User talk:Kanbot!

Hi and welcome to wikipedia. I hope you like it here. Unfortunately there is a problem with your username. Name's with the word bot in them are reserved for Bots. Please create a new account with a new username. Theresa Knott | The otter sank 19:21, 14 August 2007 (UTC) Your account with this username has been blocked indefinitely because (see our blocking and username policies for more information).

You are not allowed to edit Wikipedia under an inappropriate username, but you are encouraged to [ create a new account] and contribute to Wikipedia under an other username. Username policy provides guidance on selecting your username. You may also edit Wikipedia without creating an account.

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Riana ⁂ 19:23, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
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No one is saying that your name is a legitimate name. But it will cause confusion here on wikipedia. People will think you are a bot. Theresa Knott | The otter sank 19:32, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
 * As Theresa says, our policy dictates that usernames containing the term 'bot' are reserved for automated accounts. Would you perhaps consider using another handle for Wikipedia, perhaps related to your identity on other forums if you wish? Regards, ~ Riana ⁂ 19:35, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

My username has an ! exclamation mark character at the end, surely that indicates it's not a bot account. Please allow me to edit with this name. If you want to discuss the matter sign up at www.digitalspy.co.uk and post at the following thread:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=257770

- latest reply by me here: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=257770&page=54

I would like to edit using this name, and I hope it causes no problems...}}
 * Sorry Kan, but the usernames that contain "bot" here at Wikipedia are reserved for actual bots. Jmlk  1  7  19:39, 14 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Why not edit here under a different name but put "Also known as Kanbot!" on your userpage. That way people will know who you are. Theresa Knott | The otter sank 19:43, 14 August 2007 (UTC)