I hope you will consider getting a real account at some point, rather than editing as an IP. The name of this account could be confusing, since it's not an administrator and can't actually delete anything. I put a note on your user page to that effect. I hope you don't mind. — Carl ( CBM · talk) 15:58, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
I would strongly urge you to change (or simply abandon, if you're determined to continue to edit as an IP). Not only is it a misleading name, it has strong "single purpose" connotations. Alai ( talk) 16:16, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
As you said, there are both advantages and disadvantages to anonymous editing. If you wish to edit as an IP, and use this account to nominate articles for AFD, that's your prerogative. Your two nominations so far are above any reproach. The wording on this user page seems fine to me now, and should reduce confusion. Best regards, — Carl ( CBM · talk) 16:25, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
Our username policy provides guidance on selecting your username. In brief, usernames should not be offensive, disruptive, promotional, related to a 'real-world' group or organization, confusing, or misleading. Also, usernames may not end with the string "bot" unless the account is an approved bot account.
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I hope you will consider getting a real account at some point, rather than editing as an IP. The name of this account could be confusing, since it's not an administrator and can't actually delete anything. I put a note on your user page to that effect. I hope you don't mind. — Carl ( CBM · talk) 15:58, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
I would strongly urge you to change (or simply abandon, if you're determined to continue to edit as an IP). Not only is it a misleading name, it has strong "single purpose" connotations. Alai ( talk) 16:16, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
As you said, there are both advantages and disadvantages to anonymous editing. If you wish to edit as an IP, and use this account to nominate articles for AFD, that's your prerogative. Your two nominations so far are above any reproach. The wording on this user page seems fine to me now, and should reduce confusion. Best regards, — Carl ( CBM · talk) 16:25, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
Our username policy provides guidance on selecting your username. In brief, usernames should not be offensive, disruptive, promotional, related to a 'real-world' group or organization, confusing, or misleading. Also, usernames may not end with the string "bot" unless the account is an approved bot account.
If you have already made edits and wish to keep your existing contributions under a new name you may request a change in username. To do so, please follow these directions: