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I would like to change my user name to ]. I would like to change my percieved image on Misplaced Pages.] 08:25, 21 March 2006 (UTC)
I would like to be named "ameerirshad" --] 21:36, 19 March 2006 (UTC)


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I would like to be renamed to "gold" I would like to be renamed to "gold"
] 10:53, 14 March 2006 (UTC) ] 10:53, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

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I would like to change my user name to ]
The new name would help me to be seen as a positive editor rather than someone editing negatively.] 15:02, 5 March 2006 (UTC)
:The username Gruff exists. Please choose another name. ] ] 04:29, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

::How can I check which names are taken? I looked at the list of user names and saw that Gruffi was taken, but I couldn't find a gruff. Is there another list?] 23:51, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

:::See this: ] ] 09:21, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

:::: Cheers, I wasn't disputing that it existed, I just wanted to find out if there was a full list of taken user names so that I could come up with an alternative and not find that '''that''' is taken too.] 16:35, 11 March 2006 (UTC)#

Can I please change my name to]?] 16:32, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Is there any way of finding out when a user name with no edits was created or how long it has been in use?] 03:40, 19 March 2006 (UTC)


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Please would you change my username to William Havelocke. Thank you. ] 11:13, 13 March 2006 (UTC) Please would you change my username to ]. Thank you. ] 11:13, 13 March 2006 (UTC)


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Please rename to ]. Thanks! ] 23:33, 18 March 2006 (UTC) Please rename to ]. Thanks! ] 23:33, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

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I would like to change my user name to ] as I no longer want to be affliated with my current user name. Thank you very much! ] 04:27, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

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I would like to change my username to ]. Thanks in advance. ] 22:33, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

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Please rename to ] as I have misunderstood the naming process when registering. Thanks

--] 23:24, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

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Please rename to ] as my previous user name was a test and now I would like to re-establish my identity. Thanks


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:If possible, it would be nice if the change was affected globally on all accounts listed on my user page. Verify by fact that they link back to en.wikipedia account. &mdash; <span style="font-variant:small-caps;font-family:sans-serif;">]</span><sup style="font-family:serif;">(])</sup> 03:41, 20 March 2006 (UTC) :If possible, it would be nice if the change was affected globally on all accounts listed on my user page. Verify by fact that they link back to en.wikipedia account. &mdash; <span style="font-variant:small-caps;font-family:sans-serif;">]</span><sup style="font-family:serif;">(])</sup> 03:41, 20 March 2006 (UTC)


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I am requesting my username be changed to Mordea so that it will contain my name and not my Internet alias. ] 06:33, 21 March 2006 (UTC) I am requesting my username be changed to Mordea so that it will contain my name and not my Internet alias. ] 09:58, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

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Would you please change my username to Severa (capital "s")? I don't want to use the same handle I use elsewhere. Also, I no longer wish for other editors to immediately default to refering to me with masculine pronouns. -] 10:33, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

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Hi, could you please change my username to ]? I got some unsavoury comments in a chat room recently that 'Thenugga' implies racism, I don't want to give that impression at all. ] | ] 12:43, 20 March 2006 (UTC)


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I would like all references to my previous user name to vanish, and I would like to be renamed to "Jayintheusa" --
] 20:15, 20 March 2006 (UTC)


== Requests from users with over 20000 edits == == Requests from users with over 20000 edits ==

Revision as of 08:38, 21 March 2006

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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
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=
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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

Please put new requests at the end of this section. Fulfilled requests will be moved immediately to the current archive.

Please note that renaming users puts a large load on the database. Please do not request a rename unless it is necessary. If you have only a few edits, see the alternatives above.
  • Preface your request with a heading, thus: === Target username ===
  • Sign your name at the end with four tildes: ~~~~


User:Irsjad

I would like to be named "ameerirshad" --Ameer&trade; 21:36, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

User:e_goldobin

I would like to be renamed to "gold" Edward 10:53, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Crusading composer

I would like to change my user name to User:Gruff The new name would help me to be seen as a positive editor rather than someone editing negatively.Crusading composer 15:02, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

The username Gruff exists. Please choose another name. =Nichalp «Talk»= 04:29, 6 March 2006 (UTC)
How can I check which names are taken? I looked at the list of user names and saw that Gruffi was taken, but I couldn't find a gruff. Is there another list?Crusading composer 23:51, 9 March 2006 (UTC)
See this: =Nichalp «Talk»= 09:21, 11 March 2006 (UTC)
Cheers, I wasn't disputing that it existed, I just wanted to find out if there was a full list of taken user names so that I could come up with an alternative and not find that that is taken too.Crusading composer 16:35, 11 March 2006 (UTC)#

Can I please change my name toUser:AKAGruff?Crusading composer 16:32, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Is there any way of finding out when a user name with no edits was created or how long it has been in use?Crusading composer 03:40, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

User:twrigley

I'd like to change my user name to User:EmptySet, please. The Misplaced Pages environment is just too harsh for me, and I no longer believe this is a worthwhile effort. I'd like my name disassociated from the project as much as possible before I leave. thanks Ted 04:54, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

Account exists. Please choose another name. =Nichalp «Talk»= 09:21, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

sorry, misunderstood the result I got. how about Anapraxic? Ted 12:48, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

Done. =Nichalp «Talk»= 13:26, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

One last question: I'd just as soon erase or delete the talk page for the old account (sorry, I had assumed that would happen automatically), but now that things are handled and the account is blocked, I'm guessing I can't? not a huge issue, either way, but I'd prefer to have it deled. if you can tell me how to do that, I'd appreciate it. Ted 18:33, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

We usually don't delete the talk pages of user accounts. =Nichalp «Talk»= 10:56, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

ok, thanks.  :-) Ted 16:09, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

User: Simont89

I would like to change my name from Simont89 to st89 please

Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 10:53, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

User: Matt.h.conger@gmail.com

I would like to change my username to MC1984CO. Thanks. Matt.h.conger@gmail.com 08:30, 13 March 2006 (UTC)Matt

Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 10:56, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Pianoman87

I would like to change my username to Graham87, so it contains my real first name. Thanks, Graham/pianoman87 talk 10:37, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

Done =Nichalp «Talk»= 10:56, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

User: Whiffofgrapeshot

Please would you change my username to William Havelocke. Thank you. Whiffofgrapeshot 11:13, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

User:V111p

I would like to change my username from V111p to V111P. Thank you. --V111P 11:43, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Cordless larry

I would like my username changed from Cordless larry to Cordless Larry, with a capital L Cordless larry 01:35, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

User:michaelwdau

I would like to change my name FROM michaelwdau TO ColumbiaMWD. Thank you! 09:18, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Voyager_ch

Please change my name to Voyager. I already use this name at Commons, Mediawiki and German wikipedia. Thanks. --Voyager 08:34, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Ambuj.Saxena

Please change my name to Ambuj.Saxena from Ambuj.saxena. Inconsistant capitalization doesn't look good. Ambuj Saxena (talk) 11:06, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

User:SmittyDoodle

Please change my username from SmittyDoodle to mooseboy0518. I realized that I do not want any reference to my last name in my username, nor do I want my same username that I use on other sites also used on this site. Thanks!

User:Lord Spade

I would like to request to change my name, alias, and identity on Misplaced Pages from User:Lord Spade to User:Earendil . My current user name Lord Spade is connected to other web forum activity I don’t wish to associate with. I hope you understand. I would be highly appreciated of any assistance in this area. I created my account here 2 years ago, and I have since established an alias on the Web as 'Earendil' which I have strong sentimental ties to. I have registered this name for other WikiMedia projects. I wish to usurp the current account because no edits are recorded for this user. I post this request here because the request list to usurp existing usernames is no longer functional. I would value any assistance and attention towards this matter. --Earendil 04:50, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Thorri

Hi. Please, I'd like to change my name to Tonym since Tony is my real name and I'd like to be known for it, and not Thorri. Thank you. --TonyM 09:10, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Wikipedian13

Hello. If you were to be so kind I would greatly appreciate it if my Misplaced Pages ID could be changed to Lynyrd Salapare. Wikipedian13 seems a bit distant and vague to me and I would please prefer something more personal. Thanks much!~El Salapare~ 08:14, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

User:HolyRomanEmperor

Greetings. I think that my current version of my nick spreads a rather bad opinion of me. It's regarding the "Holy" part. Perhaps someone could advice me on the issue? I am thinking of changing to Foyle, for instance. Also, I would want that done after my Nomination for Adminship fails/succeeds. Thanks in advance! --HolyRomanEmperor 16:18, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Inspectorpanther

Please change my username to Logic. Thank you. Inspectorpanther 19:38, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

user:mxdxcxnx

Please rename to user:spirit. Thanks! mxdxcxnx 23:33, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

user:Xienocide

I would like to change my user name to user:Spacecowboy84721 as I no longer want to be affliated with my current user name. Thank you very much! Xienocide 04:27, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Ibn Abihi

I would like to change my username to Synergism. Thanks in advance. Ibn Abihi 22:33, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

User:SDH0103

Please rename to User:Leaky_caldron as I have misunderstood the naming process when registering. Thanks

--leaky_caldron 23:24, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Dgio

Please rename to air sign as my previous user name was a test and now I would like to re-establish my identity. Thanks

User:Ambush Commander

I benevolently request a renaming to User:Edward Z. Yang, in order to attribute edits to my real name. Thank you. — Ambush Commander 03:34, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

If possible, it would be nice if the change was affected globally on all accounts listed on my user page. Verify by fact that they link back to en.wikipedia account. — Edward Z. Yang 03:41, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

User:deadcujo

I am requesting my username be changed to Mordea so that it will contain my name and not my Internet alias. dc 09:58, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Kyd

Would you please change my username to Severa (capital "s")? I don't want to use the same handle I use elsewhere. Also, I no longer wish for other editors to immediately default to refering to me with masculine pronouns. -Kyd 10:33, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

User:Thenugga

Hi, could you please change my username to User:Nuge? I got some unsavoury comments in a chat room recently that 'Thenugga' implies racism, I don't want to give that impression at all. Thenugga | talk 12:43, 20 March 2006 (UTC)


User:Jrbrunger

I would like all references to my previous user name to vanish, and I would like to be renamed to "Jayintheusa" -- Jrbrunger 20:15, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Requests from users with over 20000 edits

These requests will not currently be fulfilled; but may be in the future. See also m:Changing username for other complicated requests

Add such requests here: /requests above 20000

Requests to usurp an existing account with no edits

Occasionally, someone will request to be renamed to an account that exists (has been registered) but has not made any edits. While there is precedent for making such changes, as yet there are no guidelines for handling such requests.

Add such requests here: /request to usurp.

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