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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)

 Done--Turkmen ^talk 06:20, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

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)

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)

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)

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)

 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)

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)

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)

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)

 Done Rhlp – DreamRimmer (talk) 12:46, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

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)

• 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)

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)

@DreamRimmer: No. - FlightTime (open channel) 13:52, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done – DreamRimmer (talk) 15:48, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

Status:     On hold

• 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)