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::"''Also, "Thesmashball"'s name here isn't merely "similar", it's nearly identical, with the only technical difference being the existing user having some random numbers after his name, and this user having "The" before their name. Their usernames are essentially the same, and I actually confused "Thesmashball" for the other SmashBall at first; such confusion shouldn't be happening at all. On signatures we mandate user's names in their signature is immediately identifiable as them; the same applies to usernames being individual enough that the user is never mistaken as someone else.''" | ::"''Also, "Thesmashball"'s name here isn't merely "similar", it's nearly identical, with the only technical difference being the existing user having some random numbers after his name, and this user having "The" before their name. Their usernames are essentially the same, and I actually confused "Thesmashball" for the other SmashBall at first; such confusion shouldn't be happening at all. On signatures we mandate user's names in their signature is immediately identifiable as them; the same applies to usernames being individual enough that the user is never mistaken as someone else.''" | ||
::Both users would be known as "smashball" if the other didn't exist, their usernames are essentially identical. <span style="font-family:Edwardian Script ITC; font-size:12pt">[[User:Omega Tyrant|<span style="color:forestgreen">Omega</span>]] [[User talk:Omega Tyrant|<span style="color:forestgreen">Tyrant</span>]]</span> [[Image: TyranitarMS.png ]] 22:35, 11 September 2013 (EDT) | ::Both users would be known as "smashball" if the other didn't exist, their usernames are essentially identical. You really can't get anymore similar than that. <span style="font-family:Edwardian Script ITC; font-size:12pt">[[User:Omega Tyrant|<span style="color:forestgreen">Omega</span>]] [[User talk:Omega Tyrant|<span style="color:forestgreen">Tyrant</span>]]</span> [[Image: TyranitarMS.png ]] 22:35, 11 September 2013 (EDT) | ||
Revision as of 22:37, September 11, 2013
We pretty much enforce this stuff already, so this simply puts it in written form and makes it easier to deal with any potential new users with inappropriate usernames.
Regarding the similar names issue, see my argument here. If you're going to oppose the implementation of this policy on the basis that similar names should be freely allowed, refute the argument I have there.
So yeah, support, oppose, post anything you have to say, and point out any problems in what is written and in the format of the page. Omega Tyrant 
20:53, 11 September 2013 (EDT)
- Support Nothing wrong with it really. Awesome Cardinal 2000 21:16, 11 September 2013 (EDT)
- Support So we don't get confused with other usernames overall. Dots
The Saxaphone 21:19, 11 September 2013 (EDT) - Support. Codifying some reasonable common sense stuff; no problem here. Miles (talk) 21:36, 11 September 2013 (EDT)
- Support I want clear rules if someone registers as RoyboyZ. RoyboyX Talk 22:03, 11 September 2013 (EDT)
- I should clarify that I oppose outright bans for people with similar usernames. "Thesmashball" isn't that similar to SmashBall104. RoyboyX Talk 22:28, 11 September 2013 (EDT)
- The ban isn't a real ban at all; they change their name and the ban is immediately lifted. If you don't use bans you can't enforce it. Also, did you read what I said at all in the argument?
- "Also, "Thesmashball"'s name here isn't merely "similar", it's nearly identical, with the only technical difference being the existing user having some random numbers after his name, and this user having "The" before their name. Their usernames are essentially the same, and I actually confused "Thesmashball" for the other SmashBall at first; such confusion shouldn't be happening at all. On signatures we mandate user's names in their signature is immediately identifiable as them; the same applies to usernames being individual enough that the user is never mistaken as someone else."
