Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

For stewards, global renamers, and clerks
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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

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

Fndfightingblindness → 2CAgain

Current name: Fndfightingblindness (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 2CAgain (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: Current username is in violation of Wikipedia policy. Username is similar to a name of an organization. Need a new username in order to make edits. FndFightingBlindness (talk) 13:17, 8 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Presumably this new account will not be used to make edits on behalf of the organisation your current user name depicts? The Rambling Man (talk) 13:51, 8 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - no reply to The Rambling Man's question. WJBscribe (talk) 04:02, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WCChisholm → Chizzaw

Current name: WCChisholm (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Chizzaw (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 be compatable with user name that i have in a number of discussion groups WCChisholm (talk) 09:10, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: I reformatted this request. The original post can be found here. — _Maggot^Syn 12:40, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: User WCChisholm has been migrated to the unified login system. Renaming it will cause the local user to be detached from the global one. WCChisholm, will this be ok with you? Kingturtle (talk) 15:16, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Univlora → Vlora12

Current name: Univlora (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Vlora12 (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: Suggested by Wikipedia Univlora (talk) 23:04, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Reformatted entry. Original post can be found here. — _Maggot^Syn 00:11, 11 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: User Univlora has been migrated to the unified login system. Renaming it will cause the local user to be detached from the global one. Will that be okay? Kingturtle (talk) 05:31, 11 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Blayney-Bullshiter → Blayney-Gossip

Current name: Blayney-Bullshiter (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Blayney-Gossip (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: because it does not meet with the Wikipedia Username standards. Blayney-Bullshiter (talk) 15:32, 11 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Clerk note: You do appear to be a single-purpose account for a band you are involved in. Will this continue with a name change? Rudget (logs) 15:35, 11 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Richie wright1980 → Liverpoolcyber1980

Current name: Richie wright1980 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Liverpoolcyber1980 (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 username change: current username is too similar to my real name, want privacy. (Richie wright1980 (talk) 23:10, 11 July 2008 (UTC))[reply]

Bureaucrat note: User Richie wright1980 has been migrated to the unified login system. Renaming it will cause the local user to be detached from the global one. Is that ok with you? Kingturtle (talk) 04:50, 12 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not really sure what this means? Will my username stay the same? Can I log out and still login back in to wikipedia using my current username? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Richie wright1980 (talk • contribs)

Clerk note: What this means, is that your current username is now associated with other projects (for more information please see Unified login). Renaming your account will separate you from this existing configuration. Please tell us if this is ok. — _Maggot^Syn 14:20, 12 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Peter.deperro → Peter J Deperro

Current name: Peter.deperro (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Peter J Deperro (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: Incorrect reference to name Peter.deperro (talk) 18:53, 14 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Fixed malformed request. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Mrrph-mph!)} 19:42, 14 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Wikipedia is not a blog or webhost provider. Please take your fluff elsewhere. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Mrrph-mph!)} 19:43, 14 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Since you have edited an article on Peter J Deperro, unless you can authenticate yourself as Peter J Deperro, we cannot rename you as that person. Additionally, the article you created must stand up to the notability test. =Nichalp «Talk»= 09:27, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gokbibrambla → Gina O'Kelly

Current name: Gokbibrambla (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Gina O'Kelly (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: genuine mistake in entering username Gokbibrambla (talk) 19:30, 14 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - the username Gina O'Kelly is already taken. WjBscribe 01:12, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gretnatheatre → Gretna Theatre

Current name: Gretnatheatre (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Gretna Theatre (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: Was not aware that Login name would affect displayed page name. Gretna Theatre is the correct name. Gretnatheatre (talk) 21:19, 14 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Promotional accounts are blocked on sight; choose a different name. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Mrrph-mph!)} 21:35, 14 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - username appears promotional. WjBscribe 01:07, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Madnesssssssssssss → Goon Sooper

Current name: Madnesssssssssssss (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Goon Sooper (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: Name is obviously too weird Madnesssssssssssss (talk) 03:06, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Editor blocked for vandalism. seresin ( ¡? ) 03:09, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done. WjBscribe 03:28, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fulcanellix → Fulcanelli

Current name: Fulcanellix (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Fulcanelli (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: Trying to unify. ([1]) I believe user in wiki-en is inactive. Diff: [2]. Thanks. Fulcanellix (talk) 14:41, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done The name Fulcanelli (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) 16:10, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ok. Thanks Fulcanellix (talk) 17:19, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Onegirlsdream → One Girl's Dream

Current name: Onegirlsdream (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: One Girl's Dream (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. Onegirlsdream (talk) 17:23, 15 July 2008 (UTC) We didn't know we could add spaces and apostrophes into the screenname, but we'd rather, if we had that option. Having looked at other pages, we realized that this might be possible, so we'd like to change it if we could.[reply]

Bureaucrat note: This appears to amount to a commercial username which is prohibited by our username policy. The Rambling Man (talk) 17:25, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: - Re: We. One person per account please. Kingturtle (talk) 18:29, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Penguindk → Penguin

Current name: Penguindk (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Penguin (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: penguin was created/taken over when I SUL'ed my account on the Danish wp - I would like my existing en:account, penguindk, to be moved to penguin to gain SUL access and preserve my edit history. Penguin (talk) 17:52, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. WJBscribe (talk) 18:06, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Krisaureli→ A. Falcao

Current name: Krisaureli (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: A. Falcao (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. Krisaureli (talk) 18:03, 15 July 2008 (UTC) My sister was registered, but she does not use her stock-taking record. All correctings are accomplished by me - Alejandro Falcao.[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 18:30, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

FndFightingBlindness → 2CAgain

Current name: FndFightingBlindness (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 2CAgain (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: Second attempt to rename username so it is not in violation. Did not fill out form correctly the first time. Did not spell the username out correctly. Need a valid username to make edits to other articles on Wikipedia. FndFightingBlindness (talk) 18:25, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 18:30, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Milos4Fun → DannyK77

Current name: Milos4Fun (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: DannyK77 (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 easily memorable. Milos4Fun (talk) 21:50, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. WJBscribe (talk) 22:19, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Cvickers14 → Haleyvilleboy

Current name: Cvickers14 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Haleyvilleboy (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. Cvickers14 (talk) 22:11, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. WJBscribe (talk) 22:20, 15 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Princess Rebel → Rebel Queen Pokeynut

Current name: Princess Rebel (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Rebel Queen Pokeynut (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: Name too similar to Wookieepedia account username (Princess Jedi) and I am referred to as Queen Pokeynut in my userpage The Rebel's Gone Pokeynuts LOL 02:04, 16 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 05:01, 16 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Haleyvilleboy → JMiller49

Current name: Haleyvilleboy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: JMiller49 (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. 75.120.20.193 (talk) 02:08, 16 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 75.120.20.193 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Acalamari 02:10, 16 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

rename ACTCmmedia to ACTCMmedia

CURRENT ACTCmmedia → NEW ACTCMmedia

Current name: ACTCmmedia (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: ACTCMmedia (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. ACTCmmedia (talk) 05:22, 16 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The school's acronym is ACTCM for American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is confusing (and just not as pretty)w/o the final M of ACTCM capitalized. It was a mistake on our part the first time 'round. Please change :-) Thanks...

Media department at ACTCM