My first answre to this post was deleted - but I will try it again. I would love to change my user name (and I think DocJohn can approve such a move if we apply). I could not think of anything else when I signed on and Mars does not fit me in any way, shape or form. If I could change it would be to Maya - I would even consider changing my legal name from Mary (which I hate) to Maya if given the opportunity. So, yes, I think we should be given the opportunity - we could use both for a time until people got used to the new name then gradually drop the old. The old could be part of our signature line.