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Revision as of 20:39, 6 July 2007 editMimi C. (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users3,163 editsm →Mimicarter → Mimi C.← Previous edit Revision as of 21:56, 6 July 2007 edit undoSarah Goldberg (talk | contribs)355 edits →Oysterguitarist → DeathoysterNext edit →
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* Requested name: {{Listuser|Deathoyster}} (<span class="plainlinks">)</span> * Requested name: {{Listuser|Deathoyster}} (<span class="plainlinks">)</span>
* Reason: I want my name to be shorter cause it's too long and so it's simpler. ]] 19:00, 6 July 2007 (UTC) * Reason: I want my name to be shorter cause it's too long and so it's simpler. ]] 19:00, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

=== Sarah Goldberg → A. Shakespeare ===
* Current name: {{User13|Sarah Goldberg}}
* Requested name: {{Listuser|A. Shakespeare}} (<span class="plainlinks">)</span>
* Reason: I took this account from my brother, who named it after his girlfriend. I'm want it named for the first letter of my first name and my last name. Thanks ] 21:56, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Revision as of 21:56, 6 July 2007


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.
Requests to "usurp" an existing username should be made at Misplaced Pages:Changing username/Usurpations; straightforward requests may use Special:GlobalRenameRequest.
Instructions
For help 'vanishing' from Misplaced Pages,
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.
CautionDo not be surprised if you suddenly cannot log in to your old account; this merely indicates that you should log in under your new user name as the request has been fulfilled.

Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

DuranDuran → Innuendo

I don't think Innuendo is appropriate, which is why you haven't been renamed. --(Review Me) R Contribs@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 16:02, 16 June 2007 (UTC)
Not in the slighest. they originally chose a name still with Duran Duran in. Innuendo is fine as a name. Secretlondon 14:33, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. --Nick—/Contribs 19:00, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Innuendo seems fine to be usurped if you want to apply. Otherwise come up with another name. Secretlondon 14:33, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- response required or should be at WP:CHU/U -- Cecropia 21:29, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Mindys12345 → Adam.J.W.C.

 Clerk note: This request was made previously and declined by both Secretlondon and Nichalp, see archive entry. The objectionable content appears to have now been removed - there is still the issue that the block log entry won't be moved during the rename. WjBscribe 13:44, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
The user has on their userpage that they want to be known as User:Wonder-Contributor temporarily. *If* we rename this person they are ONLY being renamed once. They only have one entry on their blocklog so I'm not too concerned with that, and all the racist material has left their userpage. Secretlondon 14:38, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- Twice rejected and Secretlondon did not promote again -- Cecropia 21:34, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Historicsatrts → Historychanges

Please state your reason, and request it while logged in to the account in question. Warofdreams talk 01:23, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- requester hasn't stated a reason, or returned -- Cecropia 21:32, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Kai81123 → Nextil

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. If you would like, you may usurp the user name, as it has no edits. Or you can pick a different user name. Also, images aren't allowed in signatures. ~ Wikihermit 00:33, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- should be at WP:CHU/U or else choose a different user name -- Cecropia 06:24, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Sausageracer → Erictjohnson

If your real name is Eric T. Johnson, I would disadvise you from taking this name on Misplaced Pages. Anonymity is a valued thing, and never hurts on the internet. There have been cases of people getting harassed outside Misplaced Pages for actions here in the past. SalaSkan 15:52, 29 June 2007 (UTC)
It's actually about 50:50, some want to use their real name, and some anything but. Secretlondon 18:55, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

 Done -- Cecropia 21:35, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Smug6 → SMUGGLER

 Clerk note: The above request was added by the account requesting the rename. Note that there is already a user called Smuggler who last edited in January. WjBscribe 19:21, 29 June 2007 (UTC)
 Done -- Made this name change as "Smuggler" only had some 16 edits in a year of editing, so unlike this user will be confused with him/her. Cecropia 06:29, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Smug6 → SMUGGLER NY/LA

This is two requests, Smug6. Which rename do you want? -- Cecropia 03:39, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 Not done -- system considers this an invalid name -- Cecropia 06:26, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Non homosexuals only → Saber Force

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by David Pro (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Policy does not allow forced renames - the account is blocked anyway. WjBscribe 01:37, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- request apparently not from user -- Cecropia 03:40, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

User:Dario vet → User:.snoopy.

 Done -- Cecropia 21:39, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Relaying message from WJBscribe (currently having connection problems):
I seem to have missed an error in the coding of this rename request. As such the user has been renamed to User:.snoopy not User:.snoopy. They are likely to have difficulty logging in if they don't realise this is the name they have been renamed to. The following link should correct the error: (rename to correct name) Thanks, WJBscribe.
– Steel 02:09, 6 July 2007 (UTC)
Second change  Done -- Thanks for the links -- Cecropia 02:32, 6 July 2007 (UTC)


thanks at all --dario vet (talk) 09:40, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Mr. Ijaiki → Mr. Ijaika

 Clerk note: This unsigned request was added by the account requesting the rename . WjBscribe 01:40, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

 Done -- Cecropia 21:40, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Sausageracer → Johnson4

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. WjBscribe 13:31, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- username is taken, no alternate proposed by requester -- Cecropia 21:42, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Yves Revi → Georginho

Please delete Georginho made by me yesterday. Thank you very much. n.b. Holy crab. No lowercase for the first letter? Yves Revi 11:16, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

 Clerk note:. Yes usernames must start with a capital. Also accounts can't be deleted - only renamed - so we'd have to rename Georginho to something else so you can be renamed to that. If that account is also yours, could you sign this request while logged into that account to confirm it? Thanks, WjBscribe 13:30, 30 June 2007 (UTC)
Could you rename this to what you want and change "Yves Revi" to "Georginho", please? Thanks much. Georginho 18:25, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

Quick links for bureaucrat to perform this request as a two-stage process: (1); (2) WjBaway 00:19, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

 Done -- Cecropia 23:40, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Niran → Natrius

 Done -- Cecropia 23:42, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Tafkatafkas → Tafkas

 Done -- Cecropia 23:42, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

The Sunshine Man 2 → Qst (Userspace)

 Done -- Cecropia 23:44, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Dominie → Dannilion

 Done -- Cecropia 23:44, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Mattwj2002 → Superman1978

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by David Pro (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Policy does not allow forced renames. --(Review Me) R Contribs@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 20:04, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- per clerk note -- Cecropia 23:45, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Sausageracer → Daman42393

 Done -- Cecropia 23:46, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

SHODAN → Liu Kang

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by David Pro (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Policy does not allow forced renames. --(Review Me) R Contribs@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 20:07, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- reject per clerk -- Cecropia 23:48, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Spoor 4 → Key to the city

 Clerk note: This user was only rename fifteen days ago. Qst 20:37, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

 Done -- but let's keep this for a while, hmm? Cecropia 23:51, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Kaizersoze → Keyser Söze

 Not done -- should be at


Zain.S → Zains

 Done -- Cecropia 23:54, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Egeiz → Ayoleftyz

 Done -- Cecropia 23:56, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Dejan.jovanovic → Dejan Jovanović

 Done -- Cecropia 02:33, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

LegendsDX7 → SpindashStudios

 Clerk note: Listed at WP:USURP at 22:34, 1 July 2007 (UTC). Moved to WP:CHU as the target user name does not exist, so it can't be usurped. ~ Wikihermit 02:28, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- I'm confused. The target name does exist. Should this be back at WP:CHU/U? -- Cecropia 02:40, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

DLX → Sander Säde

  • Current name: DLX (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: Sander Säde (rename user)
  • Reason: When I created a user, I didn't think I will come as active as I have and chose pretty much random username. Now I would like to use my own name as username, since I don't want to be anonymous here. Also, as I recently found out, DLX is also a gene and microprocessor archidecture, I am unsure of copyright issues regarding those - so changing username would be good in any case. DLX 06:25, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 Done -- Cecropia 02:43, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Appleworm → @pple

 Done -- Cecropia 02:46, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Editwikipediausername → Anameofmyveryown

 Done -- Cecropia 02:50, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Fristenskyk → Kipahulu

 Done -- Cecropia 02:51, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

IReadTooMuch → AStoppedClock

 Done -- Cecropia 02:52, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

I Saw My Coach in a Skirt → Tumbling Falls

 Done -- Cecropia 02:54, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Plundstedt001 → Lsp100

 Clerk note:This account has made less then 10 edits, with all of them appearing to be vandalism (page creation). ~ Wikihermit 04:22, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Canderous → Raffaello9

 Done -- Cecropia 02:56, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Richardshusr → Richard I

 Not done Please choose another user name or list this at WP:CHU/U -- Cecropia 02:57, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Sub-Z3R0 → Sebleblanc

 Done -- Cecropia 02:58, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Nambiarm → Manojn

 Clerk note: A user with a similar name Manojn.shah (talk · contribs) exists. Nishkid64 (talk) 21:13, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 Done -- As Manojn.shah has no edits whatever, I see no problem in this change. -- Cecropia 03:01, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

TheSultan → GreenRower

  • Current name: TheSultan (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: GreenRower (rename user)
  • Reason: I joined Misplaced Pages because I felt that one entry was unfair and I wanted to try to modify it. I didn't realize when joining that I couldn't leave, but have been disappointed with this community and the way entries work and would like to "close my account" to the best of my ability. I feel this is one step I have to take. Thanks.Thesultan 09:15, 4 July 2007 (UTC)TheSultan
 Clerk note: TheSultan (talk · contribs) has made no edits. ~ Wikihermit 19:53, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

 Not done -- Since this user has made edits whatever and the user doesn't want to continue, I see no point in using up another username for a dead account. -- Cecropia 03:03, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Mortsggah → Mikael Häggström

  • Current name: Mortsggah (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
  • Requested name: Mikael Häggström (rename user)
  • Reason: Mortsggah sounds bad, almost like an orch. Judge yourselves if Mikael Häggström sounds better, but at least it is my real name. I see no reason to edit under a pseudonym. In contrast, I want Wikipedians to see who really made the changes. An alias might change throughout lifetime, but the real name is often constant. I'm aware of, however, that my surname can be a little tricky to type in on any non-Scandinavian keyboard. Nevertheless, it simply wouldn't be me if it was spelled otherwise. In short, please, let me edit as the person I really am. Mikael Häggström 13:07, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 Done -- Cecropia 03:06, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Coreyrecko → Shootseven

 Done -- Cecropia 03:07, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Mansfial → Almsft67

 Done -- Cecropia 03:08, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Mysterscifi → Mysteryscifi

 Done -- Cecropia 03:09, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

TheBassOne → TablaDrummer

 Clerk note: TheBassOne has no contributions to the project at this time. E bots 10:40, 5 July 2007 (UTC)
 Done -- but the capitalization was mistsated in the request. I renamed Thebassone -- Cecropia 03:14, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Porge → Porges

 Done -- Cecropia 03:15, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Valery novoselsky → Valery_Novoselsky

 Done -- Cecropia 03:16, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Lexicana4277 → Unicornamy

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 66.174.93.98 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Qst 16:33, 5 July 2007 (UTC)


Shervin moloudi → Shmmcmlxxii

 Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 128.97.90.164 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Wizardman 02:33, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

MoLo → ApnAEA

 Done -- Cecropia 03:18, 6 July 2007 (UTC)


Dougchia → Dkc1971

Badlydrawnjeff → Bdj

Aiden → Eoin

 Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. Qst 16:24, 6 July 2007 (UTC)
How is Remiel? —Aiden 17:07, 6 July 2007 (UTC)
Fine. Qst 18:00, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Oysterguitarist → Deathoyster

Sarah Goldberg → A. Shakespeare

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