Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

Changing username/Simple
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: Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change 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. Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you. Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in. 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= 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. 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. 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.

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Grammerbot → Grandmotherbot

• Current name: Grammerbot (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Grammarbot (change username)
• Reason: Spelled grammar wrong trying to correct. Grammerbot 12:44, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. WjBscribe 14:10, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

grammarpolicebot or Grandmotherbot —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Grammerbot (talk • contribs).

OK, well "policebot" sounds a bit official so "Grandmotherbot"? I'll add the template below. WjBscribe 17:29, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

• Current name: Grammerbot (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Grandmotherbot (change username)

What is this bot for? We are not approving a bot for the auto correction of English grammar, as I said before. We don't even approve bots for the auto correction of English spelling. Secretlondon 02:35, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

 Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Svsvtkag → Petramis

• Current name: Svsvtkag (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Petramis (change username)
• Reason: Feels better. Svsvtkag 03:08, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

They've been indef. blocked as a sockpuppet of User:Wptfe despite having no obvious vandalism in their contributions. I've asked for clarification from the admins concerned. Secretlondon 10:22, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Banned from this. I can't rename, whether they should be unblocked is a different issue. Secretlondon 19:26, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done Secretlondon 19:26, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

JimbQ → AcePocoyo

• Current name: JimbQ (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: AcePocoyo (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: I was told to change my name because it looked too much like JimbQ. Also, i hope this is the correct way of inserting all of this here because your instructions are terrible.

JimbQ 16:21, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Someone told you to change your name as it looked like User:Jimbo. They also asked an administrator to look at it but it was rejected. You don't have to change your name unless you want to. I don't see anything wrong with it either. Secretlondon 17:25, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

I agree, there's nothing wrong with this username if you would like to keep it... WjBscribe 17:30, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

ZoeyGrey → DisneyDreamer

• Current name: ZoeyGrey (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: DisneyDreamer (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: I originally intended to create and maintain articles about Zoey Grey (not me) and Air Canada's Dreams Take Flight program but I didn't realise my username would be considered impersonation. Hopefully the use of Disney in my name is ok as it relates to the topics that I wish to contribute to. If not let me know and I'll come up with something else. Thank You! ZoeyGrey 02:32, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

I'd be happier if it didn't have Disney in. Could you come up with something without someone else's name in? Secretlondon 16:51, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Commiessuck → Reaganrules

• Current name: Commiessuck (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Reaganrules (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: people have found my user name offensive and i don't want to be unkind to my fellow wikipedians. Thank you for your time.

 Clerk note: The above unsigned request was added by the account requesting the rename [1]. I have fixed the template. WjBscribe 18:01, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Still a breach of Wikipedia:Username_policy. "Offensive usernames that may make harmonious editing difficult or impossible, including but not limited to.. Usernames that promote a controversial or potentially inflammatory point of view." Choosing a politically neutral name is in your interests. Secretlondon 15:03, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Shane hudson → Shane

• Current name: Shane hudson (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Shane (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: I do not want to have my full name known. Shane hudson 17:13, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. WjBscribe 17:58, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Rocket omen → RocketOmen

• Current name: Rocket omen (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: RocketOmen (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: Purely superficial! Casing/spacing incorrect. Thanks. 86.27.78.212 11:51, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

You need to sign in as the account to be renamed. Secretlondon 18:37, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Prepmasters → PrepM11

• Current name: Prepmasters (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: PrepM11 (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: Receieved a warning that it matches a domain too closely. Prepmasters 20:54, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done as your only contributions seem to be spamming your company. If you start contributing positively we'll rename you. Secretlondon 19:26, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Kaeye → Kai

• Current name: Kaeye (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Kai (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: Commonly used, easier to remember and quite frankly it makes more sense.  kai ^talk 02:39, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

It already exists as an account but has no edits. It meets the crieteria for usurption but your account is currently too new. Secretlondon 14:48, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

And that effects the usurption process how? -- kai ^talk 06:52, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

We only allow you to usurp a username if you are an "established contributor". See Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations Secretlondon 18:16, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done Request withdrawn. -- kai ^talk 06:43, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

WBHoenig → Digitize

• Current name: WBHoenig (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Digitize (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: I'd rather not use my real name anymore. WBHoenig 14:49, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

That user name has already been taken but meets the criteria for usurption. Secretlondon 15:07, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done user applied for usurption. Secretlondon 17:29, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

Qz3 → Algonquin

• Current name: Qz3 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Algonquin (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: When i made this acount, i couldn't think of a name so i made one at random, and now i have thought of a good one. ∆ Algonquin 13:50, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk note: Unfortunately you're not the first to think so. The username is already taken - please choose a different name. Have a look at Special:listusers - any name not in that list is available. WjBscribe 13:52, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done per above =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Diegelmannsj → Tagloc

• Current name: Diegelmannsj (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Tagloc (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: anonymity 208.22.79.1 03:39, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 208.22.79.1 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. +A.0u 03:43, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done per above =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Joe Jacard → Jess

• Current name: Joe Jacard
• Requested name: Jess
• Reason: It will match my Wiktionary username. Plus, it's just shorter. (Please reply on my talk page so that the server will tell me when you reply) —Joe Jacard

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. --TeckWiz is now R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's go Yankees!) 00:13, 17 May 2007 (UTC)  Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Hun2 → Hannes2

• Current name: Hun2 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Hannes2 (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: Rather silly name; I'd also like to have the same nickname in all the projects. Hannesde Correct me! 09:43, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

 Done Secretlondon 03:02, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

I'm anonymous → Sesshomaru

• Current name: I'm anonymous (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Sesshomaru (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: Initially, I wasn't going to edit the English Wikipedia so I invented a random account to conceal my ip in case I needed to contact an admin. here, to help me out at the Dragon Ball wiki, that is. I found myself editing the articles here and, before I knew it, I was a WP:DBZ member! I never liked my current username so I've been wanting to change it to a cooler name; since I have some spare time on my hands, I decided Sesshomaru is a name I'll want to have which is based on a fictional character. Oh, one last thing, I want to keep all my contributions if any way possible. Will the name "I'm anonymous" redirect to my new username? I prefer it not to, as it seems too strange a redirect, can it be deleted instead and become a future account for someone else? ~I'm anonymous

 Clerk 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. Ryan Postlethwaite 17:39, 18 May 2007 (UTC)  Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Cfpang91 → Ben_johnson

• Current name: Cfpang91 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Ben_johnson (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: just needed a name change as im passing my account over to a workmate who will be editing pages for me. this will tell every1 that it wasnt me and now my co-worker who writes theres pages.

edited well if so can i still change my name to a different one just to hide the current posts and controbutions which i dont want other people who know this name to see themUser:cfpang91 16:30, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk note: (1) You need to sign in to your account to request a rename and (2) accounts shouldn't be shared between multiple people. I suggest your co-worker creates his own account. WjBscribe 17:42, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

 Done Secretlondon 03:07, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Stephen Kenny → Plasticup

• Current name: Stephen Kenny (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Plasticup (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: I do not wish my real name to be associated with my Wikipedia edits. Stephen Kenny 18:39, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk 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. Ryan Postlethwaite 18:43, 18 May 2007 (UTC)  Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Tbainbri → Pimlico

• Current name: Tbainbri (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Pimlico (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: I'd like my real name to no longer be associated with my previous and future posts. Tbainbri 22:19, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

 Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Rossoneri3 → Laziale

• Current name: Rossoneri3 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Laziale (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: I have never liked the username of my account as I am not a Milan fan and I am a Laziale. Rossoneri3 Rossoneri3 talk 03:20, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

 Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

JianLi → MagneticFlux

• Current name: JianLi (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: MagneticFlux (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: Privacy concerns. JianLi 06:46, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

 Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Atakdoug → Shrike

• Current name: Atakdoug (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Shrike (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: 1. don't want my real name to be part of my username; 2. proposed username is my handle on several other boards; 3. Made mistake when I joined -- thought username was taken. atakdoug 07:30, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk note: You were right the first time - the username is taken. I light of your first reason for asking for a rename, you might want to choose a different name to be renamed to? WjBscribe 14:12, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Delbrji → Schmittji

• Current name: Delbrji (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Schmittji (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: Sorry, just enrolled and used a login I use for other internet applications. Thanks in advance. Delbrji 08:41, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

 Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Jigs41793 → The last NetBattle

• Current name: Jigs41793 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: The last NetBattle (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: Well, I'm just joking about that I retired from editing Wikipedia. But now, my username that I change is nicer than my old one as well. Jigs41793 ^{Contact me} 12:23, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk note: This account has an entry in their block log. They were blocked by Steel359 for 24 hours for revert warring on March 10, 2007. WjBscribe 14:10, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

 Not done Please provide a better rationale for renaming. The renaming function causes a heavy load on the servers. =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:47, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Roland slee → Roland Slee

• Current name: Roland slee (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Roland Slee (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: Spelling mistake (surname not capitalised). Roland Slee 11:25, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

SwJawa → Peterfaj

• Current name: SwJawa (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
• Requested name: Peterfaj (change username) (from secure login)
• Reason: I use this username everywhere else, including in Slovenian Wikipedia. SwJawa 15:00, 20 May 2007 (UTC)