Securing an available Alias?

[Ashley D Austin]

Is there anyway to determine if an alias is already in use before submitting a New Member Registration form? I am asking this because it can take sometime to find out a preferred alias is already taken and a request for a new member to chose a different one is received. And, this in turn could affect registering for a SASS sanctioned match.

[PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L]

Call SASS HQ during their regular business hours?

[X Mark]

There used to be an "Alias Look-up" field but I don't know where that was moved to after the website was changed..

[Doc Moses]

Calling is best. Call with two or three alias in mind. You claim the unused one and you are set. If you do it on the form and your 1st choice is taken you have to start over. Phone it in and you are finished in one try. Worked for me.

[Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L]

45 minutes ago, X Mark said:

There used to be an "Alias Look-up" field but I don't know where that was moved to after the website was changed..

That list was done away with so you need to call now.

[Abilene, SASS # 27489]

If you click on the search box above and click on 'members' and enter your chosen alias, it might give you some info.  If an alias is present there, then you might as well pick another.  If it is not present, then it may be available.  This can save you some time.  Certainly not as good as the previous Alias Lookup feature but much better than nothing.

[Chief Rick]

As said above, call.

 

They've been in PA for the Great American Outdoor Show this week but should be in the office all next week.

 

I sent an e-mail to Ruby this morning and she called be back not too long ago.

[Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L]

6 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said:

If you click on the search box above and click on 'members' and enter your chosen alias, it might give you some info.  If an alias is present there, then you might as well pick another.  If it is not present, then it may be available.  This can save you some time.  Certainly not as good as the previous Alias Lookup feature but much better than nothing.

That would only work if they are signed up for the Wire - not all members are.

 

4 minutes ago, Chief Rick said:

As said above, call.

 

They've been in PA for the Great American Outdoor Show this week but should be in the office all next week.

 

I sent an e-mail to Ruby this morning and she called be back not too long ago.

Also remember they will be headed to Arizona soon for EOT.

[Abilene, SASS # 27489]

5 minutes ago, Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L said:

That would only work if they are signed up for the Wire - not all members are...

That's why you can only use it for a process of elimination.  But many people who never post on the Wire are listed there.

[Griff]

1 hour ago, Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L said:

That would only work if they are signed up for the Wire - not all members are.

 

1 hour ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said:

That's why you can only use it for a process of elimination.  But many people who never post on the Wire are listed there.

But, even if it is listed as used on the Wire, some folks let their memberships lapse from time to time.  So an alias might again be available.

[Eyesa Horg]

17 hours ago, Griff said:

But, even if it is listed as used on the Wire, some folks let their memberships lapse from time to time.  So an alias might again be available.

That's how I secured my nephews alias,that he wanted. Called the ladies and it hadn't been used in years. His now!!