This is the first blog that I’ve written in almost 3 years. Writer’s block is no joke! But with that being said, I’ll jump right into something that we all have been through:
We have all been there, right? You come up with a clever, unique username and think you own it. No one in the world uses that name you brainstormed. At least that’s what you thought until you entered it in and found out that it’s “Taken Already.” Annoyed and disappointed is probably what you’re feeling after seeing that. So what’s next? Well, there’s no next because you used up all that thinking power to come up with that special name. And what makes matters worse is that the person who chose the same name doesn’t even use it. Whatever it’s PSN, Xbox Gamertag, Instagram, X, etc. That’s why I think there should be a week or a month for the user to respond to an email regarding the usage of the name. Yeah, I know, I know it sounds overdramatic, but just think about it. You already know how hard it is to come up with a clever, unique name that relates to you and you only. And if the user who’s using that name doesn’t respond to the email, they will automatically forfeit that username, and it will be yours for the taking.
Again, you might think this rant is me making a big deal out of something that isn’t even that serious. But in all seriousness, I know this happens to everyone. Whatever site or gaming system should have that policy. Think of the user as a neglector if you know what I’m saying. It’s pretty simple: all users have to do is respond to an email confirming they still have full access to the account or username if they have been inactive for an extended period. And of course, at times, some people simply forget their password, which prevents them from gaining access. I understand that happens. It’s not their fault at all. However, some people choose the name just to get access for a one-time thing, or for something once in a blue moon. Now, that’s where the unfairness comes in. I don’t think that should happen. If that person isn’t committed to the place they want access to, their username should frequently change if the service offers it as an option.
Just ask yourself how many times you had this problem? And what do you think of the idea of forcing people to forfeit their usernames after months or even years of inactivity?
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