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 09:45:19, 25 April 2024 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here

Please place your request in the section for the current day, at the bottom of the list. It is currently 09:45:19, 25 April 2024 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here.

March 15, 2018

Requests left here should be addressed on or before March 23, 2018.

Anchorvale → Nigos

Status: On hold

Current username: Anchorvale (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Nigos (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: 01:44, 15 March 2018 (UTC)
Reason: I requested a rename earlier for this name, but I found out that there was already an account with this name. However, it did not make any edit. I also made the request as my current username is too close to me.

Anchorvale (talk · contribs) 01:44, 15 March 2018 (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 ruwiki) exists for the target user, with 0 total edits on 4 wikis. Requesting user has 4206 undeleted edits and 180 deleted edits, for a total of 4386 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 4981 total edits on 240 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 01:49, 15 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

On hold until Mar 21. Nihlus 22:18, 16 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

March 19, 2018

Requests left here should be addressed on or before March 27, 2018.

Cthakare → chexthakare

Status: In progress

Current username: Cthakare (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Chexthakare (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: 11:55, 19 March 2018 (UTC)
Reason: I AM USING THIS USERNAME EVERYWHERE, AND IT IS USEFULL TO THE PEOPLE TO FIND ME HERE

chexthakare 11:55, 19 March 2018 (UTC)

Clerk note: ~~The requested username "TARGET chexthakare" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead.~~ AnomieBOT ⚡ 12:02, 19 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username "Chexthakare" is not registered. Please see WP:CHU/S instead. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 12:10, 27 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Itsunihere → Uni

Status: In progress

Current username: Itsunihere (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Uni (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: 22:15, 19 March 2018 (UTC)
Reason: it is a simpler and shorter username to remember and see. Also, the old account is currently blocked indefinitely. Thank you!

uni (talk) 22:15, 19 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username "Uni" 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 ⚡ 22:24, 19 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

March 24, 2018

Requests left here should be addressed on or before April 1, 2018.

Iamincollege → Evan Church

Status: In progress

Current username: Iamincollege (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Evan Church (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: 05:36, 24 March 2018 (UTC)
Reason: My given name is Evan Church, and the current user has never been active from what I can tell. My current username is outdated as I graduated years ago. If I am not able to use this username, perhaps LackofForesight is available. /s

Iamincollege (talk) 05:36, 24 March 2018 (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.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 4 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 4 total edits on 1 wiki. Requesting user has 29 undeleted edits and 4 deleted edits, for a total of 33 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 34 total edits on 18 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 05:42, 24 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

March 25, 2018

Requests left here should be addressed on or before April 2, 2018.

JakeKaplow → Jake

Status: In progress

Current username: JakeKaplow (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Jake (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, 25 March 2018 (UTC)
Reason: My name is Jake, and I'd rather no longer use my last name in my username. The user Jake was blocked eight years ago, has no confirmed email address, and its user page was deleted thirteen years ago in 2005. I think this qualifies as an inactive user whom I can usurp.

Jake (talk) 03:34, 25 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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.
This user is currently blocked by Zzuuzz for [[WP:Vandalism|Vandalism]]
Target user has 63 undeleted edits and 8 deleted edits, for a total of 71 edits. An SUL account (primary nowiki) exists for the target user, with 303 total edits on 17 wikis. Requesting user has 37 undeleted edits and 8 deleted edits, for a total of 45 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 45 total edits on 18 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 03:43, 25 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

March 27, 2018

Requests left here should be addressed on or before April 4, 2018.

Sportspundti → sportspundit

Status: In progress

Current username: Sportspundti (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Sportspundit (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: 09:51, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Reason: misspelt original username

Sportspundti (talk) 09:51, 27 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

This user has made contributions on another Wikimedia project (commonswiki), 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 4 total edits on 5 wikis. Requesting user has 8 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 8 total edits on 4 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 12:57, 27 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Jflory7 → Jwf

Status: In progress

Current username: Jflory7 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Jwf (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: 10:44, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
Reason: 'jwf' is my initials and my Freenode IRC nick, so this change brings my Wikipedia username in sync with my IRC nick for consistency.

Jflory7 (talk) 10:44, 27 March 2018 (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 54 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 123 total edits on 17 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 10:51, 27 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]