[WikiEN-l] Why is 'CrucifiedChrist' less offensive than a pun on oral sex?

[Ray Saintonge]

Jonathan Walther wrote:

> On Tue, Jan 28, 2003 at 03:44:33PM -0800, Jimmy Wales wrote:
>
>> I concur, with the caveat that in all but a few shocking cases that
>> only a twisted mind such as mine could think up anyway, ha ha, I don't
>> think that someone coming in with an offensive nickname is enough to
>> ban the *person*, particularly on a first offense.  We can just tell
>> them that they need to pick a more professional handle.
>
>
> I am in favor of renaming them summarily.  Or at least changing their
> "nickname" that shows up in recent changes, while leaving the actual
> login name itself alone.

I would at least notify a newbie that some Wikipedians consider the name 
to be offensive, and give him a day or two to choose something more 
suitable.  I'm not personally offended by these names, but I do find 
them infantile.  I would also advise the offender that even the most 
tolerant Wikipedians may consider that person's contributions 
unreliable, and subject to closer scrutiny.

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