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.

The hereafter → The persian

Current name: The hereafter (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: The persian (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: 08:03, 6 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I do not like my current name any more. I am much more pleased with the NEW one. Thanks ! The hereafter (talk) 08:03, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 08:06, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: User "The persian" is reserved for a global account. Please login on the fa wiki and leave a message in English on your talk page there. Then post a link to the diff here. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 17:42, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I am going to choose a different username. Please cancel this request. The hereafter (talk) 03:33, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not done due to duplicate request. The other request was fulfilled. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 07:44, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you Nihonjoe ! But I did not duplicate my request , as I already cancelled my first request before making the second one. Once again I thank you. In fact (talk) 09:24, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- It was still a duplicate request as both were here on the page. It's just a matter of semantics. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:55, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Paul Ruet → PR0

Current name: Paul Ruet (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: PR0 (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: 11:32, 6 November 2010 (UTC)
Please fill out this template correctly, replacing STATE A REASON HERE with your reason. Paul Ruet (talk) 11:32, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 11:33, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Please provide a reason for renaming. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 17:45, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

CamsterE → Camster

Current name: CamsterE (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Camster (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: 16:36, 6 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: This is the name I use on other WPs (especially my home WP, fr, and I'd like to merge them into one CamsterE (talk) 16:36, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
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) 16:39, 6 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 07:47, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not done as usurp request has been submitted. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 08:13, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

PrinceMathewAlpy → PrinceMathew

Current name: PrinceMathewAlpy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: PrinceMathew (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: 13:56, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I always wanted this username, but it was already taken. But now I understand from above that the user with this username has changed to something else, so I hope this username is now available. PrinceMathewAlpy (talk) 13:56, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
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) 16:57, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 17:02, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Thank you for your response. Could you please change it to "Prince Mathew" ? Should I place a seperate request? PrinceMathewAlpy (talk) 03:30, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - No, that's too close to the other username. If you want to try usurping it, you need to follow the directions I gave you. Otherwise, you need to pick a different username. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 03:34, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jaschki → ILCS07

Current name: Jaschki (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: ILCS07 (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: 20:06, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Contains portion of actual name. Would prefer username without personal connection. Jaschki (talk) 20:06, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 20:09, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 03:46, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

BUR Barbell → RMallacct

Current name: BUR Barbell (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: RMallacct (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: 21:34, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Inadvertently selected an invalid name. The first time. BUR Barbell (talk) 21:34, 7 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 03:48, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done, though please keep in mind the conflict of interest guidelines. You are expected to abide by them. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 03:49, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Andrew Olivo Parodi → PeacefulPerson2010

Current name: Andrew Olivo Parodi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: PeacefulPerson2010 (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: 05:20, 8 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Privacy concern (real name) and intention of leaving Wikipedia ("Right to Vanish") Andrew Olivo Parodi (talk) 05:20, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 05:24, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: If you wish to vanish, we generally do not take requests for what your account is renamed to. Are you intending to never edit the English Wikipedia again, or are you just wanting to abandon this account for now? ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 05:36, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- The truth is, I now regret that I chose to edit under my real name. I would just like to have another name so as to protect my privacy. Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Andrew Olivo Parodi (talk • contribs) 06:42, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

CATALAI → Catalai

Current name: CATALAI (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Catalai (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: 05:47, 8 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: OLD USER NAME WAS IN CAPITAL LETTERS CATALAI (talk) 05:47, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 05:48, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
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. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 05:56, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Guns-aws → GUNS-AWS

Current name: Guns-aws (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: GUNS-AWS (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: 12:02, 8 November 2010 (UTC)
Please fill out this template correctly, replacing STATE A REASON HERE with your reason. Guns-aws (talk) 12:02, 8 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]