The following is first a porposed template, followed by the present template. My concern is that the present template comes across as a bit harsh for new users. (ignore the background color, which is merely to delineate what's in the templates from what's not in them) The wikimarkup and html of the proposal is incomplete, in part because I don't really know how to insert them, or what should be inserted. Please comment! --Badger151 19:58, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
NOTE: Another proposed template is at User:Pathoschild/Sandbox2
Warning template - proposed
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Unfortunately, there is a problem with your username. (State nature of problem here) May we suggest instead using any of the following as alternates?
- Possible name 1
- Possible name 2
- Possible name 3
You may also choose a diffferent new name. You may wish to visit username for information on how to select an appropriate username. Click here to register a new name.
Important: due to the programming for enforcing name changes, your computer's IP address may be temporarily blocked. Unless you have also been engaging in vandalism or impersonation of another user, we will remove that block as soon as possible — if this doesn't happen within an hour or so, please click here to email an administrator and explain the situation. If you would like to discuss the block, you may edit your talk page (click here, then type-out your comments and click 'save') or email the administrator who blocked you. (how?)
If you want to keep the contributions from your old account for your new username, please click here (you'll have to do this before creating your new account). In many cases (especially if your account has few or no edits), it is a lot easier to create a new account.
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to seeing you in Wikispace.
(signed, blocking administrator)
Warning template - original
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Your username has been blocked indefinitely because it may be rude or inflammatory, unnecessarily long/confusing, too similar to an existing user, contains the name of an organization, website or non-Latin characters, or is otherwise inappropriate (see our blocking and username policies for more information). You are encouraged to create a new account and contribute to Wikipedia under a more appropriate username, and in a constructive manner. Wikipedia:Username provides guidance on selecting an appropriate username. You may also edit Wikipedia without creating an account. You are not allowed to edit Wikipedia under an inappropriate username. If you would like to discuss the block, you may edit your talk page or email the administrator who blocked you.
Due to Wikipedia's mechanism for enforcing name changes, your IP address may be temporarily blocked. Unless you have also been engaging in vandalism or impersonation of another user, we will remove that block as soon as possible — if this doesn't happen within an hour or so, please email an administrator and explain the situation (see the list of administrators).
If you want to keep the contributions from your old account for your new username, please follow these directions: (1) Add {{unblock-un|new username}} to your user talk page. This is possible because even when you are blocked, you can still edit your own talk page. (2) Soon, an admin may come to unblock you. (3) You will have 24 hours after the unblock to file a request on Wikipedia:Changing username before you may be re-blocked. Note that this can only be done before you create the new one. For more information, please visit Wikipedia:Changing username. In many cases (especially if your account has few or no edits), it is a lot easier to create a new account.