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TheUNOFFICIALvandalpolice

TheUNOFFICIALvandalpolice (talk · contribs)

The username implies an official role on wikipedia even with the term "unofficial" in it, it also glamourises vandalism where we should deny it. Another major problem with the username is that every time it edits, people are going to see the word vandal and immediately check through the users contributions, wasting time. I've attempted to discuss this with the user, but he hasn't been interested. Ryan Postlethwaite 12:52, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

AnarcistPig

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Allow - enough discussion has occurred. -- Anonymous Dissident 06:40, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

AnarcistPig (talk · contribs)

Spelling error notwithstanding, this name appears to be a slur upon a group. It's certainly not appropriate for an editor intent upon contributing to an encyclopedia. I've blocked the user temporarily for abuse, but I'll be happy to unblock to enable a user name change. Rklawton 17:53, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
FenianSwine was allowed, as a self-deprecating jokey name; it's grand-fathered in but that name is far more offensive than this one. This is similar; the user identifies as an anarchist, and is thus calling themself an anarchist pig. Dan Beale-Cocks 23:02, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
Sounds like a pun on "capitalist pig" if you ask me. ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 23:13, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
The name seems OK to me. I don't believe the name is likely to cause offense to anarchists though the image on his user page might cause offense to pigs. However his personal attacks on your talk page and response to your notification of this issue are completely unacceptable and deserve a civility warning if nothing else. Euryalus 00:39, 14 October 2007 (UTC)
I think that enough discussion has occurred here for any admin to make a decision regarding this name. I choose not to block considering the consensus interpretation of policy and the name, another admin may choose differently. I suggest someone uninvolved close this. 1 != 2 16:33, 14 October 2007 (UTC)
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Greengreg

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The result was allow – clearly no violation and not a disruptive username, concerns about the user's behaviour may be taken to ANI, WQA etc. Closed a little early per WP:SNOW. Melsaran (talk) 16:26, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

Greengreg (talk · contribs)

I feel his user name is too similar to my own, and he seemed to create it only after he saw mine at State Farm Insurance. It's the only place he's edited. I left a note for him, but no reply, and he's made a few edits since. GreenJoe 03:45, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

allow Although he was inspired by your name, I think they are significantly different. Greg and Joe are two completely different names. Shipjangseng 04:01, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

It is if it's related to the intent of the user and their purpose, as this case is. Rlevse 14:47, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
I agree, the users edits should weigh on their purpose here. That would be a good discussion for ANI for trolling, disruption, etc. I would just strongly suggest to only look at the relevance of the users name here. It is too easy to get side tracked and make a decision on the username, based off of information that has nothing to do with the users name. In this case the name should be allowed. However, if the name is used for trolling it should be discussed at ANI, warned if necessary, blocked if appropriate, indef if no alternative (IMO). But generally I do agree with your logic, Rlevse. 68.143.88.2 14:51, 12 October 2007 (UTC)
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Road to a Quintillion usernames

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The result was: Disallow - unanimous since discovering similarity to a known sock/vandal. Rlevse 01:06, 12 October 2007 (UTC)


Road to a Quintillion usernames (talk · contribs)

I just want to ensure this username doesn't violate user name policy per length before I start editing. I figure the best way to assume good faith would be to let the people decide! Road to a Quintillion usernames 03:36, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
I just want to make sure my username is appropriate. I've racked up many hours on Misplaced Pages reading articles and policies, and figure if I register a name that I fancy, that happens to be long, I'd make sure it isn't too long. Road to a Quintillion usernames 03:55, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

*It is not offensive and longer than average, but nowhere near the length where people would object based on length. It's also comprehensible. Rlevse 12:02, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

comment So if you have a name that is "similar" to a vandal's, per policy that is a blockable offense? Thats news to me. 68.143.88.2 15:03, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

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God doesn't exist

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Disallowed. (1) This is clearly inflammatory and provocative, and (2) RFCN is not an appropriate venue for appealing blocks. Take it up with Rlevse, or at WP:ANI if that fails. (closed by Mangojuice)


God doesn't exist (talk · contribs)

User:Rlevse blocked this user name on sight. Unforturnately, both the blocker and blocked participated the following discussion - GodDelusion which involves debating atheist statement violates RFCN. The blocking of this account by the said user might violate WP:POINT and WP:AGF. Procedural placement on RFCN. I'm neutral on this. SYSS Mouse 22:39, 10 October 2007 (UTC)


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