> "The name of a group is basically it's primary identity. Let's say I create > a group called "Left 4 Dead UK", tons of UK gamers who are excited about > Left 4 Dead then join it.
> Later I rename the group to "Racist/Pedophile Slur Here" (you get the idea), > now everyone who had joined is associated with this text unintentionally. Is > that what you would want as a group member? Rename is ripe for abuse because > it essentially allows the owner to change what I as a member have identified > myself with. It's not being implemented because of that, as well as because > of the confusion it creates for users when the name suddenly changes. > > It's quite intentional that in order to perform a "rename" now you have to > create a new group and re-invite everyone. That gives them the chance to say > "no, I don't want to be part of these new group with a different identity"." > http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7950096&postcount=5 Ahh, Thank you. I hadn't seen that discussion. I can definitely understand that view point, although I'm not sure why the group name is any worse than the avatar or the Abbreviation for a griefing attack. Goatse and meatspin could do quite a bit of damage to ones reputation before its reported/taken down. :) Its a shame that it'd be a huge pain in their butt to have a method to request a name change which depends on someone approving it. If someone at valve does want to go with a moderated submit/approve I'll volunteer to look over a few hundred in exchange for getting mine changed :) Anyways, thanks for pointing me at the official stance thing. _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
