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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

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.

For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia, please see courtesy vanishing.

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

Rashack → Rashack.sv

Current name: Rashack (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Rashack.sv (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Do not seem to be able to log in to english Wikipedia with my username. Want to create an english version of me.

80.217.195.198 (talk) 17:18, 1 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Rashack does not seem to have an SUL open for the name. If you're the cs.wiki and the sv.wiki user, I would recommend you create an SUL as the best course of action. bibliomaniac 1 5 21:31, 1 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Austin.mp → Michael Patrick Austin

Current name: Austin.mp (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Michael Patrick Austin (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: unblocking as per instructions on my talk page by administrator. Austin.mp (talk) 01:20, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? -- Avi (talk) 05:59, 4 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Curiousbyte → Curiousbyte

Current name: Curiousbyte (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Curiousbyte (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. CuriousByte 01:32, 2 November 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Curiousbyte (talk • contribs)
You already have the name "Curiousbite". Pmlineditor ∞ 12:22, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Due to technical restrictions the first letter of every username is capitalized. Sorry. -Jeremy ^{(v^_^v Stop... at a WHAMMY!!)} 22:09, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

- Bureaucrat note: The requested username is the same as your current name, aside from the first letter being in lowercase. Due to technical limitations, usernames must start with an uppercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference. -- Avi (talk) 06:00, 4 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jobey → Colonel_Sanders

Current name: Jobey (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Colonel_Sanders (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Do not want to use my real name 122.107.141.196 (talk) 02:31, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: Login to request a name change. Pmlineditor ∞ 12:23, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Clerk note: The requested name is still closely associated with the company KFC. delirious & lost ☯ ^TALK 13:01, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Bureaucrat note: Yep, any chance of a non-KFC-based choice? The Rambling Man (talk) 19:13, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

IRAL0001 → Alex Johns

Current name: IRAL0001 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Alex Johns (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: 3 change from a generic name to my own name (I will be the only user) IRAL0001 (talk) 12:23, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Pmlineditor ∞ 12:24, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Me too. I would like other thoughts from other 'crats and clerks.----_{Boeing7107isdelicious|Sprich mit meine Piloten} 03:34, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, I am aware of this. Perhaps it can be AJ or Ajohns instead?

OverReactiveMuffin → Venom Is The New Antidote

Current name: OverReactiveMuffin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Venom Is The New Antidote (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Preferable username, apologies if this request's inappropriate. Thanks, Demon Magnetism^{Talk page} 18:38, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

LCReference2 → LibrarySaga

Current name: LCReference2 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: LibrarySaga (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Currently looks like I'm representing a group 140.147.236.194 (talk) 22:05, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Please log in as LCReference 2 and confirm this request. -Jeremy ^{(v^_^v Stop... at a WHAMMY!!)} 22:07, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

LOReference2 → LibrarySaga

Current name: LOReference2 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: LibrarySaga (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Looks like I'm representing a group. LCReference2 (talk) 22:10, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: LOReference2 does not exist. If you meant "LCReference2" please sign on the request above to confirm it. -Jeremy ^{(v^_^v Stop... at a WHAMMY!!)} 22:14, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Akira Tomosuke → 9738686d790b272274e224602a8e1ccf

Current name: Akira Tomosuke (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 9738686d790b272274e224602a8e1ccf (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Akira T. 00:33, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: I presume your reason is that you wish to vanish? Intelligentsium 01:47, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jobey → CFKsonOFsrednas

Current name: Jobey (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: CFKsonOFsrednas (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Not want to use real name Jobey (talk) 02:38, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Can you please select a user name not associated with KFC. Spelling some words backwards as you did with "CFK" & "srednas" is not really what has been suggested. Please see WP:SPAMNAME for an explanation on use of corporate names and trademarks/servicemarks and why they are not accepted as a username. delirious & lost ☯ ^TALK 01:53, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Crchambers89 → NEW

Current name: Crchambers89 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Please fill out this template correctly, replacing NEW with your requested username.
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: i would like to change my name to my college account name so that i dont forget it. Crchambers89 (talk) 04:56, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: You'll have to actually let us know what your college account name is, if you wish to be renamed to match. AJ Cham 12:35, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Soilassociation → Jack Hunter

Current name: Soilassociation (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jack Hunter (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Told off for using company name! No worries.

Cheers! Soilassociation (talk) 11:27, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. --AJ Cham 12:31, 3 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done, requesting user blocked. (Does the bot listen to non-crat {{notdone}}'s?) –Juliancolton | ^Talk 23:36, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It doesn't differentiate, but I think it's usually best form to wait for a bureaucrat to use the template. Waiting a bit longer is no trouble and people might question a result if a non-bureaucrat is dispensing it. In this case, it's clear that it's a notdone, but form is form. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 23:53, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Aartichabra → WIKIUSER1

Current name: Aartichabra (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: WIKIUSER1 (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Aartichabra (talk) 21:35, 2 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 03:03, 4 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done No edits, discard username and start another. --Dweller (talk) 13:02, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Melbourne Library Service → Melbourne Library Service (Tony, Website Librarian)

Current name: Melbourne Library Service (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Melbourne Library Service (Tony, Website Librarian) (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I did not realise that I had to use an individual name. I am the training and website librarian for Melbourne Library Service and we want to have a WP presence such as other libraries like Casey Cardinia Libraries and Yarra Plenty regional Library. I also had my entry deleted because it was considered unambiguous advertising or promotion, but it is really just about our libraries and I think people would be interested to know about it through WP. Cheers, Tony

Melbourne Library Service (talk) 03:39, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The new name still violates the same policy - it should represent an individual as a person, not as a representative of an organisation. Please choose another, without reference to your employer or job title. Please also read Wikipedia:FAQ/Organizations. AJ Cham 04:11, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Please find a different new name. Kingturtle (talk) 05:37, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jobey → FriedChicken

Current name: Jobey (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: FriedChicken (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Not to use real name Jobey (talk) 06:41, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done – FriedChicken already exists on the English Wikipedia, but has made no edits. You may request to usurp the username at WP:USURP. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 11:24, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

ARBAY → YABRA

Current name: ARBAY (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: YABRA (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Too close to "real name". 安東尼 TALK ^圣诞快乐 16:56, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The new name is still pretty close (Anthony?). Are you sure? Intelligentsium 23:23, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Your right could you change it HOUZI, thanks 安東尼 TALK ^圣诞快乐 23:55, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Current name: ARBAY (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: HOUZI (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user

(Steve Quinn) and (Ti-30X) → Ti-30X

Current name: (Steve Quinn) and (Ti-30X) (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ti-30X (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
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Sometime ago I requested a name change from Ti-30X to Steve Quinn. The results were that my user (home) page changed to Steve Quinn, but my edits and prefrence page appear to be under Ti-30X. I contacted User: Anonymous Dissident about this, and I am guessing that they did what they could, but so far I haven't been changed all the way to either name. Also, my contributions list has not been restored. In other words, the edits which are attributed to Ti-30X prior to the name change have not been restored. Also, I have made numerous edits since the request, so these will have to be attributed to me as well.

In addition, I don't get a message when someone leaves an entry on my talk page anymore.

So, here is what I would like to do. Since the name change never made it all the way through, just keep me as Ti-30X for now and I can leave the new name on my user page. It works out the same, I think. Please restore all the edits attributed to me. This would include the edits since the request, and edits under Steve Quinn. I was changed to Steve Quinn for a short time, then my edits suddenly started appearing under Ti-30X once again. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at my talk page, or here.

As part of the cause of this problem appears to be me editing while the change takes place, then I will stop editng for the next couple of hours, to allow this to take place. Thanks for your help. Steve Quinn (formerly Ti-30X) (talk) 23:17, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't read User:Anonymous Dissident's talk page before I entered this. However, to avoid confusion - above is what I have decided to do. Apologies to Anonymous Dissident, but I didn't know what was happening. I know many of us here get busy at Wikipedia and in our real lives, so there is no fault and no blame. Steve Quinn (formerly Ti-30X) (talk) 23:28, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

OK, I am currently User: Steve Quinn, as previously requested, so let's all leave it at that. Sorry to all of you who volunteer here, for the confusion. User:Anonymous Dissident straightened it out. Maybe someone can leave a note saying problem resolved, or whatever is appropriate, so an accidental name change doesn't take place. Thanks Steve Quinn (talk) 03:00, 6 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Per dialogue on my talkpage. —Anonymous Dissident^Talk 04:07, 6 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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 {{renameuser2|1=Lwarf|2=Chris G}}
 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. [[User_talk:Chris G|<span style="color:Green; font-weight: bold;">Chris</span>]] 13:22, 6 November 2009 (UTC)
+=== Amberitm → Ambervaid ===
+{{renameuser2|1=amberitm
+|2=ambervaid
+}}
+* Reason: i m not associated with ITM now. [[User:Amberitm|Amberitm]] ([[User talk:Amberitm|talk]]) 13:23, 6 November 2009 (UTC)