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:::Agree with Useight. Calling a god supreme is usually not offensive to people who follow this god but might be to everyone else. Regards '''[[User:SoWhy|<span style="font-variant:small-caps; color: #AC0000">So</span>]][[User talk:SoWhy|<span style="font-variant:small-caps; color: #35628F">Why</span>]]''' 21:01, 18 July 2009 (UTC) |
:::Agree with Useight. Calling a god supreme is usually not offensive to people who follow this god but might be to everyone else. Regards '''[[User:SoWhy|<span style="font-variant:small-caps; color: #AC0000">So</span>]][[User talk:SoWhy|<span style="font-variant:small-caps; color: #35628F">Why</span>]]''' 21:01, 18 July 2009 (UTC) |
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::::I never specified ''which'' particular religion would be offended, or that there'd be only one offended group. ;) [[User:EVula|EVula]] <span style="color: #999;">// [[User talk:EVula|talk]] // [[User:EVula/admin|<span style="color: #366;">☯</span>]] //</span> 22:23, 18 July 2009 (UTC) |
::::I never specified ''which'' particular religion would be offended, or that there'd be only one offended group. ;) [[User:EVula|EVula]] <span style="color: #999;">// [[User talk:EVula|talk]] // [[User:EVula/admin|<span style="color: #366;">☯</span>]] //</span> 22:23, 18 July 2009 (UTC) |
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:::::I strongly object to approving Supreme Deliciousness's name change to Supreme Allah. This would be grossly offensive and tantamount to blasphemy! --[[User:Arab Cowboy|Arab Cowboy]] ([[User talk:Arab Cowboy|talk]]) 11:27, 19 July 2009 (UTC) |
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Current requests
WETDesign → Fernanda Andrade
- Current name: WETDesign (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Fernanda Andrade (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming.conflict with current name. WETDesign (talk) 17:41, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 17:42, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: If the target username is your real name, are you aware of the potential consequences associated with revealing your identity? –Juliancolton | Talk 20:10, 7 July 2009 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: Please leave this open a little longer, fellow Crats. I'll nudge the user to return here. --Dweller (talk) 11:05, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
- Should there be no response, would the default position be to carry out the rename? –Juliancolton | Talk 02:41, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: User seems to have discontinued editing with this username. If no reply by the weekend, I propose we mark it not done, as the name change is not privacy-related. --Dweller (talk) 11:09, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
Sahin → NEW
- Current name: Sahin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Please fill out this template correctly, replacing NEW with your requested username.
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: I dont want to be seen. Vogut (talk) 13:44, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 13:45, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: We cannot erase usernames. if you plan on editing wikipedia under a new name, tag this one as {{retired}} and abandon it. If you plan on never editing wikipedia again, you may request that we check if we can implement the m:Right to Vanish. -- Avi (talk) 13:51, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: I am puzzled by this request. Has it already been fulfilled? --Dweller (talk) 14:41, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
bethandrob → Robert Evenden
- Current name: Bethandrob (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Robert Evenden (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Bethandrob (talk) 04:40, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 04:42, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Please provide a reason for renaming. -- Sk8er5000 (talk) 04:45, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? -- Sk8er5000 (talk) 04:45, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
Linczone → DeeGee
- Current name: Linczone (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: DeeGee (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Returning from a long break from editing and current username is the name of an old website that I no longer have anything to do with. LinczoneTalk/Watch 17:01, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Although the requested username exists, the user has not made any contributions to Wikipedia. Therefore, you can place a request to usurp the username at WP:USURP. 91.198.174.201 (talk) 17:03, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. -- Sk8er5000 (talk) 01:32, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: Will leave user a message. --Dweller (talk) 11:24, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
Interestedinfairness → Dardani
- Current name: Interestedinfairness (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Dardani (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason:Current username does not suit the climate at Kosovo related articles. Sock puppets opened with names mocking my own "Mr.neutral" "Balancedview" etc,--- Interestedinfairness (talk) 12:10, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
If you choose to request usurpation, please note that the name exists independently on de- and sq-wiki as well as commons, which will mean a new SUL with this name will require requests for usurpation on those wikis as well. Regards SoWhy 07:21, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
Jjkkcc48 → Jjkkcc48
- Current name: Jjkkcc48 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Jjkkcc48 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: 3 The reason I am requesting this change is that I no longer use the upper case J. My net presence is jjkkcc48, my initials and year of birth. So far it has worked every where.
Thanks for reading this, John Jjkkcc48 (talk) 05:27, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. SoxBot (talk) 05:30, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The requested username is the same as your current name, aside from the first letter being in lowercase. Due to technical limitations, usernames must start with an uppercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference. SoWhy 06:24, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
Fecurt → Frank.e.curtis
- Current name: Fecurt (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Frank.e.curtis (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Personal preference. Fecurt (talk) 19:45, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 19:49, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? SoWhy 07:08, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
Puptonator → I8A4RE
- Current name: Puptonator (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: I8A4RE (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Too close to another user name and can be confused. Puptonator (talk) 03:47, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 03:51, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: You mention that you'd like a unique username, but "I8A4RE" is similar to the existing username "I8ASHOE". Could you pick a more unique name, preferably one that isn't a seemingly random collection of numbers and letters? EVula // talk // ☯ // 16:53, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
SkyCaptain → DavidBethune
- Current name: SkyCaptain (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: DavidBethune (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Moving from pseudonym to my real name. SkyCaptain (talk) 13:07, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 13:09, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? SoWhy 13:30, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
Zylian → Zylian
- Current name: Zylian (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Zylian (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Zylian (talk) 07:47, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and it has edits, deleted edits, and/or log edits. Requesting user has 1 edit, to this page only. SoxBot (talk) 08:11, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: The requested username is the same as your current name, aside from the first letter being in lowercase. Due to technical limitations, usernames must start with an uppercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference. --Dweller (talk) 11:07, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
Frenchartist → ChristopherBeau
- Current name: Frenchartist (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: ChristopherBeau (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: I would like my page to look like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChristopherBeau. Frenchartist (talk) 23:25, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 23:27, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: Performing a rename will not automatically create an article about you. Furthermore, your only contribution as been to create a spamish userpage, so I'm hesitant to perform this rename. EVula // talk // ☯ // 01:38, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
Supreme Deliciousness → Supreme Allah
- Current name: Supreme Deliciousness (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Supreme Allah (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: This is what I want my username to be. Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 11:19, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 11:21, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- Not done Pick a username that wouldn't be grossly offensive to a particular religion. EVula // talk // ☯ // 17:37, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- Bureaucrat note: I fully support EVula's decision on this matter. Kingturtle (talk) 20:12, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: As do I. –Juliancolton | Talk 20:13, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- admins please, there is nothing insulting about it, Allah means God, nothing else. Many people have Allah: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AListUsers&username=Allah&group=&limit=50 And many people have God: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AListUsers&username=God&group=&limit=50 The fact that you have allowed so many people to have it, and now not me? Is this fair? Please reconsider. --Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 20:25, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The argument that the existence of similar usernames indicates that this username should be permitted is a logical fallacy. Also summed up, albeit in an article-related fashion, at WP:OSE. I agree with the decision not to perform this rename; however, my take is kind of the opposite of EVula's: the username would more offensive to those who do not subscribe to a particular religion. Useight (talk) 20:52, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- Agree with Useight. Calling a god supreme is usually not offensive to people who follow this god but might be to everyone else. Regards SoWhy 21:01, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- I never specified which particular religion would be offended, or that there'd be only one offended group. ;) EVula // talk // ☯ // 22:23, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- Agree with Useight. Calling a god supreme is usually not offensive to people who follow this god but might be to everyone else. Regards SoWhy 21:01, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: The argument that the existence of similar usernames indicates that this username should be permitted is a logical fallacy. Also summed up, albeit in an article-related fashion, at WP:OSE. I agree with the decision not to perform this rename; however, my take is kind of the opposite of EVula's: the username would more offensive to those who do not subscribe to a particular religion. Useight (talk) 20:52, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
- I strongly object to approving Supreme Deliciousness's name change to Supreme Allah. This would be grossly offensive and tantamount to blasphemy! --Arab Cowboy (talk) 11:27, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
Bloodedjewel → 1234567891
- Current name: Bloodedjewel (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: 1234567891 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Don't use, so I don't want my common user-name to appear on this site. Thank-you. Bloodedjewel (talk) 03:04, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Target username exists, and while it has no edits, the user requesting it is too new to usurp an account. SoxBot (talk) 03:06, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
Cinemalumiere → Cinemalu
- Current name: Cinemalumiere (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Cinemalu (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: inappropriate name Cinemalumiere (talk) 06:43, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 06:45, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
- I think that perhaps a username entirely different from your current one would be for the best. In addition, please note that your username is a secondary problem; the main one is that you're linking to this site inappropriately, given your username. —Anonymous DissidentTalk 06:49, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
IEFPublicAffairs → SimonStoddart
- Current name: IEFPublicAffairs (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: SimonStoddart (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Administrator requested me to do so following acceptance of unblock appeal. IEFPublicAffairs (talk) 09:51, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 09:54, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
- Clerk note: Are you aware of (and comfortable with) the potential implications associated with using a real name? SoWhy 10:23, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
Sardaka → Clytemnestra
- Current name: Sardaka (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: Clytemnestra (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Am being stalked. Sardaka (talk) 10:16, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and a problem(s) was found. Although the requested username exists, the user has not made any contributions to Wikipedia. Therefore, you can place a request to usurp the username at WP:USURP. SoxBot (talk) 10:18, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
Boltonian → HLE-1
- Current name: Boltonian (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: HLE-1 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Registered a couple usernames and I would have liked they were merged but its not possible. I intend to use HLE from now on and would like Boltonian changed to HLE-1 which will redirect to HLE. Boltonian (talk) 10:26, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 10:27, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
Horwicher → HLE-2
- Current name: Horwicher (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
- Requested name: HLE-2 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
- Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
- For global renamer: rename user
- Reason: Registered a couple usernames and I would have liked they were merged but its not possible. I intend to use HLE from now on and would like Horwicher changed to HLE-1 which will redirect to HLE. Horwicher (talk) 10:28, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
- SoxBot has evaluated this request, and renaming appears to be possible. SoxBot (talk) 10:30, 19 July 2009 (UTC)