Quote from: Helena Yu on Today at 05:13:27 AM

There are many clear offensive usernames in this forum, but didn't get banned.
1. suckmydick
2. suckmycock12
3. suckmynutsLOL

Now when I come across forum names such as these I cannot help but just literally laugh out loud Grin

Quote from: examplens on Today at 08:31:06 AM

To be on topic, I am certainly in favour of banning offensive and confusing usernames and making them impossible for registration and further use. It doesn't have to be exclusively offensive but does anyone remember ~DefaultTrust, obviously only with the idea of trolling and creating confusion? I am surprised that the account is still active.

I would be inclined to ban offensive names but only is a caveat is added.

First, I think members should probably not be allowed to create an offensive name but no matter how brilliant a word filter is added it will not pick up every word. In that event it can be reported and admin can advise the member to change the name before their account will become active again. If they do not change the offensive name the account remains banned. Another option is for admin to forcefully change a name and re-activate the account.

I am sure it sounds harsh to some members, it might be the wrong approach but at we are sharing ideas.