Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

For stewards, global renamers, and clerks
	Notice to renamers Please remember to check Special:CentralAuth to see if an account is subject to blocks on another project before renaming.; Please install User:Enterprisey/rename-reason-fixer to auto populate permalink for rename reason.; For a list of response templates, see Template:CHU/doc.;

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Simple username changes

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This page hosts simple requests for a username change across the Wikimedia network. Requests are processed by stewards and global renamers.

Instructions

Read Wikipedia:Changing username carefully. You must be aware of and understand all the implications of changing your username. Specifically:
- Your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited, and in all log entries.
- Your user pages, account preferences, and edits will be moved to the new name. Please do not create a new account or attempt to move them yourself.
- Links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be created pointing to your new userpage.
- Understand that using your real name as your username may put you at risk of harassment.
Read the username policy and ensure your new name does not violate it. Usernames must not:
- be inappropriate, profane, or offensive
- contain libelous, contentious, or non-public information
- be misleading by impersonating other users or implying that you have authority
- be the name of a company, organization, group; or imply that the account is shared with multiple people
- contain emoji, emoticons, or non-language symbols
- contain the # < > [ ] | { } / @ : = characters, among other restrictions
Check that your new username is not already in use by searching for it on Special:CentralAuth. If the name is registered, even on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
If the target name hasn't made any edits to any Wikimedia project, you may request usurpation at meta:Steward requests/Username changes.
Log in with your current username. Requests will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
Place your request here.
- Add your desired username after NEW=.
- Add a reason for the change after REASON=. Requests without a valid reason will not be approved.
- Do not change anything else.
Select Publish changes.
Check back on this page periodically to answer any inquiries regarding your request. Consider watching the page so you can monitor updates. Requests may be closed if there are unresolved queries.

Requests that do not follow these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia, please see courtesy vanishing.

Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

Jenpeng → Penjenbo

Current name: Jenpeng (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Penjenbo (rename user)
Reason: wikipedia asked me to. Jenpeng 16:24, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: You were asked to change your name as your name (and edits) seem to imply that you are editing on behalf of Penguin Books. You are not allowed to edit on behalf of your employer due to our conflict of interest policy. I don't think that changing your name to something still with "pen" in alters that fact, or is much better than your current name. Secretlondon 17:52, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Left a note on talk page as editor has been editing still using the COI username. Secretlondon 17:55, 24 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sn42sTn → 97Tq35

Current name: Ssn42sTn (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: 97Tq35 (rename user)
Reason: Reason for requested renaming.Avoid misattribution Ssn42sTn 02:11, 22 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: This is your problem? Both edits came from your account - someone obviously used your account when you weren't looking - were you using a shared computer? Secretlondon 13:46, 23 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

WilsonjrWikipedia → Wilsonjr

Current name: WilsonjrWikipedia (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Wilsonjr (rename user)
Reason: Name shouldn't have "Wikipedia" in it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by WilsonjrWikipedia (talk • contribs)

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. I can't see anything problematic about the username User:WilsonjrWikipedia though - no official role is implied by this username.... WjBscribe 00:33, 23 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Your current username is fine as far as I am concerned. The username policy is against names that "imply the user is an administrator or official figure on Wikipedia, or of the Wikimedia Foundation" or "Usernames that confusingly refer to a Wikipedia process, namespace, or toolbar item". Names just mentioning wikipedia do neither. Secretlondon 14:09, 23 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with Secretlondon. You can keep it if you like. --Deskana (talk) 10:47, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'd still like it changed, if possible. It's just unnecessary for it to say "wikipedia."

- WilsonjrWikipedia (talk) 00:50, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OK, then you need to request the rename at WP:CHU/U as that name is already taken but can be "usurped" as it has no edits. WjBscribe 16:36, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Nintenman → Nicholaslong20226

Current name: Nintenman (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Nicholaslong20226 (rename user)
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Nintenman 03:12, 23 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Could you give us a reason? Thanks. Secretlondon 14:24, 23 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Phowarthlees → Plumbly

Current name: Phowarthlees (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Plumbly (rename user)
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Phowarthlees 13:00, 23 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Could you give us a reason? Secretlondon 14:27, 23 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fire Star → Bradeos Graphon

Current name: Fire Star (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Bradeos Graphon (rename user)
Reason: I have discovered yet another (to me) low quality fictional character sharing my old username. I’m up to 3 now. The new one amuses me more. Fire Star 火星 07:17, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- On google I've found a few more "Fire Stars", they are all comic book characters or kid's literature. I've found only a few direct references to "Bradeos Graphon", ancient Greek for "slow scribe", which I hope is more adult yet affording at least some opportunity for a smile from a reader. Thanks for your consideration. --Fire Star 火星 19:49, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done --Deskana (talk) 18:03, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Jasu → Jakob Suckale

Current name: Jasu (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Jakob Suckale (rename user)
Reason: change to real name to make wikipedia less anonymous and thereby maybe more credible. Jasu 11:43, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Real-life names have little-to-nothing to do with credibility. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Kacheek!)} 19:52, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done --Deskana (talk) 23:03, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Andy@haynesy.com → Andy Haynes

Current name: Andy@haynesy.com (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Andy Haynes (rename user)
Reason: please excuse my earlier edit - I had forgotten to log in. I wish to change my username to provide some level of protection from spamming Andy@haynesy.com 13:51, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done --Deskana (talk) 23:03, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Prafulla.rawal → Prafulla.Rawal

Current name: Prafulla.rawal (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Prafulla.Rawal (rename user)
Reason: . Prafulla.rawal 09:59, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Note. Moved from WP:CHU/U [1] as target not taken. WjBscribe 16:08, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done --Deskana (talk) 23:03, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Cynrin → A Softer Answer

Current name: Cynrin (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: A Softer Answer (rename user)
Reason: Persistant harassment by vandal. See User:Cynrin/Troll Cynrin 20:31, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A change in user name will only stop the harrassment if my old user page and user talk page would NOT link to the new user page. If there is a link, the vandal could just memorize my new user name and continue the non-stop harrassment. If there is no way to change my user name without linking my old user page to my new, then there is no reason to change names and I will just abandon the user name 'Cynrin'. Cynrin 19:46, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There is a way. Just request that the redirects to your new name be deleted. The checkusers will be happy to oblige. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Kacheek!)} 23:55, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Jdavid2008 → CConnla77

Current name: Jdavid2008 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: CConnla77 (rename user)
Reason: privacy. Jdavid2008 23:26, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sydbot → Sydtron

Current name: Sydbot (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Sydtron (rename user)
Reason: It appears someone pulled a valid entry I made as I put "bot" in my userid, then messaged me to change my name. Sounds like the cold-war, but I guess I should change it. Sydbot 01:54, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Bots are automated processes; you were likely messaged to change this because it's confusing to other editors. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Kacheek!)} 17:16, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Pmupsinep → EverybodyLovesPie

Current name: Pmupsinep (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: EverybodyLovesPie (rename user)
Reason: Into a more appropriate name Pmupsinep 02:04, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Gjsrdh gpjkasf → Rattleurhead

Current name: Gjsrdh gpjkasf (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Rattleurhead (rename user)
Reason: iam requesting my username be changed because it contains to many random characters,and will be blocked unless i change it. Gjsrdh gpjkasf 02:47, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Govind pathak → Govind Pathak

Current name: Govind pathak (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Govind Pathak (rename user)
Reason: wants to capital the p of Pathak. Govind pathak 03:22, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Marlith → Sophinova

Current name: Marlith (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Sophinova (rename user)
Reason: Marlith is entireyly devioid of meaning and lacks originality. Sophinova means "new god of wisdom" a very suitable name for me Marlith ^T/C 03:36, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ellenisia → Habonita

Current name: Ellenisia (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Habonita (rename user)
Reason: This name is connected to my profession too directly and I want more anonymity. Ellenisia 08:22, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Pills4 → 415

Current name: Pills4 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: 415 (rename user)
Reason: Username being traced back to other profiles, viz. last.fm page, etc. Pills4 11:59, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mastervargas → Mvgs

Current name: Mastervargas (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Mvgs (rename user)
Reason: the name mastervargas became my business's name and I don't want it associated with other personal accounts. thank you. Mastervargas 12:18, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. WjBscribe 16:30, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Zerorules677 → ThinkBlue

Current name: Zerorules677 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: ThinkBlue (rename user)
Reason: User has changed their userpage, talk page, subpages and signature to say "ThinkBlue". User has also stated on their userpage that they'd changed their name to ThinkBlue from Zerorules677. Kip Smithers 19:25, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

UrosAbaz → Uros Abaz

Current name: UrosAbaz (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Uros Abaz (rename user)
Reason: 21:56, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Note. Moved from WP:CHU/U [2] as target not taken. — i ^said 22:25, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Al pereira → Al Pereira

Current name: Al pereira (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Al Pereira (rename user)
Reason: to have the exact same username I have in the other wikis (beginning with it.wiki) Al Pereira (talk) 00:29, 28 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Jonathantriff → Jonathan Triff

Current name: Jonathantriff (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Jonathan Triff (rename user)
Reason: Want the username to display properly with the space to avoid confusion. Jonathantriff 01:03, 28 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]