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Simple username changes

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This page hosts simple requests for a username change across the Wikimedia network. Requests are processed by stewards and global renamers.

Instructions

Read Wikipedia:Changing username carefully. You must be aware of and understand all the implications of changing your username. Specifically:
- Your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited, and in all log entries.
- Your user pages, account preferences, and edits will be moved to the new name. Please do not create a new account or attempt to move them yourself.
- Links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be created pointing to your new userpage.
- Understand that using your real name as your username may put you at risk of harassment.
Read the username policy and ensure your new name does not violate it. Usernames must not:
- be inappropriate, profane, or offensive
- contain libelous, contentious, or non-public information
- be misleading by impersonating other users or implying that you have authority
- be the name of a company, organization, group; or imply that the account is shared with multiple people
- contain emoji, emoticons, or non-language symbols
- contain the # < > [ ] | { } / @ : = characters, among other restrictions
Check that your new username is not already in use by searching for it on Special:CentralAuth. If the name is registered, even on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
If the target name hasn't made any edits to any Wikimedia project, you may request usurpation at meta:Steward requests/Username changes.
Log in with your current username. Requests will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
Place your request here.
- Add your desired username after NEW=.
- Add a reason for the change after REASON=. Requests without a valid reason will not be approved.
- Do not change anything else.
Select Publish changes.
Check back on this page periodically to answer any inquiries regarding your request. Consider watching the page so you can monitor updates. Requests may be closed if there are unresolved queries.

Requests that do not follow these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

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

Current requests

Click here to place a request

Hendrick4life → Dynex

Current name: Hendrick4life (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Dynex (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: Username has caused conflict on other sites I use it on, People are commenting on my edits. I did not realize how important it is. 76.17.31.1 (talk) 14:01, 2 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and while it has no edits, the user requesting it is too new to usurp an account. SoxBot VI (talk) 14:03, 2 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Please confirm that you are Hendrick4life. Kingturtle (talk) 16:09, 2 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alexlazar → Alex Lazar

Current name: Alexlazar (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Alex Lazar (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: to have the same username across wikipedia in other languages Alexlazar (talk) 17:26, 3 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 17:27, 3 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Can you please confirm that you're the same person on the other Wikis? The Russian Wikipedia "Alex Lazar" has more edits than you do here, though they haven't created a SUL yet. EVula // talk // ☯ // 19:37, 4 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dannybrattan → Higgles

Current name: Dannybrattan (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Higgles (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: More anonymity required. Dannybrattan (talk) 09:34, 4 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and while it has no edits, the user requesting it is too new to usurp an account. SoxBot VI (talk) 09:36, 4 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Is there another username that you'd like? As the bot pointed out, Higgles is already taken. EVula // talk // ☯ // 19:47, 4 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Please choose a different name. bibliomaniac 1 5 17:32, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bijouworld → ChiGirl

Current name: Bijouworld (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: ChiGirl (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: Old username erroneously suggested COI. Blocking admin granted ublock to change username. See Bijoworld discussion page for more info. Bijou World (talk) 01:09, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and while it has no edits, the user requesting it is too new to usurp an account. SoxBot VI (talk) 01:12, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. Matt (Talk) 10:40, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Just ignore the SoxBot report and request at WP:USURP. Since your current name is against username policy, I think we can make an exception. Either that, or choose a new name, please. bibliomaniac 1 5 18:15, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Manuela81 → Manuela Oliveira

Current name: Manuela81 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Manuela Oliveira (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: prefered. Manuela81 (talk) 15:23, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot VI (talk) 15:24, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Since this request is your only edit, it will be better if you simply create the desired account. Useight (talk) 16:14, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Just create the account you want. bibliomaniac 1 5 18:13, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pschology101 → Psychology101

Current name: Pschology101 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Psychology101 (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: Misspelled Pschology101 (talk) 20:50, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and while it has no edits, the user requesting it is too new to usurp an account. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot VI (talk) 20:51, 6 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- Not done. Pschology101 has no edits and Psychology101 already exists. Angela . 12:51, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Although the name psychology101 (talk · contribs) is already taken, as the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 13:24, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pradeep.V → SpArC123

Current name: Pradeep.V (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: SpArC123 (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: Don't want my name to be part of the username. Pradeep.V (talk) 19:45, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 19:48, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 19:58, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

VoItorb → Voltorb

Current name: VoItorb (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Voltorb (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: When I registered I assumed Voltorb (with an L) was taken, so I chose VoItorb (with an i) instead. I checked and "Voltorb" doesn't exist, so I'd like it changed to that. VoItorb (talk) 20:40, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 20:42, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done -- Andre (talk) 01:53, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Idirect → IDirect

Current name: Idirect (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: IDirect (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: Corporate branding. Idirect (talk) 21:39, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot VI (talk) 21:42, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not done, violation of username policy regarding self-promotion. Andre (talk) 01:57, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Nigcig → MaDdOg

Current name: Nigcig (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: MaDdOg (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 don't like my name because it sounds queer. nigcig 01:34, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 01:36, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done -- Andre (talk) 01:54, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Garyruddell1985 → Silvershutter2009

Current name: Garyruddell1985 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Silvershutter2009 (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 have recently started a new group in Portadown that is dedicated to assisting with wikipedia and I am the group administrator. I would just like for there to be an identity in our group name and the year that we started. Many Thanks Mr. Wales. Garyruddell1985 (talk) 02:27, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 02:30, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done Redux (talk) 02:47, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pianowizzy → PianoWizzy

Current name: Pianowizzy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: PianoWizzy (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 am more appropriately known as PianoWizzy. having Pianowizzy be my username instead feels awkward and insignificanly yet still different than most know me as. the capital W is important to me as it defines my need for a clean username that can show itself easy to say and remember. ~♫☆PianoWizzy☆♫~ (talk) 03:38, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 03:39, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done Redux (talk) 03:44, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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 * Reason: I am more appropriately known as PianoWizzy. having Pianowizzy be my username instead feels awkward and insignificanly yet still different than most know me as. the capital W is important to me as it defines my need for a clean username that can show itself easy to say and remember. [[User:Pianowizzy|~♫☆PianoWizzy☆♫~]] ([[User talk:Pianowizzy|talk]]) 03:38, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
 *{{User:SoxBot VI/CHU|noerror}} [[User:SoxBot VI|SoxBot VI]] ([[User talk:SoxBot VI|talk]]) 03:39, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
+:{{done}}  [[User:Redux|Redux]] ([[User talk:Redux|talk]]) 03:44, 8 January 2009 (UTC)