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* Requested name: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Listusers&group=&username=avery136&limit=1&offset=0 avery136] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ARenameuser&oldusername=cmcarthu&newusername=avery136 change username])
* Requested name: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Listusers&group=&username=avery136&limit=1&offset=0 avery136] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ARenameuser&oldusername=cmcarthu&newusername=avery136 change username])
* Reason: Privacy reasons. -- [[User:Cmcarthu|Wiuser]] 19:35, 14 February 2007 (UTC)
* Reason: Privacy reasons. -- [[User:Cmcarthu|Wiuser]] 19:35, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

{{renameuser|Karim_Prince_1|Karim_Prince|created original name but the login never completed, resulting in a null password. Check the user creation log and you'll see that this was created minutes later. I don't want a 1 in front of my name.}}

Revision as of 23:09, 14 February 2007


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

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.


DarthCrap → Scottie_Too_Hottie7

iNVERTED → Keiji

 Clerk note: That name is taken and has edits, please see Special:Contributions/Keiji. Luna Santin 08:11, 5 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
hmm, I noticed that after I requested this. Oh well, I'm cancelling my request then. ~ Keiji (iNVERTED) (Talk | Contribs) 19:52, 5 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done as cancelled. --Durin 14:27, 6 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thomasdo90 → aznismyname2367

  • Please see step 3 in the "Process" section above where it says "Be sure that you are logged in to the relevant account. For security reasons, bureaucrats will not effect a name change if the request comes from an unauthorized user or an IP address." We can not process requests from an IP to change a username. You must be logged in. I recognize that the account is indefinitely blocked and thus you can not make the request here while logged in. If you place a message on your talk page while logged in under that account (you can still edit your talk page while blocked), I will unblock you long enough to allow the change request to be made here. Thanks, --Durin 15:34, 6 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done see later request. --Durin 14:34, 7 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fredlin → FredLin

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:22, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

winnmike → hillpet

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:21, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fascistkokomo → KokomoNYC

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:24, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Ramseyk → Kelly_Ramsey

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:25, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Adanadhel → Adanedhel

We already have a User:Adanedhel. Unless this is you, please choose another name. Warofdreams talk 13:37, 8 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

--86.43.79.253 12:28, 7 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done see later request. --Durin 14:33, 7 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Stefan_heinzmann → Stefan_Heinzmann

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:26, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Frankmannion→ Jackbootsfan

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:25, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Neildodgson → Neil_Dodgson

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:28, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

br2387 → barryob

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:28, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Zzymurgy → PabloZ

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:29, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mickfinn → MickFinn

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:29, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sys_Hax → TechnoFaye

  • Current name: Sys_Hax (talk • contribs)
  • Requested name: TechnoFaye (change username)
  • Reason: When I got my CS degree, "hacker" meant "Jedi". Now it means "criminal". I have been treated suspiciously (not on WP), and received an ugly email. I am changing this ID on all sites. Like the the Jedi, the True Hackers have been reduced to a mere handful spread throughout the galaxy. -- Sys Hax 08:25, 8 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:29, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

SarahK88 → Garden_Page

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:29, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wishnuaji → Wishnu_Aji_Prabowo

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:32, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

ThePeg → Pegasus1000

  • Current name: ThePeg (talk • contribs)
  • Requested name: Pegasus1000 (change username)
  • Reason: Am trying to homogenise all the different sites I operate on on the internet under one username. ThePeg was a very early name I used. Everywhere else I use the name Pegasus. I would like to be able to bring all my different names together under Pegasus. It also fits more with the kind of article and I write and sites I operate on. Hope its possible. -- ThePeg 16:49, 8 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:32, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

JChap2007 → ObiterDicta

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:33, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mapkid13 → DGS43825

If you have a complaint against a particular user, you'll be better served by reading and exercising your options as expressed at Wikipedia:Resolving disputes. Changing your username will have no effect on another's ability to edit your user and/or talk pages. --Durin 18:29, 9 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: the applicant, Mapkid13, has requested an indef block. Daniel.Bryant 21:27, 10 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Untrue. He was just yelling at an editor who was involved in an edit war with him. 71.250.15.4
Clerk note:The above edit was made by User:71.250.15.4, not User:Mapkid13. Please sign in if you wish to sign as an editor. — Deon555talkdesksign here! 02:50, 13 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Stop_The_Lies → Maîtresse

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:33, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Linnwood → Steven_Andrew_Miller

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:33, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Riobranden → Arzachel

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:33, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Death666 → Borameer

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:34, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

TStein → Miss_Mondegreen

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:34, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Redguard101 → The_Talking_Mac

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 06:53, 10 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: The name was registered after this request was made, by the requestee. The bureaucrat who handles this request may want to take that into account. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 23:38, 10 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mat334 → StewartMine

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:34, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

K37 → Kangie

  • Current name: K37 (talk • contribs)
  • Requested name: Kangie (change username)
  • Reason: Essentially, I'd prefer more anonymity - hence a username change request - for a number of reasons. I do like to edit without sparking controversy... as my current username is well known on another controversial sites and that really concerns me. Thanks very much! -- from K37 13:19, 10 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:34, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Jennn → Jennica

Steveandrewjones → Stalbans147

User has seven edits, four of which are to this page. — Linnwood (talk) 04:52, 12 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:39, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

akirk85 → akak89

User has four edits, one of which is this page. — Linnwood (talk) 04:51, 12 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:40, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

AberBeta → Johndrinkwater

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:40, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Supanlouie → The_Filo_from_Down_under

User has three edits total, and two of them are to this page. — Linnwood (talk) 04:50, 12 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:42, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Chungyc → YooChung

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:42, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Deadaphaia → Deadgoddess?

NB: this is only a suggested namechange; the user should acknowledge the request here and perhaps suggest another new name; the current username should then be blocked to prevent others from creating it.

  • Current name: Deadaphaia (talk • contribs)
  • Requested name: Deadgoddess (change username)
  • Reason: The current username is coincidentally the name of a recently banned user on ja:wp who created that username to harrass there. The suggested new name reflects the creator's stated desire to have a name such as "dead<goddess>" for some goddess. The ja:wp block discussion can be found here.

Placeholder request put here by +sj + 09:58, 12 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

AngelsLosingSleep → RremundO

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:42, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

duanesm → eddybear

Kosmos Kagool → AmirKosmos

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:43, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

King of Anonymity → no Longer Wikipedian

 Clerk note: The section heading asks for User:No Longer Wikipedian, but the links suggest the name desired is User:no longer wikipedian. Please note that usernames are caps-sensitive and clarify which would be preferred. – Luna Santin (talk) 01:31, 13 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: Please note, furthermore, all usernames must start with a capital letter. You won't be able to use no_Longer_Wikipedian due to technical restrictions. — Deon555talkdesksign here! 07:19, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:43, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Gottyberg → WazzaMan

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:43, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Uninsureddriver → Uninsured_Driver

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:43, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Changlc → Loren36

  • Current name: Changlc (talk • contribs)
  • Requested name: Loren36 (change username)
  • Reason: I have recently been receiving an increased number of hate emails in my private email account from vandals whom I have blocked. My personal information isn't too difficult to figure out due to similarities with my current username. Therefore, I would like my username changed for better anonymity. Additionally, my current username differs too much from the signature I have used since joining, which has caused some mistaken identity problems in the past. As most editors are more familiar with my signature, I'd like to change my username to fix the inconsistancy. -- Loren 05:40, 13 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:44, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Christophe.Pajault → C.Ransom

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:44, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

carp75 → censoria95

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:44, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

snodawg → MathiasFox

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:45, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

R._Koot → Ruud_Koot

 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:45, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

wish2hate → Fzhang

Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be changed; this request was made by 75.31.98.26 (talk). Please log in to the account that is to be changed and make the request. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 06:15, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done by Raul654 (talk); see rename log and request for clerk annotation. Michael Billington (talk • contribs) 08:45, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Typobox43 → Typobox

Munaim → Jink

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, this requested account 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. Daniel.Bryant 10:14, 14 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]


Somen2k → Wiki2k

Mahmilkshake → WeShoutt


JoshuaMilgram → thegreypawn


cmcarthu → avery136

Karim_Prince_1 → Karim_Prince

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