Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations: Difference between revisions

Archives
	;
Completed requests
Declined requests
	31
v; t; e;

Browse history interactively

← Previous edit Next edit →

Content deleted Content added

VisualWikitext

Inline

Revision as of 21:30, 15 December 2010

Shortcuts

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 02:25:37, 8 June 2024 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here

Current requests

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is 02:25:37, 8 June 2024 (UTC).

Click here to place your request.

November 21, 2010

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than November 29, 2010.

Tomayres → Mato

Status: On hold until 2010-12-22

Current username: Tomayres (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Mato (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: 13:49, 21 November 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I do a lot of counter-vandalism work and don't want to be identified by my real name. This is an alias I use for most internet purposes. For carification, I have a SUL under my current username which I would like changed to the new username if possible. Thank you.

Tomayres (talk) 13:49, 21 November 2010 (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 6 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. No SUL account exists for the target user (unattached accounts may exist). Requesting user has 4207 undeleted edits and 217 deleted edits, for a total of 4424 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 4453 total edits on 15 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 13:59, 21 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Have you considered the fact that you might not to be able to secure the name globally (sulutil:Mato)? You might want to interface with the hu:user:Mato, who has recently registered to see if they are willing to relinquish the name. The remaining global usages appear to be dormant. –xeno^talk 04:38, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Have left a usurp notice at hu:user:Mato's talk page, however I really don't use the other wikis at the moment and so I'm happy for a local change. Would this result in the deletion of this username from the other wikis? (this would be preferable). Tomayres (talk) 18:29, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Responding to your question: No, you would need to seek a rename on each project individually. –xeno^talk 18:30, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK, so I'd like to keep my request for the name change on enwiki if this is possible. Thank you. Tomayres (talk) 18:33, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Let's give the hu user a month to respond, and then if they are still inactive I will process it. –xeno^talk 14:49, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the update. Tomayres (talk) 16:14, 10 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

December 3, 2010

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 11, 2010.

Mirakelman → Boris Breuer

Status: Not done

Current username: Mirakelman (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Boris Breuer (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: 19:19, 3 December 2010 (UTC)
Reason: I own both accounts and want to own just the latter.

Mirakelman (talk) 19:19, 3 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

This user was created less than 6 months ago, such usernames may not be usurped. You can file another request when the username is older than 6 months.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary commonswiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 4 wikis. Requesting user has 2 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 2 total edits on 1 wiki. AnomieBOT ⚡ 19:21, 3 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Could you post from the second username verifying you own it? –xeno^talk 13:52, 6 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not done; no response. And you can simply abandon the first account and start using the second. –xeno^talk 14:52, 14 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

December 4, 2010

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 12, 2010.

Fatima Abdullahi Ibrahim → Fatima

Status: Done

Current username: Fatima Abdullahi Ibrahim (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Fatima (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: 15:05, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

Fatima Abdullahi Ibrahim (talk) 15:05, 4 December 2010 (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. No SUL account exists for the target user (unattached accounts may exist). Requesting user has 5 undeleted edits and -1 deleted edits, for a total of 4 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 5 total edits on 1 wiki. AnomieBOT ⚡ 15:10, 4 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There don't appear to be any active accounts in other projects that would hold this up, but have you considered the fact that unification will be a lengthy process that you might not be able to complete 100%? (see sulutil:Fatima). –xeno^talk 13:52, 6 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes. I choose enwiki. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fatima Abdullahi Ibrahim (talk • contribs) 15:22, 6 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done –xeno^talk (autosigned by AnomieBOT) 16:40, 13 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Max Terry → Maxwell

Status: In progress

Current username: Max Terry (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Maxwell (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: 18:26, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
Confirmation link: here
Reason: I'd prefer not to have my full name given.

Maxwell Terry (talk) 18:26, 4 December 2010 (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. No SUL account exists for the target user (unattached accounts may exist). Requesting user has 303 undeleted edits and 8 deleted edits, for a total of 311 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 311 total edits on 7 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 18:31, 4 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hm, the ru. user is active and has claim to this name, did you have another one in mind? –xeno^talk 13:52, 6 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

December 11, 2010

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 19, 2010.

Green Arrow D4 → Green Arrow

Status: In progress

Current username: Green Arrow D4 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Green Arrow (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: 08:21, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

Green Arrow ^→♥_speak.. 08:21, 11 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Reason: I wanted to create my user name like this. But i saw that it was already taken on en.wikipedia. But i found that the user has not done any edits for about 5 years now. So i am requesting a name change.

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
The target username has Wikipedia user logs entries. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
Target user has 6 undeleted edits and 3 deleted edits, for a total of 9 edits. No SUL account exists for the target user (unattached accounts may exist). Requesting user has 15 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 15 total edits on 2 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 08:28, 11 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks fine after the hold period. –xeno^talk 14:12, 11 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

December 12, 2010

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 20, 2010.

Tbockman → DrMcNinja

Status: In progress

Current username: Tbockman (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: DrMcNinja (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: 00:48, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Not realizing the consequences of account names on a public website immediately, I made an account that could be directly tied to me as a person. I would rather not have my edits and articles able to be traced backed to me personally, and therefore would like to request a username change.

DrMcNinja (talk) 00:48, 12 December 2010 (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 1 undeleted edit and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 1 total edit on 2 wikis. Requesting user has 5 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 8 total edits on 3 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 00:51, 12 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You should keep in mind that renaming the account will create a permanent log of your previous name. Thus, it may make more sense to simply create a new account. At that point, your current name can be changed to something random to lower the possibility of someone coming across your name. Note also, that username usurp requests are typically only granted to users who have been editing for several months with an established record. –xeno^talk 14:50, 14 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Токман → Tockman

Status: In progress

Current username: Токман (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Tockman (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: 20:09, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
Reason: "Tockman" account is used by me at 17 Wiki projects except English since 12/10/2009. The existing user Tockman has 2 edits only since 2007: the first one concerns his/her personal page, and the second one was considered act of vandalism. At the same time I have 1737 edits with no one block. I've sent to Tockman a letter with the next proposal: "Hello, Mr./Ms. Tockman! Hereby I apply to you with a request to usurp your account "Tockman". Since your account seems to be inactive for a lot of time while my eponymous account is active in 17 projects except the English one, I ask you to be so kind as to pass me login "Tockman" on voluntary basis. It would make a great comfort and assistance in a hard work of fulfilling and editing our common Wikipedia. Thank you in advance! Yours sincerely, Dmitry S. Tockman".

Thank you. Токман (talk) 20:09, 12 December 2010 (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 2 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary ruwiki) exists for the target user, with 1740 total edits on 17 wikis. 1 unattached account exists with this name, with 2 total edits. The local account is NOT attached. Requesting user has 7 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 9 total edits on 2 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 20:20, 12 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good for the 19th, no problems with the request. MBisanz ^talk 00:34, 13 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

December 15, 2010

Requests left here will be filled no earlier than December 23, 2010.

Asdafgysd → Fatcud

Status: In progress

Current username: Asdafgysd (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Fatcud (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: 13:21, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
Reason: Hello. I want to usurp this user. I notice there are already an usurpation request on this user. And they are blocked so I don't want to make a problem, however I would like this thankyou.

Fatima talk 13:21, 15 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
This user was created less than 6 months ago, such usernames may not be usurped. You can file another request when the username is older than 6 months.
This user is currently blocked by Beeblebrox for Revoking talk page access: inappropriate use of user talk page while blocked: Block evasion
Target user has 20 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 20 total edits on 5 wikis. Requesting user has 156 edits. AnomieBOT ⚡ 13:26, 15 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ingber → Ingber

Status: In progress

Current username: Ingber (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Ingber (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: 21:30, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

Lester Ingber 21:30, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

On http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:MergeAccount&action=submit I keep seeing: Login unification not complete! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia No accounts could be confirmed using this password. Once your login is unified, you will be able to log in to any wiki site of the Wikimedia Foundation without creating a new account Read more about unified login… The accounts named "Ingber" on each of the following sites have been automatically attached to the unified account: en.wikipedia.org meta.wikimedia.org The account "Ingber" could not be automatically confirmed as belonging to you on the following sites; most likely they have a different password from your primary account: sv.wikipedia.org

I think I got the idea: I must contact a Bureaucrat associated with sv.wikipedia.org, and I see some listed on: http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Anv%C3%A4ndare/bureaucrat

I think I am eligible to apply to "ursurp" Ingber, since on http://toolserver.org/~vvv/sulutil.php?user=Ingber I see: Users with name Ingber on Wikimedia projects SUL account status Username: Ingber User ID: 4039075 User registration: 14:42, 02 September 2009 Home wiki: enwiki Locked: no Hidden: no SUL admin (secure) • Contributions Database Project Editcount Registration date Flags Blocked SUL status enwiki(c) wikipedia 18 16:58, 26 March 2006 No home wiki metawiki(c) wikimedia 1 21:58, 14 March 2010 No autocreated svwiki(c) wikipedia 0 09:04, 31 October 2008 No unattached Home wiki: enwiki_p

The form which I think is appropriate is formidable enough, but it is in Swedish, and I haven't got a chance of doing anything?

NOTE: I tried to do this back in March 2010, and I submitted a form, but got no reply.

Can anyone at Wikipedia file this for me?

Thanks.

Lester

Lester Ingber 21:30, 15 December 2010 (UTC)