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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Nabi.dreamMAKERS (talk | contribs) at 12:12, 19 June 2009 (→{{subst:usurpation requested}} ~~~~): new section). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

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This page is for requests to take over an account name that is already registered. If you want your account renamed to a name that is still available, please use Special:GlobalRenameRequest or Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple.

This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including Stewards) familiar with local usurpation guidelines, can consider and carry out, the "usurpation" of usernames primarily held locally. This consists of renaming an existing account in order to vacate the username and allow another user to take it.

Please note that global accounts whose "home wiki" is another project or which have significant attachments on other projects cannot be usurped here; these requests must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes (see meta:Help:Unified login).

A few users have agreed to provide assistance with the mechanics of this process. If you wish to assist as well, please read the linked page carefully.

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  • The account you want to usurp must have the English Wikipedia as its "home wiki", i.e. or should be displayed next to the en.wikipedia.org entry for the account at Special:CentralAuth.
  • The account you want to usurp should have no edits or significant log entries to qualify for usurpation (though rare exceptions are made in some circumstances). This includes edits or log actions on other Wikimedia projects. These can be checked through Special:CentralAuth.
  • Please do not request usurpation of another account if your own user account is less than several months old, or barely used. In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users.

Instructions

  1. Log in to your present account.
    • Please do not leave a talk page message or e-mail the target account yourself. If this becomes necessary, a user familiar with the usurpation process will do so.
  2. Click here to place your request.
    1. Replace "TARGET NAME" with the username you wish to usurp.
    2. Replace "YOUR REASON" with a description of why you want to usurp the account.
    3. Leave the "Subject/headline" field blank.
If the URL above does not work, simply copy the following text, click "edit this page" and paste it at the bottom of the page. Modify it as indicated.
{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}
Advanced usage
For requests involving renaming an account other than your logged in account, use this:
{{subst:usurp|CURRENT NAME|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}
For usurp only requests, which leaves your logged in account untouched, set the usurponly parameter to yes:
{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|usurponly=yes|reason=YOUR REASON}}
To add an optional non default signature, use the sig parameter:
{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON|sig=OPTIONAL SIGNATURE}}
  1. Preview the changes and make sure both names are spelled correctly. Click "Publish changes".
  2. Your request is now complete and ready to be processed after the hold period (usually about a week). If the owner of the target account does not object, a global renamer will fulfill your request provided other requirements are met. Do not be surprised when you find yourself unable to log in to your old account.
  • Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is currently 03:37:38, 8 January 2025 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here

Current requests

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is 03:37:38, 8 January 2025 (UTC).

Requests relating to single-user login and/or global accounts can now be found at Wikipedia:Changing username/SUL

May 18, 2009

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than May 26, 2009.

nciulla → awawaw420

  • Current username: Nciulla (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Target username: Awawaw420 (talk · contribs · global contribs · logs · block log)
  • Datestamp: 23:46, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
  • For bureaucrat use: SUL report (old • new) | Email target username (1) (2)

My username gives away personal information and i would like to change it to somthing more privite. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nciulla (talk • contribs) 04:08, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • This user was created less than 6 months ago, such usernames may not be usurped. You can file another request when the username is older than 6 months.
  • User has 7 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 7 total edits. Requesting user has edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 20:44, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done This change was already made on 15 June 2009. Kingturtle (talk) 20:29, 17 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

June 9, 2009

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than June 17, 2009.

TheMushroomKing → Mr. Kite

TheMushroomKing (talk) 00:36, 9 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • User has 2 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 2 total edits. Requesting user has 62 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 00:41, 9 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 17 June. Kingturtle (talk) 03:01, 9 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: In the event that I'm not the one that handles this usurp, could the bureaucrat that does drop me a line when it's performed? I'm going to handle a Wikiquote rename at the same time. Thanks. EVula // talk // ☯ // 15:44, 9 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —Anonymous DissidentTalk 07:20, 17 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bigred_ne → Bigred

Bigred ne (talk) 19:54, 9 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
  • User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 19:57, 9 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Comment- User Bigred does not exist, see the logs for the user. --Anhamirak 20:44, 9 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
No, "Bigred" exists, it just hasn't edited. –Juliancolton | Talk 00:42, 10 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 19 June. Kingturtle (talk) 01:07, 11 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done —Anonymous DissidentTalk 02:22, 19 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

June 10, 2009

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than June 18, 2009.

G.phanisrinivas → Srinivas

Srinivas G Phani 04:39, 10 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
  • User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 1470 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 04:40, 10 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 18 June. Kingturtle (talk) 01:05, 11 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Kingturtle (talk) 06:55, 18 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Steffan_Wood → Steffan

Steffan Wood (talk) 18:50, 10 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • User has 1 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 1 total edits. Requesting user has edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 18:51, 10 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 18 June. Kingturtle (talk) 01:03, 11 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done Kingturtle (talk) 06:56, 18 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

June 12, 2009

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than June 20, 2009.

Anthony Costa → Vanek26

Anthony Costa (talk) 01:58, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
  • User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 05:51, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 20 June. Kingturtle (talk) 15:37, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

June 13, 2009

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than June 21, 2009.

Dmtechnologies → dM Technologies

Dmtechnologies (talk) 07:07, 13 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Reason :1) Company name style has been changed. 2)Company has the same account name on another account. 3)Need a space between "dM" and "Technologies".

 Clerk note: User "DM Technologies" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU instead. ClueBot VI (talk) 07:10, 13 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: User has been blocked for promotional username. Useight (talk) 01:51, 14 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done Kingturtle (talk) 01:57, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

June 14, 2009

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than June 22, 2009.

Fortuynist → Niew

Fortuynist (talk) 01:36, 14 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I want a less partisan sounding name.

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
  • User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 310 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 01:41, 14 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 22 June. Kingturtle (talk) 01:58, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I Seek To Help & Repair! → Scarce

ISTHnR | Knock Knock | Who's There? 07:27, 14 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Please click here to read my topic on the Administrator's noticeboard. Mainly because of the ampersand, also, to seem a little more serious about editing the Wikipedia.

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • User has 9 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 9 total edits. Requesting user has 2751 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 20:44, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 22 June. Kingturtle (talk) 03:20, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

JackyCheung → JAK

  • Reason: Hope to unify the username. My username in Chinese Wikipedia had changed to "JAK".

JackyCheung (talk) 14:41, 14 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 23 June. Kingturtle (talk) 12:34, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • User has 6 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 6 total edits. Requesting user has 80 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 20:44, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

June 15, 2009

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than June 23, 2009.

sajan_28 → Sajan Varghese

Sajan 28 (talk) 07:10, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Bureaucrat note: Is that target name your account? Kingturtle (talk) 12:39, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • This user was created less than 6 months ago, such usernames may not be usurped. You can file another request when the username is older than 6 months.
  • User has 1 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 1 total edits. Requesting user has edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 20:44, 15 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

June 16, 2009

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than June 24, 2009.

Dhingrasachin → Dingothedog

Dhingrasachin (talk) 00:34, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
  • The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
  • User has 0 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 0 total edits. Requesting user has 10 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 00:36, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 24 June. Kingturtle (talk) 12:48, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Tourism Ucluelet → AMH

Tourism Ucluelet (talk) 02:58, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Note:
  • The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
  • User has 4 undeleted edits, 0 deleted edits, and 4 total edits. Requesting user has 8 edits. ClueBot VI (talk) 03:03, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 24 June. Kingturtle (talk) 12:50, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sarcasticidealist → Steve Smith

Sarcasticidealist (talk) 07:06, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 24 June. Kingturtle (talk) 12:51, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Yanjoseph → Yan Joseph

Yanjoseph (talk) 14:04, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Done The user "Yanjoseph" has been renamed to "Yan Joseph", as a WP:CHU. Kingturtle (talk) 14:14, 16 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Roxannesteele → Roxanne_Steele

Roxannesteele (talk) 17:26, 17 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Done The user "Roxannesteele" has been renamed to "Roxanne Steele" using WP:CHU. Kingturtle (talk) 20:31, 17 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mutley1412 → DThomas

Kingturtle (talk) 20:32, 17 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 25 June. Kingturtle (talk) 20:34, 17 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pizzaman79 → PizzaMan

Pizzaman79 (talk) 12:29, 18 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It seems the Pizzaman account is a sockpuppet for User:Booze, was used for trolling, and hasn't been used since 2007. When first registering on wikipedia, i added my birthdate to the name pizzaman, because the username pizzaman was already taken. Currently i also see the limitations of making such personal data public. I'm admittedly not wikipedia's greatest editor ever, but i try to contribute my share. As such, i would really like using the alias i've been using on many sites for over 10 years without funny suffixes.

I'm also (minimally) active on nl.wikipedia, where i use the same (SUL unified) name (Pizzaman79). The username Pizzaman is still free there. I left a notice kindly asking people not to register the name while my request pends.

I found the username exists with edits from 2007 in JAwikie and with only some talk edits and one contribution in ETwiki, both without SUL. Also, i created the german pizzaman account in an attempt to claim the SUL, which didn't work since the english pizzaman is officially the main account (it's "in migration").

I realize usurpation could be complicated and tedious, but i would really appreciate it.

Pizzaman79 (talk) 12:29, 18 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Bureaucrat note: Everything is in order for 26 June. Kingturtle (talk) 15:15, 18 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Norwegian blue → Norwegian blue (usurped)

This is not a request for a name change. I'm sorry if this is not where my request should be posted, if it isn't please let me know who to contact. I would like to usurp the account Norwegian blue (talk · contribs) as a doppelgänger account. The account was created April 2006, and appears to have no edits. Thanks. NorwegianBlue talk 19:00, 18 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

 Bureaucrat note: What username would you like to be changed to Norwegian blue? Kingturtle (talk) 19:10, 18 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: If I'm understanding this right, he wants Norwegian blue to be renamed to something else so he can register it for himself and have it as a doppelganger. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 02:24, 19 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Precisely. I would like to make sure that the currently unused and inactive account "Norwegian blue" isn't taken into use by whoever created it — now, two years later — creating confusion with my edits. If possible, I would like to have it registered as a doppelgänger account, that redirects to my current userpage. --12:05, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

==Request for Usurpation

Hello, Changing username/Usurpations. A request has been made at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations to usurp, or "take over", your username because you have not used it to edit, and another user would like to use it to edit. Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations says that any unused username may be usurped if the user is given seven days notice to object and does not do so.

If you have an email set in your preferences, you should be getting an email from a bureaucrat or changing username clerk explaining how to consent or object to this process.

If you do not object to being renamed to a new username in order for another user to use the name you currently have, please log in and post a reply here saying so (you may also tell us what username you would like to be renamed to, or we will provide you with a generic one).

If you do nothing: the request will be filled after seven days, and your account will be moved to a generic username. You may request that it be moved to a new username of your choice at any time.

If you object to being renamed: please log in and make an edit to this page clearly stating that you object to usurpation.

Please note that even if your current username is usurped, you can still edit and your data will not be lost; your preferences, watchlist, and other user settings will be transferred to a new username.

Thank you for your time. Nabi.dreamMAKERS (talk) 12:12, 19 June 2009 (UTC)) ==[reply]

nabi.dreamMAKERS → dreamMAKERS

Nabi.dreamMAKERS (talk) 12:12, 19 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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