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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
Mosscircle → Moss circle
- Current name: Mosscircle (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Moss circle (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: The name should be 2 words Mosscircle (talk) 13:37, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: Formatted malformed request. Additionally do you want the 'c' in 'circle' to be capitalized (producing 'Moss Circle')? @Kate (talk) 13:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
- Not done No reply, not editing. --Dweller (talk) 12:38, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
Leytonwd → Gonefishing4good
- Current name: Leytonwd (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Gonefishing4good (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: The current name is too close to my real name and is identifiable. Leytonwd 21:20, 29 November 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 21:21, 29 November 2009 (UTC)
- See user's original reason for reference. –Juliancolton | Talk 21:27, 29 November 2009 (UTC)
- I wish to exercise my "right to vanish". Simply retiring isn't enough - I wish to disassociate myself from Wikipedia entirely. As there is no account deletion facility the best I can do is a name change then retirement. I should be grateful if you would action my request which is in good faith. I really have lost patience with Wikipedia and the Wikipedia community, this exchange confirms my feelings. If you wish to block the new username after the name change, please feel free to do so. Leytonwd 22:04, 29 November 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Leytonwd (talk • contribs)
Clerk note: Sorry, but (as stated atop the page) we do not rename accounts that plan to retire after being renamed. May I offer {{retired}} instead? —Mr. E. Sánchez (that's me!)What I Do / What I Say 11:01, 30 November 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: If you wish, we can delete your userpage and user talk page instead. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 04:41, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
- Um, we do allow renames for right to vanish with personally identifiable information, do we not? Or has the policy changed recently, and if so, why? Andre (talk) 02:17, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: I think your reading is accurate, Andre. I left the clerk a message about this, but haven't heard back. --Dweller (talk) 12:39, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
As a result of this, I've tightened the page instructions. Sadly, it's made them [even] longer. --Dweller (talk) 12:49, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
- Someone subsequently created the name on Dec 6. Not sure why or who. I think this user's frustration is justified so I renamed him to Gonefishingforgood. We don't need to wait for the clerk to sign off on it.
Done Andre (talk) 21:33, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
- Someone subsequently created the name on Dec 6. Not sure why or who. I think this user's frustration is justified so I renamed him to Gonefishingforgood. We don't need to wait for the clerk to sign off on it.
Timtaylorgallery → Pxydust247
- Current name: Timtaylorgallery (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Pxydust247 (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: Used name of art patron and blog unknowingly, changing username to general coded login Timtaylorgallery (talk) 10:24, 30 November 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Are you personally closely associated with the Tim Taylor Gallery? --Dweller (talk) 10:35, 30 November 2009 (UTC)
- Here's what I don't understand. If a user's name is inappropriate, you ask them if they're not going to violate COI, and then if they don't respond, you don't change their name. Then they come back in a month or a year and they still have an inappropriate username which might get them blocked on sight. Why not change the name and follow up about the COI as a separate issue? If anything, this kind of rename will reduce the self-promotion. Andre (talk) 18:48, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
- Renaming is courtesy service provided to good-faith, constructive editors. If a user intends to continue promoting their company, despite warnings and perhaps even blocks, they're no longer necessarily in good-standing, and thus we don't have to carry out the rename. Therefore I think Dweller's concerns on COI and spam are valid. –Juliancolton | Talk 18:54, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
- Not done No reply. --Dweller (talk) 12:44, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
Paullywaully88 → Looseslacks
- Current name: Paullywaully88 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Looseslacks (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: somebody else used my account, this also my username for a number of soacial networking sites Paullywaully88 (talk) 22:48, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 22:51, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Please explain what you mean by "somebody else used my account". —Anonymous DissidentTalk 11:07, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
Woozifi → FerencHsu802
- Current name: Woozifi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: FerencHsu802 (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 protect personal information, for I've created lots of account by this name. Woozifi (talk) 02:06, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target account conflicts with SUL. SoxBot (talk) 02:06, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: are you FerencHsu802 on ja.wiki? @Kate (talk) 16:59, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
7107delicious → Dave Gregory
- Current name: 7107delicious (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Dave Gregory (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 am aware with the personal implications of using a real name. I also wish myself to be associated with my family, as they have requested me for a Wikipedia account. And I want myself to be easily recognized at school.Boeing7107isdelicious|SPRiCh miT meineN PiloteN 12:53, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 12:54, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Hello, what do you mean by "they have requested me for a Wikipedia account"? --Dweller (talk) 16:08, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
- My family. - Boeing7107isdelicious|SPRiCh miT meineN PiloteN 02:19, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
- That isn't what Dweller means. Your wording's a bit odd and difficult to understand. Could you explain? -Jeremy (v^_^v Stop... at a WHAMMY!!) 03:20, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
- I certainly can't say whether I'm right, but I read it as "I want to be associated with my family's name, a suggestion they came up with for my Wikipedia account." Useight (talk) 04:14, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
Agree –Juliancolton | Talk 04:19, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
- Yep. I rushed on posting it. - Boeing7107isdelicious|SPRiCh miT meineN PiloteN 05:01, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
- There is currently a thread on ANI (currently here, though it might be archived soon) relating to this user. -- Soap Talk/Contributions 04:39, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
- See also this CHU request from one of the user's other accounts. Yes, there are others. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 05:41, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
- That was my former account. - Boeing7107isdelicious|SPRiCh miT meineN PiloteN 05:55, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
- See also this CHU request from one of the user's other accounts. Yes, there are others. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 05:41, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
- I certainly can't say whether I'm right, but I read it as "I want to be associated with my family's name, a suggestion they came up with for my Wikipedia account." Useight (talk) 04:14, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
- That isn't what Dweller means. Your wording's a bit odd and difficult to understand. Could you explain? -Jeremy (v^_^v Stop... at a WHAMMY!!) 03:20, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
Tonytmusic → Tony T Nguyen
- Current name: Tonytmusic (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Tony T Nguyen (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 wanted to use my real name and create a page on Tony T Nguyen Tonytmusic (talk) 08:58, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 09:00, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Please see WP:COI. Autobiographies on the English Wikipedia are strongly discouraged, as it is almost impossible for a person to write neutrally about themselves. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 10:47, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
Unitedimaging → Superofficechick
- Current name: Unitedimaging (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Superofficechick (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 know whyI was blocked. and understand the correct wiki posting structure and purpose of my Talk Page 64.60.136.2 (talk) 19:40, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:42, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 64.60.136.2 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. –Juliancolton | Talk 21:58, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
Barnypearce → Ukyfouyoiguywuig
- Current name: Barnypearce (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Ukyfouyoiguywuig (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: Own name originally used - want to avoid harrassment Barnypearce (talk) 16:33, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 16:36, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
- Given that your only edit is to this project page, perhaps it would be more efficient to simply discard the old account and resume participation under the desired name? –Juliancolton | Talk 00:53, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
Not done Per clerk. --Dweller (talk) 12:48, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
Mpdelbuono → Shirik
- Current name: Mpdelbuono (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Shirik (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: The original name comes from my real name. While I understood the implications of it upon creation, I'd prefer it changed because many people have regarded it as "unreadable" and difficult to relate to. The newly requested name "Shirik" is what I am known as on IRC so I feel this is a more recognizable name. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. Thanks. Mpdelbuono (talk) 21:18, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 21:21, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
Bureaucrat note: Because the account Shirik already exists on the English Wikipedia, this request belongs at WP:USURP. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 10:26, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
- Shirik2410 (talk · contribs) exists, but "Shirik" does not. –Juliancolton | Talk 17:54, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
- I apologize but as Juliancolton has stated, I don't believe Shirik exists currently. Please correct me if I'm wrong. --Mpdelbuono (talk) 18:05, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
Setu garg → Setu Garg
- Current name: Setu garg (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Setu Garg (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 would like to have my last name start with a capital letter too. Setu (talk) 08:32, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 08:33, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
Chelmsford Theatres → Drama King
- Current name: Chelmsford Theatres (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Drama King (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: We have been recommended a change of username as our current name sounds too much like a company. Chelmsford Theatres (talk) 09:15, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 09:15, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
Not done I am inferring from your use of "we" that a collective is operating this account (or, at least, that one person is operating the account in the capacity of a collective). Wikipedia accounts are for use by one person only, and group editing – especially from an organisation or company – is not tolerated. Per Wikipedia:Account_deletion#Sharing_accounts, I have softblocked the account. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 10:15, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
- Current name: 1Steelhead2 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Paul H. Ford Jr. (SUL reports: old & new) (rename user)
- Reason: 1Steelhead2 (talk) 18:17, 7 December 2009 (UTC)Current name is confusing to readers desiring access to the donation.
- I've reformatted this request, as it was malformed, but you could please confirm that Paul H. Ford Jr. is the correct desired name? –Juliancolton | Talk 18:23, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
EmoryMarketing → WritingPen1209
- Current name: EmoryMarketing (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: WritingPen1209 (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 created a username hurriedly to update information on a Wikipage. I understand the username guidelines now and will adhere. EmoryMarketing (talk) 19:23, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:24, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
Eyesglare → Cinzia
- Current name: Eyesglare (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Cinzia (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: In SUL I am already registered as Cinzia and I am mainly active on it.wiki, only en.wiki and de.wiki were left with this old username, so I would like to change it according to the SUL username, thanks. Eyesglare (talk) 19:23, 7 December 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; Target account conflicts with SUL. SoxBot (talk) 19:24, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
Done SUL claim. MBisanz talk 22:10, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
MR KING-MAN LAI → KINGYEELAI
- Current name: MR KING-MAN LAI (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: KINGYEELAI (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 DON'T NEED WIKIPEDIA ANYMORE MR KING-MAN LAI (talk) 22:00, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
- You have no real edits. Please simply log out if you wish to "retire". –Juliancolton | Talk 22:04, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 22:06, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
English Democrat → Quercus Robor
- Current name: English Democrat (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
- Requested name: Quercus Robor (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: didnt read notes properly. English Democrat (talk) 22:52, 7 December 2009 (UTC)