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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.

Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

Cojohnny →

 Clerk note: What do you want to be renamed to? WjBscribe 00:42, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done --Deskana (talk) 01:16, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Zeus Master → RVPuser234

Comment- Zeus Master is comprehensible. RVPuser234 isn't. What do we call you for short? RVP or 234? Your call, however. --Rodhullandemu (please reply here - contribs) 00:21, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: I'm concerned about this. You have gone straight into editing templates and you've been fiddling with bot stuff. I don't think this is your first account and I'm getting bad vibes. I'm going to sleep on this I think Secretlondon 02:33, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

News36 → News 36

 Bureaucrat note: This is the name of your tv /radio station? Secretlondon 01:14, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User has no edits (deleted or otherwise) outside this request. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 01:20, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done --Deskana (talk) 01:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Graham MIlner → Graham Milner

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 203.190.196.72 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Qst 15:38, 14 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done --Deskana (talk) 01:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

PhilReade2390 → 1977

 Clerk note: Please provide a reason for requesting this rename. Qst 13:21, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: You can (probably) just go and make the new name. However I note that you've only been editing onBrian Reade, a relation? You should read our conflict of interest policy. Secretlondon (talk) 00:44, 17 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Thierry.salmon → Thierry.salmon

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 83.182.168.188 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Qst 17:27, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: - Do you wish to be renamed Thierry Salmon, if so, please change it. Thanks. Rudget zŋ 17:41, 15 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: All wikipedia usernames start with a capital letter. Secretlondon 02:27, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Note the current second name request, and then look at the diff. Thanks, Rudget zŋ 20:27, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Could you link to the diff next time - otherwise I'm not sure your clerking has much use.. -- Secretlondon (talk) 22:25, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Your comment is harsh, Secretlondon. The users here volunteer their time to assist the Bureaucrats in their duties - constructive criticism is infinitely preferable to posts like that. Anthøny 22:38, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, being the one to point this out on IRC, I must echo what AGK says. Rudget is a new (well not new, but new-ish) clerk, he may make the odd mistakes; but we all do — please keep criticism constructive. Like AGK said, we are here to assist bureaucrats like you - you shoudl not be treating us like this, or it would make renames harder for crats here. Qst 22:42, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
He gives people lots of false information and isn't that helpful. I agree my comment was harsh, but his comment was abrasive too. I am not going to say anything about the nest of vipers that are the wretched Wikipedia IRC channels.. Secretlondon (talk) 23:01, 16 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Could I ask where I have provided false information? Rudget zŋ 11:53, 17 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done --Deskana (talk) 01:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dimensionzero → Liquidrecords

 Clerk note: Request from administrator C.Fred (talk · contribs) is here. ( arky ) 03:02, 18 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: You were asked to change your name because of a conflict of interest with Dimension Zero, an article you have been editing and have been complaining about trademarks over. It is very clear you have a conflict of interest over it. I guess that Liquid records is the name of the record label, probably your employer. Obviously I am not going to rename you to another conflict of interest name, and we don't want people using wikipedia for promotion regardless. Secretlondon (talk) 04:16, 18 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Bloodthirsty bloodthirsty hippos → Bloodthirsty, Bloodthirsty Hippos

 Clerk note: Requester is username-blocked by SQL; this request will not affect the block. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 06:37, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Obviously staying blocked as it's the same name. Secretlondon (talk) 14:02, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Tff dot com → Tff updates

 Bureaucrat note: It also seems to reference a web site you work for and who you are editing for. You need to read out conflict of interest policy and our policy on role accounts. If you get renamed it'll be to something unconnected to your employer. Secretlondon (talk) 07:19, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Malayaliyan → PriyaK

 Bureaucrat note: This is your second rename? If I do rename you again I won't do it a third time, you'll be stuck with this one. Secretlondon (talk) 07:33, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Tahirjadoon → Bagnotarwiki

 Bureaucrat note: I'm a bit concerned that your chosen name could look like a role account, especially since you've been editing Bagnotar. Could you come up with something that doesn't imply any official status? Secretlondon (talk) 07:36, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Finchesforever → Charmcharm

What's the connection between you and User:Boygirlparty? Secretlondon (talk) 07:43, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Adistan → Adi_Stan

 Clerk note: Sorry but it isn't possible to have that symbol in a Wikipedia username - the software treats it as a space. Would you like a space? WjBscribe 01:00, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Might be possible to do it like User:А did. --Chris 09:32, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Petercdmulcahy → Omaolcataigh

The Great Wrestling Fan → Mark Linton

Turd the Borg → Trud the Borg

TheCoolestDude → AccordionBandit

Webcasting → Csalomonlee

 Clerk note: Fixed malformed request. However, user has no contributions (deleted or otherwise) outside this request.-Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 23:33, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

AllPeople → Metissage

Curt Wilhelm VonSavage → Cirt

BrianWalker → Docboat

Jack-O-Roe → Jack-A-Roe

  • Current name: Jack-O-Roe (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: Jack-A-Roe (rename user)
  • Reason: I just registered yesterday and I wanted to use the name Jack-A-Roe because it's one of my favorite songs, but it was not accepted - the system said it was too similar to an existing user, "Jackaroe". The registration page told me to ask an administrator for help, so I am making this request. It looks like the other user, Jackaroe, has not made any edits since it was registered a year ago. Also it's not exactly the same as the name I want to use, Jack-A-Roe, which is why I am requesting here instead of the usurp page. Thanks for your help. Jack-O-Roe (talk) 05:56, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: An administrator can create the account for you at Wikipedia:Request an account. Cheers! ( arky ) 19:33, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
That has now been done, so this request no longer applies. Tra (Talk) 17:21, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Scc_epeople → SCCePeople

 Clerk note: This is the requester's first edit. ( arky ) 19:31, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Robotam → Robrotam


Wilibebear → Wilibe Bear

 Clerk note: Provide a reason, please. Further, requester has only one mainspace contribution. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:49, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Kristobish → Rolls66

Sefidari → Sfdrhc

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 87.223.132.74 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. ( arky ) 20:26, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Billycook3 → IMACusa

Ar_joe → Arjoe

  • Current name: Ar_joe (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: Arjoe (rename user)
  • Reason: I neglected to notice that ar_joe would be rendered as "ar joe" when displayed; thus it would seem more logical for my username to not contain the underscore. Ar joe (talk) 20:49, 21 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Renamemeplease → Verità

 Clerk note: There might be a question of impersonation if this request is done as Verita (talk · contribs) is active. Further, requester has no contributions (deleted or otherwise) outside this request. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Verità means "truth" in Italian. Renamemeplease (talk) 20:17, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
And what bearing does this have on the request? Your requested name falls under criterion 1 ("Confusing usernames") as it is similar to that of an active user almost to the letter. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 20:19, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Natalinasmpf → La goutte de pluie

W0103411 → Richard David Ramsey

Sefidari → Sfdrhc

Sosdude100 → Zach_Wehrmann23

 Clerk note: Changing your username will not change your passord, to do so - go to Special:Preferences. This account should be blocked, as it is role account. This request will almost certainly be declined. —Qst 14:36, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I don't think it is a role account, and I can't see a reason to block offhand, but I think the simple solution is for the user to create the requested account, given the low number of edits. I don't think anyone requested the password be changed. Steve block Talk 16:29, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Fire Monkey → SKYNET X1000

 Clerk note: It is allowed, but advised against in re archived discussions. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:12, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Understood, if the username gets changed to the requested name SKYNET X1000 i'll leave the old discussions alone if it's against the rules, since i really don't want to get into trouble, by the admin staff... Fire Monkey (talk) 19:48, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Asiahouse → Asia House

 Clerk note: - Requesting user has made little or no edits outside this request. Rudget.talk 20:15, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Name's too similar; thus he cannot register the requested username. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:10, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User has been blocked indefinitely by AJMS as the name is that of an organization the account seems to be working for (see deleted contributions). This rename request will not affect the block. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 20:14, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mikemartello → Mike Martello

 Clerk note: User's second edit; first was to the user's own userpage. 哦， 是吗？(User:O) 00:23, 23 November 2007 (GMT)
The name is too similar; thus he cannot register the requested username. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:08, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sosdude100 → Zach_Wehrmann23

Splodgeyrog → Blahblahblah

 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. —Qst 21:48, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yiqingsim → Yi Qing Sim

 Clerk note: User's first edit. 哦， 是吗？(User:O) 00:01, 23 November 2007 (GMT)
Name's too similar; he can't make the new. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 18:06, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 Done --Deskana (talk) 19:52, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dvigour → Dvigster

 Done --Deskana (talk) 19:52, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

OsamaKBOT II → OKBot II

Jill Clark 1000 → Clark 1000

 Clerk note: Please provide a reason for requesting this rename. Thank you, —Qst 15:40, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wilibebear → Wilibe Bear

 Clerk note: Please provide a reason for this requested rename. Thank you, —Qst 15:39, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dangauthier → Repied

 Done --Deskana (talk) 19:50, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

philbentley → dexcel

 Done --Deskana (talk) 19:50, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

JordanF → Alxcus

 Done --Deskana (talk) 19:50, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yezi.zhang → Yezi.zhang

 Not done. The first letter of your username has to be upper case, due to the software we use for this website. --Deskana (talk) 19:50, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Staka2ont → Staka

  • Current name: Staka2ont (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: Staka (rename user)
  • Reason: I wanted Staka when I was signing up to Wikipedia, but it was taken so created Staka2ont. However, I notice now that Staka has no contributions or user pages created since its sign up in February. [1] Staka2ont 22:31, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
 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. —Qst 22:32, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

FireForEffect → Caje47

{{subst:Renameuser|Dr.Bonner|Young fogey|Reason for requested renaming: want to have user name consistent with what I use on other bulletin boards

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