___ I did my first ever edit in 2003, and basically have now retired from WP, but only for a while. I plan to make many more edits later this year (2007). Since about 2005 I have edited heavily under a different name, and maybe have made about 2000 edits. I am very proud of many of my edits, and most of them still stand to this day. All in all I have been reverted about 40 times. Not bad considering that I chiefly edited on historical and cultural articles. I remember once being involved in a debate that sparked several newspapers to take up the issue, but can only remember one of the newspapers now, that was the Irish Times. But secondary mentions were made in a house of parliament. No, I'm not going to say the topic, because that is in the past, and I got a right bruising from that debate, and so did everyone else involved, including three Admins, two of whom have now since departed WP.
___ If one wants a long life as a Wikipedian, then stay away from contentious issues that might induce the wrath of other editors.
___ That's me and my advice,
___ Happy editing.
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The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae. Originally native to Europe, the Mediterranean Basin and a large part of Asia, it is now found in most parts of the world and is the most widely distributed wild bird. It is closely associated with human habitation and resides in both urban and rural areas. The house sparrow is a small bird with a typical length of 16 cm (6.3 in) and a mass of 24–39.5 g (0.85–1.39 oz). Females and young birds are coloured pale brown and grey, and males have brighter black, white, and brown markings. It is sometimes considered a pest but is also sometimes kept as a pet or used as a food item. This male house sparrow was photographed in Prospect Park, New York City, United States.
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