Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

For stewards, global renamers, and clerks
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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.

CMIIM2008 → CMIIM

Current name: CMIIM2008 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: CMIIM (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: 00:51, 18 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: The name for the old user name is now outdated, and when it was created, we believed we would be finished creating the article/page by the end of 2009. CMIIM2008 (talk) 00:51, 18 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 00:54, 18 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Multiple problems here. Both usernames breach our username policy, see above for details. And you have been editing in breach of WP:COI. Please confirm you will stop doing so, or the account will be blocked. --Dweller (talk) 08:58, 18 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Superpi.esa → Superpi.nl

Current name: Superpi.esa (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Superpi.nl (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: 09:46, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: esa is a company Superpi.esa (talk) 09:46, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 09:48, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Are you in any way associated with Super Pi? The Rambling Man (talk) 12:05, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

InsuranceDesigner25 → GreenAndGold25

Current name: InsuranceDesigner25 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: GreenAndGold25 (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: 13:28, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Old username did not comply with Wikipedia's Username policies. InsuranceDesigner25 (talk) 13:28, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 13:30, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Can you assure us that you will not be using Wikipedia as a vehicle for advertising? The Rambling Man (talk) 16:16, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

NCCCOpaul → Pknapp63

Current name: NCCCOpaul (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Pknapp63 (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: 16:24, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: remove organizational affiliation NCCCOpaul (talk) 16:24, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 16:27, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: You are aware of WP:COI (particularly if you are, in any way, affiliated with NCCCO)...? The Rambling Man (talk) 16:29, 19 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wifirush → WiFiRUSH

Current name: Wifirush (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: WiFiRUSH (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: 03:52, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Capital letters as per the logo. Wifirush (talk) 03:52, 20 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 03:54, 20 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Please see our policy regarding conflicts of interest, which you appear to be in violation of. EVula // talk // ☯ // 06:05, 20 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

PeterJJoyce → Brighams

Current name: PeterJJoyce (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Brighams (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: 22:03, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: STATE A REASON HERE - Used my real name. Do not want this to appear. PeterJJoyce (talk) 22:03, 20 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 22:06, 20 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: If we proceed with the rename, a link will be created from your old username to your new one. You only have three edits, so you may want to have me rename your current account to something random and create a new account for your future use. Or I can proceed with the rename. Either way. Useight (talk) 22:28, 20 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jeffrey Hunker → Alhalt-Zerbst

Current name: Jeffrey Hunker (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Alhalt-Zerbst (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: 01:35, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Jeffrey Hunker is my real name Jeffrey Hunker (talk) 01:35, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 01:36, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Please read WP:COI, which you may be in violation of. bibliomaniac 1 5 07:29, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HeldergeovaneBot → Helder.wiki.bot

Current name: HeldergeovaneBot (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Helder.wiki.bot (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: 11:16, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Personal preference HeldergeovaneBot (talk) 11:16, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 11:18, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Usernames may not have "bot" in them unless they are approved bots (see Wikipedia:Bot policy for more details on getting approval). Please select another username. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:06, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This account will not be used here. It is a bot at pt.wikibooks, and the renaming would be just for SUL purposes. Helder (Talk) 21:33, 22 October 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by HeldergeovaneBot (talk • contribs)

Done. WJBscribe (talk) 09:36, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rasishi → Ras Ishi

Current name: Rasishi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ras Ishi (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: 14:29, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
Please fill out this template correctly, replacing STATE A REASON HERE with your reason. Rasishi (talk) 14:29, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 14:30, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not done as this is a duplicate request. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:09, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

CTHDO2010 → Maher.SA

Current name: CTHDO2010 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Maher.SA (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: 19:46, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: To avoid the appearance of any conflict of interest. CTHDO2010 19:46, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:48, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

JDHunter87 → Tactics10

Current name: JDHunter87 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Tactics10 (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: 22:20, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: didn't realize the username is attributed to each edit; want to conceal my identity more. Bridge87 22:20, 22 October 2010 (UTC)
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 22:21, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: If I rename you, a permanent log record will show the connection between the two accounts. If this is acceptable, I'll go ahead with the rename. Or, if you prefer, you can simply create a new account and have me rename your current account to something random. Useight (talk) 22:33, 22 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Response: I think the latter sounds better; I have a new account, so you can just rename the JDHunter87 one to something random. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Timeposter (talk • contribs) 13:52, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hamish Griffin → Homan's Copse

Current name: Hamish Griffin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Homan's Copse (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: 08:33, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I am board of my old name Hamish Griffin (talk) 08:33, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 08:36, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Useight (talk) 16:20, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Netherworld → Nether Space

Current name: Netherworld (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Nether Space (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: 08:36, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I registered yesterday with an erroneous -as in non representative- name as I didn't have access to my files Netherworld (talk) 08:36, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 08:39, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Please clarify. Representative of what? Useight (talk) 16:22, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

User response: Representative of an events space. Netherworld is often associated with Underworld, magic, video games.

Ituqms → Andrewdhobson

Current name: Ituqms (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Andrewdhobson (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: 08:58, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: old name included acronym of organisation Ituqms (talk) 08:58, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 09:00, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Festivalphoto → ConcertsandFestivalphotos

Current name: Festivalphoto (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: ConcertsandFestivalphotos (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: 11:22, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Because my earlier name was a companyname Festivalphoto.net (talk) 11:22, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 11:24, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: New username is not much better, please request another. Also, you'll need to alter your signature. Useight (talk) 16:25, 23 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]