User talk:3sdanog/Username debacle

Your account has been blocked indefinitely because its username is a blatant violation of our username policy – it is obviously profane; threatens, attacks or impersonates another person; or suggests that your intention is not to contribute to the encyclopedia (see our blocking and username policies for more information). We invite everyone to contribute constructively to our encyclopedia, but users are not allowed to edit with inappropriate usernames, and trolling or other disruptive behavior is not tolerated. If you would like to be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding the text {{unblock|Your reason here}} below, but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 22:53, 12 June 2010 (UTC)

That's not good.

{{unblock|I use this name everywhere and have done so for years. Is it really profane? Thought I'd create an account as i've been editing for years. I'm not a bad person. Gonads3 (talk) 23:11, 12 June 2010 (UTC)}}

Reviewing admin comment: I don't really see how this is objectionable. "Gonads" is a silly, but not inherently offensive name.  Sandstein  07:01, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Well, we don't allow balls, bollocks, cock or any of the many other different words for human reproductive organs and I think we'd see a lot of people querying why "gonads" was allowed but their username wasn't. I've requested further input at WP:RFCN#Gonads3. Gonads3, if you have a statement you'd like to make, you can add it below and I or someone else will copy it over for you. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:22, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Anyhow, edits appear to be in good faith. mechamind90 19:07, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the swift feedback. Although I wouldn't put this username in quite the same class as the words you use, I do see the point you make. If indeed others agree that it is a violation of the username policy, please suggest a way forward. Perhaps Template:Uw-ublock has the answer, but I feel this would remove something from me, something akin to having my birth name forcibly changed. The outcome of this introduction as a non-anonymous user will indeed aid me in understanding the differences of interpretation. Thanks again for your time. I hope we can move on just as swiftly. Gonads3 (talk) 19:10, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Well, I've started a discussion as to the appropriateness of the name. I'm glad you see my point of view- contrary to popular opinion, administrators are human, too! If the discussion says the username should be allowed, you can keep it and you'll be unblocked and that should be the last you hear about your username. If not, then you can create another account or request a bureaucrat change your username so you can keep this account and your edits so far. You can also do either of those before the discussion concludes, but that's entirely up to you. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 19:38, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Could you please copy my statement to WP:RFCN#Gonads3 as suggested. Thank you. Gonads3 (talk) 23:22, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Is there any reason why this request have been ignored? Should I not have the right to edit WP:RFCN#Gonads3 myself? Thanks. Gonads3 (talk) 16:42, 19 June 2010 (UTC)

Hello, in reply to your e-mail, please wait until the community discussion about your name concludes. If you want to cut the discussion short by changing to another name, please use the template {{unblock-un|your new name}} below.  Sandstein  07:39, 20 June 2010 (UTC)

Yay! I'm alive. Interesting article here.. Issue closed, without malice. Gonads3 (talk) 16:48, 25 June 2010 (UTC)

July 2010

Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. I noticed that your username, Gonads3, may not meet Wikipedia's username policy because it it contains material which may be considered offensive to others. If you believe that your username does not violate our policy, please leave a note here explaining why. As an alternative, you may file for a change of username, or you may simply create a new account and use that for editing. Thank you.  A p3rson ‽ 01:25, 28 July 2010 (UTC) Removed, per above discussion. Sorry 'bout that!  A p3rson ‽ 19:12, 28 July 2010 (UTC)