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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.

Bierzart → OliverWeidel

Current name: Bierzart (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: OliverWeidel (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
Datestamp: 14:19, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Change to real name Bierzart (talk) 14:19, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 14:21, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? –xeno^talk 15:33, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not done due to no response. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:48, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ctvr → Westtxwill

Current name: Ctvr (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Westtxwill (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
Datestamp: 01:08, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I don't want my account user name associated with the article I submitted Ctvr (talk) 01:08, 24 November 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) 01:09, 24 November 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 · Join WikiProject Japan! 01:27, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not done per above. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:48, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Don Zaloog → Ahmed Ghazi

Current name: Don Zaloog (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ahmed Ghazi (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
Datestamp: 18:58, 28 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Change to actual name, also Don Zaloog might be considered promotional. Don Zaloog (talk) 18:58, 28 November 2010 (UTC) Don Zaloog[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:00, 28 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? (X! · talk) · @857 · 19:33, 28 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I am aware of the implications. You may proceed with my request.--Don Zaloog (talk) 00:33, 29 November 2010 (UTC) Don Zaloog[reply]

- Bureaucrat note: Considering the real name issue, also keep in mind that merely being named after a fictional character wouldn't be considered promotional. EVula // talk // ☯ // 19:46, 28 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I understand that. However, I have various corporate issues at this time and I want to take the precaution. You may proceed with my request. --Don Zaloog (talk) 00:33, 29 November 2010 (UTC) Don Zaloog[reply]

Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:50, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Auanika → Das steinerne Herz

Current name: Auanika (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Das steinerne Herz (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
Datestamp: 20:36, 28 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I'm from Russia. My username in russian wikipedia is Das steinerne Herz now. Auanika (talk) 20:36, 28 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 20:39, 28 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:51, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hongkongresident → And on the sixth day God created MANchester

Current name: Hongkongresident (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: On the sixth day God created MANchester (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
Datestamp: 21:28, 28 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I no longer reside in Hong Kong, as I'm currently living in Denmark as a student. I have also realised that my username shouldn't advertise my location. resident (talk) 21:28, 28 November 2010 (UTC) resident (talk) 21:28, 28 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. New username is longer than 40 characters. SoxBot (talk) 21:30, 28 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- I've reduced the size. It is currently under 40 characters.--resident (talk) 22:22, 28 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:53, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wayne Olajuwon → Slam

Current name: Wayne Olajuwon (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Slam (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
Datestamp: 00:01, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I don't want to have the last name of a person who has a last name like this as my username. WAYNEOLAJUWON 00:01, 29 November 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) 00:03, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not done due to subsequent request. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:54, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wayne Olajuwon → Wayne Slam

Current name: Wayne Olajuwon (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Wayne Slam (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
Datestamp: 00:07, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Per previous reason above. WAYNEOLAJUWON 00:07, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 00:09, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done, though it may take a while to reattribute all of your edits to the new username. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:56, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bandit Ngebak → Franzdiningrat

Current name: Bandit Ngebak (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Franzdiningrat (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
Datestamp: 01:46, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: My page doesn't exist. Bandit Ngebak (talk) 01:46, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 01:48, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 16:57, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Indigopage → Mr P

Current name: Indigopage (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Mr P (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
Datestamp: 05:04, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: shorter and more anonymous Indigopage (talk) 05:04, 29 November 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) 05:06, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not done done below. MBisanz ^talk 05:22, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jarradlewis → Jarrad Lewis

Current name: Jarradlewis (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jarrad Lewis (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
Datestamp: 07:09, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: To correct the case in family name, and separate given and family names. I am aware of the potential implications associated with using my real name. Jarrad Lewis (talk) 07:09, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 07:12, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done MBisanz ^talk 15:01, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ScienceApologist → Joshua P. Schroeder

Current name: ScienceApologist (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Joshua P. Schroeder (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
Datestamp: 16:21, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Concerns over using my real name have now been fixed to my satisfaction. I would like my contributions from here on out to be associated with my real name. ScienceApologist (talk) 16:21, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 16:24, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? This is a big concern given the large number of edits you have. We don't want to be renaming you again. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 17:01, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- As it is, right now, I can't see how any of these issues would affect me more than they already do, but I cannot guarantee that in the future there won't be something more that might happen since the nature of this website seems to change on something like a year-by-year basis. Things are better than they were a few years back, and if they continue in this direction I don't anticipate having to make a name change. One thing I do want to make sure of, though, is that my current global user name doesn't get usurped by another individual since a lot of my contributions are under this username. Is this possible? ScienceApologist (talk) 18:19, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lornepike → Kipley

Current name: Lornepike (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Kipley (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
Datestamp: 17:28, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: STATE A REASON HERE The current name identifies me personally. Lornepike (talk) 17:28, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 17:33, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done The Rambling Man (talk) 17:33, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Philspice1 → Allisonok

Current name: Philspice1 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Allisonok (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
Datestamp: 19:08, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: undergoing a gender change Philspice1 (talk) 19:08, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:09, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Diego Grez → El Muñeco Shakes It Up, Baby

Current name: Diego Grez (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: El Muñeco Shakes It Up, Baby (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
Datestamp: 20:24, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Privacy Diego Grez (talk) 20:24, 29 November 2010 (UTC) Diego Grez (talk) 20:24, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot Beta has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 20:27, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done MBisanz ^talk 20:56, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Petedude72 → Chillipeanut

Current name: Petedude72 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Chillipeanut (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
Datestamp: 21:01, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Changed my name by deed poll Petedude72 (talk) 21:01, 29 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

@@ Line 147: / Line 147: @@
 * Reason: undergoing a gender change [[User:Philspice1|Philspice1]] ([[User talk:Philspice1|talk]]) 19:08, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
 *{{User:SoxBot/CHU|noerrorbeta}} [[User:SoxBot|SoxBot]] ([[User talk:SoxBot|talk]]) 19:09, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
-*{{done}} '''[[User:MBisanz|<span style='color: #FFFF00;background-color: #0000FF;'>MBisanz</span>]]''' <sup>[[User talk:MBisanz|<span style='color: #FFA500;'>talk</span>]]</sup> 20:57, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
 === Diego Grez → El Muñeco Shakes It Up, Baby ===
@@ Line 155: / Line 154: @@
 *{{User:SoxBot/CHU|noerrorbeta}} [[User:SoxBot|SoxBot]] ([[User talk:SoxBot|talk]]) 20:27, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
 *{{done}} '''[[User:MBisanz|<span style='color: #FFFF00;background-color: #0000FF;'>MBisanz</span>]]''' <sup>[[User talk:MBisanz|<span style='color: #FFA500;'>talk</span>]]</sup> 20:56, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
+=== Petedude72 → Chillipeanut ===
+{{renameuser2| 1=Petedude72
+  | 2=Chillipeanut
+  }}
+* Datestamp: 21:01, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
+* Reason: Changed my name by deed poll [[User:Petedude72|Petedude72]] ([[User talk:Petedude72|talk]]) 21:01, 29 November 2010 (UTC)