User:Shereth/u

Dealing with inappropriate usernames
When dealing with inappropriate usernames, the user's edit history and behavior may also be taken in to account. Inappropriate usernames do not need to be reported or blocked if the user has made no contributions; most user accounts that are registered are never used. Additionally, accounts that have not made edits for some time may not need to be reported; discretion should be used in judging whether a report is necessary.

In cases involving usernames which are blatantly inappropriate and must be blocked, a report should be made at Usernames for administrator attention. Reports should include an explanation of how the username is inappropriate, and if it is not immediately obvious a detailed explanation may be helpful. It is not necessary to discuss the issue on the user's talkpage, as the administrator handling the report will notify the user if their username is found to be a violation. Usernames meeting the following criteria are generally considered inappropriate and may be immediately blocked by an administrator:


 * Offensive usernames, such as those using expletives, racial slurs or other language that is clearly offensive.
 * Disruptive usernames showing a clear intent to disrupt Wikipedia. This includes personal attacks, impersonation of other editors or any username that is clearly intended to cause problems.
 * Promotional usernames that are unambiguously designed to advertise. The use of company names is not strictly prohibited, but when coupled with an edit history that suggests a clear intent to advertise and/or spam, the use of a company name may be considered sufficiently promotional for blocking.
 * Real-life names of well known living people may be blocked, unless the identity of that editor can be confirmed.
 * Other username violations, when coupled with an edit history that is disruptive or otherwise demonstrates inappropriate behavior.

In cases involving usernames which do not require an immediate block or are otherwise only potential violations, an immediate block is not necessary. The issue should be discussed with the account's creator, who may not be familiar with the username policy. They should be encouraged to create a new account with a more appropriate name. The use of the uw-username template may be used to initiate such a discussion. When notifying a user of a potential username violation, a specific explanation of the potential violation should be offered to prevent confusion. Many users will voluntarily request a more appropriate account name when the policy is explained to them. If this is unsuccessful, a request for comment on the contributor's username may be created, and the contributor may be required to change their username if a consensus to do so is established.

Instructions for administrators
Administrators may issue username blocks under the following circumstances:


 * Usernames that are clearly unacceptable for use on Wikipedia, but have no obvious disruptive intent may be blocked indefinitely, but the block should affect only that account (disable autoblocks, and disable "prevent account creation"). If your account has been blocked for this reason, don't take it personally; it is intended to disable the username you chose, not to prevent you from contributing. Please read this page carefully and choose a more appropriate name.
 * Disruptive usernames that have clearly been created only to cause trouble should also be blocked indefinitely, but in such cases it is usually also desirable to block anonymous editing and prevent further accounts being created (enable autoblocks, and enable "prevent account creation"). Such disruptive usernames may contain harassment or personal attacks, or be easily identifiable as a previously banned user or vandal.
 * Any block issued as a result of a user's behavior may take their username into account, if it is part of the problem. Such a block may be extended to an indefinite block in order to disallow the username. Behavioural blocks are usually issued for disruption, incivility or personal attacks.

In cases where there is no evidence that an account was created in bad faith, administrators are expected to explain the exact reason why they have blocked the user in either the block log or in a message on the editor's talk page, pointing to the precise reason from the username policy.

In cases where a discussion with the user has already been initiated either on their talk page or at requests for comment prior to being reported at Usernames for administrator attention, it is generally advisable to wait for a resolution prior to issuing any blocks.