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Scarecrow
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Korea (South)9172 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-06 23:12:58
August 06 2013 23:06 GMT
#21
On August 07 2013 06:46 TylerThaCreator wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 06:40 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 06:31 TylerThaCreator wrote:
there are more important things to worry about in life.

use the id arrdee


And this is precisely the problem. Because there are more important things to worry about in life, I don't get to have my desired nickname for no reason at all. No reason. At all.


the fact that you throw temper tantrums about not getting your two letter ID is pretty pathetic.

Funny how the most angry, immature post in this thread is yours. His argument is coherent, reasonable and calmly delivered. Although it`s never affected me I agree that minimum character requirements for gaming id`s are pointless.
Yhamm is the god of predictions
Burrfoot
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United States1176 Posts
August 06 2013 23:48 GMT
#22
Reallydumb

probably taken.
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Davlok-1847/career
Targe
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United Kingdom14103 Posts
August 06 2013 23:54 GMT
#23
On August 07 2013 07:54 solidbebe wrote:
I dont see why people dont agree with OP. A minimum requirement is stupid. imo rd is a totally valid nickname, and I understand OPs frustration.

In the end none of us can do anything about it though, you wont get anything done with this blog.

imo this, and I doubt op believes anything will happen, more a vent of frustration?
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ChristianS
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States3262 Posts
August 06 2013 23:59 GMT
#24
Does anyone know why minimum character limits are usually put in place? If I had to guess I'd say its to prevent too many people from trying to choose the same names, since more characters -> more permutations -> less overlap. But I don't know how much of a problem that would be, anyway; if you get more than 1000 people trying to register "a" you can just say too many people have that name and you have to choose another one.

Or maybe devs generally think short names like "a" are boring and want to force people to be more creative, but that would seem pretty silly.
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." -Robert J. Hanlon
felisconcolori
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States6168 Posts
August 07 2013 00:02 GMT
#25
Your question starts with "Why..."

The answer is "Money".

Probably with technical undertones, and possibly hints of security.
Yes, I email sponsors... to thank them. Don't post drunk, kids. My king, what has become of you?
Bippzy
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States1466 Posts
August 07 2013 00:27 GMT
#26
So I thought about it for awhile and decided to seriously respond to your post.

Yes, it's stupid and they should let you have rd. does steam?

Also, rather than arrdee or aredee you should just double the rd one way or the other.

So either:
Rd
(doesnt work)
Rdrd
(doesnt work)
Rdrdrd

Or:
Rd
(doesn't work)
Rrdd
(doesnt work)
Rrrddd
LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK LEENOCK
rd
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States2586 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 00:36:49
August 07 2013 00:34 GMT
#27
On August 07 2013 09:27 Bippzy wrote:
So I thought about it for awhile and decided to seriously respond to your post.

Yes, it's stupid and they should let you have rd. does steam?

Also, rather than arrdee or aredee you should just double the rd one way or the other.

So either:
Rd
(doesnt work)
Rdrd
(doesnt work)
Rdrdrd

Or:
Rd
(doesn't work)
Rrdd
(doesnt work)
Rrrddd


Steam works, along with all of the games for it. Suggestions are nice but they're beside the main point. I've contemplated and have resorted to using alternate variations for years. I shouldn't have to. :/
cosine
Profile Joined September 2011
313 Posts
August 07 2013 01:03 GMT
#28
if you think you've got it bad, think how O(+> feels
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 07 2013 02:05 GMT
#29
On August 07 2013 09:34 rd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 09:27 Bippzy wrote:
So I thought about it for awhile and decided to seriously respond to your post.

Yes, it's stupid and they should let you have rd. does steam?

Also, rather than arrdee or aredee you should just double the rd one way or the other.

So either:
Rd
(doesnt work)
Rdrd
(doesnt work)
Rdrdrd

Or:
Rd
(doesn't work)
Rrdd
(doesnt work)
Rrrddd


Steam works, along with all of the games for it. Suggestions are nice but they're beside the main point. I've contemplated and have resorted to using alternate variations for years. I shouldn't have to. :/

Life is hard, get a helmet? There are 1000 was around this issue and crying about isn't one if them. There are bigger problem everywhere than this one. Like I have a bug bite on my leg, a way bigger problem.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Ghin
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States2391 Posts
August 07 2013 03:26 GMT
#30
On August 07 2013 11:05 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 09:34 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:27 Bippzy wrote:
So I thought about it for awhile and decided to seriously respond to your post.

Yes, it's stupid and they should let you have rd. does steam?

Also, rather than arrdee or aredee you should just double the rd one way or the other.

So either:
Rd
(doesnt work)
Rdrd
(doesnt work)
Rdrdrd

Or:
Rd
(doesn't work)
Rrdd
(doesnt work)
Rrrddd


Steam works, along with all of the games for it. Suggestions are nice but they're beside the main point. I've contemplated and have resorted to using alternate variations for years. I shouldn't have to. :/

Life is hard, get a helmet? There are 1000 was around this issue and crying about isn't one if them. There are bigger problem everywhere than this one. Like I have a bug bite on my leg, a way bigger problem.

If you don't like a discussion, you don't have to post in it. I, for example, think the ABL thread is retarded. That means that I don't read it or post in it. Same thing with My Little Pony thread or the kpop thread. If you don't want to participate in a discussion, don't post.
Legalize drugs and murder.
rd
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States2586 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 03:36:28
August 07 2013 03:36 GMT
#31
On August 07 2013 11:05 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 09:34 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:27 Bippzy wrote:
So I thought about it for awhile and decided to seriously respond to your post.

Yes, it's stupid and they should let you have rd. does steam?

Also, rather than arrdee or aredee you should just double the rd one way or the other.

So either:
Rd
(doesnt work)
Rdrd
(doesnt work)
Rdrdrd

Or:
Rd
(doesn't work)
Rrdd
(doesnt work)
Rrrddd


Steam works, along with all of the games for it. Suggestions are nice but they're beside the main point. I've contemplated and have resorted to using alternate variations for years. I shouldn't have to. :/

Life is hard, get a helmet? There are 1000 was around this issue and crying about isn't one if them. There are bigger problem everywhere than this one. Like I have a bug bite on my leg, a way bigger problem.


There isn't a single way around this issue, I either have the name or I don't. It's black and white. What do you propose in my situation? Am I supposed to just lay back and accept it because it's a small issue that would be the single most simple fix ever? You don't have to be such an ass.
hp.Shell
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2527 Posts
August 07 2013 03:37 GMT
#32
rd____
rd_____
rd___
rd__
rd_

Do any of these work? Are they even acceptable?
Please PM me with any songs you like that you think I haven't heard before!
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 07 2013 03:43 GMT
#33
On August 07 2013 12:36 rd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 11:05 Plansix wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:34 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:27 Bippzy wrote:
So I thought about it for awhile and decided to seriously respond to your post.

Yes, it's stupid and they should let you have rd. does steam?

Also, rather than arrdee or aredee you should just double the rd one way or the other.

So either:
Rd
(doesnt work)
Rdrd
(doesnt work)
Rdrdrd

Or:
Rd
(doesn't work)
Rrdd
(doesnt work)
Rrrddd


Steam works, along with all of the games for it. Suggestions are nice but they're beside the main point. I've contemplated and have resorted to using alternate variations for years. I shouldn't have to. :/

Life is hard, get a helmet? There are 1000 was around this issue and crying about isn't one if them. There are bigger problem everywhere than this one. Like I have a bug bite on my leg, a way bigger problem.


There isn't a single way around this issue, I either have the name or I don't. It's black and white. What do you propose in my situation? Am I supposed to just lay back and accept it because it's a small issue that would be the single most simple fix ever? You don't have to be such an ass.

Yes. Accept what you cannot change and does not matter. It is a virtue we should all try for.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
rd
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States2586 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 03:49:32
August 07 2013 03:47 GMT
#34
On August 07 2013 12:43 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 12:36 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 11:05 Plansix wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:34 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:27 Bippzy wrote:
So I thought about it for awhile and decided to seriously respond to your post.

Yes, it's stupid and they should let you have rd. does steam?

Also, rather than arrdee or aredee you should just double the rd one way or the other.

So either:
Rd
(doesnt work)
Rdrd
(doesnt work)
Rdrdrd

Or:
Rd
(doesn't work)
Rrdd
(doesnt work)
Rrrddd


Steam works, along with all of the games for it. Suggestions are nice but they're beside the main point. I've contemplated and have resorted to using alternate variations for years. I shouldn't have to. :/

Life is hard, get a helmet? There are 1000 was around this issue and crying about isn't one if them. There are bigger problem everywhere than this one. Like I have a bug bite on my leg, a way bigger problem.


There isn't a single way around this issue, I either have the name or I don't. It's black and white. What do you propose in my situation? Am I supposed to just lay back and accept it because it's a small issue that would be the single most simple fix ever? You don't have to be such an ass.

Yes. Accept what you cannot change and does not matter. It is a virtue we should all try for.


It can and has been changed before. There is no reason whatsoever not to change it. It's just a matter of getting their attention and just too few people are affected by this to get their attention.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 07 2013 03:51 GMT
#35
On August 07 2013 12:47 rd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 12:43 Plansix wrote:
On August 07 2013 12:36 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 11:05 Plansix wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:34 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:27 Bippzy wrote:
So I thought about it for awhile and decided to seriously respond to your post.

Yes, it's stupid and they should let you have rd. does steam?

Also, rather than arrdee or aredee you should just double the rd one way or the other.

So either:
Rd
(doesnt work)
Rdrd
(doesnt work)
Rdrdrd

Or:
Rd
(doesn't work)
Rrdd
(doesnt work)
Rrrddd


Steam works, along with all of the games for it. Suggestions are nice but they're beside the main point. I've contemplated and have resorted to using alternate variations for years. I shouldn't have to. :/

Life is hard, get a helmet? There are 1000 was around this issue and crying about isn't one if them. There are bigger problem everywhere than this one. Like I have a bug bite on my leg, a way bigger problem.


There isn't a single way around this issue, I either have the name or I don't. It's black and white. What do you propose in my situation? Am I supposed to just lay back and accept it because it's a small issue that would be the single most simple fix ever? You don't have to be such an ass.

Yes. Accept what you cannot change and does not matter. It is a virtue we should all try for.


It can and has been changed before. There is no reason whatsoever not to change it.

But you can not change it, which is what you must accept. Or you can wait and may never get what you want.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
sNuFFsie
Profile Joined March 2011
25 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 04:04:43
August 07 2013 04:01 GMT
#36
It's funny that a lot of replies are missing the point entirely. The OP isn't whining or complaining about why his particular name isn't accepted, he is trying to stimulate a discussion on why there are restrictions in most communities while many of them give little to no reason as to why. This is in the blog section where a lot of people post opinion/personal style articles of interest to them. Attacking the OP is really beside the point and makes it seem to me that you missed the meaning of the post almost entirely.

While I don't really think it is a big deal (I don't even think rd thinks its a huge deal) I understand what he is trying to get across and he doesn't deserve to be attacked for trying to start a discussion. You look silly if you reply in an investigatory manner.
rd
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States2586 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 04:06:26
August 07 2013 04:03 GMT
#37
On August 07 2013 12:51 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 12:47 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 12:43 Plansix wrote:
On August 07 2013 12:36 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 11:05 Plansix wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:34 rd wrote:
On August 07 2013 09:27 Bippzy wrote:
So I thought about it for awhile and decided to seriously respond to your post.

Yes, it's stupid and they should let you have rd. does steam?

Also, rather than arrdee or aredee you should just double the rd one way or the other.

So either:
Rd
(doesnt work)
Rdrd
(doesnt work)
Rdrdrd

Or:
Rd
(doesn't work)
Rrdd
(doesnt work)
Rrrddd


Steam works, along with all of the games for it. Suggestions are nice but they're beside the main point. I've contemplated and have resorted to using alternate variations for years. I shouldn't have to. :/

Life is hard, get a helmet? There are 1000 was around this issue and crying about isn't one if them. There are bigger problem everywhere than this one. Like I have a bug bite on my leg, a way bigger problem.


There isn't a single way around this issue, I either have the name or I don't. It's black and white. What do you propose in my situation? Am I supposed to just lay back and accept it because it's a small issue that would be the single most simple fix ever? You don't have to be such an ass.

Yes. Accept what you cannot change and does not matter. It is a virtue we should all try for.


It can and has been changed before. There is no reason whatsoever not to change it.

But you can not change it, which is what you must accept. Or you can wait and may never get what you want.


And as I wait, I will continue to bring up the discussion. Nothing wrong with that.
MrRicewife
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada515 Posts
August 07 2013 04:12 GMT
#38
Geez everyone in this thread sucks... I agree with OP. It's silly to block two letter names, yet Blizzard allows 68 ||||||||||||| names on GM .

Stupid. Block names like "niggerbaby" or "yousuckdick" shit like that, but why block 2 letter names or allow retarded names like a barcode. Some people are so moronic they do a |||||||||| with a clan tag that makes it quite obvious who they are, defeating the original purpose.
So? My dad can beat up your dad. - Jesus
ChristianS
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States3262 Posts
August 07 2013 05:27 GMT
#39
On August 07 2013 13:12 MrRicewife wrote:
Geez everyone in this thread sucks... I agree with OP. It's silly to block two letter names, yet Blizzard allows 68 ||||||||||||| names on GM .

Stupid. Block names like "niggerbaby" or "yousuckdick" shit like that, but why block 2 letter names or allow retarded names like a barcode. Some people are so moronic they do a |||||||||| with a clan tag that makes it quite obvious who they are, defeating the original purpose.

I played against a guy like that and asked him about it. Apparently there's at least one clan whose members all use bar codes, so you can't tell them apart. Weird, right?
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." -Robert J. Hanlon
Antylamon
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1981 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 06:12:37
August 07 2013 06:08 GMT
#40
You are clearly personally invested in your username, and I respect that. People who say two letters is too short for a nickname are mistaken. But as this thread shows too well, not many people become as attached to their username, so I can't really blame Blizzard for not thinking about a hypothetical situation in which someone just won't let go.

On a different note, requiring numbers in a password is just as bad, if not worse.
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