Both times I've tried to register with a name I was reading wikipedia and wanted to make a small addition/correction. Inspired by some of the other funny user names I've seen on wikipedia, I wanted to make one. But this whole process has left me with a bad taste about what wikipedia is. Rather than 'assume good faith' and not resorting to ad hominem attacks like I've seen recommended in so many wikipedia pages, I've seen a lot of nastiness, on this list (which I don't read often, but just glancing at some of the side conversations and other conversations, it's hard to find one devoid of insults) and on wikipedia. I guess this list isn't held to the same standards as wikipedia, so I suppose maybe why the concentration of nasty people here is because this is where angry wikipedians go? I don't know. I'm sure someone will just insult me for being earnest. Have at it.
Bacchante
On 5/4/06, Steve wrote :
Quick question: Did you register that name because you wanted to edit Wikipedia, or because you wanted to make a point?
Please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:POINT
Steve