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=== Disruptive usernames === | === Disruptive usernames === | ||
Do not use a username that: | Do not use a username that: | ||
* Is profane, offensive, violent, or sexually explicit. | * Is profane, offensive, violent, or sexually explicit. | ||
* Encourages or condones illegal | * Encourages or condones acts which are considered by most societies to be illegal or severely immoral. | ||
* Suggests an intent to [[Project:Vandalism|vandalize]] or [[Project:Disruptive editing|disrupt]] {{SITENAME}}. | * Suggests an intent to [[Project:Vandalism|vandalize]] or [[Project:Disruptive editing|disrupt]] {{SITENAME}} or to violate any policy. | ||
* Clearly shows that you are not here to improve WickedGov. | |||
These usernames will be blocked, and they may be [[WG:SUPPRESS|suppressed]] if they are grossly offensive and there is no compelling editorial reason to keep them. | |||
=== Usernames that suggest role accounts === | === Usernames that suggest role accounts === | ||
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Do not use a username: | Do not use a username: | ||
* That suggests you hold advanced privileges on {{SITENAME}}. Prohibited terms include, but are not limited to, <code>admin</code>, <code>sysop</code>, <code>bot</code> (except for actual [[Project:bot|bot]] accounts), and <code>bureaucrat</code>. | * That suggests you hold advanced privileges on {{SITENAME}}. Prohibited terms include, but are not limited to, <code>admin</code>, <code>sysop</code>, <code>bot</code> (except for actual [[Project:bot|bot]] accounts), and <code>bureaucrat</code>. | ||
* That looks misleadingly like an IP address. | |||
* That impersonates another user. | |||
* That suggests that you are someone you are not. Generally, usernames named after well-known people will be blocked until evidence of identity is provided. | * That suggests that you are someone you are not. Generally, usernames named after well-known people will be blocked until evidence of identity is provided. | ||
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=== Usurpation of existing usernames === | === Usurpation of existing usernames === | ||
In limited circumstances, users may be renamed to an existing username. This process is called ''usurpation''. Usurpation is permitted only if the following criteria are all met: | In limited circumstances, users may be renamed to an existing username. This process is called ''usurpation''. Usurpation is permitted only if the following criteria are all met: | ||
* The target username has no or very few edits | * The target username has no or very few edits or logged actions. | ||
* The target username has zero edits | * The target username has ''zero'' edits or logged actions in a long time (at least 3 years). | ||
* The target user has been contacted on the user's talk page and has not made an objection to the usurpation for 7 days. | * The target user has been contacted on the user's talk page and has not made an objection to the usurpation for 7 days. | ||
* The requesting user is in good standing (''i.e.'' not blocked, not recently blocked, and not under sanctions). | * The requesting user is in good standing (''i.e.'' not blocked, not recently blocked, and not under sanctions). | ||
* A bureaucrat is reasonably assured that the requesting user will be active in constructive editing after the usurpation. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Latest revision as of 17:31, 21 January 2025
 | This page documents an official policy on WickedGov. It represents broad consensus and is considered a standard for all users to follow. Before making significant edits to this page, please describe your proposals on the talk page or on the town common. |
Usernames are the names that registered users use to create an account. A username does not have to match a user's real name.
Most types of usernames are permitted, but there are some restrictions. Usernames may also be changed—this process is called renaming users.
Prohibited usernames[edit source]
These usernames will usually be blocked on sight.
Disruptive usernames[edit source]
Do not use a username that:
- Is profane, offensive, violent, or sexually explicit.
- Encourages or condones acts which are considered by most societies to be illegal or severely immoral.
- Suggests an intent to vandalize or disrupt WickedGov or to violate any policy.
- Clearly shows that you are not here to improve WickedGov.
These usernames will be blocked, and they may be suppressed if they are grossly offensive and there is no compelling editorial reason to keep them.
Usernames that suggest role accounts[edit source]
Do not use a username that suggests your account is a role account. Role accounts are accounts used by a group or organization, rather than by one person. With very limited exceptions, role accounts are prohibited on WickedGov.
Misleading usernames[edit source]
Do not use a username:
- That suggests you hold advanced privileges on WickedGov. Prohibited terms include, but are not limited to,
admin,sysop,bot(except for actual bot accounts), andbureaucrat. - That looks misleadingly like an IP address.
- That impersonates another user.
- That suggests that you are someone you are not. Generally, usernames named after well-known people will be blocked until evidence of identity is provided.
Usernames that reveal personal information[edit source]
Do not use a username that reveals non-public personal information about another person. If you are a minor,[1] do not use a username that reveals any personal information about you.
These usernames will usually be blocked and suppressed (hidden from public view).
Libelous and derogatory usernames[edit source]
Do not use a username that makes derogatory, false, or misleading statements about another person, organization, or group.
These usernames will usually be blocked and suppressed (hidden from public view).
Renaming users[edit source]
Bureaucrats have the technical ability to rename user accounts.
User renames are conducted only upon request by the user to be renamed or when the usurpation criteria are met. Forcible renames due to inappropriate usernames are not permitted.
Process for requesting user renames[edit source]
 | If you are currently blocked for an inappropriate username, you will not be able to access the bureaucrats' noticeboard. In this case, read Help:Appealing a block and include the renaming request in your unblock request. |
User renames can normally be requested at the bureaucrats' noticeboard.
To check if a username has been taken, search the list of registered usernames.
Usurpation of existing usernames[edit source]
In limited circumstances, users may be renamed to an existing username. This process is called usurpation. Usurpation is permitted only if the following criteria are all met:
- The target username has no or very few edits or logged actions.
- The target username has zero edits or logged actions in a long time (at least 3 years).
- The target user has been contacted on the user's talk page and has not made an objection to the usurpation for 7 days.
- The requesting user is in good standing (i.e. not blocked, not recently blocked, and not under sanctions).
- A bureaucrat is reasonably assured that the requesting user will be active in constructive editing after the usurpation.
Notes[edit source]
- ↑ Under the age of 18 or under the age of majority in your jurisdiction