[edit] Wiki stuff
I started on Wiki in January 2006 helping out on the beer articles [1]. Gradually as I spent more time here I became more and more aware of the Wiki structure that both enables editors to do their work, and curiously interferes with the editing process. Now I come onto Wiki to do a little editing, or to check something, and I find myself sucked into the black hole of Wikiness. Time flies. I forget why I logged on in the first place. The Wiki structure is vast and complex and people work in various areas. It's easy to get lost and confused. However, at the heart of all this is honest communication and debate. I am always ready to chat over a nice cup of tea. Let's talk.
[edit] My Wiki-editing style
My Wiki-editing approach is that Wiki is like a house being built by the community, and I'm putting my brick in the wall as I pass on by. I don't own any article - I don't watch any article. I do my bit while I am interested in the article then pass on by and assume that other people will do their bit. I may sometimes return to an article, but that will generally be in the normal course of looking at a topic I have an interest in, rather than checking up to see if my bit is still there. I am not a vandal watcher - I see myself primarily as an editor and as someone who likes to help the community. I will take part in discussions and writing guidelines and in helping out other editors who are having problems or disputes. I am happy to note that the vast bulk of my editing (both mainspace and in guidelines) is approved by the community, though there are times when I am not in step with consensus. I understand this, and have no problem with people pointing out something that they feel might have been done in error or against consensus.
[edit] Being quick and bold
I can be a quick, bold and big editor. Most of the time this works well. But sometimes I'll make a big edit to a page where the custom, for whatever reason, has been to move slowly and people need time to consider change. This may be a mistake on my part, and I welcome discussion to look at the best way forward. However, I am usually uncomfortable with a considered edit of mine being quickly reverted. I may revert back as discussions tend to progress more quickly when the edit under question is live because more editors can see the edit and come forward. If, however, my edit was totally wrong, I am quite happy for it to be corrected.
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[edit] Barnstars and awards
I enjoy giving and receiving awards. The support and praise of fellow Wikipedians is important. Give someone an award today!
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I,
GraemeL, hereby award you
The Exceptional Newcomer Award for your work on beer related articles. Hic! 18:40, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
(KC)
For Good Works on Beer Cats
Presented by
Syrthiss
Cheshire cat carving in St Nicolas Church, Cranleigh
The admins' T-shirt.
Acalamari 23:28, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
SilkTork is a name I first used when I joined Audiogalaxy [2]back in the 1990s. That was my first real experience of an internet community, and I loved it. Those who were active on the AG forums in the late 1990s will remember that community with great fondness. It all exploded and fragmented later when Napster closed and AG ended up dealing with over 30 million users.
Who I am:
I’m Steve Pereira. I live in Rochester, Kent, UK. with my French wife Christelle. We had a baby daughter in March 2009, which we named Phocea Salome Rhona Pereira.
I'm a reluctant scooper[3] and part-time beer writer[4] - I have recently started a column on brewing for CAMRA's What's Brewing magazine. I am a qualified teacher but gave up teaching a few years ago - I now work for Medway Council, mainly within Social Care. I have taken up running as a hobby and completed the Paris Marathon, the Beachy Head Marathon and Prague International Marathon in just over 6 hours - and last year I did the Amsterdam Marathon in 5 hours 46 minutes![5] My last marathon was the Hastings 100 Anniversary in December 2008 - it was tough, it was cold, and my knee gave out on me. I may not do another marathon. I have five children from three marriages and I have seven grandchildren. My son, Piers, is an actor, scriptwriter and director of some talent who is starting to get some attention[6], while my youngest daughter, Zelie, has just graduated in stage management from RADA, and is kept busy in varied productions across the country; she has just been involved in the opera, Skellig at The Sage Gateshead.
I have had a varied career in which I have been dustman, welder, shop manager, wine salesman, businessman, publisher, gardener, teacher, kitchen designer, examiner, reviewer, writer, warehouseman, editor of poetry magazines and editor of an international travel magazine. Chrissie and I have three cats who rule our lives. My interests are varied and constantly changing, but include: films, especially those of Tarkovsky, David Lean, Kubrick and Kurosawa; popular music from the 1950s onwards; literature of all times and countries; playing chess badly; human rights; the history of roads and places; and researching and reading up on whatever grabs my attention this month!
For a while I felt disappointed that my life was not a glittering success, but I have come to terms with that and am now at peace with myself. Usually.
This is me at Weeley Festival in 1971. I'm the one standing on the left.
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The Minor Barnstar |
| For showing me how to add reference boxes RobHoitt 15:42, 13 August 2007 (UTC) |
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The Original Barnstar |
| I present this barnstar to you in recognition of your work in cleaning up I Am Legend. CyberGhostface (talk) 23:20, 26 December 2007 (UTC) |
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The Barnstar of Peace |
| Awarded to SilkTork for patience, perseverance and focus in helping bring the Karyn Kupcinet article into shape. May you never be haunted by the name James Ellroy. Thanks so much!! Wildhartlivie (talk) 07:21, 7 January 2008 (UTC) |
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Zen Garden Award for Infinite Patience |
| I present this Zen Award to SilkTork for somehow finding sanity in an insane situation and for being incredibly understanding even when I couldn't see the forest for the trees. Thanks so much for your help. Pinkadelica (talk) 12:33, 7 January 2008 (UTC) |
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The Outlaw Halo Award |
| Since there is apparently no "barnstar of uncommon impartiality", I present you this Outlaw Halo instead. It beats the Special Barnstar any day. Thanks for setting such a good example for others. Zahnrad (talk) 00:49, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
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All Around Amazing Barnstar |
| For your hard work in protecting Alan Cabal and freedom of speech Smith Jones (talk) 20:33, 26 June 2008 (UTC) |
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The Anti-Flame Barnstar |
| Despite my disappointment with the outcome, you handled the "Is the EU a country" (List of GDP by country) debate in a mature and calm manner. Therefore you deserve this award. THE FOUNDERS INTENT PRAISE 12:01, 8 July 2008 (UTC) |
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Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar |
| I appreciated your encouragement and efforts on my behalf in a minor but contentious dispute in June 2008 with User: Rollosmokes. This user has been indefinitely blocked and, as of this week, has vowed to leave Wikipedia. This is sad to see, but your assurances that common sense, civility, and consensus eventually prevail have been uplifting. Cheers, Nick Lantana11 (talk) 21:25, 22 July 2008 (UTC) |
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The Barnstar of Good Humor |
| For the hilarous rfa message from you! Bring out the weather girls! Andy (talk) 18:04, 2 December 2008 (UTC) |
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The Barnstar of Peace |
| For the amazing amount of work you put into developing the foundations of a passionately debated article that meets community standards. And for showing an amazing amount of patience, professionalism and courtesy to all sides of the discussions SiIIyLiIIyPiIIy (talk) 08:00, 21 May 2009 (UTC) |
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On 27 March, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Evergreen (film), which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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On 8 April, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dovedale, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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On 29 August, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Philippine beer, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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On September 1, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Disley Tunnel, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
