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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

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.

Caroline.meyer89 → tony.the.tiger

Current name: Caroline.meyer89 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Tony.the.tiger (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
Datestamp: 15:17, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
Reason: more privacy Caroline.meyer89 (talk) 15:17, 28 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:20, 28 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Non 'crat note: This username is very similar to User:TonyTheTiger--v/r - T P 15:30, 28 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Indeed, can you please choose another name? This requested name is too similar to that of an active contributor. –xeno^talk 15:31, 28 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Non 'crat note: I was concerned with a new username User:Tony.the.tiger6 editing the BTS Group, which has involved COI edits from the company. I thought the name is too familiar to User:TonyTheTiger. My research led me here. User:Caroline.meyer89 bypassed this process, placed a retired note on original user account, and is now editing under the account User:Tony.the.tiger6. If I hadn't checked here first, I would have expressed the username concern to the proper forum and done further research to identify or rule out a possible sock account. Cind.amuse 03:35, 29 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

AkibanTech → Select.Optimizer

Current name: AkibanTech (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Select.Optimizer (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
Datestamp: 13:55, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I originally made my username before reading the guidelines for creating user names. I also created my first article before I read the rules of creating new pages. I am now aware of both my mistakes, and understand the policies of both. I will not attempt to make a Akiban Technologies page with content written by Akiban. My hope is that the administrators understand my wish is to change my username so it is within acceptable terms, and also to contribute to Wikipedia as an editor in a manner acceptable to rules.

Thank you 75.149.135.141 (talk) 13:55, 30 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 14:10, 30 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Not done as requesting editor is currently blocked. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 01:01, 4 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

blackhuebooking → blackhueadmin

Current name: Blackhuebooking (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Blackhueadmin (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
Datestamp: 20:18, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
Reason: No company/group names Blackhuebooking (talk) 20:18, 30 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:20, 30 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Not done as requesting editor is currently blocked. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 01:01, 4 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DanSoucek → SouthernEDITion

Current name: DanSoucek (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: SouthernEDITion (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
Datestamp: 21:17, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I started my account with the intention of only doing one article. I have enjoyed the process and would like to continue. Also, I'm not Dan Soucek but since I did not want the username to be MY name and my article was related to him I decided to use it. I would like for my username to reflect me more. Thank you. SouthernEDITion 21:17, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:20, 30 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 01:05, 4 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

axiomaticimages → Axiomatic Images

Current name: Axiomaticimages (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Axiomatic Images (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
Datestamp: 17:21, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: proper english Axiomaticimages (talk) 17:21, 1 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:30, 1 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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. - frankie (talk) 18:59, 1 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Gtlibrary → GTLibrary

Current name: Gtlibrary (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: GTLibrary (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
Datestamp: 19:53, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: consistency with other usernames on other platforms Gtlibrary (talk) 19:53, 1 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:10, 1 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat 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. MBisanz ^talk 03:49, 2 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Mekryd → Reil

Current name: Mekryd (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Reil (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
Datestamp: 06:54, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Shift in online identity. Mekryd (talk) 06:54, 3 July 2011 (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 Reil, however there are 2 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 07:10, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Aalinaamaae → Oliveefewwbooo

Current name: Aalinaamaae (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Oliveefewwbooo (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
Datestamp: 09:40, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: account was made for me without my permission the begining of the old user name is my email adress without the @, and is my real name. someone other than me only made one edit but I do not wish to be connect to it in anyway as it could have a serious effect.sense it is impossible to delete I just wish to change it to something not so close to my name and something I cannot be connected to. Aalinaamaae (talk) 09:40, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 09:50, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It would be nice to have an explanation of this editors only edit to article space which was today and was reverted as vandalism. Dougweller (talk) 12:56, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Mercutiohk → DiomedesTW

Status: In progress

Current name: Mercutiohk (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: DiomedesTW (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
Datestamp: 16:55, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: More privacy. Thank's in advance

Mercutiohk (talk) 16:55, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for DiomedesTW, however there is 1 unattached account another wiki. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 17:40, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Mercutiohk (talk · contribs) belonged to the global account, and was also renamed [1] - frankie (talk) 17:53, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Atanovic → 猫に小判

Current name: Atanovic (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 猫に小判 (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
Datestamp: 19:12, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Increased Privacy 猫に小判 19:12, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for 猫に小判, however there is 1 unattached account another wiki. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:20, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: (ec) Usernames with non-English characters are discouraged due to difficulties such as typing it on a standard keyboard. Useight (talk) 19:21, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

SonnyBobSampson → AnyGuy

Current name: SonnyBobSampson (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: AnyGuy (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
Datestamp: 19:47, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I would like to recreate my Username from SonnyBobSampson to AnyGuy because people will recognize who I am from the other wiki sites that I have an account on, because all of them have the same username, and it's an interesting trend I have started, and plus my current name sounds a little foolish. SonnyBobSampson (talk) 19:47, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:50, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Pam muraca → pasadena333

Current name: Pam muraca (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Pasadena333 (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
Datestamp: 20:20, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: URGENT--A pickup truck from Murphys Village just came by and shot through my front windows. (I'd just made edits to your Irish Travelers page.) I also got harrassing and threatening phone calls from their colony all night. You just can't criticize this group safely. (My number is listed.) PLEASE HURRY!! Pam muraca (talk) 20:20, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:30, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Notified WMF via emergency email; [CASE:722] Chzz ► 21:14, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Interchangable → Interchangeable

Current name: Interchangable (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Interchangeable (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
Datestamp: 22:20, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: When I created the account, I didn't know the word contained an e. As I am a stickler for spelling and grammar, I would like this changed before I make any edits. Interchangable (talk) 22:20, 3 July 2011 (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 Interchangeable, however there is 1 unattached account another wiki. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:30, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Already at CHU/U - frankie (talk) 01:50, 4 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

NAB290 → PRC-WWP

Current name: NAB290 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: PRC-WWP (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
Datestamp: 22:24, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: More privacy NAB290 (talk) 22:24, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:30, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

JewStone → MrStoneman

Current name: JewStone (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: MrStoneman (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
Datestamp: 03:03, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Conformity with other online accounts JewStone (talk) 03:03, 4 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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 * Reason: More privacy [[User:NAB290|NAB290]] ([[User talk:NAB290|talk]]) 22:24, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
 :[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Chris G Bot 3|Chris G Bot 3]] ([[User talk:Chris G Bot 3|talk]]) 22:30, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
+=== JewStone → MrStoneman ===
+{{renameuser2| 1=JewStone | 2=MrStoneman }}
+* Datestamp: 03:03, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
+* Reason: Conformity with other online accounts [[User:JewStone|JewStone]] ([[User talk:JewStone|talk]]) 03:03, 4 July 2011 (UTC)