Mariposa - I had the same situation. I had joined ATP several years ago and then did not come to the site for a couple of years (busy, busy - no time for fun and games). When all the mess at DG happened, I came over here and tried to activate my old account. It would not let me in. It did not recognize my old password and my email address had changed due to retirement. So I asked and someone here directed me to the Contact button below. I sent a message to Dave and told him that I had set up a new account (under the name blakelyatstillwood), but that I assumed the old account was in the system somewhere and did he want to delete it (just to be tidy). He got back to me promptly and as soon as he asked a couple of questions to be sure I was the same person at the former account under the user name Stillwood, he proceeded to combine the two accounts. Now I am here under my older name of Stillwood and I am a happy clam.
I particularly appreciate the promptness of his reply, the efficiency with which the problem was solved, and the courtesy shown to me. I know he must be busy, but he provided excellent service. So jump down to that Contact button and Dave will fix you (or your friend) up (wait a moment - I mean he will fix your problem).