Quote (OEM @ 16 Aug 2012 23:41)

I voted no. In my opinion a name change can be used to get away from people that you no longer want contact with, or have a fresh start, ect.
If you're friends with someone they can tell you they changed their name.
I also don't think that the scam thing is relevant, as I'm sure the mod team keeps track of who changes to what.
e:\ If someone is really determined to find out who you are previous names show in a post search. Example is my original account name.
http://i50.tinypic.com/5b7s3.png

Quote (Scheinwerfer @ Sep 1 2012 11:08am)

well, thers a n identification number attached to ure acc, wich will never change, so even if u chnaged ure name the id is still the same

Quote (OEM @ 17 Aug 2012 00:41)

I voted no. In my opinion a name change can be used to get away from people that you no longer want contact with, or have a fresh start, ect.
If you're friends with someone they can tell you they changed their name.
I also don't think that the scam thing is relevant, as I'm sure the mod team keeps track of who changes to what.
e:\ If someone is really determined to find out who you are previous names show in a post search. Example is my original account name.
http://i50.tinypic.com/5b7s3.png

Quote (CPR @ 26 Aug 2012 18:18)

Voted no. Just because you have a name change doesn't mean you can hide. There is a user ID which will never change.

As for the scammer part. There should be no scams. If you follow the proper procedure for trading it shouldn't happen. Always use a Mediator.