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Why does a question mark appear instead of my name on my profile?

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  • 5 years ago
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    There is currently a problem where avatars and nicknames are disappearing. It is not only happening to you. It may be a bug or an indication that they are working on the avatar update process.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Old glitch, newly resurfacing. TIme will make name apear again, F5 may help temp but it is intermittent

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Maybe we are all on the NO FLY LIST!

    I'm Dee & I want me back to avoid being taken for a common "?"!

    Arrgghhhh!

  • RE
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    Same 4 me, sometimes, I think it just takes some time to load...

  • Sharon
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    That is a longstanding glitch with the avatars. Ignore it.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I have that problem right now too.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Me too.

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