Template:Uw-username

Hello, and welcome to WikiOasis. This message is to inform you that your current username violates or may violate WikiOasis's global Username Policy. The following types of usernames are strictly prohibited on WikiOasis:

Offensive or insulting usernames (this includes the use of profanities in usernames under most circumstances)
Usernames that give the impression that the account in question has permissions which it does not have (e.g. "administrator", "bureaucrat", etc.).
Impersonations of existing users (i.e. if user a is "Example", user b cannot be "Examplee").
Usernames that contain phone numbers or email addresses.
Usernames that contain the exact name of a wiki (e.g. a user named "Metawiki") or the name of WikiOasis unless the account is run by that wiki's staff.
Usernames which could be easily misunderstood to refer to a "bot" or a "script" (which alludes to automated editing processes) or indicates it is part of the MediaWiki software, unless the account is of that type.
Usernames that seem intended to provoke a reaction ("trolling").

Please make a request for a change in username as soon as possible. If you do not make a username change request within a reasonable amount of time, your account may be globally locked, which means that you will not be able to login to any WikiOasis wiki. If you believe that your username does not violate the username policy, you can leave a message on my talk page or the Steward requests for more information. If your account has already been globally locked, you may appeal by email to stewardswikioasis.org. Thank you. ~~~~

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Usage Note

This template should always be substituted.

Add {{subst:Uw-username}} to the subject user's user talk page via substitution.

Please make a request for a change in username as soon as possible via the link on the Meta main page. If you do not make a username change request within a reasonable time, your account may be globally locked, preventing login to any WikiOasis wiki. If you believe your username does not violate policy, leave a message on my talk page or post at Steward requests for clarification. If your account is already locked, appeal by email to [email protected]. Thank you. -- AstraVern (talk) 12:31, 23 March 2026 (UTC)

Please note: This template should only be used by Stewards or trusted users handling username issues. If you want to report a potential username violation, use Steward requests, the Discord server, or email [email protected]. Thanks!