User:Just Plain Brittish/Brittish incompetance

November 2008
Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia!

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

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 requesting comments from other Wikipedians. Wikipedia administrators usually abide by agreements reached through this process.
 * You can keep your contributions history under a new username. Visit Changing username and follow the guidelines there.

 Flewis (talk) 10:18, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

I chose that name because I'm sure although most people would not admit to this, that's what they actually think. I know I can do this, because as Paul August's recent edit suggests, it's better to approach someone by stating what they are.--Brittish incompetance (talk) 11:18, 8 November 2008 (UTC)


 * The name would be considered half-humorous if you managed to spell "Brittish" correctly. But then again, I guess you're just trying to save-face by presenting an irony . . .-- Flewis (talk) 11:34, 8 November 2008 (UTC)


 * That's why I spelt it that way. I am fully aware that it is spelt British, not Brittish.--Brittish incompetance (talk) 11:35, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

Speedy deletion of Edmund F. Robertson
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Speedy deletion of John J. O'Connor (mathematician)
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If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding  to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the article meets the criterion it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the article that would would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the article does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that a copy be emailed to you.  Flewis (talk) 11:27, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

Typo redirect U Stephens
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AfD nomination of John J. O'Connor (mathematician) + Edmund F. Robertson
I have nominated John J. O'Connor (mathematician) and Edmund F. Robertson, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Articles for deletion/John J. O'Connor (mathematician). Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.  Flewis (talk) 11:44, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

Block
This account, , has been blocked indefinitely from editing Wikipedia, because your username is offensive.


 * This is often not a reflection on the user, and you are encouraged to choose a new account name which does meet our guidelines and are invited to contribute to Wikipedia under an appropriate username. If you feel this block was made in error, you may quickly and easily appeal it - see below.

Our username policy provides guidance on selecting your username. In brief, usernames should not be offensive, disruptive, promotional, related to a 'real-world' group or organization, or misleading. Also, usernames may not end with the string "bot" unless the account is an approved bot account.

If you have already made edits and wish to keep your existing contributions under a new name you may request a change in username. To do so, please follow these directions:
 * Add  This is possible because even when you are blocked, you can still edit your own talk page.
 * At an administrator's discretion, you may be unblocked for 24 hours to file a request.
 * Please note, you may only request a name that is not already in use. The account is created upon acceptance – do not try to create the new account before making the request for a name change since we can far easier allocate your new name to you, if it is not yet used. Usernames that have already been taken are listed here. For more information, please visit Changing username.
 * In the alternative, you can "abandon" the contributions under this username and create a new account, which is much faster and easier.

Last, the automated software systems that prevent vandalism may have been activated, which can cause new account creation to be blocked also. If you have not acted in a deliberately inappropriate manner, please let us know if this happens, and we will deactivate the block as soon as possible. You may also appeal this username block by adding the text  or emailing the administrator who blocked you.  — Rlevse • Talk  • 11:54, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

Note, I'm a crat and I've already done the name change for you.  — Rlevse • Talk  • 13:20, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

Fixed. BI should now be blocked and JPB should be unblocked now.  — Rlevse • Talk  • 14:25, 8 November 2008 (UTC)


 * I have just removed the automatic IP block. - Mike Rosoft (talk) 17:00, 8 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Thank you very much.--Just Plain Brittish (talk) 17:04, 8 November 2008 (UTC)