Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple

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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.

Pogie4 → Septone

Current name: Pogie4 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Septone (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: 11:05, 12 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: Changing it to my current username Pogie4 (talk) 11:05, 12 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: There is already a global account registered for Septone.—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 11:10, 12 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: Please pick a new name; the username you have requested has already been taken. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:51, 14 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Wikijvw → Johan A von Wielligh

Current name: Wikijvw (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Johan A von Wielligh (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: 09:34, 14 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: Change to my name instead of an alias Wikijvw (talk) 09:34, 14 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 09:40, 14 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:58, 14 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Gamingforfun365 → FreeMediaKids!

Current name: Gamingforfun365 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: FreeMediaKids! (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: 00:27, 16 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: I have been thinking about changing my username for quite some time, as I find my current one to be bland an uninteresting. It also does not reflect my current attitude, which has shifted from the narrow enthusiasm for video gaming to the broad optimism for free media in general. I believe the proposed username, FreeMediaKids!, best captures my cheery and slightly lighthearted attitude in a popular way, and is perfectly in accordance with username policy. GaɱingFørFuɲ³⁶⁵ 00:27, 16 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 00:30, 16 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

NOTE: I have decided to change the proposed name from FreeMedia! to FreeMediaKids!. This is the username that I had considered, as it is more distinctive and recognizable, but was hesitant because it seemed inconvenient for everyone to say it entirely instead of abbreviating it to FreeMedia!. Then again, I could say on my user page that anyone can call me that for the sake of their convenience. If the newer proposed change violates username policy either because it (unintentionally) implies a shared account or for any other reason, I will stick to simply FreeMedia!. GaɱingFørFuɲ³⁶⁵ 04:09, 16 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

@Gamingforfun365: Hey, FreeMediaKids! and FreeMedia! both are fine as neither your account is shared nor it happens to be an actual company account. But I like to mention that not everybody share those view and there have been cases when people ask users to change their username as they look like company name or shared. So these usernames are ok as long as someone do not raise a concern. My advise would be to go with FreeMediaKid! or something else which adhere the username policy. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:54, 21 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Hmmm, a tough one. FreeMediaKid! follows the same intended spirit as FreeMediaKids!, but it does imply that I am a minor, which is no longer the case. Then again, the exclamation mark does obscure that, where it looks like a message appealing to kids who love free media (the intended message). Okay, I will agree to using FreeMediaKid!, because it follows the username policy and is still distinct and recognizable. GaɱingFørFuɲ³⁶⁵ 19:39, 21 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Moviemanandy →

Current name: Moviemanandy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Newname (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: 14:38, 21 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: Moviemanandy (talk) 14:38, 21 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Andy Schofield

Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. —^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 14:40, 21 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Moviemanandy →

Current name: Moviemanandy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Newname (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: 14:41, 21 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: Moviemanandy (talk) 14:41, 21 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

When I originally set up I wanted it to be my name but didnt understand username would be what everyone sees and searches. Thank you

Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. —^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 14:50, 21 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

PorkchopGMX → 61

Current name: PorkchopGMX (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: 61 (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: 16:10, 21 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: Nice and easy username to remember, easier to type, and who wouldn’t want a username like this? I wanted User:3 but that isn’t eligible for usurpation, so I would like to have this username which hasn’t been registered yet (somehow). Also, the username “61” is very important to me because of Minnesota State Highway 61, and that’s where I go up to in the summer and it’s super fun. I will still refer to myself as PorkchopGMX but I will put a “Ping me with {{yo|61}}“ message in my sig. Everything is possible but nothing is real... (PorkchopGMX) (t - c) 16:10, 21 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 16:20, 21 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Bossyemi → Adeleke Adesemowo

Current name: Bossyemi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Adeleke Adesemowo (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: 10:25, 22 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: Decided to use my real name Bossyemi (talk) 10:25, 22 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 10:30, 22 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

DiegoAma → Di (they/them)

Current name: DiegoAma (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Di (they/them) (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: 00:47, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: I'm no longer comfortable using my birth name as my username. DiegoAma (talk) 00:47, 23 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 00:50, 23 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Jamey411 → may1230

Current name: Jamey411 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: May1230 (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: 02:54, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: name considered taboo in culture Jamey411 (talk) 02:54, 23 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Robot clerk note: No problems found—^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 03:00, 23 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Aklearoth → Reth

Current name: Aklearoth (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (notify user)
Requested name: Reth (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: 09:53, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
Reason: Not convinced with the current one Aklearoth (talk) 09:53, 23 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]