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[edit] Something Odd

Has anyone else but me noticed that the New users log is displaying new user names twice? Special:Log/newusers I don't know where else to post this, so my apologies from the start. SynergeticMaggot (talk) 22:22, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

Ok. As soon as I posted this, someone appears to have fixed it. But if you scroll down, you can still see double names. SynergeticMaggot (talk) 22:23, 14 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Unified login has begun

A heads-up for anyone watching usernames: unified login has been enabled for all users. We're starting to see usernames from other projects automatically created on enwiki.

If you see a surge in the number of apparently "confusing" usernames created, this is why. It is more important than ever not to block a username solely for being "confusing".

(Cross-posted to WT:U)

rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 17:42, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Stacey Robert Greenstein (talk · contribs)

Someone needs to investigate this further. I must have annoyed someone pretty good for them to want to create an account with MY REAL NAME and do page move vandalization. Please block their other account(s) and/or IP(s). - UtherSRG (talk) 02:28, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

The account has been blocked, and, from what I can see, all the edits have been reverted. —BradV 02:36, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
Yes, I know this one account has been blocked, but they obviously have at least one other account or have editted using an IP. This is not a random account creation to make vandalism, it is a malicious user using an alternativ emeans of attacking. Please do a check_user or whatever else is needed. - UtherSRG (talk) 02:44, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Cabotool

Cabotool (talk · contribs) — A request was filed via WP:ACC for the above username to be created. I created it, but the request was subsequently rejected post rem per WP:U, as a misleading username which implies bot status. I wasn't so sure – firstly, the string "tool" doesn't automatically imply that the account is used for automated or semi-automated editing, and secondly, a Google search brings up a Yahoo ID and several profile/social networking profiles, suggesting that the name request was bona fide rather than intentionally misleading. Since a lot of these sorts of names go through UAA, I was wondering whether anyone could offer a third opinion. (No contribs as yet.) haz (talk) 20:20, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

  • That's... really silly. Of course the name should be created. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 21:07, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
  • I would promptly reject any report of "Cabotool" listed on UAA. No violation whatsoever. EVula // talk // ☯ // 21:34, 2 June 2008 (UTC)
Many thanks to both of you; I've marked the account as cleared. Thanks again. haz (talk) 21:53, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Bot Reported

Isn't there supposed to be a Bot Reported section?<3 Tinkleheimer TALK!! 04:10, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

There is - it's just blank at the moment :) Shereth 05:13, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
Ahh alright. I was just confused and scared that since there is no Bot Reports section there, the bots would go crazy and wreak havoc. Ehh, worst case scenario. <3 Tinkleheimer TALK!! 06:04, 12 June 2008 (UTC)