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{{renameuser2| 1=Kc86er | 2=CastleBuff }}
{{renameuser2| 1=Kc86er | 2=CastleBuff }}
* Datestamp: 00:54, 30 March 2012 (UTC)
* Datestamp: 00:54, 30 March 2012 (UTC)
* Reason: Current user name is used too much on other sites [[User:Kc86er|Kc86er]] ([[User talk:Kc86er|talk]]) 00:54, 30 March 2012 (UTC)
* Reason: Privacy protection; my current user name is used too much on other sites [[User:Kc86er|Kc86er]] ([[User talk:Kc86er|talk]]) 00:54, 30 March 2012 (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.


GLENNB49 → W. GLENN BURNS

SMChannel → SMCTVFan

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:39, 26 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: In light of your editing, your requested username still rather suggests you do. Please select a different username. WilliamH (talk) 00:54, 27 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Clintonbale → CBale

 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. WilliamH (talk) 00:44, 27 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Txrazy → Xrazy

LAAngels21 → LAKings21

With all due respect, the Kings are a huge part of my life. I understand where you're coming from but my editing wouldn't be restricted to only those articles. In my opinion, it wouldn't be different than other users having "hockey" in their name, whether they edit solely hockey articles or not. LAAngels21 (talk) 23:34, 27 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I think you are missing the main point: are you going to keep requesting that your username be changed every time your interests change, or are you going to stick with this one? We don't want to be playing musical usernames here. ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 04:17, 28 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
How about Scott21? It's my name. LAAngels21 (talk) 23:26, 28 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
User:Scott21 already exists, you would have to file an usurp request if you want it. WilliamH (talk) 13:22, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, how about User:ScottK21? LAAngels21 (talk) 18:02, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Super God Eater → SuperGodEater

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:39, 27 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 14:21, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

BWard74 → Brain74

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:52, 28 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Teddybuddy → TeddyBuddy

 Clerk note: The username Teddybuddy (talk · contribs) has made no contributions to the project aside from this edit, or has only a few minor contributions. AndieM (Am I behaving?) 08:14, 28 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DoverGwiki362 → GEMDragon

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:14, 28 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

An Illusive Man → The Illusive Man

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:36, 28 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This name is very close to TheIllusiveMan, a user with 0 edits. —An Illusive Man— (Contact) 23:44, 28 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 14:05, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Abhijay → Soviet King

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 11:10, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 13:59, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Styath → Thayts

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 16:40, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 16:48, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

P.Ctnt → P.Cps1120a

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for P.Cps1120a, however there is 1 unattached account another wiki. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 18:40, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 18:42, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

w008 → Alex.Uvarov

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Alex.Uvarov (primary wiki: ruwiki). --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:10, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Done - SUL request. WJBscribe (talk) 21:25, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

JansAviation → Janj757

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:10, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
 Done The user "JansAviation" has been renamed to "Janj757". WilliamH (talk) 22:07, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

WikiLubber → DawgDeputy

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:30, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Kc86er → CastleBuff

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