Reason: Changing username to be consistent with my online personas across social media and business.
GuideVault (
talk) 18:18, 2 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by
the username policy. Please choose another name. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 07:55, 3 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Unfortunately I have missed out a single "s". Which was M.JakirHosain & It will be M.JakirHossain. The new user name is similler with my Facebook Profile Name.
M.JakirHosain (
talk) 12:01, 3 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Original username was just for some one-off radio related articles/edits and linked to an old website I ran (now defunct). This username brings in-line with my other online handles across other sites
Fusedpirates (
talk) 12:39, 1 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by
the username policy. Please choose another name. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 02:49, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Hi, it's none of those, and bit baffled how it's been construed like that to be honest! If you look, my edits/articles are quite broad and not of that nature, hence part of the change to something I usually in other places. I would have liked mindthegap but its already in use as you'd expect and UK is where I am!
Fusedpirates (
talk) 06:36, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
@
Fusedpirates: Apologies for that misunderstanding, I just wanted to make clear that you are not connected to that organisation. BTW if you want we can rename you to Mindthegap, because it's eligible for usurpation. So do you wanted to be renamed to Mindthegap or Mindthegapuk? ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 09:41, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Ah, no probs. I'll go with Mindthegapuk for now, that will be fine. Thanks for your help.
Fusedpirates (
talk) 16:05, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done For the record, "Mindthegapuk" read to me like "Mind The Gapuk" at first, rather than "Mind The Gap UK". If you have to seriously try to see that a username is promotional, it might actually be okay. Might. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 16:18, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done@
Bob Willy: There are two users by the name
BOB WILLY and
Bob willy that are similar to the requested username. The former was only ever used for vandalism while the other has made no edits since it was being created. As such, I am granting this request, but if confusion arises, you may be asked to request another username change. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 15:56, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I don't like my old username for Wikipedia and my main online internet media is 'BiG_BASS' but somebody already took that username so I couldn't have it and instead I put my digital electronic username which is 'BEGDO-66066' but I want to change it to 'BGBSS-6606' as the 'BGBSS' represents and looks like BiG_BASS but shortened as digital electronic names do that.
BEGDO-66066 (
talk) 17:30, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Of course, it's quite similar to an older account name I used online and I'd simply like to differentiate between the two if possible — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
WhiteWolf55555 (
talk •
contribs) 22:21, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: This is an old account which I haven't used for a while and I want to unify all my usernames in Internet (Twitter, Gmail,etc.). A second reason is that the new name is more descriptive than the first one.
Charlie22104 (
talk) 22:24, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: The requested name is the name under which I have made many contributions on other web forums related to my areas of expertise. The search identified in item 6 states that there is no global account for that name so it should be available. I have made no edits thus far so impact should be little or none. Thank you
PatrickAR (
talk) 15:56, 5 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done The following usernames collided with the
AntiSpoof filter:
P4t4r,
P4tar,
Pat4r, and
Patar, but they either don't confuse easily with the requested username or belong to a blocked sockpuppet more than ten years ago. New username should be fine. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 16:22, 5 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: sickter6 is kind of a ridiculous name and i feel it takes away from the message of my contributions.
Sickter6 (
talk) 16:17, 5 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to make my user name more formal and make my contributions more "resume friendly". I am aware of the consequences of using my (partial) real name.
Cahethel (
talk) 19:33, 5 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: After reading the username policy, I wish to remove my real name for safety in future and change to a username that I now prefer anyway.
ChrisMorris1234 (
talk) 00:20, 6 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Had previously changed to be more professionally relevant, but recent feedback my current username appears shared so would like to change again please.
MedUltrasound (
talk) 02:22, 6 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I am requesting to change my username because under the global account, I noticed that my current username is inappropriate over at it.wikipedia.org. —
Lbtocthtalk 07:24, 6 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: ~9 years since last use of this account. I have the username VideoGamePlotliner on Armor Games and @VGPlotliner on Twitter, Xbox Live, and (to a degree) YouTube. I want to change the username for the sake of consistency and because Bequal is/was a trademark of the company that made the Madagascar Animal Trivia DVD Game.
Bequal (
talk) 19:48, 6 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Created account years ago before the SJW movement and their insistent attacks offline based on real names. This is part of an retire and then courtesy delete process as my ticket for CD was never acted upon.
Peter.thoenen (
talk) 03:54, 7 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I am new to Wiki and have made no contributions. Created account 5 minutes ago and changed my mind on what I want as a user name. Thank you.
Reddog299 (
talk) 05:56, 7 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I do not go by my old username "caxvis" anymore, I now go by my initial "acp", or my real name "AndrePramaditya". And yes, I am aware and am confortable with using my real name.
Caxvis (
talk) 08:49, 7 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name? ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 14:34, 7 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: As discussed on my user talk page. I'd like to request my username change with my login, but it is not possible, as I've been blocked. Thus I request said change of username with this anonymous IP. Cheers, ––
146.0.190.111 (
talk) 11:03, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note:@
Ip.213.100: Since you are unblocked now, so please
log in and confirm this request by editing with your account. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 11:40, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
I confirm. If I'm not wrong, in a few minutes I may login with my new username. I did not want to bother that much admins. Cheers everyone, ––
Ip.213.100 (
talk) 13:14, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to not use my actual name, but also I have chosen this as Kaos31 is apparently taken.
Luca Smilovich (
talk) 14:22, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: This is the standard username I use on almost all sites these days, and would like to keep it consistent. Edit: I am aware of the potential implications with using a name close to my real name.
Ftr2k7 (
talk) 15:02, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: i identify as a transgender woman now, and the word "boy" in my old name simply isn't my cup of tea. my new username is a reference to Hiveswap, simply because i couldn't think of anything else. thank you for understanding!
Slurmboy (
talk) 00:13, 9 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Wish to dissociate from several misleading implications of word "hack" that is part of old username
Behack (
talk) 18:18, 11 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Easier to find me with this username instead of the more obscure (and if I might add, stupid) username I had before.
Sudo.666 (
talk) 12:04, 10 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name? —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 15:25, 10 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: My current username is my real full name, and I don't like that. Besides, it's not a very cool username.
Barnabasjohnthomas (
talk) 07:34, 14 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I would like to change my username because I find my current one cringing and it does not match my usernames on other social media platforms. I know my request is most likely controversial but please do look past this.
Fandomroleplayer (
talk) 12:59, 16 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Not meant to be associated with a company and my username seems to indicate I am. Accidental.
Digitalriotmedia (
talk) 21:49, 16 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I prefer my real name. "Peter Yost" was too similar to "peter.yost". Also, I am aware of the risks of using my real name.
Jojopeterjohn (
talk) 17:08, 18 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Oklahoma is my daughter's name and now I just feel uncomfortable sharing that on this platform. Also, I feel the numerous numbers add a degree of unprofessionalism to my username so I would just like to change it to something completely different.
Oklahoma987654321 (
talk) 22:59, 18 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: According to
our records, you've already been renamed before. Please note that username changes take up valuable server resources and are not something to be treated lightly. Are you still sure you want to proceed with this rename? —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 15:25, 19 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: It is my legal name. I understand the implications. I shall live with the consequences of my decisions for the rest of my finite mortal existence.
Anthonyk312 (
talk) 11:06, 21 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Because that is my name
WikiEditDK8 (
talk) 09:50, 23 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name? —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 22:56, 23 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Hi. No I haven't thought about that. Is it possible to change it to: "Dk1971" then ?
WikiEditDK8 (
talk) 07:04, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I need to create a Wikipedia article for school assignment and my teacher wanted me to change my username to a recognisable one.
Primrose648 (
talk) 10:07, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I misremembered xkcd936 and now want to correct the word order, also character case changes
Correct battery horse staple (
talk) 15:00, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done There's an account by the name
Correcthorsebatterystaple that's similar to the requested name; however, it has not made any edits since being registered in 2011. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 19:47, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Old name does not sound reputable
TheADagone (
talk) 20:46, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done There's an account by the name
Delias that's similar to the requested name, however it doesn't seems to be active now. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 02:58, 25 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to use the rest of my real name to be identified more easily from my edits. I understand and accept the associated risks.
Cosmo$angeet (
talk) 17:03, 26 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: You have already made a request
here requesting that your username be changed to "Mcbmc2020". Which username would you like to be renamed to? —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 03:45, 28 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done per
Special:Diff/880653481. There is a user by the name
Qwerty3141592 that has a similar username to the one requested; however, it has not made any edits since being created in 2011. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 18:16, 28 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Changing username to be consistent with my online personas across social media and business.
GuideVault (
talk) 18:18, 2 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by
the username policy. Please choose another name. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 07:55, 3 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Unfortunately I have missed out a single "s". Which was M.JakirHosain & It will be M.JakirHossain. The new user name is similler with my Facebook Profile Name.
M.JakirHosain (
talk) 12:01, 3 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Original username was just for some one-off radio related articles/edits and linked to an old website I ran (now defunct). This username brings in-line with my other online handles across other sites
Fusedpirates (
talk) 12:39, 1 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The username appears to be promotional. Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by
the username policy. Please choose another name. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 02:49, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Hi, it's none of those, and bit baffled how it's been construed like that to be honest! If you look, my edits/articles are quite broad and not of that nature, hence part of the change to something I usually in other places. I would have liked mindthegap but its already in use as you'd expect and UK is where I am!
Fusedpirates (
talk) 06:36, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
@
Fusedpirates: Apologies for that misunderstanding, I just wanted to make clear that you are not connected to that organisation. BTW if you want we can rename you to Mindthegap, because it's eligible for usurpation. So do you wanted to be renamed to Mindthegap or Mindthegapuk? ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 09:41, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Ah, no probs. I'll go with Mindthegapuk for now, that will be fine. Thanks for your help.
Fusedpirates (
talk) 16:05, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done For the record, "Mindthegapuk" read to me like "Mind The Gapuk" at first, rather than "Mind The Gap UK". If you have to seriously try to see that a username is promotional, it might actually be okay. Might. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 16:18, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done@
Bob Willy: There are two users by the name
BOB WILLY and
Bob willy that are similar to the requested username. The former was only ever used for vandalism while the other has made no edits since it was being created. As such, I am granting this request, but if confusion arises, you may be asked to request another username change. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 15:56, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I don't like my old username for Wikipedia and my main online internet media is 'BiG_BASS' but somebody already took that username so I couldn't have it and instead I put my digital electronic username which is 'BEGDO-66066' but I want to change it to 'BGBSS-6606' as the 'BGBSS' represents and looks like BiG_BASS but shortened as digital electronic names do that.
BEGDO-66066 (
talk) 17:30, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Of course, it's quite similar to an older account name I used online and I'd simply like to differentiate between the two if possible — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
WhiteWolf55555 (
talk •
contribs) 22:21, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: This is an old account which I haven't used for a while and I want to unify all my usernames in Internet (Twitter, Gmail,etc.). A second reason is that the new name is more descriptive than the first one.
Charlie22104 (
talk) 22:24, 4 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: The requested name is the name under which I have made many contributions on other web forums related to my areas of expertise. The search identified in item 6 states that there is no global account for that name so it should be available. I have made no edits thus far so impact should be little or none. Thank you
PatrickAR (
talk) 15:56, 5 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done The following usernames collided with the
AntiSpoof filter:
P4t4r,
P4tar,
Pat4r, and
Patar, but they either don't confuse easily with the requested username or belong to a blocked sockpuppet more than ten years ago. New username should be fine. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 16:22, 5 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: sickter6 is kind of a ridiculous name and i feel it takes away from the message of my contributions.
Sickter6 (
talk) 16:17, 5 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to make my user name more formal and make my contributions more "resume friendly". I am aware of the consequences of using my (partial) real name.
Cahethel (
talk) 19:33, 5 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: After reading the username policy, I wish to remove my real name for safety in future and change to a username that I now prefer anyway.
ChrisMorris1234 (
talk) 00:20, 6 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Had previously changed to be more professionally relevant, but recent feedback my current username appears shared so would like to change again please.
MedUltrasound (
talk) 02:22, 6 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I am requesting to change my username because under the global account, I noticed that my current username is inappropriate over at it.wikipedia.org. —
Lbtocthtalk 07:24, 6 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: ~9 years since last use of this account. I have the username VideoGamePlotliner on Armor Games and @VGPlotliner on Twitter, Xbox Live, and (to a degree) YouTube. I want to change the username for the sake of consistency and because Bequal is/was a trademark of the company that made the Madagascar Animal Trivia DVD Game.
Bequal (
talk) 19:48, 6 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Created account years ago before the SJW movement and their insistent attacks offline based on real names. This is part of an retire and then courtesy delete process as my ticket for CD was never acted upon.
Peter.thoenen (
talk) 03:54, 7 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I am new to Wiki and have made no contributions. Created account 5 minutes ago and changed my mind on what I want as a user name. Thank you.
Reddog299 (
talk) 05:56, 7 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I do not go by my old username "caxvis" anymore, I now go by my initial "acp", or my real name "AndrePramaditya". And yes, I am aware and am confortable with using my real name.
Caxvis (
talk) 08:49, 7 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name? ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 14:34, 7 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: As discussed on my user talk page. I'd like to request my username change with my login, but it is not possible, as I've been blocked. Thus I request said change of username with this anonymous IP. Cheers, ––
146.0.190.111 (
talk) 11:03, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note:@
Ip.213.100: Since you are unblocked now, so please
log in and confirm this request by editing with your account. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 11:40, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
I confirm. If I'm not wrong, in a few minutes I may login with my new username. I did not want to bother that much admins. Cheers everyone, ––
Ip.213.100 (
talk) 13:14, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to not use my actual name, but also I have chosen this as Kaos31 is apparently taken.
Luca Smilovich (
talk) 14:22, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: This is the standard username I use on almost all sites these days, and would like to keep it consistent. Edit: I am aware of the potential implications with using a name close to my real name.
Ftr2k7 (
talk) 15:02, 8 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: i identify as a transgender woman now, and the word "boy" in my old name simply isn't my cup of tea. my new username is a reference to Hiveswap, simply because i couldn't think of anything else. thank you for understanding!
Slurmboy (
talk) 00:13, 9 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Wish to dissociate from several misleading implications of word "hack" that is part of old username
Behack (
talk) 18:18, 11 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Easier to find me with this username instead of the more obscure (and if I might add, stupid) username I had before.
Sudo.666 (
talk) 12:04, 10 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name? —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 15:25, 10 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: My current username is my real full name, and I don't like that. Besides, it's not a very cool username.
Barnabasjohnthomas (
talk) 07:34, 14 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I would like to change my username because I find my current one cringing and it does not match my usernames on other social media platforms. I know my request is most likely controversial but please do look past this.
Fandomroleplayer (
talk) 12:59, 16 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Not meant to be associated with a company and my username seems to indicate I am. Accidental.
Digitalriotmedia (
talk) 21:49, 16 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I prefer my real name. "Peter Yost" was too similar to "peter.yost". Also, I am aware of the risks of using my real name.
Jojopeterjohn (
talk) 17:08, 18 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Oklahoma is my daughter's name and now I just feel uncomfortable sharing that on this platform. Also, I feel the numerous numbers add a degree of unprofessionalism to my username so I would just like to change it to something completely different.
Oklahoma987654321 (
talk) 22:59, 18 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: According to
our records, you've already been renamed before. Please note that username changes take up valuable server resources and are not something to be treated lightly. Are you still sure you want to proceed with this rename? —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 15:25, 19 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: It is my legal name. I understand the implications. I shall live with the consequences of my decisions for the rest of my finite mortal existence.
Anthonyk312 (
talk) 11:06, 21 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Because that is my name
WikiEditDK8 (
talk) 09:50, 23 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name? —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 22:56, 23 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Hi. No I haven't thought about that. Is it possible to change it to: "Dk1971" then ?
WikiEditDK8 (
talk) 07:04, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I need to create a Wikipedia article for school assignment and my teacher wanted me to change my username to a recognisable one.
Primrose648 (
talk) 10:07, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I misremembered xkcd936 and now want to correct the word order, also character case changes
Correct battery horse staple (
talk) 15:00, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done There's an account by the name
Correcthorsebatterystaple that's similar to the requested name; however, it has not made any edits since being registered in 2011. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 19:47, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: Old name does not sound reputable
TheADagone (
talk) 20:46, 24 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done There's an account by the name
Delias that's similar to the requested name, however it doesn't seems to be active now. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 02:58, 25 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to use the rest of my real name to be identified more easily from my edits. I understand and accept the associated risks.
Cosmo$angeet (
talk) 17:03, 26 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: You have already made a request
here requesting that your username be changed to "Mcbmc2020". Which username would you like to be renamed to? —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 03:45, 28 January 2019 (UTC)reply
Done per
Special:Diff/880653481. There is a user by the name
Qwerty3141592 that has a similar username to the one requested; however, it has not made any edits since being created in 2011. —
k6ka🍁 (
Talk ·
Contributions) 18:16, 28 January 2019 (UTC)reply