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*{{User:SoxBot VI/CHU|noerror}} [[User:SoxBot VI|SoxBot VI]] ([[User talk:SoxBot VI|talk]]) 18:27, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
*{{User:SoxBot VI/CHU|noerror}} [[User:SoxBot VI|SoxBot VI]] ([[User talk:SoxBot VI|talk]]) 18:27, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:{{done}} '''''[[User:Bibliomaniac15|<font color="black">bibliomaniac</font>]][[User talk:Bibliomaniac15|<font color="red">1</font>]][[Special:Contributions/Bibliomaniac15|<font color="blue">5</font>]]''''' 18:49, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
:{{done}} '''''[[User:Bibliomaniac15|<font color="black">bibliomaniac</font>]][[User talk:Bibliomaniac15|<font color="red">1</font>]][[Special:Contributions/Bibliomaniac15|<font color="blue">5</font>]]''''' 18:49, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

=== DTGardner → PizzaBox ===
{{renameuser2|1=DTGardner
|2=PizzaBox
}}
* Reason: Change from real initials and name. Thanks in advance. :) [[User:DTGardner|DTGardner]] ([[User talk:DTGardner|talk]]) 19:43, 21 February 2009 (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

Gordon Bazsali → Gordon Bazsali Jr.

 Done Kingturtle (talk) 19:44, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ben O'Connor (Film Director)) → Ben O'Connor (Film Director)

Guitarpilot → GuitarPilot

 Bureaucrat note: What do you mean by publish? If you mean edit articles, you can do that now :) Kingturtle (talk) 13:36, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Intrainingconsulting → Intraining Consulting

 Clerk note: Our username policy does not allow promotional usernames, and yours appears to be one. You should choose a different name. J.delanoygabsadds 15:09, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Almax999 → DisturbedNerd999

Talk pages aren't indexed by search engines, so going back and changing them may not be necessary. J.delanoygabsadds 21:08, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
To be honest, I have seen my current Wikipedia username appear in a Google search on an article's talk page. Anyways, I'll change it when I get my new name (if I get my new name).--Almax999 23:22, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: I am a bit concerned about your abuse of multiple accounts. Kingturtle (talk) 03:18, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I have promised to stop abusing multiple accounts, but if I still can't be granted a name change because of that, then I guess I deserve it. Of course if I do get renamed, my sockpuppetry case and suspected sock puppets will follow me. If I still can't be renamed, then I may have no choice but to delete my user page and/or stop editing here. I do currently have one alternate account that has never been used for sockpuppetry, and it will never be used for sockpuppetry. The only other registered account I had (the sockpuppet) is indef'ed, so nobody will use that. I also don't edit as an anon IP anymore, so as to avoid being suspected of sockpuppetry again. If I may, I would like to bring up the fact that this same username that I currently have is the same username I have for email and a few other sites. I also edit here against my family's wishes (they don't like Wikipedia, but I do). In order to avoid trouble at home and elsewhere on the Internet, I need to keep my identity here confidential. Again, if I can't be renamed, then I will very likely have my user pages deleted and possibly retire early.--Almax999 04:08, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Kingturtle (talk) 21:04, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much.--Almax999 21:11, 20 February 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by DisturbedNerd999 (talk • contribs) [reply]

Ryanjandrews → Rice

 Clerk note: Which means you can potentially get the name if you put in a request at WP:USURP, however, usurpations are usually reserved for more established editors. Useight (talk) 01:59, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Rob Lewis (arranger) → Rob Lewis

 Not done This is a page for renaming usernames, not renaming (aka moving) articles. Kingturtle (talk) 17:43, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mvsrao → Omar abdullah

 Clerk note: Requested username exists and has three edits (latest one was in January 2007) and has uploaded an image. Useight (talk) 16:57, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Either pick a different target username, or take your Omar abdullah request to WP:CHUU. Kingturtle (talk) 17:41, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hsants → P Mann

 Clerk note: Please provide a rationale. -Jeremy (v^_^v Dittobori) 05:46, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Just create the name you want. You don't have any significant edits. bibliomaniac15 02:02, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Prabhodh → Harmless rebellion

 Bureaucrat note: Keith Talent is not a fictional name. Please select a different new name. Kingturtle (talk) 02:43, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
It's a character from a novel. "London Fields" by Martin Amis. I understand that it could well be a real person's name, but it isn't mine... do you still want me to pick another? Harmless_rebellion (talk) 03:28, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I've changed it anyway.

Mvsrao → Gajini

 Not done The name gajini (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) 03:21, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: Please bear in mind that any edits to subject areas you've worked in in the past will need to comply with Wikipedia:Conflict of interest. -Jeremy (v^_^v Dittobori) 05:51, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Kingturtle (talk) 16:54, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ken oostende → .IT

 Done bibliomaniac15 02:12, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mvsrao → Gajini

Sidhu_k → SiD13

 Bureaucrat note: Please provide a reason. --Dweller (talk) 14:50, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Done I am assuming privacy was the reason. Kingturtle (talk) 19:45, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mackspw → Cmstrand1988

 Done Kingturtle (talk) 16:56, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mvsrao → PARUVAM

 Not done Request fulfilled elsewhere. Kingturtle (talk) 19:59, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thebudman623 → Craig Michaud

Jennkim → Jhk29

 Done bibliomaniac15 02:38, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Neither can do. Oversight will not address an editor outing himself, and admins cannot remove the edit summary short of deleting the article and selectively restoring diffs, which I do not see happening. My suggestion is to disassociate yourself as much as possible from the past name. -Jeremy (v^_^v Dittobori) 02:41, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dick Clark Architecture → Dick Clark

 Done Thank you for complying with out username policy. Please be sure not to make edits that are promotional in nature. Kingturtle (talk) 19:47, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bkpsi1992 → Beta Kappa Psi

 Not done Sorry, but we don't allow organization usernames. Our username policy forbids promotional usernames. bibliomaniac15 02:39, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dick Clark Architecture → Dick Clark

 Not done Was already fulfilled. Kingturtle (talk) 19:48, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Americanraptureband → American Rapture (Band)

 Not done Multiple-user accounts are not allowed. Kingturtle (talk) 19:49, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Guardian entei → Sesu Prime

 Clerk note: Why is an IP address posting for SoxBot? That's unusual. But, I liked your word choice "evolving", I'd give bonus points for the play on words. Useight (talk) 23:24, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
There have been some issues with the bots/editing scripts lately. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 02:09, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Kingturtle (talk) 19:50, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

TramProject → TramGuy

 Clerk note: I think it was the "project" part rather than the "Tram" that was the problem. Useight (talk) 23:21, 19 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done bibliomaniac15 02:46, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

BlueRed → Black N Red

 Done bibliomaniac15 02:42, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Youstinklmao → Child Funk

 Done bibliomaniac15 06:01, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Training_aibd → Asia-Pacific_Institute_for_Broadcasting_Development

 Clerk note: Please see this page, promotional usernames are inappropriate. Useight (talk) 07:32, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Promotional. Kingturtle (talk) 19:51, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mvsrao → Paruvam

 Done Kingturtle (talk) 19:58, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Elbutler → The Cool Kat

 Done Kingturtle (talk) 19:54, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

AllCells → AyYou

 Clerk note: User "AyYou" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU instead. ClueBot VI (talk) 01:57, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done The user "AllCells" has been renamed to "AyYou". This CHU was misplaced on CHUU. Kingturtle (talk) 19:30, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Aboubakrzade → Aboubakr.Zade

 Clerk note: User "Aboubakr.Zade" is not registered. Aboubakrzade reply: The system wouldnt let me register Aboubakr.Zade because it says that it is too close to the current username Aboubakrzade Please see WP:CHU instead. ClueBot VI (talk) 11:56, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done CHU request that had been misplaced on CHUU. The user "Aboubakrzade" has been renamed to "Aboubakr.Zade". Kingturtle (talk) 19:27, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Adamstanton → stntn

 Done Kingturtle (talk) 20:23, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Phallicmonkey → Macromonkey

 Done Kingturtle (talk) 20:04, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

ROCKHarbor Productions → RHP

 Bureaucrat note: RHP would still be promotional, and RHP is already taken. Do you have another name you'd like to use that is not affiliated with your business? Kingturtle (talk) 20:29, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ted-m → T1980

 Done bibliomaniac15 03:27, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ck12 → Bully_Wee

Jard Yan Dooku → Hgioahgolha348y286yum20uu238096my23809m62803m80

Wryspy → Comicist

 Not done — Preceding unsigned comment added by bibliomaniac15 (talk • contribs)

Wryspy → Comicist

 Done bibliomaniac15 18:46, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Astron-kz → Luqeran

 Bureaucrat note: Are you Luqeran from de.wiki? bibliomaniac15 18:47, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

10,000 Reverts → Amethystus

 Done bibliomaniac15 18:47, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Abelani → ChangChienFu

 Done bibliomaniac15 18:48, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Acsociety → Ankhefenkhons

 Done bibliomaniac15 18:49, 21 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

DTGardner → PizzaBox

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