Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple
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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.
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Current requests
Vads.ac.uk → Miffydesign
- Current name: Vads.ac.uk (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Miffydesign (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 have discovered that use of domain names in user names is prohibited. Sorry! This wasn't intended as advertising but to identify me as from vads (i.e. help to track source of the info I intend to provide about artists and designers) Thank you for your help. 62.56.48.235 (talk) 11:14, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Request was made by ip 62.56.48.235, instead of the original account. Old username is currently blocked. SoxBot (talk) 11:15, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: From his talk page I think we can assume the IP is him, but given his comments there, I do not know if a rename would solve all of the problems that resulted in a block. MBisanz talk 19:25, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Please log in with your account and confirm it is you. Kingturtle (talk) 21:58, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
growwealthquickly → vincewbaker
- Current name: Growwealthquickly (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Vincewbaker (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. Growwealthquickly (talk) 23:01, 16 August 2009 (UTC)the other username was suggested to be to gimicky
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 23:03, 16 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? MBisanz talk 02:31, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Modloft → Furniture.Loft
- Current name: Modloft (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Furniture.Loft (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: Wikipedia suggested a change to avoid commercial associations. Furniture.Loft (talk) 14:38, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot (talk) 14:39, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: The username you have selected still appears to be commercial. And as you have made no GFDL-significant edits, please just register a new account under a different name, but one that is certainly not promotional in anyway. For more information on this, please read WP:ORGNAME. The Rambling Man (talk) 15:16, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Joshlind → JoshLind
- Current name: Joshlind (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: JoshLind (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: Differentiate between first and last name. Joshlind (talk) 02:29, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 02:30, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Are you JoshLind on Wikiquote? bibliomaniac15 04:37, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Missparsotam → MissMagic
- Current name: Missparsotam (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: MissMagic (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: current username too personal 137.158.152.209 (talk) 08:53, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Request was made by ip 137.158.152.209, instead of the original account. SoxBot (talk) 08:54, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Please log in to file your request. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 12:33, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Scholarcentric → Dropout Prevention
- Current name: Scholarcentric (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Dropout Prevention (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.conflict with username policy - group name Scholarcentric (talk) 15:17, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot (talk) 17:00, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Is "Dropout Prevention" also your username? Cheers, I'mperator 13:41, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Not done As you don't have any edits, you can simply make a new account instead of renaming this one. Angela. 17:57, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
CitizensMedia → whistlercitizen
- Current name: CitizensMedia (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Whistlercitizen (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. CitizensMedia (talk) 17:44, 18 August 2009 (UTC)whistlercitizen
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 17:45, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: This request is malformed; please properly fill out the parameters, and provide a reason for renaming. –Juliancolton | Talk 19:39, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: He probably wants "whistlercitizen". -- Soap Talk/Contributions 19:42, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: I've "fixed" the request. Hopefully, I got it right, but, in case I got the wrong target, he can always change it. I'm also guessing that the reason is just preference, based on the lack of reason. Cheers, I'mperator 23:39, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Not done As no reason was given and you don't have any non-reverted edits, you can simply make a new account instead of renaming this one. Angela. 17:58, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
Joel_Lindley → Joel_Kirk
- Current name: Joel_Lindley (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Joel_Kirk (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: My legal name is Joel Kirk, and I want my page to reflect that until I choose to go anonymous. Joel Lindley (talk) 19:20, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Old username is currently blocked. SoxBot (talk) 19:21, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Once you've revealed your legal name, you're not gonna be able to go anonymous. Log actions will permit those who have an interest in fonding you to do so. -Jeremy (v^_^v Tear him for his bad verses!) 19:45, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Wkkiinput → Wikkiinput
- Current name: Wkkiinput (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Wikkiinput (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: New name is more meaningful and what I had originally meant to have. Mistake happened during typing. WkkiSupporter (talk) 19:26, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:27, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: The username WkkiSupporter (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions.. Additionally, please be clear on what account you want renamed to what. The account WkkiSupporter (talk · contribs), which you used to post here but didn't list in the request, has only one edit, to here only. Have you considered just starting a new account with the name you want? -- Pakaran 21:19, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
1st4bedding → Pjsanders
- Current name: 1st4bedding (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Pjsanders (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: 1st4Bedding is a company name 1st4bedding (talk) 20:54, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 20:57, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? -- Pakaran 21:16, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Jaaamesmartin → NVSBLmonster
- Current name: Jaaamesmartin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: NVSBLmonster (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: Current username is lame. Jaaamesmartin (talk) 14:14, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 14:15, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: It appears that NVSBLmonster was registered earlier today. I'm assuming this is you. Do you still want Jaaamesmartin to be renamed to NVSBLmonster? —Anonymous DissidentTalk 14:34, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
East River Heights → Elle Boroughs
- Current name: East River Heights (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Elle Boroughs (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. Afraid I violated the policy of using a neighborhood name. —Preceding unsigned comment added by East River Heights (talk • contribs) 16:09, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 16:12, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? -- Avi (talk) 17:51, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Lorensbergs → Pcbooking
- Current name: Lorensbergs (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Pcbooking (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. more generic —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lorensbergs (talk • contribs) 13:24, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot (talk) 13:27, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Please provide a reason for renaming. Pmlineditor Talk 15:26, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. Pmlineditor Talk 15:26, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
- It may not be promotional if the user's last name is booking. This username is not specifically prohibited in WP:U since it's only a possibility it might be promotional. The only edit lorensbergs has made has been to this page, so it's impossible to tell if it's really promotional. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 08:05, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Not done Only significant edit to this page; just create the username you want. If it is promotional they should show their true colors then. bibliomaniac15 23:28, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Scorpaen → P2theAtrick
- Current name: Scorpaen (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: P2theAtrick (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: no longer using this compromised nickname Scorpaen (talk) 21:57, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Old username does not exist. SoxBot (talk) 22:00, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note:P2theAtrick was already created in (last) February. Is that you? Cheers, I'mperator 22:01, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Bhartiaxaxagi → Bhartiaxagi
- Current name: Bhartiaxaxagi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Bhartiaxagi (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: wrongly used xa twice in the user name, the name of the company is bharti axa gi. Bhartiaxaxagi (talk) 06:56, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 06:57, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. Please also read the conflict of interest policy. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 08:08, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Not done per above. bibliomaniac15 23:27, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Shady Leprechaun → A little insignificant
- Current name: Shady Leprechaun (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: A little insignificant (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: Friend requested that I change it back. Indecision 2009!. Shady Leprechaun (talk) 13:49, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Although the requested username exists, the user has not made any contributions to Wikipedia. Therefore, you can place a request to usurp the username at WP:USURP. SoxBot (talk) 13:51, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Your name was changed on 18 August 2009. A username change should not be considered lightly. Could you give us some more detail about why you want to change your name back, and make sure that it's a final decision? bibliomaniac15 23:26, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Charity Trustee Networks → Umbrella Organisation
- Current name: Charity Trustee Networks (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Umbrella Organisation (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. do not wish to write about charity trustee networks anymore Charity Trustee Networks (talk) 15:57, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. →javért breakaway 15:59, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Not done per above. bibliomaniac15 23:24, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
S.irby → Sfm2009
- Current name: S.irby (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Sfm2009 (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: mistakenly entered wrong username S.irby (talk) 16:06, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot (talk) 16:21, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: The username S.irby (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions. Vicenarian (Said · Done) 19:16, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
Not done You have no significant contributions outside this one; just create the name you want. bibliomaniac15 23:23, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
SockpuppetWG → SockmonkeyGee
- Current name: SockpuppetWG (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: SockmonkeyGee (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: Appearance to be a puppet. SockpuppetWG (talk) 04:07, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 04:09, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
RebelMPVer → Solarious
- Current name: RebelMPVer (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Solarious (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: My original name is the name of my club and feel it is in contravention of your naming policy. RebelMPVer (talk) 11:53, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and while it has no edits, the user requesting it is too new to usurp an account. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot (talk) 11:54, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
Not done Please choose a different username that is not already in use, or see WP:USURP. Angela. 18:05, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
Lotsofinterviews → SquirrelLad
- Current name: Lotsofinterviews (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: SquirrelLad (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: breaks a rule Lotsofinterviews (talk) 18:21, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Are you trying to change from User:Lotsofinterview or from User:Lotsofinterviews (with the "s")? ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 19:30, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Changed the request to User:Lotsofinterviews as it appears that User:Lotsofinterview doesn't exist. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 19:32, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
Extermino → CFisher
- Current name: Extermino (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: CFisher (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: My current username misrepresents me. I want a username that is closer to my real name. Extermino (talk) 20:55, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Or a username which is close to your real name? ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 21:02, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
Drew R. Smith → Andrew Wiggin
- Current name: Drew R. Smith (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Andrew Wiggin (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: Fresh Start. Tried CHU/U for peter wiggin, but his one edit was GFDL significant, so I'll go with my second choice. - Drew Smith What I've done 02:46, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: This account, while it has no log actions or edits, does exist as well. Would you like to choose another name, or would you prefer to move this to WP:USURP? t'shael the sockTalk to my master 02:53, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
- How about Ender Wiggin? Here's the Contribs and Logs - Drew Smith What I've done 03:02, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
- Exists as well and would also have to go through WP:USURP. t'shael the sockTalk to my master 03:06, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
- Aha! Found one. User:Ender the Xenocide, which doesn't Exists - Drew Smith What I've done 03:11, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
- Exists as well and would also have to go through WP:USURP. t'shael the sockTalk to my master 03:06, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
- How about Ender Wiggin? Here's the Contribs and Logs - Drew Smith What I've done 03:02, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
Ealexb → DoctorE
- Current name: Ealexb (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: DoctorE (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: no company name. Ealexb (talk) 05:48, 23 August 2009 (UTC)