Reason: I intend to make contributions to other articles. This was my first article which was about the Gala Wilton Football Club which I noticed didn't have an entry. The article was not on behalf of the club, but I did copy some text from the club website.
Gala Wilton (
talk) 11:38, 6 October 2015 (UTC)
Gala Wilton (
talk) 11:38, 6 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: current moniker is one I've used widely and generally for 20 years -- would prefer more anonymity
Fetald (
talk) 08:47, 7 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: received a message from Wikipedia letting me know that user names can not be companies, and that the name I am currently using may not comply with this. The new requested user name is based on my last name. Thanks!
Bennettawards (
talk) 17:53, 7 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I am new to wikipedia, and I used my usual username for most websites to get started, but then I realized it would be more professional to use a name I have used more often with publishing, see
http://orangebarrelindustries.comNonchalantpeach (
talk) 17:56, 7 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to discard my account and minimize the references to the current username (which I would want in any case, since I'd like to have different usernames for different services nowadays)
Zhoriel (
talk) 20:31, 7 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Oh, hmm, didn't show up in
User:Al2. Can I request a different username informally here or should I delete this request and start a new one?
Shortarabguy (
talk)
Shortarabguy (
talk) 09:55, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
@
Shortarabguy:It shows up as a redlink because you haven't been renamed yet. Please wait patiently, as requests need to be approved by a human. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 11:32, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
@
Shortarabguy: Oh wait, nevermind, got mixed up by myself there. Yeah, your requested username is already registered per
Special:CentralAuth/Al2. Please file a new request, or just ask for a new username right here; please don't remove requests, in the interest of transparency. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 11:39, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Thanks, I'd like to request
alialkhatib. I'm aware of the
section counseling regarding using real names. I can change the header info at the top of this section so it reflects this. I can also prove my identity, in the (possibly unlikely) case that my identity is contentious. — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
Shortarabguy (
talk •
contribs) 11:48, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Done@
AliAlkhatib: There is a user by the name
Ali.alkhatib that has a similar username to the one you have been renamed to. They are currently inactive, so they should not cause any issues. However, if they do return and confusion arises, you may need to request another
username change. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 12:06, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I made an account for a class under my real name, but I'd prefer not to use that now that I know it will be linked to the public domain.
Lauracfries (
talk) 20:50, 11 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I have been told that my old name EvM-Susana sounds like a group account for the SuSanA network (which it is not - but neverthless, I want to be sure)
EvM-Susana (
talk) 12:03, 12 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I just creat a account today and I kept my name chef Muhammad raees but after I realize, chef raees is more easy that's way please can you change my name just, chef raees — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
Chef muhammad raees (
talk •
contribs) 12:23, 12 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I was confused and made the username the same name as the article I wanted to write about. I am not affiliated with the company, just a doll enthusiast that wanted a larger doll presence on Wikipedia and made a mistake! Thank you for your understanding and working with me!! wizard80210 23:23, 12 October 2015 (UTC) wizard80210 23:23, 12 October 2015 (UTC)
Reason: previous username contains the word 'turds' which was considered profane by an admin and led to blocking.
Atswimtwoturds (
talk) 17:08, 13 October 2015 (UTC)
Atswimtwoturds (
talk) 17:08, 13 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: More professional name. I wish to be taken more seriously, as I aim to remove vandalism and generally improve Wikipedia.
Crazy Fred ET (
talk) 19:05, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: Received a "Your account will be renamed" notice and due to name collision have to choose a different one.
Murdjo (
talk) 19:22, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Hi
Murdjo. The
SUL finalisation project was completed in April of 2015. Your account was not renamed during that time, so you're not under the pressure to have your account renamed anymore. (This means you can keep your current username) Would you still like to be renamed to your requested username, "Stylommatophora"? If not, just leave a note here and we can cancel this request. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 19:39, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Hi there, it seems I haven't been around lately. In any case, I've already decided on a new name so let's proceed with the change.
Murdjo (
talk) 19:48, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
@
CityofLynnwood: Hi. The requested username "CMLynnwood" may not be acceptable as well, since Wikipedia's
username policy requires that usernames represent an individual, not a group, organization, or even a position. For example, "Foo Industries Inc.", "Mayor of Awesome City", and "Lorem ipsum Committee" are not acceptable usernames, since they don't represent an individual. However, "FooFan87", "AwesomeCity is Awesome", and "John at Lorem ipsum Committee" are examples of acceptable usernames, since they don't represent a group or position. Please pick a new name. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 22:02, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Done@
AustinCannabisCup2019: Please accept my apologies if the target username is deemed inappropriate by other members of the community. While I find it to be somewhat acceptable, other people may disagree and they may ask you to change your username again. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 21:18, 15 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: Consistency with my personal website (metakermit.com) and the username used on other networks.
Kermit664 (
talk) 13:10, 17 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: This is my preferred user name. I chose NaloPiercy just to be able to participate in a Wikipedia edit-a-thon as the system said my preferred name was too close to another name.
NaloPiercy (
talk) 19:04, 18 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Done The "similar" username in question was
Meow1, which only made one edit which was
vandalism. And to be honest, it does not easily confuse with "MeowL". --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 19:06, 18 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: Per
Wikipedia:ORGNAME, I have requested a change in username to a personal name rather than an organisational one.
ASH Scotland (
talk) 07:34, 19 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: Hi, i would like to get my username changed to my name like Chris Calvin or ChrisCalvin, i wouldnt mind both ways. The reason i use my current username is that back then i register i didn't want my name to be shown, but i started using wiki very often and i would like to not use this fancy name anymore. Thank you.
Roni10dS (
talk) 21:56, 20 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I would like to change my name because it says German Jacob in English. This bothers me because I come from German decent but I am not actually German, I am an American. I also seek a change to my username because it is more professional/formal to use my first initial and first name.
DeutscheJacob (
talk) 01:27, 22 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I don't want people I know in real life to find me as I edit pages that they would go on to, thereby making my identity known.
Gregorcrm120 (
talk) 21:27, 22 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I have used my new username in many other places for years, so now it's time to update Wikipedia username. Genifique 01:09, 25 October 2015 (UTC)
Reason: My current account is banned for violating the naming rules that prohibit inclusion of 'Wikimedia' in a username. Since this was my only offense, an administrator has approved my request to switch to a non prohibited name so I can retain my contribution history.
WikimediaFoundationVEVO (
talk) 05:22, 28 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I intend to make contributions to other articles. This was my first article which was about the Gala Wilton Football Club which I noticed didn't have an entry. The article was not on behalf of the club, but I did copy some text from the club website.
Gala Wilton (
talk) 11:38, 6 October 2015 (UTC)
Gala Wilton (
talk) 11:38, 6 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: current moniker is one I've used widely and generally for 20 years -- would prefer more anonymity
Fetald (
talk) 08:47, 7 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: received a message from Wikipedia letting me know that user names can not be companies, and that the name I am currently using may not comply with this. The new requested user name is based on my last name. Thanks!
Bennettawards (
talk) 17:53, 7 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I am new to wikipedia, and I used my usual username for most websites to get started, but then I realized it would be more professional to use a name I have used more often with publishing, see
http://orangebarrelindustries.comNonchalantpeach (
talk) 17:56, 7 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to discard my account and minimize the references to the current username (which I would want in any case, since I'd like to have different usernames for different services nowadays)
Zhoriel (
talk) 20:31, 7 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Oh, hmm, didn't show up in
User:Al2. Can I request a different username informally here or should I delete this request and start a new one?
Shortarabguy (
talk)
Shortarabguy (
talk) 09:55, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
@
Shortarabguy:It shows up as a redlink because you haven't been renamed yet. Please wait patiently, as requests need to be approved by a human. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 11:32, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
@
Shortarabguy: Oh wait, nevermind, got mixed up by myself there. Yeah, your requested username is already registered per
Special:CentralAuth/Al2. Please file a new request, or just ask for a new username right here; please don't remove requests, in the interest of transparency. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 11:39, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Thanks, I'd like to request
alialkhatib. I'm aware of the
section counseling regarding using real names. I can change the header info at the top of this section so it reflects this. I can also prove my identity, in the (possibly unlikely) case that my identity is contentious. — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
Shortarabguy (
talk •
contribs) 11:48, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Done@
AliAlkhatib: There is a user by the name
Ali.alkhatib that has a similar username to the one you have been renamed to. They are currently inactive, so they should not cause any issues. However, if they do return and confusion arises, you may need to request another
username change. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 12:06, 9 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I made an account for a class under my real name, but I'd prefer not to use that now that I know it will be linked to the public domain.
Lauracfries (
talk) 20:50, 11 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I have been told that my old name EvM-Susana sounds like a group account for the SuSanA network (which it is not - but neverthless, I want to be sure)
EvM-Susana (
talk) 12:03, 12 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I just creat a account today and I kept my name chef Muhammad raees but after I realize, chef raees is more easy that's way please can you change my name just, chef raees — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
Chef muhammad raees (
talk •
contribs) 12:23, 12 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I was confused and made the username the same name as the article I wanted to write about. I am not affiliated with the company, just a doll enthusiast that wanted a larger doll presence on Wikipedia and made a mistake! Thank you for your understanding and working with me!! wizard80210 23:23, 12 October 2015 (UTC) wizard80210 23:23, 12 October 2015 (UTC)
Reason: previous username contains the word 'turds' which was considered profane by an admin and led to blocking.
Atswimtwoturds (
talk) 17:08, 13 October 2015 (UTC)
Atswimtwoturds (
talk) 17:08, 13 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: More professional name. I wish to be taken more seriously, as I aim to remove vandalism and generally improve Wikipedia.
Crazy Fred ET (
talk) 19:05, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: Received a "Your account will be renamed" notice and due to name collision have to choose a different one.
Murdjo (
talk) 19:22, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Hi
Murdjo. The
SUL finalisation project was completed in April of 2015. Your account was not renamed during that time, so you're not under the pressure to have your account renamed anymore. (This means you can keep your current username) Would you still like to be renamed to your requested username, "Stylommatophora"? If not, just leave a note here and we can cancel this request. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 19:39, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Hi there, it seems I haven't been around lately. In any case, I've already decided on a new name so let's proceed with the change.
Murdjo (
talk) 19:48, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
@
CityofLynnwood: Hi. The requested username "CMLynnwood" may not be acceptable as well, since Wikipedia's
username policy requires that usernames represent an individual, not a group, organization, or even a position. For example, "Foo Industries Inc.", "Mayor of Awesome City", and "Lorem ipsum Committee" are not acceptable usernames, since they don't represent an individual. However, "FooFan87", "AwesomeCity is Awesome", and "John at Lorem ipsum Committee" are examples of acceptable usernames, since they don't represent a group or position. Please pick a new name. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 22:02, 14 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Done@
AustinCannabisCup2019: Please accept my apologies if the target username is deemed inappropriate by other members of the community. While I find it to be somewhat acceptable, other people may disagree and they may ask you to change your username again. --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 21:18, 15 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: Consistency with my personal website (metakermit.com) and the username used on other networks.
Kermit664 (
talk) 13:10, 17 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: This is my preferred user name. I chose NaloPiercy just to be able to participate in a Wikipedia edit-a-thon as the system said my preferred name was too close to another name.
NaloPiercy (
talk) 19:04, 18 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Done The "similar" username in question was
Meow1, which only made one edit which was
vandalism. And to be honest, it does not easily confuse with "MeowL". --I am
k6kaTalk to me!See what I have done 19:06, 18 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: Per
Wikipedia:ORGNAME, I have requested a change in username to a personal name rather than an organisational one.
ASH Scotland (
talk) 07:34, 19 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: Hi, i would like to get my username changed to my name like Chris Calvin or ChrisCalvin, i wouldnt mind both ways. The reason i use my current username is that back then i register i didn't want my name to be shown, but i started using wiki very often and i would like to not use this fancy name anymore. Thank you.
Roni10dS (
talk) 21:56, 20 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I would like to change my name because it says German Jacob in English. This bothers me because I come from German decent but I am not actually German, I am an American. I also seek a change to my username because it is more professional/formal to use my first initial and first name.
DeutscheJacob (
talk) 01:27, 22 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I don't want people I know in real life to find me as I edit pages that they would go on to, thereby making my identity known.
Gregorcrm120 (
talk) 21:27, 22 October 2015 (UTC)reply
Reason: I have used my new username in many other places for years, so now it's time to update Wikipedia username. Genifique 01:09, 25 October 2015 (UTC)
Reason: My current account is banned for violating the naming rules that prohibit inclusion of 'Wikimedia' in a username. Since this was my only offense, an administrator has approved my request to switch to a non prohibited name so I can retain my contribution history.
WikimediaFoundationVEVO (
talk) 05:22, 28 October 2015 (UTC)reply