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* {{User:SoxBot/CHU|noerror}} [[User:SoxBot|SoxBot]] ([[User talk:SoxBot|talk]]) 12:36, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
* {{User:SoxBot/CHU|noerror}} [[User:SoxBot|SoxBot]] ([[User talk:SoxBot|talk]]) 12:36, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
:{{Done}}. Usernames starting in lowercase are not technically feasible. You are able to use {{tl|lowercase}} in your userspace for aesthetic purposes, though. —<strong>[[User:Anonymous Dissident|<span style="font-family:Script MT Bold;color:DarkRed">Anonymous Dissident</span>]]</strong>[[User_talk:Anonymous Dissident|<sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:Gray">Talk</span></sup>]] 15:15, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
:{{Done}}. Usernames starting in lowercase are not technically feasible. You are able to use {{tl|lowercase}} in your userspace for aesthetic purposes, though. —<strong>[[User:Anonymous Dissident|<span style="font-family:Script MT Bold;color:DarkRed">Anonymous Dissident</span>]]</strong>[[User_talk:Anonymous Dissident|<sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:Gray">Talk</span></sup>]] 15:15, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

: Thank you very much!


=== MissMon → Hjärter ===
=== MissMon → Hjärter ===

Revision as of 15:20, 13 August 2009


Changing username/Simple
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This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including stewards) can consider and carry out, requests to rename accounts to usernames that are not yet taken on any Wikimedia project. While global renamers carry out renames, other users (including bots) help by "clerking" the mechanics of this process. If you wish to help as a clerk, please read the linked page carefully.
Instructions
For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia,
please see courtesy vanishing.

Once you have decided on the name you would like:

  1. Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
  2. Check to make sure this username is not already in use. Do this by searching for the name here. If the name appears in the results, even if on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
  3. Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
  4. Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
  5. Click here to place your request.
    • Add your desired username after NEW=
    • Add a reason for the change after REASON=
    • Do not change anything after CURRENT=
  6. Make sure that you have spelt your desired name correctly, including capitalization and spacing. Save the page. If your request is submitted malformed, please remedy it according to this page.
  7. Check back on this page periodically to answer any questions that may arise regarding your request. Please be patient. It may take a few days for your request to be completed. If you do not answer any questions, your request may be declined due to no response.
  8. Once your request has been completed, please do not remove or change your request. It will be archived automatically by a bot.
  • Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.


Important Notes After you are renamed...
  • Due to technical limitations, usernames may not start with a lowercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference.
  • Underscores and spaces are considered identical by the MediaWiki software.
  • Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy.
  • Please understand the implications of using your real name before requesting a name change to it.
  • ... your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited.
  • ... your userpage and any subpages will be moved to the new name automatically. Please do not attempt to move them yourself.
  • ... links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be left behind to your new userpage.
  • ... your request will be automatically moved to the archives in the interest of transparency.


Current requests

rocknroll714 → el3ctr0nika

  • Reason: I quit using "rocknroll714" a while ago and all my accounts are now "el3ctr0nika" across the entire web. I'd like to update it for consistency. Not to mention all of those accounts link to my Wikipedia user page as my website URL. Please :) Also, is lowercase possible? If not, uppercase is fine Rocknroll714 (talk) 15:05, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]


 Done. Usernames starting in lowercase are not technically feasible. You are able to use {{lowercase}} in your userspace for aesthetic purposes, though. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 15:15, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much!

MissMon → Hjärter


 Done —Anonymous DissidentTalk 15:17, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mattlobato → Matt_Lobato


Koen Van Caekenberghe → Vcaeken

 Clerk note: 1) What does RTV stand for? 2) The username Vcaeken has uploaded an image that is similar to something that you would do (looking at your contributions). Is Vcaeken your own account? King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 00:34, 1 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: "RTV" stands for "Right to vanish" →javért stargaze 00:36, 1 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: And how is RTV a valid reason? Pmlineditor  Talk 17:04, 6 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Bureaucrat note: Too much ambiguity here. I have emailed the user asking them to return to this page. I propose that if no more is heard by Friday, this is marked not done. --Dweller (talk) 09:52, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pbharvey → Waterworn

HeritageCommission → Jamiesheritage

 Bureaucrat note: I'm hesitant to perform the rename, as it still contains "heritage", which is a cornerstone to all your edits. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:50, 6 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Evula, I'm a little more relaxed on it, as it's no longer a group name, but an area of interest. Interested in another crat opinion. --Dweller (talk) 09:59, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
It would certainly be better if if didn't contain the word "heritage"... WJBscribe (talk) 19:49, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Luis bracho 15 → Chane 815

Ldejong → lhuisken

 Bureaucrat note: What is the reason for your requested renaming? EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:09, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

FireJackey → KaiesTse

 Bureaucrat note: Renaming will remove enwiki from your SUL account; are you sure you want to separate this account from your main account? (the Chinese Wikipedia) EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:21, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Must I request at all project?FireJackey (talk) 16:28, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, you'd have to make requests on all the projects you're active on. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:34, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
...Unless those projects do not have local bureaucrats, in which case you are required to lodge a request with the Stewards. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 22:00, 11 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

FjBot → KtBot

 Bureaucrat note: No evidence that you're the bot owner; please use the account to make this request. EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:56, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
FireJackey FjBot (talk) 16:19, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 On hold This rename request is related to the one above it, so I'm holding off on it until the other gets resolved. EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:35, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Prajwal.theking → Prajwal21

 Bureaucrat note: Can you verify that commons:User:Prajwal21 is you? EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:23, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Roxthesox → Rkshastri

 Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using personal information closely related to your WP:REALNAME? EVula // talk // ☯ // 20:27, 10 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

KKEmarketing → Expanding the Vision

Could I change my user name to Stacy Maureen? It's not my real name. —Preceding unsigned comment added by KKEmarketing (talk • contribs) 13:12, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment This user was asked to change their username two weeks ago, chose to ignore that request and carried on spamming at "their" article. They are now indef spamusername blocked. – B.hotep •talk• 13:24, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

LieToMeScoop → WebKate

SeabEnergyLtd → Lloyd Scott

 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Pmlineditor  Talk 09:02, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Metaledgeinc06 → Easttexas1978

Note: This user went right back to promoting themselves after they were unblocked. Triplestop x3 16:43, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: Per Triplestop, do you understand that WP:SPAM and WP:COI are applicable no matter what your user name is? →javért chat 16:45, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I feel that some articles on wikipedia need to go through the same issues as mine. Some are blatant self promotion and are not flagged for "Speedy Deletion" (Metaledgeinc06 (talk) 18:25, 12 August 2009 (UTC))[reply]

At the moment, I'm more minded to restore the block than to rename you. If you are renamed, will you continue to write about "Metaledge Records"? WJBscribe (talk) 19:43, 12 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ogenix → Craighd

 Done – but be aware that WP:COI and WP:NPOV applies regardless of username. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 09:22, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Evan Klein Photgrapher → Evan Klein Photographer

Mgillfr → Gill Giller Gillerger

 Done —Anonymous DissidentTalk 09:18, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Zapfin → Bunda1623

Burayb100 → Bbbnbbb

 Done —Anonymous DissidentTalk 12:43, 13 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

RuleOfThe9th → KidzaniaLiverpool

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