Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations

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This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including Stewards) familiar with local usurpation guidelines, can consider and carry out, the "usurpation" of usernames primarily held locally. This consists of renaming an existing account in order to vacate the username and allow another user to take it.

Please note that global accounts whose "home wiki" is another project or which have significant attachments on other projects cannot be usurped here; these requests must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes (see meta:Help:Unified login).

A few users have agreed to provide assistance with the mechanics of this process. If you wish to assist as well, please read the linked page carefully.

Notes

The account you want to usurp must have the English Wikipedia as its "home wiki", i.e. or should be displayed next to the en.wikipedia.org entry for the account at Special:CentralAuth.
The account you want to usurp should have no edits or significant log entries to qualify for usurpation (though rare exceptions are made in some circumstances). This includes edits or log actions on other Wikimedia projects. These can be checked through Special:CentralAuth.
Please do not request usurpation of another account if your own user account is less than several months old, or barely used. In order to ensure that usurped usernames be put to good use, we prefer only to grant requests from reasonably well-established users.

Instructions

Log in to your present account.
- Please do not leave a talk page message or e-mail the target account yourself. If this becomes necessary, a user familiar with the usurpation process will do so.
Click here to place your request.
1. Replace "TARGET NAME" with the username you wish to usurp.
2. Replace "YOUR REASON" with a description of why you want to usurp the account.
3. Leave the "Subject/headline" field blank.

If the URL above does not work, simply copy the following text, click "edit this page" and paste it at the bottom of the page. Modify it as indicated.

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}

Advanced usage

For requests involving renaming an account other than your logged in account, use this:

{{subst:usurp|CURRENT NAME|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON}}

For usurp only requests, which leaves your logged in account untouched, set the usurponly parameter to yes:

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|usurponly=yes|reason=YOUR REASON}}

To add an optional non default signature, use the sig parameter:

{{subst:usurp|TARGET NAME|reason=YOUR REASON|sig=OPTIONAL SIGNATURE}}

Preview the changes and make sure both names are spelled correctly. Click "Publish changes".
Your request is now complete and ready to be processed after the hold period (usually about a week). If the owner of the target account does not object, a global renamer will fulfill your request provided other requirements are met. Do not be surprised when you find yourself unable to log in to your old account.

Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is currently 21:46:45, 16 April 2024 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here

July 11, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after July 19, 2021.

LilBillWilliams → Bill Williams

Status: In progress

Current username: LilBillWilliams (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Bill Williams (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 22:32, 11 July 2021 (UTC)
Reason: My current username was made around two years ago, and I wanted Bill Williams instead, since I saw the account had been inactive for around 15 years, but I was blocked before I could complete a usurp request. Two years ago, I left a comment on their talk page asking if they were going to come back or still use their account in the future, but they haven't responded since. Bill Williams (talk) 22:32, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
Target user has 7 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 7 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 722 undeleted edits and 4 deleted edits, for a total of 726 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 746 total edits on 11 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 22:33, 11 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

July 28, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 5, 2021.

Ihatethisname → Swaggalicious

Status: On hold

Current username: Ihatethisname (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Swaggalicious (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 03:34, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
Reason: Swaggalicious is my gamer tag and mostly what I use to identify myself online plus i looked into the name and it was created 13 years ago with no contributions at all or its own page so was hoping to get the name plus my current name speaks for itself Ihatethisname (talk) 03:34, 28 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 125 undeleted edits and 2 deleted edits, for a total of 127 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 127 total edits on 9 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 03:43, 28 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

On hold until 17 August. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 13:00, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

July 31, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 8, 2021.

Pamfilyalı → 07

Status: In progress

Current username: Pamfilyalı (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: 07 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 20:28, 31 July 2021 (UTC)
Reason: My current name (Pamfilyalı) is hardly written in languages excluding Turkish, since it contains an uncommon accented letter (ı). Therefore, I would like to change my username. — Pamphylian ● 💬 20:28, 31 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia that are now deleted. Usernames with only deleted edits can usually be usurped.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
This user is currently blocked by El C for etc.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 79 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 79 total edits on 2 wikis. Requesting user has 162 undeleted edits and 28 deleted edits, for a total of 190 edits. An SUL account (primary trwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 7771 total edits on 127 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 20:33, 31 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

August 4, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 12, 2021.

Natalius Gabriel → Natalius

Status: Not done

Current username: Natalius Gabriel (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Natalius (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 00:16, 4 August 2021 (UTC)
Reason: Because I'm known as Natalius everywhere else online so I'd like that to be my identity on Wikipedia too. Natalius (talk) 00:16, 4 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username "Natalius" is not registered locally, but is reserved for a global account. If you own the global account, please ensure you have included a confirmation link. If you do not own the global account, this may preclude renaming. Requests for usurpation of global usernames with significant attachments on other projects must be made at meta:Steward requests/Username changes. AnomieBOT ⚡ 00:18, 4 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not done @Natalius Gabriel: As noted by Clerk Bot, you need to request at m:SRUC. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:56, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

August 5, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 13, 2021.

Yanmarka → Wan Shi Tong

Status: On hold

Current username: Yanmarka (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Wan Shi Tong (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 13:36, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
Reason: Current username is used elsewhere. New name only has 3 edits. Yanmarka (talk) 13:36, 5 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
Target user has 3 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 3 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 26 undeleted edits and 1 deleted edit, for a total of 27 edits. An SUL account (primary dewiki) exists for the requesting user, with 878 total edits on 43 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 13:38, 5 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

On hold until 17 August. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:59, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

August 9, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 17, 2021.

Sirdog9002 → Sirdog

Status: On hold

Current username: Sirdog9002 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Sirdog (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 19:43, 9 August 2021 (UTC)
Reason: I am known mainly as simply Sirdog elsewhere on the internet. I only use numbers at the end when necessary to complete account creation. This didn't bother me too much when I first got started as I was unsure if I would contribute long-term. Now that I've determined I do wish to contribute long-term, I'd like to attempt to go for my more desired name. Regardless of the verdict, whoever handles this - cheers! Sirdog9002 (talk) 19:43, 9 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
Target user has 3 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 3 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 250 undeleted edits and 113 deleted edits, for a total of 363 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 364 total edits on 14 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 19:46, 9 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

On hold until 17 August. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 13:01, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

August 10, 2021

Requests left here should be addressed on or after August 18, 2021.

Wikipedian1337 → Whigger

Status: In progress

Current username: Wikipedian1337 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Whigger (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (advise user)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
For renamer use: Email target username, usurp user, rename user
Datestamp: 00:11, 10 August 2021 (UTC)
Reason: i originally applied for this on 13 july 2021, where 1997kB (talk · contribs) made a baseless and vacuous (false) allegation that the request was not in earnest. for some reason he failed to comprehend that 'Whigger' is a play on words and deferring to the Whig Party. he seemed to refuse my request on the basis that apparently this was for reasons outside of my staunch advocacy for the transnational british constitution. what is wrong with that? this modern interpretation should be lauded by wikipedia and seen as far more attractive than the derogatory analog of a Caucasian male impersonating another of African descent. further, my edits on the named account are not at all bad. i've edited and added sources for apollonius, provided an appearance for the edge in the 80s that was sorely absent (myself not having known of this look until about 4-5 months ago) and also some other things that required registration. i do not see how i fail to meet the critieria. cc: @Acroterion: Wikipedian1337 (talk) 00:11, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username does not have an email address specified.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 31 undeleted edits and 6 deleted edits, for a total of 37 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 46 total edits on 4 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 00:15, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

What does any of that have to do with a rename request? And no, as a "play on words" it's at least in poor taste, and liable to be seen as trolling or offensive. I need not explain why - your justification above makes it clear that your motivations are to exploit a racial insult for a joke. . Acroterion (talk) 00:19, 10 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]