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Thanks for the speedy action [[User:MBisanz]], but having a publicly-visible page redirect from my now-unused real name page to my current user page kind of defeats the goal of a modest degree of pseudonymity. Any way to fix it so that re-direct does not show the way it currently does? Thank you. - [[User:No barometer of intelligence|No barometer of intelligence]] ([[User talk:No barometer of intelligence|talk]]) 17:20, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the speedy action [[User:MBisanz]], but having a publicly-visible page redirect from my now-unused real name page to my current user page kind of defeats the goal of a modest degree of pseudonymity. Any way to fix it so that re-direct does not show the way it currently does? Thank you. - [[User:No barometer of intelligence|No barometer of intelligence]] ([[User talk:No barometer of intelligence|talk]]) 17:20, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
:I've gone ahead and simply deleted redirects altogether under U1 (the redirects are merely a technical byproduct of the renaming process). Please note, however, that the rename will still show up in the logs. [[User:Tyrol5|<font color="#960018">'''Tyrol5'''</font>]] <small>[[User talk:Tyrol5|<font color="#960018">[Talk]</font>]]</small> 19:59, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
:I've gone ahead and simply deleted redirects altogether under U1 (the redirects are merely a technical byproduct of the renaming process). Please note, however, that the rename will still show up in the logs. [[User:Tyrol5|<font color="#960018">'''Tyrol5'''</font>]] <small>[[User talk:Tyrol5|<font color="#960018">[Talk]</font>]]</small> 19:59, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

=== <span id="UnifiedLeft">UnifiedLeft</span> → 19Nice70Guy2013 ===

{{renameuser2| 1=UnifiedLeft | 2=19Nice70Guy2013 }}
* Datestamp: 21:20, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: Want a more politically neutral name [[User:UnifiedLeft|UnifiedLeft]] ([[User talk:UnifiedLeft|talk]]) 21:20, 8 February 2013 (UTC)

Revision as of 21:20, 8 February 2013

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:

  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.


Requests

Ksriram1978 → Sriram Kannan

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:20, 1 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Tyrol5 [Talk] 20:33, 1 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: Sriram Kannan

It seems that you are wanting to rename your account so your user page appears under the new title. As your user page is the only page you have edited besides this one, I doubt you are really here to build an encyclopedia. We can't really accept that. — This, that, and the other (talk) 10:18, 2 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for replying. My apologies if I've misunderstood, but it seems that you wish to link articles to your userpage. Is this true? If so, please note that while real names are permitted per the username policy, self-promotion is not permitted per this policy. You're more than welcome to carry on with the rename, but be advised that self-promotion isn't allowed (if that is your intention, that is; apologies if I'm off the mark). Thanks, Tyrol5 [Talk] 03:01, 5 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. I'll assume good faith. A bureaucrat will come around and perform the rename, barring any concerns from the bureaucrat him/herself. Thanks and regards, Tyrol5 [Talk] 22:43, 5 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Not done Your only edits have been to your self-promotional userpage. If you begin to contribute to other parts of the project or remove the self-promotional resume from your userpage, I would complete this request at a later date. MBisanz talk 01:29, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

ACT Greens Campaign Assistant → Bill at ACT Greens

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 11:50, 6 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. The user "ACT Greens Campaign Assistant" has been renamed to "Bill at ACT Greens". 28bytes (talk) 13:14, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

XavierHighAlbury → XHSITGuy

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:30, 6 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. The user "XavierHighAlbury" has been renamed to "XHSITGuy". 28bytes (talk) 13:15, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

James.tantalo → james.tantalo

 Bureaucrat note: MediaWiki software automatically capitalizes the first letter of all usernames. Sorry. MBisanz talk 16:07, 7 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done MBisanz talk 16:07, 7 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

dafuqmusiq → appelboom

 Not done Already in use. MBisanz talk 16:10, 7 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

mortgagedashboard → gtown512

 Clerk note: Could you log in to verify your identity and sign here, please? Tyrol5 [Talk] 22:27, 7 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Mortgagedashboard (talk) 15:44, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, a bureaucrat should take care of it, barring any concerns from him/her. To the 'crat: the sig is legit. Tyrol5 [Talk] 20:35, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yeom0609 → RisingStar

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:00, 7 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. The user "Yeom0609" has been renamed to "RisingStar". 28bytes (talk) 12:16, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Boychoir → Minnesota Boychoir

Robot clerk note: The request was made by Hannaj1997, not Boychoir; please login as Boychoir to request a name change. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 04:40, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

MarkHumphreyLtd → Designer26

MarkHumphreyLtd (talk) 10:08, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 10:10, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. The user "MarkHumphreyLtd" has been renamed to "Designer26". 28bytes (talk) 12:14, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

dafuqmusiq → RoodWitBlauw

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 11:10, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. The user "Dafuqmusiq" has been renamed to "RoodWitBlauw". 28bytes (talk) 12:12, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Reda jankauskaite → RJinvisible

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for RJinvisible, however there is 1 unattached account another wiki. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 11:30, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Scottykira → DSBennie

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 12:00, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
 Done. The user "Scottykira" has been renamed to "DSBennie". 28bytes (talk) 12:11, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]


Joel Rennie → no barometer of intelligence

Thanks for the speedy action User:MBisanz, but having a publicly-visible page redirect from my now-unused real name page to my current user page kind of defeats the goal of a modest degree of pseudonymity. Any way to fix it so that re-direct does not show the way it currently does? Thank you. - No barometer of intelligence (talk) 17:20, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've gone ahead and simply deleted redirects altogether under U1 (the redirects are merely a technical byproduct of the renaming process). Please note, however, that the rename will still show up in the logs. Tyrol5 [Talk] 19:59, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

UnifiedLeft → 19Nice70Guy2013