Reverse okiN's oppressive decision and pass a_bear_irl's Name Change!

[Tears of Destiny]

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This was what a_bear_irl wanted his name to be, and it was approved, but later reversed! okiN is responsible for this oppressive act!

okiN claims that he approved it on accident, and had to reverse it but never stated a reason why. I don't see why this name had to be reversed! It is a clear demonstration of Bear's individuality and hardly offensive as the individual in question (me) is not offended by it!

Free Bear!

Free speech!

[Tennenoth]

I support anything of an oppressive nature. For rule and for Okin!

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Probably was reversed due to the fact that the rule of thumb we have to follow is that the person must be recognisable by their new name as they were with their old. I can't change to Cheesypants from Tenne, I need to have "Tenne" near enough in the name.

[Weren]

How dare he have such a name!

[Wiltzu]

Why the fuck you couldn't have that name?! =OO  it's not offensive

[Tomas_of_Miles]

I support anything of an oppressive nature. For rule and for Okin!

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Probably was reversed due to the fact that the rule of thumb we have to follow is that the person must be recognisable by their new name as they were with their old. I can't change to Cheesypants from Tenne, I need to have "Tenne" near enough in the name.

But this doesn't apply with alts right?

[Osiris]

IT applies with every char afaik if your alt is called jerry you cant change name to bob. He could always grind and retire then do it

[Ninja_Khorin]

I support okiN. Without reservation.

[Wiltzu]

Okey if the full name change can be done only when retiring then this is done right IMO. But if you can change alts name without the need of retirement then this is wrong IMO.

[Penitent]

"a_bear_irl" is a better name.  It makes me chuckle every time I see it.  Every.  Time.

You see, I picture other people seeing his name, and saying "oh, he's named like he's a bear, heh."  But then I imagine a_bear_irl sitting at his computer...a real grizzly bear.  Somehow he's managed to get his big bear paws and claws to manipulate the human-sized keyboard and mouse.  A big, brown beast, sitting in a computer chair, with a headset on, hacking away at the contols.  He's not just playing crpg, but he is frustratingly trying to express to us: guys, I'm really a bear.  I've been trying to tell you all this time!  I bet you've never played with a real bear before!

This image comes to mind every time I see his name, and I smile. "No, sir," I say to myself, "I have not played with a real bear before...not until now..." 

Somehow the new name doens't have the same ring.

[JUNGLEJIM]

Not quite, Garison..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_(gay_culture)

[Digglez]

complete name changes killed mod

[Penitent]

Not quite, Garison..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_(gay_culture)

I'm sorry, that's just not how I see things.
I view reality through my own lens:

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I told you guys I'm a bear irl, why didn't you listen!?

[Remy]

okiN has acted correctly, I also request, nay demand that Tears_of_Destiny have his named changed to something more appropriate.

I find tears offensive. 

[Tears of Destiny]

Fallen_Tears_of_Destiny >> Fallen_Coys_7_Year_Fiance?

Can't wait for a response from bear on that one.

[Kafein]

Probably was reversed due to the fact that the rule of thumb we have to follow is that the person must be recognisable by their new name as they were with their old. I can't change to Cheesypants from Tenne, I need to have "Tenne" near enough in the name.

Then since this post was created, the new name is indeed valid right ?