MarioWiki:Changing username/Archive 11

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The wiki software allows bureaucrats to change any user account to a new name, as long as it's not already in-use by someone else.

All edits made by the user will be changed in the edit history to reflect the change. However, this feature has been somewhat abused in the past, so there are some limits:

  • Users must be registered for at least three months to be eligible for a rename.
  • Each user must wait one year between renames (user rename log). However, changing and then reversing the change is allowed once. For example, going from Alpha to Beta and back to Alpha is allowed, but you would need to wait a year if you want to change to something else.
  • We will not consider requests for names which include symbols, accented letters, foreign alphabets, or other specialized characters which could be an inconvenience to type on a regular keyboard.
  • If the name you want is already being used by a short-lived account that has been completely inactive for years, and provided you have a good reason for wanting the name (e.g. it's your established nickname on the forums), you may directly contact a bureaucrat to see if the original account can be renamed, making the name available for you instead. However, if the account in question has made any legitimate mainspace edits (i.e. non-vandalism contributions), it will not be considered.
  • Note that once a rename is completed, your old username is released back into the pool of available usernames and will be obtainable by others (by way of both new user registration and rename). Abandoned usernames which are of major significance to the wiki community may be reserved at the discretion of the wiki staff.
  • All requests go at the bottom of this page, not on the user talk pages of bureaucrats.

Previous renames are archived: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

Instructions

  1. Create a new subsection at the bottom of the page using this syntax: === CurrentName to NewName ===
  2. Below this, use {{rename user}} and put both your current and desired names (both case-sensitive), using this format: {{rename user|CurrentName|NewName}}
  3. Leave a comment as to why you want the change after the template and then save the page.
  4. Bureaucrats will check this page regularly and if accepted can use the "Rename" link on the top-right corner of each section to directly change the username and move all userspace pages.
  5. The bureaucrat will say whether the name change is accepted or rejected in each section, and if rejected, why (such as already being given a name change over the preceding 12 months).

Requests

GSYoshi to J-Luigi

Rename

GSYoshi (talk) J-Luigi (talk)
Approved

My trademark around the internet is having my name begin with J-, so I think I'd like to bring that here. Also you might have heard that I like Luigi a lot lately, so I'm going with J-Luigi.

Also first request off this archive, so that's notable I guess. JLuigi.pngJ-Luigi (talk) 19:44, 16 June 2017 (EDT)

The Koopa Bro. to Shy Guy on Wheels

Rename

The Koopa Bro. (talk) Shy Guy on Wheels (talk)
Approved

This is name I use on the forums, and the name I'm most often referred to, so I'd like switch to it.
Shy Guy on WheelsSGoW sig.png(T|C|S) 13:46, 18 June 2017 (EDT)

Marshal Dan Troop to Chester Alan Arthur

Rename

Marshal Dan Troop (talk) Chester Alan Arthur (talk)
Approved

Koopas lost shell to Koops

Rename

Koopas lost shell (talk) Koops (talk)
Rejected

Koops is my forum username, and everyone knows me under it. Koopas lost shell has become an obscure name, I want to change it.Koopas lost shell Green Shell in Mario Kart 8 04:31, 10 July 2017 (EDT)

I'm very sorry, but that username is already registered and has made legitimate edits. You'll have to choose another name.
'Shroom Spotlight Shokora (talk · edits) 17:48, 10 July 2017 (EDT)


I see. Should I suggest that other name right here, or do I create a new section for it? Koopas lost shell Green Shell in Mario Kart 8 07:32, 11 July 2017 (EDT)

Best create a new section.
'Shroom Spotlight Shokora (talk · edits) 08:00, 11 July 2017 (EDT)

Koopas lost shell to ManKoops

Rename

Koopas lost shell (talk) ManKoops (talk)
Approved

So I've decided I would still have a username with Koops in it. Is that good? Koopas lost shell Green Shell in Mario Kart 8 01:11, 14 July 2017 (EDT)

SuperYoshiBros to Waluigi Time

Rename

SuperYoshiBros (talk) Waluigi Time (talk)
Approved

I don't really like my old name anymore, and Waluigi is my favorite character now. --Waluigi's head icon in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Too Bad! Waluigi Time! 17:15, 18 August 2017 (EDT)

Rpg gamer to Mister Apple

Rename

Rpg gamer (talk) Mister Apple (talk)
Approved

Mister Apple is my forum account, and my name throughout the internet. The name Rpg gamer was made a while ago, and I'd like to distance myself from myself back then. Artwork of Mallow from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. RPGGAMERArtwork of Luigi from Super Paper Mario.'I HAVE RPG'Fawful laughing in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. 16:56, 21 August 2017 (EDT)

Skuchi037 to lcrossmk8

Rename

Skuchi037 (talk) lcrossmk8 (talk)
Rejected

lcrossmk8 is my main name across the Internet on such places as YouTube, GameFAQs, and more...except here. Since I work here mainly, I'd like to be called lcrossmk8 to fit with my other names. Lcrossmk8 (talk) 17:22, 21 August 2017 (EDT)

Blocked users do not get name changes: please re-request when after your block expires.
'Shroom Spotlight Shokora (talk · edits)

Chocolate Mario to Drago

Rename

Chocolate Mario (talk) Drago (talk)
Approved

Matches my username on other NIWA wikis. Chocolate Mario 13:16, 29 August 2017 (EDT)

FebruaryDracaena to Mashabely

Rename

FebruaryDracaena (talk) Mashabely (talk)
Approved

My current one is too long, and mashabely at least fits my forum username, and you have to have them match according to the rules. --FebruaryDracaena (talk) 03:30, 2 September 2017 (EDT)

3D Player 2010 to 3D Player 2007

Rename

3D Player 2010 (talk) 3D Player 2007 (talk)
Unapproved

3D Player 2007 to 3D Player 2010

Rename

3D Player 2007 (talk) 3D Player 2010 (talk)
Unapproved

using both my name changes for the year to get a redirect please. 3D Player 2010 13:40, 4 September 2017 (EDT)