Wikipedia:Editor review/ImperatorExercitus (2)

ImperatorExercitus
Well...it's been quite some while before I was here...half a year, I think. Anyways, down to business: I have been here for 9-10 months, 10k edits, 16 DYKs (including noms and created), and 8 GAs (6 if you count the two reassessed ones). I've also bombed a Requests_for_adminship/ImperatorExercitus. The primary I crashed an burned at that RfA was my CSD mistakes, which I believe that I have absolved (see my recent deleted contributions). I've regulated my use of G1.  I 'mperator 12:58, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

 Reviews 


 * I had a review written out, full of compliments, diffs, specific points, and even a couple witty comments to boot, but a little incident with an IP and a certain number of edits created an edit conflict. I'm not up for writing it all over again, and I've since closed the diff-tabs, but I will say this: your work in lots of varied places; DYK, AfD, CSD, assorted WikiProjects, etc. You've got tons of minor article fixes, and even more maintenance work behind the scenes, which is good to see. My suggestion would be to try your hand with files or the backlog. Try reading up on the CSD guidelines for files and helping out. If that's not your thing, try rummaging around in the basement and finding something to do; there's plenty, don't worry. :) Nice work, and keep it up. Lәo(βǃʘʘɱ) 02:25, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Heh, thanks (for the review and the compliments). Even though they aren't many, I do have a few images, primarily consisting of fungi articles and a few others (I'll dig 'em up later :)). Cheers,  I 'mperator 13:12, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

 Questions


 * 1) What are your primary contributions to Wikipedia? Are there any about which you are particularly pleased? Why?
 * Well...I'm mostly an "article" sorta guy, though I do hand around the project space. I primarily write about South Park and Simpsons articles, though I sometimes write Fungi and ship articles for DYK (see above). This is just an example of how much I can work on an article if I feel like it :P. Now, in terms of Wikipedia space, I do some concentrated work in WP:AFC/R, WP:UAA, and WP:AFD. At AFD, I help both close and vote in them.  I also frequently patrol recent changes, though I must admit that I wasn't as active as I once was.
 * 1) Have you been in any conflicts over editing in the past or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
 * Seeing as I didn't really have a conflict from my last RfA, I'll just Copy+Paste it here:
 * Seeing as I didn't really have a conflict from my last RfA, I'll just Copy+Paste it here:

First, my biggest conflict was with Calton at UAA over a user who had created spam pages (which were quickly deleted without tags on his/her talk page). Consequently, as far as I could make out, the user had done nothing wrong; consequently, I marked the reports as "Non blatant". In fact, I had even checked contributions, which reflected nothing. As a result of my misreplies, I was quickly "put down" and spent a few weeks reviewing all the policies again that related to WP:UAA. To this day, I have always requested a list of deleted contribs, in any, from an admin. Should the community decided me worthy of attaining these tools, I will be able to avoid such conflicts in the future.

(A link can be found here.) There was a notable incident with another well-intentioned editor, whom I accidently reverted with Huggle (and giving him a warning). Although I reverted my revert and removed the warning, I was accused of "going in like a bull in a china shop." However, I calmly conversed with the user, and, sure enough, WP:AGF paid off. We finally ended with a cup of tea and apologies on both sides.
 * 1) Ignoring Q1, what makes having Wikipedia as a hobby most enjoyable. Why?
 * Hah! That's an interesting question. First off, I just happen to find myself strangely addicted to Wikipedia. You'd think I be preparing for college (going there next year!), or relaxing by watching something at the movie. But once I start, I just keep on going, unable to pull myself from the computer :P. Second, I feel the impulse to basically return everything that I've taken from this site. Through my years, I've always listed wikipedia as a resource, whether it be writing lab reports regarding Faraday's law, or simply an essay for English class. Finally, (this is mainly an addendum to the first part of the answer), I'm intrigued about this very project's purpose. A massive encylcopedia, encompassing every single topic? Wow. It's gonna need some help. And so I created an article that I knew about that wasn't here, then an expansion to a stub, and so on, until I grew into a full-fledged editor. Hope this answers your question :)
 * Hah! That's an interesting question. First off, I just happen to find myself strangely addicted to Wikipedia. You'd think I be preparing for college (going there next year!), or relaxing by watching something at the movie. But once I start, I just keep on going, unable to pull myself from the computer :P. Second, I feel the impulse to basically return everything that I've taken from this site. Through my years, I've always listed wikipedia as a resource, whether it be writing lab reports regarding Faraday's law, or simply an essay for English class. Finally, (this is mainly an addendum to the first part of the answer), I'm intrigued about this very project's purpose. A massive encylcopedia, encompassing every single topic? Wow. It's gonna need some help. And so I created an article that I knew about that wasn't here, then an expansion to a stub, and so on, until I grew into a full-fledged editor. Hope this answers your question :)