Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to do so will result in a rejected request.

You must use the template shown below in the gray box. If you do not do this, your request will be ignored. Don't forget to sign your name with four tildes, as indicated. If your username contains spaces, you must use an underscore ("_") in the template, as shown below. Do not add links to your username, just the text. {{subst:Renameuser|Old Username|New Username|My Very Convincing Reason.}} -- ~~~~ Check this page periodically to see whether a bureaucrat has fulfilled your request or whether additional information is required. If the request has been fulfilled, read the "Once fulfilled" section for further instructions; of particular importance is the renaming of your userpages to reflect the name change. Please do not request a rename unless it is necessary. If you have only a few edits, see the alternatives below. The link "change username" points to a restricted tool. Only Bureaucrats can access it. Users without a Bureaucrat access level will get an error message instead.

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

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

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Meithal → J.M. Tavernier

• Current name: Meithal (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Tavernier J.M. Tavernier (Tavernier change username)
• Reason: For avoid conflicts with single user (hope i wont need to ask the same thing on all the wikipédia, will I ?) Meithal 11:45, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Requesting it here only gets you renamed on this wiki, not on the others. It might be better for you to wait until Single Login if you want to merge all of your accounts. Angela . 11:53, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

Au contraire; it would probably speed up the merge process if you've got all your accounts under the same name, with the same email address set in preferences; this allows the first pass to find them and associate them all. 164.11.204.56 08:00, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

Drusisqo → jadakisssss

• Current name: Drusisqo (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: jadakisssss (change username)
• Reason: I did not realise when creating the account that this name would be public for anyone to see, i prefer to have something to protect my privacy. Sorry for any inconveniences

 Done =Nichalp «Talk»=

CarmenWorld

Current name: CarmenWorld Requested name: CarmensWorld Reason: Sorry, I missed the "s" in my user name. I want it to read CarmensWorld. Thank you.

Template:No template Essjay (Talk) 06:49, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

 Not done per above. Warofdreams talk 06:00, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Mrnaveed → p3npower

• Current name: Mrnaveed (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: p3npower (change username)
• Reason: This current name contain my name. I do not want my name to come on editing article. -- 86.134.9.48 04:05, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

OCCAdmin → OCC01

It was suggested I rename: "Hello! Calling yourself admin is not a good idea as some editors could mistake you for an administrator. You can go to WP:CHU and request a change of username before you are blocked for possible impersonation. Regards, (aeropagitica) 23:10, 7 December 2006 (UTC) I agree. Alternatively, if you really want to keep this username you should put a note on your user page clarifying that you are not a Wikipedia administrator. Wikipedia policy forbids usernames that imply administrative status on Wikipedia. (I'm sure you were unaware of this and didn't intend to mislead anyone.)--Srleffler 02:08, 8 December 2006 (UTC)"

Please rename to "OCC01"

Template:No template =Nichalp «Talk»= 15:57, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Hard Rocker → th2450

• Current name: Hard Rocker (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: th2450
• Reason: protect my identity. -- Hard Rocker 16:50, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

 Done However, please note for the future that usernames are case sensitive, so it's important to enter them exactly; your request was almost rejected because I couldn't find you in the database. Essjay (Talk) 01:52, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

DiegoTehMexican → BrotherFlounder

• Current name: DiegoTehMexican (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: BrotherFlounder (change username)
• Reason: My old username feels fairly silly, and I belive that it could be construed as racist. -- BrotherFlounder (aka DiegoTehMexican) 20:30, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

 Done Essjay (Talk) 01:55, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

Superfag → Neptuniandroid

• Current name: Superfag (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Neptuniandroid [1] (change username)
• Reason: my current username may infringe upon the Wikipolicy on Usernames. I didn't know it would be visible. Sorry for any inconveniences. Superfag

 Done Essjay (Talk) 02:00, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

Deity_OfBattle → Deity_of_Battle

• Current name: User:Deity_OfBattle (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Deity_of_Battle [2] (change username)
• Reason: I had just signed up for an account today when I realized that the current configuration of the characters may compromise my identity based on other websites I go to; it is also not esthetically pleasing. I would just create another account but the usernames would be too similar, conflicting with "(although names too similar to existing ones are automatically blocked from creation)."

 Done Essjay (Talk) 03:29, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

Withamk@usa.net → Kent_Witham

• Current name: Withamk@usa.net (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Kent_Witham (change username)
• Reason: My old username is an email address, therefore it violates WP:Username. I apologize for any inconvenience. -- Withamk@usa.net 04:23, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

 Done No trouble at all. Essjay (Talk) 05:08, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

Deathrocker → Glimmer

• Current name: Deathrocker (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Glimmer (change username)
• Reason: I'm tired of being tied to just the Deathrock article, and no-longer have as much of an interest in its related articles. I'd like something new, and more independent please. -- Deathrocker 07:37, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

 Not done - User:Glimmer already exists. Warofdreams talk 06:00, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Stellertony → Tonei

• Current name: Stellertony (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Tonei (change username)
• Reason: I am changing the spelling of my name for various reasons, including to make it seem less gendered, and I would like to use this name on Wikipedia. I apologize for the existance of the desired username, as I started trying to change it before I found this article... I hope it's not too much of an inconvenience... -- Stellertony the Bookcrosser 11:30, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

 Not done. The username Tonei exists. Please choose another username. =Nichalp «Talk»= 16:39, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

Erikssond → Rxnd

• Current name: Erikssond (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Rxnd (change username)
• Reason: I have been using Rxnd as a sign-off for quite some time. I prefer the added anonymity. -- rxnd ( t | € | c ) 13:07, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

 Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:21, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

AManSac → President_Rhapsody

• Current name: AManSac (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: President_Rhapsody (change username)
• Reason: Not only is my username very, very close to my actual last name (privacy issues), but it may also infringe upon the Wikipolicy on Usernames. Sorry for the troubles. -- AManSac 05:46, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

 Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:23, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Travisbuchanan → riverroadkid

• Current name: Travisbuchanan (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: riverroadkid (change username)
• Reason: i dont want anyone that uses this site to be able to see my name, please fulfill my request. -- Travisbuchanan 11:49, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

 Not done target username exists. Please choose another username. =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:24, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

DHWhore → DHFan

• Current name: DHWhore (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: DHFan (change username)
• Reason: If I don't change my name I will be blocked from this website. -- DHWhore 14:09, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

 Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:25, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Cher is a godess → MEJRule

• Current name: Cher is a godess (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: MEJRule (is a godess&newusername=MEJRule change username)
• Reason: With this username, people have discovered who I am and I wish to remain anonymous. Thanks. -- Cher is a godess 15:58, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Template:No template =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:26, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

StanVman → stanvman

• Current name: StanVman (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: stanvman (change username)
• Reason: It always takes me at least 5 failed logins to remember to capitalize the S and the V. -- StanVman 20:10, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

bennicotera → choosername

• Current name: bennicotera (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: choosername (change username)
• Reason: it's probably not a good idea for me to have my actual name as my user name. please change to this or anything else really. -- Ben 22:58, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Gbambino → Gbambino06

• Current name: Gbambino (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Gbambino06 (change username)
• Reason: People whom I want to keep ignorant of my Wiki use are catching on to my identity via this account. I will put the User:Gbambino page up for deletion. --gbambino 00:24, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Open poppyseed → Open_sesame

• Current name: Open poppyseed (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Open_sesame (poppyseed&newusername=Open_sesame change username)
• Reason: First choice for name was open sesame, but that was taken, so I went to open poppyseed (which I consider a close relative of the sesame seed). Except I overlooked the underscore completely, so I wish to have my original preference w/underscore. -- Open poppyseed 00:49, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Deathrocker → Silver

• Current name: Deathrocker (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Gold (change username)
• Reason: I'm tired of being tied to just the Deathrock article, and no-longer have as much of an interest in its related articles. I'd like something new, and more independent please. -- Deathrocker 01:42, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Metal Maiden → Metal Lord

• Current name: Metal Maiden (talk

• contribs)

• Requested name: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?

title=Special:Listuser&group=&username=Metal Lord Metal Lord] ([http.//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php? title=Special%3ARenameuser&oldusername=Metal Maiden&newusername=Metal change username])

• Reason: I like the name Metal Lord better than Metal Maiden, and I don't want people to think i'm a girl when i'm a boy, and Metal Maiden sounds like a girl name thanks. -- Metal 01:58, 13 December 2006 (UTC)

Srbrown → Wordcount3000

• Current name: Srbrown (talk • contribs)
• Requested name: Wordcount3000 (change username)
• Reason: I have made only a few edits, but someone--I think I might know who--went online with my account and did some editing. This has associated the previous username with material I'd rather not be associated with. I hope this can be fixed, and also that I find the culprit and admonish them. Thank you. -- Srbrown 02:25, 13 December 2006 (UTC)