Project:Username policy

No Subject's username policy is the set of rules by which usernames must abide. Failure to abide by these rules will result in a ban.

Obscenity and insults

Any obscene words in a username are grounds for an immediate block. I don't think it's necessary to go into exactly what words are block-worthy, but if you couldn't say it to a 13-year-old, don't include it here. If there's any doubt, during registration, that your username could be obscene in any way, shape, or form, simply don't use it; choose another. Usernames that insult users, websites, or other institutions will also be banned.

Confusing usernames

If you by design choose a name that is deliberately very similar to a current No Subject contributor, a feature of the software, or anything else that could cause confusion, it is grounds for a permanent blocking or forced change of the username. Names such as "Administrator", "sysop", etc. are not tolerated; nor would be M0ZZ (zero instead of o) or "Archa1c." (one instead of i) If someone is using what you consider your username, add a number at the end or some other form of distinction.

Relation to Bulbagarden

If your username or IP is banned on Bulbagarden Forums, you will be banned from No Subject upon registration. Since No Subject and Bulbagarden Forums are under the same umbrella entity, this is the only logical course of action for the No Subject staff; no double-standard will be permitted between branches of the Bulbagarden website. Appeals based on this circumstance will be forwarded directly to the Bulbagarden forum administrators; No Subject simply follows the ban-list of Bulbagarden Forums and is not responsible for enforcing this rule.