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PostPosted: Thu May 11, 2017 12:15 am


May 9th, 2017:

Lanzer
Koicchi
Features

Any update with user settings/preferences? Some of my settings (like my equipped list) aren't saving when I uncheck them (or check them).


Whoops I was supposed to fix that last week. I'll check it out tonight.
PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:42 pm


June 20th, 2017:

[NPC] Gaia Staff
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Features

I've forgotten the password and lost touch to the email addresses of old accounts I used to have on Gaia, I've submitted this as a ticket before but I never got a response back, please is there anyway for me to get into those old accounts besides sending password resets to an email address I no longer have access to? Additionally, if I haven't accessed the account for years on end, how am I supposed to remember anything about "recent trades" on the account?

Fill it out to the best of your ability and knowledge! We definitely like being able to know as much as you can possibly remember. The only way to get access back to those accounts is through this process as it helps us verify that you are the original account owner.


Zero Omega
Bread Bus
Usernames

There used to be a troll ages ago (2006) and I like his name, Bred Bus. If I take the name of the troll and cause absolutely no trouble, is that okay? Or would it be best if I changed to something else?

I probably should have asked this before doing the name change x_x.

We wouldn't be changing the name of the troll's account so that it would be freed up to be used, sorry!


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:01 pm


July 5th, 2017:

Lanzer
StarvstheForcesofEvil
Is it true that Lanzer mentioned something about tweaking with the system in order to free up usernames?


I asked about it, seeing if people would be open to logging in with their email so that we can open up usernames from old accounts. Result was pretty negative. Haven't looked into it further after that.
PostPosted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:56 pm


July 18th, 2017:

[NPC] Gaia Staff
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Can you add something that marks if a user is banned or not?

Likely not something that we will be adding as we respect a user's privacy whether to announce they are banned or not.


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:06 pm


October 10th, 2017:

Jak Bauer
Kian Suijin
◘ account issues ◘

This is a newish account just tossing this out there, and I tried to check my standing by going to gaiaonline.com/nda and I get this: Sorry, you may not apply to be a moderator because your account has had several warnings in the last six months. You may try to apply again after Mar 12, 2018. Please refresh yourself on our site's Terms of Service and Rules and Guidelines until then. You can find them at the bottom of every Gaia Online webpage.

I've messaged a mod about this, and was told its something on their end and that i've done nothing wrong ....yet.. But I don't want to end up banned for something I haven't done yet. This account hasn't yet had any warnings and I've been keeping myself on the good side of light. Think this can be looked into?


Hi there,

Send me a PM on this issue and I will look into it for you.
PostPosted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:16 pm


January 23rd, 2018:

Zero Omega
NakedUnicornSexParty
Misc:

My birthdate on my account is wrong and i don't know why is therea way to change that, because it bothers the hell out of me

File a ticket at our Help Center


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PostPosted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:48 pm


March 21st, 2018:

[NPC] Gaia Staff
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Will Gaia ever host a username clean-up for accounts inactive over so many years, to free up names people may want?

We likely won't host a massive clean up event as usernames are the most reliable way users have to log back into their old accounts. However we do allow you to try an obtain an old name by filing a ticket to our Help Center.
PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:16 pm


April 10th, 2018:

[NPC] Gaia Staff
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if your in zomg and you bring your mule acct in to the same crew is that a bannable offense? some say it don't matter, some say it is and some say it depends on your record with gaia
can someone please clarify this game rule?

We don't enforce a rule like that.


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PostPosted: Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:36 pm


June 26th, 2018:

Zero Omega
Halcyone ter Avest
Misc: Usernames

There is a username I have been eyeing for some time now, and the account attached to it has not logged in since April of 2010, their last post was August of 2009, and their avatar is also devoid of any items. Is there a way to claim the username?

You can file a ticket at our Help Center to try and ask for it. However we cannot guarantee that we'll be able to free up the name for you.
PostPosted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:01 pm


November 20th, 2018:

Jak Bauer
Suki Aoi Hana
Jak Bauer
Suki Aoi Hana
Features? Account confirmation emails

Are account confirmation emails being sent? Or are they held up because of the migration? My boyfriend joined Gaia to play zOMG! with me, but the new account confirmation email hasn't arrived. redface
My thread: Can't confirm new account - email never arrives

...and Happy Thanksgiving everyone! yum_pie


Hi there,

Have him PM me and I can discuss it with him.


ARGH!! He can't. He's blocked from accessing PMs until he confirms the account. xp


Hi there,

OK, you PM me with his info and I'll look into it.


Lanzer
Halcyone ter Avest
Misc: Bugs

Apologies if this has been addressed, I haven't attended an Ask The Staff in months sweatdrop but whenever I log in on the Gaia homepage, even with my correct password, it tells me that it's wrong and the second time is when I can log in. This has been happening way before the massive password reset. Is there a reason for this?


Problems like this shouldn't happen, but I'll check on your account an see if there are abnormalities.


Lanzer
NakedUnicornSexParty
Are you guys aware global search is still broken and friendlist is super buggy, can’t add or delete people and if you do manage to add someone it takes 24+hours for it to register


Global search should be here next week, and we just fixed the friendslist bug earlier today. 3nodding


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:35 pm


November 27th, 2018:

Lanzer
Fugly Art Fairy
Accout
it's been 12 days already since I tried to change my email in my account.... sent a ticket but no words yet... need to change it because the old one I have right now is a dead mail...

User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.


I'll put priority on fixing the email issue. Sorry for the wait.
PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 4:52 pm


December 11th, 2018:

Jak Bauer
Luthien Tinvuiel
Features

When will Gaians be able to delete their accounts?


Hi there,

If you wish your account to be removed please send a ticket in to our Help Center.


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 11, 2019 6:10 pm


January 8th, 2019:

Jak Bauer
jenru
how do i recover the password for a mule account that has a debunked email address. (no idea what the address even is anymore...)


Hi there,

File a General Inquiry ticket in our Help Center.

When they get to your ticket they will probably ask some questions to verify the account is yours. If you answer the questions correctly you should regain access to it.
PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 6:47 pm


January 15th, 2019:

Jak Bauer
Nejjh
Account settings

Well hi gaia staff my question is about my username well A while ago I changed it because i kinda wanted to have a new one but I regret it after I did it so when I tried to get it back I always get the General Error message but I'm pretty sure it is not taken though there are many users that have Nejih in their usernames

My question is if there is a way I could have it back since I'd had that username for over a decade?


Hi there,

Yes, it is possible in some situations to be able to reassign names to other accounts. But we can not guarantee being able to do so in every case, and unfortunately this is one of those times. There are many reasons for this from an account we can not verify has been abandoned to another name that is similar enough that the system will not let us reuse the name once we have removed it from the old account.

We apologize for the inconvenience.


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:02 pm


February 20th, 2019:

Jak Bauer
MissJewelsOfChrist
Banned Accounts
hi there i just wanted to ask is there a way you could give an email out to those you banned and give em a second chance? i feel that gaiaonline is going too crazy with the banning like youtube copyright bans. just banned no warning or reason not even who was the one who called the ban on them or investigate the one who initiated it
this might be personal (and risky)
but know im a huge fan of GaiaOnline since march 29 2009 (and autistic so i could have a meltdown if i lost my account) and my friend Wulffe didn't deserved to be banned. he never sold anything he was just a giver he never asked anything in return and just a simple gaian.
i hope you think about the bans better cause if you keep banning and hit the angel supporters by accident than thats it thank you for your time reading this smile


Hi there,

Anyone can appeal their ban by filling out a Ban Appeal ticket in our Help Center.

All bans are filed for a reason. If you have an account that has been banned and you don't know why, you can inbox a Moderator or myself and we would be glad to give you the reason.

Unfortunately we can not discuss any user's ban with someone who doesn't own the account. Please have your friend file a ticket and we can discuss it with them.

We do not ban people by accident, whether they are angel supporters or not. All bans are looked at by multiple people before they are applied.


Jak Bauer
Neshira Namea Returns
Uh..account?
Is there a way to request that all of our previous posts be deleted or hidden (except from staff of course) if we want to "start fresh" so to speak?


Hi there,

You can file a General Inquiry ticket in our Help Center. You will be asked to verify you own the account. Once that is done we will see what we can do about removing your posts (tho we may not be able to remove them all due to technical limitations). Please be aware the queue is quite long so it may be awhile before you get an answer, sorry.


Jak Bauer
Neshira Namea Returns
Email
Is it possible to change the email tied to our account if that email is already tied to a previous account that we no longer have access to?


Hi there,

No, if it is attached to another Gaia account you can not use it. You can file a General Inquiry ticket in our Help Center asking for it to be removed from your other account. You will have to verify you own the account first. Please be aware the queue is backed up a bit, sorry.
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