User:MJGW66

This page is for User MJGW66, recreating a previous Wikipedia account that is unrecoverable due to changing email servers and not updating the information here.

MJGW66 has been active on Wikipedia since 2000, when as a college lecturer they noticed a number of poorly written and almost identical papers in several classes. They quickly identified the source as Wikipedia. At this time, the information was far less supported and researched. MJGW66 maintained an interest in the site, occasionally adding corrections or contextual information to improve articles. However, for the most part, they are content to be a reader and supporter of the site.

MJGW66 does not make edits unless they know the information is correct from direct sources or reliable indirect sources. When possible to provide sources, they are provided. If the edit is made with the intention of tracking the links later that session or within a day and that edit is challenged, the challenge can stand until the sources are on hand. Generally that is not the case, but for a minor edit such a delay may occur. If the source turns out to be from the subject in a social media forum, Wikipedia standards are reviewed before the material is added, or if it has been added it will be removed.

MJGW66 sees Wikipedia as a community of people who care about correct transmission of information, not a series of little fiefdoms "owned" by certain contributors. Comments made regarding changing text or changing text back avoids language that implies ill-intent from the editor they are correcting or disagree with. Words matter. Civility matters.

Over the years, MJGW66 has a handful of times taken on the project of revamping a page with out of date, incorrect, out of context, or changed information. This is a large undertaking and it is not done lightly. It is done after intense research and vetting of information, and in the case of a page that is for a business entity or public person, it done with their knowledge of the project. MJGW66 does not contribute to Wikipedia at the behest of or in the employ of any person or entity, but they do believe in manners and will inform the subject of a page that requires organization or updating that they are undertaking the task. If asked not to, generally because in the case of a corporate entity they have a dedicated resource to manage their page, then that request is always honored.

MJGW66 is always open to conversation with other contributors to explain a change or for general conversation, as open communication is required to ensure crowd-sourced data are correct and usable by the people who use these sites for reference and education.