User talk:ClockworkTroll/Name the Admin Candidate

Contest archive (contest closed 19 November 2004)

How to submit

The name proposals must follow the following guidelines: Guidelines may change or be ammended without notice

They must be valid, legal usernames. No profanity, please.
They must not contain the word troll, or any other word or concept that may be overly inflammatory.
Names should (but are not required to) maintain the "clockwork" concept (such as, "robotic", for example) while still maintaining a "charming frivolity".

Simply create a new subheading to the bottom of the page, and begin making your comments beneath it:

====ClockworkHippie====
Groovy name, man. ~~~~

You may submit as many names as you can think of, without limitation. The contest ends on 19 November 2004. The most creative yet practical name (i.e., the one I like most) will get to Name the Admin Candidate!

Good luck!

Contributions to the ClockworkPoll

RoboticGoblin

RoboticGoblin (of course!) -- FirstPrinciples 15:36, Nov 13, 2004 (UTC)
I like this one. —No-One Jones ^(m) 18:44, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

AutomaticGnome

Along the same lines. PedanticallySpeaking 16:01, Nov 13, 2004 (UTC)

AutomatonHippie

Are anti-trolls gnome? I think not. 'Though I like the idea. - UtherSRG 16:13, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- This one's pretty funny! I can already feel the barbs if and when I need to settle left vs. right political disputes, though. ClockworkTroll 17:42, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

MechanizedGoblin

Seen a few of these in some video games.... - UtherSRG 16:13, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

GnomeDroid

Swap it around a bit. - UtherSRG 16:13, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ShortCircuitRoller

Stealthy.... - UtherSRG 16:13, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
This one is very interesting, even if I have no idea what it means! ClockworkTroll 16:39, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkMole

I kind of think its funny... Just as funny as having you change a name because several users object. Surely we should be looking at your past history, not your name! - Ta bu shi da yu 16:25, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Even though it's early in the process, I probably could have stood my ground an not changed my name. Although I assumed at first that they were being reactionary, they did make at least one good point: the name could make my life difficult in the long term. Plus, this way I get to hold a contest, which can be fun! ClockworkTroll 16:41, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- I like this one - the same flavour as your current name and a fun image in itself -- sannse (talk) 21:20, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- I like it too. Tuf-Kat 21:43, Nov 13, 2004 (UTC)
- It's cute, it's a colorful image, and it's close enough to your old name that the change will be minimally confusing. So far I think it is the best on the list. Antandrus 21:47, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- This is good, but I'm not sure how I feel about being named after a burrowing rodent... ClockworkTroll 21:53, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  - Ah, but it's a clockwork burrowing rodent ;) --sannse (talk) 16:41, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- This is excellent too. —No-One Jones ^(m) 18:44, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- I like it too. Bart133 21:10, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Youre not a burrowing rodent—you're an undercover spy! I like this one. A little bit of absurdity in your user name is not a bad thing. -[[User:Aranel|Aranel ("Sarah")]] 00:19, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- This one seems to be a crowd favorite so far. Nobody likes ClockworkFrog? ClockworkTroll 00:25, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)
This whole thing started because people didn't like the slang meaning of "troll" to refer to someone engaging in online misconduct. I wonder if they'd have a problem with "mole" -- which can mean an enemy infiltrator sent to gain confidence and learn secrets. Maybe they'll think you work for Britannica. JamesMLane 00:36, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

RoboMan

Hope you like this one - Adrian Pingstone 16:36, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Terminator

and this one - Adrian Pingstone 16:36, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

DarkForce

and this one - Adrian Pingstone
Not bad, but I'm not sure it suit my personality. I prefer a name that it quirky, not "dark", and just unusual enough to be memorable without being intimidating. ClockworkTroll 16:43, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkTroglodyte

Is almost the same as a troll ... Elf-friend 16:42, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- I like it! PedanticallySpeaking 16:43, Nov 13, 2004 (UTC)
- I like it too, but it's very long. ClockworkTroll 17:19, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  - You are right about the length, my handle is too long to type very much. PedanticallySpeaking 18:14, Nov 13, 2004 (UTC)
- Clever, and close to the original, but too many syllables to be catchy. Antandrus 17:36, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- I like it too. It can be shortened to ClockworkTrog if needed. --mav 17:41, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  - Or maybe even ClockTrog? (Try to say that quickly three times :-D) Elf-friend 18:19, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- I like this one. Andre (talk) 17:42, Nov 13, 2004 (UTC)
- Ooh, another good one. WRT to length, I'd recommend user "ClockworkTroglodyte" as the full name but abbreviating it to ClockTrog or something in sigs. Tuf-Kat 21:44, Nov 13, 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkQuirk

Well, it's quirky. I also tried an anagram generator on your name but it comes up empty (the "k"s are a problem). Fuzzy anagrams get some weird ones: LockworkTruck, ClickworkTock, etc. ClickworkTrill? ClickworkTrick? Hmmm... kind of a fun game. Antandrus 17:36, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Actually - this one is really interesting! Keep it up! ClockworkTroll 17:40, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Okay, I saw you mention you wanted a 'quirky' name, so I was about to make a new section for my idea, but Andre brought to my attention this thread just in time. So, instead, I'll just submit my idea here: Cloquirk. Unique and short. :O Another possibility: 'Cloquirky.' Silence 11:14, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Mechagnome

Or alternately "MechaGnome" but I like this without the capital G. Andre (talk) 17:49, Nov 13, 2004 (UTC)
- Amazing, I tried to post "MechoGnome" and ran into this edit conflict. I like the capital G better because it lends itself to "MG" as an informal nickname. I was trying to get as short as possible while still invoking your old toy. I've wished that I'd picked a shorter user name because people don't like to write out even ten letters when referring to me in a discussion. JamesMLane 17:57, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- I can always go with the music pun: MetroGnome... (har, har). ClockworkTroll 18:32, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  - That pun is currently in use I believe. Alkivar 18:47, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  - Oh, darn. That's okay - I probably wouldn't have used it anyway. :) ClockworkTroll 18:50, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

AnimatronicGnome

its different but the same. Alkivar 18:46, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkFrog

A troll is green, a frog is green... Seems the only logical option :P --TOR 22:04, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Hmm... this may be better than ClockworkMole. Maybe a sig like this: ClockworkFrog ? ClockworkTroll 22:11, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Aw! Not the blue! My eyes... Go for ClockworkFrog or something... :) --TOR 22:16, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkMonkey

:op CheekyMonkey 22:25, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)

RoboSatyr

File:Satyr replica small.jpg

A gifted satyr

→Raul654 22:39, Nov 13, 2004 (UTC)
I wouldn't mind having the... er... "gifts" that this statue from satyr has. ClockworkTroll 01:54, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
ooo, I like this one. uuuuhhHHHHH!!!--Monica, L.
- Oh, man. I didn't even get that until I read it over again. Give a whole new meaning to the term "sockpuppet"! ClockworkTroll 03:14, 16 Nov 2004 (UTC)

CT

How about just CT? Clean and quick. You can explain what it's short for on your user page as part of giving the story of the name, but it won't cause confusion elsewhere. And in this case you won't wholly be "changing your name", just abbreviating it. Second best would be ClockworkT. VeryVerily 00:00, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- It is neat and clean, but heck, if I'm in for a penny, I'm in for a pound. Any name I take on should be interesting enough to be memorable. ClockworkTroll 01:56, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkLlort

You spell it backwards to signify that you hope to be the opposite of a troll. Bear in mind that some people might take you to be Welsh, though. JamesMLane 00:17, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

I like this one. JesseW 06:51, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkBoy

A name I was considering briefly. What do you guys think? ClockworkTroll 01:49, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkGnome

Quite similar to ClockworkTroll, but without any possibly perceived negative connotations. And it's also a funny twist on the Magic: The Gathering card "Clockwork Gnomes", which appeared in the Homelands expansion long ago. What do you think? I like it, myself. ^^ -- Schnee 01:58, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- That was a great game, in its heyday. I remeber when my friends used to call it "paper crack", and would sometimes torment over whether to pay rent or buy more cards. ClockworkTroll 02:11, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  - Heh... yeah, I remember spending loads and loads of money on it myself. Too much really, in hindsight, but at least it was fun. -- Schnee 16:37, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkOrange

Scary and innallectual. Geogre 02:02, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

FluffyKitten

Just so, you know, no one can think ill of you. Geogre 02:02, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
Can I wear a pink bow in my hair? :D ClockworkTroll 02:10, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

BillyGatesGruff

Sort of computers and troll slaying in one. You'll just have to be careful when crossing bridges. Geogre 02:04, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- OMG thats funny! ClockworkTroll 02:09, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  - better not post in any open source related threads with that, they'll call you a microsoftian ;) Alkivar 02:35, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

NoelsChemicalEffluent

Named after the song - Xed 02:57, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkOrangutan

Not an orange. --MarkSweep 03:51, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Hmm... interesting. To extend the primate idea, maybe "ClockworkChimp" or something like that?
Got a good chuckle out of this one. Second the motion. Wile E. Heresiarch 14:57, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkTrout

Almost, but not quite, a troll. --MarkSweep 03:51, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

this entry almost sounds like something out of a Douglas Adams novel Alkivar 04:01, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
This one gave me a good chuckle. :) ClockworkTroll 04:11, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
I should also point out the obvious semantic proximity to fishing. --MarkSweep 09:20, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
Hmm, mixes Burgess, Kubrick and Kurt Vonnegut. Colorful. This is a good one. Antandrus 17:00, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
Colorful is right. Agreed this is a good one. Wile E. Heresiarch 15:00, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Clepsydras

Both a clockwork (an Egyptian waterclock, perhaps implying a fluidity and ability to adapt to... change?) and an animal (a single-cell critter similar to a hydra, but may have a medical application healing nerves... hmmm, appropriate for an admin, no?) - Amgine 05:01, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Ooh, thinky! ClockworkTroll 16:00, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkToaster

I like to think this speaks for itself. -- [[User:Bobdoe|Bob Doe]] 06:36, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

I like this one: it just about sums up the level of technology of the appliances my wife and I have in our apartment. ClockworkTroll 16:01, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
This one has appeal too -- sannse (talk) 16:43, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
Makes me think of that funny screen-saver from the 1990s. I like it. Antandrus 17:02, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

AutoElf

Shortest name I could think of. Andre (talk) 07:53, Nov 14, 2004 (UTC)

RoboElf

A similar variation. Andre (talk) 07:54, Nov 14, 2004 (UTC)

GiftedSatyr

Why not. [[User:Dmn|Dmn / Դմն ]] 10:47, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkGene

...retaining what might be thought of as the charming frivolity of "CT", with a tantalising hint of academic seriousness of purpose... Francisco Del Piero 10:47, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Nice thought! Plus, I think that the term "charming frivolity" sums up one of my criteria perfectly: I'm going to add it to the How to submit section. ClockworkTroll 15:59, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkTrophoblast

No idea what it means, but it starts with Tro and is in Developmental biology. Troglodyte and Trout probably better, though. (Think name changing is silly.) Κσυπ Cyp 2004年11月14日 (日) 16:35 (UTC)

ClockworkElf

we have a couple of other users with "Elf" in their name, but I think this is still different enough to work. (and there were a couple of elf-variants above, but I don't see this one) -- sannse (talk) 16:47, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkSoul

The only other thing I could think of that rhymes with Troll and might work (disregarding ClockworkEggRoll - which seems a bit long) -- sannse (talk) 16:55, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- ClockworkSoul: I dig that funky image. Plus, it's very Descartes"ghost in the machine" sounding. Good and thinky! ClockworkTroll 18:31, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- This would make one hell of an awesome band name. Andre (talk) 04:15, Nov 15, 2004 (UTC)
- Oh, yes. I've always wanted to have a band and name it The Rubber Band. Of course, I would need... what's that called? Ah, yes. Talent. ClockworkTroll 04:47, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)
I like the Cartesian angle too. Wile E. Heresiarch 14:59, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkGnoll

If I remember my Monster Manual correctly, there is another ficititous creature with a such a name, and as it sounds quite similar to Troll the transfer should be quite smooth. -R. fiend 18:57, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockMachineryTroll

Yes, I like this one! Or did I misunderstand what was wrong with the old name? ;-). — David Remahl 00:32, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

See, you had to go and break rule number 2. Now you must die! ClockworkTroll 00:33, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Aw! Well, I never cared much for reading manuals ;-). — David Remahl 00:36, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkOrange

A literary allusion. Rick K 00:52, Nov 15, 2004 (UTC)

I was wondering when someone would suggest this ;) →Raul654 00:56, Nov 15, 2004 (UTC)

That already was suggested above (see section 4.22). -- Schnee 00:57, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

I saw already "ClockworkTroll" as a literary allusion, perhaps incorrectly. That's why I think this one is just a bit too obvious. — David Remahl 01:02, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkQuoll

Here's another one. Quolls are marsupials native to Australia, BTW - cute things. ^^ -- Schnee 01:04, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

LikeClockwork

An old expression, isn't it? func(talk) 01:36, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Yep, nice one. [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm|^(talk)]] 20:58, Nov 15, 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkSeoul

Like ClockworkSoul, only more...Korean. --Whosyourjudas (talk) 04:50, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- If I were Korean, I would end this contest immediately and have my name changed right now. I'm actually just another American ethnic mutt. ClockworkTroll 05:04, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkDroll

I can't believe this didn't come to my mind sooner. Certainly maintains the "charming frivolity", ie the Merriam-Webster dictionary describes droll as "an amusing person". Also only one letter different, therefore keeping it familiar to people. Shane King 08:03, Nov 15, 2004 (UTC)

Sith-Op

From a Darth Maul fan . (Supposed to sound like sysop).Silent.Deadly.--Jondel 09:33, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Daemon Machina

A Latin translation of your existing handle. My Brewer's Dictionary says troll is Old Norse for demon, which is daemon in Latin. And machina is mechanized or contrived (as in deus ex machina). Ave atque vale! PedanticallySpeaking 15:41, Nov 15, 2004 (UTC)

AutoGnomous

Has the clockwork bit and the troll bit - and a weak pun on 'autonomous' to boot! Mattley 19:50, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

RockworkRoll

Sorry, couldn't resist the old Scooby Doo treatment. --MarkSweep 21:02, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

That's actually pretty funny! ClockworkTroll 23:50, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Tickwork Tock

Consider the phonetics, the sayability of the thing: doesn't this one just roll off the tongue? Musically? And with a strong association to your old handle, only better than the old... because it sings a clock song! Gosh, I think we have a winner!--[[User:Bishonen|Bishonen (Talk)]] 04:46, 16 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Hey that one ain't half bad!Pedant

ClockworkFairy

Rather charming, I think. Aris Katsaris 00:27, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)

You are aware of the connotations, though, right? Same for CPixie. --MarkSweep 00:30, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Part of the point. :-) Aris Katsaris 00:54, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- That's funny... A of couple years back I was at the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade when a large beaded man in a pink fairy costume ran up to me and said "poof, you're a fairy!" before running off. That parade is a very bizarre event. -- ClockworkTroll 01:01, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  - *g* As a sidenote I consider the ClockworkFairy to be a good name especially if you happen NOT to be gay. Same as you weren't a figurative "Troll", you see... Aris Katsaris 01:04, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  - You mean that we should "fight irony with irony" ? -- ClockworkTroll 01:15, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)
    - Was thinking it more as "replacing false connotation with false connotation". Except that unlike the word "Troll", won't be causing a problem. But hey, whatever you think. :-) Aris Katsaris 02:31, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkPixie

Same as above. Aris Katsaris 00:27, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)

OscillatingMouse

An allusion to Hickory Dickory Dock. --Michael Snow 00:34, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)

BridgeGolem

Troll lives under bridges, golem is mechanical being. Alphax (talk) 04:53, Nov 17, 2004 (UTC)

That's very good, too! Thanks! ClockworkTroll 05:23, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkTrill

Whistle it up Alexslemonade 06:57, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)

SpeedingRollator

For your information, this is a Rollator. Not sure if that term is used in English at all, but I think it works ;) -- [[User:Solitude|Solitude\^talk]] 10:14, Nov 17, 2004 (UTC)

we call that a walker in our housePedant

ClockworkToll

— Jeandré, 2004-11-17t15:20z

ClockworkBanana

A reference to A Clockwork Orange, but a bit more fun. --timc | Talk 20:34, 17 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Hey, that's strong on the wacky charm!--[[User:Bishonen|Bishonen (Talk)]] 04:04, 18 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkKnight

A fun Sega Saturn Game I used to play. [1]

Ashibaka tlk 02:10, 18 Nov 2004 (UTC)

ClockworkTinker

a fixer of the working machinery of the clock, this is what admins do, right?Pedant 02:49, 2004 Nov 18 (UTC)

ClockworkAdministrator

Forget bots. This is what the 'pedia needs! D. G. 03:51, 18 Nov 2004 (UTC)

LOL. Not if they have to be rewound every now and then. :) TOR 22:03, 18 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Hehe. But I think names that imply authority, such as "sys0p" or "adm1n" or "TheAdmin" are discouraged / banned. — David Remahl 22:36, 18 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Actually I'd say that on Wiki they imply very little (if any) authority as it is clearly stated that sysops have no editorial authority whatsoever. Could be the ground for another name debate on the Admin Requests page though, so I'd avoid this one... Unless you want to hold another contest, CT. :) --TOR 00:33, 19 Nov 2004 (UTC)

New and casual users don't usually know that though. However, I do so love holding contests! ClockworkTroll 01:28, 19 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Ah, but if he actually is an administrator? :) D. G. 23:33, 18 Nov 2004 (UTC)

I Mat Roll

Mat Rolling is a widely unpopular dance move. It involves the dancer falling to the ground and rolling around a mat, whilst flailing their arms around crazily. After performing the move you will love it so much, you'll wish for this username to be yours.

Unfortunately, I appear to have gone a tiny bit past the deadline for this contest :) Icey 20:11, 5 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Only by two years or so. – ClockworkSoul 20:14, 5 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Well, if you ever decided to change your name again, you have another alternative ;) Icey 23:08, 5 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]