Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

For stewards, global renamers, and clerks
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Archived requests
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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.

Current requests

Click here to place a request

manolove → deleted please?

Current name: Manolove (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Deleted please? (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. can you delete my account? Manolove (talk) 21:16, 22 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 21:18, 22 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Accounts cannot be deleted, but you can have it changed to something more anonymous, such as a random assortment of characters if you are exercising your right to vanish. Useight (talk) 06:47, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Tremas93 → Thepepperfox

Current name: Tremas93 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Thepepperfox (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: Continuity across all published work under one name. Tremas93 (talk) 17:27, 24 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 17:30, 24 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Bureaucrat note: I'm uncomfortable renaming you, as you seem to be involved in some contentious page blanking. Is that finished with? --Dweller (talk) 20:07, 26 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Not done No response. --Dweller (talk) 14:05, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

VirtualApplesauce → TunaToothpastePie123

Current name: VirtualApplesauce (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: TunaToothpastePie123 (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: My current username violates username policy as it is a ___domain. I need the account changed to something that isn't a ___domain. VirtualApplesauce (talk) 10:46, 25 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 10:48, 25 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: Domain names are ok if they are personal or not promotional. Is Virtualapplesauce a commercial site? Kingturtle (talk) 15:21, 25 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

VirtualApplesauce is not a commercial site. It is a personal ___domain that just so happens to be my internet nickname...that's why I chose it. However the person that originally blocked me said that because I put a link to my website on my personal page that I was blatantly advertising. I explained that it was a test post that I thought no one would ever see, there is no content at the website to advertise and that the post would have been removed, I realize I should have used the sandbox for my test, they then removed the block but they then said that the username had to be changed because it is a ___domain name which is forbidden in the Wiki username policy. I've been battling this for over a week and am really confused as to how exactly I can get this situation resolved. I have no problem operating within the rules and wish to do so...help?VirtualApplesauce (talk) 01:12, 26 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: As someone that also shares their username with their ___domain (evula.com, evula.net, and evula.org, to be exact), I feel your pain. :) However, the issue wasn't that you added a link to your website; you effectively created a fake Wikipedia article about your website, which is something that we see far too often from those with less than innocent intentions. Given the fact that you're obviously apologetic about the event, I'm inclined to overrule any "you have to be renamed" declaration. Do you still want to be renamed? EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:15, 26 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Administrator note I'd support both outcomes, depending on the user's wishes. The admin who blocked this user on name basis insisted that he change his name, so I'll notify him of this; however, given the above discussion I'd be fine with VirtualApplesauce retaining his sauce. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP! :D} 19:56, 26 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciate everyone who has taken the time and I would prefer to keep my name as is if it is possible. Hello MoP. :)VirtualApplesauce (talk) 21:33, 26 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hai! :) Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP! :D} 01:59, 27 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done (non-crat tag); user decided to keep name. Master of Puppets _{Call me MoP! :D} 01:59, 27 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

A crat will need to sign the request with the notdone template for the bot to archive this request --Chris 07:36, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done User decided to keep his name. — Rlevse • Talk • 20:16, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Chaos312 → Stryker's Robot Chicken

Current name: Chaos312 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Stryker's Robot Chicken (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: My last name and fave TV show sounds better Chaos312 (talk) 04:53, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

CURRENT → NEW

Please fill out this template correctly, replacing CURRENT with your current username.
Please fill out this template correctly, replacing NEW with your requested username.
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Facy2020 (talk) 08:57, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 09:03, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Please re-read the instructions and submit another request. Useight (talk) 17:31, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Need to select a new name. — Rlevse • Talk • 20:14, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Peternhiggs → Peter N Higgs

Current name: Peternhiggs (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Peter N Higgs (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 clearly identifies my name
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 12:12, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: are you sure you want to use your real name? — Rlevse • Talk • 20:19, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Geekhousebikes → Geekhouse Bikes

Current name: Geekhousebikes (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Geekhouse Bikes (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 forgot a space Geekhousebikes (talk) 19:40, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 19:42, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done It matches a business name. — Rlevse • Talk • 20:20, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

CURRENT → NEW

Please fill out this template correctly, replacing CURRENT with your current username.
Please fill out this template correctly, replacing NEW with your requested username.
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. 24.63.104.31 (talk) 21:05, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Request was made by ip 24.63.104.31, instead of the original account. SoxBot VI (talk) 21:06, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Not done and removed soapboxing and spam. Please follow the instructions on this page if you'd like us to help you. --Dweller (talk) 14:07, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Satrughna02 → Satrughna

Current name: Satrughna02 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Satrughna (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: "Satrughna" seems to be an empty account nevertheless, can't find any related edits

Satrughna (talk) 21:44, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot VI (talk) 21:45, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Please check manually anyway --Satrughna (talk) 21:56, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done See the first request. — Rlevse • Talk • 22:36, 30 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Packetloss → Jawnsy

Current name: Packetloss (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Jawnsy (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 consistency with my username elsewhere Packetloss (talk) 01:02, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot VI (talk) 01:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Footballsteph → 35alt

Current name: Footballsteph (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: 35alt (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

previous name needs to be changed because it conflicts with other accounts using same name that needs to remain private. Footballsteph (talk) 02:01, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: I fixed the formatting of this request. Original post can be found here. Useight (talk) 02:35, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot VI (talk) 02:36, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fallenresurrection → ..Sevii..

Current name: Fallenresurrection (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: ..Sevii.. (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 was wanting to see what it was like to have an account. I wasn't really thinking of a name. I was going to delete Fallenresurrection and create a new one, but since I cant do that, can I change my name? I would like it to be ..Sevii.. If this is too much of a problem, then I'll be fine with keeping the name I already have. Thanks. :) Fallenresurrection (talk) 14:09, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

Current requests

manolove → deleted please?

Tremas93 → Thepepperfox

VirtualApplesauce → TunaToothpastePie123

Chaos312 → Stryker's Robot Chicken

CURRENT → NEW

Peternhiggs → Peter N Higgs

Geekhousebikes → Geekhouse Bikes

CURRENT → NEW

Satrughna02 → Satrughna

Packetloss → Jawnsy

Footballsteph → 35alt

Andres.catalan → Andrés Catalán

Fawwaz Alloughani → Fruitofsociety12

Mperry → Two Bananas

AKAPirtateQueen → AKAPirateQueen

Fallenresurrection → ..Sevii..