Calidum (formerly Hot Stop) is an AmericanWikipedian from Boston. He first joined the site in April 2011. Prior to signing up for an account, he read Wikipedia in his free time and even followed some discussions on site, occasionally editing anonymously. Calidum is mostly a WikiGnome, meaning his main contributions are to fighting vandalism and minor copy-editing. A frequent participant at Wikipedia: In the news, Calidum also likes to weigh in on move requests and is known to make non-admin closures to less contentious discussions.
Since joining Wikipedia, Calidum has written three articles. He wrote Charles II de Cossé, Duke of Brissac on July 17, 2011, followed by George Godsey on September 20, 2011. The latter would go on to appear on the Main Page's "Did You Know" section four days after being written. Calidum started the third article, Mike Hazen, on September 24, 2015.
In late 2011, he decided to run for Arbitration Committee; it didn't end so well. In the election Calidum (Hot Stop at the time) ended up dead last. He decided to not run in again the next two years, instead opting to endorse candidates publicly in 2012 and 2013. Calidum made another unsuccessful run in 2014. He finished last again that year.
This barnstar is awarded to everyone who - whatever their opinion - contributed to the discussion about Wikipedia and SOPA. Thank you for being a part of the discussion. Presented by the Wikimedia Foundation.
The Socratic Barnstar
For your help in peacefully resolving The Dispute That Must Not Be Named, and helping to provide your side of the debate with an adequate and well-thought-out defence! Evanh2008(talk|contribs) 07:23, 9 November 2012 (UTC)
A kitten for you!
New to Wiki, so, thanks (sorry for the oversight on the media mention but, alas, the undo undid both where the ball went exactly AND the media cite). Glad we got it worked out.
Thank for !voting at my recent RfA. You voted Oppose so you get only one cookie, but a nice one. (Better luck next time.)
All the best: RichFarmbrough, 20:02, 16 July 2015 (UTC).
common sense
Thank you, Latin hot spot, for quality articles such as George Godsey and (more so) for your tireless gnomish work, dealing with ITN nominations, vandalism, unconstructive editing, page moves and requested moves, for being willing to serve in the toughest job around using the rare term "common sense" in the context, - you are an awesome Wikipedian!