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{{renameuser2| 1=SudoKamma | 2=SudoGhost (Away) }}
{{renameuser2| 1=SudoKamma | 2=SudoGhost (Away) }}
* Datestamp: 22:42, 26 November 2012 (UTC)
* Datestamp: 22:42, 26 November 2012 (UTC)
* Reason: [[User:SudoKamma]] is an away account for [[User:SudoGhost]]. Using Sudo as a prefix for a username [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AListUsers&username=Sudo&group=&limit=50 isn't as uncommon as I thought], so I wanted to change the username to make it more clear that this is an alternative account, to avoid even the appearance of sockpuppetry, and to make it more clear that this is my alternate account. - [[User:SudoKamma|SudoKamma]] <small>([[User:SudoGhost|Sudo]][[User_talk:SudoGhost|Ghost]]'s Away Account)</small> 22:42, 26 November 2012 (UTC)
* Reason: [[User:SudoKamma]] is an away account for [[User:SudoGhost]]. Using Sudo as a prefix for a username [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AListUsers&username=Sudo&group=&limit=50 isn't as uncommon as I thought], so I wanted to change the username to make it more clear that this is an alternative account, to avoid even the appearance of sockpuppetry, and to make it more clear that this is my alternate account. - [[User:SudoKamma|SudoKamma]] <small>([[User:SudoGhost|Sudo]][[User_talk:SudoGhost|Ghost]]'s Away Account)</small> 22:42, 26 November 2012 (UTC) <small>(Just covering my bases by acknowledging with a diff that this is an away account, not someone pretending to be an alternate account) - [[User:SudoGhost|Sudo]][[User_talk:SudoGhost#top|Ghost]] 22:44, 26 November 2012 (UTC)<small>

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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.

Requests

Fogcityrollers → Fog City Rollers

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:10, 23 November 2012 (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. — Frankie (talk) 18:03, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Wow--thank you for getting back to me so quickly! Okay, how about just "SJRollerDerby" as a user name? I've checked it against the list and it's generic enough that it can't be associated with our not-for-profit. Hope that works :) Cheers! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fogcityrollers (talk • contribs) 21:21, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: In your comments, you are constantly refering to yourself as "we". Please note that, per the username policy, each account may be used by only one person, should represent a single person, and may not be shared or transferred among multiple people. Please indicate your agreement to abide by this policy. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 08:50, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

ianfusio → musicbot

editorials. 109.255.159.253 (talk) 23:14, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
 Not done; please select a different username; non-bot accounts should not end in "bot". Also, please log in to your account to make the request. 28bytes (talk) 19:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Jb research → cupofjoe

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 04:12, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: MediaWiki software automatically capitalizes the first letter of all usernames. Sorry. TheSpecialUser TSU 07:09, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hflax → Wordfan

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Jdelung2 → 00000000001

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 04:21, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: If you don't want to use this account or any specific account anymore then why not just leave it? Changing the username will make the username "User:Jdelung2" available for others to take. TheSpecialUser TSU 06:36, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I_Mystic_I → weka

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Reinererlings → gustavedelange

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:10, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: MediaWiki software automatically capitalizes the first letter of all usernames. Sorry. TheSpecialUser TSU 16:15, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

The Anglican Diocese of Texas → AnglicanJohn

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 16:10, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? TheSpecialUser TSU 16:15, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

startwithwhy → meadjm7

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:10, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Midi7 → Miďonek

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for Miďonek, however there is 1 unattached account another wiki. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 18:10, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

SudoKamma → SudoGhost (Away)

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