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
Headbomb → Gaetan Landry
- Current name: Headbomb (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Gaetan Landry (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 want to "professionalize" my account. You can't place "User:Headbomb" on business cards without running into old coots who will take this as a sign that you're just some myspace kid. I'm aware of all the consequences and yadda yadda yadda that ensues from using your real name on the internet. Please do not make the rename immediatly, I just want confirmation that it is possible for now (I'd switch sometimes this week if possible); I need to check a few things before switching. Some questions: 1) Will all my userpage and subpages be moved to the new account or would they have to be moved manually? 2) Will all my old account settings be preserved, or do I need to re-enter emails and whatnots? Thanks. Headbomb {ταλκκοντριβς – WP Physics} 04:37, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 04:41, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: To answer your questions: 1) Yes, they will be automatically moved during the rename and, 2) All your settings, watchlist, email, etc. will be preserved. Regards, Javért ☆ 04:42, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Javert is correct. With your questions answered, would you like the rename to be done? —Anonymous DissidentTalk 04:44, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
- Not right now, but sometimes this week. I'll let you know when I'm ready for the switch. Headbomb {ταλκκοντριβς – WP Physics} 04:44, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Further you have over 30,000 edits, which does mean that there is a 50/50 chance a rename will break your account (usually some edits are not re-attributed, sometimes userrights or userpages need to be moved manually) that will require a developer to help fix. Just some knowledge. MBisanz talk 05:11, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
- {{not done}} Headbomb will re-submit when ready. MBisanz talk 05:11, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
- I don't really see a need to "not done" this. Why can't it just sit here until he notes he's ready...? —Anonymous DissidentTalk 07:42, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
- Well I suppose it could wait, I just figured if he is going to wait some indeterminate amount of time, we could clear off this request. MBisanz talk 06:33, 20 September 2009 (UTC)
- I don't really see a need to "not done" this. Why can't it just sit here until he notes he's ready...? —Anonymous DissidentTalk 07:42, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Been a week now, any updates? MBisanz talk 07:06, 26 September 2009 (UTC)
- Further on hold until this Friday. MBisanz talk 14:29, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
Isotype revisited → CBurke
- Current name: Isotype revisited (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: CBurke (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: To avoid the conflict of interest tag appearing on the principal page I have edited, 'Isotype (picture language)'. My previous username is the name of an academic research project (non-commercial) that happens to partly bear the name of its historical subject, Isotype. The article I have contributed as a representative of this project is neutral in tone and serves solely to educate. Unfortunately it triggered an automatic conflict of interest tag, which I did not realize would happen Isotype revisited (talk) 20:28, 20 September 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 20:30, 20 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: It might be possible to get it so that there won't be any CoI tags when you edit that article. I'm not sure how it works; I've never been tagged with it when editing Soap, or when writing the word "soap" into other articles, and likewise I haven't had problems on my alternate account 3centsoap either, even when making edits like this. Would you still want to change your name anyway, even if the edit filter tags could be fixed? -- Soap Talk/Contributions 20:33, 20 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: The tag was added by this user: 98.248.33.198, it doesn't seem to be an automated event. Metty 23:24, 20 September 2009 (UTC)
- I think there might be some confusion here between the edit filter tag and the warning that was placed on Isotype's talk page. I hadn't seen that before, and am not sure what either of them meant when they mentioned tags. -- Soap Talk/Contributions 23:28, 20 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: I don't see a potential COI with the original username.--Unionhawk Talk E-mail Review 18:37, 21 September 2009 (UTC)
- From Isotype revisited (talk) 18:51, 22 September 2009 (UTC): I think that the CoI warning and initial CoI header tag (now removed) on the page Isotype (picture language) were triggered by my username being identical with that of a website in the external links of that page: www.isotyperevisited.org, which has just gone live and so can be checked for its neutrality. I can understand the principle of this, and don't want it to keep happening to me, given that my contributions under this username will generally all pertain to that subject. So it may be advisable to change my username.
Shivnath_thukral → Shivnath_Thukral
- Current username: Shivnath_thukral (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Target username: Shivnath_Thukral (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
- Datestamp: 10:40, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
- For bureaucrat use: SUL report (old • new) | Email target username (1) (2)
ShivnathWiki (talk) 10:40, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming
Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? PmlineditorTalk 10:44, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. PmlineditorTalk 10:44, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
- The real name is already being used. I'd still like to hear a reason, though. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 21:52, 23 September 2009 (UTC)
- Um, current username isn't registered, their username is ShivnathWiki, not Shivnath_thukral MBisanz talk 04:11, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
Schposis → NRB02
- Current name: Schposis (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: NRB02 (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
- Datestamp: 08:09, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
- For bureaucrat use: SUL report (old • new) | Email target username (1) (2)
Schposis (talk) 08:09, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
- Reason:
Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. PmlineditorTalk 08:13, 23 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Please provide a reason for renaming. PmlineditorTalk 08:13, 23 September 2009 (UTC)
Theneonempire → The_Neon_Empire
- Current name: Theneonempire (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: The_Neon_Empire (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: Didn't add in underscores to create spaces. Theneonempire (talk) 09:57, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot (talk) 10:00, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: The rename was done Sept 21, have you tried logging in with the new account? MBisanz talk 12:54, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
Resoft → Alan harris
- Current name: Resoft (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Alan harris (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: company name used Resoft (talk) 16:37, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 16:39, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? MBisanz talk 16:55, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
Note: Requesting user has been blocked by Beeblebrox (talk · contribs). –Juliancolton | Talk 17:04, 25 September 2009 (UTC)
Solutions88 → Capital88
- Current name: Solutions88 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Capital88 (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. Nicolina A. Stewart, CPA, PFS, CLU, ChFC 17:33, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Could you elaborate a reason for renaming? MBisanz talk 18:47, 24 September 2009 (UTC)
- {{done}} Per non-controversial intent. MBisanz talk 14:33, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Please note the new name appears to violate WP:ORGNAME: see capital88.net. DoktorMandrake 02:35, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
- Hrmph, that is annoying, disabling archive to think more. MBisanz talk 02:45, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Blacktaffeta → Alleycat11
- Current name: Blacktaffeta (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Alleycat11 (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: Previous name is also a password.
Blacktaffeta (talk) 10:49, 26 September 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 10:51, 26 September 2009 (UTC)
Done
Ataxia uk → Ataxia UK
- Current name: Ataxia uk (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Ataxia UK (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: Charity name. Ataxia uk (talk) 19:11, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:12, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat 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. The Rambling Man (talk) 19:18, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
WebmastersGroup → Jordi Lopez
- Current name: WebmastersGroup (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Jordi Lopez (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 was using a wrong user name for wikipedia WebmastersGroup (talk) 08:14, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 08:15, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? MBisanz talk 12:02, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
Dutch weismann → Dutch Weismann
- Current name: Dutch weismann (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Dutch Weismann (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. Both first AND last names need to be capitalized per history of Dutch Weisman in magazines, peridocals, press and articles. Dutch weismann (talk) 20:10, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: I am not sure of the context of this requested rename in like of WP:ORGNAME. MBisanz talk 20:11, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
Stubacca → Stuart
- Current name: Stubacca (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Stuart (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'd like to change my username to my real name, and I see it's available. I'd have preferred just Stu, but that's taken. Stu ’Bout ye! 11:08, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot (talk) 11:10, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
- It does? I can't see any contributions or logs. Stu ’Bout ye! 11:48, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? иιƒкч? 12:03, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
- Yeah. I already sign as Stu, and using Stubacca could potentially give away more about me than using Stuart anyway. Stu ’Bout ye! 12:46, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
ElvenAmerican → Christian Benvenuto
- Current name: ElvenAmerican (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Christian Benvenuto (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
Current: ElvenAmerican (I do not edit frequently, so I don't know the usertag trick) New: Christian Benvenuto —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.11.96.2 (talk) 13:57, 1 October 2009 (UTC) Reason: I want something that's more easy to remember, I know the conditions of using a real name on the internet. Yes, I do and will understand it. I've used my realname in several internet forums, and I've become a valued member in such communities. However, I am not a clerk or an adminstrator, so I will leave it to you. I also see that my realname is availiable, but I do not want to create another account in the fear of being accused as a sockpuppeteer. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.11.96.2 (talk) 13:55, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: We can't perform the rename unless you log in as the account. However, you also don't have any real edits (just creating your userpage); you can just as easily register the new account and go about your business. EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:58, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Troijohnson → Troi Johnson
- Current name: Troijohnson (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Troi Johnson (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: Emg12 (talk) 19:52, 26 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. –Juliancolton | Talk 19:02, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Bilal Bhatti → BilalBhatti
- Current name: Bilal Bhatti (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: BilalBhatti (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: Bilal Bhatti (talk) 10:07, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. –Juliancolton | Talk 19:04, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Cowboytools → tatlockt
- Current name: Cowboytools (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Tatlockt (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: Cowboytools (talk) 12:52, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: –Juliancolton | Talk 19:04, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Silkbeddingandmore → Silk_Bedding
- Current name: Silkbeddingandmore (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Silk_Bedding (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: Silkbeddingandmore (talk) 18:40, 28 September 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: –Juliancolton | Talk 19:04, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note:Although the new name is less obviously promotional, it still seems to represent www.silkbeddingandmore.com. See also, promotional material at User:Silk Bedding. DoktorMandrake 22:26, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
- Hrm, block I guess then. MBisanz talk 00:03, 2 October 2009 (UTC)
Rickbeam → Rickey Beam
- Current name: Rickbeam (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Rickey Beam (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: Rickbeam (talk) 17:11, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. –Juliancolton | Talk 19:05, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
DrErikaTS → LisaW24
- Current name: DrErikaTS (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: LisaW24 (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: Editor explained I needed to change user name, I was not well versed in understanding the Wikipedia workings. DrErikaTS (talk) 19:23, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:24, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Done MBisanz talk 22:32, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Efarina → ERIC
- Current name: Efarina (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: ERIC (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. Efarina (talk) 21:06, 1 October 2009 (UTC)I Desire Anonimity
Clerk note: Please provide a reason for renaming. –Juliancolton | Talk 21:43, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
I'm moderately concerned about confusion with Eric (talk · contribs), but not really. MBisanz talk 00:03, 2 October 2009 (UTC)
Diabetestasmania → Diabetes TASMANIA
- Current name: Diabetestasmania (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Diabetes TASMANIA (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: Improve access to contributions by other contributors. Diabetestasmania (talk) 22:32, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 22:33, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Done MBisanz talk 22:36, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
Rubytarbles → SeanCDuffy
- Current name: Rubytarbles (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: SeanCDuffy (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. The new name is my real name. Rubytarbles (talk) 09:28, 2 October 2009 (UTC)