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Mr. Yondris Ferguson is a Wikipedia editor. I have been editing and searching on Wikipedia under this account name since May 25, 2014. Since that time, I have been, once again, getting to become re-familiarized with Wikipedia, editing Wikipedia, and learning the symbols and Wikipedia codes again.

Before creating this account, I went under two different consecutively created Wikipedia accounts. The reason for not using those accounts anymore is because of the fact that I have forgotten the passwords for those two accounts. So now I use this account name, Mr. Yondris Ferguson, as my primary Wikipedia account. I am very happy with this account and with Wikipedia.

Since May, I have contributed, so far, over 1000 edits[1][2], and I hope to do many more and will be a Wikipedia member for years to come.

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Barnstar

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The Original Barnstar
A true barnstar, that truely deserve this badge. Ireneshih (talk) 14:58, 21 February 2015 (UTC)

Vandalism

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Wikipedia vandalism information
(abuse log)

Level 4
Level 4

Low to moderate level of vandalism

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2.67 RPM according to EnterpriseyBot 09:10, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

Luckily, this page, my user page, has never been subject to the art of vandalism. That doesn't mean I have a better or worse chance to be subject to Wikipedia's definition of vandalism.

My Views on Vandalism

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What is "Vandalism"?

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I believe before someone can discuss what something means to them, they have to know what it means period.

There are many words in the English language. Out of all these millions and millions of words, I have yet to discover one, not one, in this beautiful language of ours that list the exact same definition twice. For example, I looked up the exact definition of vandalism on Google. And, not to my surprise, not one of the definitions were the same. But l digress.

On the Google Search page for "definition of vandalism", it states vandalism as the following;

action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.
- www.google.com Google Search results for "definition of vandalism"[3]

In accordance to the online Merriam-Webster website i.word.com, vandalism is

willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property
- i.word.com[4]

The online leading dictionary website[5] Dictionary.com has 4 definitions for vandalism.

1. deliberately mischievous or malicious destruction or damage of property.
2. the conduct or the spirit of the Vandals.
3. willful or ignorant of artistic or literary treasures.
4. a vandalic act.
- Dictionary.com[6]

I feel it would be unfair to give an definition of vandalism without giving the Wikipedia definition of vandalism.

Vandalism is the behaviour attributed originally to the Vandals, by the Romans, in respect of culture: ruthless destruction or spoiling of anything beautiful or venerable.
- Vandalism, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[7]

Even though all these definitions are different, they are saying basically the same thing. Vandalism is destruction.

My Feelings About Vandalism

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Do I like vandalism. Hell no I don't! And I don't appreciate the use of it either. Let me make this perfectly clear!! I am not or ever will condole the use of vandalism or such behavior therefore and/or otherwise. I feel I should make that perfectly clear because I do not want to be wrongfully accused like Richard Nixon during Watergate.

I feel as though vandalism should be squashed. This may never happen sadly though. I do love Wikipedia's low-tolerance policy on vandalism and their way of dealing with it, (see Vandalism on Wikipedia). But this classic quote should some up what to do about vandalism;

Andy, we have got to nip this problem. Nip it in the bud.
- Deputy Bernard P. "Barney" Fife
- The Andy Griffith Show Sheldon Leonard Productions CBS (1960–1968)

Even with this comedic fifty-year-old quote, I still feel that vandalism is a serious matter that needs to be squashed immediately.

Levels of Vandalism

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LEVEL Description RPM Stat on Huggle
1 Very high level of vandalism 9 or more
2 High level of vandalism 7-8
3 Moderate to low level of vandalism 5-6
4 Low to moderate level of vandalism 3-4
5 Very low level of vandalism 2 or less
0 Vandalism levels unknown Unknown

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Additional Information

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For additional articles referring to vandalism on and off of Wikipedia, see the following articles:

Wikipedian Biography

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I began looking up stuff, mainly people and celebrities, long before I got the nerve to edit. The first edit I made was on July 6, 2013 to the article Rosanna Carter who is now apart of my growing article watchlist. This was right before I created my first account.

The changes that I made to the Rosanna Carter article was some substantial changes to her biography, her career, and I added her filmography. I am anonymous user 174.101.63.61.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

Shortly thereafter I created my first account on Wikipedia. At that point, I only was on Wikipedia to look up a bunch of people who were on some of my favorite shows like Elizabeth Montgomery from Bewitched and Bea Arthur from The Golden Girls. I was not really in to the editing game. This is mostly because Wikipedia has so many codes that mean so many thing that when I went into the editing center, I only knew of one code which was that the double brackets, "[[ ]]", around a word or words, names, etc. mean that that word, words, etc. is or has, (in the case of a name) a article on Wikipedia. But I have gotten better. I know almost every Wikipedia code.

1000th Edit

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I made my 1000th edit on February 21, 2015. The contribution was a minor edit to actress Martha Raye.

Articles Created

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Name of Article Description Date of Creation
Rex Marshall Famous actor, announcer and radio personality September 6, 2014
Julia Benjamin Former child actor and actress September 7, 2014
Herbert B. Leonard Executive producer
Production manager for Screen Gems
September 17, 2014
Richard Michaels Retired director and producer September 19, 2014
Mary Speer Former gospel singer October 5, 2014
Vacation Playhouse 1960s television show October 12, 2014
The Best in Mystery 1950s anthology series October 24, 2014
The Campbell Playhouse 1950s anthology series October 26, 2014
Cheer Television Theatre Short-lived replacement series for The Paul Winchell Show
Frank Stallone, Sr. Father of Sylvester and Frank Stallone October 30, 2014
Glen Glenn Founder of the Glen Glenn Sound Company October 31, 2014
Mystery Playhouse 1940s anthology series/radio drama November 1, 2014
Herbert Brodkin Producer of Playhouse 90 and The Defenders November 13, 2014
Lincoln Kilpatrick, Jr. Former child actor and son of actor Lincoln Kilpatrick November 15, 2014
Crawlspace 1972 made-for-television movie November 18, 2014
Tudor Owen Welsh-American actor known for One Hundred and One Dalmatians December 6, 2014
Plautus Productions Television subsidiary of Paramount Pictures December 7, 2014
Casey, Crime Photographer 1950s television series starring Darren McGavin December 27, 2014
Donald McClelland Stage, film and television actor January 3, 2015
Arthur Julian Director, producer and screenwriter January 13, 2015
Marian Driscoll Jordan Molly of radio's Fibber McGee and Molly January 18, 2015
The Verdict is Yours Daytime dramatized court show
Day in Court Daytime dramatized court show January 20, 2015
Merrill Heatter Former producer
Co-founder of Heatter-Quigley Productions
Creator of Hollywood Squares, Wacky Races, and Catch 21
February 17, 2015
Jones & Jury Syndicated arbitration-based reality court show of the '90s presided over by Star Jones February 18, 2015
Helen Grayco Former singer and actress
Widow of Spike Jones and mother of Leslie Ann Jones
February 19, 2015
Four Star Revue Also known as All Star Revue
1950s variety program starring Ed Wynn, Danny Thomas, Jimmy Durante and Jack Carson
February 21, 2015
Al Ritz Comedian and member of the Ritz Brothers
Harry Ritz Comedian and member of the Ritz Brothers
Jimmy Ritz Comedian and member of the Ritz Brothers February 22, 2015
Max Joachim Father of the Ritz Brothers
Pauline Joachim Mother of the Ritz Brothers
Hartman Turnbow First black in the south to successfully register to vote February 28, 2015
Ashmont Productions Production company founded by William Asher and Elizabeth Montgomery March 1, 2015
Hal Gibney NBC West Coast announcer March 3, 2015
Garry Simpson Director best known for Four Star Revue and Armstrong Circle Theatre March 4, 2015
Swinging Spiketaculars Short-lived television series starring Spike Jones and Helen Grayco
Johnny Stearns Co-star of Mary Kay and Johnny, America's first televised sitcom
Mary Kay Stearns Wife of Johnny Stearns and star of Mary Kay and Johnny March 5, 2015
The Durante-Moore Show Old-time radio show starring Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore March 7, 2015
Phil Cohan Producer of The Durante-Moore Show
The Spike Jones Show Title of several separate variety series starring Spike Jones March 11, 2015
Jad Paul Musician & member of Spike Jones' City Slickers
Philco Radio Time Radio show starring Bing Crosby March 13, 2015
Glenn Riggs Radio and television announcer March 14, 2015
Larry Clemmons Senior animator for Disney Studios
The Bing Crosby – Chesterfield Show Chesterfield-sponsored Bing Crosby radio show March 15, 2015
The Bing Crosby – Rosemary Clooney Show Talk radio show starring Crosby and Rosemary Clooney
John Scott Trotter Band and orchestra leader March 19, 2015
Rowe Wallerstein Producer and director March 20, 2015
Herb Wallerstein Producer and director March 21, 2015
Thomas D. Tannenbaum Former vice president in charge of production for Paramount Television
Corday Productions Production company responsible for Days of Our Lives
Sunshine A made-for-television film starring Cristina Raines and Cliff DeYoung March 22, 2015
Joe Billingslea Musician and founder of The Contours March 23, 2015
Hubert Johnson Member of The Contours March 24, 2015
Bonnie Scott Judy Bessemer of TV's That Girl March 27, 2015
Hugh DeMoss Former WCMH-TV anchor. Also served on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners March 28, 2015
The Jerry Lewis Show A variety series in the 1960s starring Jerry Lewis March 29, 2015
Operation: Entertainment A musical comedy program that was directly aimed at past and present veterans of the military
Bob Finkel Producer and director known for his work on The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, The Andy Williams Show and The Jerry Lewis Show March 31, 2015
The Eddie Fisher Show A 1950s variety series starring Eddie Fisher April 3, 2015
Brenner A crime drama starring Edward Binns and James Broderick April 4, 2015
Smackout An old-time radio series starring Jim and Marian Jordan April 6, 2015
The Jane Froman Show Also known as Jane Froman's U.S.A. Canteen. A series starring USO star Jane Froman April 8, 2015
Irving Mansfield Press agent and publicist April 9, 2015
Talent Patrol Talent/variety show starring Arlene Francis April 10, 2015
Richard Hayes Singer known for "The Old Master Painter" April 19, 2015
Kelvin Keech American radio announcer and inventor April 24, 2015
The Jumbo Fire Chief Program Old-time radio program starring Jimmy Durante and Donald Novis May 10, 2015
Lugene Sanders Retired child actress known for The Life of Riley May 29, 2015
Ira Skutch Game show producer and author known for Match Game May 30, 2015
ABC Mystery Theater Old-time radio crime drama starring Les Damon June 6, 2015
Les Damon Actor known for The Thin Man and The Falcon June 19, 2015
Daniel H. Overmyer Warehouse mogul and founder of the defunct Overmyer Network August 13, 2015
Kitty Foyle (radio and TV series) American old-time radio and television soap opera September 12, 2015
Carroll Carroll American radio comedy writer September 14, 2015
Alan Bunce (actor) Actor of Ethel and Albert fame
Oliver Treyz Network executive and former president of ABC (1957-62) September 17, 2015
Frank Hummert Daytime radio monarch known for The Romance of Helen Trent and other soap operas September 22, 2015
Betty and Bob The very first soap opera September 23, 2015
Avalon Time Old-time radio program starring Red Skelton September 25, 2015
The American Melody Hour Old-time radio musical program
The Bob Burns Show Old-time radio program starring Bob Burns October 19, 2015
The Raleigh Cigarette Program Second old-time radio program starring Red Skelton November 3, 2015
Rod O'Connor Old-time radio announcer
The Fred Allen Show Old-time radio program starring Fred Allen November 21, 2015
Charlie Cantor Comedian known for The Fred Allen Show and Duffy's Tavern November 25, 2015
Don Carney Children's radio show host known for Uncle Don November 26, 2015
The Pepsodent Show Old-time radio program starring Bob Hope December 21, 2015
Pop Winans Gospel music singer and patriarch of The Winans January 1, 2016

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