Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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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

Click here to place a request

LeBaron1 → Alinganster

Current name: LeBaron1 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Alingan (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason:want short id that avoids any use of names, titles, numbers

Bureaucrat note: Moved from WP:CHU/SUL. EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:42, 12 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Your requested username is very similar to an existing username, Alingana. Is there another name you'd be comfortable with? EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:45, 12 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done No response. =Nichalp «Talk»= 14:56, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

dcb0sr → haron C Richardson - Senior Tutor

Current name: Dcb0sr (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Sharon C Richardson - Senior Tutor (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Dcb0sr (talk) 12:55, 14 August 2008 (UTC)want people to know who I am[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 12:57, 14 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: To avoid future renames, I'd like you to state that you understand the dangers of using your real name (as witnessed by another rename request just a bit further down), and that putting temporary titles (such as "Senior Tutor") in usernames generally means you'll want it changed later. Would "Haron C Richardson" work for you? EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:10, 14 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just to check the bureaucrats are aware, I'm pretty sure that the user wants to be Sharon C Richardson - the missing S in the title seems to be a typo. TSP (talk) 20:17, 14 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done No response. =Nichalp «Talk»= 14:58, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Notefju → KH2008

Current name: Notefju (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: KH2008 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I hope my English Version ID = my Chinese Version ID. Notefju (talk) 16:47, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 16:48, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Since you have activated SUL, could you place a confirmation request on zh wiki, and paste the diff here? This is to prevent a bogus request. Thanks! =Nichalp «Talk»= 14:53, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

CURRENT → NEW

Please fill out this template correctly, replacing CURRENT with your current username.
Please fill out this template correctly, replacing NEW with your requested username.
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Alien disclosure group (talk) 23:33, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have noticed i have only placed one CAPITAL on my username. If possible could you ammend my usename to include caps, example.. Alien Disclosure Group. Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Alien disclosure group (talk • contribs) 23:33, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 23:36, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Need the old and new names. Left note for him. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:01, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: This appears to be either a promotional or role account. I suggest renaming to something not as confusing. Maxim (☎) 01:03, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: - just a note: typically, requests this malformed are simply removed, with a note to the user, to prevent the possibility of archival confusion and general disorder with the carrying out of renames. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 13:21, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

" Not done Per above. =Nichalp «Talk»= 14:56, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

stevem1122 → fjerrybee

Current username: stevem1122 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Target username: fjerrybee (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log) (SUL conflicts?)
Datestamp: 19:50, 19 August 2008 (UTC)
For bureaucrat use: Email target username (1) (2)
Stevem1122 (talk) 19:50, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: User "Fjerrybee" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU instead. ClueBot VI (talk) 19:51, 19 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. Maxim (☎) 01:14, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Rename not necessary. Create the new account instead. =Nichalp «Talk»= 14:54, 20 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bagelpizzas → BobPeck

Current name: Bagelpizzas (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: BobPeck (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I hate the name Bagelpizzas. I want my username to be more similar to my real name. Bagelpizzas (talk) 03:28, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 03:30, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done There was a BobPeck account, but it was a vandalism-only account; I've renamed it "BobPeck (rename)", making this a somewhat unofficial usurpation. Perhaps a bit unusual, but oh well. EVula // talk // ☯ // 05:25, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I guess there is no harm in this, but since '(rename)' isn't a generally accepted endtag, it might be best to use '(usurped)' as usual in future, even whilst performing strange usurpations such as this. Not that I intend to instruct the 'crats; just my thoughts. :) —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 09:56, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I used "(rename)" for the Grawp-registered accounts a few days ago. I didn't think "usurped" was the best option, since it wasn't actually usurped (in that it didn't go through the usual channels, because vandals don't deserve the consideration or respect), and "(rename)" is nice and neutral (rather than "(vandal)", which would "taint" the name directly adjacent to the addendum). Hmm. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:16, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Markskitzo → Calpunk

Current name: Markskitzo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Calpunk (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: gives away personal information. Markskitzo (talk) 09:41, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 09:42, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Done The Rambling Man (talk) 10:22, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Goiter Sanchez → Vephthode

Current name: Goiter Sanchez (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Vephthode (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. I want to change it to 'Vephthode' so it is in keeping with the rest of my online work. Goiter Sanchez (talk) 12:02, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 12:03, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Done The Rambling Man (talk) 12:14, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Isabelle08 → Autumn Fall

Current name: Isabelle08 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Autumn Fall (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: A bit more original than Isabelle08. :p Isabelle08 (talk) 16:13, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 16:15, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: User Isabelle08 has been migrated to the unified login system. Renaming it will cause the local user to be detached from the global one. Let us know if this is ok. The Rambling Man (talk) 16:18, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If it's not too much trouble, can you please wait for the global account to be deleted (I placed a request at Meta Wiki). Isabelle08 (talk) 16:25, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No trouble. Just let us know. The Rambling Man (talk) 16:26, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Nilesboltonassociates → Nbaatl

Current name: Nilesboltonassociates (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Nbaatl (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Was asked by Wiki admin's Nilesboltonassociates (talk) 18:00, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 18:03, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Both of these names seem to be associated with this organisation. Please select something which isn't. 18:05, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

Nilesboltonassociates → Nbaatl

Current name: Nilesboltonassociates (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jtbdbs (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Was asked by Wiki admin's Nilesboltonassociates (talk) 18:06, 21 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]