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* Reason: I originally wanted to delete my Wikipedia account but after finding out that this action wasn't possible, I would very much appreciate to change my username (which does make a strong personally-revealing reference to others who know me in person) to a username that makes reference to a website that publishes directions as to how to delete various internet service account holders; that is, the website http://www.accountkiller.com. In addition to this username change request, I have also deleted all my Talk page actions and requested my username page to be deleted. [[User:IC-Terrik-3691|IC-Terrik-3691]] ([[User talk:IC-Terrik-3691|talk]]) 19:23, 2 August 2014 (UTC)
* Reason: I originally wanted to delete my Wikipedia account but after finding out that this action wasn't possible, I would very much appreciate to change my username (which does make a strong personally-revealing reference to others who know me in person) to a username that makes reference to a website that publishes directions as to how to delete various internet service account holders; that is, the website http://www.accountkiller.com. In addition to this username change request, I have also deleted all my Talk page actions and requested my username page to be deleted. [[User:IC-Terrik-3691|IC-Terrik-3691]] ([[User talk:IC-Terrik-3691|talk]]) 19:23, 2 August 2014 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 19:30, 2 August 2014 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 19:30, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

=== <span id="name-joshua!">name-joshua!</span> → JoRo2000 ===

{{renameuser2| 1=name-joshua! | 2=JoRo2000 }}
* Datestamp: 20:09, 2 August 2014 (UTC)
* Reason: I've had this name for 5/6 years and I feel it needs to be updated. [[User:Name-joshua!|Name-joshua!]] ([[User talk:Name-joshua!|talk]]) 20:09, 2 August 2014 (UTC)

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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.


Asheshneupane95 → Cricshady

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 13:50, 22 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
@Asheshneupane95: perhaps you want to file at m:SR/UC because you have commons and wikidata accounts with edits. –xenotalk 14:06, 22 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Agreed. A global rename would be much cleaner. MBisanz talk 20:01, 26 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Karin Anker → Lola Mega-Lazers

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 01:30, 25 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: @Karin Anker: Due to your edits on others wikis, you might want to request a global rename on Meta so that all of your accounts are renamed at once. Acalamari 07:14, 25 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Fagbug → Erin Davies

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
Please note this User:Fagbug likely registered User:Erin Davies. Also, this new username name may be controversial as the owner of the car Fagbug is Erin Davies and new user Erin Davies edits that article. OTRS proof may be requred to keep this new username. Anna Frodesiak (talk) 23:38, 29 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Webdepend → tombatey

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 21:00, 29 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Mlpearc (open channel) 21:07, 29 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Big Bin Hirerav5port73 → Big Bin Hire

Fortiscdoc → Fortis C-Doc

 Clerk note: User has been blocked by Randykitty with an expiry time of indefinite. Reason: {{uw-softerblock}}. @Fortiscdoc: You're better off simply creating another account. --k6ka (talk | contribs) 22:57, 31 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

gmoliv → Marconi

  •  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. --Jakob (talk) 15:31, 30 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

BSEMedia → BSE2014

  • If it's not a company name it's not strictly necessary you change it. You have edits on commons, perhaps you would like to ask for a global rename here: m:SR/UC. –xenotalk 13:42, 31 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 18:20, 1 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Storipohyal → Pohyal98

Thanks but i want it only change in the english wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Storipohyal (talk • contribs) 11:23, 1 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Masterpieces.co → MasterPieces Puzzle Company

 Clerk note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy. Please choose another name. Mlpearc (open channel) 00:53, 31 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User has been blocked by Orangemike with an expiry time of indefinite. Reason: {{softerblock}}: MasterPieces Puzzle Company. @Masterpieces.co: You are better off just creating a new account, though please do not share the account or edit "as a whole". Accounts on Wikipedia should belong to one user, and one user only, and should not hint towards shared usage. While the username "MasterPieces Puzzle Company" is unacceptable, "John Doe at MasterPieces Puzzle Company" is acceptable, however. --k6ka (talk | contribs) 02:49, 1 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Buddhaseo → Buddha

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed. Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Mlpearc (open channel) 00:51, 31 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User replied on my talk change name (I think) Mlpearc (open channel) 17:32, 31 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: (database is heavily lagged as of this writing, apologies if readings are inaccurate) There is no global account registered for "Buddha", however there are 34 unattached accounts with the same name - [1]. Also, this user is already registered locally, see [2]. Buddha shows up as blocked, though both the local and global block log for the user is empty. --k6ka (talk | contribs) 02:57, 1 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Glen Walker 2 → GlenW

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. --k6ka (talk | contribs) 15:48, 31 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Logos5557 → Logos

 Clerk note: There is no global account registered for "Logos", however, there are 33 unattached accounts with the same name - [3]. --k6ka (talk | contribs) 19:54, 31 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I had checked beforehand; all of those accounts seem inactive, maximum edit count is 23 and the closest edit is from 2012. Is it technically not possible or should I apply for usurp? Thanks. Logos5557 (talk) 23:18, 31 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]
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 no global account registered for Logos, however there are 33 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Legobot (talk) 18:20, 1 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

westend_kendall → District11_WestEnd

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 18:40, 1 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Flexfunds → FlexFunds

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 19:30, 1 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

trol117 → timmyo

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

trol117 → tol

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 no global account registered for Tol, however there are 8 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Legobot (talk) 02:30, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  •  Not done Already in use. MBisanz talk 03:29, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

i+delete+things+alot → JKretchmiter

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 04:00, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Mlpearc (open channel) 04:36, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
May I change it to JKretz instead? I+delete+things+alot (talk) 06:23, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Done @JKretz: @I+delete+things+alot: There was nothing wrong the name you had originally requested; it was just that Mlpearc was merely ensuring you knew the implications of using your real name while editing. However, since you have chosen JKretz instead, I have renamed you to that. Remember to log in with the new name, otherwise you'll re-create the old one. Best. Acalamari 08:16, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Monsta Fam Music Group → Victoria Robinson

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 07:00, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Mlpearc (open channel) 07:50, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Rajatdiptabiswas → Rajat Dipta Biswas

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 13:40, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
 Done MBisanz talk 18:02, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

IC-Terrik-3691 → AccountKiller

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Legobot (talk) 19:30, 2 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

name-joshua! → JoRo2000

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