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Current requests
Add new requests to the bottom of the page.
Newsandpodcastnetwork → Kevincoanmedia
- Current name: Newsandpodcastnetwork (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Kevincoanmedia (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: received message that it borders on promotional Newsandpodcastnetwork (talk) 16:23, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: is Kevincoanmedia also the name of a company or organisation? WjBscribe 13:34, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
- Non-clerk comment: Likely. Pegasus «C¦T» 04:53, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Nelsoncheng → Killingthekillers
- Current name: Nelsoncheng (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Killingthekillers (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: The reason i want to change my user is mainly because that is my real name and me and my friend are making a wiki entry for our high school but if they go to history page, my identity is revealed so that is the main reason for change. Nelsoncheng (talk) 11:03, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: not really sure about your choice of username - pehaps something a little less violent? WjBscribe 16:24, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
Matthewthommen → Vodka02
- Current name: Matthewthommen (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Vodka02 (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: because i dont want my name on here. Matthewthommen (talk) 17:35, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: Bear in mind that being renamed creates a permanent log entry liking your current name to your new one. As you haven't made any contributions yet, it may be better for you just to start a new account with your chosen name from a privacy point of view. WjBscribe 22:53, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
Ddfffggg2008 → Consensiapartnership08
- Current name: Ddfffggg2008 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Consensiapartnership08 (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ddfffggg2008 (talk • contribs) 21:07, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Please provide a reason for renaming. Acalamari 22:55, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done - requested name seems promotional and suggests you may have a conflict of interest given you created the article Consensia partnership. WjBscribe 01:40, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Shuanggen Jin → GNSS
- Current name: Shuanggen Jin (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: GNSS (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Shuanggen Jin (talk) 01:14, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Please provide a reason, and stop spamming your requests. I have moved your page back pending the request. -Jéské (v^_^v :L13 ½-Raichu Soulknife) 03:56, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Page now move-protected pending the rename. -Jéské (v^_^v :L13 ½-Raichu Soulknife) 21:24, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Promotional accounts are blocked on-sight. Choose a different username.
- ADMINISTRATORS/BUREAUCRATS) Read this user's deleted contributions for an explanation. -Jéské (v^_^v :L13 ½-Raichu Soulknife) 04:01, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done - there is no reason given for this request and given the user's block log and other problem behaviour, I am not minded to perform it. WjBscribe 01:54, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Craig Shawn Williamson
- Current name: Www.craigwilliamson.com (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Craig Shawn Williamson (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: please state a reason Ylios (talk) 06:02, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: fixing malformed request. —Random832 16:20, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by Ylios (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. —Random832 16:21, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- The user "User:Www.craigwilliamson.com" does not exist. Is your intention to change your own username? (this seems likely based on his userpage) —Random832 16:24, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done. WjBscribe 01:56, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
SynergeticMaggot → Zos
- Current name: SynergeticMaggot (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Zos (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: I was informed during my rfa (which failed mind you) that I should change my username. So here I am :p SynergeticMaggot (talk) 06:22, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done - the requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for usurpation. If you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. WjBscribe 02:00, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Dan and pew → Vaughnism
- Current name: Dan and pew (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Vaughnism (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: So people can find it easier Dan and pew (talk) 16:09, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: fixed malformed request (original name was left as "CURRENT") —Random832 16:25, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: User blocked indef for running what appears to be a scam through Wikipedia and for saying he will "sue [someone]" on his talk page. -Jéské (v^_^v :L13 ½-Raichu Soulknife) 21:19, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done. WjBscribe 02:08, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
PHaR300n → pHaR300n
- Current name: PHaR300n (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: PHaR300n (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Mistyped it. PHaR300n (talk) 20:47, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Names must start with a capital letter due to technical restrictions. Sorry. -Jéské (v^_^v :L13 ½-Raichu Soulknife) 21:16, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done. WjBscribe 02:12, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Loggielogloglog → Loggie-log-log-log
- Current name: Loggielogloglog (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Loggie-log-log-log (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: I meant to put the punctuation in when creating the account, but failed to- with the punctuation is how I'm known elsewhere on the internet. Loggielogloglog (talk) 20:59, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
Kenshin → Viskonsas
- Current name: Kenshin (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Viskonsas (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: I want to change my username for several reasons. 1st, I want that my username would be the same in all wikipedias in which I've participated. It would be simplier both for me and other users. 2nd, I bet that username would be in a great request among other users if it was free. Thank you :) Kenshin (talk) 21:03, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
Anushayh → Fmfaoldc
- Current name: Anushayh (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Fmfaoldc (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: privacy Anushayh (talk) 21:38, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: fixed malformed request. -Jéské (v^_^v :L13 ½-Raichu Soulknife) 02:20, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Stop writing about yourself and please read our conflict-of-interests policy. Thank you. -Jéské (v^_^v :L13 ½-Raichu Soulknife) 02:28, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
- Done. WjBscribe 17:31, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Nagoo81 → Zorzi5
- Current name: Nagoo81 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Zorzi5 (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Privacy/Safety/Anonymity concern. Nagoo81 (talk) 22:34, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
CullyElmer → Cully Elmer
- Current name: CullyElmer (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Cully Elmer (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Easier for me to remember. CullyElmer (talk) 22:37, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
Filipe Maximino → R.I.P.
- Current name: Filipe Maximino (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: R.I.P. (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Because I want privacy and safety. r.i.p. (talk) 23:43, 7 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note:: Two contribs in the es wikipedia. WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN tell me a joke... 11:27, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Done. WjBscribe 17:33, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Chuckwadd → Clarknellis
- Current name: Chuckwadd (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Clarknellis (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: I like clarknellis better.... Chuckwadd (talk) 00:45, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done - username is already taken. WjBscribe 17:34, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Filb.de → Filb
- Current name: Filb.de (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Filb (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: My current nickname is also the name of a website. Filb.de (talk) 01:04, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
Shopteacher → Maritimian
- Current name: Shopteacher (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Maritimian (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: I am no longer a shopteacher and never will be again. Will always be a Maritimer, which is taken, so i made up Maritimian ad an alternative and I like it. Mr. Matt Wallace, B.A. (Hist), B. Ed. (Sec. SS) (talk) 01:18, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
SpecialWindler → The Windler
- Current name: SpecialWindler (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: The Windler (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason:
I feel like I need a change and don't particullary like SpecialSpecialWindler talk 02:20, 8 March 2008 (UTC)- I'd like to withdraw this username change, thankyou. The Windler talk 03:27, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done - withdrawn. WjBscribe 17:36, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
WillaG → LilaL
- Current name: WillaG (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: LilaL (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Privacy - and I promise I won't confuse with Lil al, it's actually quite different. Lilal (talk) 04:25, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
Iradminru → SavetheWorldfreeFounder
- Current name: Iradminru (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: SavetheWorldfreeFounder (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. current name caused objections —Preceding unsigned comment added by Iradminru (talk • contribs) 10:18, 8 March 2008
- Not done - I don't think its really appropriate for you to edit under a name that promotes you as the founder of a foundation - see Wikipedia's policies on usernames and conflict of interest. WjBscribe 17:40, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Balakrishnan.maharaja'scolloge → Balakrishnan.maharaja'scollege
- Current name: Balakrishnan.maharaja'scolloge (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Balakrishnan.maharaja'scollege (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: spelling mistake instead of college I had typed colloge Balakrishnan.maharaja'scolloge (talk) 10:34, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
- Why don't you just create a new account? You've made no edit other than this. I'm not an beurocrat, but didn't you read the eligibility for this page above? The Windler talk 10:57, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Promotional accounts are blocked on sight. Choose another name. -Jéské (v^_^v :L13 ½-Raichu Soulknife) 02:01, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done. WjBscribe 17:41, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
AquariusBoy01 → JosephJames6
- Current name: AquariusBoy01 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: JosephJames6 (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: I want to go by my real name, and because I don't like my old one. AquariusBoy01 (talk) 12:29, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
Tilman Piesk → Hexadecimal
- Current name: Tilman Piesk (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Hexadecimal (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: I don´t want to have my true name here, and most of my interests are related to Hexadecimal. Tilman Piesk (talk) 14:20, 8 March 2008 (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. Definitely a nice choice of name though :) —αlεx•mullεr 18:23, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done - feel free to make a request to usurp the name. WjBscribe 17:43, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Jacilewis → Jaci_Lewis
- Current name: Jacilewis (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Jaci_Lewis (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Last name not capitalized. ~Jaci Lewis~ (talk) 17:51, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: I've taken the liberty of removing your older request since I assume you want this (the newest one). —αlεx•mullεr 18:19, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
- Done. WjBscribe 17:44, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Liquitech → Aquatech
- Current name: Liquitech (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Aquatech (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: It's my italian account's username. Liquitech (talk) 18:24, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
Goyo13 → OncologyHistory
- Current name: Goyo13 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: OncologyHistory (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason:Goyo is too much like my real name Oncology History 22:38, 8 March 2008 (UTC)
Rhododendrite → Rhododendrites
- Current name: Rhododendrite (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Rhododendrites (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Don't know why I left off the S here and nowhere else. Rhododendrite (talk) 00:21, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Piotr92 → Tp243
- Current name: Piotr92 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Tp243 (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: ???. Piotr92 (talk) 01:03, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Cuyler91093 → Obento Musubi
- Current name: Cuyler91093 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Obento Musubi (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: I would like to vanish under the right to vanish. However, I would like to move all of my subpages to the new account's name, should it be granted. Cuyler91093 (Contribs) 01:22, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- That's not a problem; AFAIK all userpages are moved during a rename. -Jéské (v^_^v :L13 ½-Raichu Soulknife) 02:07, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Alright, thanks. I'm not sure about this username; I just want something with "Obento" or "Bento" in it. Cuyler91093 (Contribs) 02:55, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Done. WjBscribe 18:11, 9 March 2008 (UTC)"
- Thank you so much!! おべんとう むすび (Contributions) 01:22, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Oh wiki your so fine your so fine you blow my mind → Adrian Fletcher
- Current name: Oh wiki your so fine your so fine you blow my mind (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Adrian Fletcher (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Too long. Oh wiki your so fine your so fine you blow my mind (talk) 01:03, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- As a note to the bureaucrats, he was blocked and unblocked in order to request this rename. However, LaraLove reblocked, and told him to create the new account anyway. So it would probably have to be a usurp if this were to go through. I've asked the user in question what he wants to do, and hopefully will comment here. seresin | wasn't he just...? 08:00, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Not done - user seems to have created the desired account anyway. WjBscribe 18:13, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Edward Monforte → E.M.
- Current name: Edward Monforte (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: E.M. (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: I no longer wish to show my name in public. I need privacy. E.M. talk ● contribs 03:35, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Robbielockie → Obsidiandirect
- Current name: Robbielockie (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Obsidiandirect (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Abuse for useing my real name... receiving threatening calls and physical abuse Robbielockie (talk) 04:49, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Ronald.espanto → Blacksheep924
- Current name: Ronald.espanto (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Blacksheep924 (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: anonymity. Ronald.espanto (talk) 07:58, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: Bear in mind that being renamed creates a permanent log entry liking your current name to your new one. As you haven't made any contributions yet, it may be better for you just to start a new account with your chosen name from a privacy point of view. WjBscribe 18:18, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
NiallKelly91 → LTFC Wellingborough
- Current name: NiallKelly91 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: LTFC Wellingborough (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Dont like using my name NiallKelly91 (talk) 12:26, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Chintan.live → Chintanlive
- Current name: Chintan.live (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Chintanlive (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Chintan.live (talk) 16:29, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
Saad-aiub → Saadaiub
- Current name: Saad-aiub (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Saadaiub (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: my orginal name. Saad-aiub (talk) 19:27, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
CURRENT MITCHGARBER → NEW MITCH GARBER
- Current name: CURRENT MITCHGARBER (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: NEW MITCH GARBER (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. 87.240.151.151 (talk) 20:43, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 87.240.151.151 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Xenon54 20:50, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note: User Mitchgarber (talk · contribs) (whom I assume is the intended currentname) was writing about himself in his userspace; deleted as an article in the wrong place. -Jéské (v^_^v :L5 Tediz Strong) 06:27, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Dopestarsinc → Digitalboy5556
- Current name: Dopestarsinc (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Digitalboy5556 (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: change requested by admin. Dopestarsinc (talk) 23:33, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
FaceVoice → Obinho
- Current name: FaceVoice (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Obinho (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. 83.190.99.160 (talk) 00:07, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
NarenMurthy → NarenBharathi
- Current name: NarenMurthy (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: NarenBharathi (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Married to wife named Bharathi. NarenBharathi 00:03, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
CURRENT → NEW
- Current name: CURRENT (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: NEW (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Chros 040145 (talk) 00:25, 10 March 2008 (UTC) because i missspelt my name
- Clerk note: Could you provide a username you want to be changed to? -Jéské (v^_^v :L5 Tediz Strong) 06:21, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Kathykat1950 → Kathyedits
- Current name: Kathykat1950 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Kathyedits (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: It's easier for me to remember, and it's more descriptive of what I do. Kathy (talk) 00:44, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
BetweenBlue → Between Blue
- Current name: BetweenBlue (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Between Blue (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: The band adjusted the spelling of their name by adding a space between the two words. BetweenBlue (talk) 01:21, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
- Clerk note:: Stop writing about your band. -Jéské (v^_^v :L5 Tediz Strong) 06:19, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Nordoelum → MindTooth
- Current name: Nordoelum (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: MindTooth (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Old username not in use. Nordoelum (talk) 03:54, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Windexwindex → ElChapusero
- Current name: Windexwindex (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: ElChapusero (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Changing to a non product related name. It means "he who does things carelessly" in Spanish.Windexwindex (talk) 04:12, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Deananoby2 → Dipset1991
- Current name: Deananoby2 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Dipset1991 (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Same as my AIM sc/n and I'm getting disturbing IM's from ppl on here + old alias i use that i don't really use anymore + real name. Deananoby2 (talk) 04:29, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Niyant → Tnayin
- Current name: Niyant (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Tnayin (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Privacy, my current is my real first name. And as it is very uncommon, I might be identified. Please allow this change TBD (talk) 04:40, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Hardcore gamer 48 → Ace of Jokers
- Current name: Hardcore gamer 48 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Ace of Jokers (other projects?) (rename user)
- Reason: Current name was thought of when I couldn't think of anything else. In hindsight, it's horribly bland. I've recently rediscovered my affection for playing cards, and this is the best (free) username I can think of. Hardcore gamer 48 (talk) 06:34, 10 March 2008 (UTC)