FAQ Question #127
» Can I have the username of an abandoned journal?
No. LiveJournal does not delete accounts for inactivity.
Even though it may appear that a user is no longer updating their journal, this can be misleading; the user might be making Friends-Only posts, or simply use the account for reading friends' posts and commenting on them. Some users also find themselves without Internet access for prolonged periods of time, but will continue with their journal at a later date.
Additionally, usernames are not currently recyclable. Even if the journal were deleted, you wouldn't be able to claim the username. If your desired username is already taken, try a variant (such as adding numbers, extra letters, or underscores), or select another username entirely.
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http://www.livejournal.com/support/faqbrowse.bml?faqid=104Last Updated:
burr86, 2004-11-06
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