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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

Staldates → JoannaBraithwaite

Current name: Staldates (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: JoannaBraithwaite (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: apologies - silly choice of original username and therefore conflict and confusion re: article on St Aldates Church Staldates (talk) 11:54, 31 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 11:57, 31 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? MBisanz ^talk 15:08, 31 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Notified user, will decline if no reply in a few days. (X! · talk) · @127 · 02:02, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mikezindel → Hipoop123456789

Current name: Mikezindel (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Hipoop123456789 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: i do not want my name to appear in search results Mikezindel (talk) 13:02, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 13:03, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Your requested username could be seen as disruptive for multiple reasons (including the fact that it is similar to a blocked account). Please select another name. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 20:38, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Notified user as they don't appear to be paying attention. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 17:40, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DLMarykwas → Long Beach community organizer

Current name: DLMarykwas (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Long Beach community organizer (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I was foolish to use my real name. I hope that it can be removed from the records. DLMarykwas (talk) 19:54, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:57, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: This username may classify as an inappropriate username under the username policy. Please choose another name. You are welcome to select something that does not imply a position of authority and is not related to the articles you wish to edit. You can either update the request or add a note below this with your new proposed user name and someone will update this request for you. Accounts are not deleted so once your account is renamed there will remain buried in the archives this record of the renaming. delirious & lost ☯ ^~hugs~ 20:40, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(ec) Bureaucrat note: Your requested username gives the impression that you are promoting or advertising for a group or organization. Please select a username which does not. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 20:45, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Notified user as they don't appear to be paying attention. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 17:42, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Errada → Mkamel

Current name: Errada (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Mkamel (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I want a name to avoid any conflict of interest Errada (talk) 16:07, 2 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot (talk) 16:09, 2 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat 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. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 21:32, 2 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Notified user as they don't appear to be paying attention. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 17:44, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Razarumi → Ppg

Current name: Razarumi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ppg (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: i need an institutional username rather than a personal one Razarumi (talk) 20:42, 2 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot (talk) 20:45, 2 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 21:33, 2 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I suspect any name specifically chosen to be that of an institution would be denied anyway. —Soap— 22:50, 3 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Notified user as they don't appear to be paying attention. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 17:45, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Haathen → Trefoltaramen231

Current name: Haathen (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Trefoltaramen231 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: This account has contributions not made by me, on issues I do not want to be associated with in any way. Just created it to upload a some pictures to an article, and both me and the editor overlooked the fact that it kept me signed in on that computer. I use this nickname frequently. Pretty sure I wouldn't qualify for right to vanish (besides that looks even less appropriate for an issue like this), trying to see if I can qualify for username change, at least making it less likely to have them accidentally associated with me. Thank you very much Haathen (talk) 07:05, 3 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 07:06, 3 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Looking through all your edits on all wikis, the only place you have edits is here on enwiki. You say you created the account to upload some pictures, but you have no such contributions on any wiki under this username (unless they've been deleted). I don't see a valid reason for renaming, really. Anyone else want to chime in? ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 08:25, 3 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: @ Joe, The SUL tool includes deleted contributions in its count. Both show 7 at this time. I'm not sure that renaming the account would be a resolution to the stated concerns, but i am also not clear on why the user thinks renaming the account is the best fix. @ Haathen, Could you clarify which edits are not yours or are you saying that the 6 preceding this rename request are not yours edits. If the account is yours and you think it has been compromised you should check Special:Preferences to ensure your email address is there and then reset your password. delirious & lost ☯ ^~hugs~ 07:32, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

GreyWolfy → Shurin

Current name: GreyWolfy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Shurin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I would love to change my account name from GreyWolfy, to Shurin. None specific reason. GreyWolfy (talk) 13:29, 3 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 13:33, 3 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not done per reasons previously given here. Please just create a new account. You are not going to get to take over another editor's account. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 17:10, 3 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

elwaxo → minty

Current name: Elwaxo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Minty (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: change of name Elwaxo (talk) 02:35, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 03:03, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Notified user. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 17:47, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lindsay123 → Vbrtszy643bla

Current name: Lindsay123 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Vbrtszy643bla (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: No longer want to edit on here and do not want my name associated with this website. Nothing personal. Lindsay123 (talk) 04:22, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 04:24, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Is this a m:Right to Vanish request, meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again, or are you just wanting to abandon this account? If the latter, placing {{retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 09:38, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I may edit again if I feel I have something to contribute. But my edits do not need to be associated with my surname.--Lindsay123 (talk) 03:05, 5 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stevvialexander → Stevvi Alexander

Current name: Stevvialexander (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Stevvi Alexander (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Because that is the proper way to spell my name. -- Stevvialexander (talk) 10:32, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 10:33, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 17:50, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ptechnic → Dominic J Smith

Current name: Ptechnic (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Dominic J Smith (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Request to be unblocked has been granted Ptechnic (talk) 13:56, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 13:57, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 17:52, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bharathyr → Bharath YR

Current name: Bharathyr (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Bharath YR (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: not good user name Bharathyr (talk) 17:05, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 17:06, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done. Please note that usernames can not have underscores in them as the system treats them as spaces. Your username is now "Bharath YR". ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 17:56, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Woodenrocketpress → Dvproctor

Current name: Woodenrocketpress (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Dvproctor (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Was not aware of the username policy. That was my bad. Woodenrocketpress (talk) 18:03, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 18:04, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done MBisanz ^talk 20:26, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Erik Le Mesurier → Le Grenouille

Current name: Erik Le Mesurier (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Le Grenouille (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I vainly took my real name as my user name and the security threat is making me very, very uncomfortable. I would like my contributions ported over to the new account, if you could. Thank you very much. -Erik (talk) 20:14, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 20:15, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 20:29, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jordanyachts → R Jordan

Current name: Jordanyachts (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: R Jordan (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: resolving banned username Jordanship (talk) 22:36, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 22:39, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe 22:45, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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 *{{User:SoxBot/CHU|noerrorbeta}} [[User:SoxBot|SoxBot]] ([[User talk:SoxBot|talk]]) 04:24, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
 *{{cratnote}} Is this a [[m:Right to Vanish]] request, meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again, or are you just wanting to abandon this account? If the latter, placing {{tl|retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option. ···[[User:Nihonjoe|<font color="darkgreen">日本穣</font>]]<sup>[[Help:Installing Japanese character sets|?]]</sup> · <small><font color="blue">[[Special:Contributions/Nihonjoe|投稿]]</font> · [[User talk:Nihonjoe|Talk to Nihonjoe]]</small> 09:38, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
+::I may edit again if I feel I have something to contribute.  But my edits do not need to be associated with my surname.--[[User:Lindsay123|Lindsay123]] ([[User talk:Lindsay123|talk]]) 03:05, 5 April 2010 (UTC)
 === Stevvialexander → Stevvi Alexander ===