Wikipedia:Merchandise giveaways/Nominations/Archive 2

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John Carter

Nominated by: jc37 20:47, 15 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?

Another editor who I think is very humble about the many things they do to help out At Wikipedia.

And is a clueful, discerning voice in project discussions.

Support

Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)
--Andreas JN 466 02:00, 17 November 2012 (UTC)
--Anthonyhcole (talk) 19:46, 17 November 2012 (UTC)
Finding all this stuff for an article he had no previous interest in = pretty cool. Λυδ α cιτγ 02:50, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Hiding T 17:31, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Shrigley (talk) 04:17, 23 November 2012 (UTC)
John Carter is definitely a calm, measured source of common sense around here. We need more rocks like him. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:34, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
LadyofShalott 04:12, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
--MrADHD | T@1k? 20:40, 11 December 2012 (UTC)
One of a very few sensible high edit people here... Satu Suro 02:29, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Yep! Send whoever it is that runs this thing your postal code and hopefully you'll get a lovely shirt in the mail sometime soon. =) Kurtis ^(talk) 23:38, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
When Mr. Carter walks into a dispute, it immediately calms down. The fact that he has the same name as the guy that birthed me is incidental. Gtwfan52 (talk) 04:05, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
--Shrike (talk)/WP:RX 09:20, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Moved to Who has shirts (Which is still kinda draft and ugly if anyone has ideas :) ). Will archive nomination Jalexander--WMF 20:15, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

J Greb

Nominated by: jc37 20:49, 15 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?

J Greb has been the "go to guy" concerning images and templates/infoboxes/navboxes for the comics wikiproject among many other things. Very patient and helpful.

Support

Hiding T 17:31, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Sadly Notdone not able to get ahold of after a couple attempts, a shirt with his name however is available if he wants it :) Jalexander--WMF 20:20, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Ryan Vesey

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?
Ryan's Wiki-story is truly terrific, from a blocked editor to one of the most respected editors we've got. On a wiki-break now, so you can surprise him when he comes back.

Support
Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 01:31, 16 November 2012 (UTC)

Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)
Yes, definitely. AutomaticStrikeout 18:18, 16 November 2012 (UTC)
Yes, perhaps we should send him some tea from the Tea House too? ;-) Thehelpfulone 01:41, 17 November 2012 (UTC)
Ahh, yes, tea from the Teahouse would be a good idea as well. Go Phightins! 04:18, 17 November 2012 (UTC)
He's an enthusiastic Wikipedian : ) - jc37 22:04, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
One of my favorite future admin. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:41, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
100% yes. -- Magioladitis (talk) 17:49, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
A valued Editor. ```Buster Seven Talk 06:42, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
Even if only for his work at Teahouse, but wait, there is much more. Ryan is always helpful and accommodating, even to us folks who are not technically savvy. In every dealing I have had with him, he has been cheerful and shown a good sense of humor, a much-unappreciated quality around here. Gtwfan52 (talk) 08:49, 29 December 2012 (UTC)
Definitely. Kurtis ^(talk) 23:40, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
— Ched : ? 03:42, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
— Yash ^[talk] 04:03, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious promising attitude --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:55, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
--Shrike (talk)/WP:RX 09:21, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Moved to Who has shirts (Which is still kinda draft and ugly if anyone has ideas :) ). Will archive nomination Jalexander--WMF 20:14, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Muboshgu

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?
Muboshgu does simply amazing work in creation creation/expansion. Look at his userpage, it's basically mind-blowing.

Support
Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:02, 16 November 2012 (UTC)

Of course! AutomaticStrikeout 22:54, 16 November 2012 (UTC)
Does some great article work. J36miles (talk) 18:45, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Who else has done more for the baseball project? Has me beat by a mile here. Wizardman 03:26, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
Creates really high quality and niche articles. Essential to the project. And pleasant too! The Rambling Man (talk) 17:38, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
A very good editor. Gandydancer (talk) 00:42, 25 November 2012 (UTC)
Secret ^account 07:19, 10 December 2012 (UTC)
While I couldn't be less interested in his favourite subject matter, Muboshgu has contributed high-quality content across the board. A vital contributor. GRAPPLE X 19:36, 15 December 2012 (UTC)

Done Moved to Who has shirts (Which is still kinda draft and ugly if anyone has ideas :) ). Will archive nomination Jalexander--WMF 20:20, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Mean as custard

Nominated by: JohnCD (talk) 19:40, 16 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Many people will not have met this user, but any admin who works the speedy-deletion queue will know that, day after day, Mean as custard painstakingly filters the sludge that comes through the New Pages pipe and tags the spam for deletion. From the "cheap Louis Vuitton handbag" spambots to the "we have always out performed expectations and brought happiness to everyone" builders, the "top-notch public relations firm" that "specializes in diverse innovative management and marketing solutions" and the providers of "high quality gentle dental care in warm, friendly environment", Mean as custard has got their number. This is the sort of unglamorous behind-the-scenes work that gets little recognition but is essential to Wikipedia's survival.

Support

I concur with the nomination. You might not notice Mean as custard, xe's there every day cleaning out the spam. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 00:37, 17 November 2012 (UTC)
On the strength of JohnCD's recommendation. --Andreas JN 466 02:04, 17 November 2012 (UTC)
I'm not sure if Mean as custard is interested in this kind of recognition, but I agree with JohnCD: This user's help is invaluable. --Vejvančický (talk / contribs) 15:29, 18 November 2012 (UTC)
Definitely agree with the recommendation. I had no clue how many spammy userpages we had until Mean as custard started working; it's a (generally) thankless task that would have tired me out long ago. Nyttend (talk) 15:21, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
MER-C 05:59, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Sadly Notdone not able to get ahold of after a couple attempts, a shirt with his name however is available if he wants it :) Jalexander--WMF 20:20, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Jayen466

Nominated by: Peter cohen (talk) 23:20, 17 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Andreas has a history of content writing as evidenced on his page and has received barnstars from many people. However, his most important work is in the area of governance and in working to ensure that problematic practices in Wikimedia organisations can be identified and improved.
Support

Anthonyhcole (talk) 05:26, 18 November 2012 (UTC)
--Vrave98 (talk) 12:42, 18 November 2012 (UTC)
Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Hmmm OK then. We've disagreed plenty, I suppose, but he sure does edit Wikipedia and is a net positive. I imagine him and his better half to be vegetarian goths who still listen to This Mortal Coil, hair dyed black and all--perhaps they can share a shirt. Drmies (talk) 15:19, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Yes. --The Devil's Advocate (talk) 01:18, 22 November 2012 (UTC)
Good experiences. --Sonicyouth86 (talk) 14:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)
Done Moved to Who has shirts (Which is still kinda draft and ugly if anyone has ideas :) ). Will archive nomination Jalexander--WMF 20:13, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Gage

Nominated by: Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 00:41, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
For his continued contributions to the English Wikipedia by way of Commons. He has taken a great many photographs (see his userpage) and made a great many maps, such as File:ElectoralCollege2012.svg, for use on the 'pedia.

Support
Sure, we don't recognize our friends over at the Commons enough. Let's change that. Go Phightins! 04:02, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Support -- he's uploaded many biography photographs and added them to articles previously image-less. Amazing work. Ruby 2010/2013 02:45, 26 November 2012 (UTC)
Gage's images have made the Wikipedia pages they're applied to that much more appealing. Very useful editor. Kurtis ^(talk) 23:56, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Moved to Who has shirts (Which is still kinda draft and ugly if anyone has ideas :) ). Will archive nomination Jalexander--WMF 20:12, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Demiurge1000

Nominated by: Thine Antique Pen (talk) 20:36, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Demiurge1000 frequently works in many areas of Wikipedia. This includes copy-editing, dealing with BLP violations, and also running an adoption program. Along with this, Demiurge1000 has 2 FAs, 12 GAs, and eight DYKs.

Support

Yes! TheSpecialUser ^TSU 11:02, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Hardworking, valuable member of the project.
— Berean Hunter (talk) 14:22, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Precious respect for living persons --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:59, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Moved to Who has shirts (Which is still kinda draft and ugly if anyone has ideas :) ). Will archive nomination Jalexander--WMF 20:13, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
Belated support AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 19:49, 25 January 2013 (UTC)

Dream Focus

Nominated by: Cyclopia ^talk 20:38, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
For fighting the uphill battle for a constructive approach at building the sum of all human knowledge. Dream Focus recognizes that problems are solved by improvement, not by destruction. He is one of the few working and arguing to rescue the work of other editors at WP:ARS and WP:AFD. In a Wikipedia which seems more bent on shooting articles first and ask questions later and that is sadly driving new contributors away, people like Dream Focus deserve praise. And a gift .

Support

I find DF to be a passionate but reasonable contributor. Hobit (talk) 20:45, 18 November 2012 (UTC)
A truly inspirational editor. FeydHuxtable (talk) 19:17, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Sure. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 04:34, 28 November 2012 (UTC)
Support. Definitely passionate about editing and goes that extra mile to try to save as many articles from deletion as possible.Tokyogirl79 (talk) 20:22, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Support. This is an editor whose persistent efforts to improve articles help encourage others. We need more editors like this! Djembayz (talk) 03:54, 16 December 2012 (UTC)
Done Moved to Who has shirts (Which is still kinda draft and ugly if anyone has ideas :) ). Will archive nomination Jalexander--WMF 20:12, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Mandarax

Nominated by: LadyofShalott 00:11, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Mandarax works tirelessly in the background to help things run smoothly and is always friendly and helpful to other editors. His great number of edits reflects his helping to keep things clean and organized. LadyofShalott 00:11, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Support

Support Tireless contributor. He was there when I needed guidance. 'nuf said. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 01:13, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Support 227,000+ edits. Has a good sense of humour! --Tito Dutta (talk) 19:34, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Support If he is awake, he is editing. A constant contributor at DYK and an overall great person. Bgwhite (talk) 19:50, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Mandarax should get a couple of suits from the Men's Warehouse, courtesy of the foundation. Drmies (talk) 03:50, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Support Though a mattress would be a nicer idea. Go Phightins! 03:54, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Support If for no other reason, the sheer volume of the contributions speaks for itself. AutomaticStrikeout 17:10, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Support He is super-active. -- Magioladitis (talk) 17:47, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Support - How did I miss this? TARSIS! — Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:06, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
Precious knowledge and precision --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:06, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Moved to Who has shirts (Which is still kinda draft and ugly if anyone has ideas :) ). Will archive nomination Jalexander--WMF 20:14, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

Doug Coldwell

Nominated by: 7&6=thirteen (☎) 21:09, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
He works his rear off for the project, and produces great quality and quantity. He is collegial and supportive of other users and the encyclopedia. He exemplifies the best of us, and does so in a quiet way.

Support

Support Very helpful and productive guy. T-shirt is in order. The Interior (Talk) 21:42, 18 November 2012 (UTC)
Support as he works hard and is very dedicated to the project.
— Berean Hunter (talk) 14:05, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Support I have something like 3,000 articles on my watchlist and Doug shows up on it a lot. Every time I see his name I think, "Don't ned to double check that edit, it's in good hands." Einar aka Carptrash (talk) 20:34, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Done Moved to Who has shirts (Which is still kinda draft and ugly if anyone has ideas :) ). Archiving Jalexander--WMF 08:14, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Doncram

Nominated by: Tiyang (talk) 12:30, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
His edit history speaks for itself - well over 100000 edits. Respectfully,
Support

He has a checkered history to be sure, but he's stuck around in spite of all that. It's just a shirt, and I think he deserves a token of appreciation for his persistent dedication. Kurtis ^(talk) 23:54, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Certainly could get a t-shirt for his efforts. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 19:50, 25 January 2013 (UTC)
Sadly Notdone not able to get ahold of after a couple attempts, a shirt with his name however is available if he wants it :) Jalexander--WMF 08:14, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Penbat

Nominated by: Lova Falk talk 18:30, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Does such a great job, and has been doing such a great job, for such a long time.
Support

Support Great editor! --Tito Dutta (talk) 00:47, 23 November 2012 (UTC)
A dedicated Wikipedian. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 13:11, 25 November 2012 (UTC)
Support. This editor has done a lot of good work for the encyclopedia. Why not?--MrADHD | T@1k? 10:08, 14 December 2012 (UTC)
Sadly Notdone not able to get ahold of after a couple attempts, a shirt with his name however is available if he wants it :) Jalexander--WMF 08:14, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Jacobisq

Nominated by: --Penbat (talk) 20:04, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
He has done a huge amount of work in the last few years mainly on psychology articles and some sociology & philosophy. His work is meticulously well cited. He has managed to make many major improvements to tough and neglected psychology articles varying from everyday concepts to advanced academic theory. He often manages to add serious meat to poorly cited articles.

Support

Has been working really hard, but seems to be on a wikibreak right now. Could use a t-shirt as an encouragement. Lova Falk talk 08:59, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Truly awesome. A quiet achiever; no dramas, just excellent hard work. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 08:44, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
Sadly Notdone not able to get ahold of after a couple attempts, a shirt with his name however is available if he wants it :) Jalexander--WMF 08:14, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Drmies

Nominated by: TheSpecialUser ^TSU 11:07, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
110K+ edits of which 53% (60K) are to main space! Loads of DYKs; around 220, 4 GAs and 2 FAs. This doesn't include all the tireless work they have been doing here. I truly believe that this rare editor deserves at least a t-shirt. TheSpecialUser ^TSU 11:07, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Support

Support a shirt for Drmies, on the provision that he wears it. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 11:15, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
We all saw how he's in dire need. Yes, and quickly! —Theo polisme 12:01, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Yes (damn, I used to like bacon but now I don't know if I can eat it again without that scary image coming to mind).
— Berean Hunter (talk) 14:28, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Berean Hunter, have you met my sister? Drmies (talk) 16:29, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Drmies has contributed so much to this project in a variety of ways - yes! LadyofShalott 16:47, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Yes, they've done enough for a T-shirt. AutomaticStrikeout 17:01, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Andreas JN 466 17:25, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Helpful and friendly admin editor! --Tito Dutta (talk) 19:45, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Of course. Hobit (talk) 21:40, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Yeah, as long as we're giving away stuff, Drmies should get some too. Beyond My Ken (talk) 22:50, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
- Seriously, though, Drmies is a tremendously helpful and intelligent Wikipedian, one of my favorite admins. Beyond My Ken (talk) 22:50, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Begoon ^talk 05:32, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Support because Drmies was my post-RfA mentor for months, an adoption I forced upon him, yet he didn't resist. He helped me get grounded with the new tools and responsibilities, helping me much more than he probably realizes. He is always a no-nonsense voice of reason, helping cut through the side issues and reducing dramah at the board, all while keeping a sense of humor. At the same time, he has managed to rack up over 100,000 edits, creating 657 articles (and causing Soxred93's tools to almost barf whilst listing them all), and has graciously allowed his talk page to be turned into the clearinghouse for every function and dysfunction that the project has to offer. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 16:40, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Anthonyhcole (talk) 05:28, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
Sitush (talk) 16:21, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
Of course, because I'm going to be needing his help shortly for The Man in the Moone once again, and I'd like to keep him sweet. Malleus Fatuorum 01:40, 22 November 2012 (UTC)
- I started weeks ago already, Malleus. ;) Drmies (talk) 05:06, 24 November 2012 (UTC)
Yes. --The Devil's Advocate (talk) 01:48, 22 November 2012 (UTC)
Not only a good editor, but also a good admin, especially recently in trying to bring some sort of order to ANI and similar venues. Qwyrxian (talk) 12:09, 23 November 2012 (UTC)
Drmies has rubbed me the wrong way on occasion but I can tell he's good people. Joefromrandb (talk) 04:33, 25 November 2012 (UTC)
Absolutely --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)
Of course. Torreslfchero (talk) 19:25, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
Not quite sure how I missed him; of course he deserves a shirt. Go Phightins! 14:33, 29 December 2012 (UTC)
Absolutely: amazing quality and quantity of contributions and all-around great guy. 28bytes (talk) 16:26, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Support OH YEA — Ched : ? 20:44, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious reviewing eyes --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:13, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
```Buster Seven Talk 13:58, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Drmies deserves a pile of these things! --Randykitty (talk) 22:33, 29 March 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[1]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:07, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

Crisco 1492

Nominated by: TheSpecialUser ^TSU 10:56, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Crisco has been doing amazing job. Along with 52K+ edits, he has 400 DYKs, 54 GAs, 11 FAs and 5 FLs. I think this sums up pretty well why he is an awesome editor. TheSpecialUser ^TSU 10:56, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Support

Crisco is one of the users keeping DYK respectable. He's also one of those rare animals with great command of English (for a Canadian) and fluency in other languages which are underrepresented here. Besides, he churns out GAs and FAs like there's no tomorrow, and he's nice and helpful. One couldn't ask for much more. Drmies (talk) 16:18, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Friendly and productive editor. LadyofShalott 16:45, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Prolific contributor. Pine^✉ 19:13, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Yeah, I think TSU summed it up nicely. AutomaticStrikeout 17:09, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
As nominator to their successful RfA. ;) Thine Antique Pen (talk) 19:49, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Massive contributions and one of the nicest editors I've worked with. The Rambling Man (talk) 17:40, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
A one-man anti-systemic-bias machine. If we had ten of him that wouldn't even be a problem any more. GRAPPLE X 03:37, 22 November 2012 (UTC)
Shrigley (talk) 04:17, 23 November 2012 (UTC)
I've learned more about Indonesia from his articles than I ever would have in RL! Like Grapple said, if only we had ten more of him. Ruby 2010/2013 03:16, 26 November 2012 (UTC)
For all his great work creating and reviewing content, including getting elbow-deep into the thorny world of image licensing, a T-shirt is the least we can give him :) Accedie^{talk to me} 01:29, 2 December 2012 (UTC)
Singlehandedly resurrected Indonesian project - shirt is not enough, dig deeper WM find something real to send to this guy with an armed guard...one is not enough can we please have 10 clones? Satu Suro 11:55, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
Great editor. Torreslfchero (talk) 15:20, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
Support — Ched : ? 20:45, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious questions and good faith --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:11, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
--Shrike (talk)/WP:RX 09:22, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Support A major force in countering the systemic bias.·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 14:52, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[2]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:07, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

Dwaipayanc

Nominated by: Tito Dutta (talk) 18:36, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Dwaipayanc (talk · contribs · count · logs · page moves · block log)
Most of the editors have been nominated above are admins. Dwaipayan(c) is not an admin. He has been editing since 2006. Very helpful editor and regularly offers help to new editors. He has some 24,000 edits. But, that does not show his contribution. He regularly makes major changes in article (copyediting the whole article, writing a long article) in single edits. --Tito Dutta (talk) 18:36, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Support

Strong Support - Dwaipayanc has a strong grasp over copyediting and creating articles of high standards. Moreover, as per my knowledge he is a major contributor to many FA's related to India and have helped many with tips and copyedits in number of others. Amartyabag ^TALK2ME 12:12, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
Oh, yes. Unless you work with the India project, it is quite possible that you never see this contributor. Their contributions are very, very good. - Sitush (talk) 11:44, 23 November 2012 (UTC)
Absolutely. Dwaipayan is a helpful and trustworthy editor who has major contributions in >5 FAs and many GAs. Correct Knowledge^«৳alk» 19:28, 25 November 2012 (UTC)
Support - great and helpful editor. Torreslfchero (talk) 15:23, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
— Yash ^[talk] 04:03, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[3]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:07, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

Bgwhite

Nominated by: LadyofShalott 16:51, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
I think he's probably single-handedly responsible for most of the completed persondata boxes that we have.

Support

Support Indeed! AutomaticStrikeout 17:01, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Support: First class Wikipedia editor! --Tito Dutta (talk) 17:25, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Support: This editor is everywhere, and constantly making positive contributions in a collegial style. --j⚛e decker ^talk 18:30, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Support: Having BGWhite show up at a new biography to add the biobox data... always surprises me how fast he does it. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 22:46, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Begoon ^talk 05:32, 20 November 2012 (UTC)
Support: Does so much work for the biographies of Wikipedia. --J36miles (talk) 18:53, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
Sitush (talk) 06:16, 22 November 2012 (UTC)
Great partner (not in the sexual sense). -- Magioladitis (talk) 10:19, 23 November 2012 (UTC)
- TWSS. But sure, send him a shirt. Drmies (talk) 05:56, 24 November 2012 (UTC)
Support Kumioko (talk) 02:51, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Yes, amazing. Chiswick Chap (talk) 13:14, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
He deserves t-shirt. Torreslfchero (talk) 15:21, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
— Yash ^[talk] 04:03, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Support. INeverCry 08:03, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[4]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:07, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

Truthkeeper88

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?
Significant contributions to literature articles.

Support
Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous. Jalexander--WMF 04:51, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

Support - Awesome work on literary and art articles — Crisco 1492 (talk) 10:44, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Yes. Drmies (talk) 16:20, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Of course. Malleus Fatuorum 22:02, 19 November 2012 (UTC)
Awesome person. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 05:26, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
Definitely - Sitush (talk) 16:19, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
Hey, I just met you and this is crazy, but here's some schwag so love me maybe?--The Devil's Advocate (talk) 01:15, 22 November 2012 (UTC)
Andreas JN 466 06:41, 22 November 2012 (UTC)
a mountain of contributions Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:52, 22 November 2012 (UTC)
Has integrity and mountains of ability, to steal Cas's pun. sorry man Ive learned a lot from her approach to article writing. Long as she dont sell the t-shirt to buy crack, again. Ceoil (talk) 23:58, 24 November 2012 (UTC)
Outstanding contributions to literary and art articles. Fine prose. Also very helpful and supportive to newcomers (speaking as one). --CocoLacoste talk 15:31, 23 December 2012 (UTC)
Support works so very hard to do the right things. — Ched : ? 22:20, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious tender compassion --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:09, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Support. INeverCry 08:02, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Outstanding editor.·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 14:40, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[5]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:07, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

JJ Harrison

Nominated by: — Crisco 1492 (talk) 05:13, 28 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Easily one of the best photographers we have on the project, with something like 200 FPs (his user page says 274; these are mostly of birds, but also including landscapes, architecture, minerals, and mammals). He has also written articles on math-related subjects.

Support

the images speak for themselves Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Support --Pine^✉ 03:20, 18 December 2012 (UTC)
as per Cas Gnan garra 13:16, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
JJ takes such awesome photographs. They're POTD practically every day on Commons, often on En.WP :) I'm so impressed he donates such high-quality images to our projects, rather than keeping them behind a paywall. Almonroth 22:20, 25 June 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[6]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:07, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

Ori.livneh

Nominated by: Legoktm (talk) 07:14, 29 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Ori spends his time making the software that powers Wikipedia a better editing environment. He's also part of the E3 team that is working to improve Wikipedia, and then deals with the ensuing complaints. Most recently he pushed forward the issue of dropping the "my" prefix from the personal tools.

He's also extremely helpful to any user who might have questions and suggestions, and will go the extra distance to see them through the end of the process.
Support

I love this guy. -— Isarra ༆ 16:55, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Thanks dude. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 16:05, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[7]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:43, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

Ponyo

Nominated by: v/r - T P 21:12, 29 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Besides being a sysop, oversighter, and checkuser, Ponyo has essentially taken on the highest load of work on the Unblock ticket request system. She keeps the new requests cleared so users have a prompt response from an administrator and has closed 1008 tickets at the time of this posting which means among a list of 79 registered administrators, she alone has pulled 1/5th of the total workflow since the system launched in March 2011. She is also a member of OTRS and I imagine she has done as much work there. Between OTRS and UTRS, Ponyo constantly deals with disgruntled folks and is the face of Wikipedia and our administrators to them. She definitely deserves at least a t-shirt.

Support

--v/r - T P 21:12, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
Of course --Tito Dutta (talk) 23:45, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
Oh, yeah. - Sitush (talk) 00:42, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
She rocks. The Interior (Talk) 00:45, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Well deserved. Ϣere SpielChequers 01:52, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
Sure. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 06:06, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
Begoon ^talk 14:47, 2 December 2012 (UTC)
Absofrigginlutely. --j⚛e decker ^talk 05:38, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
Absolutely. Torreslfchero (talk) 15:28, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
excellent hard worker. 71.185.82.233 (talk) 19:00, 23 November 2013 (UTC) I moved this from a second nomination that someone made lower in the article. Tokyogirl79 (｡◕‿◕｡) 08:19, 12 February 2014 (UTC)
Shower with t-shirts I agree with this- Ponyo is a hard worker! Tokyogirl79 (｡◕‿◕｡) 08:19, 12 February 2014 (UTC)

Done Shirt sent, added to [[8]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:45, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

Casliber

Nominated by: Anthonyhcole (talk) 23:59, 29 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Patient, wise, fair, visionary, prolific, accomplished editor, organiser, admin and sometimes arbitrator. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 23:59, 29 November 2012 (UTC)

Support

Unlike some arbs, Cas has continued contributing to the encyclopedia. Also the fact he's standing down makes this an appropriate time for the award. --Peter cohen (talk) 00:12, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Obvious support is obvious. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 04:28, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Knows his late 70s/early 80s punk and post punk for starters. I though I knew it all until this man educated me, proper like. Ceoil (talk) 02:35, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
Yep. --Andreas JN 466 09:12, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
Very nice to have around here! Hobit (talk) 17:28, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
Has always been one of Wikipedia's elite users. Wizardman 21:35, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
Secret ^account 07:23, 10 December 2012 (UTC)
Swift and professional copyediting. And the rest. --Dweller (talk) 13:56, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
Great editor. Would love to see more of him. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) (if I write on your page reply on mine) 15:31, 14 December 2012 (UTC)
And why not? Does a lot of good work.--MrADHD | T@1k? 08:57, 16 December 2012 (UTC)
One of the few high/incessant edit number persons who doesnt get caught up in stupidity... that alone puts him apart from the usual suspects of this place Satu Suro 02:26, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Support --Shrike (talk)/WP:RX 08:52, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
The least we can do is get the man a shirt!MONGO 18:40, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Rolled up sleeves and a pack of Camels. ```Buster Seven Talk 07:10, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
yup, though a t-shirt is nowhere near enough compared to value of his contributions Gnan garra 13:20, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
FiachraByrne (talk) 13:31, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Support without reservations. — Ched : ? 20:39, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
— Yash ^[talk] 04:03, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious integrity --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:41, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Support, per Ched :) WLU (t) (c) Wikipedia's rules:^simple/_complex 01:48, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Casliber is a truly wonderful Wikipedian, and it's always been a pleasure to work with them. James F. (talk) 01:55, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Yes.·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 14:53, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[9]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:43, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

JohnCD

Nominated by: David1217 ^{What I've done} 04:42, 30 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
One of Wikipedia's hardest-working admins, he consistently deals with the good, the bad, and the ugly of Wikipedia's new pages.

Support

--Andreas JN 466 09:13, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
Support. I've crossed paths with him from time to time and he's always been incredibly nice and very hardworking!Tokyogirl79 (talk) 06:49, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Support - When John has something to say, you can tell he has put some thought into it, thus he always adds something valuable to a discussion. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 15:12, 14 April 2013 (UTC)
approved email sent on 2/19/14 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 09:10, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
Not done Contacted user; User declined Giveaway shirt --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:19, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

Matma Rex

Nominated by: -— Isarra ༆ 21:15, 30 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
BECAUSE HE IS.

But seriously, Matma Rex has been a wonderful force behind the scenes with MediaWiki, working a volunteer to improve general interface things and in particular move to clean up involved code, as well as helping immensely toward acclimating potential new contributors to the MediaWiki codebase - I know I probably would have gotten fed up and left had it not been for him, and he is always ready to help in #mediawiki with even the most basic questions.

He is also, it would seem, one of plwp's administrators who is happy to work behind the scenes on anything technical, be it abusefilter or debugging for the one person still using windows 98 and IE6 or whatever it was, and also explaining new changes and keeping the local populace from panicking - something that is always needed regardless of the project.

I wish I could say more, but this is all I've seen of him, though it has all been lovely.

Support

Sure Per nom! --Tito Dutta (contact) 06:27, 2 May 2013 (UTC)
Sure thing - if you want some work on a MediaWiki extension or general technical stuff, the user is a great and keen help. Plus a pretty reasonable bot operator + a voice of reason in discussion. aegis maelstrom δ 14:11, 3 February 2014 (UTC)

Done Shirt sent, added to [[10]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 03:07, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

Tokyogirl79

Nominated by: JohnCD (talk) 22:12, 7 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Her comments at deletion discussions are always level-headed and constructive: better yet, she saves articles by going out and digging up sources. The best sort of article rescuer. JohnCD (talk) 22:12, 7 December 2012 (UTC)

Support

Support Of course. Hard working and level headed, she is one of the most trustworthy voices at AfD and has been for as long as I've been here. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 22:50, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
Yes, she puts sanity into AfD. Chiswick Chap (talk) 13:15, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Support - Definitely one of the most reasonable editors I've come across who cares about Wikipedia, and it shows through her editing. - Sudo Ghost 16:16, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Support Totally! Love the AfD work! AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 18:58, 9 December 2012 (UTC)
Support Great AfD work, and enormously constructive with new editors. Just saw an AfD where she not only went above and beyond to try and show notability for an article, but then (having not done so), wrote a really kind but direct seven paragraph explanation to the article subject explaining what was going on. --j⚛e decker ^talk 21:36, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
Support What I said at her March RFA. Mkdw ^talk 04:07, 13 May 2013 (UTC)
I Support Tokyogirl79 because of the editor's fine work on wikipedia. Geraldshields11 (talk) 14:29, 9 August 2013 (UTC)
Support: Count me too. Tito☸Dutta 05:13, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
Support - Can't believe I haven't !voted yet — Crisco 1492 (talk) 05:46, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[11]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:52, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

Chiswick Chap

Nominated by: Tokyogirl79 (talk) 06:55, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
I'm nominating Chiswick for several reasons. Not only is he an incredibly hard worker, but he always puts a lot of thought into the AfDs that he has contributed to. With almost 20,000 edits and at least 60 pages that he has created himself, he's long overdue for a t-shirt to symbolize his awesomeness!Tokyogirl79 (talk) 15:51, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

Support

Support The article creation is certainly impressive and I respect any good AfD work. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 03:13, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
Precious Patterns in nature --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:47, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[12]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:52, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

MichaelQSchmidt (aka Schmidt)

Nominated by: Tokyogirl79 (talk) 10:30, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
If anything, Schmidt deserves a shirt for every day of the year! Not only has he made 42,624 edits so far, he's created 69 articles, and helps coordinate WP:FILM. A look through his edits will show how much work he's put into Wikipedia, especially to film related articles.Tokyogirl79 (talk) 15:51, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

Support

--v/r - T P 23:50, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
I've come across Michael many times on wiki, he's a great asset to the pedia. Ϣere SpielChequers 23:00, 9 December 2012 (UTC)
MQS is great. In fact, he deserves his own article--perhaps. Drmies (talk) 16:21, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
You didn't always feel that way Drmies [13] and even disagreed with me back when I was known as User:Pharmboy, forcing me to correct you a bit ;-) Fortunately MQS is a very forgiving individual, which is yet one more reason to give him a shirt. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 16:47, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
I remember Schmidts' deligent and tireless work during the early days of the Article Rescue Squad. Buster Seven Talk 05:47, 23 December 2012 (UTC)
Yes, he should get a shirt.--The Devil's Advocate _{tlk. cntrb.} 05:04, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Support — Ched : ? 22:14, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Belated support: Count me. Tito☸Dutta 17:52, 16 March 2014 (UTC)

Done Shirt sent, added to [[14]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:52, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

This, that and the other

Nominated by: David1217 ^{What I've done} 02:00, 3 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
TTO maintains Twinkle, one of Wikipedia's most useful tools.

Support

Support Tito Dutta (talk) 00:13, 9 December 2012 (UTC)
Support For his Twinkle work, much appreciated! AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 03:14, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
approved email sent on 2/19/14 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 09:34, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
Not done User contacted us on 3/4/14 to explain that they need to claim shirt at a later time. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:19, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

Bwilkins

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?
A fine sysop, I'm surprised Bwilkins was not yet nominated.

Support
Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 00:24, 15 December 2012 (UTC)

Above I started listing editors 1a, 1b, 1c, etc., and Bwilkins started to worry how far down the list he fell. Well, I'd say you're certainly in the top half of the alphabet . Go Phightins! 02:52, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
Maybe around G or H? AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 04:37, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
Support. I definitely think he deserves a shirt- I've seen how hard he works!Tokyogirl79 (｡◕‿◕｡) 15:50, 23 December 2012 (UTC)
Support Bwilkins is good all around admin, dedicated Wikipedian, and even the rare times we disagree, I learn something. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 22:56, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Bwilkins is an admin's admin, and an indispensible asset to Wikipedia in every capacity. Kurtis ^(talk) 14:25, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Support — Ched : ? 22:13, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Mkdw ^talk 16:49, 10 January 2014 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[15]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:52, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

Gtwfan52

Nominated by: Buster Seven Talk 06:20, 23 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
G-fan is a user that recently increased his involvement w/WP and is doing great work at many venues. Converses with new editors in a positive way and can be stern with problem editors. BTW...the fact that he nominated me for a shirt has nothing to do with this nomination. Well.....almost nothing. ```Buster Seven Talk 06:20, 23 December 2012 (UTC)

Support

Support Certainly. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 19:53, 24 December 2012 (UTC)
Support I have noticed a lot of really good work, good judgement, and lots of helpfulness coming from Gtwfan52. I hope they stick around for a very long time, as I'm betting they will make an excellent admin someday. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 22:52, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[16]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:52, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

Ruby2010

Nominated by: GRAPPLE X 12:29, 23 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?

Besides contributing masses of quality articles to the project (here's a handy list), Ruby is also an enthusiastic reviewer of other editors' work, a vital but thankless career path that keeps this place running nicely. Being a machine and all, she's turned out significantly more GA reviews than she has requested, which is no easy task. I'd say a t-shirt is in order at the vey least. GRAPPLE X 12:29, 23 December 2012 (UTC)

Support

Support as nominator. GRAPPLE X 12:29, 23 December 2012 (UTC)
Definitely Solid work, even dabbled in portals. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 13:18, 23 December 2012 (UTC)
Support for content work. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 19:55, 24 December 2012 (UTC)
Precious writers and royalty --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:52, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[17]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:52, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

Gnangarra

Nominated by: Satu Suro 10:01, 27 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome? Stays with it despite the conditions that would daunt the faint hearted... a very valuable stayer - not enough around...

Support

Support - rode out the storm. Rich Farmbrough, 19:43, 27 December 2012 (UTC).
Support Does great work for Wikipedia and Commons. Bidgee (talk) 09:22, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
Support - --Ganímedes (talk) 13:02, 10 December 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[18]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:52, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

Martinevans123

Nominated by: –
– Gareth Griffith-Jones |The Welsh Buzzard| 12:29, 3 January 2013 (UTC) Why is this user awesome?

An ever-industrious editor, Martin is able to be the most helpful of my many, British-Wikipedian friends. For me, a constant source of inspiration, wit and guidance. Humour is as natural to him as breathing is to the rest of us. But, when a serious matter occurs, he has the canny knack of "hitting the spot" dead on. When I feel low, it is to Martin Evans that I always turn – Gareth Griffith-Jones – The WelshBuzzard

Support

Support...Gareth sums up my sentiments as well.MONGO 19:38, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
Support AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 04:51, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious In Your Own Sweet Way --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:55, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Support A Welsh Wikipedia article without an edit from Martinevans123 forces you to question the validity of the topic. A stalwart amongst Wikipedians who deserves recognition. FruitMonkey (talk) 01:54, 22 December 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[19]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:11, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

Antandrus

Nominated by: — Coren ^(talk) 00:05, 27 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome? Antandrus has been with us since the Elder Days of 2004, and has been one of the keystones of Wikipedia's coverage of music and music theory. He's also served us as one of the most respected and dedicated administrators of the project, combining his contribution to the substance with stalwart defence of the project. He may be an unsung hero, but he shouldn't be an unclothed hero! — Coren ^(talk) 00:05, 27 December 2012 (UTC)

Support

need we say more.... Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:53, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
A model Wikipedian...just goes about their business adding great content, never seeking any awards, nor indulging any drama...MONGO 18:12, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Agree w/ EditorMondo. Antandrus is a Patriarch. ```Buster Seven Talk 19:04, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
An outstanding contributor in every imagineable way. -- Jack of Oz ^[Talk] 20:27, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
I cannot think of someone more deserving than him. Titoxd^{(?!? - cool stuff)} 02:47, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious broad perspective --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:53, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 02:37, 6 February 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[20]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:11, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

Buster7

Nominated by: Gtwfan52 (talk) 03:37, 21 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Buster is one of the driving forces in the editor retention project, and in all ways works toward being as helpful and collaborative as one can possibly be. He is an asset to the community.

Support

Support Definitely! AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 16:16, 21 December 2012 (UTC)
Give him the shirt!...MONGO 20:02, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Strong support One of the most helpful souls at WP:WER and is one of the most helpful to new editors around here. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 22:59, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Support - definitely one of the good guys. — Ched : ? 20:37, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Good choice, I particularly like Buster's work on recognition of active editors. Ϣere SpielChequers 13:34, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
Sure, why not. --Sonicyouth86 (talk) 19:59, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious koekjes and serenity --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:50, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Support - Strong support for Buster. Gandydancer (talk) 23:24, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[21]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:11, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

WhatamIdoing

Nominated by: Anthonyhcole (talk) 02:28, 4 January 2013 (UTC) Why is this user awesome? A major contributor to policy and omnipotent, omnipresent defender of the standard of our content, especially health-related content. Very wise. No exaggeration: without her, this encyclopedia would be visibly diminished. Support

Yes. A helpful, intelligent and knowledgeable editor. She has been around wikipedia for years now contributing heavily to medical articles in particular but also to policy and guideline development.--MrADHD | T@1k? 03:16, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
A solid agree. WAID's thoughtful analysis is something I have always appreciated, no matter the subject. WLU (t) (c) Wikipedia's rules:^simple/_complex 03:58, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
Sure, great editor! --Tito Dutta (talk) 03:52, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Terrihttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Merchandise_giveaways/Nominations&action=edit&section=77fyingly competent editor. --Sonicyouth86 (talk) 19:59, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
Andreas JN 466 07:11, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
Yes, a competent and tireless editor that I am glad to support. A salt of the earth Wikipedia editor. Gandydancer (talk) 22:53, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
+1 "We don't always agree", but I really like their willingness to discuss, even contrary perspectives. Technical 13 (talk) 19:04, 1 May 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[22]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:11, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

Fluffernutter

Nominated by: David1217 ^{What I've done} 04:12, 30 December 2012 (UTC) Why is this user awesome? Fluffernutter is a great user who always is a reasonable voice in a discussion. In addition, she has the hats of admin and oversighter—where she deals with the worst stuff on Wikipedia that needs to be hidden. And she's got a sandwich for a username! Support

Even a sandwich needs to a wear a shirt sometimes.--The Devil's Advocate _{tlk. cntrb.} 05:08, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
- A sandwich wearing a shirt and two hats? Now there's a thought. David1217 ^{What I've done} 13:46, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Support. A very quick look at some of her comments in the ANI section shows that she works pretty darn hard and is remarkably calm when dealing with a board that's almost always high tension and drama filled. (And I should know...)Tokyogirl79 (｡◕‿◕｡) 16:55, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
Support. Thine Antique Pen (talk) 16:58, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
Support --Pine^✉ 18:15, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
Support - Thehelpfulone 15:41, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
Support AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 03:54, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
— Ched : ? 03:47, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
In addition to an excellent user name, every single comment I've ever seen her make on AN or ANI has been a good one. WLU (t) (c) Wikipedia's rules:^simple/_complex 04:02, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
Support - Even when she disagrees with me, she is pretty nice about it. :) Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 19:46, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Support - Fluffernutter is always wonderful, tireless and hard-working, polite even (especially?) when she's telling me why I'm wrong. :-) James F. (talk) 01:50, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Support of course, very clueful and dedicated wikipedian, whose advice and wise words always articulate things better than I can. Snowolf ^{How can I help?} 02:42, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
+1 TheOriginalSoni (talk) 14:01, 13 May 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[23]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:11, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

Tryptofish

Nominated by: Lova Falk talk 16:26, 31 December 2012 (UTC) Why is this user awesome? An editor with people skills and a great sense of humor - and who knows what he is writing about. Support

A joy to work with. Sincere, intelligent, helpful and funny. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 03:10, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
A great wikipedia editor and a very valuable editor - I have seen his good work around medical and psychiatry articles.--MrADHD | T@1k? 03:13, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[24]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:11, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

DragonflySixtyseven

Nominated by: Pine^✉ 20:39, 2 January 2013 (UTC) Why is this user awesome? Helpful and nice user, goes above and beyond the call of duty!

Support --Pine^✉ 20:39, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
Support for services to the back of the queue at NPP Ϣere SpielChequers 13:30, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
Support - per WSC, Dragonfly handles some of the worst stuff at NPP and is invaluable there. Thehelpfulone 13:13, 11 January 2013 (UTC)

Support - DragonFly's help in a number of administrative areas has been invaluable for Wikipedia, and they well deserve a thank you. James F. (talk) 01:58, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Dragonfly is one of the most dedicated administrators on this project, and his dedication to new page patrolling is without par. He brings so many issues up and is by far the best customer I have as an oversighter :) Snowolf ^{How can I help?} 02:49, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[25]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:11, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

Smallchief

Nominated by: Djembayz (talk) 04:22, 16 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
This editor's substantive articles of professional quality have greatly improved the coverage of the Indigenous peoples of North America. As Steve Jobs said,

I found that there were these incredibly great people at doing certain things, and that you couldn't replace one of these people with 50 average people. They could just do things that no number of average people could do.

A t-shirt or other gift would be a good start for recognizing this sort of expert editor.

Support

Support Good work! AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 19:57, 24 December 2012 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[26]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:11, 29 March 2014 (UTC)

Canadian Paul

Nominated by: Ϣere SpielChequers 23:31, 9 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
As well as contributing several good articles, including The Cats of Ulthar, Canadian Paul is one of the team who keep on top of our death anomalies, sorting out articles where we are saying that someone is alive but one or more other languages of Wikipedia say they are dead. Ϣere SpielChequers 23:31, 9 December 2012 (UTC)

Support

Absolutely; one of the calmer voices in the articles on human longevity, which has a penchant for being a nasty minefield. Anyone who can maintain sanity there deserves commendation. The Blade of the Northern Lights (話して下さい) 17:40, 10 December 2012 (UTC)
Support Impressed by the DYK and GA work. May not be much, but it's still something. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 04:00, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
Yes Articles that bear his stamp are wikitreasures. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 19:41, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
Of course OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 05:59, 22 December 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[27]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 05:52, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

DeltaQuad

Nominated by: Ϣere SpielChequers 11:25, 29 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
DQ is a very helpful Wikipedian, he's run bot runs for me and done lots of work combating sockpuppetry Ϣere SpielChequers 11:25, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
Support

In addition to the DQ bots, he is also a dev on the ACC tool and helped create and is a dev for the UTRS tool.--v/r - T P 21:13, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
You know what, DQ works his tail off in ways that most people don't realize. Running CU doesn't make contrib entries, so it gets overlooked but I know from experience that ever since he received the CU bit, he had to hit the ground running, at full speed, and he has done it with style. At SPI, he has been really thoughtful in explaining why he can't run a CU, patient in working with clerks and has stepped up to the plate to help keep the place from being overrun with socks. I would agree that a t-shirt has been well earned. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:18, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
DeltaQuad was one of the other admins who helped close this nightmare, and his work on that was exceptional. Obvious support. The Blade of the Northern Lights (話して下さい) 04:51, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
--Pine^✉ 18:16, 31 December 2012 (UTC)
Of course. Torreslfchero (talk) 15:28, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Amazing user and check user. Vacation^nine 23:26, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Support For ACC and CU works! --Tito Dutta (contact) 06:26, 2 May 2013 (UTC)

approved email sent on 2/19/14 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:53, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
- Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:19, 4 March 2014 (UTC)
Not done Contacted user on Talk page on [date]. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:14, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

Reaper Eternal

Nominated by: T.I.M^(Contact) 21:49, 29 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
An awesome, long term editor and admin who is bold, helpful, constructive and very active! Definitely deserves that little something extra for his great history of contributions.
Support

I was going to nominate Reaper, but you beat me to it. Other than blowing up the wiki, he's a good guy. ;^) David1217 ^{What I've done} 00:07, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
I coaxed the adding of Reaper to the stocks, which he took in the best of spirits with never a complaint. Reaper does a lot of stuff behind the scenes that makes the place run smoother, plus a lot of hard work at SPI that is easy to miss. Calm, collected and always setting a good example, a t-shirt has been well earned. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 18:49, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Certainly. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 18:10, 3 December 2012 (UTC)
Very helpful and great admin. Torreslfchero (talk) 15:29, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Webclient101^talk 07:22, 3 January 2013 (UTC)

— Yash ^[talk] 04:03, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

7. 100% yes. -- LuK3 (Talk) 03:38, 10 January 2013 (UTC)

approved email sent on 2/19/14 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:59, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
- Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:19, 4 March 2014 (UTC)
Not done Contacted user on Talk page on [date]. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:14, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

Elen of the Roads

Nominated by: Anthonyhcole (talk) 00:02, 30 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Intelligent, perspicacious, hard-working, fair, compassionate (did I say intelligent?) arbitrator.

Support

Shoo-in. Sitush (talk) 00:40, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Indeed. Joefromrandb (talk) 04:12, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Yes. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 18:14, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
She was one of my nominators after coaxing me to become an admin. We sometimes bump heads, but it never gets personal. To paraphrase her at my own RfA, I prefer admin that aren't perfect and willing to admit an occasional mistake. Elen is all heart, sometimes worn on her sleeve, reminding us that we are all human. And yes, she is a tremendous asset to the project. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 18:33, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
--Andreas JN 466 09:14, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
Definitely needs a t-shirt (not to suggest she has a habit of going without one).--The Devil's Advocate (talk) 03:05, 2 December 2012 (UTC)
How did I miss this? Of course. Clone her, and make them all admins. Numerous times she's steered me in the right direction almost without saying a thing. Truly accomplished at relating to other human beings. Would that I could be half as good. Begoon ^talk 14:43, 2 December 2012 (UTC)
I'm just going to have to stop trying to add letters after 1 when trying to rank our editors. We have about 10 who are tied. And Elen is certainly one of them. Go Phightins! 03:03, 3 December 2012 (UTC)
How did I miss this one? I have a lot of respect for the work Elen's done here. A nice T-shirt is the least we can do to thank her for her efforts. 28bytes (talk) 16:31, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Yes please — Ched : ? 20:38, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
— Yash ^[talk] 04:03, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious civility --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:43, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Yes.·ʍaunus·snunɐw· 14:53, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
approved email sent on 2/19/14 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 09:05, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
- Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:19, 4 March 2014 (UTC)
Not done Contacted user on Talk page on [date]. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:14, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

SandyGeorgia

Nominated by: Anthonyhcole (talk) 00:11, 30 November 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
Upholder of quality on all topic areas, a fine editor, indefatigable protector of medical content.

Support

We may rarely get along, but there is no doubt in my mind that Sandy has the best interest of Wikipedia at heart. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 04:27, 30 November 2012 (UTC)
Guts, intelligence and integrity. Of course. Ceoil (talk) 02:10, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
Always cute, always sincere. The uberbunny of all fluffy bunnies. A true fluffybunnytitan, standing against the ugly assaults on FAC or medical content made by evil antiFACbunnies that either escaped her lazer gaze or did not repent. SG tolerates horrific abuse from such horrors, and deserves a lot more than just a T-shirt. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 02:32, 1 December 2012 (UTC)

A bunny of Caerbannog, methinks. Kablammo (talk) 02:11, 12 December 2012 (UTC)

Sandy's efforts have not gone unnoticed. LadyofShalott 04:21, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
Loooooong service at FAC. --Andreas JN 466 09:15, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
She cares. Begoon ^talk 14:45, 2 December 2012 (UTC)
Sandy is a good egg! Joefromrandb (talk) 02:58, 3 December 2012 (UTC)
I literally can not think of a wikipedian I respect more, nor can I think of any situation that Sandy has not handled with calm grace, savant-like knowledge and the patience of a stone. If at all possible the shirt should be stuffed with cash, kittens, cash-wrapped kittens or an entire wardrobe of clothes made from the finest merino wool and/or Egyptian cotton. WLU (t) (c) Wikipedia's rules:^simple/_complex 11:48, 6 December 2012 (UTC)
No question. Wizardman 21:33, 7 December 2012 (UTC)
An integral cog of the wiki machine....Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Great all round contributer to wikipedia. An intelligent, friendly and committed wikipedian and has done an enormous amount of work in FAC.--MrADHD | T@1k? 20:33, 11 December 2012 (UTC)
Sure. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 04:02, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
Huge asset to the project. Strong support. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) (if I write on your page reply on mine) 15:28, 14 December 2012 (UTC)
When nobody does what needs to be done - she does it. Lova Falk talk 08:55, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Huge asset...MONGO 18:47, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Keeping up standards at MEDRS is a positive.--Wehwalt (talk) 20:15, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
Absolutely. The hard work highlighting copyright problems and fighting for good sources in medical articles are just two of the reasons. 28bytes (talk) 22:37, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
yup, as per WLU Gnan garra 13:22, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
FiachraByrne (talk) 13:33, 30 December 2012 (UTC)
No ordinary bunny. Kablammo (talk) 23:32, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
Support extremely dedicated and resilient wikipedian. Snowolf ^{How can I help?} 02:38, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Strong support. I wish she lived next door. Gandydancer (talk) 23:15, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
Support - Snowolf sums it up nicely. Absolutely an asset here. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 15:11, 14 April 2013 (UTC)
Support – A dedicated contributor. Buster Seven Talk 17:06, 16 April 2013 (UTC)
Support Thought I missed this one. Glad I made it in time. Mkdw ^talk 18:54, 17 May 2013 (UTC)
Support Absolutely.--SPhilbrick (Talk) 00:59, 22 September 2013 (UTC)
approved email sent on 2/19/14 --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 09:07, 19 February 2014 (UTC)
- Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 07:19, 4 March 2014 (UTC)
Not done Contacted user on Talk page on [date]. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:14, 20 March 2014 (UTC)

Raystorm

Nominated by: Bence (talk) 22:13, 4 January 2013 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome? Raystorm is an awesome new member of the Affiliations Committee , and apparently also has time to edit a number of Wikipedias, she deserves some shirts! –Bence (talk) 22:13, 4 January 2013 (UTC) Support

Oh yes, Raystorm has done great work on both the English and Spanish Wikipedias, and is friendly and helpful! LadyofShalott 22:29, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Excellent work! --Tito Dutta (talk) 03:47, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Sí, con toda seguridad. Laura Fiorucci (talk) 21:21, 19 April 2013 (UTC)
Support SarahStierch (talk) 01:05, 10 August 2013 (UTC)
Support, Jmvkrecords ⚜ Intra Talk 16:03, 8 December 2013 (UTC).
Support --Esteban (talk) 17:36, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
Support --Hispalois (talk) 08:09, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[28]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:04, 17 April 2014 (UTC)

28bytes

Nominated by: — Ched : ? 20:29, 5 January 2013 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome? From editing articles, to helping others with the mop, to assisting people with name changes and other 'crat duties, 28Bytes is one of the most helpful, and active Wikipedians around. He researches before jumping to conclusions, and he always treats other people fairly. A truly top-notch person. — Ched : ? 20:29, 5 January 2013 (UTC)

Support

My admin of choice, good for seemingly hopeless cases, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:40, 5 January 2013 (UTC)

ps: Precious words of reason and moderation with right bite --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:59, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

Looks good to me, and apparently the community agrees. Will the T shirt help? Can't hurt.--Wehwalt (talk) 21:48, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
Support For sure. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 00:29, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
Good admin and bureaucrat. David1217 ^{What I've done} 09:21, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
— Yash ^[talk] 04:03, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Support --Tito Dutta (talk) 03:46, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Support. And there is no cabal, just good editors who sometimes become good admin, then good bureaucrats. Dennis : 2¢ 19:17, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Done Shirt sent, added to [[29]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:04, 17 April 2014 (UTC)

Thehelpfulone

Nominated by: Pine^✉ 23:37, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome? This user absolutely lives up to his name by being helpful and polite. He's one of the IRC superops and I've also seen him doing good work on Meta and making useful comments on Wikimedia-l.

Support --Pine^✉ 23:37, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
Support Tito Dutta (talk) 03:43, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Yup. Personal capacity, not staff. -Philippe (talk) 19:15, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
Support - A wonderful Wikipedian, reminding me so often why the community works - because they care about helping others. James F. (talk) 02:00, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Support great user, wonderful knowledge and dedication to the projects. Snowolf ^{How can I help?} 03:01, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Support very helpful :P Legoktm (talk) 06:55, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
Support the giving of a Tshirt to this good natured and helpful editor. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 13:24, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
Support Incredibly helpful. Also per James F. YuviPanda (talk) 20:29, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
Strong support THO is amazing and he's gonna make a fine economist :) Almonroth 22:23, 25 June 2013 (UTC)
Support SarahStierch (talk) 01:04, 10 August 2013 (UTC)
Support --Ganímedes (talk) 13:01, 10 December 2013 (UTC)

Done Shirt sent, added to [[30]]. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 04:04, 17 April 2014 (UTC)

IZAK

Nominated by: Yoninah (talk) 15:26, 3 December 2012 (UTC)

Why is this user awesome?
For 10 years now, IZAK has made his mark on virtually every page under WikiProject Judaism, opening new topics, adding hard-to-find sources, encouraging other writers to improve pages, fine-tuning category pages, and, most of all, clarifying and defending the tenets of mainstream Judaism on countless AFD discussion pages. IZAK deserves a t-shirt and more for his dedication and consistent input, with the goal of building Wikipedia into a great encyclopedia.

Support

Absolutely! — Malik Shabazz ^Talk/_Stalk 05:33, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
Support.--Shrike (talk)/WP:RX 21:24, 25 December 2012 (UTC)
IZAK, I have pleasure imagining you slitting the sides of the T-shirt, boring holes in the newly created corners, and adding your own tzitzit. --Dweller (talk) 10:57, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
I Support this nomination. --רח"ק | Talk | Contribs 07:15, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
approved email sent on 3/4/14. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 08:51, 4 March 2014 (UTC)
- Contacted user again today. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:52, 20 March 2014 (UTC)
Not done Contacted user on Talk page on 3/20/14. User is free to claim shirt when they want to. --JMatthews (WMF) (talk) 06:07, 29 March 2014 (UTC)