[wp-forums] Profanity in Usernames

Wed Mar 10 23:31:08 UTC 2010

If we can gain consensus and nail down where that link would go -- and
what's on it -- then we can certainly approach the Automattic lads about
getting it implemented.

It isn't something any of the mods can do though. We don't have access to
the actual theme.

- Chris

On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM, Mark / t31os <wp-t31os at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> I'd not go so far as to add forum rules or guidelines onto the registration
> process(good idea though, keep em coming), perhaps a link at the top of the
> form would be a good alternative though, maybe with a brief message..
>
> ----
> Before participating in the forums please be sure to review the <link>forum
> rules and guidelines</link>.
> ----
>
> I think if users were to be presented with anything more than a few lines
> of text to review(during registration), that in haste they are likely to
> skip reading, and get registered as quickly as possible (if they need help,
> they'll just want to get registered as quickly as they can).
>
> One idea could be to have a singular document that covers both forum rules
> and forum entiquette. If you wanted to describe that in a more simple
> manner, it could be translated into "What you can do" and "What you cannot
> do".. (such a page wouldn't be desribed that way though - i'm sure someone
> cringed when they read that).
>
> It just seems we have a jumble of information floating around, one piece
> here, one piece there, and maybe we're needlessly having to bookmark or tag
> important information because there's no central location to find it. While
> *it is not a crucial element of using the forums*, it could be made much
> simpler with a little consolidation of data.
>
> There is already alot of good information on both the forums and in the
> codex, and if we were to start bringing all this information into a central
> location, even if it took a year to see change, in the long run i believe it
> would serve the community. Exactly how such a task would be tackled isn't
> something i've thought much about, but given time i'm sure between us we
> could chuck ideas around and find a solution.
>
> For now though, i do believe the forum rules could do with a little fine
> tuning, and maybe a few minor additions.
>
> In regard to registration guidelines - on reflection i don't think the
> rules would currently act as a suitable place for such information,
> "Registration" and "Forum behaviour" are really two seperate things, and as
> things stand with the rules, it wouldn't seem appropriate to add
> registration guidelines into the rules (yes i'm changing my mind - i do that
> alot).
>
> Just ideas/thoughts, and i have lots..
>
> I always think quicker then i type, so if anything above seems to wander
> away from itself it's because i'm not the worlds best proof reader.. ;)
>
> Anyone agree, disagree ... have some ideas of your own to add?
>
> And Thank You!.. to everyone that contributed to the discussion today, it
> makes a nice change to discuss something on the list other then bozos and
> spam.. :)
> ... and silly things like me forgetting i disabled Javascript.. :(
>
>
> Mark / t31os
>
>
> it's EMG wrote:
>
>> Definitely +1 to all things just discussed above.
>>
>> If a list of 'guidelines' DO end up being written, might I suggest that
>> all
>> new users be shown the guidelines upon registering and be emailed a copy
>> of
>> said guidelines as part of their account registration process?
>>
>> Additionally, maybe we need a perpetual forum 'Announcement' or
>> sticky-type
>> post at the main forum page and on every forum page that lists said
>> guidelines.  Sort of how other message boards post their announcements?
>> Though I don't know if for some people it might seem a bit excessive?
>>
>> Just a thought.
>>
>> And I'm game for a discussion on amending forum guidelines for sure.
>>
>> ~ EMG
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 9:30 AM, Mark / t31os <wp-t31os at ntlworld.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> I suppose this comes back round to whether the forums rules are prominent
>>> enough for new members to notice, a concern that's been on my mind for a
>>> little while now.
>>>
>>> Perhaps we can move on though and discuss potential amendments to the
>>> forum
>>> rules, covering domain and user names and maybe general registration
>>> guidelines. I'm not suggesting we go ahead and start making changes, but
>>> simply start discussion on what changes we can agree need to be made.
>>>
>>> I'll have a little thinking session and put together some ideas.
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
>>> S Bollinger wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> the posted forum rules say this
>>>> "*G:* Staying Work Safe
>>>> Some people will be helping here from work or a computer which is not
>>>> their own. Other people may not wish to view sites which have content
>>>> which
>>>> has questionable or adult material. If your site could cause offence,
>>>> you
>>>> must mark your links as *NSFW* (Not Safe For Work). Additionally please
>>>> do
>>>> not link to your site in your profile - someone inadvertantly clicking
>>>> your
>>>> link could be offended.
>>>> You will still get any help you need, but we can't have people getting
>>>> into trouble when they are trying to help.
>>>> Any links not so marked will be altered by Mods or removed at their
>>>> discretion."
>>>>
>>>> you can email if you want, but I will delete usernames and links like
>>>> this
>>>> on sight as a matter of being work safe. I've seen too many folks get in
>>>> trouble over this crap.
>>>> If he wants to give a link to his site in a post, something like
>>>> noiserock.com (put the F word in front of that url)
>>>> would work for me.
>>>> Sam
>>>>
>>>> Mark / t31os wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Yes indeed, that's the one.
>>>>>
>>>>> +1 to updating the rules to cover acceptable usernames.
>>>>> +1 to updating the codex page Michael linked to in his reply
>>>>> +1 to Mel's suggestion for placing the rules on the registration page
>>>>>
>>>>> Has anyone contacted the user to mention the issue with the registered
>>>>> name.
>>>>> When i checked the users posts(this morning) i couldn't find any reason
>>>>> to bozo based on posted content (i did only quickly skim), my concerns
>>>>> were
>>>>> mainly in relation to the username(additionally the domain could be
>>>>> seen as
>>>>> being just as profane).
>>>>>
>>>>> Should we inform the user, so he/she is given an opportunity to
>>>>> re-register under different credentials.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mark
>>>>>
>>>>> mrmist wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> In message <4B979C42.7000003 at ntlworld.com>, Mark / t31os <
>>>>>> wp-t31os at ntlworld.com> writes
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> As the title says..
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Do we alloy profanity in usernames? (It seems like a no-brainer
>>>>>>> question, but i want to put the question out all the same).
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Is this referring to http://wordpress.org/support/profile/5859605 ?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I feel that we should be blocking, but I also feel that the forum
>>>>>> rules
>>>>>> G: Staying Work Safe
>>>>>> Needs a slight edit to mention unacceptable usernames as well as site
>>>>>> links.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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