Hello, I'm David. Although I created this account in July 2008, I've been familiar with Wikipedia since October 2006. I've been visiting for several years, but it was nearly April 2011 that I started contributing seriously.
I've participated with anything from: looking for sources, cleaning vandalism, articles for deletion discussion, newpages patrol, recent changes patrol, removing old IP warnings and random article patrol. If users have questions, I'll attempt my best to answer them. This user is being considered for deletion, you can voice your opinion(s) at User:GlassCobra/Editor for deletion.
I have started a page here with basic links that should help new users. As noted there, contact me at my talk page if that page hasn't answered your question(s).
My username is a random fusion of Swiss and twister.
Some of the articles I've improved
I've improved several articles even if marginally or not but here are some:
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom - Thomas Jefferson
It is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things - Henry David Thoreau
Wisdom is the supreme part of happiness – Sophocles
Wisdom outweighs any wealth – Sophocles
Memory is the mother of all wisdom – Aeschylus
Turn your wounds to wisdom - Oprah Winfrey
Wisdom begins at the end - Daniel Webster
Fall seven times, stand up eight - Japanese Proverb
The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground - Author Unknown
It's not that I'm so smart, it's that I stay with problems longer. Difficult things take time, impossible things a little longer. Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go - William Feather
We must be the change we want to see - Mahatma Gandhi
Barnstars
The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
I, I Jethrobot, award SwisterTwister the Anti-Vandalism Barnstar because it's no fun hanging out in recent changes late at night unless you know you're going on your anti-vandalism crusade with other awesome people. I, Jethrobotdrop me a line (note: not a bot!) 06:48, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
A Barnstar of Diligence is hereby awarded to SwisterTwister for diligent and tireless contributions to Wikipedia, a keen eye for reverting vandalism, and for generally making this a better place. Evanh2008, Super Genius Who am I?You can talk to me... 05:10, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Your demonstrated kindness has improved the countenance of others and promoted a more friendly environment to collaborate within! My76Strat (talk) 22:27, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
I noticed that you were doing a good job sniping vandals tonight; have a barnstar! Sophus Bie(talk) 05:33, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
Hola SwisterTwister, thank you for all the work you've done responding to feedback via the Feedback Dashboard! Without people like you, this feature would be useless! Cheers, Riley HuntleytalkNo talkback needed; I'll temporarily watch here. 07:03, 25 May 2012 (UTC)
For your thorough (and often unappreciated) efforts at AfD! Thanks so much! —МандичкаYO 😜 07:12, 30 November 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
The Special Barnstar
Thank you for your tireless and thoughtful !votes at AfD, an area that desperately needs more people (like you) participating. Kharkiv07 (T) 01:31, 1 December 2015 (UTC)
dineshyazz
Thanks for your appreciation.I need separate privacy for my page mudichur.
Thank you
( k Dinesh 04:55, 21 February 2016 (UTC) ) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dineshyazz (talk • contribs)
A barnstar for you!
The Minor barnstar
For seeming to always be there to patrol and tag Hypericum articles and many others, as well as your helpful behind-the-scenes minor edits. Cheers! Fritzmann2002 13:27, 2 December 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
The Original Barnstar
Thanks for your review! Rqfa42 (talk) 03:11, 7 December 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
thanks for making Wikipedia better ,great job maybe some day people will actually use this site for studying Alainamakeitreal (talk) 17:01, 9 December 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
The Purple Star
If you are feeling down, it means the world owes you one of these: The Purple Star, for Wikipedians who have been wounded/flamed/harassed or generally annoyed by those who should have known better. It's an imperfect world (and project) - I hope this nice collectible will make you feel a bit better about them today. Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here 07:33, 14 December 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
The Editor's Barnstar
thx so much for your advice i really needed it did not know how to make an article at first thx again 8) United kingdoms my home (talk) 21:40, 15 December 2015 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Thank you :) जैन (talk) 13:22, 16 December 2015 (UTC)
Seasons greetings to you. You nominated the above article for deletion and it was deleted. Although, I participated in the deletion discussion, supporting its deletion. After another look, I think it meet WP:BASIC and per Beacrat suggestion and the reliable sources I found, I will like to re-create the page. I'm glad to let you know. Regards. Wikic¤l¤gyt@lk to M£ 09:16, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
The Working Man's Barnstar
I've noticed that you've reviewed a lot of my articles, which is a pretty thankless task, so I reckon you deserve a barnstar! Thanks for the hard work! Alarichall (talk) 16:17, 17 December 2015 (UTC)
Thank you for the patrolling Prof. Manna (talk) 01:44, 20 December 2015 (UTC)
Make sure to click on both pictures to see them full size SwisterTwister as they will give you a chuckle. May your 2016 be full of joy and special times. MarnetteD|Talk 04:45, 20 December 2015 (UTC)
Thanks a lot for the hard work. Prof. Manna (talk) 09:26, 20 December 2015 (UTC)
Just wanted to recognize your efforts in Page Curation. I never seem to be able to get to one before you so I checked the log and it is almost all you! Happy Squirrel (talk) 20:52, 20 December 2015 (UTC)
This message is intended to celebrate the holiday season, promote WikiCheer and hopefully to make your day just a little bit better, for Wikiclaus encourages us all to consider our options, use due diligence in evaluations, spread smiles, fellowship, and seasonal good cheer by wishing others a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone with whom you had disagreements in the past, a good friend, or just some random person.
Share the good feelings and the happiest of holiday spirits from Wikiclaus !
Each of the last few pages I've created has been reviewed by you, which, I think, goes to show how hard you've been working at NPP. Your efforts are much appreciated; so here's a beer to help you relax afterwards. Vanamonde93 (talk) 07:40, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
Seasons Greetings
Christmas! Christmas, everywhere, on every talk page, I do dispair Seasons being greeted and Wikibreaks told, but still time for a little more editing, for being WP:BOLD! So go on, go forth and enjoy beyond concern Your Wiki will be waiting for when you return.
Thanks for all the hard work you do at AfC! -- samtarwhisper 07:43, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Your work at AfC is appreciated. CatcherStormtalk 12:00, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
Christmas Wishes
Christmas wishesAlways :) (talk) 15:34, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
Holidays
User:Denisarona (talk) is wishing you a MerryChristmas! This greeting (and season) promotes WikiLove and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Happy New Year!
ST, may you continue to make Wikipedia a better place in the New Year. Cheers. Dirtlawyer1 (talk) 05:12, 31 December 2015 (UTC)
Happy New Year 2016!
Did you know ... that back in 1885, Wikipedia editors wrote Good Articles with axes, hammers and chisels?
Thank you for your contributions to this encyclopedia using 21st century technology. I hope you don't get any unneccessary blisters.
– Cullen328Let's discuss it 08:15, 31 December 2015 (UTC)
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia. Quis separabit? 17:53, 31 December 2015 (UTC)
SwisterTwister, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia. Regards, Yamaguchi先生 (talk) 22:50, 31 December 2015 (UTC)
thx for your help i really need it and also thx for your thoughtfulness to help me have a happy holidays and a magical new year :) :) United kingdoms my home (talk) 14:07, 1 January 2016 (UTC)
Just wanted to reach out and thank you for all the efforts you put forth at AfD. While I may not always agree with you, your contribution to helping to keep that backlog down is an asset to the community. Keep it up, and don't let all the negativity that can come along with your efforts get you down! Onel5969TT me 16:51, 8 January 2016 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Thanks for all the AfC work you do. You make this place a better place. Keep it up: the more you do, the less I have to do. Drmies (talk) 04:02, 9 January 2016 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Dear SwissTwister,
How are you? I hope you are well and enjoying your weekend! I added all coverage and relible source on Riabenkova. I would like to get help and her draft profile available! Please let me know!
Thank you! HBX978 (talk) 19:53, 9 January 2016 (UTC)
The New Page Patroller's Barnstar
Well, it isn't really just a new page patroller thing: this barnstar (in this instance) is also for the simple business of regularly participating in deletion discussions (of new pages and not-so-new). Because we both know isn't so simple, and it is good to know that there are others consistently working on these things too. Mostly thanklessly. But not you, not anymore, because I offer my thanks. And a barnstar. Woo hoo!KDS4444Talk 00:38, 11 January 2016 (UTC)
One more thing: Jeezuz, you need to archive this stuff again soon! The page is a mile and a half long!! Just a thought! --KDS4444Talk 00:42, 11 January 2016 (UTC)
Wiae has given you a cookie! Cookies promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a cookie, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. †
Thank you for the barnstar, and especially for all the tagging and clean-up! I see your name all over the place doing helpful things.--Mojo Hand(talk) 02:25, 15 January 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for being so diligent and reviewing my articles! I hope you enjoy them. Best wishes;--Nephiliskos (talk) 14:35, 15 January 2016 (UTC)
You are a tireless contributor and an inspiration Talk toSageGreenRider 02:04, 18 January 2016 (UTC)
Thank you for reviewing the article that I posted, and for the list of great resources. I'm looking forward to reading them! ComicsAndMovies (talk) 05:37, 18 January 2016 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Thanks! Long live La Graham and modern dance. A fellow Texan Feralpearl (talk) 14:29, 18 January 2016 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
I seem to be seeing you everywhere. Thanks for the enormous about of work you are doing with MfD, CSD and areas I probably do not see. S Philbrick(Talk) 13:19, 20 January 2016 (UTC)
Thank you for a heads-up on an AfD last month. sadly, I was busy working the holiday season and then went on a two-week vacation, so I never saw that.
I appreciate your reviewing the pages I made! It's not every editor who will do the background stuff, that so thanks for stepping up to help maintain the quality standards of the encyclopedia. CaseyPenk (talk) 19:56, 22 January 2016 (UTC)
Thank you for the kind reviews. Prof TPMS (talk) 01:58, 25 January 2016 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Hi
Thank's for help me MPoss110 (talk) 09:19, 26 January 2016 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thank you for helping me editing wikipedia! Warren Leywon (talk) 14:11, 30 January 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for helping me with my first wikipedia page!
For your good humor and tireless contribution on page patrolling. Mr RD 19:19, 6 February 2016 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thank you for reviewing pages about many of the small communities and ghost towns of Florida and helping me preserve history. Cassini127 (talk) 01:33, 10 February 2016 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Thank you for your quick reviews - you're a tireless contributor and a true wikinspiration! Cypherquest (talk) 12:08, 1 April 2016 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Sorry if I'm a bit late to the party in awarding you this, but to be honest, I've forgotten that barnstars were a thing. Anyhow, thanks for reviewing plenty of articles that I've created! It's been rather encouraging, I'll give you that. Matthew - (talk · userpage · contributions) 21:51, 26 April 2016 (UTC)
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