I am Michael James Lowrey, called "Orange Mike" because I like the color a lot and tend to wear at least a bit of it on most days which are not Saint Patrick's Day.
I am a Wikipedia administrator, with a tendency to spend a fair amount of time on new-page patrol and general clean-up. I am considered to be toward the "deletionist" end of the inclusionist-deletionist spectrum, because I believe that many articles here (including not only new ones but many existing ones) are violations of our standards: how-to guides and game manuals, fan trivia, in-universe fiction summaries, obscure porn actor biographies, politician self-aggrandisement, memorials, original essays masquerading as scholarship, etc. When I say I am a bit of a deletionist, I mean that I hold articles here to higher standards of notability, verifiability, etc. than some other editors. (And yes, our servers are overloaded, and the problem's not getting any better.) I'd rather see fewer articles, better researched and better written. I am really glad to help other editors in any way I can, though; and please don't hesitate to contact me.
This user opposes George W. Bush and supports his prosecution.
This user believes the world is a happier, safer and saner place because of religion.
My Barnstars
The Editor's Barnstar
I noticed that your edits were impressive and so I've decided to award you this Editor's Barnstar! Wikidudeman(talk) 06:00, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
For detecting IP sockpuppetry.--U.S.A.U.S.A.U.S.A. 07:02, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor
Does this mean that I should abandon the article I'm writing about the hot dogs at the stand down the street? They have a sign that says they're world famous! Ioeth(talk contribs friendly) 21:08, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
For covering the back of another admin. Bearian (talk) 15:18, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
The WikiProject Wisconsin Barnstar
For all of your work developing articles about Wisconsin and defending them from vandalism, I hereby award you the WikiProject Wisconsin Barnstar. Wear it with pride! Royalbroil 19:28, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
The Orange Barnstar
For your positive wording in here and in so many--omtay38
The Original Barnstar
For almost being as fast at deleting as I am at taggin! mboverload@ 03:50, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
You have been incredible neutral ,patient yet firm. Wikipedia runs only because of Wikipedians like you. Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 23:18, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
for being so "on the ball" Jac16888 (talk) 04:04, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For protecting my user page from vandalism. Bearian (talk) 19:58, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
I award this Anti-Vandalism Barnstar for your speedy efforts in protecting my page. Thanks! Blaze42 (talk) 13:43, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
All hail Perfect Tutnum of the Encyclopedia. Thank you for your candid advice when in troubling situation and your long standing history of great contribs! You are a founding pillar within the community!
Your Opinion is More Important than You Think Barnstar
User:Orangemike has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian,
and therefore, I've officially declared today as Orangemike's day!
For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian,
enjoy being the Star of the day, dear Orangemike!
Peace, Rlevse 01:35, 7 February 2010 (UTC)
A record of your Day will always be kept here.
For a userbox you can add to your userbox page, see User:Rlevse/Today/Happy Me Day! and my own userpage for a sample of how to use it. — Rlevse • Talk • 01:35, 7 February 2010 (UTC)
I agree that an AfD would have been a forgone conclusion; see Albanian pederasty. Pcapping 12:40, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
Barnstar for being sensible
The Original Barnstar
You sir, are a patriot for being sensible and not allowing your liberal political views conflict with Wikipedia's goals and interests when dealing with User:Keegscee. PCHS-NJROTC(Messages) 19:44, 16 March 2010 (UTC)
Guidance Barnstar
The Guidance Barnstar
For your invaluable assistance and guidance on my first Wikipedia page Harmonia1 (talk) 19:09, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
Barnstar
The Original Barnstar
Many thanks for your work with Wisconsin related articles-RFD (talk) 23:05, 22 May 2010 (UTC)
The Admin's Barnstar
The Admin's Barnstar
For swiftly blocking spam/promotional accounts I reported at UAA, it is appreciated :) Acather96 (talk) 15:31, 9 June 2010 (UTC)