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* Reason: My old username sounds just plain ridiculous. I wish to change it, because I am also changing the role of the account so that it is used on public computers. [[User:V D contribution fusion|V D contribution fusion]] ([[User talk:V D contribution fusion|talk]]) 19:14, 5 November 2008 (UTC)
* Reason: My old username sounds just plain ridiculous. I wish to change it, because I am also changing the role of the account so that it is used on public computers. [[User:V D contribution fusion|V D contribution fusion]] ([[User talk:V D contribution fusion|talk]]) 19:14, 5 November 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

Gordondinnage → Gordon Dinnage

 Bureaucrat note: Just to clarify, you want "Gordon Dinnage" as your username? Underscores are converted to spaces by mediawiki by default. =Nichalp «Talk»= 08:17, 29 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Bureaucrat note: Also, user Gordondinnage has been migrated to the unified login system. Renaming it will cause the local user to be detached from the global one. Will that be ok with you, Gordon? Kingturtle (talk) 13:48, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Amine67 → Amine Mehablia

 Bureaucrat note: Is the Amine Mehablia account yours? bibliomaniac15 04:19, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

YojiB → YojiB

 Bureaucrat note: What do you want to change your name to? bibliomaniac15 04:16, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Usernames cannot have lowercase starting letters due to MediaWiki restrictions. Sorry... -Jéské Couriano (v^_^v) 06:58, 4 November 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) 13:54, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Davins111 → Abers4200

 Bureaucrat note: Could you explain this post and why it was denied by Secretlondon (talk · contribs · rights · renames)? =Nichalp «Talk»= 07:59, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gagan Sawhney → Delhiite2009

 Bureaucrat note: Is this a permanent change? I mean, if you continue to edit five years down the line, would't Delhiite2009 be outdated? You might want to choose another username instead that is lasting. =Nichalp «Talk»= 13:22, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jossmckinley → Troubledmind

 Bureaucrat note: Your editing history suggests a conflict of interest. You might want to review our policies on the topic. =Nichalp «Talk»= 19:06, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jayantanth → Joy

Neilfogarty → Neil Fogarty

Lisa_sparxxx → 2l8iwin

Hold off for a bit on this... we have an OTRS confirmation of Lisa Sparxxx being the real deal; let's see if she still wants to go ahead with the change before we do this. Tabercil (talk) 03:01, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Erikneffband → Erik Neff

 Not done You have made no edits outside this request. Just create the name you want. bibliomaniac15 03:35, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Nazzzz → Snow White Queen

Al fadhil → Al Fadhil

Jordibunster → JordiBunster

Thtc → THTC

Graphic encounter → Graphic Encounter

Graphic encounter (talk) 16:14, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: I fixed the formatting of this request. Original post can be found here. Useight (talk) 16:18, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Todddigeronimo → Falconsowls0412

V D contribution fusion → V D on a public PC

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