because he has a rare name when you could have 1 letter names. Have you tried asking the poor guy!?

http://www.habbo.com/home/B

The name exists but obviously he was lucky and was able to have the name when there wasn't a rule in place. But now if you try and sign up on Habbo the limit is 3 letters or more.

[Chippiewill]

guest?

http://icap.me/i/yFemW5zmTb.png

Recursion / Habzvip decided to delete my account.

[The Don]

Maybe because he has a rare name when you could have 1 letter names. Have you tried asking the poor guy!?

I don't use habbo but you literally just said habbo doesn't allow 1 letter names in response to me asking why habbox doesn't...

[j0rd]

wonder how much he bought his account for

[xxMATTGxx]

I don't use habbo but you literally just said habbo doesn't allow 1 letter names in response to me asking why habbox doesn't...

Because they don't in the year 2014. If you sign up for a new account you can only create names that have 3 or more letters. His account was made in 2004 - So I am going to assume back then you could.

[The Don]

Because they don't in the year 2014. If you sign up for a new account you can only create names that have 3 or more letters. His account was made in 2004 - So I am going to assume back then you could.

Ah, I see. But again, if there are multiple 1 and 2 character names on the forum why not just lift the rule entirely? It can't be in place for a very good reason if you're allowing people to have them in the first place.

Also, xxMATTGxx; why has chippies account been deleted? I thought habbox never did that? Also what's with his posts being deleted in this thread...

[GoldenMerc]

So much for not deleting accounts either, the username B has been sold on the market of black numerous times. WHAT IF, this persons name is B (and verified by a mod or what ever that they own the habbo account) then I buy it and request the name B?

[xxMATTGxx]

Ah, I see. But again, if there are multiple 1 and 2 character names on the forum why not just lift the rule entirely? It can't be in place for a very good reason if you're allowing people to have them in the first place.

I really do not want people to start registering shorter usernames though. So the rule if any changes should probably be only allowed for current members but even then it does make searching harder for those specific names.


So much for not deleting accounts either, the username B has been sold on the market of black numerous times. WHAT IF, this persons name is B (and verified by a mod or what ever that they own the habbo account) then I buy it and request the name B?

Err, whoever owns it can have the name by the current rules. You just have to confirm you "own it" :P

[-Nick]

So much for not deleting accounts either, the username B has been sold on the market of black numerous times. WHAT IF, this persons name is B (and verified by a mod or what ever that they own the habbo account) then I buy it and request the name B?

You would get banned for breaking the habbo way? So basically, if the true bold statement above is true... why are we hiring people who break the Habbo Way?

[GoldenMerc]

You would get banned for breaking the habbo way? So basically, if the true bold statement above is true... why are we hiring people who break the Habbo Way?

Anyone who has a 1 letter name on Habbo 85% of the chance has bought it

[Chippiewill]

Also what's with his posts being deleted in this thread...

Bug in my trying to fix it.

[-Nick]

Anyone who has a 1 letter name on Habbo 85% of the chance has bought it
I am just confused how @Wispur (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=55895); didn't clog this when confirming her perms? I thought using other unofficial habbo market places where against the rules and immediate dismissal?

[Chris]

I am just confused how @Wispur (http://www.habboxforum.com/member.php?u=55895); didn't clog this when confirming her perms? I thought using other unofficial habbo market places where against the rules and immediate dismissal?

It's none of my business, I can't exactly prove he bought it can I?

On topic of the actual 1 worded names issue, as long as you own the name on Habbo you can have it on the forum, no matter how short it is.

[scottish]

If it screws up search, why allow it even if they have the habbo name?

If somethings going to screw with basic forum functions then they should be denied it even if it their habbo name.

[Kardan]

Anyone who has a 1 letter name on Habbo 85% of the chance has bought it

85% That's a bit pessimistic, I'd say these days it's about 100%.

Anyways, maybe it can be something you can buy from the shop with tokens.

[The Don]

If it screws up search, why allow it even if they have the habbo name?

If somethings going to screw with basic forum functions then they should be denied it even if it their habbo name.

Exactly, it obviously can't be that big of an issue if they are allowing people to have them so they might as well remove the pointless rule. Kardan; if it was done that way, it should definitely be unlocked for being here for x many years rather than tokens (not being bias ;) ) maybe 5 years or 10 if you really want to keep them rare...

[Kardan]

Personally I don't see it being an issue, I doubt we're going to get the full alphabet posting in a thread any time soon. People barely change their names these days anyway.

[GoldenMerc]

You cant even search him on memberslist;
http://www.habboxforum.com/memberlist.php

[Kyle]

http://puu.sh/8qhFp.png^
it isn't an issue. let it b.

[FlyingJesus]

Akeam I thought you were against changing rules that have been around a long time

[The Don]

Akeam I thought you were against changing rules that have been around a long time

I'm all for removing archaic, pointless ones ;)

[Kyle]

anything to get rid of the awful name "the don" eh !!?!?!

[RyRy]

The rule isn't pointless, this thread is pointless. You want something somebody else has because you didn't get it, and think that because he's staff he gets special treatment. Talk about digging deep for excuses.

The lads likely to fail his trial now anyway now people have clicked on to the fact he used blackmarket sites to buy his username, and likely will continue to use them in the future.

B for effort anyway.

[The Don]

anything to get rid of the awful name "the don" eh !!?!?!

You caught me!


The rule isn't pointless, this thread is pointless. You want something somebody else has because you didn't get it, and think that because he's staff he gets special treatment. Talk about digging deep for excuses.

The lads likely to fail his trial now anyway now people have clicked on to the fact he used blackmarket sites to buy his username, and likely will continue to use them in the future.

B for effort anyway.

And? Yes, I do want a short username, and there doesn't actually appear to be any real reason why they are prohibited other than 'because other websites do it'. What's your point? Also "You want something somebody else has because you didn't get it" literally makes no sense. Because you didn't get it implies I wanted it regardless of him also having it, which completely contradicts the entire sentence.

[FlyingJesus]

*Claims there's special treatment for staff members
*Told that the rule exceptions work for anyone staff or not
*Ignores the answer and makes a new claim that the rule is pointless despite having been made aware several times that the rule is in place for functional reasons and that the anomalies are so rare as to be totally unimportant

[Kyle]

on the subject of usernames remove the requirement for community staff to have their habbo names as their forum names (it can b displayed easily elsewhere) and more people will apply!

[The Don]

*Claims there's special treatment for staff members
I wasn't aware of the habbo name policy


*Told that the rule exceptions work for anyone staff or not
*Ignores the answer and makes a new claim that the rule is pointless despite having been made aware several times that the rule is in place for functional reasons and that the anomalies are so rare as to be totally unimportant

errr did you completely miss kyles post on the previous page? The search function 'reason' has been debunked.

[FlyingJesus]

What his post where he manually found the guy by clicking "B" on the user list as opposed to using search functions

[GoldenMerc]

I wasn't aware of the habbo name policy



errr did you completely miss kyles post on the previous page? The search function 'reason' has been debunked.

It hasnt kyle just clicked 'b' as in alphabet categorys

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[RyRy]

You caught me!



And? Yes, I do want a short username, and there doesn't actually appear to be any real reason why they are prohibited other than 'because other websites do it'. What's your point? Also "You want something somebody else has because you didn't get it" literally makes no sense. Because you didn't get it implies I wanted it regardless of him also having it, which completely contradicts the entire sentence.

So you don't like the reason they've given you lol, doesn't make it any less valid.

Also think you've misinterpreted what I'm saying, you've brought up the issue of one letter usernames based on somebody got one and you got rejected for wanting something similar. "Could choose a 3 letter username but why should I accept their totally valid reason, I'm gonna kick up a fuss instead" lol.

[The Don]

What his post where he manually found the guy by clicking "B" on the user list as opposed to using search functions

Can you elaborate on what the actual issue is?

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So you don't like the reason they've given you lol, doesn't make it any less valid.

Also think you've misinterpreted what I'm saying, you've brought up the issue of one letter usernames based on somebody got one and you got rejected for wanting something similar. "Could choose a 3 letter username but why should I accept their totally valid reason, I'm gonna kick up a fuss instead" lol.

I think you're misinterpreting my reasoning. I was told no because it would mess up the forums search functions (whatever that means). My argument is, if they're allowing people to have short names in the first place, it clearly can't cause that much harm otherwise they wouldn't allow at all, even if it was their Habbo name.

[FlyingJesus]

The issue is that you're getting pissy over a rule that you want to change purely for your benefit a week after attempting to ridicule others for having actual reasons to change a rule that doesn't make sense

[The Don]

The issue is that you're getting pissy over a rule that you want to change purely for your benefit a week after attempting to ridicule others for having actual reasons to change a rule that doesn't make sense

I'm guessing from your irrelevant response you don't actually know why the 3 letters or more rule is in place. How does a shorter name damage the search function?

[Kyle]

http://www.habboxforum.com/memberlist.php?page=34&order=asc&sort=username&ausername=b
bottom of page

same as if you search "liva" she is amongst users like johnsullivan and olivarii. the shorter the name, the more likely it is going to be included in other names. that's a problem that can't be avoided and if told "pm B on forum" users can either type /user/b or go to memberlist and manually click 'b'. all search functionality is also there so if a user ticks the Exact Name criteria they will easily be able to find the user's threads, posts and vms.

Does seem to somewhat pointless as it stands.

[RyRy]

Can you elaborate on what the actual issue is?

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I think you're misinterpreting my reasoning. I was told no because it would mess up the forums search functions (whatever that means). My argument is, if they're allowing people to have short names in the first place, it clearly can't cause that much harm otherwise they wouldn't allow at all, even if it was their Habbo name.

So they have a rule that stops ALL users to change their name to something short (tons of peeps would do it), yet they have a rule to allow ALL users to change their name to their Habbo name, regardless of length. (few peeps can do this)

The injustice is just too much.

[The Don]

So they have a rule that stops ALL users to change their name to something short (tons of peeps would do it), yet they have a rule to allow ALL users to change their name to their Habbo name, regardless of length. (few peeps can do this)

The injustice is just too much.

The point i'm trying to get across is, why are short names a problem? I'm not tech savy, but if there's an actual reason why more short names = bad then I will gladly shut up and close this thread.

[RyRy]

The point i'm trying to get across is, why are short names a problem? I'm not tech savy, but if there's an actual reason why more short names = bad then I will gladly shut up and close this thread.

Perhaps ask Sulake seeing as they did the same. Habbox can do what they like at the end of the day, when it comes to usernames policies are rarely changed.

[The Don]

Perhaps ask Sulake seeing as they did the same. Habbox can do what they like at the end of the day, when it comes to usernames policies are rarely changed.

Such a copout answer it's unreal.

[RyRy]

Such a copout answer it's unreal.

If you're looking for an explanation from me as to why the search function would be affected, you're asking the wrong guy!

[Kyle]

The search problem isn't a problem. You can't search words or strings of letters under 3 letters but if you put the username in the username field then it'll find it.

There is literally no issue.

[The Don]

If you're looking for an explanation from me as to why the search function would be affected, you're asking the wrong guy!

Fair enough, So you were wrong to say "the rule isn't pointless, your thread is pointless" in your first post since you don't know why the rules in place yourself :P

[RyRy]

The search problem isn't a problem. You can't search words or strings of letters under 3 letters but if you put the username in the username field then it'll find it.

There is literally no issue.

So Habbox don't want to do it because they said so? Go figure, my "copout answer" is actually the right answer. They do what they want.


Fair enough, So you were wrong to say "the rule isn't pointless, your thread is pointless" in your first post since you don't know why the rules in place yourself :P

I'd say the rule is there because Habbox said so now. I said the thread is pointless because it's really a non-issue, in that I think "who actually cares having a 1 or 2 letter username on the forum", other than yourself of course.

[The Don]

So Habbox don't want to do it because they said so? Go figure, my "copout answer" is actually the right answer. They do what they want.



I'd say the rule is there because Habbox said so now. I said the thread is pointless because it's really a non-issue, in that I think "who actually cares having a 1 or 2 letter username on the forum", other than yourself of course.

Well considering other people have posted in this thread as well saying they want a shorter username i'm clearly not the only person that has interest in it. But hey-ho, Habbox says so :Content: Also, Habbox 'saying so' does not make the rule any less pointless ;)

[FlyingJesus]

Why would I know the reason it's there I didn't make the forum, I just find it hilarious that your reasoning is totally against what you were trying to say in the last feedback thread about changing rules

[scottish]

Standard search doesn't support less than 3 characters (unless that changed since I last checked)

I believe they don't use the default search and use Sphinx Search and it seems to work fine in this.

[The Don]

Why would I know the reason it's there I didn't make the forum, I just find it hilarious that your reasoning is totally against what you were trying to say in the last feedback thread about changing rules

So basically you're just arguing in here to prove a point on a totally unrelated matter. Sweet. Pretty ironic that you called me out for stating opinion as fact in another thread whilst you're doing more or less the same in this thread by acting knowledgeable about the forum search functions to prove a point about me being hypocritical, thus being hypocritical yourself. We've come full circle.

[FlyingJesus]

I didn't state an opinion as fact, there's no need to lie. I said that you'd been told why the rule was in place, which is correct - whether the reasons given hold up to scrutiny that has happened since my post has no bearing on that. And it's not an unrelated matter, it's the matter of changing rules

[The Don]

I didn't state an opinion as fact, there's no need to lie. I said that you'd been told why the rule was in place, which is correct - whether the reasons given hold up to scrutiny that has happened since my post has no bearing on that. And it's not an unrelated matter, it's the matter of changing rules

*more or less the same*. I would suggest unintelligibly reiterating some vague reasoning is comparable to stating an opinion with conviction. I would also argue that the post your threads have no affect on users, whereas username character limits do.

[FlyingJesus]

It wasn't an unintelligible post, I didn't reiterate their reasoning I simply stated what ones had been given, and there were no opinions of any kind present. Try again but this time without lying.

"It's just a number!!!!"
"It's just a name!!!!"

[The Don]

It wasn't an unintelligible post, I didn't reiterate their reasoning I simply stated what ones had been given, and there were no opinions of any kind present. Try again but this time without lying.

By reiterating the reasons given you are insinuating you have knowledge on the subject. Most people (excluding dragga) don't reiterate things they have no knowledge on.


"It's just a number!!!!"
"It's just a name!!!!"

Are you genuinely saying post count other people accumulate from threads you're equally entitled to post in is somehow comparable to your own accounts username?

[FlyingJesus]

Right, recapping is claiming knowledge. Best make sparing use of the quotation feature in case I end up agreeing with everyone I talk to

And no how the hell did you make that leap in logic? I'm saying that a word is just a word the same way a number is just a number (which is why those are the words that I wrote), and neither are hugely important or they both are, you need to pick a side as usual

[karter]

why did he feel the need to join rare values

Edited by Despect (Forum Moderator) - Please do not post off topic, thanks.

[The Don]

Right, recapping is claiming knowledge. Best make sparing use of the quotation feature in case I end up agreeing with everyone I talk to

After 'recapping' you then argued when I mentioned Kyle; disproving the search function argument, if you don't know what the search function problem is how on earth do you know that Kyle's post wasn't the solution to it?


And no how the hell did you make that leap in logic? I'm saying that a word is just a word the same way a number is just a number (which is why those are the words that I wrote), and neither are hugely important or they both are, you need to pick a side as usual

(this isn't a direct response to this particular post, but all of your posts combined) How is asking for rules to be removed in this thread hypocritical to what I posted in the other thread? They are both two different things, and other than them both being about rules aren't comparable.

[Kyle]

why do feedback threads devolve into pointless arguments on the technical meaning of words in a post and stray so far off of the topic at hand. Honestly guys, having the last word means nothing on habboxforum, if you know the other person is wrong then leave them to it and ignore them!
xxMATTGxx; other than because habbo don't allow it (but they do, since I have accounts with 2 characters [all 1 letter names were already made]) there doesn't seem to be a proper reason for this rule. time to lift it! :)!

[Liva]

http://www.habboxforum.com/memberlist.php?page=34&order=asc&sort=username&ausername=b
bottom of page

same as if you search "liva" she is amongst users like johnsullivan and olivarii. the shorter the name, the more likely it is going to be included in other names. that's a problem that can't be avoided and if told "pm B on forum" users can either type /user/b or go to memberlist and manually click 'b'. all search functionality is also there so if a user ticks the Exact Name criteria they will easily be able to find the user's threads, posts and vms.

Does seem to somewhat pointless as it stands.

*feels special to be used as an example* hahaha

[FlyingJesus]

After 'recapping' you then argued when I mentioned Kyle; disproving the search function argument, if you don't know what the search function problem is how on earth do you know that Kyle's post wasn't the solution to it?

Because I read his post and saw what it said. It's a simple trick but really quite effective


(this isn't a direct response to this particular post, but all of your posts combined) How is asking for rules to be removed in this thread hypocritical to what I posted in the other thread? They are both two different things, and other than them both being about rules aren't comparable.

Because as has been explained to you, it's about your use of language. Before it was all "it's been there a long time why change it" and now suddenly an old rule is "archaic and pointless"

Back to the topic at hand; the rule is there, it's been explained, and other than BECAUSE I WANT IT TO there isn't a reason to change it. I believe it was you who in the thread about threads stated that logic and sense have no place in forum rules. Ah yes (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=799518&p=8146607#post8146607), twice (http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=799518&p=8146019#post8146019)

[nvrspk4]

Here you go:


The following errors occurred with your search
Please enter a name longer than 3 characters to do a partial match on.
Please add more constraints to your search. Searches that return all or most of the database are a bad idea.

[xxMATTGxx]

why do feedback threads devolve into pointless arguments on the technical meaning of words in a post and stray so far off of the topic at hand. Honestly guys, having the last word means nothing on habboxforum, if you know the other person is wrong then leave them to it and ignore them!
xxMATTGxx; other than because habbo don't allow it (but they do, since I have accounts with 2 characters [all 1 letter names were already made]) there doesn't seem to be a proper reason for this rule. time to lift it! :)!

I'm sorry but we aren't lifting the rule. I suggest you go and speak to every single forum on the internet who has this rule in place and ask them to change it. Seeing as it is a standard practice to have no usernames shorter than 3 characters. I also like you to check Habbo and come back to me with the answer "No they don't allow it" - They DO NOT allow it for any NEW accounts. I did mention that in my previous post and any one with a short username was registered years ago.

Usernames shorter than 3 characters will remain banned - Anyone who has one of those accounts on HabboxForum will be able to keep it. And no, I am not having a debate about this - It's a normal rule and it's common practice.

[Zak]

'B' is still an active member on Habbo.com so it would make sense if it was him.

[e5]

And e5 isn't in a community role so surely he should have a 3 letter one too? Unless staff are above the rules.
It's my habbo name though and I want that as my forum name :P

[Zak]

It's my habbo name though and I want that as my forum name :P

Makes more sense to have your forum name as your Habbo name rather than a random three character name :P

[e5]

Makes more sense to have your forum name as your Habbo name rather than a random three character name :P
Agreed. I prefer my habbo name because if someone recognised me on here and related it to my habbo name or vice versa, if prefer that :D I always thought the rules said 'unless it is your habbo name' tbh, woops :P

[Zak]

Tbh I recognise your Habbo name more than if you referred to yourself as Elliott. Your name is pretty unforgettable on Habbo.. even if you weren't a long-term member of Habbox and you posted on the welcomes part of Habbox I would still remember you.

It's just one of those names that sticks out.. like OddSoup or Sukia