Unable to update email address

[AKA]

Whenever I try to update my email address in my profile I get an IE popup:


[Windows Internet Explorer]

ERROR: Your username contains special characters. Usernames must only contain alphabetical or numeric characters.


Then it appears to log me out. Cause If I try again it states I need to login to my profile to make any updates.

 

[allisolm]

This is above my pay grade.

I know that, in the past, those with special characters in their usernames had to change their name in some way to eliminate the offending characters. I suppose this has come about through a FuseTalk "improvement." You might have to become AKA or A K A or something.

Hopefully someone with the tools necessary to fix this will be along soon. You can PM AnandTechModerator with the particulars as well if it is not taken care of soon.

Good luck!

 

[Harvey]

The problem is, our system no longer allows user names with "special characters," including puncuation marks like the period in yours. It still allows legacy accounts to work, but even mods and admins can't update them.

The only solution is to change your user name to one that doesn't include puntuation. The user name, aka was already registered, but that member registered in 2000 and made only four posts. I renamed that account to allow you to have the name, AKA, if that is your preference.

You probably know we will soon (sooner is better!) be moving to vBullitin software. I don't know if it will be set to allow members to register names with punctuation. If it does, you can request a name change back to A.K.A. after the move.

 

[Harvey]

Per your request, I updated your user name to AKA. Unfortunately, if your registered address is not valid, I can't e-mail you to let you know so I hope you figure it out.