Steward requests/Username changes/2018-12

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Shreyasminocha

Not done Shreyasminocha, Due to technical limitations first letter always remains uppercase. But you can use template {{lowercase}} to display it lowercase on userpage. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:51, 6 December 2018 (UTC)

Shreyasminocha

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:44, 6 December 2018 (UTC)

Emrahguzeltas

Done —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 16:45, 13 December 2018 (UTC)

Hüseyn706

Not done Renamed few hours ago. Please wait for next renaming. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 13:19, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

FourBard

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:14, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

Hüseyn Samir

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 10:23, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

Codyzzle34

@Codyzzle34: As you have said the other account (Cody.figler) belongs to you, so now, would you like to renamed to Cody.Figler or Cody.figler? If you want to renamed to Cody.figler, please sign below this comments using that account. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:05, 11 December 2018 (UTC)

@1997kB: Cody.Figler Would be best. Thank you so much! --Codyzzle34 (talk) 15:53, 13 December 2018 (UTC)

Cody.figler (talk) 21:10, 15 December 2018 (UTC)I confirm, this is my alternate.Cody.figler (talk) 21:10, 15 December 2018 (UTC)

Done Renamed to "Cody.Figler". Regards, —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 20:41, 15 December 2018 (UTC)

屈原蟲

 On hold until December 14. Nihlus 07:52, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

@屈原蟲: Just to verify, are sure you want the username 蟲蟲飛? Nihlus 12:11, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

@Nihlus:Yes,I am sure want the username 蟲蟲飛. Could you help me to change?--屈原蟲（talk） 12:59, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

@屈原蟲: It appears the simplified version of the name is already taken 虫虫飞. Is there another name you would like? Nihlus 13:03, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

@Nihlus:Since simplified version虫虫飞have no contribution for many years, but I like the username 蟲蟲飛 very much, could use this user name？I have no idea to have another name since all names i could think are already takend--屈原蟲（talk） 13:09, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

@屈原蟲: If the name already exists, we need to wait a full month in order to give the account holder a chance to respond if they would like to keep their name. We can wait for that, or you can pick a name that is not currently in use to be processed now. Nihlus 13:11, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

@Nihlus:I can wait. Thank you for your help!--屈原蟲（talk） 13:13, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

@蟲蟲飛: Done. Nevermind, I just went ahead and processed it for you. Let me know if you need anything else. Nihlus 13:22, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

This is not the place to discuss this. Nihlus 16:07, 15 November 2018 (UTC)
The following discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it.
Such a forum shopping... [1] Anyway, I don't think it is a good idea to rename it without usurpation beforehand. --J.Wong 01:56, 15 November 2018 (UTC) The traditional one and simpified one should be considered as one username. --J.Wong 02:00, 15 November 2018 (UTC) It's not forum shopping when zh:Wikipedia:更改用户名 advises them to come here when they want a name that currently exists, which is what they were originally wanting. Further, there is not policy establishing the two to be the same username as far as I know. Regardless, if the simplified version had been active, I would have taken a different route, but it isn't. Nihlus 02:31, 15 November 2018 (UTC) @Wong128hk and Nihlus:a quick clarification on how will pings work, if I ping the simplified version, will this user get the ping. As the user is a patroller as well as rollbacker, I'm afraid that there might be cases where new users will need to ping them and the ping may not work. The reason is that for Chinese projects, we have a language converter which converts based on language preferences, so the simplified version is what I see on Wikipedia but that user name belongs to other another account and it's confusing. Thanks.--Cohaf (talk) 03:27, 15 November 2018 (UTC) @Cohaf:it won’t. 燃灯 (talk) 03:43, 15 November 2018 (UTC) so can I propose a merger (locally since the simplified one isn't attached globally) of the account or move the original account to somewhere else and allow there to be only one account. This really should be done via usurpation.--Cohaf (talk) 03:48, 15 November 2018 (UTC) So after the usurpation will it ping them by pinging simplified one? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:54, 15 November 2018 (UTC) @1997kB:should be the case as the now previous User name is in traditional form but yet when I ping them using simplified it works. --Cohaf (talk) 03:57, 15 November 2018 (UTC) This is a confusing situation, but this rename was possible because software treat them as two different username and so I don't think pinging one will ping other one. Also local merge will not solve this since they can't have different username on simplified wiki, so basically copy pasting the traditional one gonna ping them on simplified. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 04:31, 15 November 2018 (UTC) problem is that the user name will display as simplified on simplified version. This is due to the complexities of the Chinese language. complex situation indeed --Cohaf (talk) 04:36, 15 November 2018 (UTC) There's no issue doing usurpation since that simplified account is inactive, but I doubt it's gonna solve the problem. Also I don't see any difference of username on their simplified wiki user page. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 05:28, 15 November 2018 (UTC) I guess I will raise something in next year community wishlist regarding pings. --Cohaf (talk) 05:34, 15 November 2018 (UTC) Have you finished, fellas? Why don't we close this discussion and get stuff archived? --Super Wang on zhwiki (Share your opinions) 08:10, 15 November 2018 (UTC) No one refer the user to here, ok? Whether the user able to receive ping is not the main problem. The main problem is that to complete this renaming process, the global renamer must override the antispoof system. So, what is the purpose of having antispoof system? While most of the accounts with Chinese name are used in Chinese Wikipedia, we don't want to see there are two 蟲蟲飛 (lit. Insect insect fly) "flying around". How can we guarantee that the account with the simplified username will not be "re-active" in the future? We can if we give out a notification and complete the usurpation. Why don't just wait for a month, but to break the system? Again, please do not override the antispoof system in such a scenario, no matter the account active or not. The traditional one and simplified one should be considered as one account. Just the same requirement from the antispoof system. It is to minimize the risk of causing confusion and to aviod any complication it may caused. Thank you.--J.Wong 14:32, 15 November 2018 (UTC) @Wong128hk: You will need to change policy to reflect that. Nihlus 15:07, 15 November 2018 (UTC) Nope. Just to require all the global renamers follow the requirements from the antispoof system just like other users who do not have the premission to override antispoof and do not override the antispoof system easily. This is no need to change any policy. --J.Wong 15:47, 15 November 2018 (UTC) @Wong128hk: There are many times anti-spoof is overridden. If you wish to prohibit renames that match traditional Chinese names or their simplified counterparts and vice-versa, then you will need to start a discussion somewhere else. Nihlus 16:06, 15 November 2018 (UTC)

It is now even caused a difficulty to access the userpage of the account with simpified one on zh.wiki. Anyway, I will usurp the account after one month, no matter the status. I am here to make a record only. --J.Wong 16:20, 15 November 2018 (UTC)

 On hold Until 15 December. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:33, 17 November 2018 (UTC)

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 04:33, 15 December 2018 (UTC)

Hüseyn706

Not done Please refrain from making repeated requests. As I mentioned in last request, you were renamed today and will have to wait 6 months before next and last renaming. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 17:16, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

• 1997kB Please, change my name please-- Hüseyn706 (talk) 17:29, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

Maisondesbatisseurs

Maisondesbatisseurs, the requested username is promotional. Use of a company, group, or organization as a username is not permitted under the English Wikipedia username policy. Please pick a new name. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 22:34, 6 December 2018 (UTC)

@Maisondesbatisseurs: Apologies, but such usernames are not allowed, so please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:59, 13 December 2018 (UTC)

Remember usernames are acceptable if they contain a company or group name but are clearly intended to denote an individual person, such as "Mark at WidgetsUSA", "Jack Smith at the XY Foundation", "WidgetFan87", etc. So maybe you wanna consider something like that. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:26, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

Thank you for the advice! Maisondesbatisseurs (talk) 15:46, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

@Maisondesbatisseurs: So can we close the request or you still want to be renamed? If yes, then please reply with your new username choice. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:19, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

Yes we can close if you don't mind. Maisondesbatisseurs (talk) 13:34, 17 December 2018 (UTC)

Request withdrawn ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:51, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

Godric ki Kothri

@Godric ki Kothri: The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames: Prong, P.rong and P'rong. Please choose another one. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 05:57, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

@1997kB: Okay no problem, can you consider the username "Prong$31".--Godric ki Kothri (talk) 08:39, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 08:44, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Miraburation

• I prove @Miraburu is my main account.--Miraburation (talk) 09:47, 28 December 2018 (UTC)

@Miraburation and Miraburu: You want to rename Miraburation to みらぶる or Miraburu to みらぶる? ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:28, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

I'm sorry, Miraburation to みらぶる prease.--Miraburu (talk) 04:37, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 04:48, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Thank you!--Miraburu (talk) 09:51, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Bepkoyt

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:25, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

UU

Of course not done. Active user with more than 11K edits! how "does not have big contributions"?! --Alaa :)..! 17:30, 1 December 2018 (UTC)

SoheiMajin Gotenks

 On hold until December 4th. Nihlus 19:30, 4 November 2018 (UTC)

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 11:31, 4 December 2018 (UTC)

Zola~enwiki

@Zola~enwiki: Zola accounts has ~100 edits which is barrier to usurption, so please choose another username. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:56, 30 November 2018 (UTC)

@Keegan (WMF): Looks like it has been discussed before. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:15, 30 November 2018 (UTC)

@Keegan (WMF): @1997kB:The username is no longer being used by this person, and since I was the original owner I would like it back. I do not think this is unreasonable as the name was taken from me under protest after having had it for over 12 years. — The preceding unsigned comment was added by Zola~enwiki (talk)

@Keegan (WMF): @1997kB: @Alaa: Excuse me, but there is nothing in the terms of service that say you "should" have a certain number of edits. This is the problem. You took away my username despite my protests. I have not logged in or edited since that day except to check my username recently. I was completely disgusted with you over your decision. Now the person you gave my username to has abandoned it after all that hassle. It is not unreasonable to ask for it back, and since I did nothing wrong, I don't see as I should have to jump through hoops to get the name back. Ironically, the reason I ended up looking at the username is because you reminded me of the whole sad situation because you emailed me to ask me for money! I would like my original username back, please. You were able to arbitrarily decide to remove it, and I am certain you can arbitrarily decide to return it.184.15.231.215 01:25, 2 December 2018 (UTC)

It's up to the discretion of the renamers, and we have declined this request. Nihlus 08:27, 2 December 2018 (UTC)

@Keegan (WMF): @1997kB: @Alaa:@Nihlus: And that is exactly the problem. You have to make this into a big argument and enormous hassle when you could have simply said "Yes, given that it still matters to you so much, you can have your username back". You can still do it. I didn't do anything wrong to cause me to lose my username, and it is not unreasonable that I want it back given that the person you gave it to abandoned it. I should not be jumping through hoops like this. You thought the gentleman in question should have the username. As it turned out, it was a mistake as he quit after just a few years. I had the username longer than he did, I edited with it for more than 12 years, so it is only fair to return it to me. Zola~enwiki (talk) 03:47, 3 December 2018 (UTC)

…and squandered all opportunities to upgrade an en.Wikipedia account to CentralAuth offered for goddamn almost three years since its deployment in May, 2008. Despite advertising yourself as a Web expert. What a pity! Incnis Mrsi (talk) 09:36, 4 December 2018 (UTC)

@Keegan (WMF): @1997kB: @Alaa:@Nihlus: @Incnis Mrsi: What a pity that you now show that you really don't have any reason not to return the username to me other than personal dislike. I have always been polite to all of you despite refusing to give up the request and I have not indulged in personal attacks. I again ask you to put aside the rancor and return my username to me. The reason for this is because I never wanted to give it up and the person you gave it to abandoned it. This is not an unreasonable request and I think it's extremely wrong of you to act like I did/am doing something awful other than annoying you a little. I am sure you can find many examples of people who act far worse than I do for less reason, and when the username is returned I intend to quietly resume my ordinary Wikipedia activities with no further issue. Zola~enwiki (talk)

For me, no usurpation possible: both accounts are not enough active, they have a little more than one hundred contributions and the last contribution has 4 years for both accounts. It is not needed to usurp the name. If the Zola~enwiki were very active with a lot of contributions, it could be accepted, but in this condition, for me it is not necessary (acceptable...). ©éréales Kille® ☺ 14:06, 5 December 2018 (UTC)

First of all, please stop pinging a growing list of users as that is not going to help your case. Secondly, we have already told you that this will not be processed. Please drop it and move on to something else or pick a different name that is not chosen. Nihlus 17:42, 5 December 2018 (UTC)

Not done Less than 400 edits = No usurpation. You should have more than 400 edits --Alaa :)..! 17:33, 1 December 2018 (UTC)

WelpThatWorked

WelpThatWorked, unfortunately it appears that you have registered your account only two hours ago and have made only 4 edits total. We only grant usurpations to established users, typically those who have around 400 edits. As such, you are not eligible for usurpation at this time. —k6ka 🍁 (Talk · Contributions) 22:30, 6 December 2018 (UTC)

Munja12

FTR: Discussed here. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:38, 6 December 2018 (UTC)

Done and Munja I am not steward. :P ‐‐1997kB (talk) 15:47, 6 December 2018 (UTC)

Thanks man :D --Munja (talk) 15:48, 6 December 2018 (UTC)

Massimo Telò

 On hold until December 14. Nihlus 09:58, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

Doing... ‐‐1997kB (talk) 09:10, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

Done The progress. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 09:13, 14 December 2018 (UTC)

Morgan Ginsberg

 On hold Until 18 December. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 09:55, 19 November 2018 (UTC)

Doing... ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:30, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 02:46, 18 December 2018 (UTC)

Esther1888

Not done As it will not work (dicussing with user in IRC help channel). ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:04, 22 December 2018 (UTC)

AdiDeWitt

 On hold Untill 23 December. ‐‐1997kB (talk) 16:14, 23 November 2018 (UTC)

Done ‐‐1997kB (talk) 03:29, 23 December 2018 (UTC)