User talk:Christopher.Peznola@beringcapital.com

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[edit] Welcome to Wikipedia!

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[edit] Your username

Please choose a new User name. We don't accept usernames that consist of email addresses or website addresses. User:Zoe|(talk) 22:45, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

You can change your username by going to Wikipedia:Changing username. Below is the policy Zoe was referring to, see Wikipedia:Username. Pesco 02:12, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

E-mail addresses: As of September 26, 2006, the MediaWiki software has been changed so the users may no longer register usernames with "@" in them. Previously, these usernames were discouraged. Preventing the usage of @ stops editors from receiving spam, reduces work for administrators and prevents hurt feelings due to being blocked, which may have led editors to simply leave in the past. Existing usernames with the sign are not blocked, but editors should be encouraged to change their names as the sign interferes with some MediaWiki functions.