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* Reason: Reason for requested renaming. [[User:Jasondeans|Jasondeans]] ([[User talk:Jasondeans|talk]]) 21:07, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
* Reason: Reason for requested renaming. [[User:Jasondeans|Jasondeans]] ([[User talk:Jasondeans|talk]]) 21:07, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
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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.

Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

Wikieditor222 → RETIRED

 Bureaucrat note: - Cannot rename user Wikieditor222 locally as this username has been migrated to the unified login system. Kingturtle (talk) 18:37, 30 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
You will need to ask a steward to delete your global account before you can be renamed locally. Requests can be made at m:SR/SUL. WjBscribe 10:02, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
A better solution is simply to use the {{retired}} template on your userpage. nneonneo talk 22:35, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AshleyWitchcrafter → JanetAshleyCP

- whether to change the username - or to add another account with a new username? I, originally, chose Ashley Witchcrafter because I wanted to create, edit, and/or add to articles to do with "metaphysical" properties of crystals, herbs, numbers, etc plus articles to do with witchcraft and Wicca. I do, officially, go by that name - and I have a website under that name. I don't consider it a commercial name - however, after re-reading your username policy, perhaps, I'm wrong. My website URL is: http://www.psican.org/Ashley/ashley.html Currently, I'm researching paleo events, which includes paleo extinction events. The North Atlantic Igneous Province is an article that does not exist. I would like to create the article. I feel that if I create an article that is not directly related to witchcraft or Wicca, then the AshleyWitchcrafter username may be considered inappropriate or open to ridicule, etc. Thank you. AshleyWitchcrafter (talk) 15:58, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

As long as you don't promote a product or service with your username, it should be fine either way. What do you want us to do? AshleyWitchrafter is a perfectly fine username, but keep in mind Wikipedia's policies regarding attribution and sources when contributing and I don't see a problem with your plans. Andre (talk) 19:03, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Ashley, feel free to edit any article under AshleyWitchcrafter. The username AshleyWitchcrafter does not violate any policy. All editors can edit any articles. Keep in mind that no editor has authority over a topic or an article. All articles here are edited through consensus. Kingturtle (talk) 12:16, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Andre and Kingturtle - I'll remain the same. AshleyWitchcrafter (talk) AshleyWitchcrafter (talk) 18:32, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done - withdrawn by user. Kingturtle (talk) 23:39, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Freedomlinux → /dev/null

 Not done - The username "/dev/null" is invalid. / is not allowed. Kingturtle (talk) 12:18, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for checking. I had a feeling the "/" would be problematic due to its use in the HTTP protocol. Freedomlinux (talk) 23:05, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Moment Theory→ Cmoney

 Not done The name Cmoney (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 12:23, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Askinne → Askinn3

 Not done - you seem to have gone ahead and created the new name anyway. WjBscribe 15:29, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No one → Morte

 Not done - user name taken. Please note, although Rudget states "as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped", User:Morte does have some edits. So usurpation won't be automatic, but still may be possible. Kingturtle (talk) 23:44, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Deathaspect → Synchronization

 Not done Kingturtle (talk) 23:45, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Irwangatot → Jagawana

 Clerk note: Jagawanna made only one edit on en.wiki on 7 Jan 2008. As the account only has one edit, to its userpage, you may be able to usurp it; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. — Rlevse • Talk • 21:18, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done - as per Rlevse. Kingturtle (talk) 23:46, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Merging of accounts

Thanks to Special:MergeAccount (< Wikimania 2008 in the Netherlands in October) my actual name is now everywhere in every mediawiki-project RobSchop. Question to a moderator or administrator: please merge in all English wikipedia my Dartelaar (=old name)-text, pages & settings like signature with this new name RobSchop. Thanks beforehand. Tell me what I should do manually (I checked already some boxes in RobSchop preferences).--RobSchop (talk) 01:33, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Merge? I don't think we can do that. Andre (talk) 06:06, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, would you like me to usurp the name RobSchop with Dartelaar? You're on the wrong page (WP:CHU/U and you also need to log in with the old account. Andre (talk) 06:12, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 18:33, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Monkeyfood1 → Superman007

 Not done, name is taken -- Andre (talk) 06:10, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: - Although the name Superman007 (talk · contribs) is already taken, the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 11:51, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Simon J Kissane → SJK

 Not done, you have to log in with it anyway, and besides, we can't merge accounts. Andre (talk) 06:10, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jamessweney → Jim Sweeney

 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. --jonny-mt 08:34, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Added to usurp thanks for assistance Jim Sweeney (talk) 08:50, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done - usurpation request made instead. WjBscribe 09:20, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Netrat_msk → Netrat

 Not done The name Netrat (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 13:20, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User:The Shame of a City → The Shame of a City

 Clerk note: The "User" prefix denotes userspace from article space. Thus, you cannot remove it from your username (as it isn't part of it). -Jéské (v^_^v E pluribus unum) 18:44, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: - please make the request from your logged in username. Kingturtle (talk) 18:55, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 00:50, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Orlière → mtr

 Not done - Wikipedia's software requires all usernames to start with a capital letter. Also, User:Mtr already exists but meets the criteria for usurpation if you want to make a request on that page. WjBscribe 00:33, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Vmbs → vmbs

 Clerk note: Sorry, but the first character of a username must be capitalized. Useight (talk) 22:58, 2 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done - Wikipedia's software requires all usernames to begin with an uppercase letter. WjBscribe 00:35, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: - To make the first letter appear lowercase add {{lowercase}} to your userpage. Also you may want to customize your signature. Kingturtle (talk) 21:32, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bezerko22 → AnimatedMusician

 Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 04:56, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Derrick rossignol → Bballfan20

 Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 04:55, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

JVBot → JVbot

 Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 05:01, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User:Kenbroart → Kenbroart

 Not done - your user name is User:Kenbroart. The User: cannot be removed. It distinguishes it as a username. If you are trying to create an article, try kenbroART. Kingturtle (talk) 12:23, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Longisland → Longislandduck

 Not done There is no User named "Longisland". Also, requests must be made with the account requesting the rename. EVula // talk // ☯ // 23:56, 3 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Lambang sari → Lambangsari

 Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 04:43, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mayasouls → Maya Souls

 Not done - Cannot rename user Mayasouls locally as this username has been migrated to the unified login system. You will need to get a steward to delete your global account before this change can be made. You make that request here. Kingturtle (talk) 12:51, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sebenezer → S.Ebenezer

 Not done - Cannot rename user Sebenezer locally as this username has been migrated to the unified login system. You will need to get a steward to delete your global account before this change can be made. You make that request here. Kingturtle (talk) 12:50, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ronald Reuel → Mro

 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. --jonny-mt 06:56, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 21:35, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jonathan.Bouchier → Jonathan.bouchier

 Clerk note: Please note that the first letter of a username is always capitalized due to technical restrictions in the MediaWiki software. -Jéské (v^_^v E pluribus unum) 07:39, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:30, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ebtunc2006 → Hoopsphanatic

 Done Kingturtle (talk) 12:45, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Shouldn't this user's allegations of 'someone' hijacking his old username to make vile edits, libelous comments and personal attacks be investigated before he is allowed to start editing under a new name? I would think that such allegations would be considered a serious breach of security at WP and should be investigated thoroughly so that similar incidents do not occur in the future. Thank You. Duke53 | Talk 13:35, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
It was my roommate(s), who initially denied it leading me to believe that my account had been hacked by someone who was not in favor of the tone or stance of my edits. I can offer nothing other than an apology for their actions, and the assurances they no longer have access to my computer. I am retiring from wikipedia editing, and haven't been active in some time. I am simply doing my best to exercise my right to vanish and disassociate their actions from my username. Cheers and God Bless. Hoopsphanatic (talk) 14:28, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Artur.pasymowski → Artur.Pasymowski

 Done Kingturtle (talk) 12:43, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

FarleyKatz → Ecphora

 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:30, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Davie the Rave → Dave the Rave

 Not done Since you don't have any edits (aside from requesting the name change, which can't be done because someone already has the name), you should just register a new account. EVula // talk // ☯ // 14:17, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Yes, the account already exists, but it hasn't logged any edits, so it can be taken at WP:USURP. Useight (talk) 14:52, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Not by this user - he's too new. Usurpations are generally reserved for established users. -Jéské (v^_^v E pluribus unum) 07:50, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Cstephen → MacSteaphain

 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:32, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sirgiant → Sir Giant

I want to change the username, cause this musical project is called Sir Giant and not Sirgiant. Thank you. ===

Please log in. Andre (talk) 18:32, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
This same request was made earlier this year.[1] I can't take the time to further dig at this right now, but wanted to at least point that out. EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:44, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done I found a note[2] from the last request, making it clear this is a self-promotional type account (in addition to the actual rationale provided here). See User:Sirgiant, which was deleted under G11. The previous request can be found at Wikipedia:Changing username/Unfulfilled/2008/January#Sirgiant → Sir Giant. EVula // talk // ☯ // 19:12, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anubhavhanjura → Anubhav Hanjura

 Done -- Andre (talk) 21:02, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Shalom → Shalom Yechiel

 Done -- Andre (talk) 21:02, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks again. (Just making sure my new signature works.) Yechiel (Shalom) 21:15, 4 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Doctor Mario Claw → Brad F 89

 Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:32, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

R3g-ik → GinkyBiloba

 Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 17:34, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dddike → Regushee

 Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 17:29, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Designorange → Design orange

 Done, since I'm assuming you wouldn't be able to just re-register. EVula // talk // ☯ // 17:36, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Yeah, the software probably won't allow it since it is too similar to another username. Useight (talk) 17:38, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anfxanfx → NIEM_Guy

 Done EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:00, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SeanHenri → Sean Henri

 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:56, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Benjamin.pineau → Benjamin Pineau

Just in case, I agreed under the new name on meta wiki (the only wiki were I already use the correct/new/fixed name). here's the diff. Benjamin.pineau (talk) 19:14, 5 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hank Clash → Organspende2000

Justmakingonearcticle → Justmakingonearticle

Sciacademy → Sci Academy

CURRENT → NEW


Jasondeans → Jason Deans

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