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.

Requests

Truthaboutsvo → svotruthguy

• Current name: Truthaboutsvo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Requested name: Svotruthguy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For global renamer: rename user
• Datestamp: 23:49, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
• Reason: You told me I had to change my user name for some reason. Truthaboutsvo (talk) 23:49, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 23:50, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

 Clerk note: The new username doesn't seem to alleviate the concern originally brought forth (regarding point-of-view issues). Another clerk's/bureaucrat's input is welcome. Tyrol5 [Talk] 03:42, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

 Bureaucrat note: I agree with your assessment. Please select another username, Truthaboutsvo. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 17:44, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

 Bureaucrat note: Left a note on the user's talk page. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 17:44, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

 Not done No response. MBisanz ^talk 01:07, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

Pranoy2007 → Pranoy Kumar

• Current name: Pranoy2007 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Requested name: Pranoy Kumar (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For global renamer: rename user
• Datestamp: 12:27, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
• Reason: Old one looks bit weird, and the new one is actually my name Pranoy 12:27, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 12:30, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? — Frankie (talk) 14:35, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

 Not done No response. MBisanz ^talk 01:07, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

Wyn9 → Vin9

• Current name: Wyn9 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Requested name: Vin9 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For global renamer: rename user
• Datestamp: 01:08, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
• Reason: The W was a typo-mistake in first place when I registered years years ago, never got around changing it, so there ya go! Vin9 | Email 01:08, 1 February 2013 (UTC) Vin9 | Email 01:08, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

• The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
• There is already a global account registered for Vin9. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 01:10, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
• I guess I will try usurp it. Thanks Vin9 | Email 01:18, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
•  Not done Please go to usurp. MBisanz ^talk 19:08, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

Ksriram1978 → Sriram Kannan

• Current name: Ksriram1978 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Requested name: Sriram Kannan (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For global renamer: rename user
• Datestamp: 17:13, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
• Reason: Is my name and hence, would be more appropriate if it appears that way. Sriram Kannan (talk) 17:13, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:20, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Tyrol5 [Talk] 20:33, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

 Clerk note: Sriram Kannan

It seems that you are wanting to rename your account so your user page appears under the new title. As your user page is the only page you have edited besides this one, I doubt you are really here to build an encyclopedia. We can't really accept that. — This, that, and the other (talk) 10:18, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

jimnieken → james.tantalo

• Current name: Jimnieken (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Requested name: James.tantalo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For global renamer: rename user
• Datestamp: 05:03, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
• Reason: Swapping Internet "screen name" for legal name. I believe that legal names should be used because it promotes accountability and establishes a uniform identity. The days of hiding behind screen names are over, and it is time to emerge into the open, as sunlight is the best disinfectant." Jimnieken (talk) 05:03, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 05:10, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential adverse effects of using a real name as well? Tyrol5 [Talk] 15:48, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

Tyrol5: I am aware of the risks and consent.

AmirAEden → DP87

• Current name: AmirAEden (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
• Requested name: DP87 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
• Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
• For global renamer: rename user
• Datestamp: 15:38, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
• Reason: current username is a living persons name AmirAEden (talk) 15:38, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:40, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

 Done MBisanz ^talk 19:08, 2 February 2013 (UTC)