Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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.

Meithal → Tavernier

Current name: Meithal (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Tavernier (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: For the SUL i would like resolve the conflict betwenn my different usernames. There is already a Tavernier here [1] but I am sysop with nick fr:User:Tavernier on wp:fr, wb:fr, etc. I certify that i was Meithal then J.M. Tavernier, then Tavernier. See logs [2], [3]. Kind regards. Meithal (talk) 13:39, 25 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: ANY edits in mainspace makes a target username ineligible for usurpation. Sorry. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Detarder)} 19:26, 25 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Isn't it possible to rename the Tavernier here to something like Tavernier* ? Meithal (talk) 17:29, 26 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: - The name Tavernier (talk · contribs) is already taken, but has very few edits and no edits since 28 October 2006. Consider taking it to Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 03:56, 29 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

CURRENT → NEW

Current name: Ernestvincent (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: NEW (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Ernestvincent (talk) 20:46, 25 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: What do you want to be renamed to? -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Detarder)} 22:54, 25 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Non-clerk note: User has also posted to usurpations where they signed as "Ernest Vincent", if I had to guess I'd say that's what they want to be renamed to. However, their only contribution thus far has been to create a resume in their userspace, so they may not meet criteria for a rename. Probably easier for them to just create a new account. --VectorPotential^Talk 23:23, 25 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Given the recent rename of Frank Nuttall, a resume in userspace is ample reason to change a username. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Detarder)} 00:19, 26 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I wasn't aware of that precedent.--VectorPotential^Talk 14:43, 26 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's rather recent, and his userpage looks like this. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Detarder)} 18:18, 26 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Twenty Years → Five Years

Current name: Twenty Years (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Five Years (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: Twenty has 6 characters, compared with Five, which is 4 characters. It will mean that i use less space when i sign on talk pages, and make talk page revisions smaller. Apart from that minor detail, i think its time. Twenty Years 08:33, 28 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your sig isn't the largest I've seen - hell, look at mine! -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Detarder)} 17:35, 28 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It will make a small difference to wikipedia. Its also the correct title of one of my favourite songs, although both names are of songs. Thanks. Twenty Years 18:16, 29 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: I note that you have been blocked in the past. There is a bug that prevents block logs moving during renaming and renames are generally not performed where this will result in that information being lost. I could block your new name for 1 second after performing the rename to link back your previous block log, is that acceptable? WjBscribe 01:09, 31 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, thats ok by me. Thanks. Twenty Years 04:34, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. WjBscribe 19:01, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kaizfeng → Imagescout

Current name: Kaizfeng (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Imagescout (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Kaizfeng (talk) 03:48, 31 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Fixed malformed request. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Detarder)} 03:54, 31 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Please stop writing about yourself and your business. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Detarder)} 03:58, 31 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Former Jerrabomberra, NSW, Australia resident → Former Jerrabomberra resident

Current name: Former Jerrabomberra, NSW, Australia resident (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Former Jerrabomberra resident (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: Becasue it is too long as it is. Unless you want it to be this long... Former Jerrabomberra, NSW, Australia resident (talk) 00:10, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Wikilinks cannot be used in usernames - it wreaks havoc with linking and syntax. Fixing malformed request so that the wanted name shows up properly. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Detarder)} 05:52, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 12:12, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jiuguangw → Jiuguang Wang

Current name: Jiuguangw (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Jiuguang Wang (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: turns out that there is another jiuguangw out there on the internet. Jiuguang Wang is my full name. 68.211.220.48 (talk) 01:41, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 68.211.220.48 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Acalamari 01:55, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, that was me...sorry! Jiuguang Wang (talk) 02:45, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 12:10, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SaintJimmy505 → Just Add Water

Current name: SaintJimmy505 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Just Add Water (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: I need something easier to type and something without numbers. SaintJimmy505 (talk) 01:53, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 12:10, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Teresa terror → Teresa Terror

Current name: Teresa terror (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Teresa Terror (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: OCD. 69.218.235.154 (talk) 05:37, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: All requests are to be filed by the account wanting renaming; this request was filed by 69.218.235.154 (talk · contribs). Please log in and confirm this request. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Detarder)} 05:50, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done. WjBscribe 19:01, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Toni tomas → Toni Tomas

Current name: Toni tomas (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Toni Tomas (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: Reason:I want to have my name writen correctly, when i make my account i was green.

07:58, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Comment: Posted here per request at my user talk. The user apparently ran into difficulties saving the page. Dorftrottel (criticise) 06:30, April 1, 2008

Done Kingturtle (talk) 12:09, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clarkerst → I Love Editing

Current name: Clarkerst (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: I Love Editing (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: Because I Love Editing :) Also because I feel like a change in name on wiki Clarkerst (talk) 09:24, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Due to the presence of a block log on Clarkerst, be aware that any rename on the account will require that the new name be blocked for 1 second to link to the prior block log. Clarkerst, is this acceptable? Kingturtle (talk) 12:04, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Djhandz → D.J. Handz

Current name: Djhandz (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: D.J. Handz (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: I would like for the new user name to have the periods and spaces in it Djhandz (talk) 12:06, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 12:11, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hand of Fire → Pyrospirit (alt)

Current name: Hand of Fire (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Pyrospirit (alt) (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: This is an alternate account of User:Pyrospirit which I use for testing purposes and to reduce the chance of my main account being compromised when I edit from public computers. I'm requesting this change so that the nature of this account will be more readily apparent. Hand of Fire (talk) 13:28, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 13:35, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thothrough → Solarchaeon

Current name: Thothrough (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Solarchaeon (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: trying to establish unified identity across multiple websites. with new name this is possible, with old it isn't. thank you! Thothrough (talk) 13:36, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 13:47, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dorian.mersini → Dorian Mersini

Current name: Dorian.mersini (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Dorian Mersini (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Dorian.mersini (talk) 14:15, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 14:43, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gilgerretsen → Gil Gerretsen

Current name: Gilgerretsen (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Gil Gerretsen (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: typo when entering. Gil Gerretsen (talk) 17:31, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 17:40, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Street_Scholar → MindOverMatter

Current name: Street_Scholar (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Mind0verMatter (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: For security reasons, I feel as I have used the previous user name on another forum, I feel I would be able to be identified. In real life. --Street Scholar (talk) 18:14, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: - do you mean MindOverMatter or Mind0verMatter? Kingturtle (talk) 18:35, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bradulovich → Bfanestiel

Current name: Bradulovich (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Bfanestiel (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: Would like to avoid employer backlash and add a bit of anonymity to my username. Bradulovich (talk) 19:11, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 19:14, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Lisahry → Boogie87

Current name: Lisahry (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Boogie87 (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: Still showing up Lisahry (talk) 19:09, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: do you want to be renamed to Boogie21 or Boogie87? WjBscribe 19:32, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Lisahry → Boogie21

Current name: Lisahry (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Boogie21 (other projects?) (rename user)
Reason: My name is still showing up, after I changed my user name. showing up new somewhere else. but stayed in my real name in another(never changed). Lisahry (talk) 19:18, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]