Reason: The current username is the handle of my organization's social media. I would like the username to reflect myself rather than the nonprofit I work for.
LGBTTech (
talk) 18:18, 27 October 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note The chosen username is too similar to an existing username or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: Canedit.. Please choose again. --Deepfriedokra(talk) 10:51, 20 October 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 02:53, 3 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Kalmwinter, Renamer note: Is this a
request for courtesy vanishing—meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again—or are you just wanting to abandon this account? Please note that returning after exercising courtesy vanishing may be met with automatic relinking of the new account with the old one. If you are just interested in retiring, an extended vacation, or are considering a
clean start in the future, placing {{
retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option.
Cabayi (
talk) 11:31, 25 October 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 02:55, 3 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: need privacy with my name Abhilashtgowda 02:23, 4 November 2020 (UTC)
Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at
Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
G-mandog, Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name?
Cabayi (
talk) 09:35, 27 October 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneURBT (
talk·contribs), usernames may not represent a group, organisation, or business. Please read the
Username policy and choose another name.
Cabayi (
talk) 21:17, 4 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneSmak1285. The + & = characters are meaningful in HTML & in wiki templates. Having them in your username would make the wiki's infrastructure seem very uncooperative. Compare the simple template used to ping users
Reason: My current username includes my surname (backwards), I want to become more involved in Wiki edits and feel it is better to not include such a direct link to my true name.
M@rk (
talk) 10:50, 12 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robot clerk note: The requested username contains the character "@" which cannot be used in usernames due to technical limitations.—
cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:00, 12 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done@
Gwenvaa: Wikipedia policy prohibts sharing of accounts, so please advise them to create a new account for themselves and take a look at
username policy before doing so. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 07:07, 13 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: more anonymous
Erik Weug (
talk) 12:01, 6 November 2020 (UTC)reply
@
Erik Weug:Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply
creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. --
CptViraj (
talk) 12:09, 6 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 03:33, 14 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneGwenvaa (
talk·contribs), usernames may not represent a group, organisation, or business. Please read the
Username policy and choose another name.
Cabayi (
talk) 09:21, 16 November 2020 (UTC)
Cabayi (
talk) 09:21, 16 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneSilentRevisions (
talk·contribs), usernames may not represent a group, organisation, or business -
This webpage with the "Official OzZVidz Facemasks" ($10) and "The OzZVidz Hoodie" ($35) crosses the line of what might be acceptable. Please read the
Username policy and choose another name.
Cabayi (
talk) 11:30, 18 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Psihopat, Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name?
Cabayi (
talk) 11:01, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Psihopat, Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to an existing username:
Mihaimatei. Please choose another username. --
CptViraj (
talk) 12:50, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Actually I sort of think it's OK to override antispoof in this case. (I sort of adapt
File:ACC Similar Account Flowchart.png (with changes; I check for 15 global edits, edits/logs within a year where they have edits) to global renames) — regards,
Revi 21:42, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:17, 9 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done · No reply for 10 days. --
CptViraj (
talk) 07:56, 19 November 2020 (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. --
CptViraj (
talk) 06:42, 10 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done · User blocked, they will have to use the queue or their talk page to get rename. --
CptViraj (
talk) 07:54, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note:@
Kasmhmala Nauman: It looks like you are trying to create article for Kasmhmala Nauman, which probably means you are not Kasmhmala Nauman (correct me if I assumed wrong) then your new username violates our
policy on usernames. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 04:13, 13 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done · User blocked. --
CptViraj (
talk) 07:53, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at
Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. —
cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:40, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneGwenvaa (
talk·contribs), usernames may not represent a group, organisation, or business nor a role in an organisation. Please read the
Username policy and choose another name.
Cabayi (
talk) 09:13, 19 November 2020 (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. --
CptViraj (
talk) 07:49, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done - user soft-blocked.
Cabayi (
talk) 20:59, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to use this username, I made my current one at a very young age. I thinks its time for a change. Thanks.
WikiAltron64 11:39, 20 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note:@
SetbySkyeLLC: It looks like you are trying to create article for Marina Skye, which probably means you are not Skye (correct me if I assumed wrong) then your new username violates our
policy on usernames. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:40, 10 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:32, 20 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at
Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
Renamer note:@
Michael velonze carandang: It looks like you are trying to create article for Michael carandang, which probably means you are not Michael (correct me if I assumed wrong) then your new username violates our
policy on usernames. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:49, 12 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:32, 20 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: Doesn't like it anymore. It's linked to my year of birth date and I will not comfortable anymore.
Морт78 (
talk) 12:07, 21 November 2020 (UTC)reply
@
Морт78:Not done, English Wikipedia isn't your home wiki therefore we can't rename you on your request here, please post your request at
Meta or use
Special:GlobalRenameRequest. Thanks! --
CptViraj (
talk) 12:15, 21 November 2020 (UTC)reply
@
CptViraj: There's no issue in handling request if user's homewiki is other than enwiki. These users end up here just beacuse it's the top result when someone search for steps to change username. BTW I have already accepted there queue request. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:15, 21 November 2020 (UTC)reply
@
Jhenrinoel:Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply
creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. --
CptViraj (
talk) 04:25, 14 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done, No reply for 8 days. --
CptViraj (
talk) 16:45, 22 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to an existing username:
WikiWacked. Please choose another one. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:23, 20 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done Has been already renamed following another request. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:47, 24 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to an existing username:
Enzo Romano. Please choose another name. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:09, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:48, 24 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: I would like to avoid using my real name please, which I signed up with over 10 years ago. I have recently been browsing the eSports sections and though I might contribute/edit if possible but would prefer to use my online name. Thanks!
Robbmanes (
talk) 14:29, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robbmanes, Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply
creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. --
CptViraj (
talk) 14:44, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:49, 24 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneGwenvaa (
talk·contribs), this is the 4th time in 10 days that you have reposted the same request. I consider this abuse. Your requests are being rejected because it is a company name, and you wish to share or transfer an account to someone else. Please stop what you are doing. Repeated abuse may result in your account being blocked. Sincerely,
Taketa (
talk) 04:09, 24 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: I don’t like my current username.
IkeyBikeySpikey (
talk) 19:38, 22 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at
Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
George Nikolareas, Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply
creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. --
CptViraj (
talk) 12:43, 26 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done Filed new request. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 09:08, 27 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Voltar134, Renamer note: The MediaWiki software considerers underscores and spaces identical, therefore your new username will be "Wattle Singh". Do you want to proceed? --
CptViraj (
talk) 08:01, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done, no reply for over 8 days. --
CptViraj (
talk) 04:19, 28 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: The current username is the handle of my organization's social media. I would like the username to reflect myself rather than the nonprofit I work for.
LGBTTech (
talk) 18:18, 27 October 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note The chosen username is too similar to an existing username or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: Canedit.. Please choose again. --Deepfriedokra(talk) 10:51, 20 October 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 02:53, 3 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Kalmwinter, Renamer note: Is this a
request for courtesy vanishing—meaning you intend never to edit the English Wikipedia again—or are you just wanting to abandon this account? Please note that returning after exercising courtesy vanishing may be met with automatic relinking of the new account with the old one. If you are just interested in retiring, an extended vacation, or are considering a
clean start in the future, placing {{
retired}} on your user and/or talk page(s) and abandoning the account is the better option.
Cabayi (
talk) 11:31, 25 October 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 02:55, 3 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: need privacy with my name Abhilashtgowda 02:23, 4 November 2020 (UTC)
Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at
Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
G-mandog, Renamer note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name?
Cabayi (
talk) 09:35, 27 October 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneURBT (
talk·contribs), usernames may not represent a group, organisation, or business. Please read the
Username policy and choose another name.
Cabayi (
talk) 21:17, 4 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneSmak1285. The + & = characters are meaningful in HTML & in wiki templates. Having them in your username would make the wiki's infrastructure seem very uncooperative. Compare the simple template used to ping users
Reason: My current username includes my surname (backwards), I want to become more involved in Wiki edits and feel it is better to not include such a direct link to my true name.
M@rk (
talk) 10:50, 12 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robot clerk note: The requested username contains the character "@" which cannot be used in usernames due to technical limitations.—
cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 11:00, 12 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done@
Gwenvaa: Wikipedia policy prohibts sharing of accounts, so please advise them to create a new account for themselves and take a look at
username policy before doing so. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 07:07, 13 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: more anonymous
Erik Weug (
talk) 12:01, 6 November 2020 (UTC)reply
@
Erik Weug:Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply
creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. --
CptViraj (
talk) 12:09, 6 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 03:33, 14 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneGwenvaa (
talk·contribs), usernames may not represent a group, organisation, or business. Please read the
Username policy and choose another name.
Cabayi (
talk) 09:21, 16 November 2020 (UTC)
Cabayi (
talk) 09:21, 16 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneSilentRevisions (
talk·contribs), usernames may not represent a group, organisation, or business -
This webpage with the "Official OzZVidz Facemasks" ($10) and "The OzZVidz Hoodie" ($35) crosses the line of what might be acceptable. Please read the
Username policy and choose another name.
Cabayi (
talk) 11:30, 18 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Psihopat, Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with
using a real name?
Cabayi (
talk) 11:01, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Psihopat, Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to an existing username:
Mihaimatei. Please choose another username. --
CptViraj (
talk) 12:50, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Actually I sort of think it's OK to override antispoof in this case. (I sort of adapt
File:ACC Similar Account Flowchart.png (with changes; I check for 15 global edits, edits/logs within a year where they have edits) to global renames) — regards,
Revi 21:42, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:17, 9 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done · No reply for 10 days. --
CptViraj (
talk) 07:56, 19 November 2020 (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. --
CptViraj (
talk) 06:42, 10 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done · User blocked, they will have to use the queue or their talk page to get rename. --
CptViraj (
talk) 07:54, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note:@
Kasmhmala Nauman: It looks like you are trying to create article for Kasmhmala Nauman, which probably means you are not Kasmhmala Nauman (correct me if I assumed wrong) then your new username violates our
policy on usernames. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 04:13, 13 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done · User blocked. --
CptViraj (
talk) 07:53, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robot clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at
Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. —
cyberbot ITalk to my owner:Online 03:40, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneGwenvaa (
talk·contribs), usernames may not represent a group, organisation, or business nor a role in an organisation. Please read the
Username policy and choose another name.
Cabayi (
talk) 09:13, 19 November 2020 (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. --
CptViraj (
talk) 07:49, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done - user soft-blocked.
Cabayi (
talk) 20:59, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: I want to use this username, I made my current one at a very young age. I thinks its time for a change. Thanks.
WikiAltron64 11:39, 20 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note:@
SetbySkyeLLC: It looks like you are trying to create article for Marina Skye, which probably means you are not Skye (correct me if I assumed wrong) then your new username violates our
policy on usernames. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:40, 10 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:32, 20 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at
Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
Renamer note:@
Michael velonze carandang: It looks like you are trying to create article for Michael carandang, which probably means you are not Michael (correct me if I assumed wrong) then your new username violates our
policy on usernames. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:49, 12 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:32, 20 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: Doesn't like it anymore. It's linked to my year of birth date and I will not comfortable anymore.
Морт78 (
talk) 12:07, 21 November 2020 (UTC)reply
@
Морт78:Not done, English Wikipedia isn't your home wiki therefore we can't rename you on your request here, please post your request at
Meta or use
Special:GlobalRenameRequest. Thanks! --
CptViraj (
talk) 12:15, 21 November 2020 (UTC)reply
@
CptViraj: There's no issue in handling request if user's homewiki is other than enwiki. These users end up here just beacuse it's the top result when someone search for steps to change username. BTW I have already accepted there queue request. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:15, 21 November 2020 (UTC)reply
@
Jhenrinoel:Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply
creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. --
CptViraj (
talk) 04:25, 14 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done, No reply for 8 days. --
CptViraj (
talk) 16:45, 22 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to an existing username:
WikiWacked. Please choose another one. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 13:23, 20 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done Has been already renamed following another request. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:47, 24 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Renamer note: The chosen username is too similar to an existing username:
Enzo Romano. Please choose another name. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:09, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:48, 24 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: I would like to avoid using my real name please, which I signed up with over 10 years ago. I have recently been browsing the eSports sections and though I might contribute/edit if possible but would prefer to use my online name. Thanks!
Robbmanes (
talk) 14:29, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robbmanes, Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply
creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. --
CptViraj (
talk) 14:44, 15 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done No response. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 01:49, 24 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not doneGwenvaa (
talk·contribs), this is the 4th time in 10 days that you have reposted the same request. I consider this abuse. Your requests are being rejected because it is a company name, and you wish to share or transfer an account to someone else. Please stop what you are doing. Repeated abuse may result in your account being blocked. Sincerely,
Taketa (
talk) 04:09, 24 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Reason: I don’t like my current username.
IkeyBikeySpikey (
talk) 19:38, 22 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Robot clerk note: I have detected the following problems:
The requested username is already registered; see Special:Listusers. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at
Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
George Nikolareas, Renamer note: As your request appears to be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created noting your previous name. As such, you might consider simply
creating a new account and having your current account renamed to something random and abandoning it. Please advise. --
CptViraj (
talk) 12:43, 26 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done Filed new request. ‐‐
1997kB (
talk) 09:08, 27 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Voltar134, Renamer note: The MediaWiki software considerers underscores and spaces identical, therefore your new username will be "Wattle Singh". Do you want to proceed? --
CptViraj (
talk) 08:01, 19 November 2020 (UTC)reply
Not done, no reply for over 8 days. --
CptViraj (
talk) 04:19, 28 November 2020 (UTC)reply