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Check global rename denylist in Special:GlobalRenameUser
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The global rename denylist was created to stop frivolous global rename requests. The issue is that it can be easily workarounded, by making request via email, or in local queues. I think we should check it in Special:GlobalRenameUser as well, and block any rename in case a match happens.

I advice against putting a checkbox to overrule the denylist, because if a user was listed there, then renaming them will always mean also removing from the deny list.

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Change 692606 had a related patch set uploaded (by Urbanecm; author: Urbanecm):

[mediawiki/extensions/CentralAuth@master] Validate deny list in Special:GlobalRenameUser

https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/692606

Change 692606 merged by jenkins-bot:

[mediawiki/extensions/CentralAuth@master] Validate deny list in Special:GlobalRenameUser

https://gerrit.wikimedia.org/r/692606