Wikipedia:Changing username/Unfulfilled/2009/August

Wiki_archives → Anthony Maule

 * Reason: mistake Wiki archives (talk) 10:55, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 10:57, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * You have no edits. Just discard the current one and create a new account. --Dweller (talk) 15:04, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Abhishekgan8 → Foxnfoes8

 * Reason: I didn't like my previous username. Abhishekgan8 (talk) 13:56, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 13:57, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * You have no edits. Just discard the current one and create a new account. --Dweller (talk) 15:03, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Cinemalumiere → Cinemalu

 * Reason: inappropriate name Cinemalumiere (talk) 06:43, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 06:45, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I think that perhaps a username entirely different from your current one would be for the best. In addition, please note that your username is a secondary problem; the main one is that you're linking to this site inappropriately, given your username. &mdash; Anonymous Dissident  Talk 06:49, 19 July 2009 (UTC)


 * ❌ No answer. -- Avi (talk) 16:22, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Diabetes.victoria → Justinehodge

 * Reason: Conflict of interest with the article I am creating, article tagged for speedy deletion. Diabetes.victoria (talk) 05:50, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 05:51, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 *  So Why  08:38, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Please, please, realise that the conflict of interest still exists, no matter what the username is. It's not about the username, it's about your affiliation with the company &mdash; Deontalk I'm BACK! 09:50, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ No answer. -- Avi (talk) 16:22, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Nuka Lives → Tymime

 * Reason: Starting to feel that this name shows my biases too much. New name is what I usually use. Nuka Lives (talk) 02:39, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 02:42, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ Requires usurpation. Please log a request on WP:CHUU. -- Avi (talk) 16:24, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

User:Joy Jones → Joy Jones (Artist)

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Name is shared by several people Joy Jones (talk) 22:48, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 01:09, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
 * No one else has User:Joy Jones; only you do. Kingturtle (talk) 02:11, 31 July 2009 (UTC)


 * ❌ No need, and possible conflation of article space and user space. -- Avi (talk) 16:25, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

LiberalCatholicChurch → WilliamDelahunt

 * Reason: Use personal name rather than church name. LiberalCatholicChurch (talk) 20:51, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 20:54, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * '''Javer t  I knit sweaters, yo!  20:55, 27 July 2009 (UTC)


 * FYI, requested username is the name of a current United States Congressman, William Delahunt. Sswonk (talk) 16:45, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ Cannot impersonate a real person. -- Avi (talk) 16:23, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * According to policy, WP:REALNAME: "Do not edit under the name of a well-known living person unless it is your real name, and you either are that well-known person or you make it clear that you are not."
 * William Delahunt is also the real name of a pastor at Liberal Catholic Church, so the username may be allowable if the above condition is met. ∙  AJCham  ᵀᴬᴸᴷ  23:40, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

NorthwesternMagazine → Summer Temp 1

 * Reason: Advised change from prohibited role account to an individual account. NorthwesternMagazine (talk) 16:25, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 16:27, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
 * If you plan on using wikipedia after your internship, wouldn't it make sense to pick a less ephemeral name? -- Avi (talk) 16:49, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Internship seems to have ended already. On Wikipedia anyway. --Dweller (talk) 10:39, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

TxmCxlx → TxzCxzx

 * Reason: Present name too similar to another name. TxmCxlx (talk) 21:52, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 23:54, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
 * But the name you're request is similar to your current one. Wouldn't then your new name still be too similar to the unmentioned other one? Kingturtle (talk) 03:03, 27 July 2009 (UTC)


 * No reply. --Dweller (talk) 10:40, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Jmrosier → Ampon

 * Reason: Already done on the french wiki where I have the administrator level. I had a double name due to some kind of mistake I made at the beginning... So I have been adviced to chose only one ! Notice that this change had been made already on the french version and a request had been sent to commons (here) where I have been asked to prove my link to it. Best regards and thank you in advance. ampon (talk) 17:40, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 17:42, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * apparently yes, it exist, but it is me... they create it when they create my french one. --ampon (talk) 22:12, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Please file your request at WP:CHU/SUL, which is a page for single-user login issues. King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 22:38, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * thank you, i am going right now ! --ampon (talk) 06:57, 29 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Gone to subpage. --Dweller (talk) 10:41, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Kahnadex → BrianCliftonDotCom

 * Reason: This is the name I go by on all my other accounts. I also host resources at brianclifton.com Kahnadex (talk) 22:10, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 22:12, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Preferably one that is not also the name of a website. Thanks, →javért stargaze 22:22, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
 * per above.  bibliomaniac 1  5  19:11, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

Ravit1234 → Ravit

 * Reason: I'd like to Usurpation this unused username, if it's possible, so that I could have the same username as the one I have on Hebrew Wikipedia for more the a year. Thank you. 192.115.21.176 (talk) 10:50, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 10:51, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please help me with this... Now everytime I open he.wikipedia, it seems like I'm logged in automatically with this new red username, Ravit1234, instead of my good old one, Ravit... Besides, I'm not "too new" here, I have some contributions as anonymous, here. Thank you, Ravit1234 (talk) 11:22, 6 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Please log your request at WP:USURP. Remember to log in first - and read the instructions there. --Dweller (talk) 12:04, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

Sardaka → Clytemnestra

 * Reason: Am being stalked. Sardaka (talk) 10:16, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 10:18, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Is there another username that you'd prefer? You could try to usurp the account, but that'll take another week, which is hardly an ideal option if you're actively being stalked. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 22:05, 19 July 2009 (UTC)


 * I've left a pair of messages for this user. Suggest if no reply by Wednesday, it's marked as not done and archived. --Dweller (talk) 15:08, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Per user talk interaction. --Dweller (talk) 14:34, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

DigitalCameraPlusEm → Emazz
DigitalCameraPlusEm (talk) 03:22, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Reason: Reason for renaming
 * Moved from WP:USURP. →javért stargaze 03:28, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
 * After moving this request from WP:USURP, this user has made another request for rename. →javért stargaze 06:56, 5 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Username exitsts, but the requesting editor doesn't have enough edits to usurp. Pick a new name. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 16:54, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

Charmedaddict → Charmedfan

 * Reason: Renaming because "fan" is more appropriate. Charmedaddict (talk) 05:46, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 05:48, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
 * You could usurp the username, however. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 16:56, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

Firamarketing → Fira

 * Reason: Wish to create company information rather than departmental. Firamarketing (talk) 15:13, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 15:15, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Username softblocked. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 17:02, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

A.V.R-Team → Alcante

 * Reason: Current nick have "team", so can be unsuitable for using on Wiki. A.V.R-Team (talk) 20:53, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 20:54, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

This actually is my old account (created on 2 November 2007 at 10:00), so I think it's better to come back to old one. I already used password remembering procedure and now both accounts have the same password in MD5 value or whatever form it's stored in your DB(s) as proof. Please move info to old acc & delete A.V.R-Team. —Preceding unsigned comment added by A.V.R-Team (talk • contribs) 21:09, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * So, if I'm understanding you correctly, you've gotten access to "Alcante" again, so you don't need to be renamed, correct? We can't "delete" your current "A.V.R-Team" account, but you can simply stop using it. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 22:08, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Yup, that's so, but I maked some pages under new account.. Can it be transfered to old one..? o.O If so, then how..?
 * No, I'm sorry, but we can't merge accounts. You can, however, tag the old account with FormerAccount, so that people can at least see that the edits by A.V.R-Team were done by the same person that edits as Alcante. Another option, I suppose, would be to rename "A.V.R-Team" to something similar to "Alcante" (like "Alcante (alt)") so that it more closely identifies your old account with your new one. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 22:56, 27 July 2009 (UTC)


 * No respose in a week and a half. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 19:36, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

JinglePunks Page → Jingle Punks

 * Reason: I would like to change the username JinglePunks Page to Jingle Punks. When creating this account, I was given an error statement claiming the name Jingle Punks was too similar to Jinglepunks.  However, when doing a search in Wikipedia, I cannot find nor does there seem to be a single page that resembles or mirrors this title. I appricieate any help you can provide in allowing the account username I recently created to be Jingle Punks Thank you, William Markt  —Preceding unsigned comment added by JinglePunks Page (talk • contribs) 18:25, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Moved from WP:USURP. →javért stargaze 20:41, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * "Jingle Punks" is apparently a company name per www.jinglepunks.com. →javért stargaze 20:41, 6 August 2009 (UTC)


 * You couldn't register "Jingle Punks" because of its similarity to, a username that was (correctly) blocked as a spam account. Please pick a new username. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 21:16, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

dalsmvs41 → deletemywikipediaaccount

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. didn't need it. Dalsmvs41 (talk) 02:27, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 02:30, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ I'm sorry, but MediaWiki software does not allow for the deletion of accounts. If you are not going to use it anymore, please place retired on your user page and just abandon the account. Thank you. -- Avi (talk) 04:12, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

Horsetalk → Robinm

 * Reason: Changing from company to real name. 23:36, 7 August 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Horsetalk (talk • contribs)
 * SoxBot (talk) 23:39, 7 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please ignore what SoxBot said, you are not too new. King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 23:45, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please user WP:USURP instead. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 16:02, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

Darksorce → Abe

 * Reason: Preferred name. Abe 20:11, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 20:12, 8 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Please pick a different username. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 16:04, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

Dexter Fairlane → Geoffrey Fisher
Dexter Fairlane (talk) 14:34, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming.
 * User "Geoffrey Fisher" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU instead.  ClueBot VI (talk) 14:36, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Moved from WP:USURP. <font style="color:#00C000">'''Ja<font style="color:#80C000">v<font style="color:#C08000">er <font style="color:#C00000">t  <font style="color:#2820F0">(talk)  18:40, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
 * ( X! ·  talk )  · @056  · 00:20, 29 July 2009 (UTC)


 * No reply. --Dweller (talk) 14:24, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

JaxStrong → Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

 * Reason: I was unaware that when I created an account that my username would also be the title of my page This new title for my page will better represent what the page is about. JaxStrong (talk) 16:18, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 16:21, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Please choose a new name that does not represent a company, group, or organization. – Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 17:59, 30 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Per clerk. --Dweller (talk) 14:27, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

BarretBonden → Barret

 * Reason: Barret Bonden is a fictional character created by the author Patrick O'Brian. I would like to shorten the name slightly to remove the association with the character. Barret (talk) 17:56, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 17:57, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
 * You can, as the bot suggests, try posting at USURP. But the name is problematic in many wikis - you may be better choosing another. Or sticking with what you have. --Dweller (talk) 14:23, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Amalkraj → ANAS
You have no edits. Discard this account and choose another that is available. Please choose more carefully next time. --Dweller (talk) 11:54, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Reason: i like to change my username. Amalkraj (talk) 11:02, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 11:03, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Miltboutte → 13iG (r0vv

 * Reason: anonymity desired. Miltboutte (talk) 23:49, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 23:51, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * The new username may be hard for others to type or remember. Are you sure you want to pick that one? King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 04:03, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Are you abandoning this account and wishing for it to disappear? Kingturtle (talk) 04:09, 28 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Just one edit in history - user seems to have found anonymity by taking new username. --Dweller (talk) 12:15, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Davidlayfield → DavidLayfield

 * Reason: I have an account "dflayfield" that I want to change the username to DavidLayfield. I made a mistake and set up a new account (this one) but wasn't thinking about the fact that I would lose my edits under the "dflayfield" username.  I have requested that "dflayfield" be changed to "DavidLayfield" in a separate post. David Layfield 02:53, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 02:54, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
 * We cannot merge the edit histories of two different accounts into one. Which of your accounts would you like renamed DavidLayfield? --Dweller (talk) 09:14, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I think it's pretty clear it's Davidlayfield. It's the only one with contribs. King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 21:20, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Incorrect --Dweller (talk) 12:18, 11 August 2009 (UTC)


 * No reply. Ambiguous request. --Dweller (talk) 12:18, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

LucasBos → KarelWieleman23

 * Reason: Want to switch to my real name. LucasBos (talk) 18:07, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 18:09, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * →<font style="color:black">javért <font style="color:red">stargaze 22:49, 1 August 2009 (UTC)


 * No reply, no further edits, email not enabled. --Dweller (talk) 13:07, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Dressedforradio → Dressed For Radio

 * Reason: Want it it formatted correctly. Dressedforradio (talk) 14:51, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 14:59, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * -- Avi (talk) 16:29, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - no reply to Avi in over a week. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 19:24, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Eldonm → Norden

 * Reason: I would rather not have my first name publicly available on the internet. Eldonm (talk) 19:53, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 19:54, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - the new name you have requested is already taken both on on this project and on other language Wikipedias. Please make a new request with a name that is not listed at Special:ListUsers. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 21:56, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Sojourn379 → GplwfJ

 * Reason: computer crashed before erasing hard drive data. Sojourn379 (talk) 20:38, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 20:39, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm not entirely sure that I see the relevancy to your hard drive crashing and needing a rename. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 21:21, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ No reply to EVula in over a week. -- Avi (talk) 02:45, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

Luis bracho 15 → Chane 815

 * Reason: Personal Reasons. Luis bracho 15 (talk) 03:00, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 03:03, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * With no real reason given, it's hard to know why we shouldn't just respond with "you have very few edits, just discard the current name and create the new one". --Dweller (talk) 12:06, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * No reply. --Dweller (talk) 10:01, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

KKEmarketing → Expanding the Vision
Could I change my user name to Stacy Maureen? It's not my real name. —Preceding unsigned comment added by KKEmarketing (talk • contribs) 13:12, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Reason: I didn't realize a company name was not allowed in my user name. It was suggested that I change my user name. KKEmarketing (talk) 21:36, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 21:39, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
 * That is still pretty much a name meant to refer to your company as can be seen from your motto here http://www.kke.com/. Please choose a more appropriate username, and please remember that WP:COI and Role accounts applies regardless of the wikipedia log in name. Thank you. -- Avi (talk) 02:49, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment This user was asked to change their username two weeks ago, chose to ignore that request and carried on spamming at "their" article. They are now indef spamusername blocked. – B.hotep •talk• 13:24, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * blocked. — Anonymous Dissident  Talk 15:39, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

Evan Klein Photgrapher → Evan Klein Photographer

 * Reason: I misspelled the word Photographer Evan Klein Photgrapher (talk) 01:01, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 01:03, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - promotional username. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 22:27, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

Koen Van Caekenberghe → Vcaeken

 * Reason: RTV Koen Van Caekenberghe (talk) 23:24, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 23:27, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
 * 1) What does RTV stand for? 2) The username Vcaeken has uploaded an image that is similar to something that you would do (looking at your contributions). Is Vcaeken your own account? King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 00:34, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * "RTV" stands for "Right to vanish" →<font style="color:black">javért <font style="color:red">stargaze 00:36, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * And how is RTV a valid reason? Pmlineditor    Talk  17:04, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Seeing as the target username already exists, perhaps move this to WP:USURP. Cheers,  I 'mperator 18:59, 11 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Too much ambiguity here. I have emailed the user asking them to return to this page. I propose that if no more is heard by Friday, this is marked not done. --Dweller (talk) 09:52, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * without prejudice - happy to help if user returns here or offwiki and explains the request. --Dweller (talk) 14:44, 14 August 2009 (UTC)

Ldejong → lhuisken

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Ldejong (talk) 11:38, 9 August 2009 (UTC) Some friend of mine messed up!
 * SoxBot (talk) 11:39, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
 * What is the reason for your requested renaming? EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 16:09, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please clarify what "Some friend of mine messed up!" means. --Dweller (talk) 10:02, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - no responde to questions. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 22:56, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

HeritageCommission → Jamiesheritage

 * Reason: No group names are allowed. HeritageCommission (talk) 17:38, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 17:39, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm hesitant to perform the rename, as it still contains "heritage", which is a cornerstone to all your edits. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 16:50, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Evula, I'm a little more relaxed on it, as it's no longer a group name, but an area of interest. Interested in another crat opinion. --Dweller (talk) 09:59, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * It would certainly be better if if didn't contain the word "heritage"... <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 19:49, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm in agreement with EVula and WJBscribe. The problematic username contained "heritage"; surely a target username that does not contain the word can be chosen. — Anonymous Dissident  Talk 15:12, 15 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Please choose another name that is unambiguously neutral. --Dweller (talk) 15:15, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

Prajwal.theking → Prajwal21

 * Reason: I want my username to look more serious than the current one. Hope my request will be executed soon! Prajwal.theking (talk) 17:28, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 17:30, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Can you verify that commons:User:Prajwal21 is you? EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 20:23, 10 August 2009 (UTC)


 * No response. --Dweller (talk) 15:15, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

Roxthesox → Rkshastri

 * Reason: Earlier username had my nick name, new username reflects initials and last name. Roxthesox (talk) 19:54, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 19:57, 10 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using personal information closely related to your WP:REALNAME? EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 20:27, 10 August 2009 (UTC)


 * No response. --Dweller (talk) 15:16, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

AndersonsSolicitors → Andersons Solicitors

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming.Reason - I didn't realise you could leave a space between words. AndersonsSolicitors (talk) 10:14, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 10:15, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please see WP:ORGNAME for further details. The Rambling Man (talk) 10:48, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

Can I not change it to that then? Can I change is to Andersons please? —Preceding unsigned comment added by AndersonsSolicitors (talk • contribs) 14:27, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * No. Please read the links The Rambling Man provided. NB the current usernae will be blocked if you do not find an acceptable alternative. --Dweller (talk) 14:24, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * is already taken, but in any case, please choose a new username that does not in any way represent a company/business name. – Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 14:55, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

there are loads of usernames on here that are company names!!!
 * That is as maybe, and in due course, as they are discovered, they will be handled in the manner described in WP:ORGNAME. Please select a username to represent "you", and not a company name.  The Rambling Man (talk) 15:09, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

Can I just stick with my orignal then!
 * No, because if you make sure you read WP:ORGNAME, you'll see that editors with usernames like both your current and requested ones are usually blocked indefinitely, or until they select a username which is more suitable per WP:USERNAME. The Rambling Man (talk) 15:27, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

A 'crat could probably mark this as notdone at this point. – Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 19:08, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * The Rambling Man (talk) 19:15, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

RuleOfThe9th → KidzaniaLiverpool

 * Reason: Creative user name; RuleOfThe9th is a car in Daytona USA 2001;therefore it is a fiction product but on a real-life computer video game console. This is why I presume to change the user name, since Kidzania Liverpool has not been used in any other users;nor in existance in real life. ROT9 (talk) 13:30, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 13:33, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * – Just to make sure I understand: you wish to change to KidzaniaLiverpool because you prefer it in general, and because it does not refer to anything in the real world? — Anonymous Dissident  Talk 15:43, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

Yes, I prefer that name in general. Indeed you are correct, it does not refer to anything in the real world. Furthermore, this name is not present in Kidzania's current project, nor in any of Wikipedia's articles.--ROT9 (talk) 05:52, 14 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please note that "Kidzania" is some type of gaming website or possibly an amusement park (per http://www.kidzania.com/). Though, the user is correct that they do not have a Liverpool location, I'm still a tad apprehensive about this request. →<font style="color:black">javért <font style="color:red">chat 01:37, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Me too. I'd like an opinion from other 'crats. — Anonymous Dissident  Talk 06:52, 15 August 2009 (UTC)

Kidzania is an amusement park. --ROT9 (talk) 07:10, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
 * - per WP:ORGNAME, "...Your username should represent you", not an organisation. Please select another name.  The Rambling Man (talk) 12:18, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

Ah, well. Since you bueraucrats accept the fact that this represents a company, I would choose a representative user name (representative for my account, not any of those institutions. Any examples of a good name?--ROT9 (talk) 12:28, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Anything that meets the username policy and is not already registered is valid. You can have Kidzania in your name if you want to, as long as it doesnt imply that you're affiliated with them (it says on your userpage that you're in 8th grade, so I assume you're not an employee).  -- <B>Soap</B> Talk/Contributions 12:32, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

What about High/Scope Indonesia? Despite the fact that I'm just a student there, doesn't that mean that I'm affilated with them? Seems like this has to be inserted in my user name. Oops. I just requested another username down there. Guess I'll have to stick with that.--ROT9 (talk) 12:45, 18 August 2009 (UTC)


 * - User filed a new request below. Regards  So Why  12:46, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

That's OK. I can cope with that. I always wanted to represent myself, not my school.--ROT9 (talk) 12:48, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Wmarshallwhite → Wmarshallwhite

 * Reason: typo (right --> no capital letter). Wmarshallwhite (talk) 19:16, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 19:18, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Usernames must begin with a capital letter, it is technically impossible to set them otherwise.  MBisanz  talk 21:31, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * You can, however, use lowercase on your userpage to change its display. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 05:54, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

Sunshineboy → Sonuwe

 * Reason: I use Sonuwe for the other languages and Commons. Sunshineboy (talk) 21:31, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 21:33, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes, this belongs at Usurp and should not be a problem.  MBisanz  talk 00:33, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * As the bot and MBisanz have said, you'll need to go to WP:USURP. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 05:55, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

Drew R. Smith → Peter Wiggin

 * Reason: Messed up in the past. Want a fresh start. I would also prefer it if my talk page and userpage aren't moved, only my contribs and other userpages. (note:Peter Wiggin has one edit in 2005. If I can' have that one I'd like Andrew Wiggin, which strangely isn't taken.) - <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">D</b>rew <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">S</b>mith <i style="font-size:smaller;color:#ccc">What I've done</i> 03:55, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 03:57, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * If you want Peter Wiggin, you'd have to go to WP:CHU/U. Also, when a rename is preformed, all of the user's subpages are automatically moved. It would be quite confusing to have your userpage under a different title than your username. – Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 04:13, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I've thought about it and I'd actually rather have Andrew Wiggin. And its not that I want my userpage in a different place, I just don't want it at all. I'd like a blank userpage with a blank history to start fresh with. But if that can't be done, I'll just blank them before the renaming is done. - <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">D</b>rew <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">S</b>mith <i style="font-size:smaller;color:#ccc">What I've done</i> 05:43, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * On second though, give me some time... I keep flip-flopping between Peter and Andrew... - <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">D</b>rew <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">S</b>mith <i style="font-size:smaller;color:#ccc">What I've done</i> 05:46, 19 August 2009 (UTC)


 * per Drew's indecisiveness. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 05:52, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

Lbraverman → LouiseB
Lbraverman, is there another username you'd rather use? EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 16:16, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Reason: Prefer not to use last name. Lbraverman (talk) 21:59, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 22:00, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * This should be put at Usurp.  MBisanz  talk 22:20, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Can't be taken to WP:USURP as the requesting editor doesn't have enough edits to warrant usurping.

Sorfane → Blake-

 * Reason: Ideally I want to usurp the user Blake, but as the user has non-vandal edits I do not think that is possible. I want to change my username so that it is the same as my new toolserver and JIRA accounts. Blake- may be similar to Blake, but I think the account is sufficiently old enough for that not to be a problem? I also understand that this will get rid of my SUL, and that is fine. <span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; #171717; font-size: 11px;"> - sorf ane 12:09, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 12:12, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Actually, Blake has not edited for over 6 years now, thus meeting WP:CHUG. Do you wish to usurp User:Blake? If so, please go to WP:CHU/U. Cheers,  I 'mperator 13:46, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * That's great, thanks for letting me know. I've now request usurption here so this request can be withdrawn. <span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; #171717; font-size: 11px;"> - sorf ane 14:27, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * — Anonymous Dissident  Talk 14:32, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Can I reopen this after the discussion here? Sorry for the hassle. <span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-weight:bold; #171717; font-size: 11px;"> - sorf ane 21:43, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

❌ Done below. -- Avi (talk) 17:50, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

Jeffrey™ → Jottamong.knobcob@gmail.com

 * Reason: new username is my current email address. but to be honest; i actually wanted to delete my account, my contributions to wikipedia has no honest reason whatsoever; so above all, i faithfully would like to request to delete my account if possible in any such circumstances. thanks in regards, jeffrey wong. Jeffrey™ (talk) 12:06, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 12:09, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Though not explicitly disallowed by WP:U, I think the target name would fall under the "confusing usernames" category of said policy. – Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 16:20, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * From WP:U: "E-mail addresses and URLs are not valid usernames." King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 16:59, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌If you are abandoning the account just tag it with retired. -- Avi (talk) 17:44, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

Studioflatslondon → Vlad2000

 * Reason: To have a personal login as its not a company. Studioflatslondon (talk) 12:21, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 12:24, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * The edits from don't appear to be GFDL-significant, so a usurp could probably be preformed. – Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 16:19, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ This requires usurpation. Please refile the request at WP:CHUU. -- Avi (talk) 17:42, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

youthbusiness → ybiuser

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Youthbusiness (talk) 16:34, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 16:36, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Vicenarian <sup style="font-family:Georgia;">(Said · Done) 16:55, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Additionally, your only non-deleted contributions (besides to this page) appear to be to the sandbox. You may want to consider simply creating a new username. Vicenarian  <sup style="font-family:Georgia;">(Said · Done) 16:59, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ requested username now exists, but is still promotional (YouthBusinessInternational). Please change your name to something that is not promotional and please remember that WP:COI applies regardless of username. Thank you. -- Avi (talk) 17:40, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

RuleOfThe9th → AnthonyGary

 * Reason: Represents my original name, unlike the first, and failed attempt. Plus, it does not refer to any constitution, nor to any real-life things (despite the name of the car itself being on a video game). ROT9 (talk) 12:39, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * [[Image:Pictogram voting support.svg|20px]] Pmlinediter has evaluated this request and renaming appears to be possible. Pmlineditor    Talk  12:42, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Pmlineditor   Talk  12:41, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Yes. Some clerks and bureaucrats said that the username must represent the user itself, right?--ROT9 (talk) 12:47, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * No, it doesn't have to. It just should not resemble any real-life entity as your previous attempt did. You are free to choose any name that you like as long as it's not forbidden by the username policy. Regards  So Why  12:51, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Heh. Don't worry.  You don't have to commit to a name change right now just because you've posted here.  If you'd like some time to think it over, you can withdraw both requests for now and come back when you've made up your mind.  -- <B>Soap</B> Talk/Contributions 12:55, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Yes, I'll think this over with, and if I have an even better idea, I'll pull this name change back.--ROT9 (talk) 14:17, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * User withdrew request. →<font style="color:#4682b4">javért <font style="color:red">chat 18:32, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Could a 'crat please sign off in this request so the bot will archive. -- Chris 10:44, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ Per above. -- Avi (talk) 12:43, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

LieToMeScoop → WebKate

 * Reason: Wanted to submit a resourceful link for an informational blog I run, but it triggered a filter. LieToMeScoop (talk) 00:11, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 00:12, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Your name will have to be changed, true, but you do understand that the link to your blog may not be accepted in whichever article you are discussing due to wikipedia policies regarding verifiable and reliable sources and external links? Also, reviewing wikipedia's policies on conflicts of interest, original research, and the neutral point of view may prove very helpful to your becoming a valued editor here. Do you still wish to be called ? -- Avi (talk) 02:56, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ No answer for over one week. -- Avi (talk) 15:52, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

SeabEnergyLtd → Lloyd Scott

 * Reason: The user name used originally has caused issues regarding advertisements and I am willing to prove that this is purely an act of awareness SEaB Energy Ltd 09:00, 12 August 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by SeabEnergyLtd (talk • contribs)
 * Pmlineditor   Talk  09:02, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ No answer for over one week. -- Avi (talk) 15:52, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Metaledgeinc06 → Easttexas1978

 * Reason: Was blocked due to naming issues. Metaledgeinc06 (talk) 14:09, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 14:12, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

Note: This user went right back to promoting themselves after they were unblocked.  Triplestop  x3  16:43, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Per Triplestop, do you understand that WP:SPAM and WP:COI are applicable no matter what your user name is? →<font style="color:black">javért <font style="color:red">chat 16:45, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

I feel that some articles on wikipedia need to go through the same issues as mine. Some are blatant self promotion and are not flagged for "Speedy Deletion" (Metaledgeinc06 (talk) 18:25, 12 August 2009 (UTC))


 * At the moment, I'm more minded to restore the block than to rename you. If you are renamed, will you continue to write about "Metaledge Records"? <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 19:43, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ No answer for over one week. -- Avi (talk) 15:52, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Zapfin → Bunda1623

 * Reason: contained company Zapfin (talk) 08:15, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 08:18, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Is Bunda1623 also your account? Pmlineditor    Talk  09:25, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ No answer for over one week. -- Avi (talk) 15:53, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

aquaculture → Melaniergeorge

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. conflict with post Aquaculture (talk) 23:34, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * [[Image:Pictogram voting support.svg|20px]] Javert has evaluated this request and renaming appears to be possible. →<font style="color:black">javért <font style="color:red">chat 23:37, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * →<font style="color:black">javért <font style="color:red">chat 23:36, 13 August 2009 (UTC)


 * ❌ No answer for over one week. -- Avi (talk) 15:53, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Lorensbergs → Pcbooking

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. more generic —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lorensbergs (talk • contribs) 13:24, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 13:27, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Pmlineditor   Talk  15:26, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Pmlineditor   Talk  15:26, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * It may not be promotional if the user's last name is booking. This username is not specifically prohibited in WP:U since it's only a possibility it might be promotional. The only edit lorensbergs has made has been to this page, so it's impossible to tell if it's really promotional. ··· 日本穣 ? ·  投稿  · Talk to Nihonjoe 08:05, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Only significant edit to this page; just create the username you want. If it is promotional they should show their true colors then.  bibliomaniac 1  5  23:28, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Bhartiaxaxagi → Bhartiaxagi

 * Reason: wrongly used xa twice in the user name, the name of the company is bharti axa gi. Bhartiaxaxagi (talk) 06:56, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 06:57, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please also read the conflict of interest policy. ··· 日本穣 ? · 投稿  · Talk to Nihonjoe 08:08, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * per above.  bibliomaniac 1  5  23:27, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Charity Trustee Networks → Umbrella Organisation

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. do not wish to write about charity trustee networks anymore Charity Trustee Networks (talk) 15:57, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * →<font style="color:#4682b4">javért <font style="color:#50C878">breakaway 15:59, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * per above.  bibliomaniac 1  5  23:24, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

S.irby → Sfm2009

 * Reason: mistakenly entered wrong username S.irby (talk) 16:06, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 16:21, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Vicenarian <sup style="font-family:Georgia;">(Said · Done) 19:16, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * You have no significant contributions outside this one; just create the name you want.  bibliomaniac 1  5  23:23, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Scholarcentric → Dropout Prevention

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming.conflict with username policy - group name Scholarcentric (talk) 15:17, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 17:00, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Is "Dropout Prevention" also your username? Cheers,  I 'mperator 13:41, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ As you don't have any edits, you can simply make a new account instead of renaming this one. Angela. 17:57, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

CitizensMedia → whistlercitizen

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. CitizensMedia (talk) 17:44, 18 August 2009 (UTC)whistlercitizen
 * SoxBot (talk) 17:45, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * This request is malformed; please properly fill out the parameters, and provide a reason for renaming. – Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 19:39, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * He probably wants "whistlercitizen". -- <B>Soap</B> Talk/Contributions 19:42, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I've "fixed" the request. Hopefully, I got it right, but, in case I got the wrong target, he can always change it. I'm also guessing that the reason is just preference, based on the lack of reason. Cheers,  I 'mperator 23:39, 19 August 2009 (UTC)


 * ❌ As no reason was given and you don't have any non-reverted edits, you can simply make a new account instead of renaming this one. Angela. 17:58, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

RebelMPVer → Solarious

 * Reason: My original name is the name of my club and feel it is in contravention of your naming policy. RebelMPVer (talk) 11:53, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 11:54, 22 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ Please choose a different username that is not already in use, or see WP:USURP. Angela. 18:05, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Djh123thebest → HaSaN.The♥killer

 * Reason: I just created my old username because I couldn't think of any unique username..... ჱܓHaSaNჱܓ™ 11:19, 23 August 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Djh123thebest (talk • contribs)
 * I've already explained to you that this username is not a good idea: it is potentially too aggressive, and it contains a non-standard character (the heart). Please consider something else. — Anonymous Dissident  Talk 11:22, 23 August 2009 (UTC)

Vads.ac.uk → Miffydesign

 * Reason: I have discovered that use of domain names in user names is prohibited. Sorry!  This wasn't intended as advertising but to identify me as from vads (i.e. help to track source of the info I intend to provide about artists and designers)  Thank you for your help. 62.56.48.235 (talk) 11:14, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 11:15, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
 * From his talk page I think we can assume the IP is him, but given his comments there, I do not know if a rename would solve all of the problems that resulted in a block.  MBisanz  talk 19:25, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please log in with your account and confirm it is you. Kingturtle (talk) 21:58, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - no response. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 12:38, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

growwealthquickly → vincewbaker

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Growwealthquickly (talk) 23:01, 16 August 2009 (UTC)the other username was suggested to be to gimicky
 * SoxBot (talk) 23:03, 16 August 2009 (UTC)
 *  MBisanz  talk 02:31, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - no response. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 12:38, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Modloft → Furniture.Loft

 * Reason: Wikipedia suggested a change to avoid commercial associations. Furniture.Loft (talk) 14:38, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 14:39, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * The username you have selected still appears to be commercial. And as you have made no GFDL-significant edits, please just register a new account under a different name, but one that is certainly not promotional in anyway.  For more information on this, please read WP:ORGNAME.  The Rambling Man (talk) 15:16, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - no response. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 12:38, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Joshlind → JoshLind

 * Reason: Differentiate between first and last name. Joshlind (talk) 02:29, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 02:30, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Are you JoshLind on Wikiquote?  bibliomaniac 1  5  04:37, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - no response. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 12:38, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Missparsotam → MissMagic

 * Reason: current username too personal 137.158.152.209 (talk) 08:53, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 08:54, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please log in to file your request. — Anonymous Dissident  Talk 12:33, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - no response. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 12:38, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Bxoolq → Nebeviye

 * Reason: no company name. Wikipedia isn't too user-friendly in that respect. Thanks. Bxoolq (talk) 02:13, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 23:15, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ The name Nebeviye is reserved to a global account belonging to an editor of the Turkish Wikipedia. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 12:31, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

VirginiaTechAlumni → Virginia Tech Alumni Association

 * Reason: Misnamed the previous group VirginiaTechAlumni (talk) 15:50, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Please note that both company and group names are not permitted under the username policy. →<font style="color:#4682b4">javért <font style="color:#50C878">breakaway 15:53, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Name is still not permitted under policy, please select a different name.  MBisanz  talk 16:52, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

Myichigo → KawaiiThanhDesu

 * Reason: Requested reason for renaming. Myichigo (talk) 23:20, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
 * User "KawaiiThanhDesu" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU instead.  ClueBot VI (talk) 23:20, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Also, are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? →<font style="color:#4682b4">javért <font style="color:#50C878">breakaway 23:25, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
 * First of all, it's probably not a real name, considering the use of the Japanese kawaii and desu, which aren't typically names. Secondly, just create the username you want, you have no major edits outside of this request.  bibliomaniac 1  5  03:53, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Drew R. Smith → Andrew Wiggin

 * Reason: Fresh Start. Tried CHU/U for peter wiggin, but his one edit was GFDL significant, so I'll go with my second choice. - <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">D</b>rew <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">S</b>mith <i style="font-size:smaller;color:#ccc">What I've done</i> 02:46, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * This account, while it has no log actions or edits, does exist as well. Would you like to choose another name, or would you prefer to move this to WP:USURP? t'shael the sock Talk to my master 02:53, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * How about Ender Wiggin? Here's the Contribs and Logs - <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">D</b>rew <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">S</b>mith <i style="font-size:smaller;color:#ccc">What I've done</i> 03:02, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Exists as well and would also have to go through WP:USURP. t'shael the sock Talk to my master 03:06, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Aha! Found one. User:Ender the Xenocide, which doesn't Exists - <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">D</b>rew <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">S</b>mith <i style="font-size:smaller;color:#ccc">What I've done</i> 03:11, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Clerks, please note that there are some serious concerns about this editor's possible falsification of primary source material as well as issues around copyright. (See User talk:SteveBaker, User talk:SteveBaker.)  As well, there was a recent checkuser-confirmed false claim about his account being compromised, which he had used to excuse some disruptive editing and block evasion (See User talk:Drew R. Smith).  Since all that stuff is just from the last two weeks, it may not be a good idea to go ahead with the username change until those issues are laid to rest. TenOfAllTrades(talk) 18:30, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I agree with TenOfAllTrades - we need to understand what's going on with this user - and what (if anything) the repercussions should be for his recent (seemingly) disturbing behavior. When these issues have been resolved - and presuming that a long-duration block is not imposed as a result - then I'd have no problem in supporting a "Clean start" user name change.  Before that happens, we shouldn't confuse the issue for the people involved in checking the facts by allowing a change of user name.  Moreover, I'm pretty sure this user wouldn't want the first notable thing to happen to his shiney new persona to be a long-duration block...which could easily happen as events unfold. SteveBaker (talk) 22:04, 23 August 2009 (UTC)


 * For what its worth, I have three things to say. One, I had been trying to change my username before the Darwin thing came up. Two, I had been planning to re-register Drew R. Smith so I could tie up the loose ends with it once it did come up. Three, there is nothing currently going on that is less than two weeks old. The darwin thing happened quite some time ago, and people are just now cusing a stink about it. - <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">D</b>rew <b style="font-size:bigger;color:#900">S</b>mith <i style="font-size:smaller;color:#ccc">What I've done</i> 08:44, 24 August 2009 (UTC)


 * People are just now '[causing] a stink about it' because your forgery was only discovered a few days ago. Two days ago, you were still making statements standing behind the authenticity of the image and promising us fresh scans of the document .  Yes, people around here get upset when you Photoshop primary source documents to support your mistaken recollections in content disputes.  That type of conduct was a gross abuse of the community's trust; it will take a long time for you to make up for it.  In the meantime, you shouldn't find it surprising that some editors feel it necessary to review your history, nor that they don't want that history muddled by a name change right now.  I advise you to postpone your request for a few weeks or a couple of months to let the air clear and the dust settle.  TenOfAllTrades(talk) 14:51, 24 August 2009 (UTC)


 * I agree this needs to be marked notdone for now. The user is under a fairly dark cloud, presently provisionally unblocked to participate in a community ban proposal concerning his activities. I'd also prefer the user choose a different username (than the one he suggested 03:11, 23 Aug) if CHU is to be granted. –<b style="font-family:verdana; color:black;">xeno</b><sup style="color:black; font-family:verdana;">talk 05:03, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose granting this rename. Renames are not a way to avoid difficulties with ones own actions. Or at least they shouldn't be. We are far too lax about granting troublesome editors new names so they can hide their past. ++Lar: t/c 11:40, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌, for now. I am not convinced that a rename is currently in the best interest of the projects given the questions being raised about your editing. That does not mean you can never be renamed, just that I think you need to wait until these issues have been resolved. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 11:45, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Ealexb → DoctorE

 * Reason: no company name. Ealexb (talk) 05:48, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 05:53, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ See below. -- Avi (talk) 17:06, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Dan Brody → Newton Conservators Website Manager

 * Reason: Decided not to use my real name. Dan Brody (talk) 15:55, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 15:57, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌ - using your job title isn't a great idea either, and falls foul of our username policy as it could be seen as promotional. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 21:21, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Siouxsherat → Chronic Illness Recovery

 * Reason: Current name not applicable to topic Warmest Regards, Sue Elizabeth Sherratt. And please remember ~ Never, Never, Never, Give Up 05:51, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 05:54, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * →<font style="color:#4682b4">javért <font style="color:#50C878">breakaway 07:01, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌. A good cause I'm sure, but usernames shouldn't promote organisations. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 21:20, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Sierrahotel058 → Sierra Hotel 058

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. I am a new user, with only five edits. I would like this change for readability reasons. I tried following the suggestion in "help" that I simply create a new name if I have few edits, but it will not accept the new name because it is too close to the old user name. Sorry for the aggravation. Thanks! Sierrahotel058 (talk) 13:55, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 13:57, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Hello, I am an account creator and am able to create a new account for you despite the similarity in name. Simply email me with your preferred Wikipedia email and I will create the account. First, however, please confirm that this name is not promotional in nature (since it apparently contains the name of a company/location). Thanks! (Note: You will also want to note on the user page of the old account that it is a legitimate alternate account for you, even if you plan to never use it again. See here for instructions.) Vicenarian  <sup style="font-family:Georgia;">(Said · Done) 14:04, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Email received. Confirmed non-promotional. New account creation ✅. Vicenarian  <sup style="font-family:Georgia;">(Said · Done) 15:18, 27 August 2009 (UTC)


 * ...why wasn't this just done as a rename? Now there are two accounts... EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 19:06, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * ❌. <strong style="font-variant:small-caps">WJBscribe (talk) 21:16, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Wkkiinput → Wikkiinput

 * Reason: New name is more meaningful and what I had originally meant to have. Mistake happened during typing. WkkiSupporter (talk) 19:26, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 19:27, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * . Additionally, please be clear on what account you want renamed to what.  The account, which you used to post here but didn't list in the request, has only one edit, to here only.  Have you considered just starting a new account with the name you want?  -- Pakaran 21:19, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * - no response to Pakaran's queries after more than a week. The Rambling Man (talk) 15:22, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

1st4bedding → Pjsanders

 * Reason: 1st4Bedding is a company name 1st4bedding (talk) 20:54, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 20:57, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * -- Pakaran 21:16, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
 * - no response to Pakaran's note for over a week. The Rambling Man (talk) 15:23, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

Jaaamesmartin → NVSBLmonster

 * Reason: Current username is lame. Jaaamesmartin (talk) 14:14, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 14:15, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * It appears that NVSBLmonster was registered earlier today. I'm assuming this is you. Do you still want Jaaamesmartin to be renamed to NVSBLmonster? — Anonymous Dissident  Talk 14:34, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * - no reponse to AD's query of over a week ago. The Rambling Man (talk) 15:24, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

East River Heights → Elle Boroughs

 * Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Afraid I violated the policy of using a neighborhood name. —Preceding unsigned comment added by East River Heights (talk • contribs) 16:09, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 16:12, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
 * -- Avi (talk) 17:51, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * - no response to Avi's question for over a week. The Rambling Man (talk) 15:26, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

Scorpaen → P2theAtrick

 * Reason: no longer using this compromised nickname Scorpaen (talk) 21:57, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 22:00, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * P2theAtrick was already created in (last) February. Is that you? Cheers,  I 'mperator 22:01, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * - no response to IE's query for over a week. The Rambling Man (talk) 15:27, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

Baraka Books → Kilvert

 * Reason: old name was not accepted. Baraka Books (talk) 14:59, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 15:01, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
 * - despite being warned, it appears you simply wish to add advertising links to articles. The Rambling Man (talk) 15:51, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

Shady Leprechaun → A little insignificant

 * Reason: Friend requested that I change it back. Indecision 2009!. Shady Leprechaun (talk) 13:49, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * SoxBot (talk) 13:51, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Your name was changed on 18 August 2009. A username change should not be considered lightly. Could you give us some more detail about why you want to change your name back, and make sure that it's a final decision?  bibliomaniac 1  5  23:26, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * - no response to Bibliomaniac15 for over a week. The Rambling Man (talk) 11:34, 29 August 2009 (UTC)