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 13:30:02, 28 April 2024 (UTC) (Update).

Place your request here

March 15, 2019

Requests left here should be addressed on or before March 23, 2019.

Spookybrewer → Oof

Status: Not done

Current username: Spookybrewer (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Oof (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: 16:49, 15 March 2019 (UTC)
Reason: It sounds like a nice name with some comedic aspect, + it basically is inactive and is a commonly used "Slang word", so I might as well take it... spookybrew yeet 16:49, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

Clerk note: The requested username "Oof" 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 ⚡ 16:49, 15 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Not done try m:SRUC –xeno^talk 01:04, 16 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

March 27, 2019

Requests left here should be addressed on or before April 4, 2019.

Lord Urjit → Urjit Khatua

Status: In progress

Current username: Lord Urjit (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Urjit Khatua (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: 11:32, 27 March 2019 (UTC)
Reason: I created that account, used it for a day, did not make any edits, and the forgot about it. Now I would like to take that username. Lord Urjit (talk) 11:32, 27 March 2019 (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 4 wikis. Requesting user has 31 undeleted edits and 1 deleted edit, for a total of 32 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 34 total edits on 5 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 11:32, 27 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Lord Urjit can you confirm with an edit from the other account ? –xeno^talk 18:06, 27 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

April 8, 2019

Requests left here should be addressed on or before April 16, 2019.

Arbitration Bot → ArbClerkBot

Status: Done

Current username: Arbitration Bot (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: ArbClerkBot (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: 00:39, 8 April 2019 (UTC)
Reason: New bot to assist the arb clerks perform automated tasks. I would like to usurp this name if possible before applying at BRFA. Target has 0 edits and has never been approved as a bot. Bradv🍁 00:39, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username meets the requirements for usurpation.
The current owner of the target username has an email address set.
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 0 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 14 total edits on 4 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 00:46, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Brandon: since you own the account ClerkBot, would like to know if you have any objection to this usurpation request? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 01:37, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Following discussion, we've decided to go with the name User:ArbClerkBot instead, which does not require a usurp. This request can be cancelled. Thank you. Bradv🍁 04:26, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@Bradv: Would you like rename it to ArbClerkBot or you gonna create new account? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 04:33, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@1997kB: Sure, please do. Thanks! Bradv🍁 04:36, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! Bradv🍁 04:43, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) (autosigned by AnomieBOT) 04:38, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

The Duke of Nonsense → The Odyssey

Status: Not done

Current username: The Duke of Nonsense (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: The Odyssey (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: 20:42, 8 April 2019 (UTC)
Reason: I know that they said that I can't rename right now. But I don't get the logic behind that. Since one of the person that told me I couldn't rename: User:1997kB, he said back in July 2018, that I was "welcome to come back after six months". And since that was nearly a year ago, I'd think I could rename at least one more time. I know this sounds hard to believe, but I swear this will be my last rename. The only reason I'm renaming is just that my name is stupid, and this one is more serious. And thus, I can get taken more seriously. Thank you. The Duke 20:42, 8 April 2019 (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 3308 undeleted edits and 987 deleted edits, for a total of 4295 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 4418 total edits on 33 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 20:47, 8 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Not done You already know why. Please do not continue to make repeated requests. Nihlus 04:11, 9 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

April 9, 2019

Requests left here should be addressed on or before April 17, 2019.

Denverjeffrey → Jeffrey Beall

Status: In progress

Current username: Denverjeffrey (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Jeffrey Beall (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: 01:02, 9 April 2019 (UTC)
Reason: I don't live in Denver anymore and wish to remove "Denver" from my username.

I see that someone created an account using my requested username in 2016 but was quickly blocked. This is my real name and I prefer to use it over a non-real name. I have been using my real name in my signature for some time now. Jeffrey Beall (talk) 01:02, 9 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

The target username has made edits to Wikipedia. Due to licensing concerns, this may be a barrier to usurpation.
This user is currently blocked by Edgar181 for Violations of the [[WP:Biographies of living persons|Biographies of living persons]] policy
Target user has 1 undeleted edit and 1 deleted edit, for a total of 2 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the target user, with 2 total edits on 4 wikis. Requesting user has 8935 undeleted edits and 96 deleted edits, for a total of 9031 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 21445 total edits on 102 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 01:06, 9 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Lawtheagoraphobic → Kitcat

Status: Not done

Current username: Lawtheagoraphobic (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Target username: Kitcat (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: 12:57, 9 April 2019 (UTC)
Reason: This requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped and I'm tired to used the same name, desire to move from the old edits on and make different kind of edits and being more talkactive on Talk Pages of the WP Articles. Lawtheagoraphobic (talk) 12:57, 9 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Note:

This user has made contributions on another Wikimedia project (jawiki), this may be a barrier to usurpation.
Target user has 0 undeleted edits and 0 deleted edits. An SUL account (primary jawiki) exists for the target user, with 28 total edits on 17 wikis. Requesting user has 480 undeleted edits and 78 deleted edits, for a total of 558 edits. An SUL account (primary enwiki) exists for the requesting user, with 566 total edits on 15 wikis. AnomieBOT ⚡ 18:23, 9 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Not done as there are attachments on other projects. You could try m:SRUC. –xeno^talk 18:58, 9 April 2019 (UTC)[reply]