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.

mdtameemkhan → shenge

Current name: Mdtameemkhan (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Shenge (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: 06:41, 19 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: want_to_create_a_new_account_with_old_username Mdtameemkhan (talk) 06:41, 19 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
There is no global account registered for Shenge, however there are 4 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Legobot (talk) 06:50, 19 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

anisprb → anisctgbd

Current name: Anisprb (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Anisctgbd (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: 10:18, 23 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: I'm going to use 1 username "anisctgbd" for all my accounts(gmail,yahoo, skype, odesk etc) to remember & share easily. Anisprb (talk) 10:18, 23 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
There is already a global account registered for Anisctgbd. --Legobot (talk) 10:20, 23 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

HELLO STAGE → HSInfo

Current name: HELLO STAGE (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: HSInfo (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: 12:25, 23 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: My user name did not comply with your rules and I couldn't publish my page. HELLO STAGE (talk) 12:25, 23 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 12:30, 23 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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. Mlpearc (open channel) 00:01, 24 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Chevapdva → Pylorus

Current name: Chevapdva (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Pylorus (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: 13:39, 24 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: I do not want to be linked to the name Chevapdva on wikipedia. I use Pylorus for most of my internet usernames. Chevapdva (talk) 13:39, 24 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.
There is no global account registered for Pylorus, however there are 3 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Legobot (talk) 13:40, 24 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
This rename cannot proceed globally at this time. I notified the local user. You need to file requests at m:SRUC for the dewiki and and cswiki usurps (and the enwiki usurp after a brief period of no more than 7 days for them to object). –xeno^talk 16:00, 24 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Devabroadcast → DEVA Broadcast

Current name: Devabroadcast (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: DEVA Broadcast (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: 10:12, 27 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: We would like create a wiki page for our company where to show all our patents, technology awards and broadcast technology contributions Devabroadcast (talk) 10:12, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 10:20, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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 (t · c · l) 12:09, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

@Devabroadcast: Per the above, and also on the fact that Wikipedia does not allow the use of "shared accounts" -- accounts used by more than one person. If a company wants their employees to edit Wikipedia, each employee must create their own account to edit. Please see our username policy for what we consider acceptable. Also keep in mind that we generally discourage employees from editing an article about their own company (or people editing their own biography), because of the conflict of interest that arises. One more thing -- Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a soapbox or means of promotion. If you're trying to promote yourself or your company, go to our alternate outlets, or use Facebook instead. --k6ka (talk | contribs) 13:26, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

elmotisima → doggypund32

Current name: Elmotisima (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Doggypund32 (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: 02:30, 28 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: I do not like the other username 108.77.221.19 (talk) 02:30, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The request was made by an IP (108.77.221.19 please login to request a name change. --Legobot (talk) 02:40, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Please log in. MBisanz ^talk 05:15, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Peter "George Clooney" Risky → Peter "George Clooney" Risk

Current name: Peter "George Clooney" Risky (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Peter "George Clooney" Risk (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: 04:18, 28 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: Because it just sounds like a better name to me. Peter "George Clooney" Risky (talk) 04:18, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The request was made by [[User:Peter "George Clooney" Risky|]], not Peter "George Clooney" Risky; please login as Peter "George Clooney" Risky to request a name change. --Legobot (talk) 04:20, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Requesting user has been blocked by a CheckUser. --k6ka (talk | contribs) 12:00, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Not done accordingly –xeno^talk 17:56, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Bozoshin → Ruke

Current name: Bozoshin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ruke (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: 05:11, 28 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: My contributions on Wikipedia will be mostly on threads.that the names have a meaning and the New username gives nme a better recognition. Made a mistake at the point of creatinh the account. Its now like a German calling himself American. Ruke is what I am and that is me. Please change the Bozoshin. Wanted to open a new account but I was not allowed Thank you. Bozoshin (talk) 05:11, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.
There is no global account registered for Ruke, however there are 5 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Legobot (talk) 05:20, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Katsuya1234 → Katbot1234

Current name: Katsuya1234 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Katbot1234 (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: 17:50, 28 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: First username has a company name I am not affiliated with, so I didn't want there to be confusion. Thank you. Katsuya1234 (talk) 17:50, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 18:00, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

New name contains 'bot', may be confused with bot account.--Anatoliy (Talk) 18:07, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Fabbredskins 95 → ZekeHam0218

Current name: Fabbredskins 95 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: ZekeHam0218 (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: 23:28, 28 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: Due to personal reasons, I am changing all my usernames to this. It makes it easier for me to remember. Also, I don't like my current username anymore since it has no special meaning to me anymore. ZekeHam0218 23:28, 28 September 2014 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 23:30, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Done globally by User:Ahonc --Legobot (talk) 01:10, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Fernando7 →AmazingGamer 91

Current name: Fernando7 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: AmazingGamer 91 (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: 21:31, 28 September 2014 (EST)
Reason: Fernando7 never sounded too well, plus it contained part of my first name as well. AmazingGamer 91 is my current username on other editor accounts as well. Also last night I saw a user called AmazingGamer 91 change to UltimateGamer 91. See you later.

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 02:40, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Account is not unified, you'll need a local rename. Pmlineditor (t · c · l) 06:09, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Voedin → Chip Wildon Forster

Current name: Voedin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Chip Wildon Forster (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: 02:54, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: I have used the name "Voedin" on other sites and want to preserve my anonymity. "Chip Wildon Forster" is not my real name. Voedin (talk) 02:54, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 03:00, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Done –xeno^talk 03:50, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Electricdisk → Hamtro121

Current name: Electricdisk (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Hamtro121 (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: 03:17, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: My current username is the same as my .com domain name. Didn't realize that violated wiki guidelines when I signed up a long time ago. The new name is generic/random and not associated with anything in particular. Electricdisk (talk) 03:17, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Done –xeno^talk 03:50, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Pmccoltd → JosephLee88

Current name: Pmccoltd (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: JosephLee88 (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: 05:53, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: seems like it is representing a specific company Pmccoltd (talk) 05:53, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 06:00, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Pmlineditor (t · c · l) 06:01, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Yonglaytan → derricktanJCW

Current name: Yonglaytan (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: DerricktanJCW (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: 06:16, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: "Yonglaytan" is my real name and I would like to change it to something else to protect my real identity online. "derricktanJCW" is my online moniker which cannot be traced to my real identity. Please kindly assist. Thank you. Yonglaytan (talk) 06:16, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 06:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Done globally. Pmlineditor (t · c · l) 06:21, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thekingec → TrapGod

Current name: Thekingec (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: TrapGod (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: 10:43, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: I do not wish to use the current name Thekingec (talk) 10:43, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Done —DerHexer (Talk) 10:45, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Simon Alexander Tolhurst → Sir Simon Tolhurst

Current name: Simon Alexander Tolhurst (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Sir Simon Tolhurst (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: 12:36, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: Shorter, simpler & easier, I also do not want my middle name to show anymore. Simon^{How can I help?} 12:36, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 12:40, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Chevapdva → Perfect Introvert

Current name: Chevapdva (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Perfect Introvert (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: 12:54, 29 September 2014 (UTC)
Reason: Tried changing already, but the one I suggested was somehow taken (despite not showing up in the username search). Chevapdva (talk) 12:54, 29 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]