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This page is reserved for hosts who are currently less active at the Teahouse. Once a host, always a host. If you're ready to pick-up hosting again, please put yourself on the main page!
Greetings: This page is no longer in use--all Teahouse Host profiles are now listed on the host landing page, and transcluded to the hosts page. Thank you. - J-Mo Talk to Me Email Me 21:36, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your contribution and come back anytime!

Hosts on Sabbatical

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Keilana

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Keilana is a student of biology and physics at a university in Chicago. Her passion is astronomy, as anyone who stalks her contributions would know. She's an administrator and mediator with a love for helping new editors, because she was treated so well when she joined the project. She's fluent in French, though her grammar deteriorates markedly after midnight.

"Wikipedia is the best outlet for me to share my passion for astronomy with the world!"

joined: 17:38, 30 July 2012‎ (UTC)


Theodore!

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I have a passion for history, and have generally edited within that field. I'm also a scifi fan; I especially enjoy the Hyperion Cantos books, and hope someday to rewrite the articles on each book.

It is knowledge that influences and equalises the social condition of man
Benjamin Disraeli

joined: 05:15, 16 August 2013 (UTC)

Carliitaeliza

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Hi there,my name is Carly Elizabeth,I am a spanish Wikipedian who comes from Chile.I edit Wikimedia proyects over a year ago,my favorite place or proyect to edit or help other users is Teahouse,because you can find good users,that are waiting for someone to help,is a open proyect and I love Wikipedia Teahouse. I also edit on Wikimedia Commons where my favorite hobbie is give one or more categories to uncategorized files,saludos!

All doors are no closed yet,exept if you close them
—Carly

joined: 15:45, 24 July 2013 (UTC)


Original Authority

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I'm a huge fan of canon. Usually edit articles related to Vampire Diaries

The first rule of truly living; do the thing your most afraid of
—Rebekah Mikaelson

joined: 20:22, 15 August 2013 (UTC)


Numbermaniac

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I've been on Wikipedia for a while now and I think I know the basics and how it all works. Fighting vandals is something I do often.

It is impossible to learn without asking questions.

joined: 04:23, 3 July 2013 (UTC)


Ariconte

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I'm fairly good at referencing and including references in inline citations. I like to help people find the documentation that will guide them to participate more. I'm not good at composition.

I've been reading and editing Wikipedia for a long time. Years ago I was a sailor, now older than most Wikipedians --> Hopefully more patient.

joined: 10:29, 6 February 2013 (UTC)


Ariconte

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I'm fairly good at referencing and including references in inline citations. I like to help people find the documentation that will guide them to participate more. I'm not good at composition.

I've been reading and editing Wikipedia for a long time. Years ago I was a sailor, now older than most Wikipedians --> Hopefully more patient.

joined: 10:29, 6 February 2013 (UTC)


Falkirks

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I am a reasonably experienced editor. I have done most work in patrol and tagging of new pages. I can classify correct tags to use on an article very quickly. I am comfortable with the use of twinkle an style new page curation system. I am also a member of the welcome committee.

Keep Smilling!

joined: 05:24, 25 May 2013 (UTC)


EBY3221

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Hi! American WikiHobbit working mostly on biographies of living persons and those policies. I've been around for several years and have run into a bit of everything so I will happily help with any question you have. I prefer coffee to tea, but love both.

In the information age, you don't teach philosophy as they did after feudalism. You perform it. If Aristotle were alive today he'd have a talk show.
—Timothy Leary

joined: 02:09, 5 June 2013 (UTC)


TBrandley

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I work on articles related to aviation, television, and Canada, having significantly contributed to numerous featured articles, featured lists, and good articles. I also revert vandalism, participate at articles for deletion discussions and such. I've been editing Wikipedia since November 2011, having made over 18,000 contributions to the site now. Feel free to contact me if you need any help.


joined: 01:05, 1 December 2012 (UTC)


Yutsi

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I'm proficient in anti-vandalism, enforcing the policies and guidelines, and other bureaucratic and maintenance work.

"Life is bristling with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to cultivate one's garden."
Voltaire

joined: 15:09, 30 July 2013 (UTC)


Stmullin

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My work is related to Epistemology, Philosophy of education, Learning theories, Instructional theories, Philosophers in education, Theorists in education, and Biographies of significant educators.

“We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.”
—Anais Nin

joined: 15:13, 25 July 2013 (UTC)


Vibhijain

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I started contributing to Wikipedia as a Vandalism fighter, but nowadays I am mostly busy with creating and expanding articles related to India, Cricket and Hinduism.

Jai Hanuman Gyaan Gun Sagar, Jai Kapis Teehun Lok Ujagar
Tulsidas in Hanuman Chalisa

joined: 07:38, 15 May 2013 (UTC)


Hibye321

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I will make Wikipedia Better

Everything Can't Be perfect, but they can be made a little more better.

joined: 05:00, 14 April 2013 (UTC)


Sneha Srivastava

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joined: 12:05, 26 July 2013 (UTC)


Mr RD

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Here to help new editors.


joined: 17:54, 25 July 2013 (UTC)


TEB728

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I have worked mostly on the Help desk and the Media copyright questions forum. Recently I have been monitoring new pages, looking for those that qualify (or not) for speedy deletion, and wikifying articles that show promise.
  • It may be a sign of insanity, but I actually find the non-free content policy easy to understand.
  • Recently I have found too many cases where new users confuse Wikipedia with a social networking site: We need to do a better job of explaining the difference.

joined: 03:09, 11 November 2012 (UTC)


GorillaWarfare

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GorillaWarfare is a college student studying computer engineering at Northeastern University. She is an English Wikipedia administrator who mainly does anti-vandalism, copyediting, and other maintenance work. She is also active on English Wikisource, where she is working on proofreading such texts as The Interpretation of Dreams and the Pentagon Papers.

The point is that I am now a perfectly safe penguin, and my colleague here is rapidly running out of limbs!
—– Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

joined: 19:31, 19 July 2012 (UTC)


JHUbal27

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I like to edit pages on Wikipedia for fun. I also review Pending Articles for Creation submisssions. I don't think it's nerdy (even though I'm a teenager). I'm currently in school and I aspire to be a pediatrician. My interests include rollecoasters/amusement parks, aviation (airports, airplanes, etc.), singing, and One Direction. JHUbal27 (talk)

"I've never let school interfere with my education."
—Mark Twain

joined: 08:30, 6 January 2013 (UTC)


Tariqmudallal

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I made a verity of edits overall. So, please join me!!!


joined: 14:28, 15 July 2013 (UTC)


SL93

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I am experienced with the processes of article editing, Articles for Deletion, and DYK. The guidelines and policies of Wikipedia are very familiar to me.

When do you think people die? When they are shot through the heart by the bullet of a pistol? No. When they are ravaged by an incurable disease? No. When they drink a soup made from a poisonous mushroom!? No! It’s when… they are forgotten.
—Dr. Hiriluk (One Piece by Eiichiro Oda)

joined: 15:41, 24 June 2013 (UTC)


EpochFail

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I'm a wikignome and userscript maintainer. I don't edit all that substantially anymore, but through my academic work, I've got a strong theoretical understanding of how Wikipedia works.

Science is what we do when we need to know that we know something.
—me

joined: 18:25, 21 January 2013 (UTC)


Hallows AG

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Hi there! I'm Hallows AG :) I've been in and around WIkipedia for over two years now and have 13000 edits. I routinely fight vandalism but I love helping out new users and am always willing to help out! Just pop me a message on my talk page if you need anything!

If you go vandalise the wiki, you better be ready for some "wiki love"

joined: 13:27, 4 July 2013 (UTC)


Vigyani

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A vigyani


joined: 02:24, 29 May 2013 (UTC)


Titodutta

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Hi, my name is Tito Dutta! I mainly edit WP:India related articles. I also a member of Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user, Wikipedia:Counter-Vandalism Unit/Academy

Na hanyate hanyamane sarire
Bhagavad Gita

joined: 14:04, 26 January 2013 (UTC)


TortoiseWrath

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I tend to be what we call a WikiGnome: I hang around in the shadows and fix grammar mistakes and vandalism.

"And the rest, after a sudden wet thud, was silence."
Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

joined: 04:50, 10 May 2013 (UTC)


Theopolisme

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Theopolisme, a Wikipedian since 2011, mainly contributes to Wikipedia by showing new users the ropes, reverting vandalism, and copyediting, tagging, and categorizing new articles. He also is an Education Ambassador.

"Scout, I think I'm beginning to understand something. I think I'm beginning to understand why Boo Radley's stayed shut up in the house all this time… it's because he wants to stay inside." —To Kill a Mockingbird

joined: 18:30, 19 July 2012‎ (UTC)


Jackson Peebles

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Wikipedia Education Program Instructor and Account Creator specializing in Vandalism Prevention/Reparation and Minor Copyedits

"Are we a a movement of institutions or a movement of the moved?"
—Matthias Schmale, Under Secretary General, IFRC

joined: 03:19, 19 February 2013 (UTC)


Doctree

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Still new enough to remember feeling overwhelmed by everything Wikipedia, DocTree is active in WikiProject Birds and related citizen science. A WikiPlatypus, he often wanders into other areas so you may find him in a discussion of an article proposed for deletion, a good article review, working at the tail end of the backlog of the new page patrol or just about anywhere.

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.
Henry David Thoreau

joined: 23:11, 30 July 2012‎ (UTC)


Jackson Peebles

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Wikipedia Education Program Instructor and Account Creator specializing in Vandalism Prevention/Reparation and Minor Copyedits

"Are we a a movement of institutions or a movement of the moved?"
—Matthias Schmale, Under Secretary General, IFRC

joined: 03:19, 19 February 2013 (UTC)


Lee Tru.

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I am very into fighting vandalism on Wikipedia and in assisting other new users. I also like to edit in science and military history related stuff especially psi.

"Reason is the art of making cognitively reasonable statements that can be analytically or empirically proven."

joined: 15:59, 20 April 2013 (UTC)


Maine12329

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Hihi~! I'm an enthusiast of many things and have free time to spare. My work on wikipedia is mainly (but not limited to) music-related, and I'll do my best in helping others with any questions about Wikipedia!

It doesn't matter how many times you fail. You only have to be right once and then everyone can tell that you are an overnight success.
Mark Cuban

joined: 15:37, 14 June 2013 (UTC)


Rosiestep

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Hi there! I've created thousands of new articles since becoming a Wikipedia editor (2007) and content admin (2009). A cultural anthropologist at heart, one of my passions is translating appropriately referenced articles from foreign language wikipedias into the English language one.

Try not. Do or do not. There is no try. -Yoda

joined: 03:15, 24 February 2012‎ (UTC)


Jtmorgan

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Hi! I'm a Seattle-based Wikipedia Researcher and a Wikignome. I read more than I edit, and I'm a sucker for articles related to history, geography, or bears. I've also been known to enjoy a nice cup of tea on occasion.

What is divinity if it can come only in silent shadows and in dreams?
—Wallace Stevens, Sunday Morning

joined: 23:40, 2 February 2012 (UTC)


TheOriginalSoni

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Soni has been editing Wikipedia since April 2013, which makes him a new editor like many others. But he has been actively participating in various WikiProjects and occasionally also helps around in other places on Wiki, specially to welcome new editors and warn vandals.

Do or do not, there is no "try".
Yoda

joined: 10:01, 28 December 2012 (UTC)


Arctic Kangaroo

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I usually spend most of my time on Wikipedia reverting vandalism, and you may want to call me one of the "Vandal Fighters" in Wikipedia. However, I still contribute content occasionally, and I also review potential new articles by accepting/declining them at WP:AFC. As for new articles, once in a while I may write one. If you have any queries, feel free to post them at the Teahouse Q&A page, or you can leave a message on my talk page.


joined: 10:47, 26 April 2013 (UTC)


PBASH607

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My name is Prabash Akmeemana and i'm a sysop on the Test Wikipedia, I am a post-graduate student at the University of Toronto. I am taking my bachelors for computing, as I plan to be a software developer. (Wikipedia is a great place to start). I have coding skills in; Javascript, HTML, CSS, Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java and Python.

"Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another."

joined: 02:38, 16 June 2013 (UTC)


Bilby

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Bilby has been active on Wikipedia since early 2008. He is an academic working in IT and IS, so to an extent Wikipedia is part of his day job as well as his hobby. Bilby mostly focuses on photography, copyright, public art, and anything where the research looks particularly enjoyable.

I love the collaborative environment on Wikipedia – it can take effort to make it work, but it is far more rewarding than I ever imagined. My favorite moments on Wikipedia all involve working with other contributors to build something better than what we could do on our own.


Kevin12xd

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Hello editors! My name is Kevin Zheng, and I reside in Ontario, Canada. I love answering any questions you may have! I am more than willing to edit your article for you. I mainly do anti-vandal work on Wikipedia.

Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration.
—Thomas Alva Edison

joined: 00:10, 3 February 2013 (UTC)


Worm That Turned

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Worm That Turned (or WormTT) is a UK Wikipedian who's been around for nearly four years. The majority of his work is in adoption, and he has proclaimed himself the most prolific adopter on Wikipedia. He's also an administrator and has spent a lot of time helping new users, students, unhappy subjects of articles and anyone else he can find that needs help.

Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.

-- John Crawford Crosby

joined: 09:23, 21 March 2012‎ (UTC)


NorthBySouthBaranof

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I'm a writer, park ranger, traveler and copyeditor, not necessarily in that order.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.
Edward Abbey

joined: 09:57, 1 June 2013 (UTC)


Pug6666

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Mostly work on formatting. I can help a little bit with basic stuff

I is a number it should be treated as such
—Nothing is to be feared. It is only to be understood. -Marie Curie

joined: 02:39, 26 May 2013 (UTC)


AppleJack-7

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I am experianced in the counter-vandalism unit, and am also a recent changes and new pages patroller. Also, I have rollback and reviewer rights.

"Do or do not. There is no try"
—Master Yoda

joined: 23:34, 28 May 2013 (UTC)


Nathan2055

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Howdy, I'm Nathan2055. I've been a host since the pilot days and I'm very interested in editor retention. I'm also a developer and the release coordinator of the articles for creation script.

"Well, I found it on Wikipedia so it must be notable!"
—A new user's AfD keep rational

joined: 18:45, 5 November 2012 (UTC)


Ryan shell

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I spend most of my time writing articles on animal species- usually fossils or fishes. Ive been an editor since high school, something like 6 years now. I also help out with article feedback, new-user feedback (when it was still running), and new page patrolling. Ask me literally any question, even if i don't have experience in certain areas, I can probably find the best answer in a few minutes.

Use the force, Harry.
—Gandalf

joined: 18:47, 24 May 2013 (UTC)


JackFrost2121

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I have been creating decent articles on Wikipedia, and I have good experience with article creation, if you have any questions about that, I'm the one to ask!

"I believe Wikipedia should be a great place to learn and create articles. Creating articles is a great way to express your knowledge to the public.-JackFrost2121"

joined: 02:04, 23 May 2013 (UTC)


Chamal N

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I have worked on many areas of Wikipedia in the past, but these days I'm involved mainly in military history and cricket articles. I like to help out whenever and wherever I can though, and I frequently visit the help desk.

In any field, find the strangest thing and then explore it.
John Archibald Wheeler

joined: 08:47, 10 March 2013 (UTC)


Skamecrazy123

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I have participated in such diverse activities as vandal fighting, new page patrolling and the odd new article. I am more than happy to help out, or to direct you to someone who can help if I cannot.

The Road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone and I must follow, if I can.
—J.R.R Tolkien

joined: 20:56, 1 January 2013 (UTC)


You Can Act Like A Man

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joined: 17:25, 18 January 2013 (UTC)


Kurtis

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I've been using Wikipedia since 2005, made my first edit in 2007, and finally registered in 2008. In that time, I've made thousands of contributions to this site. I'm pretty active in topics pertaining to the Cold War, the Middle East, and human rights. I'm also a regular participant in the process by which editors are granted administrator status, as well as frequently commenting on nominations for certain news articles to be featured on the Main Page. If you have any questions, feel free to ping me on my talk page at any time! =)

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
Ian Maclaren

joined: 08:47, 5 May 2013 (UTC)


Ushau97

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At present, mostly what I do at English Wikipedia is reading Wikipedia related stuff. Hence I can give answers to most questions without difficulty. I was a new editor feedback responder but after it was undeployed, I have been answering questions here at the Teahouse and the Help desk. I enjoy helping out other users.

Imagine a world in which every single person on the planet is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge. That's what we're doing.
Jimmy Wales

joined: 09:30, 23 February 2013 (UTC)


MJ94

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Hello! I'm MJ94, an editor here on Wikipedia. When I'm not gnoming around, you may find me working at ACC or helping out users in some capacity. I love interacting with other editors and I'm happy to assist you in any way I can. Now, may I interest you in a cup of tea?

It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
—Walt Disney

joined: 18:56, 2 February 2013 (UTC)


AbigailAbernathy

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Abigail has been a lurker of Wikipedia from 2008 to 2011. She started replying to the Feedback Dashboard in late 2011; when she saw what Huggle was she requested Rollback rights so she can battle vandalism using it, and is still doing it today. She can be seen on Huggle and the Dashboard between school, life, and her Xbox. She wants to pursue a career in the Computer Science or Computer Security fields when she goes off to college.

High School Student, video game addict, Wikipedia addict. Schools, Wikipedia IS reliable!


FrigidNinja

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My name is FrigidNinja. I've only been editing for a few months, but I have experience reverting vandalism and patrolling new pages. I'm planning to begin work with articles for creation soon. I also have experience answering questions on the help desk, and enjoy helping out new contributors whenever I can

Wisdom begins in wonder
—Socrates

joined: 19:47, 20 March 2013 (UTC)


Gwickwire

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I enjoy furthering the project (Wikipedia), and can answer any questions that involve content, how to get around, how to edit, or why something is the way it is! I also have a pretty good understanding of Spanish, so feel free to ask me things in Spanish if you need to. También yo hablo Español, y si se necesita preguntarme en español, Ud. puede!

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
—Marianne Williamson

joined: 03:15, 1 October 2012 (UTC)


Espresso Addict

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I've been an editor since 2006, and am one of the 'pedia's least-active administrators. I edit eclectically but these days local history, historic buildings and science/medicine biographies are my usual haunts. I can help out with sourcing, establishing notability and deletion policies; I know the ropes at Did You Know and can help with building portals.

To see a world in a grain of sand,
And a heaven in a wild flower
William Blake

joined: 02:06, 16 March 2013 (UTC)


CCamp2013

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I enjoy watching Reality TV shows and movies. I have contributed to and/or created a lot of articles on Wikipedia including: The Voice (U.S. season 5), Ready for Love (TV series), Bachelor Pad, and Fashion Star (season 2).


joined: 05:30, 25 April 2013 (UTC)


Cassianto

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I have been an editor for four years and I have over 10 featured articles to my name. I mainly concentrate on articles to do with the British theatrical scene, more specifically the music hall era. I enjoy helping new editors, and I am willing to pass on what I have learnt to others. Please feel free to email me with any questions.

"Bessie Braddock: “Sir, you are drunk.” Winston Churchill: “Madam, you are ugly. In the morning, I shall be sober.”
Winston Churchill

joined: 10:27, 21 April 2013 (UTC)


Rutebega

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Hi, I'm Rutebega. I came here for a slightly more relaxing and gratifying role on Wikipedia, but I also happen to enjoy a nice cuppa now and again. I try to keep my contributions to Wikipedia varied, but I can often be found at ANI. If you want to know more about me, you can check out my user page.

It isn't very popular in technical circles to say a lot of mushy stuff about love, but frankly it's a very very important part of what holds our project together.
—Jimbo Wales

joined: 00:40, 2 February 2013 (UTC)


Frappyjohn

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I've been contributing a few edits a month to Wikipedia since 2005. I usually just correct a typo or edit for style, but occasionally I'll dig in and do something more substantial.

"Long experience has taught me this about the status of mankind with regard to matters requiring thought: the less people know and understand about them, the more positively they attempt to argue concerning them, while on the other hand to know and understand a multitude of things renders men cautious in passing judgment upon anything new."
—-Galileo Galilei (in The Assayer)

joined: 07:15, 17 April 2013 (UTC)


Adam mugliston

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I've been on Wikipedia for 4 years now. I am an adopter and I do other bits and bobs. I'm happy to help or adopt willing new users.

The only way to have a friend is to be one.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson

joined: 13:28, 3 September 2012 (UTC)


Rajnishgarg999

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It ain't over till its over.
—Rocky(Slvester Stallone)

joined: 14:29, 12 April 2013 (UTC)


Sjones23

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Hello, everyone. My name is Sjones23 and I am an undergraduate student at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York with a passion of music. I have been an editor since 2006 and made 12 good articles and 11 featured articles, in addition to creating 25 articles or so. In addition to music, I am also interestd in editing video games, films, sports and anime. Wikipedia can be very complicated, so if you want to ask me anything about Wikipedia, I would be more than happy to help out and give some advice.

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

joined: 00:30, 31 March 2013 (UTC)


Ducknish

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Ducknish splits his time on Wikipedia between patrolling new pages, reverting vandalism, participating in articles for deletion discussions, and cleaning up other odds and ends on the wiki. He is always happy to help new users navigate the confusing roads of Wikipedia.

"It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well."
—Rene Descartes

joined: 19:10, 29 September 2012 (UTC)


Mediran

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I am Mediran, ready to help! I am here on Wikipedia for some time, I mostly participate on patrolling new pages, nominated pages for deletion or sometimes, patrolling recent changes. If you're in doubt of anything about here in Wikipedia, please let us (your co-editors) know to help you out and for you to become a good Wikipedian. I am interested in SpongeBob SquarePants and I love SpongeBob and Patrick.

The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.
Albert Einstein

joined: 02:31, 27 October 2012 (UTC)


Rich Farmbrough

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I've been knocking around Wikpedia, and been knocked around Wikipedia for years. My Wikipedia motto is "get things done" - I have worked on content, templates and robots - and on helping other users. I like solving those tricky little technical problems, or helping editors to work together.

Per ardua ad astra
—H. Rider Haggard (and trad.)

joined: 16:36, 25 August 2012 (UTC)


Firefighter Jake

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I am a fulltime Firefigher with a passion truth, the outdoors, and education

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.”
—― Martin Luther King, Jr.

joined: 06:37, 2 March 2013 (UTC)


Shaun9876

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I mainly do vandal revision but I'm happy to help out in any way I can.

"You see, I DON'T believe libraries should be DRAB places where people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our policy of employing wild animals as librarians."
——Monty Python

joined: 03:09, 12 December 2012 (UTC)


Hiaw777

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I think anybody on Wikipedia that needs help should get it.

There ain't no home like the one you've got, 'cause that home belongs to you!
—Jenny Lewis

joined: 07:19, 3 March 2013 (UTC)


Mono

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I am familiar with most aspects of Wikipedia, but enjoy writing articles about technology, scenic places, politicians, and working with images on the Wikimedia Commons.


joined: 02:41, 21 December 2012 (UTC)


Riley Huntley

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Riley Huntley lives in Canada and loves helping new and experienced users, creating accounts for troubled users and fighting vandalism. He can also be seen moving files, helping students at the Counter Vandalism Unit Academy and helping the SWMT.

You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like there's nobody listening, and live like it's heaven on earth. ― William Watson Purkey

joined: 19:58, 23 June 2012‎ (UTC)


Garamond Lethe

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I have some small talent for tracking down citations to obscure facts. (Did you know there were at least ten distinct abbreviations of Kilometres per hour in use between 1889 and 1933?)

"[L]ook at the fish."
Ezra Pound channelling Louis Agassiz in Pound's Parable of the sunfish

joined: 09:40, 14 October 2012 (UTC)


Ilyushka88

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I am quite experienced with the basic editing of wikipedia, and also some of the more difficult areas. I am willing to help anyone I can.

You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take
—Wayne Gretzky

joined: 15:35, 10 March 2013 (UTC)


Banaticus

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I am a WikiGnome. I mainly work on reverting vandalism, but I also occasionally throw my hat into the ring and handle abuse reports, review articles, help people on IRC, answer {{help me}} requests, answer semi-protected edit requests... and sundry other things, like being one of the Wikipedia:Ambassadors. I am a Veteran Editor.

Diplomacy must be practiced at all times -- diplomacy is being truthful yet kind. Also, don't stick your fork in an electric socket just to see what happens.


Rushyo

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I'm most active in smiting vandals and assisting in highly contentious Articles for Deletion. I enjoy mediating heated editing disputes and bringing new users up to speed with how we do things at Wikipedia.

There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.
—Sherlock Holmes

joined: 14:55, 10 December 2012 (UTC)


Fox Wilson

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Hi, I'm Fox! I'm mainly active in anti-vandalism work (with the WP:CVU) and new page patrolling, but I'm also very interested in computer science. I wrote VoxelBot, which is an automatic editor on Wikipedia. If you need help with WikiCode or similar, feel free to contact me at my talk page.

Good teaching is more a giving of the right questions than a giving of the right answers.
—J. Albers

joined: 17:43, 10 February 2013 (UTC)


Cmckain14

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I am best at creating school/district articles. Also, I am in the process of updating many state legislative articles for after the election. My Contributions

"In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem."
—Ronald Reagan

joined: 00:07, 13 February 2013 (UTC)


Trevj joined Wikipedia in Sep '04. He made his first main namespace contribution in Jul '06 but remained mostly inactive here until 2009. In 2010 he took up editing here as a hobby. Some of his interests are reflected in his edits.

I grew up using computers in the 1980s, and live in Bristol in South West England. Collaborating as part of the Wikipedia community is remarkable! As well as Wikipedia, I occasionally venture into other Wikimedia Foundation projects. I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do!

joined: 11:56, 24 February 2012‎ (UTC)


Miszatomic

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I work on articles related to sports such as tennis, football, American football. I've been editing since January 2012

Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more. Tony Robbins

joined: 20:56, 20 February 2013 (UTC)


Ajayupai95

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Hi, I've been an editor since 2011 and I'm a college student from India, and I aspire to become an Economist... Wikipedia is like my online home! And I'm astonished by it diversity, hence the quote... Yes I'm a devout Hitchhiker fan!

“If there's any real truth, it's that the entire multidimensional infinity of the Universe is almost certainly being run by a bunch of maniacs.”
—Douglas Adams

joined: 09:22, 8 February 2013 (UTC)


Kamranm1000

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I like to contribute to articles on Wikipedia. I also like to correct typos on articles when any words are not spelt correctly, so people can understand it better.

"The best video games only come from the best game developers and game designers"

joined: 03:32, 9 February 2013 (UTC)


Krilldude

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I am a Vandalism remover and I love wikipedia

Eat, sleep, wikipedia

joined: 18:44, 7 February 2013 (UTC)


Floating Boat

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Floating Boat (or Float or Boat) is active in vandal-fighting, but is always ready to help newcomers in forums like the Help Desk. It hasn't been too long since she was new herself.

Wikipedia has been really fun in my time editing here and now I want to help others have as much fun as I do!
—myself

joined: 18:07, 31 July 2012‎ (UTC)


Matthewrbowker

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Nice to meet you! I'm Matthew, and I mainly do gnome-type work here on the server. My hobby is spaceflight, and I also do some programming on the side. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. ~ Matthewrb Let's connect · Here to help

Things are only impossible until they're not.
—Jean-Luc Picard

joined: 07:12, 1 October 2012 (UTC)


Hajatvrc

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Hajatvrc is a computer science student who likes to edit articles about literature and the hard sciences. He spends a lot of time at Articles for Creation and Articles for Deletion. He wants YOU in our community, and will do anything within reason to keep you here as long as you edit with good faith.

To die to sleep,
To sleep, perchance to Dream; Ay, there's the rub,
For in that sleep of death, what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause.
William Shakespeare

joined: 22:41, 26 July 2012 (UTC)


Tow

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joined: 23:48, 13 October 2012 (UTC)


Ebe123

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Etienne (Ebe123) came to Wikipedia in 2010 and edits on medicine and pharmacology-related articles. He is also on other wikis, such as the Wikimedia Incubator, where people can make new language versions of Wikipedia. He likes to help all the time. He multilingual and is also an administrator on the Wikimedia Incubator.

It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?
—Ronald Reagan

joined: 12:24, 25 August 2012 (UTC)


Pteranadons

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I'm a composer, filmmaker and engineer who loves to research all things inventive. It's my pleasure to help advance the world's largest library, one page at a time.

"The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity."
—Abraham Lincoln

joined: 00:44, 6 January 2013 (UTC)


Jesus Presley

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I'm from Germany. Currently, I am mildly active in WP, but when I am, I correct grammar and references, improve layout and I contribute smaller parts to articles around technical topics. Also, I learned how to use and maintain templates. I currently maintain the Template:Version. I participate in the german and english Wikipedia.

Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life
—Daniel Auber

joined: 08:29, 1 December 2012 (UTC)


Dalahäst

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I'm into a huge variety of topics—everything from linguistics, table tennis, tea, and math to computer viruses, fencing, video games, and music. I also like to help out at the Reference Desk, particularly for language and computers. I play a few instruments (my panflute is in the picture), and I'm currently learning German and Finnish.

Wearing rain boots and a jacket, forehead wrinkled in thought, I set out to find Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean—but later, it came to light that they were going to do nuclear tests there…
—Ultra Bra, Kahdeksanvuotiaana

joined: 17:29, 31 July 2012 (UTC)


Soulparadox

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I love writing, information, knowledge, and insight—Wikipedia is perfect!

Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day

joined: 00:32, 8 December 2012 (UTC)


Hahc21

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I am a wikiarchaeologist who created his account on 2 March 2008 but never got into editing as a whole until September 2011. I get involved in reviewing Good article nominees and designing templates. I also give a hand at Articles for deletion and other administrative processes from time to time. I speak spanish, portuguese, italian and some french.

You are just universal matter, a mass of possibilities of misfortune which comes to this world through you.
—Harold Hidalgo, A Date with Lucifer (2011).

joined: 06:50, 16 December 2012 (UTC)


Xanchester

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Xanchester is a Wikipedian online, and a student in real life. On Wikipedia, he participates in Articles for Deletion, Dispute Resolution, Requested Moves, and the Teahouse. Xanchester is interested in the history of religion, British documentaries, East Asian history and world literature.

I really didn't say everything I said.
—Yogi Berra

joined: 18:37, 26 October 2012 (UTC)


Lionratz

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I am a Singaporean who mainly edits articles about films and Asian pop culture, especially Japanese pop culture. I would be able to help with creating new pages, pointing out reliable sources for Asian articles, adding content and interpreting style guidelines. I understand Chinese, so feel free to contact me in Chinese if you need.

Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.
John Ruskin

joined: 02:52, 20 October 2012 (UTC)


Foxj

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Joseph edits articles related to sport and music, as well as those relating to his home country of Scotland. He does various admin tasks, including maintaining content and handling disputes. He is open for questions either at the Teahouse or on his talk page, no matter how big or small the issue may be.

He who hesitates is lost.
—– Joseph Addison

joined: 20:44, 27 August 2012 (UTC)


Electriccatfish2

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Electriccatfish2 joined Wikipedia in April 2011 and is experienced in anti-vandalism, articles for deletion, new page patrolling, and page protection. He is also a DRN volunteer and an AFC reviewer.

If I see vandalism on Wikipedia, I get excited. If you can catch them and let them know that there's real people behind everything that happens on Wikipedia, then often you can convert them to becoming a constructive Wikipedia editor.
Bluerasberry

joined: 20:05, 27 August 2012 (UTC)


Ebikeguy

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Ebikeguy has been editing Wikipedia since the world was flat. He is interest in bicycles, electric bicycles, electric cars and all things green. As a member of WikiProject Environment and the Green Vehicle Task Force, he has done quite a bit of work on environmental articles, mostly Wikignoming. However, he is interested in helping editors improve all areas of Wikipedia, so please feel free to ask a question on any subject.

You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.
—– Miracle Max

joined: 15:12, 26 August 2012 (UTC)


LuK3

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LuK3 joined Wikipedia in 2008, but did not actively start editing until 2011. He specializes in anti-vandalism patrolling, including requests for page protection, speedy deletion, and alike.

If you see something that can be improved on Wikipedia, just do it!

joined: 03:12, 24 February 2012‎ (UTC)


Peter.C

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Hi, I am Peter, and I am a Wikipedian! At the moment I mostly work on medical articles (mostly those relating to emergency medicine). When I am not editing Wikipedia I attend school and have high hopes of becoming a doctor one day. If you ever need anything I am here for your disposal.

Having access to Wikipedia and Google means I have the world.
—Unknown

joined: 01:35, 10 September 2012 (UTC)


FourDimensionalHyperSphere

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I'm a passionate member of the Australian Army Cadets.

Into martial arts and soccer, did Taekwondo for six years and have now taken to Kempo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Love computing of all sorts, hardware, software, gaming, and planning to do a Double Major in Cyber Forensics / Computer Science in 2013. And am self taught to a decent standard.

I deeply enjoy contributing to community knowledge engines such as Wikipedia and Yahoo Answers, on Wikipedia I consider myself a Wikignome of sorts and hunt for disputes on Discussion pages. I find that the ability to pass on knowledge is deeply enriching and love questions and research puzzle solving so feel free to drop by. FourDimensionalHyperSphere (talk)

They will be under a lot of pressure. But pressure is what makes Diamonds.
—An Australian Captain instructor from ADFA quoting General George S. Patton.

joined: 09:46, 29 September 2012 (UTC)


Jethro B

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I'm Jethro B, an active Wikipedia editor and ready to assist any editors who need some help. I edit in a variety of topic areas, some are highly contentious, others are rather mild, so I've got a taste of both worlds.

"We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will."
—Chuck Palahniuk

joined: 04:54, 5 October 2012 (UTC)


Clarkcj12

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Nice to meet you! I am Clarkcj12 I help out occasionally on the WP:AfC submissions to review them. My hobbies are camping, and hiking.

You learn a new thing everyday.
—Unkown

joined: 19:48, 10 October 2012 (UTC)


ReelAngelGirl

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ReelAngelGirl (A.K.A. Ayla) has been active on Wikipedia since June 2011. She is a WikiGnome, Irish stepdancer, student, and is pursuing a education in fine arts. Ayla mostly contributes to editing grammar, spelling, and general cleanup as well as reverting vandals and occasionally reworking an article.

You can't learn if you don't try. What's stopping you?
—--My Mother


Chicocvenancio

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Chico Venancio has been editing Wikipedia since 2006, though he has moved to use the Portuguese Wikipedia as his home wiki. Chico started using Wikipedia as a High School student and found it to help him in the college entrance exams. He likes to understand the technical side of Wikipedia and experiment with bots and template writing, but still writes a few articles every now and then. Fighting vandalism in Wikipedia is one of his favorite pastimes.

Teahouse seems like a wonderful initiative to me and I want to help it! I have been a new editor and still remember it.


Steven Zhang

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Steven Zhang has been on the English Wikipedia since 2008, and is experienced in dispute resolution processes as well as the adoption of newer users.

I'm from Australia, and am pretty active in dispute resolution and helping new users learn the ropes. It can be tough, but persist, ask lots of questions and you will do fine. :-)


Varnent

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Gregory Varnum (Varnent) is from the USA and has been a Wikimedian since 2006. His involvement today includes the Wikimania 2012 Program Committee, WikiProject Extensions, Wikimedia Midwest US Chapter, Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2012, and WikiProject SysAdmins. His other online activities include being the lead administrator of WikiQueer, a LGBT MediaWiki-based project.

Truth at last cannot be hidden. Dissimulation is of no avail. Dissimulation is to no purpose before so great a judge. Falsehood puts on a mask. Nothing is hidden under the sun.

Leonardo da Vinci.


Rosalina2427

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Rosalina2427 has been on Wikipedia since 2010, and is (somewhat) active in the Welcoming Committee, and a few other WikiProjects. Though she is quite busy most of the time, she always has a little time to help out (though most of the time she's at the Department of Fun).

If you're bored, go on Wikipedia. If you're not bored, go on Wikipedia.


Cindamuse

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Cindy became an active editor in 2010. She has been a technical writer and ghost writer for over 20 years. However, this experience doesn't necessarily translate to working on Wikipedia. Total bummer. She's constantly learning the ins and outs and expectations of what makes a good article a good article. She can also be found helping out the Wikipedia Education Program from time to time.

Hi! I'm a Wikipedian from the Seattle area. I enjoy writing and editing biographies and articles about organizations. If you have questions or need help navigating the encyclopedia, please feel free to contact me anytime. As far as tea? I crave vanilla chai with a spot of lemon. What's your flavor?


Debastein

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Debastein has been active in Wikipedia only from 2011. He is active in editing Wikipedia content related to Economics, Education, and content from India. He is also a Campus Ambassador for the Wikimedia Foundation in the India Education Program.

I hail from Kolkata, India and am pursuing my Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Symbiosis School of Economics. I'm an info maniac, a knowledge seeker. I love to help others and believe in facta non verba, i.e. deeds are more important than words. I have a dream of free knowledge to the world and Wikipedia is the holy grail to that. I'm a tech geek and a voracious photographer.


Tony1

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Tony is a research consultant and has edited WP since 2005. He has been active as a featured article reviewer, does a lot of gnoming (fixing up style and formatting in articles), and is a journalist on our weekly newspaper The Signpost.

I really must upload a modern photo! We really need to attract good new editors from many backgrounds—especially, but not only, those from groups who are under-represented at en.WP and who will bring new knowledge in (women and non-native speakers come to mind). If you're keen to contribute, I'm here to help!


Joe Gazz84

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Joe Gazz84 has worked at the English Wikipedia's articles for creation desk helping new users improve and create articles for Wikipedia. In addition to helping out with AfC, he is on the Picture of the Year committee at the Wikimedia Commons.

If I'd had some set idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago?
—Bill Gates


Bill william compton

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Bill has been a registered user since August 2010. He is an active member of several WikiProjects, but his main areas of interest are articles related to multi-sport events, film, and television. He also is one of the coordinators of WikiProject Multi-sport events.

I'm a college student. I love sports including tennis, athletics, and field hockey.


Media-hound- thethird

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I'm really a puppy and very playful. I also like people. It helps. P^)

Hound by name, Hound by nature. I sniff out hard to find media. If it's out there, I will find it.

I hate Systemic Bias. I look for new and novel ways to counter it. Bias is natural: It's a choice to just accept it.

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction

Albert Einstein.