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Simple username changes

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


Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Read the username policy and ensure your new name does not violate it. Usernames must not:
  3. 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.
  4. Log in with your current username. Requests will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
  5. 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.
  6. Select Publish changes.
  7. 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.


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Completed and rejected requests will automatically be archived into one of the pages below.

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For stewards, global renamers, and clerks

Only stewards and global renamers have the authority to approve or decline requests. Requests are automatically clerked by a bot, but occasionally human intervention is required, particularly for malformed requests. If you would like to help out with clerking, please see Wikipedia:Changing username/Assistance.

Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

Cojohnny →

 Clerk note: What do you want to be renamed to? WjBscribe 00:42, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done --Deskana (talk) 01:16, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Zeus Master → RVPuser234

Comment- Zeus Master is comprehensible. RVPuser234 isn't. What do we call you for short? RVP or 234? Your call, however. --Rodhullandemu (please reply here - contribs) 00:21, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: I'm concerned about this. You have gone straight into editing templates and you've been fiddling with bot stuff. I don't think this is your first account and I'm getting bad vibes. I'm going to sleep on this I think Secretlondon 02:33, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

News36 → News 36

 Bureaucrat note: This is the name of your tv /radio station? Secretlondon 01:14, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User has no edits (deleted or otherwise) outside this request. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 01:20, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done --Deskana (talk) 01:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Graham MIlner → Graham Milner

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 203.190.196.72 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Qst 15:38, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done --Deskana (talk) 01:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

PhilReade2390 → 1977

 Clerk note: Please provide a reason for requesting this rename. Qst 13:21, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: You can (probably) just go and make the new name. However I note that you've only been editing onBrian Reade, a relation? You should read our conflict of interest policy. Secretlondon (talk) 00:44, 17 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thierry.salmon → Thierry.salmon

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 83.182.168.188 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Qst 17:27, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: - Do you wish to be renamed Thierry Salmon, if so, please change it. Thanks. Rudget 17:41, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: All wikipedia usernames start with a capital letter. Secretlondon 02:27, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Note the current second name request, and then look at the diff. Thanks, Rudget 20:27, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Could you link to the diff next time - otherwise I'm not sure your clerking has much use.. -- Secretlondon (talk) 22:25, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Your comment is harsh, Secretlondon. The users here volunteer their time to assist the Bureaucrats in their duties - constructive criticism is infinitely preferable to posts like that. Anthøny 22:38, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, being the one to point this out on IRC, I must echo what AGK says. Rudget is a new (well not new, but new-ish) clerk, he may make the odd mistakes; but we all do — please keep criticism constructive. Like AGK said, we are here to assist bureaucrats like you - you shoudl not be treating us like this, or it would make renames harder for crats here. Qst 22:42, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
He gives people lots of false information and isn't that helpful. I agree my comment was harsh, but his comment was abrasive too. I am not going to say anything about the nest of vipers that are the wretched Wikipedia IRC channels.. Secretlondon (talk) 23:01, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Could I ask where I have provided false information? Rudget 11:53, 17 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done --Deskana (talk) 01:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dimensionzero → Liquidrecords

 Clerk note: Request from administrator C.Fred (talk · contribs) is here. ( arky ) 03:02, 18 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: You were asked to change your name because of a conflict of interest with Dimension Zero, an article you have been editing and have been complaining about trademarks over. It is very clear you have a conflict of interest over it. I guess that Liquid records is the name of the record label, probably your employer. Obviously I am not going to rename you to another conflict of interest name, and we don't want people using wikipedia for promotion regardless. Secretlondon (talk) 04:16, 18 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Bloodthirsty bloodthirsty hippos → Bloodthirsty, Bloodthirsty Hippos

 Clerk note: Requester is username-blocked by SQL; this request will not affect the block. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 06:37, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Obviously staying blocked as it's the same name. Secretlondon (talk) 14:02, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Tff dot com → Tff updates

 Bureaucrat note: It also seems to reference a web site you work for and who you are editing for. You need to read out conflict of interest policy and our policy on role accounts. If you get renamed it'll be to something unconnected to your employer. Secretlondon (talk) 07:19, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Malayaliyan → PriyaK

 Bureaucrat note: This is your second rename? If I do rename you again I won't do it a third time, you'll be stuck with this one. Secretlondon (talk) 07:33, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Tahirjadoon → Bagnotarwiki

 Bureaucrat note: I'm a bit concerned that your chosen name could look like a role account, especially since you've been editing Bagnotar. Could you come up with something that doesn't imply any official status? Secretlondon (talk) 07:36, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Finchesforever → Charmcharm

What's the connection between you and User:Boygirlparty? Secretlondon (talk) 07:43, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Adistan → Adi_Stan

 Clerk note: Sorry but it isn't possible to have that symbol in a Wikipedia username - the software treats it as a space. Would you like a space? WjBscribe 01:00, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Might be possible to do it like User:А did. --Chris 09:32, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Petercdmulcahy → Omaolcataigh

The Great Wrestling Fan → Mark Linton

Turd the Borg → Trud the Borg

TheCoolestDude → AccordionBandit

Webcasting → Csalomonlee

 Clerk note: Fixed malformed request. However, user has no contributions (deleted or otherwise) outside this request.-Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 23:33, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

AllPeople → Metissage

Curt Wilhelm VonSavage → Cirt

BrianWalker → Docboat

Jack-O-Roe → Jack-A-Roe

  • Current name: Jack-O-Roe (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: Jack-A-Roe (rename user)
  • Reason: I just registered yesterday and I wanted to use the name Jack-A-Roe because it's one of my favorite songs, but it was not accepted - the system said it was too similar to an existing user, "Jackaroe". The registration page told me to ask an administrator for help, so I am making this request. It looks like the other user, Jackaroe, has not made any edits since it was registered a year ago. Also it's not exactly the same as the name I want to use, Jack-A-Roe, which is why I am requesting here instead of the usurp page. Thanks for your help. Jack-O-Roe (talk) 05:56, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: An administrator can create the account for you at Wikipedia:Request an account. Cheers! ( arky ) 19:33, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
That has now been done, so this request no longer applies. Tra (Talk) 17:21, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Scc_epeople → SCCePeople

 Clerk note: This is the requester's first edit. ( arky ) 19:31, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Robotam → Robrotam


Wilibebear → Wilibe Bear

 Clerk note: Provide a reason, please. Further, requester has only one mainspace contribution. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:49, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Kristobish → Rolls66

Sefidari → Sfdrhc

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 87.223.132.74 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. ( arky ) 20:26, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Billycook3 → IMACusa

Ar_joe → Arjoe

Renamemeplease → Verità

 Clerk note: There might be a question of impersonation if this request is done as Verita (talk · contribs) is active. Further, requester has no contributions (deleted or otherwise) outside this request. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Verità means "truth" in Italian. Renamemeplease (talk) 20:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
And what bearing does this have on the request? Your requested name falls under criterion 1 ("Confusing usernames") as it is similar to that of an active user almost to the letter. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 20:19, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Natalinasmpf → La goutte de pluie

W0103411 → Richard David Ramsey

Sefidari → Sfdrhc

Sosdude100 → Zach_Wehrmann23

 Clerk note: Changing your username will not change your passord, to do so - go to Special:Preferences. This account should be blocked, as it is role account. This request will almost certainly be declined. —Qst 14:36, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I don't think it is a role account, and I can't see a reason to block offhand, but I think the simple solution is for the user to create the requested account, given the low number of edits. I don't think anyone requested the password be changed. Steve block Talk 16:29, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fire Monkey → SKYNET X1000

 Clerk note: It is allowed, but advised against in re archived discussions. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:12, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Understood, if the username gets changed to the requested name SKYNET X1000 i'll leave the old discussions alone if it's against the rules, since i really don't want to get into trouble, by the admin staff... Fire Monkey (talk) 19:48, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Asiahouse → Asia House

 Clerk note: - Requesting user has made little or no edits outside this request. Rudget.talk 20:15, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Name's too similar; thus he cannot register the requested username. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:10, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User has been blocked indefinitely by AJMS as the name is that of an organization the account seems to be working for (see deleted contributions). This rename request will not affect the block. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 20:14, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mikemartello → Mike Martello

 Clerk note: User's second edit; first was to the user's own userpage. 哦, 是吗?(User:O) 00:23, 23 November 2007 (GMT)
The name is too similar; thus he cannot register the requested username. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:08, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sosdude100 → Zach_Wehrmann23

Splodgeyrog → Blahblahblah

 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. —Qst 21:48, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OsamaKBOT II → OKBot II

Jill Clark 1000 → Clark 1000

 Clerk note: Please provide a reason for requesting this rename. Thank you, —Qst 15:40, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wilibebear → Wilibe Bear

 Clerk note: Please provide a reason for this requested rename. Thank you, —Qst 15:39, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yezi.zhang → Yezi.zhang

 Not done. The first letter of your username has to be upper case, due to the software we use for this website. --Deskana (talk) 19:50, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Staka2ont → Staka

 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. —Qst 22:32, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

FireForEffect → Caje47

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. -- LAX 05:51, 24 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dr.Bonner → Young fogey

 Clerk note: I have formatted the request. ( arky ) 03:46, 24 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. ( arky ) 03:49, 24 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Forup → MSLF

Sean Kass → Snk3851

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 71.167.46.171 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. -- LAX 05:55, 24 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Roypalacios → Roy Palacios


PeterMarkSmith → 171046

AprilFool in Narrenschiff → AprilFool