User talk:Wikidixi

My concern about your username (Wikidixi)
Hello, Wikidixi, 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? Your name contains the prefix "Wiki" which is usually reserved for Wikipedia functions.

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 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! -- Sarc37 20:00, 13 March 2007 (UTC) Sarc37 20:00, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

Re: My concern about your username (Wikidixi)
Hi Sarc37,

I am not sure if you will receive this. I am new to Wikipedia and think it is really cool and powerful way of getting real knowledge up there for everyone to see. I chose the name Wikidixi because I thought the name was cute and wanted to feel like part of the WikiCommunity; If it is upsetting anyone I will gladly change it. I do have a lot of knowledge about China and would be pleased to make regular contributions about China. I have lived in China for 10 years doing business st senior level. Please let me know if Wiki really wants me to change the name. Or I am happy to become a formal member of the WikiTeam and be a formal WikiContributor as WikiDixi, if Wiki agrees to that?

Wiki-Wanabe-Dixi


 * I asked the Username Board, and they say your name is fine, as it doesn't violate any username rules. I'm sorry I bothered you, but I hope to see you stick around and contribute! Sarc37 17:44, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Hello, Wikidixi. While there had been some discussion here about whether your username met Wikipedia policy on what usernames editors can use, the result was to allow it, and that discussion has now been closed. If you would like to see what concerns were raised, you can still find that discussion in the archive (). You do not need to change your username. However, if you ever wish to do so, it is possible for you to keep your present contributions history under a new name: simply request a new name here following the guidelines on that page, rather than creating a whole new account. Thank you. -- HighInBC(Need help? Ask me) 19:03, 15 March 2007 (UTC)