Formerly: Nobody Ent
I'd have said Jimbo Wales is a crazy dreamer and the seminal idea behind Wikipedia -- that a bunch of unpaid amateurs can successfully build an Encyclopedia -- is ludicrous. That said, I'm an empiricist, so I've gotta say he was right and I was wrong. Editors who fret about the imperfection and dysfunction of Wikipedia are missing the essential miracle of its existence.
Much angst and conflict on Wikipedia is caused by editors being hasty. I like to think, muse and ponder things before reacting, much like the Ents of Tolkien's mythology. Additionally Ent-like, I go quiet from time to time and am fairly thick-skinned. I have serendipitously settled in at the new WQA because I think it's a good match for an Ent.
Assume good faith.
Achieve consensus.
Remain civil.
Civility essay
Notes on civility
Simple civility principle
My Cabal
User:Alt Content
NE Ent may be a lot of things, but an apologist for admin is not one of them.[1]
— User:Dennis Brown
Who am I?Edit
Why do you want to know?
I prefer to be known by the quality of my contributions.
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The Original Barnstar |
Thanks for all the helpful commentary on the various noticeboards. Pass a Method talk 16:01, 15 December 2012 (UTC) |
Here; Have your cake and eat it too ;) The Magnificent Clean-keeper (talk) 22:10, 17 March 2010 (UTC)
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- Nice cake. Enjoy the rest of St. Paddy's Day. :D Malke2010 23:41, 17 March 2010 (UTC)
- Thank you (plural). Gerardw (talk) 23:47, 17 March 2010 (UTC)
Happy St. Paddy's DayEdit
Happy St. Paddy's Day Gerardw from beautiful downtown Santa Monica
Happy St. Pat's Day, :D Gerardw.Malke2010 23:40, 17 March 2010 (UTC)
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The Socratic Barnstar |
To Gerardw, for articulate arguments. Axl ¤ [Talk] 08:41, 13 May 2011 (UTC) |
Barnstar (hope I chose the right one - it's my first time)Edit
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The Barnstar of Diplomacy |
For taking the time and effort to help resolve a particularly sticky 3RR/WQA situation, even though you didn't have to :) -- Jake Fuersturm (talk) 01:14, 1 June 2011 (UTC) |
Thanks for your editorial assistance
.-- TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 20:15, 22 August 2011 (UTC)
Thank you for your helpEdit
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The Good Friend Award |
I would like to take this opportunity to show my appreciation for Gerardw by issuing this award for helping with a resent WQA case that I was subject to. Some comments/advice that you gave have been really helpful, and you've inspired me to do what I can for other Wikipedians by being there and showing that no matter if we're new or old to Wikipedia, that we are all equal. Wesley Mouse (talk) 19:51, 15 September 2011 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!Edit
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The Barnstar of Diplomacy |
I contribute to WQA occasionally, but whenever I do, I always see you there, offering consistently good advice. I don't know where you get the patience, but keep up the great work! Swarm u / t 02:22, 18 September 2011 (UTC) |
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The Dispute Resolution Barnstar |
For your tireless work at WQA, I grant you the Dispute Resolution Barnstar. I'd say "Keep up the good work" but to me that sounds a little belittling. :) Steven Zhang The clock is ticking.... 23:42, 23 November 2011 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!Edit
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The Civility Barnstar |
u do good Backshesh (talk) 02:51, 15 December 2011 (UTC) |
Home made barnstarEdit
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Home-Made Barnstar |
I've really appreciated the wisdom of many of your recent contributions, but this seemed particularly apposite. Keep being a deep thinker. It was nice to meet you. John (talk) 21:04, 25 February 2012 (UTC) |
- Please accept my official and formal thanks. Nobody Ent 21:15, 25 February 2012 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!Edit
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The Editor's Barnstar |
for being bold and taking on redlinks in the nursing template. looks much better now. DA Sonnenfeld (talk) 16:41, 3 March 2012 (UTC) |
A barnstar for you!Edit
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The Civility Barnstar |
I like your style. IRWolfie- (talk) 10:34, 4 July 2012 (UTC) |
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