[Wikipedia-l] Getting rid of nicknames

[Erik Moeller]

Axel-
> Well, it clearly has been abused, though not in the way you suggest: I
> don't think people have used it to deliberately obscure attributions
> (except maybe in the recent case on the French Wikipedia). People have
> changed nicks around and have used nicks with non-printable characters
> however.

I agree with you on this. However, I fail to see how we can reach  
consensus here, since there are obviously quite a few people who enjoy  
using the feature, and in all fairness, they would have to be asked  
individually if they agree to it being disabled. Since you are  
categorically opposed to voting, I note with a wry smile that a decision  
in your favor will probably not be forthcoming ;). Of course you could  
still try to get Jimbo to declare a state of nickname emergency.

Regards,

Erik