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why do usernames need to be reserved? everyone on the service has a unique numerical identifier and email addresses are also unique. do the display name thing
by riffic 6y ago
why do usernames need to be reserved? everyone on the service has a unique numerical identifier and email addresses are also unique.
do the display name thing and use email as your auth identity. stop doing the same namespace mistake everyone else has made
- nikolay 6y agoThat's how many services lure people in with "Hurry up and reserve your username." It's like usernames matter anymore as URLs and domains lose their attractiveness, too. The worst mistake, though, is to piss people off and don't let them preserve their identity. For example, many startups use Twitter usernames, and it's pretty much one of the fairest options. If I was Clubhouse and when I launch a new service one day when I'm not so busy with my day job, I will have a sunrise period where GitHub user will reserve their username. There will be phase 2, when Twitter users will be able to grab theirs, too, and will get the option to use the "@" prefix if somebody with GitHub grabbed theirs or change it. Lastly, there will be Facebook and LinkedIn phases, too. How can one be pissed in such a scenario? Plus, I will be onboard the most influential people first.
- riffic 6y agoyeah I figured it was a hype building tactic. I do like your ideas though, that's definitely a new one!