Hello and welcome to my user page.
I have been a member of Wikipedia since November 30, 2007 (though the records say December 1 because of time zone differences). I am an administrator here on Wikipedia, which basically means that I have few extra buttons to push if I need to. It also means that if you need help with something, I can probably provide assistance; so please ask!
Interests and favorite areas of Wikipedia
I am very interested in all forms of computer programming and I often use Wikipedia to find the definition of unfamiliar words and terms. In addition, I commonly visit pages relating to video games, astronomy, and science in general.
When I'm not editing or participating in other areas of Wikipedia, I enjoy reading articles on topics that are not available in other encyclopedias, such as Star Wars and Star Trek. Although much of my time here is spent on relatively few groups of pages, sometimes I like to just pick a random interesting link, go on to that article, read it, and repeat the process.
Other Wikimedia Foundation wikis that I frequent include Commons, Meta, and occasionally, the Spanish Wikipedia.
About Me
I was born and live in New York, United States. My interests include reading, computer and web programming and... well, I guess that's about all the useful things I do.
In my spare time, I enjoy watching TV, playing video games (favorite game: Warhawk.), and playing football. (even though I'm not very good at it.) I also enjoy eating pizza, lasagna, ziti, (basically anything Italian), and most junk food.
As to where I came up with my username: long, boring story...
Things that make me laugh
This page and the people who wanted to keep it. Also, the 4th and 10th comments on whether to delete it or not.
For all the edits you have contributed to improving video game related articles. Silver Edge (talk) 17:28, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor
For your :Things That Make Me laugh" section. THE KC (talk) 23:44, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For all your work protecting Wikipedia from the vandals. You keep beating me to the punch! Keep up the good work! Tiddly-Tom 19:23, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor
Aprils fools day was a blast. Loads of users lightened up to have good old fashion fun. I want to thank you for taking part in editing this page in particular and even though I may not know you, embrace the same talk pages, or even edit with you in the near future, I'd like to award you this Barnstar for making Wikipedia a fun environment in which to contribute. Until next year. :) SynergeticMaggot (talk) 13:22, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
For your anti vandalism work Phoenix-wiki 21:14, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
Thanks for your help fighting vandals on Tiger Droppings and for the work you've been doing all day to remove and warn vandals. GaryColemanFan (talk) 19:34, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
The da Vinci Barnstar
For always figuring out complicated wiki-code stuff that I can't... Rock on! xenocidic (talk) 20:06, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For today's awesome vandal fighting work, I hereby give you this barnstar. Keep it up, dude! --SharkfaceT/C 23:00, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For vandal fighting on difficult nights. Keep up the good work!Prashanthns (talk) 06:32, 15 April 2008 (UTC)
The Working Man's Barnstar
For general diligence...everywhere I look, there you are. Thanks! Isaacsf (talk) 00:36, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
I, Persian Poet Gal, hereby award Thingg the Defender of the Wiki Barnstar putting countless vandals out of commission by reporting them to WP:AIV! ¤~Persian Poet Gal(talk) 19:58, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
The amount of vandalism you revert is immense. Rarely do I face such competition from a non-Bot vandal fighter! Keep up the sterling work! ;-) Lradrama 17:01, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
I was looking through WP:AIV and I constantly saw your username and all the reports that you have made. I myself and other Wikipedia users are very grateful for your contributions. I, StaffwaterboyTalkGuestbook hereby award you this barnstar.
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
I award this barnstar to you, Thingg, for all of the fine work you have done combating vandalism on Wikipedia. When you're on a roll, I can't block vandals fast enough to keep up with your reports. Keep up the good work! Toddst1 (talk) 00:13, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
The Barnstar of Diligence is hereby awarded in recognition of extraordinary scrutiny, precision, and community service, especially in regard to dealing with vandalism.
You've beaten me dozens of times in the last hour! Wow! Keep that rate up, seriously! Tuvok[T@lk/Improve] 19:06, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
I hereby award you this barnstar for your amazing vandal-reverting skills. I'm impressed, and you're one out of the best vandal-fighters I've ever seen! -- SchfiftyThree 18:54, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
You're too often reverting vandalism quicker than me, I don't like it! Congratulations :P Regards, CycloneNimrodtalk?contribs? 22:57, 1 June 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor
For the good use of humor on my recent barnstar that you gave me, I hereby award you this barnstar! Razorflame 21:18, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
For your speedy and friendly assistance. Your work is deeply appreciated. Ecoleetage (talk) 23:54, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
The Xbox Barnstar
For your great effort and design of related WikiProject Xbox logos. Great Work! --DJS24 01:02, 24 July 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
You are currently beating me to every other revert. Great job. SpencerT♦C 18:57, 29 July 2008 (UTC) Can you leave some for me too? ;)
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Sorry
Hello, i know i was supposed to contact you on your talk page but i couldn't find it, anyway i'm very very very very sorry for my unsourced edits and i mean it this, i won'\t do it again and i will look at the edit summaries and talk pages discussions anymore, also ,just as a question of curiosity, how can you block me from editing, is it because you are an administrator?, and if thats the reason, then tell me how you become one. Please tell ChimpanzeeUK and osarthe cat that i am sorry but i request that they take away the sentence that states that the 60GB PAL ps3 was discontiued effectively and instead just say that it was discontinued. thank you, once again very sorry!--John-joe123 (talk) 17:46, 15 October 2008 (UTC)