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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.

Oliver W, Broadus → Oliver W. Broadus

Current name: Oliver W, Broadus (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Oliver W. Broadus (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: 01:06, 14 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Missed typed on account creation. Note, This request is being posted by Mlpearc on behalf of this new user, Working with user in ACC. Request #68743. Mlpearc powwow 01:06, 14 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 01:10, 14 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

We need the user to confirm the name change request, please. Hersfold ^(t/a/c) 01:34, 14 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Message left on user's talk. Mlpearc powwow 02:04, 14 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nickyshankar → NICKY SHANKAR

Current name: Nickyshankar (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: NICKY SHANKAR (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: 01:56, 16 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I DONT KNOW THAT WIKI ALLOWS SPACES FOR USER NAME SO AFTER CREATING MY ACCOUNT ONLY I CAME TO KNOW THAT SPACES CAN BE USED SO. THIS THE REASON I WANT TO CHANGE MY NAME Nickyshankar (talk) 01:56, 16 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 16:10, 17 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: - Do you want your username in all caps? Maxim_(talk) 15:33, 23 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Declined No response, no edits. The Uninvited Co., Inc. 16:54, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Ahmad006 → Ahmad Nauman

Current name: Ahmad006 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ahmad Naumanc (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: 18:39, 23 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: in real my Real name is Ahmad Nauman so I wanna get this user name. Please accept my request. I'll be thankful to you Ahmad006 (talk) 18:39, 23 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 16:40, 24 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? — frankie (talk) 16:45, 24 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Lukep913 → LHP

Current name: Lukep913 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: LHP (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: 21:21, 24 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Need to change it up after a while, less intruding -- Luke (Talk) 21:21, 24 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: There is no global account registered for LHP, however there are 3 unattached accounts on other wikis. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:30, 24 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Declined LHP is an active account on svwiki with around 500 edits. The Uninvited Co., Inc. 16:56, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Pedroserafin → Pere Serafi

Current name: Pedroserafin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Pere Serafi (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: 16:35, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I want to unifique my count with the count in Catalan wikipedia. Pedroserafin (talk) 16:35, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Pere Serafi (primary wiki: cawiki). --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 16:40, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Verification requested. Please log in to your home wiki and make an edit at your talk page certifying this request. — frankie (talk) 16:59, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I did it.--Pere Serafi (talk) 05:51, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Link — frankie (talk) 14:39, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done The Uninvited Co., Inc. 16:50, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

vision capital admin → vcwrote

Current name: Vision capital admin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Vcwrote (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: 20:22, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: implies I am writing for a group of people rather than myself. Vision capital admin (talk) 20:22, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:30, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I oppose the rename. The proposed username reads as "Vision Capital wrote". It still smacks of a non-personal account. This isn't just semantics. I fear the editor may not understand the underlying conflict of interest issues in play here. --Hammersoft (talk) 14:10, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

IHME → Digitcomme

Current name: IHME (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Digitcomme (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: 22:03, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: This username has been flagged as a representing a group/organization and I would like to adjust it to be more accurate. I am the sole user and would like to rename this account in order to be transparent and avoid any future confusion over the username and its neutrality. I am working to ensure compliance with Wikipedia's guidelines and following the suggestions of Wikipedia contributors. This was created a long time ago and there was confusion as to the guidelines of Wikipedia, so I'm trying to correct it. IHME (talk) 22:03, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:10, 25 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

SONYATV → SONYATVWIKIREPRESENTATIVE

Current name: SONYATV (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: SONYATVWIKIREPRESENTATIVE (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: 01:23, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Frequent user posts regarding inability to use company name as a user name. SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC. 01:23, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 01:30, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Need this user to read over Wikipedia:FAQ/Organizations as per Wikipedia:Conflict of interest.Moxy (talk) 04:19, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Are you sure you wish to be only in capital letters? WilliamH (talk) 11:17, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

tajally → 3fb7e827149551ca3341cbcad1e5a108

Current name: Tajally (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 3fb7e827149551ca3341cbcad1e5a108 (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: 07:12, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: privacy issues related to my real name (tajally) Tajally (talk) 07:12, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 07:20, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: You will need to select something else - usernames that are random strings of characters are not acceptable per username policy. WilliamH (talk) 14:03, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Declined I don't know whether the username policy specifically proscribes names that are lengthy hex gibberish, but I'm pretty sure it's a bad idea. I would suggest you select another username. The Uninvited Co., Inc. 17:01, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

(o O)Eh...username? → (o.O)Eh...username?

Current name: (o O)Eh...username? (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: (o.O)Eh...username? (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: 19:16, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: I used an underscore [_] in my emoticon without realising that it would result in a space (In hindsight I really should have known that). Now it's really bothering me. For personal reasons it would also be difficult to simply make a new account. (o.O)Eh...username 19:16, 26 October 2011 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 19:20, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

CFCA_Kansas → AECB810

Current name: CFCA_Kansas (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: AECB810 (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: 20:26, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: My previous user name gave the impression that it was a company account. However, it is my personal account. CFCA Kansas (talk) 20:26, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 20:30, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

SigmaTDCO has already made a request here.
The requested username contains the character "@" which cannot be used in usernames due to technical limitations. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 21:10, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: Aside from being a duplicate request, this will be declined by the bureaucrat - usernames must not be random strings of characters. WilliamH (talk) 13:42, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Declined The Uninvited Co., Inc. 17:03, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

uhlawschool → es282

Current name: Uhlawschool (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Es282 (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: 22:10, 26 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: COI Uhlawschool (talk) 22:10, 26 October 2011 (UTC) Uhlawschool (talk) 22:10, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 22:20, 26 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

ʔ → ASCIIn2Bme

Current name: ʔ (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: ASCIIn2Bme (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: 13:41, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: My current username has elicited negative reactions from at least 3 editors. Uʔ (talk) 06:55, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You just got renamed; think about the stress you're giving the servers! →Σ τ c. 04:07, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I think it's outweighed by the stress on me and on the other editors who objected to this name. I can produce diffs if necessary. Uʔ (talk) 06:43, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

See [1] [2] for the 4th and 5th complaints. Uʔ (talk) 13:41, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:50, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Dlhegarty → Gubemudger

Current name: Dlhegarty (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Gubemudger (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: 04:54, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: My current username can identify me personally and I do not want that. The new choice would not be tied to me personally. This has become a problem for me at work due to edits I made to the Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome page (i.e. putting factual information about the lack of scientific validity on the wikipedia page). gube_mudger 04:54, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 05:10, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Lobocursor → xyzLobocursor

Current name: Lobocursor (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: XyzLobocursor (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: 05:25, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Stop to get harassment from others users that keep deleting what I post, I don't want to keep my account here. Lobocursor (talk) 05:25, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 05:30, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Larkman → Donald Trefusis

Current name: Larkman (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Donald Trefusis (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: 06:23, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Do not want to use real name Larkman (talk) 06:23, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 06:30, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Alexandru.petrita → alexandru.petrita

Current name: Alexandru.petrita (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Alexandru.petrita (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: 08:05, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Consistency with my other accounts. Please change the caps (first letter) from "A" to "a". However, if this is a Wiki rule (the first letter from the Wiki username must be written in caps) please explain the steps I need to do in order to change this rule (if this is possible just for an account). Thanks! Alexandru Petriţă (talk) 08:05, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:

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}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference.
The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.
There is already a global account registered for Alexandru.petrita. --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 08:10, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Declined Note left on user's talk page. The Uninvited Co., Inc. 17:11, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Dom stapleton → DomStapleton

Current name: Dom stapleton (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: DomStapleton (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: 08:43, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Want to bring my username into line with the usernames I use for other websites. Dom Stapleton (talk) 08:43, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 08:50, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done The Uninvited Co., Inc. 17:08, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

lewisconnolly → BUZ8882FYN

Current name: Lewisconnolly (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: BUZ8882FYN (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: 13:10, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: Don't want real name to appear. Lewisconnolly (talk) 13:10, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 13:20, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Corganb → Jayso

Current name: Corganb (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jayso (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: 14:14, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
Reason: personal name used in original username. need to replace for privacy. Corganb (talk) 14:14, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found --Chris G Bot 3 (talk) 14:20, 27 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

@@ Line 170: / Line 170: @@
 * The requested username is already registered; see <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&username=Alexandru.petrita&limit=1&offset=0 Special:Listusers]</span>. Please choose another name that does not appear on that list.
 * There is already a [[WP:SUL|global account]] registered for <span class="plainlinks">[http://toolserver.org/~quentinv57/tools/sulinfo.php?username=Alexandru.petrita Alexandru.petrita]</span>. --[[User:Chris G Bot 3|Chris G Bot 3]] ([[User talk:Chris G Bot 3|talk]]) 08:10, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
+{{declined}} Note left on user's talk page.  [[User:UninvitedCompany|The Uninvited]] Co., [[User_talk:UninvitedCompany|Inc.]] 17:11, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
 === Dom stapleton → DomStapleton ===