Why is it not possible to change display name

Question

Sorry if this question is misplaced, but I could not find the bug reporting functionality.

I'm trying to change my display name, but I'm getting this error:

Oops! There was a problem updating your profile: Display name may only be changed once every 30 days; you may change again on Jul 23 at 17:33

Is this intentional or a bug?

If you need your name changed more frequently than once every 30 days just email the address at the bottom of every page.

Rebecca Chernoff · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-01 21:36:26Z

up vote 2 down vote accepted

It is very much intentional. The error message should make that clear. (:

For background on why this is the case, please read this

(And yes, here is the correct place for a post like this)

answered Jul 1 '11 at 21:36

Rebecca Chernoff
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Thank you, that explains everything. – Vadim Feldman Jul 1 '11 at 23:20

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