User talk:Be GAY TODAY


 * Doesn't this user name identify me as being homosexual? If my user name was 'DRINK MILK' would I be banned then?  What constitutes a username which makes a statement and one which dinstinguishes a user? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Be GAY TODAY (talk • contribs) 03:48, August 9, 2006.
 * The difference is a largely relative one. Whereas "be GAY TODAY" is considered a block-worthy statement, "Drink milk" would probably be acceptable and "Can't sleep, clown will eat me" is a well-known administrator. The deciding factor is largely related to issues that cause division. Whereas drinking milk (or fearing clowns) is unlikely to be a contentious issue, homosexuality is a high-profile debate.


 * As the the Username policy states, "While colorful, interesting, or expressive names may add to the pleasure of Wikipedia, they are not essential." Thus, any statement likely to have politicial or religious implications is very likely to be blocked, but a noncontentious statement is likely to be allowed as harmless. Usernames should identify and distinguish you; usernames containing such statements become associated with the issue (homosexuality, in this case) rather than the user itself. // [ admin ] Pathoschild (talk/map) 04:01, 9 August 2006 (UTC)