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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.

Cvacairport → DESILVA

Current name: Cvacairport (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: DESILVA (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: 01:47, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: MORE ACCURATE Cvacairport (talk) 01:47, 25 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

Cvacairport has already made a request here.
There is already a global account registered for DESILVA. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 01:50, 25 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Hello. Please 1) confirm you have read WP:COI 2) confirm you understand it applies regardless of your username, as you appear to be closely connected to the airport you edit about 3) choose another target name, as that one is not available. --Dweller (talk) 11:26, 28 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: Left notice on user's talk page. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 00:46, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Eaglebrook School → Howard Gibbs

Current name: Eaglebrook School (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Howard Gibbs (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: 14:56, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: No group or company names Eaglebrook School (talk) 14:56, 26 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:10, 26 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? Maxim_(talk) 14:49, 27 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Left notice on user's talk page. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 00:47, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

rajamundi → Raymond Dias

Current name: Rajamundi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Raymond Dias (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: 10:41, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Need people to know it genuinely from me. Raymond Dias 10:41, 28 July 2011 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 10:50, 28 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? --Dweller (talk) 11:23, 28 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: left notice on user's talk page. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 00:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hollyir2011 → Haleh Jamali

Current name: Hollyir2011 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Haleh Jamali (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: 12:16, 31 July 2011 (UTC)
Reason: want my name instead of nickname Hollyir2011 (talk) 12:16, 31 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:10, 31 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name?. WJBscribe (talk) 21:23, 31 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: left notice on talk page. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 00:53, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Паппи → KIRILL95

Current name: Паппи (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: KIRILL95 (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 84.51.85.92 (talk) 06:14, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 06:20, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: As noted last time, this request was not made by Паппи, but by an IP (see diff). You must login to verify this request. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 00:41, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Gogreenman → GoGreen Man

Current name: Gogreenman (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: GoGreen Man (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: 15:04, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: It's the accurate spelling of the name of an environmental cartoon hero created by Jonathan Lee, youth activist. (www.gogreenman.com) Gogreenman (talk) 15:04, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:10, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Your username (and the requested name) are both promotional in nature, which isn't allowed by our username policy. Is there another username you'd like? EVula // talk // ☯ // 01:03, 2 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: left notice on user's talk page. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 00:55, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Fielding Type & Design → Les Usherwood

Current name: Fielding Type & Design (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Les Usherwood (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: 19:13, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: When I created this page I did NOT want my company name to appear at the top. This page should be titled "Les Usherwood" Manstice (talk) 19:13, 2 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The request was made by Manstice, not Fielding Type & Design; please login as Fielding Type & Design to request a name change. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:20, 2 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: left notice on user's talk page. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 00:57, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

gmaerlegends → dataoptic

Current name: Gmaerlegends (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Dataoptic (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: 08:25, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: i accidently made a typo and thats why the name wasnt taken.i like the new name much more and its not taken.plz help Gmaerlegends (talk) 08:25, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 08:30, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done –xeno^talk 13:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

AllynJ → Buttons to Push Buttons

Current name: AllynJ (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Buttons to Push Buttons (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: 08:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Would like to move away from using my real name. AllynJ (talk | contribs) 08:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 09:10, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done –xeno^talk 13:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Youngvoices → Young Voices

Current name: Youngvoices (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Young Voices (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: 09:02, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: when creating the account I forgot to put a space between the two words and also a capital on the "V". No posts have been made or any activity taken place on this username yet. Youngvoices (talk) 09:02, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 09:10, 3 August 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) 13:51, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict) Done (under the assumption that the username does not refer to an organization). If it does, please submit a new request for a compliant username. –xeno^talk 13:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

JuliaWeiss → Hanskew

Current name: JuliaWeiss (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Hanskew (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: 11:31, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I used my real name in the original profile, and this has led to my name being mentioned on a discussion page, with a link to my LinkedIn profile, which I feel very uncomfortable about. JuliaWeiss (talk) 11:31, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 11:40, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done –xeno^talk 13:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nbfa → Galatidanube

Current name: Nbfa (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Galatidanube (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: 13:45, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Advised by moderator due to the fact that was creating an article connected to an organisation with the same name as the username Nbfa (talk) 13:45, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:50, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? –xeno^talk 13:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

kevindahi → kddesign

Current name: Kevindahi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Kddesign (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: 14:57, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I wasn't aware that I should not use my real name as a username. Kevindahi (talk) 14:57, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 15:10, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You can use your real name if you want to, but there's a fair warning about it: WP:REALNAME. The new name is already registered (probably by you), but see WP:ORGNAME. Not done –xeno^talk 15:20, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

PrimeSocial → Starrbucks88

Current name: PrimeSocial (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Starrbucks88 (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: 16:27, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: No group or company names permitted. PrimeSocial (talk) 16:27, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Done MBisanz ^talk 17:05, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

AJ Consulting → AJ spotter

Current name: AJ Consulting (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: AJ spotter (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: 18:33, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Didn't realize I couldn't use my company name, don't want to break any policies. Sorry. AJ Consulting (talk) 18:33, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Done –xeno^talk 18:38, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nihongeorge → Likealolita

Current name: Nihongeorge (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Likealolita (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: 19:44, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I'm changing my online user name across the Internet and would like to reflect that change here on Wikipedia, too Nihongeorge (talk) 19:44, 3 August 2011 (UTC) Nihongeorge (talk) 19:44, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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

Bureaucrat note: You just changed your username on July 14, so why are you changing it again so quickly? Also, I recommend another username given the connotations of your requested username. ···日本穣^? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WikiProject Japan! 22:32, 3 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'll keep it Nihongeorge then.

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 :[[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]]) 19:50, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
 :{{crat note}} You just changed your username on July 14, so why are you changing it again so quickly? Also, I recommend another username given the connotations of your requested username. <span style="text-shadow:grey .2em .2em .2em;">···[[User:Nihonjoe|<font color="darkgreen">日本穣</span>]]<sup>[[WP:HIJCS|?]]</sup> · <small>[[Special:Contributions/Nihonjoe|<font color="blue">投稿</font>]] · [[User talk:Nihonjoe|Talk to Nihonjoe]] · [[WP:JA|<font color="maroon">Join WikiProject Japan</font>]]!</small></span> 22:32, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
+I'll keep it Nihongeorge then.