People like to horde usernames which is stupid if you ask me. In 7 days from now, we'll be deleting those accounts that have not be activated. Currently there are 3000+ accounts sitting in that queue to be deleted. If you don't want the account deleted please activate it. Accounts that aren't updated can also be deleted so if you're not using a username just delete the account and let someone else who will use it, use it.

Once deleted you'll have 31 days to reclaim it and start using it. After that they will be completely purged from the system and the usernames should be able to be used by anyone else!

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

Update: Actually we're going to have to do this a different way because the scripts I'm provided with aren't really going to do the trick. I'm going to have to create a script that will run each night and email me a list of names that have been deleted and have been for 15 days (I think 31 days is a bit long to wait for a username). It'll also email me a list of inactive accounts (inactive defined by a non-activated account). I'll keep a list of those usernames on the site so if you see a username you want, you can email me and we'll get it worked out.

Sorry for any confusion, don't pay attention to anything I wrote above :)

Alright, now I gotta go make that script!

Update #2: Scripts are made and running, we'll run them every 15 days to get new lists of deleted and unused accounts. Join usernames to see the lists and then leave a comment on up to 10 user names you would like. When 15 days have passed we'll let you have access to those accounts by emailing (we'll use the email in your profile) you a password to log in to them. If you do not log in and activate them within 48 hours you will loose access to them and they will go back on the market. There's currently a big list so have at it! First come first serve!