Wikibooks:Username

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Wikibooks does not allow usernames some user names.

1. Confusing usernames that make it hard to identify users by their username, such as:
   • Usernames that are close to another Wikibookians user name.
   • Usernames that refer to a Wikibook process.
   • Usernames that are random like "aaaaaaaaaaaa" or "ghfjkghdfjgkdhfjkg".
   • Usernames that are lengthy, like "Super Ultra Mege Bob of Waverly Drive from Mars146366".
2. Misleading usernames such as:
   • Usernames that make other users think they are admins or have special rights.
   • Usernames that are close to a well-known living or recently deceased person.
3. Disruptive usernames that disrupt or misuse Wikibooks, such as:
   • Usernames that are close to those used by known vandals.
   • Usernames that are attacks on specific users.
   • Usernames that contain private information about people.
   • Usernames that include profanity, or obscenities, or refer to genitalia or sexual slang.
4. Promotional usernames that try to promote a group or company on Wikipedia, such as:
   • Usernames that match the name of a company or group, especially if the user promotes it.
   • E-mail addresses or web page addresses that promote something.
5. Offensive usernames that may make harmonious editing difficult or impossible, including but not limited to:
   • Usernames that promote a controversial or potentially inflammatory point of view.
   • Usernames that insult other people or groups.
   • Usernames that uses the name of a religious figure or religion in a bad way.
   • Usernames that refer to real-world violent actions.
   • Usernames that refer to racism, sexism, hate speech, et cetera.
   • Usernames that refer to a medical condition or disability.
   • Usernames that include slurs or refers to reproductive or excretory bodily functions.