User:Hlj/stars

These are awards I have gratefully received over the years. Hal Jespersen (talk) 23:43, 2 May 2008 (UTC)


 * Well deserved. Lots of ways of leading. Many of us have long regarded you as the best kind of leader, one who constantly makes exemplary and strident edits in the name of quality pagespace, while maintaining an humble and enigmatic presence. Your work is enduring. That's the finest content-related compliment I can offer a Wikipedian. You are a pleasant editor to work around, even when we disagree. That's the highest process-related compliment I can offer a Wikipedian. BusterD (talk) 16:33, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, Hal!
For all you have contributed over the years, frankly no one deserves this Wiki award more than you. It was your inspiration and early encouragement that got me deeply involved for a couple of years as a Wiki ACW editor, and, although I am not nearly as active any more because of work and my own professional writing career, I still frequently follow your newer work. And, your maps are simply outstanding and a major contribution to Wikipedia!