I concentrate on content creation, referencing and expanding mediocre articles, the "Articles for deletion" process, and welcoming and mentoring new editors. I recommend A Primer for newcomers to new editors.
When was the last time that you tried something for the first time?
Hey folks, I'm Jethro. I want you to have a positive experience using Wikipedia, so let me know how I can help you accomplish your goals on here whether that's starting a new article, learning how Wikipedia works, or just how make stuff in italics. I also know a little Japanese and a good deal about Japan, psychology, and Chicago.
I focus on video game articles as well as various topics that interest me. I've created quite a few articles so if you have questions about article creation I can definitely help out.
I have been editing the English Wikipedia for over a year now, mostly behind the scenes and helping out at the Teahouse. I work on a variety of subjects, including copyediting, categories, and the new pages patrol. I would love to help with any problems to the best of my ability, and if I don't know an answer to your question, I'll direct you to someone who does. :)
Before the world, aye, before the sleepy, lukewarm, faithless, namby-pamby Christian world, we will dare to trust our God, we will venture our all for Him, we will live and we will die for Him, and we will do it all with His joy unspeakable singing aloud within our hearts. —C.T. Studd
Charles has been editing Wikipedia since January 2007 and 21,000 manual edits later is still learning about policies and editing. He has written a number of new aticles and expanded others. He works mostly on settlements when not guarding against vandalism and material without reliable sources.
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step glasshopper.
I like editing and removing contents that contains errors. I have edited many articles related to Nepal. I have knowledge of Javasript,HTML and programming languages like C,C++ etc. I am the student of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
I don't want to loose anything for something because i want to expand not to exchange. —Binod Chaudhary
Nthep is a bit of a WikiGnome with an interest in history. Most of his best Wikipedia work is done with feline assistance (see photo). He also prefers coffee or beer to tea. Favourite thing he's learned from Wikipedia - that he's not an intellectual because he can't listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger
He who never makes mistakes never makes anything - so apt for Wikipedia. No-one should be afraid to try and edit, as anything can be repaired if it's not right.
I do a variety of things on Wikipedia but mostly Page Curation and expanding Articles to be out of the stub status. I am also familiar with wiki formatting
I'm active in many areas of Wikipedia, depending on how I feel at the time; at present I'm usually to be found pottering around dealing with admin backlogs. I actually spend more time deleting than creating these days; if your article got tagged for deletion, I will probably be able to explain why, and maybe help you redraft it to comply with Wikipedia's requirements.
Failure is the key to success; every mistake teaches us something. —Morihei Ueshiba
I've been on Wikipedia since December 2012 (that can't be right...whoa), and I feel that I'd be able to help new users. I feel that sometimes not enough is done to ensure that new users understand how Wikipedia works. Howicus (talk) 02:35, 19 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I patrol new and random pages. I review them and add maintenance/speedy deletion tags. I am good at explaining how to improve a specific article or explaining why a specific article has been deleted.
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. —Helen Keller
I try doing a little of everything. I'm most active in writing Korea-related articles, patrolling the Short pages list, and volunteering at DR/N.
Times change and so must I. We all change when you think about it. We’re all different people all through our lives. And that’s ok, that’s good, as long as you keep moving, as long as you remember all the people that you used to be. I will not forget one line of this, not one day, I swear. —The Eleventh Doctor as portrayed by Matt Smith
Hello. I've been a Wikipedia editor since 2007 and an administrator since 2009. I'm a prolific article creator, have been involved with the Teahouse since its early days, and I started Wikipedia:WikiProject Women writers.
"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world." —Margaret Mead
I'm a friendly editor and contributor, and i can help and assist new Wikipedians, I'm interested in History, Sports and recreation and Music/Actors articles.
Ryan Vesey is a student studying at the University of Pennsylvania. He began editing Wikipedia in early 2011 and chooses to do so for a chance to share his knowledge and for the opportunity to contribute to something great. Wikipedia is one of the most important projects of the 21st century. He is active at the help desk and IRC help channel as well. Ryan enjoys assisting new user's and runs an adoption program.
To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift. —Steve Prefontaine
Hello, I'm AmaryllisGardener! I've been here since December 2012. I consider my expertise counter-vandalism, new article patrolling, adding references to articles, and copyediting. I can help with anything though!
America's best days are yet to come. Our proudest moments are yet to be. Our most glorious achievements are just ahead. —Ronald Reagon
I've been here for a bit over a year now, doing various things like dispute resolution, new page patrol, and (of course) the Teahouse. I'm an admin, so I do those types of things, too. Questions are good: ask them of me or anyone else here!
I think it's time for us to recognize the differences we sometimes fear to show. —Rush, "Entre Nous"
I'm fairly good at referencing and including references in inline citations. I like to help people find the documentation that will guide them to participate more. I'm not good at composition.
I've been reading and editing Wikipedia for a long time. Years ago I was a sailor, now older than most Wikipedians --> Hopefully more patient.
Mostly I edit articles about advanced information technology such as artificial intelligence. I also am interested in WWII history and blues rock music.
Joseph edits articles related to sport and music, as well as those relating to his home country of Scotland. He does various admin tasks, including maintaining content and handling disputes. He is open for questions either at the Teahouse or on his talk page, no matter how big or small the issue may be.
I understand the policies here on wikipedia. I specialise in answering questions about deletions because I spend a lot of time in the area. This is useful because many new users make pages that get deleted and don't understand why.
I am a Tasmanian wikipedian who loves sport. —Nick Gibson
McDoobAU93 has been a member of Wikipedia since October 2006. Although his main interests include amusement parks, roller coasters, video games and other pop-culture subjects, he has been known to dabble in a much wider range of articles.
I'm so eager to introduce new users to the best parts of Wikipedia ... learning new things, stepping out of your comfort zone and being bold. Mistakes will happen—I make 'em all the time—but don't get discouraged; keep moving forward!
Heather has learned more about wiki markup than she ever imagined possible (but still only knows a fraction). She makes stuff, reviews new pages and new articles, and helps new editors on IRC. She designs at the WIkimedia Foundation.
I live in the Bay Area and love bees and owls and the awesome collection of illustrations on Commons.
I am a reasonably experienced editor. I have done most work in patrol and tagging of new pages. I can classify correct tags to use on an article very quickly. I am comfortable with the use of twinkle an style new page curation system. I am also a member of the welcome committee.
I am an Australian editor. My interests are broad and I will go wherever I think I can make an improvement to an article. I have learned from some wonderful editors and am more than happy to share the little I know with new editors. I try to stay civil at all times as I believe this contributes to a positive community.
Don’t argue with idiots because they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. —Greg King
Brambleberry has been an editor since Christmas 2007. She's a WikiPuma whose main topics of expertise are YA fantasy novels, mythology, and animals. So if you have a YA fantasy novel about a mythological animal, she's your girl. She answers questions about how Wikipedia runs and where you should go for various things. Don't ask her about pictures, though. She doesn't know what she's talking about there.
I will always be on your side. I'm your medicine cat. You can trust me with anything. —~Brambleberry to Crookedstar, Kate Cary, Crookedstar's Promise
I have been here for around 5 years. I work on India related articles and had started many recent articles related to Indian events.
"What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient... highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate. An idea that is fully formed - fully understood - that sticks; right in there somewhere." —Dom Cobb in the movie Inception
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. —Henry David Thoreau
I am a wikipedian from Lucknow, India. Here to learn something new and help keep wikipedia clean & green by patrolling recent changes, reverting vandalism and helping new editors. I am also involved in creating articles for landmarks and neighbourhoods of Lucknow.
“When you’re traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don’t have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road.” —William Least Heat Moon
I have worked on many areas of Wikipedia in the past, but these days I'm involved mainly in military history and cricket articles. I like to help out whenever and wherever I can though, and I frequently visit the help desk.
I have been creating decent articles on Wikipedia, and I have good experience with article creation, if you have any questions about that, I'm the one to ask!
"I believe Wikipedia should be a great place to learn and create articles. Creating articles is a great way to express your knowledge to the public.-JackFrost2121"
I spend most of my time writing articles on animal species- usually fossils or fishes. Ive been an editor since high school, something like 6 years now. I also help out with article feedback, new-user feedback (when it was still running), and new page patrolling. Ask me literally any question, even if i don't have experience in certain areas, I can probably find the best answer in a few minutes.
Howdy, I'm Nathan2055. I've been a host since the pilot days and I'm very interested in editor retention. I'm also a developer and the release coordinator of the articles for creation script.
"Well, I found it on Wikipedia so it must be notable!" —A new user's AfD keep rational
Worm That Turned (or WormTT) is a UK Wikipedian who's been around for nearly four years. The majority of his work is in adoption, and he has proclaimed himself the most prolific adopter on Wikipedia. He's also an administrator and has spent a lot of time helping new users, students, unhappy subjects of articles and anyone else he can find that needs help.
Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction. — -- John Crawford Crosby
Hello editors! My name is Kevin Zheng, and I reside in Ontario, Canada. I love answering any questions you may have! I am more than willing to edit your article for you. I mainly do anti-vandal work on Wikipedia.
Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration. —Thomas Alva Edison
My name is Prabash Akmeemana and i'm a sysop on the Test Wikipedia, I am a post-graduate student at the University of Toronto. I am taking my bachelors for computing, as I plan to be a software developer. (Wikipedia is a great place to start). I have coding skills in; Javascript, HTML, CSS, Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java and Python.
"Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another."
Soni has been editing Wikipedia since April 2013, which makes him a new editor like many others. But he has been actively participating in various WikiProjects and occasionally also helps around in other places on Wiki, specially to welcome new editors and warn vandals.
Hihi~! I'm an enthusiast of many things and have free time to spare. My work on wikipedia is mainly (but not limited to) music-related, and I'll do my best in helping others with any questions about Wikipedia!
It doesn't matter how many times you fail. You only have to be right once and then everyone can tell that you are an overnight success. —Mark Cuban
I am very into fighting vandalism on Wikipedia and in assisting other new users. I also like to edit in science and military history related stuff especially psi.
"Reason is the art of making cognitively reasonable statements that can be analytically or empirically proven."
Theopolisme, a Wikipedian since 2011, mainly contributes to Wikipedia by showing new users the ropes, reverting vandalism, and copyediting, tagging, and categorizing new articles. He also is an Education Ambassador.
"Scout, I think I'm beginning to understand something. I think I'm beginning to understand why Boo Radley's stayed shut up in the house all this time… it's because he wants to stay inside." —To Kill a Mockingbird
Hi there! I'm Hallows AG :) I've been in and around WIkipedia for over two years now and have 13000 edits. I routinely fight vandalism but I love helping out new users and am always willing to help out! Just pop me a message on my talk page if you need anything!
If you go vandalise the wiki, you better be ready for some "wiki love"
I'm a wikignome and userscript maintainer. I don't edit all that substantially anymore, but through my academic work, I've got a strong theoretical understanding of how Wikipedia works.
Science is what we do when we need to know that we know something. —me
I am experienced with the processes of article editing, Articles for Deletion, and DYK. The guidelines and policies of Wikipedia are very familiar to me.
When do you think people die? When they are shot through the heart by the bullet of a pistol? No. When they are ravaged by an incurable disease? No. When they drink a soup made from a poisonous mushroom!? No! It’s when… they are forgotten. —Dr. Hiriluk (One Piece by Eiichiro Oda)
It may be a sign of insanity, but I actually find the non-free content policy easy to understand.
Recently I have found too many cases where new users confuse Wikipedia with a social networking site: We need to do a better job of explaining the difference.
I've been knocking around Wikpedia, and been knocked around Wikipedia for years. My Wikipedia motto is "get things done" - I have worked on content, templates and robots - and §on helping other users. I like solving those tricky little technical problems, or helping editors to work together.
I'm a regular editor at Wikipedia. I give times to AFC, recent changes which means reverting vandal edits also helping who needs help. I also edit and write articles in here at WP.
Don't copy anything or anyone. In this universe you can have lookalikes but you're unique. You're thought, fingerprint, body building are different from other lookalikes. So become you. You can take ideas from any person but you can't copy that person. Cause you're the only one like you in the universe. —Myself
I started contributing to Wikipedia as a Vandalism fighter, but nowadays I am mostly busy with creating and expanding articles related to India, Cricket and Hinduism.
I work on articles related to aviation, television, and Canada, having significantly contributed to numerous featured articles, featured lists, and good articles. I also revert vandalism, participate at articles for deletion discussions and such. I've been editing Wikipedia since November 2011, having made over 18,000 contributions to the site now. Feel free to contact me if you need any help.
Hi! American WikiHobbit working mostly on biographies of living persons and those policies. I've been around for several years and have run into a bit of everything so I will happily help with any question you have. I prefer coffee to tea, but love both.
In the information age, you don't teach philosophy as they did after feudalism. You perform it. If Aristotle were alive today he'd have a talk show. —Timothy Leary
I have a passion for history, and have generally edited within that field. I'm also a scifi fan; I especially enjoy the Hyperion Cantos books, and hope someday to rewrite the articles on each book.
It is knowledge that influences and equalises the social condition of man —Benjamin Disraeli
Keilana is a student of biology and physics at a university in Chicago. Her passion is astronomy, as anyone who stalks her contributions would know. She's an administrator and mediator with a love for helping new editors, because she was treated so well when she joined the project. She's fluent in French, though her grammar deteriorates markedly after midnight.
"Wikipedia is the best outlet for me to share my passion for astronomy with the world!"
I am a relatively new host,and my expertise is in copyediting and tags. I revert vandalism and also do other things in the community (such as village pump).
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. —Albert Einstein
Though I have quite a lot of experience in other areas, my main activity recently has been patrolling new pages (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:NewPagesFeed). Most of what I do is speedy deletes, AfD's and Tagging. I thought it might be helpful to try to answer new editors questions and advise them before they create new articles, rather than speedy deleting them after they create them.
We are not interested in the fact that the brain has the consistency of cold porridge. —Alan Turing
Rcsprinter has been registered on Wikipedia since June 2010, and became active quite soon after. He does various gnomish edits, and helps a lot of new users though various venues. Even though his main interest is buses, he is also quite active in other areas including Articles for creation, and runs a bot, RscprinterBot.
Imagine a world in which every single person on the planet is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge. That's what we're doing. —Jimmy Wales
Board member of Wikimedia Nederland, former Audit Committee member of the board of the Wikimedia Foundation, (former) sysop on strategy.wikimedia.org, started editing on Dutch Wikipedia in 2005, started to use a real life user name in 2012 when I joined the board of Wikimedia Nederland
I mostly work in the Articles for Creation process, but I also am involved with the Guild of Copy Editors and am an avid follower of ArbCom reports. I live in Pittsburgh and would love to help you out. I tend to be a bit verbose, but am always ready to help you. I started hosting because I issue so many Teahouse invites in my AfC work and decided to help out here myself.
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. —Gautama Buddha
Joe Gazz84 has worked at the English Wikipedia's articles for creation desk helping new users improve and create articles for Wikipedia. In addition to helping out with AfC, he is on the Picture of the Year committee at the Wikimedia Commons.
If I'd had some set idea of a finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it years ago? —Bill Gates
Tony is a research consultant and has edited WP since 2005. He has been active as a featured article reviewer, does a lot of gnoming (fixing up style and formatting in articles), and is a journalist on our weekly newspaper The Signpost.
I really must upload a modern photo! We really need to attract good new editors from many backgrounds—especially, but not only, those from groups who are under-represented at en.WP and who will bring new knowledge in (women and non-native speakers come to mind). If you're keen to contribute, I'm here to help!
Debastein has been active in Wikipedia only from 2011. He is active in editing Wikipedia content related to Economics, Education, and content from India. He is also a Campus Ambassador for the Wikimedia Foundation in the India Education Program.
I hail from Kolkata, India and am pursuing my Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Symbiosis School of Economics. I'm an info maniac, a knowledge seeker. I love to help others and believe in facta non verba, i.e. deeds are more important than words. I have a dream of free knowledge to the world and Wikipedia is the holy grail to that. I'm a tech geek and a voracious photographer.
Rosalina2427 has been on Wikipedia since 2010, and is (somewhat) active in the Welcoming Committee, and a few other WikiProjects. Though she is quite busy most of the time, she always has a little time to help out (though most of the time she's at the Department of Fun).
If you're bored, go on Wikipedia. If you're not bored, go on Wikipedia.
Truth at last cannot be hidden. Dissimulation is of no avail. Dissimulation is to no purpose before so great a judge. Falsehood puts on a mask. Nothing is hidden under the sun. — Leonardo da Vinci.
Chico Venancio has been editing Wikipedia since 2006, though he has moved to use the Portuguese Wikipedia as his home wiki. Chico started using Wikipedia as a High School student and found it to help him in the college entrance exams. He likes to understand the technical side of Wikipedia and experiment with bots and template writing, but still writes a few articles every now and then. Fighting vandalism in Wikipedia is one of his favorite pastimes.
Teahouse seems like a wonderful initiative to me and I want to help it! I have been a new editor and still remember it.
ReelAngelGirl (A.K.A. Ayla) has been active on Wikipedia since June 2011. She is a WikiGnome, Irish stepdancer, student, and is pursuing a education in fine arts. Ayla mostly contributes to editing grammar, spelling, and general cleanup as well as reverting vandals and occasionally reworking an article.
You can't learn if you don't try. What's stopping you? —--My Mother
I'm Jethro B, an active Wikipedia editor and ready to assist any editors who need some help. I edit in a variety of topic areas, some are highly contentious, others are rather mild, so I've got a taste of both worlds.
"We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will." —Chuck Palahniuk
Into martial arts and soccer, did Taekwondo for six years and have now taken to Kempo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Love computing of all sorts, hardware, software, gaming, and planning to do a Double Major in Cyber Forensics / Computer Science in 2013. And am self taught to a decent standard.
I deeply enjoy contributing to community knowledge engines such as Wikipedia and Yahoo Answers, on Wikipedia I consider myself a Wikignome of sorts and hunt for disputes on Discussion pages. I find that the ability to pass on knowledge is deeply enriching and love questions and research puzzle solving so feel free to drop by. FourDimensionalHyperSphere (talk)
They will be under a lot of pressure. But pressure is what makes Diamonds. —An Australian Captain instructor from ADFA quoting General George S. Patton.
I'm a daily editor on Wikipedia, helping out at the Dispute Resolution Noticeboard and making random article edits. I am most experienced in New Page Patrol and dispute resolution, making it easy for me to respond to questions relating to those two areas.
"Wikipedia is the best thing ever. Anyone in the world can write anything they want about any subject, so you know you are getting the best possible information". —Michael Scott
I have, recently, focused in on autism-related topics, especially autism researchers. I have historically focused on global warming as well. I use Stiki and Twinkle to combat vandalism.
I am a college freshman in the United States. Also, sorry about the stern-looking picture, I don't have many on hand right now.
Bilby has been active on Wikipedia since early 2008. He is an academic working in IT and IS, so to an extent Wikipedia is part of his day job as well as his hobby. Bilby mostly focuses on photography, copyright, public art, and anything where the research looks particularly enjoyable.
I love the collaborative environment on Wikipedia – it can take effort to make it work, but it is far more rewarding than I ever imagined. My favoritemoments on Wikipedia all involve working with other contributors to build something better than what we could do on our own.
Interested in linguistics, religion, history, and helping other Wikipedia contributors!
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." —Revelation 22.13-14 (KJV)
I like to edit pages on Wikipedia for fun. I also review Pending Articles for Creation submisssions. I don't think it's nerdy (even though I'm a teenager). I'm currently in school and I aspire to be a pediatrician. My interests include rollecoasters/amusement parks, aviation (airports, airplanes, etc.), singing, and One Direction. JHUbal27 (talk)
"I've never let school interfere with my education." —Mark Twain
I have been on Wikipedia for just over a year, but can still be found asking questions at the Teahouse. I generally work at Did You Know, at article creation, and just whatever takes my fancy.
"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car"
I've been editing since 2012. My edits helped me to get to my new school too. Editing is really enjoyable and if you find yourself boring please get rid of it. Visit me here and leave me a message. I'm here to help!
When injustice pulls you to your knees, don't just cry and wail. Get up and try again in a better way. Be original! Have a personality! Show what you can! One day you will shine! —-Andrew Eugene (Writer/Student)
Hi, I'm a Wikipedian from North Yorkshire, in England. Whilst most of my article writing has been about mountains and churches, I am willing to help new users with anything from collaborating on DYKs to the nitty-gritty on how the project works, as well as any other general help.
Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all. —Hypatia of Alexandria
Hi, I am Peter, and I am a Wikipedian! At the moment I mostly work on medical articles (mostly those relating to emergency medicine). When I am not editing Wikipedia I attend school and have high hopes of becoming a doctor one day. If you ever need anything I am here for your disposal.
Having access to Wikipedia and Google means I have the world. —Unknown
Ebikeguy has been editing Wikipedia since the world was flat. He is interest in bicycles, electric bicycles, electric cars and all things green. As a member of WikiProject Environment and the Green Vehicle Task Force, he has done quite a bit of work on environmental articles, mostly Wikignoming. However, he is interested in helping editors improve all areas of Wikipedia, so please feel free to ask a question on any subject.
You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles. —– Miracle Max
Electriccatfish2 joined Wikipedia in April 2011 and is experienced in anti-vandalism, articles for deletion, new page patrolling, and page protection. He is also a DRN volunteer and an AFC reviewer.
If I see vandalism on Wikipedia, I get excited. If you can catch them and let them know that there's real people behind everything that happens on Wikipedia, then often you can convert them to becoming a constructive Wikipedia editor. —Bluerasberry
I am a Singaporean who mainly edits articles about films and Asian pop culture, especially Japanese pop culture. I would be able to help with creating new pages, pointing out reliable sources for Asian articles, adding content and interpreting style guidelines. I understand Chinese, so feel free to contact me in Chinese if you need.
Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort. —John Ruskin
Xanchester is a Wikipedian online, and a student in real life. On Wikipedia, he participates in Articles for Deletion, Dispute Resolution, Requested Moves, and the Teahouse. Xanchester is interested in the history of religion, British documentaries, East Asian history and world literature.
I really didn't say everything I said. —Yogi Berra
I am a wikiarchaeologist who created his account on 2 March 2008 but never got into editing as a whole until September 2011. I get involved in reviewing Good article nominees and designing templates. I also give a hand at Articles for deletion and other administrative processes from time to time. I speak spanish, portuguese, italian and some french.
You are just universal matter, a mass of possibilities of misfortune which comes to this world through you. —Harold Hidalgo, A Date with Lucifer (2011).
I'm into a huge variety of topics—everything from linguistics, table tennis, tea, and math to computer viruses, fencing, video games, and music. I also like to help out at the Reference Desk, particularly for language and computers. I play a few instruments (my panflute is in the picture), and I'm currently learning German and Finnish.
Wearing rain boots and a jacket, forehead wrinkled in thought, I set out to find Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean—but later, it came to light that they were going to do nuclear tests there… —Ultra Bra, Kahdeksanvuotiaana
I'm from Germany. Currently, I am mildly active in WP, but when I am, I correct grammar and references, improve layout and I contribute smaller parts to articles around technical topics. Also, I learned how to use and maintain templates. I currently maintain the Template:Version. I participate in the german and english Wikipedia.
Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life —Daniel Auber
I have been editing Wikimedia projects since 2002. I am interested by many topics, including, but not restricted to, activism, old books, astronomy, computers, everything about India. I have been fustrated by negative interactions in Wikimedia projects. That should not happen, that's why I come here to change that. I quite active on Commons and French and English Wikisource, where I am an administrator.
And so, we don't need a business model, we're just doing it. —Jimmy Wales, early 21st century
I'm a composer, filmmaker and engineer who loves to research all things inventive. It's my pleasure to help advance the world's largest library, one page at a time.
"The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity." —Abraham Lincoln
Etienne (Ebe123) came to Wikipedia in 2010 and edits on medicine and pharmacology-related articles. He is also on other wikis, such as the Wikimedia Incubator, where people can make new language versions of Wikipedia. He likes to help all the time. He multilingual and is also an administrator on the Wikimedia Incubator.
It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance? —Ronald Reagan
Hajatvrc is a computer science student who likes to edit articles about literature and the hard sciences. He spends a lot of time at Articles for Creation and Articles for Deletion. He wants YOU in our community, and will do anything within reason to keep you here as long as you edit with good faith.
To die to sleep,
To sleep, perchance to Dream; Ay, there's the rub,
For in that sleep of death, what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause. —William Shakespeare
Nice to meet you! I'm Matthew, and I mainly do gnome-type work here on the server. My hobby is spaceflight, and I also do some programming on the side. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. ~ MatthewrbTalk to me · Changes I've made
Things are only impossible until they're not. —Jean-Luc Picard
Floating Boat (or Float or Boat) is active in vandal-fighting, but is always ready to help newcomers in forums like the Help Desk. It hasn't been too long since she was new herself.
Wikipedia has been really fun in my time editing here and now I want to help others have as much fun as I do! —myself
I like to contribute to articles on Wikipedia. I also like to correct typos on articles when any words are not spelt correctly, so people can understand it better.
"The best video games only come from the best game developers and game designers"
Osarius has been involved with the Wikipedia project since 2008, and has mainly focused on new page patrolling and anti-vandalism. He has also worked closely with some of the Wikimedia Foundation staff testing and developing new or improved features for Wikipedia, including the New Page Triage, and the Feedback Tool. Osarius lives in the United Kingdom, and usually is online between 10am GMT/BST and 12pm GMT/BST.
Trevj joined Wikipedia in Sep '04. He made his first main namespace contribution in Jul '06 but remained mostly inactive here until 2009. In 2010 he took up editing here as a hobby. Some of his interests are reflected in his edits.
Hi, I'm Fox! I'm mainly active in anti-vandalism work (with the WP:CVU) and new page patrolling, but I'm also very interested in computer science. I wrote VoxelBot, which is an automatic editor on Wikipedia. If you need help with WikiCode or similar, feel free to contact me at my talk page.
Good teaching is more a giving of the right questions than a giving of the right answers. —J. Albers
Diplomacy must be practiced at all times -- diplomacy is being truthful yet kind. Also, don't stick your fork in an electric socket just to see what happens.
I have some small talent for tracking down citations to obscure facts. (Did you know there were at least ten distinct abbreviations of Kilometres per hour in use between 1889 and 1933?)
I have been around a while and have exposure to most aspects of wikipedia. I am most experienced in helping people to contribute to wikipedia while staying within the rules and spirit of the site.
Riley Huntley lives in Canada and loves helping new and experienced users, creating accounts for troubled users and fighting vandalism. He can also be seen moving files, helping students at the Counter Vandalism Unit Academy and helping the SWMT.
You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, love like you'll never be hurt, sing like there's nobody listening, and live like it's heaven on earth. ― William Watson Purkey
I am familiar with most aspects of Wikipedia, but enjoy writing articles about technology, scenic places, politicians, and working with images on the Wikimedia Commons.
I like hanging out on the Wikipedia IRC channel and answering people's questions. On the English Wikipedia, I love fixing spelling errors, improving articles, and adding references. I do a lot of the behind-the-scenes work, stuff you don't directly see on articles.
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. —Albert Einstein
I mainly do vandal revision but I'm happy to help out in any way I can.
"You see, I DON'T believe libraries should be DRAB places where people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our policy of employing wild animals as librarians." ——Monty Python
The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. —Albert Einstein
Ducknish splits his time on Wikipedia between patrolling new pages, reverting vandalism, participating in articles for deletion discussions, and cleaning up other odds and ends on the wiki. He is always happy to help new users navigate the confusing roads of Wikipedia.
"It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well." —Rene Descartes
Hello, everyone. My name is Sjones23 and I am an undergraduate student at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York with a passion of music. I have been an editor since 2006 and made 12 good articles and 11 featured articles, in addition to creating 25 articles or so. In addition to music, I am also interestd in editing video games, films, sports and anime. Wikipedia can be very complicated, so if you want to ask me anything about Wikipedia, I would be more than happy to help out and give some advice.
Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. —Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Hi, I'm Mz7. I like working "behind-the-scenes" on Wikipedia, helping out in areas like the deletion process, counter-vandalism, and page curation. Sometimes, I'll create new articles and help out at the Articles for Creation project. It feels great to be contributing to such a vast expanse of knowledge, and it feels better to know that there is such a lively community of volunteer editors behind it.
"If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?" —Albert Einstein
I've been contributing a few edits a month to Wikipedia since 2005. I usually just correct a typo or edit for style, but occasionally I'll dig in and do something more substantial.
"Long experience has taught me this about the status of mankind with regard to matters requiring thought: the less people know and understand about them, the more positively they attempt to argue concerning them, while on the other hand to know and understand a multitude of things renders men cautious in passing judgment upon anything new." —-Galileo Galilei (in The Assayer)
Hi, I'm Rutebega. I came here for a slightly more relaxing and gratifying role on Wikipedia, but I also happen to enjoy a nice cuppa now and again. I try to keep my contributions to Wikipedia varied, but I can often be found at ANI. If you want to know more about me, you can check out my user page.
It isn't very popular in technical circles to say a lot of mushy stuff about love, but frankly it's a very very important part of what holds our project together. —Jimbo Wales
I have been an editor for four years and I have over 10 featured articles to my name. I mainly concentrate on articles to do with the British theatrical scene, more specifically the music hall era. I enjoy helping new editors, and I am willing to pass on what I have learnt to others. Please feel free to email me with any questions.
I've been an editor since 2006, and am one of the 'pedia's least-active administrators. I edit eclectically but these days local history, historic buildings and science/medicine biographies are my usual haunts. I can help out with sourcing, establishing notability and deletion policies; I know the ropes at Did You Know and can help with building portals.
To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower —William Blake
I enjoy furthering the project (Wikipedia), and can answer any questions that involve content, how to get around, how to edit, or why something is the way it is! I also have a pretty good understanding of Spanish, so feel free to ask me things in Spanish if you need to. También yo hablo Español, y si se necesita preguntarme en español, Ud. puede!
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." —Marianne Williamson
My name is FrigidNinja. I've only been editing for a few months, but I have experience reverting vandalism and patrolling new pages. I'm planning to begin work with articles for creation soon. I also have experience answering questions on the help desk, and enjoy helping out new contributors whenever I can
I have had a great deal of past experience with Wikipedia formatting. I am proficient in the Manual of Style and am aware of all the expectations and skill requirements of being a host of the Teahouse.
"Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there." —Will Rogers
Abigail has been a lurker of Wikipedia from 2008 to 2011. She started replying to the Feedback Dashboard in late 2011; when she saw what Huggle was she requested Rollback rights so she can battle vandalism using it, and is still doing it today. She can be seen on Huggle and the Dashboard between school, life, and her Xbox. She wants to pursue a career in the Computer Science or Computer Security fields when she goes off to college.
High School Student, video game addict, Wikipedia addict. Schools, Wikipedia IS reliable!
Hello! I'm MJ94, an editor here on Wikipedia. When I'm not gnoming around, you may find me working at ACC or helping out users in some capacity. I love interacting with other editors and I'm happy to assist you in any way I can. Now, may I interest you in a cup of tea?
It's kind of fun to do the impossible. —Walt Disney
At present, mostly what I do at English Wikipedia is reading Wikipedia related stuff. Hence I can give answers to most questions without difficulty. I was a new editor feedback responder but after it was undeployed, I have been answering questions here at the Teahouse and the Help desk. I enjoy helping out other users.
Imagine a world in which every single person on the planet is given free access to the sum of all human knowledge. That's what we're doing. —Jimmy Wales
I am a Veteran Editor on Wikipedia, quite involved in patrolling recent changes and antivandalism work. I am a member of WP:WC, WP:KC and WP:DF and plan to become involved in WP:ADOPT. I report vandals and unacceptable user names. Sometimes I help with sockpuppet investigations. My interests are diverse concerning articles and I try to create or improve them.
If slaughter houses had glass walls, everyone would be vegetarian. —Linda McCartney
Just an another Wikipedia editor! I'm recent changes, random pages, new pages patroller and pending changes reviewer. I work at AfC and sometimes at AfD. By the time I have placed a Wikibreak template on my user talk page, I'm more active than ever.
Something changes, something never change. —- The Matrix
I like to edit local history, biographies of historic people, and odd things like blue-green algae and various edible seaweeds. I'm an administrator at Wikimedia Commons.
Everything is perfect... here let me fix that one thing! —with apologies to Shunryu Suzuki-roshi
Go Phightins! is a fairly active user on Wikipedia who has contributed to almost 10 good articles and 6 did you know articles, which are featured on the main page. He is active in the adopt-a-user program and is always willing to lend a hand to those in need. If you would prefer to use a real name, feel free to address Go Phightins! as Ben. And by the way, if you want helpful help, don't diss the Phillies !
I edit casually, largely on the television pages, but also here and there as it strikes my fancy. I'm a good one to ask if you need help with grammar, punctuation, capitalization and general copy-editing in American English. I'm also a good resource for education-related topics, colleges and universities, and similar content.
"Those who teach must never cease to learn." —John Cotton Dana
I'm Enock, on Wikipedia I create new articles, categorize articles, fix syntax, rollback vandalism, patrol and welcome new users. I also use a lot of tools on Wikipedia in my browser to make editing more fun. Ask questions :-).
Pursue excellence, and success will follow, pants down! —3 Idiots
I like working on graphical/user interface-related tasks. I'm a big fan of the VisualEditor, copy-editing (grammar, spelling, etc.), and writing new articles.
“The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don’t always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don’t always spoil the good things and make them unimportant." —The Doctor
I've been active on Wikipedia since 2009, and I tend to do a bit of everything on Wikipedia - writing, proof-reading and helping around. I may disappear off the radar for periods as I drown in school work, but I'll be back editing furiously during school breaks!
Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much —Oscar Wilde
I have participated in such diverse activities as vandal fighting, new page patrolling and the odd new article. I am more than happy to help out, or to direct you to someone who can help if I cannot.
The Road goes ever on and on,
down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone
and I must follow, if I can. —J.R.R Tolkien
I'm a retired astrophysicist / software engineer, and also a grandmother of four. I repair references on Wikipedia (help welcomed) and try to write and improve articles on women in science.
Because the cosmos is also within us. We're made of star-stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself. —Carl Sagan
Allen joined Wikipedia since September 2013 then invited to Teahouse host at July 2014.
"They invite me to Teahouse, suddenly I'm good such editing on Wikipedia for editing or reverting/rollbacking edits! Also Teahouse is good for invitation without hesitation!" —Allen
I am an "old and crusty" editor who's busy (and an admin) on fi.wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. I do pop by on en.wikipedia every now and then. I am most knowledgeable of "experienced editor esotherics" and copyright issues.
It's easier to put on slippers than to carpet the whole world. —Al Franken
I mostly write and expand articles on Pennsylvania streams, but I do maintenance work as well, mostly categorization and UAA and CSD tagging. I have been around since August 2012.
Steven Zhang has been on the English Wikipedia since 2008, and is experienced in dispute resolution processes as well as the adoption of newer users.
I'm from Australia, and am pretty active in dispute resolution and helping new users learn the ropes. It can be tough, but persist, ask lots of questions and you will do fine. :-)
I concentrate on trying to make difficult to understand things easy for people not familiar with the subject. I am heavily involved with the recent changes patrol, helping people write (and reference) new articles, and mostly be there to support my fellow editors.
"I believe in coincidences. Coincidences happen every day. But I don't trust coincidences." —Elim Garak
Hello, my name is Zell Faze. I've been an editor for a bit over six years. I can help out with problematic editors and understanding policies. I can also provide materials for outreach so you can get your friends editing as well. If there is anything I can't help with, I probably know someone who can.
I like to welcome new editors, review new articles and add enough resources so that the new article meets acceptable guidelines, I also like to create new articles, get involved with Afd (to argue good faith or perform another action that would salvage a potentially good article. I am really good at finding references for people who get stuck and have trouble finding sources to back up the articles that they have created. I have had the experience of being 'bitten' and want to make sure that it doesn't happen to those editors that are doing their best and acting in good faith.
"It is better to ask for forgiveness than permission."
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