Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations/Completed/57
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Fiŋch → Jaktfalk
Status: Done
- Current username: Fiŋch (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Jaktfalk (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: 09:45, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: Request to change username to remove unnecessary use of <ŋ>. "Finch" is already taken and based on Finnish Wikipedia. I use "jaktfalk" in most other online spaces, and the English Wikipedia account by this name has a single edit from 2009.
(I mainly contribute to Wiktionary) Fiŋch (talk) 09:45, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
- Note:
- The _target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- _target user has 1 undeleted edit and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the _target user, with 1 total edit on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 10 edits. An SUL account (primary mediawikiwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 94 total edits on 73 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 09:46, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 23 May 2024, also notified via email. Hide on Rosé (thảo luận | đóng góp | trung ương) 01:30, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
Adam Black GB → Adam Black
Status: Done
- Current username: Adam Black GB (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Adam Black (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: 01:56, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: To remove "GB" from my username and go by my real full name. I have checked and the requested username has made no edits on any Wikimedia project. It was registered on English Wikipedia 11 years ago and does not appear to have been used. Adam Black talk • contributions 01:56, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
- 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 961 undeleted edits and 288 deleted edits, for a total of 1249 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 1471 total edits on 29 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 02:05, 17 May 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 25 May 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 14:28, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
- Done, Adam Black. Neriah (talk) 15:39, 26 May 2024 (UTC)
Rusty4321Bot → RustyBot
Status: Done
- Current username: Rusty4321Bot (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: RustyBot (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: 22:17, 1 June 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: The name Rustybot is currently registered but has not made any edits. I would like to use the name RustyBot (with a capital B) for a bot account. Thanks, Rusty4321 talk contribs 22:17, 1 June 2024 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username "RustyBot" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 22:19, 1 June 2024 (UTC)
- Just confirming that I do in fact have access to the account "Rusty4321Bot" account. Please note that I have over 5,000 edits on my main account. Thanks. Rusty4321Bot (talk) 22:19, 1 June 2024 (UTC)
- Done as simple rename. – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:03, 5 June 2024 (UTC)
A person in Georgia → Filmgoer
Status: Done
- Current username: A person in Georgia (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Filmgoer (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: 18:00, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: To remove 'location' from the username, increase anonymity, and pinpoint a topic of interest. A person in Georgia (talk) 18:00, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
- Note:
- The _target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- _target user has 1 undeleted edit and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the _target user, with 1 total edit on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 47909 undeleted edits and 8558 deleted edits, for a total of 56467 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 57665 total edits on 47 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 18:11, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 24 June 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 08:45, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
- Done Filmgoer – DreamRimmer (talk) 17:53, 25 June 2024 (UTC)
- Much appreciated. Filmgoer (talk) 21:16, 25 June 2024 (UTC)
Mark Inym → Inym
Status: Done
- Current username: Mark Inym (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Inym (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: 00:33, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: I was told to post my request on this page after attempting to rename my account through the "Global user account rename request form", but being redirected here as it is too similar to the account named "Inyrn". The reason for my request is increased anonymity. Mark Inym (talk) 00:33, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username "Inym" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 00:36, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
- @Mark Inym, please submit a new request at WP:CHU/S. This venue is for usurpation requests, but since the username you want isn't registered, it falls under a simple rename request and should be posted at WP:CHU/S instead. – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:14, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
- @DreamRimmer I already posted my request to WP:CHU/S but was told to post here as it is too similar to the account registered as "inyrn". Mark Inym (talk) 05:33, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- M:Special:GlobalRenameQueue/request/122674. @Cabayi, The account has not been used for 14 years, and has never been edited. I would think that there is no problem in changing the username, that the accounts are only similar (m and n), and not quite identical. What do you think? Neriah (talk) 07:41, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- Neriah, no objections, though I don't think the requested username achieves Mark Inym's objective of "increased anonymity". Cabayi (talk) 08:48, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- @Cabayi It may seem odd, but I'd prefer to not have the name "Mark" associated with my account as I've recently had problems with people linking it to my real life identity. Mark Inym (talk) 21:12, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- Clerk 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. GrayStorm(Complaints Dept.|My Contribs.) 23:27, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- @GrayStorm Thank you, I'm aware of that, but would like to continue to use my account. However, if for some reason renaming my account is not possible, I understand. Mark Inym (talk) 03:56, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
- Clerk 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. GrayStorm(Complaints Dept.|My Contribs.) 23:27, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- @Cabayi It may seem odd, but I'd prefer to not have the name "Mark" associated with my account as I've recently had problems with people linking it to my real life identity. Mark Inym (talk) 21:12, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- Neriah, no objections, though I don't think the requested username achieves Mark Inym's objective of "increased anonymity". Cabayi (talk) 08:48, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- M:Special:GlobalRenameQueue/request/122674. @Cabayi, The account has not been used for 14 years, and has never been edited. I would think that there is no problem in changing the username, that the accounts are only similar (m and n), and not quite identical. What do you think? Neriah (talk) 07:41, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- @DreamRimmer I already posted my request to WP:CHU/S but was told to post here as it is too similar to the account registered as "inyrn". Mark Inym (talk) 05:33, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
- Done Inym, I went ahead and approved your request. Even though this isn’t the usual place for such requests, the new username was very similar to an existing one, so it wasn’t a problem. Happy editing! – DreamRimmer (talk) 13:05, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
Eugene259 → Joojeene
Status: Done
- Current username: Eugene259 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Joojeene (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: 02:24, 21 July 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: I own both usernames, the old one identifies me too much, I would like to move to new one please Eugene259 (talk) 02:24, 21 July 2024 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username "Joojeene" is not registered locally, but is reserved for a global account. If you own the global account, please use that account to comment here explicitly consenting to the usurpation, or link to such a comment made elsewhere. 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⚡ 02:34, 21 July 2024 (UTC)
- I consent and state I am one and the same person. Joojeene (talk) 15:18, 22 July 2024 (UTC)
- Done @Joojeene, since both accounts are yours, there is no need to wait, and as such I have renamed your account. The account which was at Joojeene previously is now at @Joojeene (usurped), do you want it to be moved to any normal username? If so, which username? Regards, Aafi (talk) 16:42, 22 July 2024 (UTC)
- Hi, I wanted for Eugene259 to be merged with Joojeene (which seems to be done now) and stay as Joojeene. Bad sig links removed, assumed to be Joojeene (talk) comment made at: 13:47, 23 July 2024 (UTC) -GrayStorm(Complaints Dept.|My Contribs.) 15:47, 23 July 2024 (UTC)
- I consent and state I am one and the same person. Joojeene (talk) 15:18, 22 July 2024 (UTC)
Joe Roebot → Joe Robot
Status: Done
- Current username: Joe Roebot (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Joe Robot (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: 10:38, 25 July 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: Apparently too similar to User:Joerobot, which is an unused account with no edits or log actions on any project. This is my (User:Joe Roe's) alt account that I intend to use for semi-automated editing, for tidiness and security reasons. – Joe (talk) 10:38, 25 July 2024 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username "Joe Robot" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 10:45, 25 July 2024 (UTC)
- Done @ CHU/S - FlightTime (open channel) 13:58, 25 July 2024 (UTC)
Rowan hunter little plante → Rhlp
Status: Done
- Current username: Rowan hunter little plante (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Rhlp (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: 22:58, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: hi! the username i am currently using is my real name. id like to change my account to be using my old username from an much much earlier account, so i don't accidentally dox myself. thanks Rowan hunter little plante (talk) 22:58, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
- Note:
- The _target username has Wikipedia user logs entries. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- _target user has 0 undeleted edits and 3 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the _target user, with 5 total edits on 4 wikis. Requesting user has 80 undeleted edits and 4 deleted edits, for a total of 84 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 86 total edits on 5 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 23:00, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 31 July 2024, also notified via email. – DreamRimmer (talk) 14:24, 23 July 2024 (UTC)
- why is this on hold? Rowan hunter little plante (talk) 23:51, 24 July 2024 (UTC)
- It is standard practice for usurpations to be put on hold for a period of one week, beginning when the user being usurped is notified. This gives them a chance to object to the usurpation. GrayStorm(Complaints Dept.|My Contribs.) 00:22, 25 July 2024 (UTC)
- why is this on hold? Rowan hunter little plante (talk) 23:51, 24 July 2024 (UTC)
- Done Rhlp – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:46, 31 July 2024 (UTC)
AdamTSWiki → Nimbocrux
Status: Done
- Current username: AdamTSWiki (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Nimbocrux (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: 23:54, 20 July 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: This is an old account created by me. My current account identifies me too much and I'd like to reclaim Nimbocrux please. AdamTSWiki (talk) 23:54, 20 July 2024 (UTC)
- 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 3 wikis. Requesting user has 26 undeleted edits and 6 deleted edits, for a total of 32 edits. An SUL account (primary frwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 33 total edits on 8 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 23:59, 20 July 2024 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Your previous request was rejected due to you not responding to Aafi for over a week. I suggest you respond quickly to get this accepted. Aafi’s request was for you to log into Nimbocrux’s account to confirm ownership.
- Courtesy ping: @Aafi: GrayStorm(Complaints Dept.|My Contribs.) 01:46, 21 July 2024 (UTC)
- Pinged requestor. GrayStorm(Complaints Dept.|My Contribs.) 01:50, 21 July 2024 (UTC)
- @GrayStorm: They have a response on my talk page. See Special:Permalink/1236195748#Rename request AdamTSWiki to Nimbocrux. I'd leave the decision to you. Regards, Aafi (talk) 13:04, 23 July 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 31 July 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 14:29, 23 July 2024 (UTC)
- Done Nimbocrux – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:47, 31 July 2024 (UTC)
JackkBrown → JacktheBrown
- Current username: JackkBrown (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: JacktheBrown (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: 14:47, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: I would like to get this name if possible. JacktheBrown (talk) 14:47, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username "JacktheBrown" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 14:55, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
- Done @ WP:CHUS - FlightTime (open channel) 17:27, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
WikiDao → Wikiscient
Status: Done
- Current username: WikiDao (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Wikiscient (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: 19:39, 18 August 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: Wikiscient was my original user name, then I changed it to WikiDao for reasons I no longer remember. I haven't been an active contributor in about 15 years. I'd like to contribute more now that I have some spare time again. But, I would really like my original name back! It's even still my email address: wikiscient at gmail! Am I in the right place to make this request? Thank you and have a nice day! WikiDao ☯ 19:39, 18 August 2024 (UTC)
- Note:
- The _target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- The _target user has edited since this request was filed. Unless the edit was to give permission to usurp, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- _target user has 2 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary unknown) exists for the _target user, with 9 total edits on 24 wikis. Requesting user has 7503 undeleted edits and 137 deleted edits, for a total of 7640 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 7813 total edits on 42 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 19:46, 18 August 2024 (UTC)
- Renamer note: Request on hold until August 26, 2024 - FlightTime (open channel) 15:56, 21 August 2024 (UTC)
- Renamer note: _target username emailed and advised - FlightTime (open channel) 16:01, 21 August 2024 (UTC)
- @FlightTime, did you get any response to the email notification? – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:08, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- Done – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:48, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
Azarctic → Quetzal
Status: Done
- Current username: Azarctic (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Quetzal (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: 14:15, 22 August 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: Because I don’t like the one I have now so it’s personal preference, I checked at the username and it said it hasn’t been created but when I go to the simple username change it says it’s taken. Azarctic (talk) 14:15, 22 August 2024 (UTC)
- Note:
- This user has made contributions on another Wikimedia project (frwiki), this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- _target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary frwiki) exists for the _target user, with 154 total edits on 7 wikis. Requesting user has 1774 undeleted edits and 225 deleted edits, for a total of 1999 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 2065 total edits on 41 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 14:16, 22 August 2024 (UTC)
- Renamer note: Request on hold until August 30, 2024. _target emailed. - FlightTime (open channel) 14:32, 22 August 2024 (UTC)
- Quetzal doesn’t have English Wikipedia as their homewiki, so this usurpation should not be handled here; it should be managed on Meta instead. Since seven days have passed, I have no problem approving this specific request here, but I hope that future requests like this, where the _target user’s homewiki is not English Wikipedia, will be directed to Meta. Thanks! – DreamRimmer (talk) 16:53, 28 August 2024 (UTC)
- @FlightTime, Did you get any response to the email notification? – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:08, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- @DreamRimmer: No. - FlightTime (open channel) 13:50, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- @FlightTime, I can't find the usurpation notification message on this user’s talk page. Do you remember where you posted it? – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:04, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- @DreamRimmer: It was emailed as noted above. - FlightTime (open channel) 16:37, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- @FlightTime, As part of our standard process, the _target user should be notified about the usurpation on their home wiki’s talk page and via email, if their account has one associated. I'd appreciate it if you could complete the process. Thanks! – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:26, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- {{done}} - FlightTime (open channel) 15:32, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- Hi, I have a question. When my username changes, will I have to reapply for the AfC review participants? Azarctic (talk) 16:41, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- @Azarctic, this request is On hold until 7 September 2024. Although Meta would have been the correct venue for this request, we have already started the process here, and some time has passed. We don't want to waste your time by asking you to resubmit it there, so we'll handle it here after 7 September 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 07:45, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- I know and I apologise I didn't know I had to put it there. My question was though is that I submitted to be a draft reviewer, because of my username change, will I have to reapply for that draft reviewer permit? Azarctic (talk) 17:20, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- @Azarctic: If your AfC script doesn't work after the rename is performed, you should ask the admins over there to fix. You don't need to re-apply for rights that you already have. Regards, Aafi (talk) 17:47, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- Oh thanks I was unsure because I've seen other people on the list of applicants reapply because of their username change. Azarctic (talk) 19:13, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- @Azarctic: If your AfC script doesn't work after the rename is performed, you should ask the admins over there to fix. You don't need to re-apply for rights that you already have. Regards, Aafi (talk) 17:47, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- I know and I apologise I didn't know I had to put it there. My question was though is that I submitted to be a draft reviewer, because of my username change, will I have to reapply for that draft reviewer permit? Azarctic (talk) 17:20, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- @Azarctic, this request is On hold until 7 September 2024. Although Meta would have been the correct venue for this request, we have already started the process here, and some time has passed. We don't want to waste your time by asking you to resubmit it there, so we'll handle it here after 7 September 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 07:45, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
- Hi, I have a question. When my username changes, will I have to reapply for the AfC review participants? Azarctic (talk) 16:41, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- {{done}} - FlightTime (open channel) 15:32, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- @FlightTime, As part of our standard process, the _target user should be notified about the usurpation on their home wiki’s talk page and via email, if their account has one associated. I'd appreciate it if you could complete the process. Thanks! – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:26, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
- @DreamRimmer: It was emailed as noted above. - FlightTime (open channel) 16:37, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- @FlightTime, I can't find the usurpation notification message on this user’s talk page. Do you remember where you posted it? – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:04, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- @DreamRimmer: No. - FlightTime (open channel) 13:50, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- @FlightTime, Did you get any response to the email notification? – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:08, 31 August 2024 (UTC)
- Quetzal doesn’t have English Wikipedia as their homewiki, so this usurpation should not be handled here; it should be managed on Meta instead. Since seven days have passed, I have no problem approving this specific request here, but I hope that future requests like this, where the _target user’s homewiki is not English Wikipedia, will be directed to Meta. Thanks! – DreamRimmer (talk) 16:53, 28 August 2024 (UTC)
- Just adding this note so the bot doesn’t archive it before it’s completed. – DreamRimmer (talk) 17:06, 6 September 2024 (UTC)
- @FlightTime, did you get any response to the email notification? – DreamRimmer (talk) 03:28, 7 September 2024 (UTC)
- Done Quetzal – DreamRimmer (talk) 08:01, 7 September 2024 (UTC)
Ahmedadeljaff → Ahmd
Status: Done
- Current username: Ahmedadeljaff (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Ahmd (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: 11:10, 5 September 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: my username is too long Ahmedadeljaff (talk) 11:10, 5 September 2024 (UTC)
- 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 3 wikis. Requesting user has 51 undeleted edits and 36 deleted edits, for a total of 87 edits. An SUL account (primary arwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 285 total edits on 36 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 11:11, 5 September 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 14 September 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 17:24, 6 September 2024 (UTC)
- Done Ahmd – DreamRimmer (talk) 05:10, 14 September 2024 (UTC)
Henry Herrmann-Friedrich → Acid
Status: Done
- Current username: Henry Herrmann-Friedrich (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Acid (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: 02:57, 27 September 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: Current user too long. Thanks! Henry (talk) 02:57, 27 September 2024 (UTC)
- 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.
- _target user has 0 undeleted edits and 3 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the _target user, with 3 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 141 undeleted edits and 6 deleted edits, for a total of 147 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 148 total edits on 13 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 03:05, 27 September 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 6 October 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 16:16, 28 September 2024 (UTC)
- Done – DreamRimmer (talk) 10:46, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
The Sharpest Lives → Sam S
Status: Done
- Current username: The Sharpest Lives (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Sam S (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: 03:07, 30 October 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: I would like my username to be my first name and last initial, as I didn't feel comfortable sharing my full last name. This user has no edits and I am unsure if they will ever return. {{The Sharpest Lives|💬|✏️|ℹ️}} 03:07, 30 October 2024 (UTC)
- 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 21869 undeleted edits and 938 deleted edits, for a total of 22807 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 24383 total edits on 50 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 03:14, 30 October 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 7 November 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 17:29, 31 October 2024 (UTC)
- Done Sam S – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:33, 8 November 2024 (UTC)
Scott → Hex
Status: Done
- Current username: Scott (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Hex (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: 16:21, 7 November 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: I'm moving away from this current name in general. I already own Hex as you can see from the redirect there and in fact did use it for a while in the distant past. Note: due to some wrangling in the pre-SUL era there's already a Hex (usurped). — Scott • talk 16:21, 7 November 2024 (UTC)
- Note:
- This user has made contributions on another Wikimedia project (elwiki), this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- The _target user has edited since this request was filed. Unless the edit was to give permission to usurp, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- _target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary unknown) exists for the _target user, with 73 total edits on 44 wikis. 1 unattached account exists with this name, with 1 total edit. Requesting user has 22088 undeleted edits and 2608 deleted edits, for a total of 24696 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 27114 total edits on 99 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 16:26, 7 November 2024 (UTC)
- @Scott: When you changed your username from 'Hex' to 'Scott Martin', your account was moved, and the username 'Hex' was released. But I noticed that 'Hex' is registered again. Did you re-register it after the rename? If so, why doesn't it appear in your user creation logs? Once a username is renamed, the system prevents users from creating an account with that name due to anti-spoof. Could you please add a comment from the 'Hex' account to confirm? – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:08, 8 November 2024 (UTC)
- Just noting that I'm aware you've been an admin for a long time, and admins have the override-antispoof right, but I'm not seeing anything in the user creation logs. – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:24, 8 November 2024 (UTC)
- Maybe because I've never used Special:CreateAccount. I don't remember at all, but presumably I registered it the way regular users do. Then there was a bunch of messing around involved with getting the SUL manually assigned to the "Hex" account, which took a long time and I've basically blanked the entire memory of it.... The logs also don't line up, because the main log says it was created on 20 April 2013 but CentralAuth says 16 September 2012 🤷 I'll comment from it now. — Scott • talk 20:46, 8 November 2024 (UTC)
- Hello! Please usurp me for that handsome devil Scott. — Hex (talk) 20:49, 8 November 2024 (UTC)
- @Scott: Thanks for confirming. We need to rename Hex to make space for this usurpation. Usually, we'd go with 'Username (usurped)', but in this case Hex (usurped) is already in use. What username name would you like for the current Hex account? – DreamRimmer (talk) 02:43, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
- Hmm... not very creative but I guess Hex 2 (usurped) would be fine. Thank you! — Scott • talk 16:37, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
- nah. Hex (userped 2), perhaps. Regards, Aafi (talk) 16:56, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
"Nah"? It's my account. Which is the second one I've had called Hex. Hex 2 (usurped) it is.You know what, I'm not in the mood for a back and forth over nitpicking. I'll take Other Hex. — Scott • talk 21:05, 9 November 2024 (UTC)- @Scott, can you please check T379483? I have renamed it to 'Hex (usurped 2)', but once the usurpation is complete, I will rename it to 'Other Hex' for you. For now, your action is needed to attach the unattached Wikitech account to your current username, Scott. Once this is done, I will complete the usurpation process. – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:56, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- I'll do that but per the above the answer to your question "What name would you like for the current Hex account" was Other Hex, not Hex (usurped 2). Please rectify that. — Scott • talk 09:10, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- Other Hex is already registered. – DreamRimmer (talk) 09:58, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- Ah. Back in 2012, that was the name of my non-admin account and it seemed fun just now to bring it back, but upon checking I see that it still exists with SUL for jp:User:Other Hex. More mess to deal with another day.... If you could move this one to Another Hex then please. Cheers. — Scott • talk 10:23, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- Other Hex is already registered. – DreamRimmer (talk) 09:58, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- I'll do that but per the above the answer to your question "What name would you like for the current Hex account" was Other Hex, not Hex (usurped 2). Please rectify that. — Scott • talk 09:10, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- @Scott, can you please check T379483? I have renamed it to 'Hex (usurped 2)', but once the usurpation is complete, I will rename it to 'Other Hex' for you. For now, your action is needed to attach the unattached Wikitech account to your current username, Scott. Once this is done, I will complete the usurpation process. – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:56, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- nah. Hex (userped 2), perhaps. Regards, Aafi (talk) 16:56, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
- Hmm... not very creative but I guess Hex 2 (usurped) would be fine. Thank you! — Scott • talk 16:37, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
- @Scott: Thanks for confirming. We need to rename Hex to make space for this usurpation. Usually, we'd go with 'Username (usurped)', but in this case Hex (usurped) is already in use. What username name would you like for the current Hex account? – DreamRimmer (talk) 02:43, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
- Hello! Please usurp me for that handsome devil Scott. — Hex (talk) 20:49, 8 November 2024 (UTC)
- Maybe because I've never used Special:CreateAccount. I don't remember at all, but presumably I registered it the way regular users do. Then there was a bunch of messing around involved with getting the SUL manually assigned to the "Hex" account, which took a long time and I've basically blanked the entire memory of it.... The logs also don't line up, because the main log says it was created on 20 April 2013 but CentralAuth says 16 September 2012 🤷 I'll comment from it now. — Scott • talk 20:46, 8 November 2024 (UTC)
- Just noting that I'm aware you've been an admin for a long time, and admins have the override-antispoof right, but I'm not seeing anything in the user creation logs. – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:24, 8 November 2024 (UTC)
- Confirmation edit for Wikitech, please rename the account. — Scott • talk 10:27, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- Done – DreamRimmer (talk) 18:16, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- Thanks a bunch! — Hex • talk 18:32, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
Sir Kenneth Kho → Kenneth Kho
Status: Done
- Current username: Sir Kenneth Kho (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Kenneth Kho (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 November 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: This was my own account, but I did not log in during the 7 days, and had just realized after digging emails, that my request to create this account was granted
Usurp as this was my original intended name. Sir Kenneth Kho (talk) 00:11, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- Note:
- The _target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
- The current owner of the _target username does not have an email address specified.
- The _target user has edited since this request was filed. Unless the edit was to give permission to usurp, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- _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 3 wikis. Requesting user has 576 undeleted edits and 15 deleted edits, for a total of 591 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 615 total edits on 35 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 00:19, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 17 November 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:21, 10 November 2024 (UTC)
- Done – DreamRimmer (talk) 04:43, 17 November 2024 (UTC)
Theepicguys → 90milebeach
Status: Done
- Current username: Theepicguys (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: 90milebeach (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: 02:59, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: the existing account has zero edits on the site, and it is my username on many other sites Theepicguys (talk) 02:59, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
- 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 4 wikis. Requesting user has 262 undeleted edits and 14 deleted edits, for a total of 276 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 276 total edits on 24 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 03:00, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 10 December 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 08:10, 3 December 2024 (UTC)
Lorenzo Diana → Lorenzo8
Status: Done
- Current username: Lorenzo Diana (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Lorenzo8 (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: 20:06, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: I don't feel comfortable using my full name as username anymore. The _target account was registered more than 9 years ago, and has made 0 global edits. Lorenzo Diana (talk) 20:06, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
- 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 626 undeleted edits and 21 deleted edits, for a total of 647 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 815 total edits on 68 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 20:15, 29 November 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 10 December 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 08:13, 3 December 2024 (UTC)
Just Step Sideways → Beeblebrox
Status: Done
- Current username: Just Step Sideways (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Beeblebrox (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: 20:58, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: Let's just say I've been experiencing some buyer's remorse with this username, and I'd like to go back to the old one. It was kind of fun having another name for a year but I'm over it now. Thanks. Just Step Sideways from this world ..... today 20:58, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username "Beeblebrox" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. AnomieBOT⚡ 20:59, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
- To be clear: I tried to do this with the usual global rename procedure and it wouldn't let me. Just Step Sideways from this world ..... today 21:00, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
- Ok, CHU/S accepted it this time. I dunno. Just Step Sideways from this world ..... today 21:02, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
- @Just Step Sideways You had an impersonator on Wikitech who has been blocked since 2021. Since Wikitech is now a SUL (Single Unified Login) wiki, we need to locally rename the Wikitech account first, followed by yours globally. Please contact a Wikitech bureaucrat or a steward to handle the renaming on Wikitech. —MdsShakil (talk) 05:01, 14 December 2024 (UTC)
- Done thanks. Beeblebrox (talk) 18:48, 14 December 2024 (UTC)
- Done Taken care of by EPIC. Regards, Aafi (talk) 10:16, 15 December 2024 (UTC)
- Done thanks. Beeblebrox (talk) 18:48, 14 December 2024 (UTC)
- @Just Step Sideways You had an impersonator on Wikitech who has been blocked since 2021. Since Wikitech is now a SUL (Single Unified Login) wiki, we need to locally rename the Wikitech account first, followed by yours globally. Please contact a Wikitech bureaucrat or a steward to handle the renaming on Wikitech. —MdsShakil (talk) 05:01, 14 December 2024 (UTC)
- Ok, CHU/S accepted it this time. I dunno. Just Step Sideways from this world ..... today 21:02, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
Sarah fides → Trashpanda
Status: Done
- Current username: Sarah fides (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Trashpanda (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: 11:17, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: To differentiate my WP username from my other socials. This username has no edits since creation in 2010. Michail (blah) 11:17, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
- Note:
- The _target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
- The current owner of the _target username does not have an email address specified.
- The _target user has edited since this request was filed. Unless the edit was to give permission to usurp, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
- _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 6328 undeleted edits and 448 deleted edits, for a total of 6776 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 9406 total edits on 195 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 11:26, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 18 December 2024. – DreamRimmer (talk) 11:50, 11 December 2024 (UTC)
- Done – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:05, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
GracenC → Gracen
Status: Done
- Current username: GracenC (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · _target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- _target username: Gracen (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: 21:42, 16 December 2024 (UTC)
- Reason: User:Gracen has no edits and I would prefer a shorter username. /home/gracen/ (they/them) 21:42, 16 December 2024 (UTC)
- 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 228 undeleted edits and 19 deleted edits, for a total of 247 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 251 total edits on 19 wikis. AnomieBOT⚡ 21:42, 16 December 2024 (UTC)
- On hold until 24 December 2024. Regards, Aafi (talk) 09:33, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
- Done – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:55, 24 December 2024 (UTC)