User talk:Wikipedian64

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Sup! Wikipedian64 14:31, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

Contents 1 My concern about your username (Wikipedian64) 2 Re: Username 3 Return 4 Vandalism problems

[edit] My concern about your username (Wikipedian64)

Hello, Wikipedian64, and thank you for contributing to Wikipedia!

I hope not to seem unfriendly or make you feel unwelcome, but I noticed your username, and am concerned that it might not meet Wikipedia's username policy. After you look over that policy, could we discuss that concern here?

Specifically, the term "Wikipedia" is not allowed in usernames.

I'd appreciate learning your own views, for instance your reasons for wanting this particular name, and what alternative username you might accept that avoids raising this concern.

You have several options freely available to you:

• If you can relieve my concern through discussing it here, I can stop worrying about it.
• If the two of us can't agree here, we can ask for help through Wikipedia's dispute resolution process, such as asking for a "third opinion", or requesting comments from other Wikipedians. Admins usually abide by agreements reached through this process.
• If you decide to just go ahead and change your username, it is possible for you to keep your present contributions history under the new username: simply request a new name here following the guidelines on that page, rather than creating a whole new account.

Let me reassure you that my writing here means I don't think your username is grossly, blatantly, or obviously inappropriate; such names get reported straight to Wikipedia:Administrator_intervention_against_vandalism (WP:AIV), or blocked on sight. This is more a case where opinions might differ, and it would be good to reach some consensus — either here or at WP:RFC/NAME. So I look forward to a friendly discussion, and to enjoying your continued participation on Wikipedia. Thank you again! -- —Krellis (Talk) 16:32, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Username

I read the Username Policy, and see that it is clearly stated that usernames cannot have "Wikipedia" in them. But there is no real explanation on why this is so. Not trying to be rude or anything, and I understand the policy, but I would like a reason on why they (usernames) cannot have "Wikipedia" in them. Thanks.

P.S. If absolutely necessary, I will change my name before this becomes a problem, but I'd actually rather not change my name. Again, thanks. Wikipedian64 21:31, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

As I understand it, the policy prohibits the use of the term "Wikipedia" because it is a trademark owned by the Wikimedia foundation. To keep their trademark valid, they must control use of the term, and that includes forbidding it in usernames. —Krellis (Talk) 21:55, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Then Why are the people who had it before still allowed to have it? Wikipedian64 21:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Please see here for extensive discussion of this rule and why it was put into place. I was not part of the original discussion, and thus it is difficult for me to synthesize a simple answer for you - it is probably easiest to simply read the (lengthy) discussion for more information about how this policy came to be. —Krellis (Talk) 22:21, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

So Do I have to change my Name? Wikipedian64 23:44, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Hi there... Your going to need to select one account and stick with it. I noticed you were harassing SparrowsWing... are you done with that? That kind of behavior won't be tolerated for long. ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 01:20, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

J.S., I'm really sorry about all of this. I will not harrass anyone anymore, or do anything. I am not using "Ziwhtam" anymore. I am sticking with "Wikipedian64" for good. You may clear all traces of Ziwhtam(I can't even edit my own userpage). I have learned my lessons on the importance of Wikipedia, so please, I beg of you, to let me start over, and lift the block on me. I will only make constructive comments/edits on Userpages/articles. Please lift the block. Thank you. Wikipedian64 20:40, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Return

Glad that you are back and I hope you enjoy editing. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 21:42, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Vandalism problems

It looks like you did the correct thing. AS long as they stop after you warn them that's the main thing. THere is a lot of information at Wikipedia:Vandalism and the templates for warning vandals are at Wikipedia:Template messages/User talk namespace. If you go through a set of warnings and they are still vandalsing then there is Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism. Remember to remain civil because sooner or later they will come here and swear at you or mess with your user page. Cheers. CambridgeBayWeather (Talk) 21:50, 20 March 2007 (UTC)