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Moonriddengirl

Nominated by: Dcoetzee Dcoetzee 21:48, 14 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

In both her role as a community volunteer and her new role, Moonriddengirl has tirelessly worked to fix serious problems that no one else will, and to mentor people who have struggled to become positive contributors, while maintaining a superhuman level of patience and friendliness. COI notice: she is a friend of mine, but I can't imagine anyone on the project disagreeing with this assessment.

Support

Agree, she pretty much is the COPYVIO investigations arm of en.wp. Beeblebrox (talk) 22:58, 14 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Honestly, one of the top editors we have, and someone I truly look up to and respect. Moonriddengirl is the best example of a selfless Wikipedian I can think of. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 01:35, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
per beeblebrox, and I like how she is always happy to discuss anything to come to mutual understanding. - jc37 04:50, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Like Dennis Brown says. - Sitush (talk) 19:05, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Definitely. Maggie does awesome work, with or without her WMF hat. Steven Zhang ^{Help resolve disputes!} 19:42, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Buy her two. --Floquenbeam (talk) 03:15, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Nothing to add. Irreplaceable. Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
—Deor (talk) 13:31, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
And the little black dress, and something comfortable but stylish for winter, and maybe some expensive shoes. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 16:27, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely invaluable for her volunteer copyright work, and again as a WMF link. JohnCD (talk) 18:11, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
This was an obvious choice. Moonriddengirl is awesome. Silverseren^C 20:41, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Anyone who deals with Copyvios deserves acknowledgement and MRG is the person I know best from that area.--Peter cohen (talk) 21:54, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
MRG for da win. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:39, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Of course. Thehelpfulone 01:36, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
+1. Andreas JN466 01:58, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Looks like the editors above have enough confidence that I don't mind agreeing. AutomaticStrikeout 02:37, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Obvious. Nikkimaria (talk) 12:46, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Never had a direct encounter, but seen her around and based on the supports from Floquenbeam, Dennis, Steven, and Beeblebrox, * I have sufficient confidence that the times I've seen her around weren't isolated incidents. Go Phightins! 13:06, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Malleus Fatuorum 14:31, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
--j⚛e decker ^talk 16:37, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Definitely. Garion96 (talk) 20:10, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutley agree, the go-to person for copyvio issues, and unfailingly helpful. Beyond My Ken (talk) 21:16, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Does yeoman work on a difficult and contentious problem. Service above and beyond the call of duty. She helps keep our standards where they must be. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 21:52, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely! LadyofShalott 23:34, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
No question at all. Very awesome. - Bilby (talk) 01:27, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Piling on. Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
One of the few people standing between us and an infinitely long Wikipedia:Copyright problems. MER-C 12:31, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely.
— Berean Hunter (talk) 13:57, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Her work on copyright issues alone, and there's much more. --SPhilbrick (Talk) 14:05, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
She bravely faces the frankly terrifying issue of COPYVIO on a daily basis. —Torchiest ^talk_edits 14:39, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutley agree, the go-to person for copyvio issues, and unfailingly helpful. Maggie does awesome work, with or without her WMF hat. No question at all. Very awesome. Absolutely! Drmies (talk) 16:15, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Helpful, friendly, tireless --Tito Dutta (talk) 19:38, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Wait, I didn't support MRG already? What was I thinking? — Coren ^(talk) 03:13, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Per Coren. Hiding T 17:29, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Strongest possible support here. Wizardman 03:17, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Without a doubt one of the most significant contributors in the history of Wikipedia. The Rambling Man (talk) 17:37, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
No need to think this one over. Strongest possible support. --Dweller (talk) 18:20, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Shrigley (talk) 04:17, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
--Sonicyouth86 (talk) 14:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Because copyright matters! PamD 16:29, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Torreslfchero (talk) 13:12, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Of course. Bencherlite ^Talk 00:28, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Kumioko (talk) 02:52, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Dennis Brown

Nominated by: David1217 ^{What I've done} 01:18, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Dennis always has a great perspective, and isn't afraid to give a frank answer even if it's not what someone wants to hear. In addition, he's a great admin who is knowledgable and helpful. He deserves a shirt! David1217 ^{What I've done} 01:18, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

Support If Worm is 1, Dennis is 1A. Go Phightins! 01:28, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Agree with Worm and Dennis' noms ...but now horribly afraid how far down the list I am! (✉→BWilkins←✎) 11:41, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support - a one-off variation of the "I edit Wikipedia" shirt that appends the word "calmly" would be particularly apt but the vanilla edition will have to suffice ;) - Sitush (talk) 19:04, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
is keen...why not? Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Deserves a wardrobe of them. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 16:25, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support What Phightins! said. AutomaticStrikeout 18:13, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Role model user.--Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 23:57, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Thehelpfulone 01:38, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Nikkimaria (talk) 12:46, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Malleus Fatuorum 14:31, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks to everyone who was kind enough to voice an opinion here, but I have a conflict of interest here and have to withdraw my name for consideration. I can't be here and at the same time promote the program at WikiProject Editor Retention. The sincere and kind comments are appreciated, and perhaps some of you can join us at WP:WER, helping us promote great projects like this, and helping us find new ways to reward and keep quality editors here at Wikipedia. So please, there are an abundance of exceptional editors here, please show them your appreciation and don't vote for me. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 13:02, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Even though he's withdrawn from consideration, I'll add my support: one of the most patient people I've encountered on Wikipedia, and a standard by which tendentiousness and disruptiveness can be measured: if Dennis loses his patience, the editor is clearly not neing beyond hope. Even if he doesn't get a t-shirt ("I edited Wikipedia, and all I got is this lousy T-shirt"), I encourage him to keep it up. Beyond My Ken (talk) 21:20, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Dennis may feel he shouldn't be considered, but he is very deserving for all his patient work. LadyofShalott 23:37, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Well, I can't see any provision for withdrawal, Dennis , so I guess you'll need to let us Support... Just donate it to your favourite charity if you win. Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Just send me the shirt, Dennis. You're a great asset as an editor and an admin. Drmies (talk) 16:25, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Indeed! Joefromrandb (talk) 03:57, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Wasn't going to comment here since he has struck his name. But since the reason doesn't appear to be that he doesn't want it, but rather merely due to (what seem to me to be) humility reasons, I think all the more reason to give him a shirt despite himself : ) - jc37 18:54, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Very wise and fair. Gandydancer (talk) 01:08, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
support anyways --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Great guy, huge asset. — sparklism ^hey! 15:22, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Goes way, way, way out of his way to make sure that he is communicating clearly and politely. Always considers the possibility he is mistaken (though he rarely is). If half of editors conducted themselves on talk pages the way Dennis does, AN/I would be closed for lack of participation. In the future, either once he's un-recused himself or been overridden in that recusal, I know no editor (bits or none) more deserving of the community's esteem. ☯.Zen Swashbuckler.☠ 21:51, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Meno25

Nominated by: Anonymous user

Why is this user awesome?

Created 4th million article on EnWp.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 02:43, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support: 88,000 edits, has been editing since 2006. Hoops This editor has made 32 thousand edits in October 2012! --Tito Dutta (talk) 22:18, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Welsh

Nominated by: Anonymous user

Why is this user awesome?

A long-standing, hard-working editor who gives a lot to the encyclopedia while seldom asking for anything in return.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 02:44, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support Excellent clean up works! --Tito Dutta (talk) 19:19, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hildanknight

Nominated by: — Cheers, JackLee ^–talk– 06:23, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Hildanknight has been very active working on Singapore-related articles, and has singlehandedly taken a significant number of them to Good Article status.

Support

Very devoted and kind editor. I've enjoyed peer reviewing his contributions. —WP:PENGUIN · ^{[ TALK ]} 03:58, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:MrADHD

Nominated by: Lova Falk talk 09:44, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Works so hard on ADHD and related articles. Friendly.

Support

Good work. Nice attitude. An asset to the project. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 19:42, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:Anthonyhcole

Nominated by: Lova Falk talk 09:49, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Many years of good service, dedicated, always looking for consensus. Friendly.

Support

Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely. --Andreas JN466 01:59, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Nikkimaria (talk) 12:46, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
--Peter cohen (talk) 13:40, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Malleus Fatuorum 14:33, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
FiachraByrne (talk) 02:43, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes
— Berean Hunter (talk) 14:07, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. Drmies (talk) 16:20, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Lots of passion and drive, and undoubtedly here to improve the encyclopedia. And has. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:31, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Wizardman

Nominated by: Anonymous user

Why is this user awesome?

Wizardman is the main driving force at Contributor Copyright Investigations, a severely backlogged but important area of Wikipedia maintenance.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:19, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
A good editor. AutomaticStrikeout 18:21, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
CCI, sau no more. --Peter cohen (talk) 00:12, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
--Andreas JN466 02:00, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sine qua non. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 19:44, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
MER-C 12:32, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
— Berean Hunter (talk) 14:08, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
First class editor, I have not seen his works in CCI, but, I have seen his (great) work in some other spaces! With my good wishes, Tito Dutta (talk) 19:48, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, please : ) - jc37 22:04, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
For some strange reason this man continues to believe I serve some function. For that alone he deserves some commiseration. GRAPPLE X 03:36, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, please. Strong work. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:12, 27 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
GamerPro64 03:58, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Long history of making Wikipedia better, one edit at a time. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:33, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:Mike_Selinker

Nominated by: jc37 03:21, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

There are just innumerable reasons.

MS has been active helping out with many things on Wikipedia. For merely one example, he helped with the divergent structure of our category system back when it was mostly a gaggle of threads/chains. Doing many mass group nominations to help bring some sense of consistency of naming and structure in categories.

He is so humble, too often thinking that what he does is not as important as what others' do.

And is consistently and constantly a "go to" person for other editors.

As a "help out" person, I think we could all look to him for example.

Support

User:John Carter

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

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)[reply]
--Andreas JN466 02:00, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
--Anthonyhcole (talk) 19:46, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Finding all this stuff for an article he had no previous interest in = pretty cool. Λυδ α cιτγ 02:50, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Hiding T 17:31, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Shrigley (talk) 04:17, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
LadyofShalott 04:12, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:J Greb

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

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)[reply]

Nyttend

Nominated by: • Sbmeirow • Talk • 21:18, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Very helpful and fair. Always aware of numerous policies and guidelines.

Support

Definitely! Nyttend is always helpful and extremely knowledgeable. Legoktm (talk) 22:53, 15 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Anthonyhcole (talk) 19:50, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Smallbones_(smalltalk) 17:56, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Of course! --Tito Dutta (talk) 00:50, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Malleus Fatuorum

Nominated by: Sitush (talk) 01:09, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Yes, I realise that this nomination may cause some fireworks. However, for all the faults that are ascribed to him by some, Malleus Fatuorum has been and remains a prolific and knowledgeable contributor whose work here spans a huge range of our content and is rarely ill-informed. His work in fettling FAs and GAs must surely rank with the best and his accommodation and encouragement of new users - including the oft-maligned student programs - is self-evident on his (voluminous) talk page. His copyediting is absolutely outstanding, as is his continued presence and work to the Greater Good, despite occasional doubts and in the face of what is fundamentally little more than a systemic culture clash. No one, not even his detractors, can deny that this man has been a substantial asset to the real purpose of Wikipedia, which is the building of an encyclopaedia that is accessible to all. Would he wear a t-shirt? Well, I'm not so sure that it would be his style - but he deserves one even if he just frames the thing. (And I assume that, being US-centric, there will be a suitable size. Joke.) I rather suspect that this may be one of those issues where the WMF has to intervene and make a decision because I can hears the howls of protest from the regular Us vs. MF camps already. If this is how it has to be then it is how it has to be. I do know that Malleus was overcome with emotion when he attended a Wikimeet early on this year and realised, as previously he had not, that he was accepted by those whom he met for what he was: a highly productive Wikipedian of enormous integrity who has a genuine desire to make this project as good as it can be. For those who disagree with his methods, let's just admit that there is method, based on much consideration of the greater good, in what they consider to be his madness. - Sitush (talk) 01:09, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

*There are times when I think blocking Malleus and throwing away the key would be a good idea. But then I come to the realization that Malleus, as this nomination said, truly does strive to improve the encyclopedia and do what he thinks his best. I don't always agree with his methods, but he is one of the most resilient Wikipedians on the project, and for that, he deserves a shirt. Go Phightins! 01:54, 16 November 2012 (UTC) This tells me there's no reason to waste a t-shirt for this purpose. I don't dispute that Malleus is dedicated and resilient, but there's no reason to give him a t-shirt solely so he can burn it. Go Phightins! 02:25, 16 November 2012 (UTC) Changed my mind again. Give him the t-shirt. Go Phightins! 17:40, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I'm simultaneously a little horrified, and deeply impressed, by this idea for a page. But since it exists, I can think of few more deserving. Don't worry, he's not really going to burn it. He's just being a grump. --Floquenbeam (talk) 03:13, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
- Well, I can think of few whose efforts deserve recognition more than Malleus, but I think giving him a t-shirt to burn would be poor resource management :) If he wants it, I say go ahead, but if he doesn't, there are at least five other users who've been nominated that we could give them to. Go Phightins! 03:19, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Deserves the T-shirt. What he does with it is up to him. (I plan on making a cushion-cover out of mine.) Anthonyhcole (talk) 16:22, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Lots of high quality content but lots of help given to people through copy-editing. Deserves recognition for his efforts at creating an encyclopedia.--Peter cohen (talk) 22:17, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Per Anthony H. Cole. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:40, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 23:53, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Puerile by every measure of the definition, yes, but can you say he's ever any less than entertaining? Give him his T-shirt, on condition that he does indeed provide a freely licensed video of him burning it in the street. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 01:30, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Thehelpfulone 01:40, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Ace copyeditor. --Andreas JN466 02:02, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
One of the most helpful Wikipedians out there. He's earned it. Nikkimaria (talk) 12:46, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I'd consider myself fortunate were I a tenth the editor Malleus is. --j⚛e decker ^talk 16:35, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Great writer and cares deeply. Hobit (talk) 20:43, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Malleus and I have not always got on; whether he would welcome my endorsement of him I do not know and will not speculate. But while he has been known on occasion to be intemperate in his language I am quite certain that he has always had the best interests of the project at heart, and if he has sometimes caused debate, occasionally acrimonious, that is no bad thing. --Anthony Bradbury^"talk" 22:16, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Malleus has contributed to this encyclopedia with much writing, copyediting, and guidance to other editors new and old. Very deserving. LadyofShalott 23:41, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Malleus and I have disagreed on several things and each time it has been a positive learning experience for me. When I'm mistaken, his direct and honest input is always helpful. He goes out of his way to help others, and to return the same respect given to him, even when he disagrees. I've learned a great deal from him, and found him to be an excellent teacher to others who truly want to learn. His work to improve the quality of Wikipedia is noteworthy and he has clearly demonstrated he is one of our best assets when it comes to developing articles, the real reason we are all here. Wikipedia is a clearly a better encyclopedia because of his efforts. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 14:31, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
What the Lady says... Drmies (talk) 16:14, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
His content development is legendary. How can i not support? ツ Jenova20 ^(email) 16:50, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I wouldn't blame Malleus for wiping his arse with it before he burns it. Joefromrandb (talk) 23:09, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
He's a fantastic content creator and copy-editor, who has done an incalculable amount of good for the encyclopaedia. the wub "?!" 01:00, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, this man deserves a free t-shirt.--The Devil's Advocate (talk) 00:44, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
While I, like some others, wish that Malleus had a slightly different discourse style, I'm inclined to believe that he is, without a doubt, a true Wikipedian, who really does intend to make this a viable, useful, and accurate reference tool. And if he thinks that the best use of the t-shirt upon receiving it would be to burn it, because that would make Wikipedia better, well, then, I'm inclined to let him have it. We need our gadfly, our Socrates. Qwyrxian (talk) 12:01, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I doubt that he would wear one, but if the stash were in my house, and I could afford the postage, I would send him 366 – one every day of the year. His work on Moors murders, which IMHO is a paradigm of our policies, shows his true qualities. These also include his intolerance of foolishness. Malleus has never refused my requests for help and advice, and his responses have always been honest, productive and valuable. A most worthy recipient of a probably unwanted gift, but it's the thought and accolade that counts. Graham Colm (talk) 22:43, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Intelligent, honest and kind, and one of the best editors here. Gandydancer (talk) 00:59, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Possibly not the most appropriate bit of merchandise for him. Never met him in real life and may have got this wrong, but I'd have thought an engraved tankard would be more his style. But whatever the physical object is I'm sure he deserves it. Ϣere SpielChequers 23:12, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your support, but an engraved tankard would be just about the most inappropriate gift I could imagine. I've never been one for a pint of foaming best ale with mine host down at Ye Olde Pork and Scratchings. Think instead of 16 pints of Stella with the Gallagher brothers of Oasis. Not that I've ever done that of course, but it's far more likely than me even owning an engraved tankard. Sorry to disappoint. Malleus Fatuorum 00:03, 27 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the clarification, I shall adjust my mental image of you appropriately. Perhaps what is generally needed is for the WMF gift to be a choice for the recipient to make. Including something fire resistant for yourself. Some would choose a Tshirt, others an engraved glass, sandals with [citation needed] in the tread or having a star named after them. I appreciate it is looking a gift horse in the mouth, but on a global project it seems odd for such a gift program to be so culture specific. Ϣere SpielChequers 14:18, 2 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Helped me with an article a while back. Deserves the shirt no matter what he plans to do with it! Ruby 2010/2013 02:46, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Awesome contributor. Binksternet (talk) 03:30, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support. I've waited a long time on this, mainly due to Malleus's stated intentions to burn the shirt should he get it, but there is no denying that Malleus has done a lot for Wikipedia. AutomaticStrikeout (Evidence) 00:04, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support: useful, helpful, and clued-up editor. We need more like him. PamD 16:33, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support poor reward for his work but a token of the respect that many have for him. Bencherlite ^Talk 00:28, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DGG

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

For his "tough, but fair" approach to substandard articles in AfC, AfD, and elsewhere. He is not easily fooled by unreliable sources or PR-speak, but if an article has potential, he often gives detailed advice that, if implemented, will almost always result in an article of acceptable quality.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 01:27, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, spot on. I used to think DGG to be too much of an inclusionist but his rational arguments, and the consistency of them across a broad range of subjects, has caused me to learn much about what really is and is not reasonably warranted here, and what level of discussion (CSD, PROD, AFD) is most appropriate for a given subject. I still do not always agree but he is a Top Man and I admire his efforts enormously. - Sitush (talk) 01:34, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I didn't expect to voice another opinion, but I have considered DGG a mentor even when he didn't know he was. No other person at Wikipedia has been as influential in my Wikilife. I would happily buy him a dozen t-shirts for the wisdom, kindness, and even the occasional stern admonishments that he has given me over the years. Surely I can't be the only one that has benefited so much from DGG. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 01:48, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely. Go Phightins! 03:20, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Definitely. DGG provided me with some great advice on CSD/PROD tagging which have definitely improved my skills. Legoktm (talk) 03:59, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Needs a dewey classification. :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
DGG is the exemplar of a Wikipedian. Hiding T 15:32, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Anyone that helped Dennis become the editor that he is today should get a t-shirt. AutomaticStrikeout 18:20, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
His talk page should be compulsory reading - one of the longest there is, but also the one with the most wisdom and useful advice. JohnCD (talk) 19:51, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
--Andreas JN466 02:02, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Of course. --Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 00:35, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Without a doubt. DGG's approach to a a few policy matters is different than mine, which occasionally has put us on opposite sides of various questions, but I've nothing but the highest respect for his work, his goals, and his collegiality. --j⚛e decker ^talk 16:18, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support, absolutely. One of the best and most constructive editors around. --Cyclopia ^talk 20:29, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Clearly one of our best. Hobit (talk) 20:42, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. LadyofShalott 23:43, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
DGG should get a shirt, a hat, and an honorary title. He truly is the master. Drmies (talk) 16:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I echo all the above, and add that he's a really great person to talk with in real life too. One would be hard-pressed to find someone better. The Blade of the Northern Lights (話して下さい) 18:04, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
- I would bet that Mrs. DGG could hold up her own in conversation as well. Drmies (talk) 15:16, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
We don't always agree, but he would seem to clearly have the project's best interests at heart. - jc37 22:04, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely. Like a number of others above, I don't agree with DGG all the time. But he has such a sound, "principled" approach to expansion of coverage of our encyclopedia, and such a pleasant and intelligent way of expressing his opinions, that his comments are always valuable. I think he does both an outstanding job of helping new editors when they deserve it, and telling those who don't belong (who are here for some reason other than building an online free encyclopedia) to find another venue. Qwyrxian (talk) 12:05, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
DGG does amazing work rescuing articles and certainly deserves the T shirt Ϣere SpielChequers 22:09, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support, as DGG is without doubt a gentleman and master of the Wiki. — sparklism ^hey! 14:29, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Most certainly --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, one of the best of editors, prepared to explain things clearly to all who need. PamD 16:28, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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)[reply]

Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:05, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, definitely. AutomaticStrikeout 18:18, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, perhaps we should send him some tea from the Tea House too? ;-) Thehelpfulone 01:41, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Ahh, yes, tea from the Teahouse would be a good idea as well. Go Phightins! 04:18, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
He's an enthusiastic Wikipedian : ) - jc37 22:04, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
One of my favorite future admin. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:41, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
100% yes. -- Magioladitis (talk) 17:49, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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)[reply]

Of course! AutomaticStrikeout 22:54, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Does some great article work. J36miles (talk) 18:45, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Who else has done more for the baseball project? Has me beat by a mile here. Wizardman 03:26, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Creates really high quality and niche articles. Essential to the project. And pleasant too! The Rambling Man (talk) 17:38, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
A very good editor. Gandydancer (talk) 00:42, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Newyorkbrad

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

Despite all of the criticism that ArbCom has taken, Brad has remained highly respected and definitely should get a t-shirt.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:03, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Keep - It's NYB! : ) - jc37 20:27, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes Definitely! AutomaticStrikeout 22:54, 16 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
--Andreas JN466 02:03, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yup. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 02:25, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Nikkimaria (talk) 12:46, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
We may as well split our stock room of t-shirts between NYB, Dennis, and Worm. I said if Worm was 1, Dennis was 1A, so I suppose NYB is 1B. Go Phightins! 19:42, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Very true. --Philosopher ^{Let us reason together.} 00:34, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I look forward to see him wearing swag. :-) — Coren ^(talk) 15:29, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Arbitrators come and they go, I agree with them and disagree with them, but Brad is almost invariably (putting aside those exceptions which prove the rule) a voice of reason. Beyond My Ken (talk) 21:23, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Agree with BMK. LadyofShalott 23:55, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Fully qualified candidate. Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Deserves it. Λυδ α cιτγ 02:47, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
No question. Wizardman 03:24, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Wise. Not everyone gets that, but that's always been the way with wisdom. --Dweller (talk) 18:20, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
We don't always agree, or indeed ever agree, but he deserves a shirt for his efforts. Malleus Fatuorum 03:06, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
This makes the second time I've supported you this week. Even when I disagree, I respect the logic and thought process that goes into the decision. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:40, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I've admired Brad from afar for quite a while. I was quite surprised when our first interaction wound up with him pissing me off in a major way. But hell yeah, he deserves a shirt! Joefromrandb (talk) 04:24, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Mean as custard

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

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)[reply]
On the strength of JohnCD's recommendation. --Andreas JN466 02:04, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
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)[reply]
MER-C 05:59, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Materialscientist

Nominated by: The Interior (Talk) 00:01, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

One of our hardest working volunteers, I would hate to think what we'd do without Materialscientist. The vandals would be rejoicing in the streets.

Support

Support Tough on ~~crime~~ vandalism! AutomaticStrikeout 00:27, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Invaluable. Throw in a couple of gold ingots. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 19:39, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Strong Support User deserves it very much. He's been super helpful! --Webclient101^talk 02:16, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
No Qs in supporting MS. Btw, if not now, I hope at in future even not-so-hardcore yet diligently committed volunteers like us are also viewed favourably in awarding this privilege. Hindustanilanguage (talk) 17:46, 18 November 2012 (UTC).[reply]
Yes Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Quite deserving as he is a vigilant and dedicated editor.
— Berean Hunter (talk) 14:13, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes he is. Drmies (talk) 15:20, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely. the wub "?!" 01:02, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Deserves it. Correct Knowledge^«৳alk» 19:03, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Most certainly, yes --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:Thekohser

Nominated by: 76.191.143.69 (talk) 00:49, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

He's done far more to make Wikipedia's content better than almost any WMF employee. Period.

Support

Deserves at least the T-Shirt. --Andreas JN466 02:06, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
And appreciation for steadfastly holding up the mirror. (Goes for you too Andreas.) --Anthonyhcole (talk) 02:24, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Note that, for what it's worth, this user has been banned. AutomaticStrikeout 02:25, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
So what? Are the contributions of banned users considered to be of no value once they've been banned? Malleus Fatuorum 02:37, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
A banned user can be worthy of a shirt regardless of his current Wikipedia status. I agree with Malleus Faturoum (talk · contribs), that banned user's contributions still have value even if they are blocked. But it would seem to be very unlikely that a now-banned user makes wonderful edits, because then the user would probably not be blocked most likely other than certain situations. TBr and ley 02:42, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I was only pointing it out for those who are interested. Also, giving them a t-shirt that says "I edit Wikipedia" doesn't make much sense. They don't edit Wikipedia anymore, do they? AutomaticStrikeout 02:43, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
My understanding is that they do. Doesn't MyWikiBiz involve some editing?--Peter cohen (talk) 13:39, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Myself, I wasn't trying to go at a personal attack, just was making a statement so. Sorry if it came across as a personal attack. A note seems fine, in my opinion. Take care, TBr and ley 02:47, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Who said anything about a personal attack? I didn't take it that way. AutomaticStrikeout 02:50, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
OK, thanks. TBr and ley 03:17, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest you take off those rose-tinted spectacles TBrandley, making "wonderful edits" is no protection at all against being blocked. I have no idea whether Thekohser made "wonderful edits" or not, I simply don't see why the contributions of blocked editors ought not, in principle, entitle them to a "posthumously" awarded T-shirt. In fact I can think of at least one other indefinitely blocked user who deserves a T-shirt for his many fine contributions to literature articles. Malleus Fatuorum 03:03, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I have never reviewed this user's contributions either or ever spoke to him/her. I was just claiming why would a wonderful user be blocked, but I do also know of good blocked editors. TBr and ley 03:13, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict)I'd still like to know why we should encourage a banned editor to wear a t-shirt that says "I edit Wikipedia" when they're banned? If they're banned, we don't want them editing Wikipedia. Giving them the t-shirt sends a very conflicting message. AutomaticStrikeout 03:14, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
We don't want to send conflicting messages, as I'm sure User:Jayen466 will agree. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 03:37, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Only one of the designs on offer says "I edit Wikipedia". Malleus Fatuorum 03:41, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Well, if that is the case, then maybe it wouldn't be a big deal. Still, recognizing members that have been ejected from the community seems a little contradictory. AutomaticStrikeout 03:59, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose - There is a difference between being blocked, and being banned. If the community has chosen to ban, then no. - jc37 03:47, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Though I agree that there are better editors to whom we could give free merchandise, I agree with Malleus that an oppose section is unnecessary. This doesn't need to turn into a mini-RFA. Go Phightins! 04:29, 17 November 2012 (UTC) [reply]

He asked nicely. :P --Vrave98 (talk) 11:42, 17 November 2012 (UTC) Note: this comment was originally in a duplicate section, which I've merged here to avoid having two sections for a single person. Nikkimaria (talk) 12:40, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
If only to send out a signal that blocked/banned editors don't become non-persons overnight and their contributions up until that point worthless. Malleus Fatuorum 14:35, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Go Phightins!

Nominated by: Anonymous user

Why is this user awesome?

Does good work in many different areas: AfD, content work and vandalism-fighting, just to name a few. A very enthusiastic editor.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 03:32, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support Good editor. AutomaticStrikeout 04:02, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Doc James

Nominated by: User:Anthonyhcole (Talk)

Why is this user awesome?

Tireless patroller of medical articles, founder and president of WM:MED, driver of the medical translation project and Wikivoyage, peripatetic speaker at conferences, universities and medical schools, collaboration with the National Library of Medicine, Cochrane Collaboration, WHO, Open Medicine, etc., etc.

Support

Nikkimaria (talk) 12:46, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Malleus Fatuorum 14:30, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Per [1]. Though maybe the shirt should be custom made to include something like "I got sued for recommending Wikipedia to open content contributors and all I got was this lousy T-shirt." Wnt (talk) 04:54, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
FiachraByrne (talk) 02:43, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. Drmies (talk) 16:22, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Thehelpfulone 03:08, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
A real asset to Wikipedia. Gandydancer (talk) 01:11, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Casliber (talk · contribs) 19:15, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Doc James is amazing not just for his uncanny ability to get sued :) but for all the great work he's done facilitating translations of vital medical articles into scores of different language Wikipedias. Strong support! Accedie^{talk to me} 01:25, 2 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Lova Falk

Nominated by: User:Anthonyhcole (Talk)

Why is this user awesome?

Guardian of all articles medical/psychological. Always right (really).

Support

FiachraByrne (talk) 02:43, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Coren

Nominated by: Delicious carbuncle (talk) 17:12, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

By deleting List of pedophiles, Coren took decisive "ignore all rules" action to quickly address what was sure to become a BLP nightmare and troll magnet. Coren's deletion prevented what might have been a divisive and drawn-out deletion discussion. Coren's acknowledgement of the effects that Wikipedia articles and lists can have on BLP subjects deserves recognition.

Support

I would like to add a proviso to this nomiation - in the event that Dr. Blofeld returns from "retirement" and successfully manages to have the article restored through a deletion review, Coren must give the shirt to Blofeld. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 17:12, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

No need for this proviso. Dr B has his own nomination below. And Dream Focus, who has challenged this deletion in a few places, also has a nomination. If any of the three gets a t-shirt for their activities in connection with the article, then Coren has acted the most wisely.--Peter cohen (talk) 21:24, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support per nominee's help in another situation. AutomaticStrikeout 22:21, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Andreas JN466 23:16, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yep. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 05:29, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, support. Good move, and Coren's done a lot of other good stuff too. Herostratus (talk) 23:36, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support but not because of this one deletion. Coren's years of service, dedication and hard work are the reasons why I support giving him the swag.
— Berean Hunter (talk) 14:19, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support The deletion in question was good, but it's nothing compared to the work done by CorenSearchBot. Nyttend (talk) 15:26, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Thehelpfulone 03:06, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I was very impressed with his thought-full-ness (as in "full of thought") and willingness to collaboratively discuss in the WP:V closure discussions. - jc37 22:04, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Most certainly --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Stuartyeates‎

Nominated by: LauraHale (talk) 21:06, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

They do a lot of good work regarding New Zealand in terms of article creation and currating. They also reach out to people in the NZ community to keep them up to date with what's going on. --LauraHale (talk) 21:06, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

SatuSuro

Nominated by: LauraHale (talk) 21:08, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

SatuSuro does a lot of good work related to Western Australia and assists in creating collaborative opportunities for the community located there.--LauraHale (talk) 21:08, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

Not to forget his Indonesian work. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:24, 17 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Per what Laura has stated, He has also done a great job with photography in Australia and overseas. Bidgee (talk) 05:52, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
It was he who took the time to welcome me when I was just getting started, so I'm prejudiced. Deor (talk) 00:50, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Jayen466

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

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)[reply]
--Vrave98 (talk) 12:42, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 02:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
Yes. --The Devil's Advocate (talk) 01:18, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Good experiences. --Sonicyouth86 (talk) 14:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Gage

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

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

Doncram

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

Why is this user awesome?

His edit history speaks for itself - well over 100000 edits. Respectfully,

Support

User:Penbat

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

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)[reply]
A dedicated Wikipedian. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 13:11, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:Jacobisq

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

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. 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

Demiurge1000

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

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)[reply]
Hardworking, valuable member of the project.
— Berean Hunter (talk) 14:22, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:Dream Focus

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

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)[reply]
A truly inspirational editor. FeydHuxtable (talk) 19:17, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sure. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 04:34, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Dr. Blofeld

Nominated by: Thine Antique Pen (talk) 20:54, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Dr. Blofeld has always been a hard-working contributor to the encyclopedia, who I know will be back soon. He has made 443,176 edits since 14 June 2006, and is an outstanding content contributor. He has 976 DYKs— more than any other editor. With a mountain of GAs (74), along with a load of FAs, I can't see anything wrong with this user. Blofeld has made 91997 articles, almost triple the amount of any other non-bot editor, and more than any account.

Support

More DYKs than anybody. Great articles. A helpful and calming presence. It is a far far better place because of his presence; and a diminished one because of his absence. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 21:50, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support Yup. AutomaticStrikeout 01:41, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support - Definitely. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 11:01, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Nobody else is even close to doing as much as Dr Blofeld to counter our systemic bias. Nyttend (talk) 15:24, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support --j⚛e decker ^talk 18:55, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support One of the all-time top 5 editors. Bgwhite (talk) 19:53, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
The sheer volume of his contributions deserves to be recognised, if nothing else. Malleus Fatuorum 20:39, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 05:32, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Indeed. LadyofShalott 15:46, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Dr. Blofeld deserves a wardrobe of t-shirts. 17:25, 20 November 2012 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kiefer.Wolfowitz (talk • contribs)
Great article creator. J36miles (talk) 18:51, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sitush (talk) 16:18, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
SUPPORT He 'd man! Unless she's a woman, in which case "she 'd . . ............ whatever. A wikipedia legend, at least in chez moi, who needs this now because of some wikibattering he's been getting recently. Einar aka ~~
Yep, really hard-working Wikipedian. The Rambling Man (talk) 17:39, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:50, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support one of the most hard working editor here. Torreslfchero (talk) 10:57, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely - do you have a white cat version? Ϣere SpielChequers 22:58, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I admit I really respect his work and his taste in music. Somehow, he manages to throw a link to a really obscure and wonderful piece of music on my talk page just when I need it most. Oh yeah, and he has written more articles than all of us supporting him, combined. Prolific, fun, kind and quite unique. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:26, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support TheOriginalSoni (talk) 18:29, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Doug Coldwell

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

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)[reply]
Support as he works hard and is very dedicated to the project.
— Berean Hunter (talk) 14:05, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]

Mandarax

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

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)[reply]

Support

Support Tireless contributor. He was there when I needed guidance. 'nuf said. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 01:13, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support 227,000+ edits. Has a good sense of humour! --Tito Dutta (talk) 19:34, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
Mandarax should get a couple of suits from the Men's Warehouse, courtesy of the foundation. Drmies (talk) 03:50, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Though a mattress would be a nicer idea. Go Phightins! 03:54, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support If for no other reason, the sheer volume of the contributions speaks for itself. AutomaticStrikeout 17:10, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support He is super-active. -- Magioladitis (talk) 17:47, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Ottava Rima

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 04:44, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support. Ottava's contributions to literature articles were quite extraordinary, and deserve recognition. Malleus Fatuorum 20:40, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Per Malleus. Andreas JN466 00:47, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, Malleus is absolutely correct. Drmies (talk) 17:31, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yep as Malleus says. --Peter cohen (talk) 18:38, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

SarahStierch

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

"I think that all of Sarah's work at the Teahouse is reason enough."

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous. Jalexander--WMF 04:46, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support - Awesome and a half. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 10:44, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Indeed! AutomaticStrikeout 14:35, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes! LadyofShalott 16:44, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Definitely, she works tirelessly and her influence for the Wikiwomen Collab is awesome! ツ Jenova20 ^(email) 17:22, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Excellent work at Teahouse! --Tito Dutta (talk) 21:59, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Like Ryan, she should get a cup of tea. Go Phightins! 01:46, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Tireless (or so it seems) forever gracious (as viewed from here) always with a winning positive attitude, but frankly . . . . . . . . . . . ................ in need of wardrobe help. Wikipedia owes her that much. Einar aka Carptrash (talk) 16:15, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support - two words - "tea" "house" Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:49, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support for her work at the Teahouse and in particular, to help us attract and keep more women editors. Editor retention and recruitment is often thankless, but she has soldiered on and serves as an excellent example for everyone. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 13:15, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yay, Sarah! --Sonicyouth86 (talk) 14:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support — sparklism ^hey! 14:12, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Kumioko (talk) 02:53, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support for a dynamo. Binksternet (talk) 03:16, 2 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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)[reply]

Support - Awesome work on literary and art articles — Crisco 1492 (talk) 10:44, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. Drmies (talk) 16:20, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Of course. Malleus Fatuorum 22:02, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Awesome person. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 05:26, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Definitely - Sitush (talk) 16:19, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
Andreas JN466 06:41, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
a mountain of contributions Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:52, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Has integrity and mountains of ability, to steal Cas's pun. sorry man Ive learned a lot from her approach to article writing. Ceoil (talk) 23:58, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Chipmunkdavis

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

Diligent and careful work in geographical and geopolitical articles. Approaches disputes in a reasoned, unflustered manner, while greatly improving and maintaining the quality of the encyclopedia.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous. Jalexander--WMF 05:01, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support 22000 edits, clear block log (there is one block but has been marked as inappropriate), 700+ edits in Malaysia, seems to be a good editor! --Tito Dutta (talk) 20:44, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Fine, dedicated editor, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Begoon ^talk 05:32, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Crisco 1492

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

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)[reply]

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)[reply]
Friendly and productive editor. LadyofShalott 16:45, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Prolific contributor. Pine^✉ 19:13, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, I think TSU summed it up nicely. AutomaticStrikeout 17:09, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
As nominator to their successful RfA. ;) Thine Antique Pen (talk) 19:49, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Massive contributions and one of the nicest editors I've worked with. The Rambling Man (talk) 17:40, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
Shrigley (talk) 04:17, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
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)[reply]

Drmies

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

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)[reply]

Support

Support a shirt for Drmies, on the provision that he wears it. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 11:15, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
We all saw how he's in dire need. Yes, and quickly! —Theopolisme 12:01, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]

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

Drmies has contributed so much to this project in a variety of ways - yes! LadyofShalott 16:47, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, they've done enough for a T-shirt. AutomaticStrikeout 17:01, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Andreas JN466 17:25, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Helpful and friendly admin editor! --Tito Dutta (talk) 19:45, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Of course. Hobit (talk) 21:40, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, as long as we're giving away stuff, Drmies should get some too. Beyond My Ken (talk) 22:50, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
- 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)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 05:32, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
Anthonyhcole (talk) 05:28, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sitush (talk) 16:21, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
- I started weeks ago already, Malleus. ;) Drmies (talk) 05:06, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. --The Devil's Advocate (talk) 01:48, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
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)[reply]
Absolutely --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Bgwhite

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

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)[reply]
Support: First class Wikipedia editor! --Tito Dutta (talk) 17:25, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support: This editor is everywhere, and constantly making positive contributions in a collegial style. --j⚛e decker ^talk 18:30, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 05:32, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support: Does so much work for the biographies of Wikipedia. --J36miles (talk) 18:53, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sitush (talk) 06:16, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Great partner (not in the sexual sense). -- Magioladitis (talk) 10:19, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
- TWSS. But sure, send him a shirt. Drmies (talk) 05:56, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Kumioko (talk) 02:51, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Dwaipayanc

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

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)[reply]

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)[reply]
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)[reply]
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)[reply]

WikHead

Nominated by: Tito Dutta (talk) 18:45, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

WikHead (talk · contribs · count · logs · page moves · block log)
He has more than 100,000 edits. A very polite and friendly editor. I have never seen doing him anything wrong. In a recent discussion he told me, his wiki-energy was running a bit low. He works silently but steadily. IMO, he deserves an appreciation! --Tito Dutta (talk) 18:45, 19 November 2012 (UTC) BTW, he is not an admin! --Tito Dutta (talk) 18:47, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

That's real edits, not bot work. Amazing contributor. Check out the pie chart. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 04:24, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
per Anthonyhcole, I checked it - outstanding effort, yes. Begoon ^talk 06:12, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Strong Support--Vyom25 (talk) 11:16, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Sitush

Nominated by: Tito Dutta (talk) 18:53, 19 November 2012 (UTC) Minor changes in the post below, shown in green --Tito Dutta (talk) 19:19, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Sitush (talk · contribs · count · logs · page moves · block log)
Not an admin. Editing for a long time. He has 73,000+ edits. He handles disputes very well, that is a big plus point. Almost every day he gets requests from others for help for suggestions (see his talk page, link above). He is not an admin, but, he is as popular as an admin. I can see he has already posted in this Merchandise giveaways/Nominations too.

“

Here or there Sitush everywhere!

”

Support

Support he does and puts up with so much in Indian caste articles this is the least we could do. You can thank him for so many of our caste articles looking like decent articles today. The Blade of the Northern Lights (話して下さい) 19:01, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support per above. --CarTick (talk) 19:05, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Obviously. Why he puts himself through misery of those caste articles is a mystery to me, but someone's got to do it I suppose. Malleus Fatuorum 20:37, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. MF is correct: Sitush is either totally dedicated or a complete masochist. Either way, Wikipedia has improved as a result. Drmies (talk) 21:50, 19 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
What they said. LadyofShalott 00:27, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Begoon ^talk 05:32, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Shrigley (talk) 04:17, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Torreslfchero (talk) 11:02, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Extremely commented to hunting down sources, reading them in their entirety, and actually using them accurately. Has faced an extremely large amount of hatred and venom from POV pushers and others who insist that their own tribe/social group was and always will be the greatest on Earth. He's been dragged to the drama boards time and time again, and it's always to his accuser's detriment. He's even received off-wiki harassment, and yet returns, day after day, creating excellent content and pruning the massive megabytes of bad content. Qwyrxian (talk) 12:12, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sitush has the patience of a saint, and in lieu of a halo I think some fine wiki-swag will do. --Jezebel'sPonyo^{bons mots} 05:01, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Agree with Ponyo. Correct Knowledge^«৳alk» 19:50, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support TheOriginalSoni (talk) 18:30, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Gene93k

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

This nomination has been included in the list of Merchandise Giveaway Discussions.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! (It took me a couple minutes to get the joke ;) ) Jalexander--WMF 01:30, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Relist ;) Nah, a tireless contributor behind the scenes - well deserved. - Sitush (talk) 01:36, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Closed as support per WP:SNOW (non-admin closure) AutomaticStrikeout 01:45, 20 November 2012 (UTC)No, it's not really closed.[reply]
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks Tito Dutta (talk) 02:31, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Time to rack up another 100000 edits before bed. Go Phightins! 02:34, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This editor has been included in the list of editors who deserve a shirt. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 05:42, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I don't think enough users realize how time-consuming and confusing it is to delsort, specially when there are currently no working tools to assist. Thank you also for all the closing and relisting work you have done. -- Cheers, Riley Huntley 22:19, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
- Per Gogo Dodo: Note: This editor has been included in the list of editors who deserve a shirt. -- His work is outstanding. Hobit (talk) 22:16, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:Antanana (Ukrainian Wikipedia admin)

Nominated by: Tito Dutta (talk) 03:35, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

He is a Ukrainian Wikipedia admin. I do not know Ukrainian language or can not even read its alphabet. I have talked with him few times (generally requesting articles in Wikipedia Ukrainian). Firstly, I requested in a Ukrainian admin's talk page, did not get any reply. From there Antanana picked the request and helped me to get that article in Ukrainian Wikipedia. He is a perfectionist by nature. I asked to create an article on Nagarik, he told he wants to watch the film before writing on it. A Ukrainian is watching a Bengali film just to write a requested article, I could not believe that. I have seen (though I can not understand anything in his talk page) he is very helpful, polite to all users.
Add: Antanana is "she", Sorry for the confusion! I did not know! Details --Tito Dutta (talk) 10:33, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Relevant links

A discussion where I requested an article (Ukrainian wikipedia, conversation in English)
Edit count page (Ukrainian)
Contribution page (Ukrainian)

Support

Support Wow, sounds very helpful! AutomaticStrikeout 17:08, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Torreslfchero (talk) 09:55, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hu12

Nominated by: Gogo Dodo (talk) 05:31, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Expanding upon the them of unheralded anti-spam workers (see Mean as custard above), this is really a co-nomination for two of the most active editors at WikiProject Spam: Hu12 (talk · contribs) and MER-C (talk · contribs). Merely looking at the edit history of the project talk page (edit stats) and the local MediaWiki spam blacklist (edit stats) shows that without these two editors toiling away in a relatively unnoticed job, we would be inundated with affiliate spam and other junk. Please join me in getting these two editors the recognition they deserve. Send them a "FREE T-SHIRT NOW". :-)

Support

- jc37 19:03, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Good stuff. Thank you. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 13:09, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

MER-C

Nominated by: Gogo Dodo (talk) 05:31, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Expanding upon the them of unheralded anti-spam workers (see Mean as custard above), this is really a co-nomination for two of the most active editors at WikiProject Spam: Hu12 (talk · contribs) and MER-C (talk · contribs). Merely looking at the edit history of the project talk page (edit stats) and the local MediaWiki spam blacklist (edit stats) shows that without these two editors toiling away in a relatively unnoticed job, we would be inundated with affiliate spam and other junk. Please join me in getting these two editors the recognition they deserve. Send them a "FREE T-SHIRT NOW". :-)

Support

My recollection is that this editor has been helpful with the more technical areas of the project. - jc37 22:04, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
No question. Asset at spam and his copyright work is second only to the great MRG. Wizardman 03:20, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Should be an admin --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Carptrash

Nominated by: BoringHistoryGuy (talk) 16:36, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Extraordinarily knowledgeable on art and architecture, he is generous in sharing his expertise in articles and in adding his own images to Wikipedia. He is also welcoming, encouraging and patient with newbies. (And he's funny.)[2]

Support

Carptrash has uploaded hundreds (if not thousands) of his own pictures. He is the go to man on architectural sculpture, and has contributed vastly on the subject. A tireless editor. And goes out of his way to help and befriend newbies (I was a beneficiary). He wants this encyclopedia to succeed and grow, and has done a lot to make it happen. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 16:39, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Does credit to this project. --Sonicyouth86 (talk) 14:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Charles Matthews

Nominated by: Hiding T 17:56, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Charles Matthews has been on Wikipedia forever and is one of those editors Wikipedia needs more of. Constantly updating article space, I think everyone must have read something by Charles Matthews. Hiding T 17:56, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

Support: See stat --Tito Dutta (talk) 19:33, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, please : ) - jc37 22:04, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
A quarter million edits, over 9,000 articles started...Yes, he edits Wikipedia--MONGO 04:09, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Certainly deserves at least a T-shirt. Andreas JN466 09:17, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Great Wikipedian. Ϣere SpielChequers 15:28, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hiding

Nominated by: jc37 22:11, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

(I was only nominating those who had usernames which appeared to be their names (since the shirts have to be sent to "Real Life People" : )

But now that he's here...

There simply isn't enough space on this page to describe all the great good that User:Hiding has done to contribute to the project.

He started or significantly contributed to many of the policies that we all very much take for granted as "solid" policy.

He is a guiding force in the comics project, and was the main admin helping out there before many of the rest of us were admins. And on that subject, it's at the very least partly due to his guidance that many admins are admins. (He helped me, and subsequently co-nominated me, for instance.)

He is a prolific content contributor, and is who I liked to go to when I have a referencing question.

And even with all of this, he is good natured and a pleasure to collaborate with.

For these and many many other reasons, I think that Hiding is an incredibly awesome Wikipedian : ) - jc37 22:11, 20 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Outstanding user. Hobit (talk) 22:17, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

^Support Jc37 said it all! --Tito Dutta (talk) 14:29, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Certainly --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Rjd0060

Nominated by: —Emufarmers^(T/C) 03:53, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

He does a lot for OTRS.

Support

Extremely helpful in setting up new users with OTRS and explaining the system. Legoktm (talk) 23:37, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
- jc37 18:58, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Tito Dutta (talk) 00:42, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Uploadvirus

Nominated by: Anthonyhcole (talk) 05:46, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

A delightful human being. Lots of good work on oncology-related articles. [3]

Support

Weak support: Support: It was little bit difficult to check this editor's contribution! 2000 something edits. Edit counter not enabled. Last article edit in August. But, really I can see he has done some very good works in articles like Cancer pain etc! --Tito Dutta (talk) 14:22, 21 November 2012 (UTC) Changing to support, after checking more edits of the editor and also it is not RFA or AFD! --Tito Dutta (talk) 14:27, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

The Rambling Man

Nominated by: Dweller (talk) 15:46, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

I could write about his anti-vandal work, or his admin work or his crat work. But seriously, just for the insane amount of work he puts in at the understaffed Wikipedia:Featured List process as its director, not to mention unofficial copyeditor-in-chief, helper extraordinaire and general dogsbody, he deserves this. --Dweller (talk) 15:46, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

Support Absolutely! TBr and ley 15:53, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support good work all over the place: his peer reviews and comments at articles looking for Featured article status are also incredibly valuable. Harrias ^talk 16:02, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oh hell yes. Thine Antique Pen (talk) 16:38, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Tireless. Bencherlite ^Talk 17:48, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Content reviewing and the organization of related processes is the critical component Wikipedia needs to achieve the next stage in its development. Though they are thankless and stressful jobs, TRM continues to deliver in copious amounts. I have been interacting with him for years, but only recently I came to realize, and it surprised me, just how much this editor cares about this project. Goodraise 20:48, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
(Resolved comments from Crisco 1492) — Crisco 1492 (talk) 01:33, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Good reviewers should get the recognition they deserve. Malleus Fatuorum 01:34, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
'nuff said Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:26, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oldelpaso (talk) 17:56, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
- jc37 18:58, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
For sure. AutomaticStrikeout 00:54, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Definitely. FLC wouldn't function without him and Giants2008. Ruby 2010/2013 03:09, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
A deserving candidate.--Vyom25 (talk) 11:14, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Of course. Torreslfchero (talk) 13:11, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Good people! Joefromrandb (talk) 04:17, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support TheOriginalSoni (talk) 18:28, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Magioladitis

Nominated by: Bgwhite (talk) 22:40, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Never stops working in the background. He never stops being a gnome by never stopping to improve articles. A great editor and person.

Support

Support: Excellent contributor! --Tito Dutta (talk) 22:45, 21 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
In addition to all of the contributions he makes manually and with his bot, he is also one of the primary developers of AWB, which helps many other editors make manual contributions and run their bots. Keep up the great work! GoingBatty (talk) 06:04, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Found him to be helpful concerning AWB. - jc37 18:58, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
For all his work on AWB and willingness to respond to queries on it. PamD 16:30, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Kumioko (talk) 02:54, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support: Good editor nips (talk) 07:54, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Cla68

Nominated by: The Devil's Advocate (talk) 01:01, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Has contributed many Featured Articles to the project, and he is still contributing content to this site. Most recently he took this sorry little stub on Robert Madgwick and transformed it into the behemoth of an article it is today.--The Devil's Advocate (talk) 01:01, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

MONGO

Nominated by: The Devil's Advocate (talk) 01:10, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

His recent work in bringing Grand Teton National Park to Featured status and continuing to contribute dutifully and constructively to the project more than earn him a shirt.--The Devil's Advocate (talk) 01:10, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

I've no doubt that MONGO means well, even if he doesn't always get it right. Malleus Fatuorum 01:31, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Casliber (talk · contribs) 03:27, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sitush (talk) 06:14, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Never thought I'd be supporting MONGO per Malleus, but it is Thanksgiving. AutomaticStrikeout 14:44, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
One of the better FA writers we have. Huge content work. Gave more to the project than may be healthy around 07-08, and was burned for it. I have a lot of respect for the man and the articles he wrote, but fear he is still burned out from that experience. Ceoil (talk) 23:55, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
--Sonicyouth86 (talk) 14:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
My own best encounter with him was at FAC - the sort of collaborative editing that I like best about this place. Ϣere SpielChequers 22:23, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Yunshui

Nominated by: Kevin12xd

Why is this user awesome?

A very patient and helpful user who is very welcoming to new users.

Support

Yes please! Why didn't I nominate him myself? TheSpecialUser ^TSU 02:50, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Indeed. AutomaticStrikeout 14:43, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Tito Dutta (talk) 00:40, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Shrigley (talk) 04:17, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Very helpful. Torreslfchero (talk) 11:08, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Cheerful, helpful admin that is certainly a huge asset to project. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:46, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Mark Arsten

Nominated by: TBr and ley 03:21, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Wonderful administrator, reverts vandalism often, participates in articles for deletion discussions, and such, clearly a great editor and admin.

Support

What TBrandley said. Go Phightins! 03:26, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
This dude certainly abides. GRAPPLE X 03:34, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support if only for his AFD work. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 04:12, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support per nominee's work at AfD. AutomaticStrikeout 14:44, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support as RFA co-nom! Thine Antique Pen (talk) 09:44, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Excellent administrator. --Sonicyouth86 (talk) 14:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support per his excellent content contributions. Ruby 2010/2013 03:06, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Solid, independent admin that I appreciate and respect. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 23:44, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Mark Arsten rocks! If he doesn't get a T-shirt out of this process, I'll happily buy one myself and send it to him :) Accedie^{talk to me} 01:00, 2 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Anna Frodesiak

Nominated by: TheSpecialUser ^TSU 03:44, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Anna has been around since 2008 with 55K+ edits; 30K+ to the mainstream. She is a tireless contributor and is always ready to help out. She has created 1300+ articles and has improved numerous articles. According to me, Anna is a valuable asset to the community and certainly deserves recognition for all the hard work that she has been doing around. TheSpecialUser ^TSU 03:44, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

Strong support - Not only is she everything mentioned above, but she also has tons of patience, good faith and encourages users to "be a force for good". Anna helped me a lot when I was starting out, teaching me Wikipedia policies and largely improved my discussion skills. One of the kindest users around if you ask me. -- Cheers, Riley Huntley 04:05, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Sitush (talk) 06:12, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sure --Tito Dutta (talk) 00:51, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Shrigley (talk) 04:17, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
AutomaticStrikeout 00:53, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
I LOVE Anna! Yes, a good editor, kind and helpful. Gandydancer (talk) 00:18, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely. --Sonicyouth86 (talk) 14:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Future admin whom I hope to nominate, in addition to the nice things that others have mentioned. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 19:19, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

JackofOz

Nominated by: Joefromrandb (talk) 04:03, 22 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Jack is a delightful editor who contributes and improves content while managing to find the time to provide helpful, often witty, answers at the reference desks.

Support

Support Yup, he gives really helpful answers on the Wikipedia Reference Desk. :) Bonkers The Clown (Nonsensical Babble) 06:41, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support For his knowledge, ability and temperament. A gentleman. Ceoil (talk) 00:02, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Qwyrxian

Nominated by: Sitush (talk) 11:42, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

More easily referred to a "Q", Qwyrxian is not afraid to get involved in awkward disputes relating to a wide range of articles, from a certain problematic group of islands through to weird naming issues for schools in Sri Lanka and on to (top marks from me!) numerous caste-related articles. They are around almost daily, they pay attention to what others say in often heated situations, and their responses are invariably both considered and polite. Much of their work is in response to new contributors who are trying to run before they can walk and who often seem not to have English as their first language: Q's approach generally works pretty well. - Sitush (talk) 11:42, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

Support; he does a tremendous job adminning in one of the nastier areas on Wikipedia. The people adding good content there always need someone to whack the POV warriors, and Qwyrxian has gone above and beyond in his efforts to try to force a bit of sanity there. The Blade of the Northern Lights (話して下さい) 19:03, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Excellent work against vandalism! --Tito Dutta (talk) 19:14, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yep. Thine Antique Pen (talk) 19:23, 23 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Anthonyhcole (talk) 13:06, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
One of our best. --Sonicyouth86 (talk) 14:27, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Definitely supporting Q. Tremendous guy TheOriginalSoni (talk) 18:27, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Ekabhishek

Nominated by: Tito Dutta (talk) 01:08, 24 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Ekabhishek (talk · contribs · count · logs · page moves · block log)
An asset of Wikiproject India, has more than 110,000 edits (genuine edits, not bot edit) with 88%+ article edit!

Support

Why not? AutomaticStrikeout (Evidence) 23:09, 27 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Grapple X

Nominated by: — Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:10, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

A dedicated user who led the pack for much of the WikiCup, one of WP:TXF's most dedicated editors (and there are a few!), and a delegate at WP:FTC. Oh yeah, and seven FAs. What's not to love? — Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:10, 25 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

Support: Always works on really weird, interesting FAs (Eraserhead, Twin Peak episodes, etc), helped me the hell out on my first FA, is friendly and always quick to give advice, and just all around produces a lot of quality content. Or maybe I'm just bias cause we like the same stuff... Either way. Bruce Campbell (talk) 01:47, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support So many of the other editors nominated here seem to be focused on bureaucratic tasks (no matter how important) rather than basic content creation, the lifeblood of Wikipedia. Simply put, this site would not continue to thrive without editors like Grapple. Plus, anyone that turns poor articles like this into FA-level gold deserves a t-shirt, no matter how measly! Ruby 2010/2013 03:05, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Casliber (talk · contribs) 10:56, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support Certainly. TBr and ley 19:37, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support - Adding to what's already been said, Grapple's help with FTC and his work with Eraserhead should not go unrewarded. GamerPro64 03:54, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Ceoil

Nominated by: Yomangani ^talk 02:12, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

He's mediocre at best, but he needs clothing.

Support

Support, along with a tuxedo for Yomangani. Joefromrandb (talk) 02:44, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support - ummm....was going to say something witty....but I forgot. Casliber (talk · contribs)
Support - Definitely — Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:21, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Koavf

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

One of only two users with over a million edits on the English Wikipedia. Need I say more?

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:08, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Of course. AutomaticStrikeout 20:28, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
yes --Hu12 (talk) 05:47, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely Ϣere SpielChequers 11:21, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely. Torreslfchero (talk) 13:14, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Big J, whut whut! (sorry, I'm listening to Das Racist right now) The Interior (Talk) 03:12, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

OhanaUnited

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

Very helpful with the Canada Education Program, making sure that the students and their professors are well supported.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:20, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On a side note the community member who submitted the nomination was concerned that it would not be seen as important because they had less then 100 edits. I'm making this comment here because I wanted to point out, if the user or others are watching, that if anything that may make it more important. Users who are awesome for new users are incredibly valued. Writers, mentors, trainers, copyeditors and more, I'd love to see nominations from all corners of the wiki. Jalexander--WMF 19:20, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

What Jalexander said. AutomaticStrikeout 20:28, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Richard Bartz

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

This user has given tons of great macro images to Wikimedia projects, and is well deserving of something in return.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:21, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Tito Dutta (talk) 23:43, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

EM64T

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

Although not the most experienced of a user, EM64T has been involved in fighting vandalism and editing articles.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:24, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Masem

Nominated by: Anonymous User

Why is this user awesome?

A great article writer and overall great admin.

Support

Submitted through the google doc by a user who wishes to remain anonymous! Jalexander--WMF 19:25, 26 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Another case of "we don't always agree", but I really like their willingness to discuss, even contrary perspectives. - jc37 23:27, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Jack Merridew

Nominated by: Joefromrandb (talk) 04:53, 27 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

Like him or hate him, Jack and his many socks have improved Wikipedia vastly over the years. Wikipedia is a better place for our readers because of his efforts. If, as it seems, he has actually stopped editing for the moment, the least we can do is hook him up with a nice parting gift.

Support

Jack / Br'er / w.e. has certainly preserved the accessibility of the project, and his photographs from Bali are often quite amazing. He should, however, try to avoid tempting people if he is allowed back. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 05:14, 28 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

JJ Harrison

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

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

Ori.livneh

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

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)[reply]

DeltaQuad

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

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)[reply]

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)[reply]
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)[reply]
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)[reply]

Ponyo

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

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)[reply]
Of course --Tito Dutta (talk) 23:45, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Oh, yeah. - Sitush (talk) 00:42, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
She rocks. The Interior (Talk) 00:45, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Well deserved. Ϣere SpielChequers 01:52, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Sure. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 06:06, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Reaper Eternal

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

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)[reply]
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)[reply]

odder

Nominated by: Bence (talk) 21:56, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why is this user awesome?

This user is awesome because he not only helped organize WLM, but has been a very valuable new member of the Affiliations Committee, with his rational level-headedness keeping us on track and helping volunteers, while we were busy evolving from Chapcom into Affcom. Much of his work happens behind the scenes, but those who know him, know that he deserves our gratitude. –Bence (talk) 21:56, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support

Bence would know. Anthonyhcole (talk) 23:45, 29 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:Casliber

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

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)[reply]

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)[reply]
Obvious support is obvious. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 04:28, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
Yep. --Andreas JN466 09:12, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

User:Elen of the Roads

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

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)[reply]
Indeed. Joefromrandb (talk) 04:12, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Yes. AutomaticStrikeout (T • C) 18:14, 30 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
--Andreas JN466 09:14, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
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)[reply]

User:SandyGeorgia

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

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)[reply]
Guts, intelligence and integrity. Of course. Ceoil (talk) 02:10, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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)[reply]
Sandy's efforts have not gone unnoticed. LadyofShalott 04:21, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Loooooong service at FAC. --Andreas JN466 09:15, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
She cares. Begoon ^talk 14:45, 2 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

JohnCD

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

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 JN466 09:13, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Matma Rex

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

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

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 * Loooooong service at FAC. --[[User:Jayen466|Andreas]] <small><font color=" #FFBF00">[[User_Talk:Jayen466|JN]]</font>[[Special:Contributions/Jayen466|466]]</small> 09:15, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
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