It is approximately 11:09 AM where this user lives.
This adoption on is on hold - Venustar84 has been blocked indefinitely
A few questions for you to start off with:
1) What are your goals in contributing to Wikipedia?
2) What time zone do you live in?
3) What do you expect to get out of this mentorship?
4) What picture would you like on this page to represent you? It can be a picture of anything, and it doesn't have to be one that you've uploaded yourself. For example, like the flower on my userpage, or the one at Molly's Mind's classroom. ~ Anastasia [Missionedit] (talk) 18:29, 14 September 2014 (UTC)
@Venustar84: Thanks for responding. The picture is great, but in order to use it on Wikipedia, you would have to upload it from your computer to Wikimedia Commons. Unless you want to do that, maybe it would be easier if you just told me what you wanted a picture of (eg. a purple butterfly on a pink flower; your favorite actor; or something else that you like), and I could find one for you that has already been uploaded. ~ Anastasia [Missionedit] (talk) 21:24, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
Please dont call me Venustar. My real name Kristine will do just fine. Venustar84 (talk) 05:33, 17 September 2014 (UTC)
@Venustar84: I understand that you prefer to be called Kristine. The "@Venustar" at the beginning of this message is a only a Wikipedia template which sends you a notification telling you that I responded on this page. That's all :) Would you like to do your first lesson on templates?
If it really bothers you when people call you by your username, you may want to check out Wikipedia:Changing username, and request that your username be changed to Kristine. Also (instead), you can easily change your signature to say Kristine instead of Venustar84 by going to your "Preferences" section at the top of the page. Once there, type Kristine in the "Signature" bar, and save the page. However, other editors might get confused when they see your that your signature is different than your username, and think that Kristine and Venustar84 are two different people. So, instead, you might want to use "Kristine (Venustar84)" as your signature. All of these are options, but, of course, it's your choice. ~ Anastasia [Missionedit] (talk) 14:40, 17 September 2014 (UTC)
I'll put up a lesson on the five pillars of Wikipedia which you can look at when you have time. ~ Anastasia [Missionedit] (talk) 01:34, 15 November 2014 (UTC)
These are the five "pillars", or fundamental principles, of Wikipedia. I've reworded them a little from the original to further explain/simplify.
Wikipedia is an encyclopedia.
Wikipedia incorporates various elements of reference materials such as encyclopedias, almanacs, and gazetteers. Wikipedia is not for advertising, propaganda, or social networking. It is also not a dictionary, newspaper, or collection of source documents; there are sister projects for this. The goal of Wikipedia is to form a comprehensive online encyclopedia.
Wikipedia is written from a neutral point of view.
Wikipedia strives for articles that document and explain the major points of view, giving due weight with respect to their prominence in an impartial tone. We present no such opinion as being "the truth" or "the right position" (in theory). Every allegation must be backed up by references, especially when concerning a controversial topic or a living person. Editors' personal experiences, interpretations, or opinions do not belong here.
Wikipedia is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute.
Wikipedia is free for others to edit, use, modify, and distribute. No editor owns an article, so everything you write is free to be mercilessly edited and redistributed at will. Respect copyright laws, and never plagiarize from sources.
Editors should treat each other with respect and civility.
Wikipedia has millions of editors who are bound to disagree on some topics. If a conflict arises, you should discuss your disagreement on the nearest talk page and remain level-headed without accusing. Just because another editor may be attacking you does not mean that you should to engage in similar behavior.
Wikipedia has no firm rules.
Wikipedia has policies and guidelines, but their content and interpretation can evolve over time. Their principles and spirit matter more than their literal wording, and nothing is carved in stone. Sometimes improving Wikipedia means making an exception to the rule. Be bold in your edits (but not reckless) and don't worry about making a mistake, as you can always fix it.
