MarioWiki:Changing username/Archive 10

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. Exceptions may be granted for minor tweaks to correct registration errors. 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, 12.

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

Kibago to Hitokage

I wanted a name change to "Charmander" a couple months ago, but it didn't work out because that name is already in use. "Kibago" was kind of a quickfix solution, but it's rather dumb. People will think me a weirdo for being named Kibago when I have a charmander avatar, rather than naturally coming to the conclusion that I am a weirdo by listening to what I say. That is unacceptable. - Gabumon^(talk) 20:35, 3 June 2013 (EDT)

Done. Your next rename can't be until October 27, 2013. - Walkazo 20:47, 3 June 2013 (EDT)

MegaDigga3 to Gonzales Kart Inc.

I have lost intrest in Megaleg and Diggaleg because my SMG2 game is busted. I love Yoshis (who called Mario Gonzales anyway), Mario Kart, and Inc. because i have wanted my own business for a while. Me, GK Inc.!(talk! · edits!) {{{1}}}

Done. Your next rename can't be until May 23, 2014. - Walkazo 20:23, 4 June 2013 (EDT)

King Pikante to KP

This username is shorter and sounds better. KP (talk · edits)

Done. Your next rename can't be until December 28, 2013. - Walkazo 20:28, 14 June 2013 (EDT)

SuperMario150 to Ace Shadow

Template:Renameuser This is a much more original, and simply better name, honestly. SuperMario150 (talk) 18:54, 22 June 2013 (EDT)

Mr.Vruet to Vruet

Simple. I dropped use the prefix "Mr." on irc and Steam a really long time ago and believe my user page should reflect that. Mr.Vruet info|talk|chat

FireWario to Fire Wario

All I want is a space between "Fire" and "Wario". It's as simple as that. FireWario 18:18, 25 June 2013

Yoshi123 to Timmy

I prefer having Timmy since it's my IRL name and forum name, and it's a more simple name. Yoshi123 (talk) 19:38, 5 July 2013 (EDT)

Mariotime11 to Driftmaster130

I use this handle on every other site I'm on and am better known by it, so I would like to keep things consistent. Mariotime11 (talk)

KrazyKoopalings to Madikoopa

I'd rather go by this username because it's more original than naming it after already-existing characters in the Marioverse, and because I am currently using this as my forum name. KrazyKoopalings (talk)

Firetoad to SuperFlameGuy

I thought Firetoad was just plain boring. So I wanted to change my username to something else. That's it. Firetoad (talk) 17:51, 24 July 2013 (EDT)

Transcript to RickTommy

Template:Renameuser This is my most common online name now. Plus, my current username serves an outdated purpose. Transcript (talk) 01:14, 25 July 2013 (EDT)

Bowser45 to Shadow

It's cooler and a better name in my opinion. Bowser45 (talk)

Sorry, that name's already been taken. - Walkazo 13:07, 27 July 2013 (EDT)

Bowser45 to Shadowshy

It's cooler and a better name in my opinion (I don't think this one is taken). Bowser45 (talk)

Fawfulfan64 to Fawfulthegreat64

I may as well. -- 21:27, 31 July 2013 (EDT)

Mason to Puddin

Because I've become Puddin everywhere else. - Puddin^(T|C)

Nintendo3DS to Xavier

Template:Renameuser I think its better, because it can be confusing. Xavier

Goombob to AGoombaAndaPikmin

Template:Renameuser I use this on pikmin fanon and pikmin wiki, and I want Pikmin 3. And I like the name. :3 Goombob

JORDAN DEBONO to Jackpot_Jordan

Template:Renameuser Well, having my username all in capitals and using my real name has become a little cliche now. Also, my Nintendo Network ID is Jackpot_Jordan, so I'd like to start adopting this gaming name. JackpotJordan 02:54, 6 October 2013 (EDT)

MarioMan51 to Armin00

Template:Renameuser This is my AC3 name and will be also my AC4 name. Armin00 13:39, 25 October 2013 (EDT)

Mario Super Sluggers to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Template:Renameuser Because I want to poke fun at the title of that game. If this name is not available, do "Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness" Remembered Old Buddy

Kamek the magikoopa to ExPower

Template:Renameuser This one is shorter and easier to use. Kamek the magikoopa talk 09:40, 30 October 2013 (EDT)

Takharii to Reshiiram

Template:Renameuser I'm going to make a return to the Mario Wiki in my upcoming free time, but I'm after a "fresh start". I now go by "reshiiram" on most other sites. —★レシイラム^talk 00:55, 31 October 2013 (EDT)

Toadette 4evur to SJ

Template:Renameuser I'm hoping to spend more time here now that I have the free time to do so, and I feel like I've kind of outgrew the Toadette thing. :P I'd rather people just use my actual nickname now. :) SJ derp :P 04:35, 3 November 2013 (EST)

SuperFlameGuy to «MMII»

Template:Renameuser (twothousandtwo) I felt like it. Also the year I was born. R O Y

Names shouldn't have weird symbols in them: the typing hassle gets in the way of functionality and convenience. Ditch the "«" and "»" and you can have the change to plain "MMII", however. Just remember that it'll be your second name change in a year, and you won't be allowed to have another one until July 24, 2014, so choose wisely. - Walkazo 23:40, 14 November 2013 (EST)

Super Elite Army Hammer Bro to Super Elite Yoshi

Template:Renameuser Yoshis are waaay better than Hammer Bros. Plus, the name is shorter. SuperYoshi1234 Reply 13:45, 16 November 2013 (EST)

Done. As this was your second rename in a year, you can't get another one until May 23, 2014. - Walkazo 16:52, 16 November 2013 (EST)

Ultra Koopa to Mr. Ice Bro.

Template:Renameuser Time for a change. Also I like this name better. Bro Hammer (Talk • Cont) 13:06, 20 November 2013 (EST)

S78 to Supremo

Template:Renameuser I changed from Supremo78 to S78, but now I just want Supremo without the numbers. Supremo

NEXandGBX to Boomer

Template:Renameuser Trying to keep my Wiki name tied in with my forum name, so i'm doing so ahead of time