Originally Posted by
Nixt
The ruling I made will stand. Why? Because if we starting letting members take already registered names, it starts causing the problem of members moaning because they weren't allowed to change their names before, then someone takes the name they want. It creates the problem that a previously registered member returns (something that has been happening A LOT lately) and they cannot access their account because their name has changed. It creates the problem that if they do manage to regain access to their account, they are going to be unhappy with the fact their name has been taken from them. It creates the problem of what limits we must set, how many posts, last activity? Etc. It's not going to happen.
Also the name Smeg is absolutely vulgar and I wouldn't be inclined to allow it anyway.