If you would like contribute to the encyclopaedia, in ways which comply with the requirements mentioned above, you may request to be renamed and unblocked. To do so, first read Wikipedia:Guide to appealing blocks, and then place the text {{unblock-spamun|Your proposed new username|Your reason}} at the bottom of this page. Replace the text "Your proposed new username" with a new username you are willing to use, and "Your reason" with a brief explanation of why you should be unblocked. Make sure your reason follows the advice in the guide to appealing blocks. In order to avoid wasting time requesting a username which has already been taken, check at Special:CentralAuth. Put your proposed new username in the box and click on "View user information". If the name is already in use, you will see information about the account with that name. If it isn't yet taken you will see a message saying "There is no global account for [whatever name you put in]".