Restrictions on usernames

ohnonotgmail

Are there are restrictions on usernames? For instance could i create an account (obviously i would close this one first) that contains a swear word or rude phrase? What if that swear word or rude phrase was in a different language? Would that be acceptable?

dudara

Is there a particular example you have in mind?

In general, we try to avoid downright swear words or offensive words as usernames, but we also try to strike a balance between sensibility and freedom of expression. If there is a username you want to raise, please let us know.

ohnonotgmail

Any update on this? I've PM'd you a couple of times since the new year with no reply.

ohnonotgmail

Any update on this?

dudara

I apologise, I have been quite busy in real life and have not spent further time on this. I will have a response for you soon.

ohnonotgmail

apologies for posting the second comment this morning asking for an update. I couldn't see the comment i posted last night so assumed that i had forgotten to post it.

dudara

No worries, that is one of the downsides of pre-moderation

dudara

OK, sorry for the delay. The Boards Terms of Use states the following. I'm of the opinion that it applies regardless of language used, and I will follow up accordingly.

You may not select or use a username that:

Contains "Boards" or otherwise misrepresents your relationship with boards.ie or any other party;
Contains any profanity, is vulgar or offensive, or promotes an illegal activity;
Violates any trade mark or other proprietary right; or
Misleadingly impersonates someone else.

ohnonotgmail

Thanks for getting back to me Dudara. I appreciate you taking the time to look at this.