User:Thingg

Hello and welcome to my user page. I have been a member of Wikipedia since November 30, 2007 (though the records say December 1 because of time zone differences). I am an administrator here on Wikipedia, which basically means that I have few extra buttons to push if I need to. It also means that if you need help with something, I can probably provide assistance; so please ask! About me I was born and live in New York, United States. My main areas of editing include science and technology, computing, electronics, and video games. When I'm not editing, I enjoy reading topics about history, warfare, military technology, astronomy, science fiction, computing, and most sciences. My areas of interest off-wiki include most forms of computer and web programming, electronics and computer hardware, mathematics, and most natural and applied sciences. As to where I came up with my username: long, boring story... Things that make me laugh This page and the people who wanted to keep it. Also, the 4th and 10th comments on whether to delete it or not. The way this user was banned. Hillary Clinton's secret alter ego [1] The real winner of the 2000 U.S. Presidential Election [2] This This all-powerful IP user (posted on an administrator's talk page) These edit summaries This warning and the fact that this page is still vandalized more than almost any page on Wikipedia. A very frank and concise opinion on a certain NHL team. Charles Manson's mother's problem that caused him to be what he was. [3] The evil side of yo-yos. [4] Eloquent statement of the positive side of vandalism. (yes, this was vandalism) Very subtly named sockpuppet account. *gasp* No way?! [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14] Eerily accurate vandalism on my userpage. A little known fact about the history of the Euro as a food source. Recipe for Admiral Ackbar stew. The real reason people don't use the sandbox for test editing. Little known result of Gamal Abdel Nasser's death. How Sitting Bull got his name. The true origin of the Illiad. What the...? Yo ho ho! A pirate's life for me! An unexpected fire hazard How one food changed the course of history. Directions on how to play Xtreme Peanuts. One of George Washington's less-known military accomplishments. A shocking exposé on the actual identity of a certain U.S. Senator. He wasn't too far off... The best DYK nomination ever. (more on this page) A very cost-effective way to produce wood pulp. Two very little-known facts about house centipedes Democrats and Republicans: going at it for more than 2300 years... The actual origin of acne. this fail (note that this edit was made on Nov 4, 2008 and Wikipedia was founded on Jan 15, 2001) The environmental benefits of killing Britney Spears The importance of paying attention before you click 'Submit'... Creative Commons is anti-Semitic Toolbox »Wikipedia → AfD • BL • DYK • FAC • FAR • GAN (vg) • GAR • NCH • RfA (sum) »Admin → AIV • AN • ANI • RFPP • UAA »Tools → AP • ATS • CIU • ELC • GLBCON • IPL • PHS • PROJ • WCHKR • WLH • WHOIS »Other → COPY • CSD • DEL • NP • NUL • PARSE • UBX (vg) • UW-warn Awards Click to expand » The VG Barnstar For all the edits you have contributed to improving video game related articles. Silver Edge (talk) 17:28, 17 January 2008 (UTC) The Barnstar of Good Humor For your :Things That Make Me laugh" section. THE KC (talk) 23:44, 25 February 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar For all your work protecting Wikipedia from the vandals. You keep beating me to the punch! Keep up the good work! Tiddly-Tom 19:23, 11 March 2008 (UTC) The Barnstar of Good Humor Aprils fools day was a blast. Loads of users lightened up to have good old fashion fun. I want to thank you for taking part in editing this page in particular and even though I may not know you, embrace the same talk pages, or even edit with you in the near future, I'd like to award you this Barnstar for making Wikipedia a fun environment in which to contribute. Until next year. :) SynergeticMaggot (talk) 13:22, 2 April 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar ... ... 21655 ωhατ δo γoυ ωαητ? 00:23, 11 April 2008 (UTC) The Original Barnstar For your anti vandalism work Phoenix-wiki 21:14, 13 April 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar Thanks for your help fighting vandals on Tiger Droppings and for the work you've been doing all day to remove and warn vandals. GaryColemanFan (talk) 19:34, 14 April 2008 (UTC) The da Vinci Barnstar For always figuring out complicated wiki-code stuff that I can't... Rock on! xenocidic (talk) 20:06, 14 April 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar For today's awesome vandal fighting work, I hereby give you this barnstar. Keep it up, dude! --SharkfaceT/C 23:00, 14 April 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar For vandal fighting on difficult nights. Keep up the good work!Prashanthns (talk) 06:32, 15 April 2008 (UTC) The Working Man's Barnstar For general diligence...everywhere I look, there you are. Thanks! Isaacsf (talk) 00:36, 17 April 2008 (UTC) The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar I, Persian Poet Gal, hereby award Thingg the Defender of the Wiki Barnstar putting countless vandals out of commission by reporting them to WP:AIV! ¤~Persian Poet Gal (talk) 19:58, 22 April 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar The amount of vandalism you revert is immense. Rarely do I face such competition from a non-Bot vandal fighter! Keep up the sterling work! ;-) Lradrama 17:01, 29 April 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar I was looking through WP:AIV and I constantly saw your username and all the reports that you have made. I myself and other Wikipedia users are very grateful for your contributions. I, Staffwaterboy Talk Guestbook hereby award you this barnstar. The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar I award this barnstar to you, Thingg, for all of the fine work you have done combating vandalism on Wikipedia. When you're on a roll, I can't block vandals fast enough to keep up with your reports. Keep up the good work! Toddst1 (talk) 00:13, 2 May 2008 (UTC) The Barnstar of Diligence The Barnstar of Diligence is hereby awarded in recognition of extraordinary scrutiny, precision, and community service, especially in regard to dealing with vandalism. Awarded by PhilKnight (talk) 18:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar You've beaten me dozens of times in the last hour! Wow! Keep that rate up, seriously! Tuvok[T@lk/Improve] 19:06, 18 May 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar I hereby award you this barnstar for your amazing vandal-reverting skills. I'm impressed, and you're one out of the best vandal-fighters I've ever seen! -- SchfiftyThree 18:54, 1 June 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar You're too often reverting vandalism quicker than me, I don't like it! Congratulations :P Regards, CycloneNimrod talk?contribs? 22:57, 1 June 2008 (UTC) The Barnstar of Good Humor For the good use of humor on my recent barnstar that you gave me, I hereby award you this barnstar! Razorflame 21:18, 4 June 2008 (UTC) The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar For your speedy and friendly assistance. Your work is deeply appreciated. Ecoleetage (talk) 23:54, 8 June 2008 (UTC) The Xbox Barnstar For your great effort and design of related WikiProject Xbox logos. Great Work! --DJS24 01:02, 24 July 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar You are currently beating me to every other revert. Great job. SpencerT♦C 18:57, 29 July 2008 (UTC) Can you leave some for me too? ;) The Technology Barnstar thanks for globalising the PlayStation 3 article w_tanoto (talk) 12:12, 5 October 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar Oh boy, you're pwning them vandals today. And I thought I was fast! O_O — Possum (talk) 15:33, 13 October 2008 (UTC) The Working Man's Barnstar For your incredible work to Wikipedia (over 40,000 edits!), you receive the Working Man's Barnstar! Yowuza ZX Wolfie 17:22, 14 October 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar Good job at reverting vandalism. Keep it up :D Master&Expert (Talk) 01:52, 10 December 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar For lightning-quick reversion and expulsion of (my first) userpage vandalism that I didn't even know happened until it was done and reverted! Sallicio$\color{Red} \oplus$ 03:03, 29 December 2008 (UTC) The Special Barnstar It was your message that finally convinced me to start using Huggle! As a result, Wikipedia has a far more active vandal fighter in me. To thank you, I award you this special barnstar! John Sloan (view / chat) 16:09, 5 January 2009 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar Thank you so much for all your help in reverting vandalism on Go Man Go while it was on the main page. Ealdgyth - Talk 00:04, 8 January 2009 (UTC) The Original Barnstar Ahhhh! You almost always beat me to undoing!!Abce2 (talk) 00:34, 19 February 2009 (UTC)Abce2

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