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* Reason: trying to establish consistency with my usernames accross the internet. [[User:Curtisstiles|Curtis Stiles]] ([[User talk:Curtisstiles|talk]]) 01:46, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
* Reason: trying to establish consistency with my usernames accross the internet. [[User:Curtisstiles|Curtis Stiles]] ([[User talk:Curtisstiles|talk]]) 01:46, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
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Changing username/Simple
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This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including stewards) can consider and carry out, requests to rename accounts to usernames that are not yet taken on any Wikimedia project. While global renamers carry out renames, other users (including bots) help by "clerking" the mechanics of this process. If you wish to help as a clerk, please read the linked page carefully.
Instructions
For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia,
please see courtesy vanishing.

Once you have decided on the name you would like:

  1. Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
  2. Check to make sure this username is not already in use. Do this by searching for the name here. If the name appears in the results, even if on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
  3. Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
  4. Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
  5. Click here to place your request.
    • Add your desired username after NEW=
    • Add a reason for the change after REASON=
    • Do not change anything after CURRENT=
  6. Make sure that you have spelt your desired name correctly, including capitalization and spacing. Save the page. If your request is submitted malformed, please remedy it according to this page.
  7. Check back on this page periodically to answer any questions that may arise regarding your request. Please be patient. It may take a few days for your request to be completed. If you do not answer any questions, your request may be declined due to no response.
  8. Once your request has been completed, please do not remove or change your request. It will be archived automatically by a bot.
  • Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.


Important Notes After you are renamed...
  • Due to technical limitations, usernames may not start with a lowercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference.
  • Underscores and spaces are considered identical by the MediaWiki software.
  • Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy.
  • Please understand the implications of using your real name before requesting a name change to it.
  • ... your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited.
  • ... your userpage and any subpages will be moved to the new name automatically. Please do not attempt to move them yourself.
  • ... links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be left behind to your new userpage.
  • ... your request will be automatically moved to the archives in the interest of transparency.


Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

Matthew → User555501

I tried to rename you, but something got screwed up and I'm not entirely sure why. Did you use a special character in your requested name? Andre (talk) 03:19, 1 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: He didn't, at least not according to the URL for the name; it would have shown up differently if so. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 09:20, 2 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: - User page has been moved, but the account is not renamed. Can someone take a closer look at this? Maybe try manually using the rename form? —Random832 17:09, 4 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Bureaucrat note: I'm not sure what's going on here. It looks like Andre performed this request [1], then reverted himself [2]. Can anyone clarify? WjBscribe 01:35, 6 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Andre tried to rename him, but something slotted up and the rename failed; hence the comment about special characters above. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 05:16, 7 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Hmmm I've see two interesting diffs from Matthew. This more recent one] implies that he doesn't wish to be renamed; this earlier one implies that he doesn't care what kind of username it is. Maxim(talk) 12:49, 10 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 18:02, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Shotyitp → S.H.O.T.-T.T.C.

  •  Clerk note: Why do you want to be renamed? If a reason is not provided in the next few days, this request will be declined.
  •  Clerk note: User has filed 2 requests, this one and the one above... unsure which one would like? --The Helpful One 17:54, 4 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: I've asked him at his userpage, but so far there's been no response. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 05:22, 7 February 2008 (UTC)R[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 18:01, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Tennista1 → Bballplayer1

 Clerk note:Please log in to Tennista1 and confirm that it is in fact your account. XENON54 | talk 23:02, 6 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 17:23, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sifelltneytandi → Ben!

 Clerk note: There is a user called User:Ben without the ! and it may cause conflict because of similarities between the username requested, unless i'm mistaken. Terra Terra's talkpage 09:08, 7 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: i can see why you're conserned, Terra, but I think the ! makes quite a difference... -- Ryan Taylor 22:04, 8 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: To crat's I believe that adding the ! makes it very similar to User:Ben so please consider this before allowing. --The Helpful One 17:20, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done per above Andre (talk) 17:22, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kambrell → ShamReno

 Clerk note: Why do you want to be renamed? If a reason is not provided in the next few days, this request will be declined. Icestorm815 • Talk 03:29, 6 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 17:22, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Terowe → Terowe

  •  Clerk note: There is no difference between the names, you don't require a username change to not change the name! --The Helpful One 18:47, 8 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: What exactly did you want done here, exactly? -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 20:38, 8 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Jeske, I think they want the first letter not capitalised. MediaWiki software automatically capitalises the first letter of usernames. -- Ryan Taylor 22:09, 8 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Nope; the name would show up as uncapitalized on the edit screen. The Requested Name in the Listuser template is capitalized. -Jéské (Blah v^_^v) 23:03, 8 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: Well that's strange. Maybe the user read their username wrong and came here without knowing it was fine...? -- Ryan Taylor 23:15, 8 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 17:22, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DMDORS → DENDORS

 Clerk note: Please log in as User:DMDORS and post here in order to verify that the account is yours. Note that a rename will not reset a lost password. XENON54 | talk 17:07, 9 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 18:01, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jabshb → Delete

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. Qst (talk) 19:26, 10 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Clerk note: I believe the user is trying to Vanish. Icestorm815 • Talk 18:53, 10 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 17:12, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

NovaVoce → Nova Voce

 Clerk note: Both usernames are promotional and the user has been username blocked. Ioeth (talk contribs friendly) 21:04, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 21:46, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gndb → gndb

  • Current name: Gndb (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: Gndb not that <- but this -> gndb (other projects?) (rename user)
  • Reason: I know this may seem trivial but if possible can you decapitalise the first letter of my username (I know this is an automatic function of Wikipedia so if not possible, I understand but there's no harm in asking). I know my account is new but because the first letter is not case sensitive, I cannot just create a new account as the change I want to make means that the "new" account would not be available. Thank you!

gndb (talk) 21:56, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Clerk note: Sorry, the first letter is capitalized by default. Icestorm815 • Talk 22:06, 11 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks - I thought I'd give it a bash anyway! :) - gndb

 Not done -- Andre (talk) 02:11, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Askdnapn39nfkjfen → Peter Napkin Party

Allowing username change to Peter Napkin Party (talk · contribs). Please put this request in at Wikipedia:Changing username as soon as possible to avoid re-blocking.

Request handled by: -- lucasbfr talk 23:30, 11 February 2008 (UTC) |}

Note however that it would be MUCH faster for you to simply create a new account under that name (just click the link). -- lucasbfr talk 23:30, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

  •  Clerk note: I think this username maybe promotional. --The Helpful One 11:25, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:01, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Cassi818 → ModestCassi

 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:00, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Magnesian Phoenix → MagnesianPhoenix

 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:00, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Assem kazzaz → Syrian eagle

Assem kazzaz (talk) 11:03, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:00, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Lstudholme → Redfoxtrot

 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:00, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gypsycineaste → Justlauralibrarian

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 216.54.1.206 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request.. —αlεx•mullεr 17:20, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
 Not done -- Andre (talk) 18:00, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Lionheart08 → PrinceLionheart

 Done -- Andre (talk) 18:38, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

CordeliaHenrietta → User5967253162

 Done -- Andre (talk) 19:21, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Kjolly16 → Panhead2005

 Done. WjBscribe 19:31, 12 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Curtisstiles → Curtis.Stiles

 Done. WjBscribe 01:50, 13 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]
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