Keep the user ID
Use the Medal profile link or current username, then check the returned stable user ID. A username and displayed name are separate fields. A numeric link must resolve to the actual account rather than being silently treated as another username.
Respect the observation
Source last-seen time is not a claim of current online status. Public play statistics and game/session widgets depend on their current published state; a previously public section is not proof that it remains public.
Source roles, Medal Premium and Dawg account ownership describe different things. The profile keeps their meanings separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a numeric profile link interchangeable with a username?
- Use the Medal profile link or current username, then check the returned stable user ID. A username and displayed name are separate fields. A numeric link must resolve to the actual account rather than being silently treated as another username.
- Does a last-seen observation mean the user is online now?
- Source last-seen time is not a claim of current online status. Public play statistics and game/session widgets depend on their current published state; a previously public section is not proof that it remains public.