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* Datestamp: 04:21, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
* Datestamp: 04:21, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
* Reason: I previously misread the username guidelines. davidlones365 04:21, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
* Reason: I previously misread the username guidelines. davidlones365 04:21, 29 October 2011 (UTC)

=== Noeguy2 → q29ep ===

{{renameuser2| 1=Noeguy2 | 2=q29ep }}
* Datestamp: 08:22, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
* Reason: contains a known address. [[User:Noeguy2|Noeguy2]] ([[User talk:Noeguy2|talk]]) 08:22, 29 October 2011 (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.


Oliver W, Broadus → Oliver W. Broadus

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 01:10, 14 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
We need the user to confirm the name change request, please. Hersfold (t/a/c) 01:34, 14 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Message left on user's talk. Mlpearc powwow 02:04, 14 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nickyshankar → NICKY SHANKAR

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 16:10, 17 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: - Do you want your username in all caps? Maxim(talk) 15:33, 23 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Ahmad006 → Ahmad Nauman

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 16:40, 24 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? — frankie (talk) 16:45, 24 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Lukep913 → LHP

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for LHP, however there are 3 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:30, 24 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Not done LHP is an active account on svwiki with around 500 edits. The Uninvited Co., Inc. 16:56, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

vision capital admin → vcwrote

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:30, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  • I oppose the rename. The proposed username reads as "Vision Capital wrote". It still smacks of a non-personal account. This isn't just semantics. I fear the editor may not understand the underlying conflict of interest issues in play here. --Hammersoft (talk) 14:10, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

IHME → Digitcomme

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:10, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

SONYATV → SONYATVWIKIREPRESENTATIVE

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 01:30, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Need this user to read over Wikipedia:FAQ/Organizations as per Wikipedia:Conflict of interest.Moxy (talk) 04:19, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Clerk note: Are you sure you wish to be only in capital letters? WilliamH (talk) 11:17, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

(o O)Eh...username? → (o.O)Eh...username?

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:20, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Bureaucrat note: I'm concerned about the special characters used in the username (parentheses and question mark). It would be best to have one without those in it. Any other comments? ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 07:13, 29 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  • I would really like to at least keep the brackets...I'm so sorry for being a bother. — Preceding unsigned comment added by (o O)Eh...username? (talk • contribs) 07:52, 29 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

SigmaTDCO → Comsmaj

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:10, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

SigmaTDCO → Hafhah!)*!@_$_*&$!21354653@*(&$5244

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
  • SigmaTDCO has already made a request here.
  • The requested username contains the character "@" which cannot be used in usernames due to technical limitations. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:10, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Clerk note: Aside from being a duplicate request, this will be declined by the bureaucrat - usernames must not be random strings of characters. WilliamH (talk) 13:42, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Not done The Uninvited Co., Inc. 17:03, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

uhlawschool → es282

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:20, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Lobocursor → xyzLobocursor

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 05:30, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
If this is a RTV request, wouldn't a random username be better than a username that would still show up in a search for your current username? —Jeremy v^_^v Components:V S M 00:44, 28 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Alexandru.petrita → alexandru.petrita

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
  • The requested username is the same as your current name, aside from the first letter being in lowercase. Due to technical limitations, usernames must start with an uppercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference.
  • The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.
  • There is already a global account registered for Alexandru.petrita. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 08:10, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Not done Note left on user's talk page. The Uninvited Co., Inc. 17:11, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Dwagner7 → Biomat77

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:40, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Ceech → Frank Gigante

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 04:10, 28 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Rosaakbari → jointparadise

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 04:30, 28 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 23:31, 28 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Zoomedia9 → Maxnxs

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:50, 28 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

ClimateChangeGuide → Cousigreeno

 Done by Bibliomaniac15 --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 00:30, 29 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Davidlones365 → David Lones

Noeguy2 → q29ep

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