Problem: When users join a user group, a WikiProject, etc., they usually sign on a particular page or section. However, users can be renamed. And after the renaming, the signatures on various pages won't change automatically. It can lead to trouble when trying to find a particular user on a list, especially after the renaming didn't leave a redirect behind.
Proposed solution: Develop a new content model or extend MassMessage lists, so that users can more easily sign up for a project. The page stores the user's user ID (and other data like timestamp). When being viewed, the page shows the signed users' current usernames.
Who would benefit: Users who sign on pages before renaming, users who wish to navigate others via lists on wikipages.
More comments:
The content model should allow "edit source." (i.e., if it uses JSON, we should be able to edit the JSON file.)
Entries should include user ID (automated), note (optional), timestamp (automated). Should allow strikethrough and postscript (useful when user is announcing departure).
Since some users would like to quit and join again, it should allow multiple signatures from one user.
