User:Vanished user 392817/Adoption/Matthew Desjardins

Hello and welcome to Wikipedia. Here I hope that you will learn the fundamentals of editing and become a great contributor to the site. There is always something new to write about, an edit to make, and knowledge to be gained! So without further adieu, here is your very own adoption page! I recommend that you 'watch' this page by clicking the box which says 'watch' at the top. Also please bookmark this page.

A few things to remember when using Wikipedia:
 * 1) - Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia and any contributions which are constructive are very helpful to the structure of the encyclopedia.
 * 2) - You, like the rest of the Users on Wikipedia, have unique opinions and may express them on talk pages but not articles.
 * 3) - There is always someone who can help you with any problems you have. So feel free to ask. I am one of those users.
 * 4) - Mistakes happen, and there is a big difference between articles made in good faith and vandalism. So it is crucial to remember the difference between them and the actions taken to fix them.
 * 5) - Do not be intimidated by any users: be bold in your editing!

That is my version of the Five Pillars of Wikipedia which govern what you can and cannot do on Wikipedia. Of course mine aren't as elaborate, nor the same in every way, but they are much more user friendly :)!. I still recommend that you skim over the five pillars for a better understanding. With that all said and done, I present you with The TEST!!!!!

The TEST!!!!!
This is a basic test where you answer questions about yourself so that I may configure a more enjoyable learning environment for you. No sweat. Answer under the '' #- blah blah blah? '' If you need help just ask. '''You do not have to answer any question if you feel uncomfortable answering it. None of these questions affect your standing in the program, and do not govern whether or not you get into the program since anybody interested is automatically accepted without hesitation.''' This is not an application, it helps me decide what articles you can contribute to the best(but feel free to edit as many areas as you wish!). Also I expect worry about question 11. I ask this so that I may stray away from any articles you may feel uncomfortable reading. You do not need to answer it to get into my program.
 * 1) What do you think about Wikipedia so far?
 * In my experience as using it as a resource for research, I think it is one of the better free encyclopedias available, so long as you take into account whether or not the information is cited from a decent source. From an editor's point-of-view, it seems to be a great idea, and implemented excellently when looking at the willingness of the volunteer community to keep Wikipedia up to its own standards, so that things such as vandalism are less of a problem for viewers.


 * 1) What are your favorite subjects?
 * My favorite subjects over-all (including outside of Wikipedia? If I'm reading the question correctly?) are space, science, math, and others in similar categories, as well as puzzles (I've got this weird obsession/addiction with Rubik's Cubes...), and music (rock, specifically, but I like a much wider range, too).


 * 1) Out of the list above, which are you most experienced in?
 * I have never actually had formal training in maths or sciences (still in high school, so any training that I do have are high school level classes). My interest in space, though, seems to be my most experienced area (although puzzles and music are close).


 * 1) Do you speak any other languages?
 * Not fluently, but a kind of fragmented French.


 * 1) If yes, can you easily translate from that language to English?
 * Nowhere close to "easily translate", so no.


 * 1) And back?
 * And no.


 * 1) Do you travel often?
 * I haven't left the US, the Eastern time zone, nor the East coast, if that's any indication. But we do travel to Massachusetts and Washington DC from time to time.


 * 1) Have you ever left your home country?
 * No.


 * 1) What is your Education Level?
 * Still in high school.


 * 1) Do you have or are working on any degrees?
 * No


 * 1) Do you read often?
 * Yes! (though less now than before, due to increased work loads). From Tolkien to CS Lewis to Dickens.


 * 1) Does the term "I think, therefore I am" interest you?
 * Philosophically, I wouldn't be interested in discussing it extensively; but it does point out a rather interesting idea that I often contemplate. (Yes and no, then?)


 * 1) Is religion an important factor in your life?
 * In my life, yes, it is an important factor (Roman Catholic), but I would not be offended by reading any particular article, even if it contradicts personal beliefs (so no worries about what to assign me).


 * 1) Do you have opinions which you would fight vigorously for?
 * I do have opinions, but I tend to not "fight vigorously" for it first-hand (mainly because I'm just not that type of person). If there is something that I feel strongly enough about, I can find someone else who agrees and /is/ capable of defending the idea.  The most probable opinions I would do this for might be something like abortion, or for something else that I fundamentally disagree with (such as a political platform or proposal).


 * 1) Do you think that culture is an important characteristic in humanity?
 * It is certainly important in defining who humanity is.


 * 1) Do you like the ideal of free knowledge?
 * I'm a bit unfamiliar with that term, but I'm assuming that it has to do with one of the ideals of Wikipedia? Having information available for everyone?  If so, then yes, I do.


 * 1) How much time will you be able to give to this program?
 * I should be able to give most weekday evenings (or even afternoons), and some weekend times (but that would be more sporadic).

^^I think I messed up the numbering in there

Minor Tasks
Since I expect that you will be wanting to go forward in the program, here are a few optional tasks you can accomplish.