Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple
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Current requests
LegoAxiom1007 → ElTigre1007
- Current name: LegoAxiom1007 (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: ElTigre1007 (change username)
- Reason: I hope I'm not going to be a sock but, I love the show, El Tigre. So, do I have any instructions or not? IsuzuAxiom1007 (talk • contribs) 16:30, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done We generally don't encourage usernames that are copyrighted/trademarked names. =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Glampers → `Trivia
- Current name: Glampers (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: `Trivia (change username)
- Reason: As previous request, name used elsewhere by someone else. Glampers 04:39, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
- 'Trivia might be confused for User:Trivia. Incidently User:Trivia is available for usurpation. You can put up a request on WP:CHU/U =Nichalp «Talk»= 15:23, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 05:48, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
CathalO'Neill → Hulo0o
- Current name: CathalO'Neill (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: hulo0o (change username)
- Reason: want to remain anonomious!. CathalO'Neill 20:41, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: Wikipedia usernames must begin with a capital letter, please see WP:U#Username_capitalization. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 01:18, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
- A new request has been filed below. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 22:31, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Gretnagod → Whitstable
- Current name: Gretnagod (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Whitstable (change username)
- Reason: Current username comes across as too superior, ie God, and I my brief time spent in Gretna is now over. So I'd like to be associated with the place I am most associated with. Gretnagod 22:21, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
FAT → Vazert
- Current name: FAT (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Vazert (change username)
- Reason: Inappropriate current one. FAT 00:11, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Martin.leese → MjlGoneAway
- Current name: Martin.leese (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: MjlGoneAway (change username)
- Reason: Privacy plus leaving. Martin.leese 05:48, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Vu3rdd → VU3RDD
- Current name: Vu3rdd (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: VU3RDD (change username)
- Reason: The login name is my Ham Radio call sign, I would like a full capitalization. Vu3rdd 09:52, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
PerformanceResearch → Performance Research
- Current name: PerformanceResearch (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Performance Research (change username)
- Reason: I would like it to look more like a business name than a username when it is searched. PerformanceResearch 15:12, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
- Um, your username really shouldn't look like a business name, that may be interpreted as spam--VectorPotentialTalk 02:19, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
- Oppose change. This user's activities on Wikipedia so far have clearly been designed to promote a business. I would support a change to a more personal name, but not a more professional one. --Elonka 19:14, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done per above. =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
GDon4t0 → GDonato
- Current name: GDon4t0 (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: GDonato (change username)
- Reason: The old name is not fully compatible with policy as changing letters to numbers is discouraged. Considering I contribute regularly to WP:RFCN I would prefer the slightly more correct name. Thanks. GDon4t0 (talk to me...) 15:40, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
CathalO'Neill → Hulo0o
- Current name: CathalO'Neill (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Hulo0o (change username)
- Reason: i want to remain private! i read the comment up there ^^^ and i relise that i need capitals!. Hulo0o der! 17:05, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Bbmcanada → [bbm canada]
- Current name: Bbmcanada (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: [bbm canada] (change username)
- Reason: I would like it to look the same as my company logo. Bbmcanada 17:32, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: Template fixed. Majorly (o rly?) 18:22, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
- Further, this username is not suitable; the software would not allow [ at the start of the username. Please choose another. Majorly (o rly?) 18:24, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
PSeeger → PSeeker
- Current name: PSeeger (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: PSeeker (change username)
- Reason: requested by another user due to sounding like a living person PSeeger 18:15, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Dariush4444 → MehrdadNY
- Current name: Dariush4444 (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: MehrdadNY (change username)
- Reason: Someone is using my name and creating fake accounts on other websites. Dariush4444 19:54, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: Template is now properly formatted. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 22:34, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Bbmcanada → BBM Canada
- Current name: Bbmcanada (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: BBM Canada (change username)
- Reason: I would like to have the name look like the corporate logo. Bbmcanada 13:48, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: username policy presently classes "Usernames that promote a company" as inappropriate- Usernames of or closely resembling the names of companies and groups are discouraged. WjBscribe 19:07, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done per above. =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Wiki-newbie → Alientraveller
- Current name: Wiki-newbie (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Alientraveller (change username)
- Reason: I joined Wikipedia preferring to stay short-term. It has become a longterm thing for me, and I'd rather choose my own username properly now. Wikinew ([[User talk:Wiki-newbie|talk)]] 20:14, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Chrisalbro → Within the Veil
- Current name: Chrisalbro (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Within the Veil (change username)
- Reason: Okay. A while back, I decided that having a username this close to my real name was a bad idea. Well, one day I noticed that the 'move' option was available for my talk page. I "moved" my talk page to "Within the Veil". Since then, Within the Veil has appeared on my signatures. Well, now people are getting confused when they go to my user page and see "Chrisalbro". So, can you change my username to Within the Veil? I'd really appreciate it. Within the Veil 22:04, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done Please move your user pages. You may need to contact an admin for this. =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Pynchnothingness → Pynch Nothingness
- Current name: Pynchnothingness (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Pynch Nothingness (change username)
- Reason: I am using "Pynch Nothingness" for other Wiki sites and just wanted to keep everything on even keel. Pynchnothingness 23:10, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Werkbot → Regular Daddy
- Current name: Werkbot (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Regular Daddy (change username)
- Reason: I can't have a name w/ the term "bot" in it. Werkbot 02:16, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Peter J. Moore → Zatoichi75
- Current name: Peter J. Moore (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Zatoichi75 (change username)
- Reason: I decided it was better to have an anonymous username. P. Moore 02:25, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note:A similar account, Zatoichi77, exists. --TeckWiz ParlateContribs@ 02:31, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Mattpelech → Apq16716
- Current name: Mattpelech (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Apq16716 (change username)
- Reason: i do not want my name in my username. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Mattpelech (talk • contribs) 05:51, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: This unsigned request was added by the user requesting the change. I have left an unsigned note to that effect. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 22:49, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Neilrobertpaton → Sardaka
- Current name: Neilrobertpaton (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Sardaka (change username)
- Reason: for anonymity
Neilrobertpaton 12:22, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Jiaolong → WikiOne
- Current name: Jiaolong (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: WikiOne (change username)
- Reason: I don't want this username anymore and to be anonymous. Jiaolong 18:06, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Killaruna → Bangin
- Current name: Killaruna (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Bangin (change username)
- Reason: I've everywhere joined the wikis this Bangin, so I want to continue with this name. (I have made a redirect from User:Bangin to my userpage (since a long time)) Killaruna | talk 2 me! 18:40, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Clerk 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. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 22:45, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Bibeandbibleonly → Bibleandbibleonly
- Current name: Bibeandbibleonly (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Bibleandbibleonly (change username)
- Reason: I accidently spelled my username wrong, so it is creating problems when I try to log on. Bibeandbibleonly 19:24, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Done I have done the name correction. However your name is against wikipedia policies and request you to have it changed. =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Zosakis → Zos80
- Current name: Zosakis (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Zos80 (change username)
- Reason: privacy policy. Zosakis 11:10, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Chris Bradshaw → Chriswiki
- Current name: Chris Bradshaw (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Chriswiki (change username)
- Reason: Additional anonymity would be nice following some not very nice comments by vandals on my talk page. Also, it appears there is someone notable with the same name as me which has led to some confusion. Thanks. Chris B 14:55, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Tbeers → Quillwilber
- Current name: Tbeers (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Quillwilber (change username)
- Reason: Reason: used real name and now wish for additional anonymity. Tbeers 15:28, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Talkamil → Lordakkarin07
- Current name: Talkamil (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Lordakkarin07 (change username)
- Reason: Used fake name, feel kinda stupid... Talkamil 15:40, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Edfitz → Ed Fitzgerald
- Current name: Edfitz (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Ed Fitzgerald (change username)
- Reason: Prefer to use full name instead of nickname. Ed Fitzgerald (unfutz) 16:14, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Modocbot → ElCuervitoAzul
- Current name: Modocbot (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: ElCuervitoAzul (change username)
- Reason: Someone told be to change my name or I would be blocked. Ay, Dios mio! All I wanted to do was write a simple article... this thing is so involved... anyways, is it well capitalised now?
Clerk note: This unsigned request was added by the user requesting the change. Also, template is now properly formatted. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 04:13, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Cdetrizio → WalkDontRun
- Current name: Cdetrizio (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: WalkDontRun (change username)
- Reason: access issues under existing user name —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Cdetrizio (talk • contribs) 11:44, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: Template is now properly formatted. Unsigned request was added by the user requesting the change. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 13:03, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Bbmcanada → BBM Canada
- Current name: Bbmcanada (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: BBM Canada (change username)
- Reason: Why hasn't anyone responded to my requests? can I change my name please? I would like it to be the same as the company logo. Bbmcanada 15:28, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
- As a quick word of advice, I don't think your new name will be allowed as it would be considered advertising. Gretnagod 17:51, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done Patience is a virtue! Your name is too similar to the name of a company. =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Mahamies → Watsimous
- Current name: Mahamies (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Watsimous (change username)
- Reason: Avoiding misunderstandings; it seems there exist many persons using the same nick in different Internet forums. Mahamies 16:19, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
GRS LLC Founder → Helper6860
- Current name: GRS LLC Founder (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Helper6860 (change username)
- Reason: Informed old name could be considered advertising. CCS 16:33, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Rayshillwebmaster → Dustwind77
- Current name: Rayshillwebmaster (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Dustwind77 (change username)
- Reason: Name selected in a hurry - it potentially violates a naming rule on Wiki. Rayshillwebmaster 17:31, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Steven burnfart → Kyngofthehollygrove
- Current name: Steven burnfart (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Kyngofthehollygrove (change username)
- Reason: Name chosen in haste--potentially violates naming rules. Steven burnfart 20:53, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Haroldfarmer → An5garika
- Current name: Haroldfarmer (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: An5garika (change username)
- Reason: avoid spam — Preceding unsigned comment added by Haroldfarmer (talk • contribs) 22:34, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: Template fixed to reflect current name (user entered his current name as HaroldFarmer when it is in fact Haroldfarmer) and added unsigned template. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 22:46, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Striking13 → Kahananite
- Current name: Striking13 (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Kahananite (change username)
- Reason: "striking thirteen" is associated with Orwell, a pretty political figure. And I want to de-politicize my username so people no longer jump to conclusions. - Striking13 22:59, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
PieMan360 → Pie Man 360
- Current name: PieMan360 (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Pie Man 360 (change username)
- Reason: I want to change my user name to the same thing, but with spaces, to minimalize wierdness with having a one-word username. (and it looks better.) [[User:PieMan360 | UserPage Talk about me!]] 01:10, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:27, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Dont mess wit me(Tay) →Get me snitches =](Tay)
- Current name: Dont mess wit me(Tay) (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Get me snitches!(Tay) (change username)
- Reason: I really like dis s/n =] Pretty Ricky aint breakin up yall! yay!! Tam` Tam` =] 03:58, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Not done User renames are costly on the database. We really can't do renames on current fads or fancies of a user. =Nichalp «Talk»= 07:14, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Wikipedier → U.S.A.U.S.A.U.S.A.
- Current name: Wikipedier (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: U.S.A.U.S.A.U.S.A. (change username)
- Reason: My username is apparently in violation of the username policy for being a Wikipedia term. I have no choice but to have it changed. I wanted to have an aynomonous username, which I think is reasonable, still. Are there any problems with this new username? Wikipedier (talk • contribs) 14:41, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 15:57, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
ChristopherMannMcKay → Christopher Mann McKay
- Current name: ChristopherMannMcKay (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Christopher Mann McKay (change username)
- Reason: When I created my username, I did not know you could have spaces in the username
Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 18:25, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Arunmp->ArunMP
- Current name:Arunmp
- Requested name:ArunMP
- Reason:
Template:No template Please sign in and also give a reason for rename for purposes of archival. =Nichalp «Talk»= 18:26, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Done - it took barely seven seconds. — Dan | talk 18:55, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Firstscotrail → Chris210691
- Current name: Firstscotrail (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Chris210691 (change username)
- Reason: I am in violation of the wikipedia user name policy could my name please be change asap.
Clerk note: The above unsigned request was added by the user requesting the rename. I have fixed the template. WjBscribe 21:35, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Rcbookpublishing → Factfinder52
- Current name: Rcbookpublishing (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: Factfinder52 (change username)
- Reason: original name was questionable.
Clerk note: This unsigned request was originally made by the account requesting the rename at WP:CHU/U [1]. WjBscribe 21:57, 31 March 2007 (UTC)
Radman1 → R.123
- Current name: Radman1 (talk • contribs)
- Requested name: R.123 (change username)
- Reason: privacy policy. [[en:RaD Man|'''RaD Man''' ([[User_talk:Radman1|''talk'']])]] 01:23, 1 April 2007 (UTC)