v2.62
Released usernames can no longer be taken right away by someone else
When you change your username or delete your account, someone else can no longer take the name you gave up and pretend to be you.
October 19, 2026
Changes
- A username you give up can't be used by anyone else for 90 days. You can still switch back to it yourself.
- Forum @mentions stay linked to the person they referred to when the post was written. If the username later moves to someone else, old @mentions don't point to the new owner.