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* Reason: I would like to have the same name on all wikiprojects whenever [[meta:Single login specifications|single user login]]/[[meta:Help:Unified_login|unified login]] starts. I couldn't take this name because it looked too much like [[User:Silverspoon]] (this person is very inactive..). {{User:Dutch_Spoon/Handtekening}} 21:42, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
* Reason: I would like to have the same name on all wikiprojects whenever [[meta:Single login specifications|single user login]]/[[meta:Help:Unified_login|unified login]] starts. I couldn't take this name because it looked too much like [[User:Silverspoon]] (this person is very inactive..). {{User:Dutch_Spoon/Handtekening}} 21:42, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
:{{done}} -- '''[[User:Andrevan|Andre]]''' ([[User_talk:Andrevan|talk]]) 17:28, 18 February 2008 (UTC)


=== Smithexeter → Filton ===
=== Smithexeter → Filton ===

Revision as of 17:28, 18 February 2008

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.

Interights → HRLancaster

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 62.49.58.34 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. —αlεx•mullεr 12:30, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done. WjBscribe 19:17, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

MrMetalFLower → Fag

  • Current name: MrMetalFLower (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: Fag (other projects?) (rename user)
  • Reason: I am more known by most people as "Fag", particularly on uncyclopedia. I understand that this may be a little controversial... but 1. it's not offensive (i.e. not used in an intentionally offensive way) 2. It's referring to myself, as a gay person (therefore has nothing to do with offense/controversy!) and 3. surely, taking the name "Fag" will prevent vandal/troll IPs from using it. I hope this is okay... --MrMetalFLower (talk) 18:51, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. Qst (talk) 19:13, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I have strong doubts as to whether this rename will be performed, as "fag" is seen as offensive by some, as its referring to faggot. It is 99% likely this rename will not be performed. Qst (talk) 19:12, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
It's intentional, a self-reference. Would I be able to do an usurpation[sic?]? --MrMetalFLower (talk) 19:15, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Its highly unlikely, lets wait and see what a bureaucrat deems of this request, but as I said above, it will probably not be done. Qst (talk) 19:17, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Just an extra note: the user has made no contributions, ever. --MrMetalFLower (talk) 19:18, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done - I don't regard this as an appropriate username. I understand that its meant to be self referential and is meant to be fun, but I think this has a strong potential to offend users. Much as I think minority groups reclaiming epithets of abuse is a good thing, it is likely to cause problems on collaborative prohects such as this. It also isn't going to look great in page histories... Sorry, but I think having someone editing under this name would be pretty disruptive. WjBscribe 19:23, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, fair enough :P then again, "disruptive" is my middle name, not "destructive". :P --MrMetalFLower (talk) 19:25, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Can i oppose to this username change? I am gay and i find the word "FAG" rather offensive. I quote this rule in Wikipedia username policy: Inappropriate usernames. I'd rather prefer that he uses a more proper one. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Party (talk • contribs) 04:13, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ksach → Lsupdate

 Not done, this name is taken. -- Andre (talk) 02:10, 14 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ronald.hall@btinternet.com → Ronptl@tiscali.co.uk

 Clerk note: Use of the "@" sign in usernames can cause technical problems, are you sure you want this name? —Random832 19:07, 14 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done, choose a name without an @ sign. Andre (talk)
 Clerk note: This user has an email address in the username, I am not sure but we are not allowed this anymore... perhaps the user should be blocked from editing? The user has only made one contribution, which is to this page, and the account was created in 2006, when the technical restrictions were not active. --The Helpful One (Review) 20:47, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
There is no consensus to block users who edit under email addresses - users should however be encouraged to seek to renames however as (a) it can lead to them getting a lot of spam and (b) some interfaces (like Special:Userrights) can't cope with such names. WjBscribe 20:53, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
New usernames that are email addresses are not generally permitted but existing users aren't prevented from using them. However, it makes a terrible mess of requests for permissions, as WJB said. Stifle (talk) 10:32, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mbruce1 → Mbruce

 Not done, you'll technically need to prove it is yours, or else we can't just rename to it. Andre (talk) 07:06, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: [1] is User:Mbruce's only substantive edit. —Random832 17:29, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

CatLink → Furball

 Not done, this name is taken. Andre (talk) 07:07, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Furball (talk · contribs) should be ursurped with one edit. --Some people are gay. Get over it! 19:31, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hankriros → Weisupport2

 Clerk note: Perhaps the user will have a conflict of interest ? --The Helpful One (Review) 11:48, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Its generally not a good idea to have usernames based on your employer's name as this could be interpreted as a role account, or a promotional username. WjBscribe 20:18, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bradsoroka → Brad Soroka

 Not done. Speedly declined. For security reasons, you must be logged into the account to be renamed when posting the request. Please log in to that account and repost your request. Thank you. Redux (talk) 16:18, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: this would have been accepted but another duplicate request was made and accepted below. —Random832 23:10, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Adrianzax → Rezistenta

 Bureaucrat note: I see that you have been blocked several times. At the moment, block logs don't move whe users are renamed. To compensate for this, I would need to make a token block of a second so as to link to your current block log. Do you still want to be renamed? WjBscribe 20:38, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: On hold. WjBscribe 21:02, 15 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Careycrews → Carey Crews

 Bureaucrat note: Since this is a somewhat minor adjustment in the username, have you considered altering your preferences, so that when you sign using tildes your signature will show as you want, without the need to actually change the username itself? Redux (talk) 01:53, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Done -- Andre (talk) 17:23, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fritz hagenquasher → Fritz Hagenquasher

 Clerk note: Filed request proper. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 08:44, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Since this is a somewhat minor adjustment in the username, have you considered altering your preferences, so that when you sign using tildes your signature will show as you want, without the need to actually change the username itself? Redux (talk) 01:56, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Done -- Andre (talk) 17:23, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Vidyat → Vvt

  •  Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 203.129.219.141 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. --The Helpful One (Review) 12:28, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Triple-Quadruple 2.0 → Triple-Quadruple

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. --The Helpful One (Review) 17:21, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done. WjBscribe 02:01, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

CURRENT → NEW

  • Please fill out this template correctly, replacing CURRENT with your current username.
  • Please fill out this template correctly, replacing NEW with your requested username.
  • Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
  • For global renamer: rename user
  • Reason: Test of possible change to template —Random832 20:46, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: this is a test. —Random832 20:49, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done - note, please allow this to be archived normally in order to make sure archiving works. —Random832 20:50, 16 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rm w a vu → CRAPBAG

  • Current name: Rm w a vu (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: CRAPBAG (other projects?) (rename user)
  • Reason: I changed to "rm w a vu" a few months back, but it doesn't really have enough flow to it and basically, people don't get it, and I'd rather maintain some status quo. On the other hand, CRAPBAG was the punchline of a hilarious joke from friends, so i figured that'd be a nice name to have... nice in a not-so-nice way. rm 'w avu 10:24, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Chosen user name seems to violate user name policy, for being offensive in nature, please choose another one. Vivio TestarossaTalk Who 11:32, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, how about "Consuela Banana Hammock"? --rm 'w avu 14:03, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Wasn't that Princess Consuela Banana Hammock? --Deskana (talk) 14:09, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Blue (Dark) → Dark-Green

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 69.121.179.87 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. —αlεx•mullεr 14:41, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Alright, here to confirm. Sorry, I could have sworn I was logged in... wierd.Blue (Dark) (talk) 15:07, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Done -- Andre (talk) 17:24, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Cott12 → Sharnak

Ilvil → Merbrit

 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. —αlεx•mullεr 16:48, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
OK, thanks for notification. I don't want to usurp that username. I request another name below. Ilvil (talk) 17:19, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Smrtpants101 → Riprambo202

 Not done, no edits, just create the account. Andre (talk) 17:25, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Paloma rodriguez carrington → Paloma Rodriguez Carrington

 Done -- Andre (talk) 17:25, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ilvil → Merrybrit

 Done -- Andre (talk) 17:25, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AguireTS → David Plum

 Done -- Andre (talk) 17:26, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

AntiHomophobe → AntiChrist (Closed discussion)

Further information: Wikipedia:CHU/U § Anticrist (USURP) ← AntiChrist (Closed discussion)
 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. —αlεx•mullεr 19:33, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
That user fall into the criteria to be usurped. --Some people are gay. Get over it! 19:40, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not convinced, though if you think so you should post at WP:CHU/U instead —αlεx•mullεr 19:45, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Forget about it. --Some people are gay. Get over it! 20:16, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 17:26, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Russkij → Andrijko Z.

 Done -- Andre (talk) 17:27, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Immortal23 → Immortal24

 Done, but I was unable to move your talk page due to the already existing one. Please contact me if you would like it deleted. -- Andre (talk) 17:28, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dutch Spoon → Silver Spoon

 Done -- Andre (talk) 17:28, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Smithexeter → Filton

Corywinter → Sui Generis

 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. —αlεx•mullεr 23:05, 17 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Martynas_barzda → Martynas_Barzda

 Clerk note: Note that the MediaWiki software renders the underscore character in a username as a standard space. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 07:35, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Evelina.atanassova → Evelina.Atanassova

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 69.111.19.168 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. —αlεx•mullεr

Amkoraiem → Koraiem

 Clerk note: Very similar to Koraim (talk · contribs · count), who happens to have no contribs. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 15:08, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Senchanaturals → Sencha Naturals

 Clerk note: Promotional accounts are blocked on sight. Choose a different name. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 07:34, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ginadevettori → Gina DeVettori

 Clerk note: Filed request proper. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 07:34, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ysignal → EdBever

 Clerk note: Seems to have the same name on nl and de wikis as mentioned above. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 15:02, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Evelina.atanassova → Evelina.Atanassova

 Clerk note: Does not seem to exist on any other wikis. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 15:06, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dilettante07 → Snail9142

 Clerk note: Does not seem to exist (the rename username) on any other wikis. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 15:06, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Nor-west jets → Domma27

Memeticcomputing → StevenWeb

 Clerk note: It seems that you already have the requested name. By creating a new account, you can use that name, and a username change isn't necessary. Icestorm815 • Talk 16:44, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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