[#SUNFORUMS-13] A screen name should be unique.

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A screen name should be unique.

Created: 29/Apr/09 04:38 PM Updated: 14/Oct/09 05:23 PM

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7.1.8

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7.1.8

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Formerly Bugster #6788979

Please see this thread where the user reports multiple registrations using the same screen name:
http://forums.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=5351971&tstart=0

Screen name should be unique.

Here is another thread showing the impact of allowing duplicate screen names.
http://forums.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=5231660&messageID=9946961#9946961

- - (#1 of 1): 2008-12-24 16:57:45 GMT+00:00 neave
  - Last Edit: 2008-12-24 16:57:45 GMT+00:00 neave

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Duplicate screen names should not be allowed.
neave 2008-12-24 16:57:45 GMT

- - (#1 of 1): 2008-12-24 16:57:45 GMT+00:00 neave
  - Last Edit: 2008-12-24 16:57:45 GMT+00:00 neave

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PhHein added a comment - 19/Aug/09 07:22 AM

There also seems to be a dely between authentication and the forums. There are mutliple accounts with a screen name of 'null' this automagically resolves within a few hours.

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ramsci-sun-com added a comment - 14/Oct/09 05:23 PM

I found out why this issue was happening. When the Central Authentication system took over screen names, only the active logins and the screen names were issued to them. So, when new users come in and register with a screen name that is not on CWP database, it lets them use it. Even though, it is present locally on forums. There are very few cases like these on the forums end.

I am marking it as "Won't fix" because I would like to consult with the CWP team regarding this from occurring.