User talk:Deborah/note to users who can block

Deborah, I don't think this is a good idea. There are so many permutations that it is almost impossible to cover all eventualities. Also you risk offending people by actually submitting an offensive name. Just wait until someone uses an offensive name and then block. The only thing you gain by pre-registering a name is that they cannot edit but the names still show up in the user list. If there is something particularly offensive that shouldn't be part of a user name then that is a case for site-admin who can prevent certain words from being used. There's a link somewhere but I can't remember what it is. As a regular user but with blocking powers there is only so much that we can do. The back-room boys have much bigger weapons to control this than we do. If you think something has been overlooked then email Mr. Schlafly with your suggestions. Regards. BrianCo 18:12, 25 June 2008 (EDT)