I mostly edit history, warfare, and ship-related articles. The Battle of Lissa by Alexander Kircher includes all three
Apologia
It all started during the summer of 2009. I was still a high school kid when I decided to join Wikipedia. For the first few months, I did the usual stuff many young new editors do on the site - made a mess of things. My drama-to-productivity ratio remained quite high for my first year as a Wikipedian; that is, until until I found my true calling as an editor: Ships
I've since poured the vast majority of my time and talents on Wikipedia into creating, writing, and expanding information on ship-related articles. Everything from Austro-Hungarian ironclads, to German U-boats, and even a merchant vessel or two in between. Aside from naval history and warfare, I also enjoy editing articles about land-based engagements. Despite having written or promoted several articles and lists to A-class and Featured status, my proudest achievement on Wikipedia has been helping to get World War II to Good Article status. In the years after joining Wikipedia, my account and the person behind the keyboard both began to mature, and I have since been trusted with a few tools such as Rollback, and made one failed attempt at Adminship.
I slowly tapered off editing around 2011 to 2012 as I graduated high school and entered college. Around 2012, I retired from Wikipedia for what I thought would be forever, and spent the next six years away from the project to get a degree and start a career. During those years, I always found myself back at Wikipedia reading the occasional article even though I was no longer editing. I eventually decided it was time to take the plunge, type in my password, and return as an editor. After some initial hesitation and worry about all the internal changes I expected had been made while I was away, and that I would have to re-learn many of the basic aspects of editing all over again, I resumed editing in May 2018.
Having come back after being gone for so long, I have to say that it's very surreal. In some way, I'm a WikiPopsicle. Much of Wikipedia (both content and policy-wise) has changed while I was gone, but I’m so glad to be once again contributing to what I believe is the greatest sources of knowledge on the internet. I had a fantastic wikibreak (and that six year departure may perhaps be one of the longest in the history of this community), but it's great to be back!
Main activities and areas of interest
I mainly work on articles related to military history, specifically the German (from both World Wars) and Austro-Hungarian Navies.
Most of my work in-house is done in my two sandboxes. Feel free to stop by and take a look at what I'm working on at the moment!
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Gina Krog (20 June 1847 – 14 April 1916) was a Norwegian suffragist, teacher, liberal politician, writer and editor. She played a central role in the Norwegian women's movement from the 1880s until her death, notably as a leading campaigner for women's right to vote. In 1884, Krog co-founded the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights with liberal MP Hagbart Berner. Over the next two decades, Krog co-founded the Women's Voting Association, the National Association for Women's Suffrage, and the Norwegian National Women's Council, spearheading the presentation of women's suffrage proposals to the Storting (the Norwegian parliament). She was an early member of the Liberal Party and served as a deputy member of its national board. Krog was regarded as an unapologetic liberal progressive during her time, seeking full and equal voting rights for all women on the same conditions as men, which was achieved in 1913. She was the first woman in Norway to receive a state funeral. Photograph credit: Eivind Enger; restored by Adam Cuerden
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Committed identity: 8f5f7886cf7e38b67048ac84ebb495202852448d8a2aa04ed7d1e8477312ddd77601ec2014058fa8a2a9f4fe9e826cfe5a8167eac254c8119b78bb8a7b9e8125 is a SHA-512 commitment to this user's real-life identity.
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The Invisible Barnstar
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This is for the work you do to the various Wikiprojects you are involved in, which nobody really seems to recognize, for mastering the ridiculously complicated art of uploading images, and for being an expert on Coldplay. Hell, you're not actively destroying WP are you? That almost deserves a BS in its own right, Lord Spongefrog, (I am the Czar of all Russias!) 15:10, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
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The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
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For being willing to forgive me after I went bananas and accused him of being a sock, I award Coldplay Expert this barnstar as a token of thanks and of admiration. A little insignificant talk to me! (please!) 16:18, 22 September 2009 (UTC)
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The Angel Heart Barnstar
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For being a good human--NotedGrant Talk 19:34, 10 October 2009 (UTC)
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The "Getting Accidentally Blocked On A Regular Basis And Still Keeping A Positive Attitude" Barnstar
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Self-explanatory. Thanks for not giving up on us idiots of Wikipedia. XD A little insignificant Talk to me! (I have candy!) 14:38, 15 October 2009 (UTC)
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Anti-Vandalism Barnstar!
For all your hard work fighting vandals, I award you the Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. Enjoy! --[midnight comet] [contribs] 02:01, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
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The Socratic Barnstar
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You never cease to impress me with your well thought-out arguments, which show a great deal of clue for a relatively new user. In particularly, your edit to Katerenka's RfA showed you aren't afraid to be bold, even at an RfA. I wish I could do that. If I did something like that, I'd probably end up retracting it and apologising if I've caused offence :). Keep it up. You're making progress, and you'll be an admin yourself someday, Lord Spongefrog, (I am the Czar of all Russias!) 18:35, 25 October 2009 (UTC)
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The Purple Star
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For all your good contributions to Wikipedia. If only more people knew better than to bite such a user as you.--Twilight Helryx 17:45, 23 November 2009 (UTC)
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The Resilient Barnstar
For being able to take all the criticism you had in the past, and using it to grow. I think you have improved quite a bit over the past few weeks. :) You deserve this barnstar. Cheers! :) --Meaghan the vanilla twilight 02:12, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
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The World War Barnstar
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I seem to recall you got one of these already, but that was quite a while ago :P Good job finally getting that GA done! Nikkimaria (talk) 04:54, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
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The Submarine Barnstar
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(Just pretend that's a blueprint for a Submarine) For finding a niché in Wikipedia and working prolifically to improve it; then getting countless DYK's/GA's in a relatively short period of time, Lord Spongefrog, (I am Czar of all Russias!) 21:16, 5 April 2010 (UTC)
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The Resilient Barnstar
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For going with your gut feeling and for having the bollocks to defend it, I award you this barnstar! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:59, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
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All Around Amazing Barnstar
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For you getting excessive DYK's, I, ~NerdyScienceDude (✉ message • changes), hereby award White Shadows the All-Around Amazing Barnstar. You really are all-around amazing! :) ~NerdyScienceDude (✉ message • changes) 02:53, 29 April 2010 (UTC)
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The Special Barnstar
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Wow, I'm impressed with the amount of DYKs you have (20+!) and all your GAs! You have improved a lot since when you've started. Keep up the amazing work! --Meaghan :) ≈ 01:51, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
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The Epic Barnstar
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The Epic Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine History and Events- related contributions. I, Quinxorin, hereby present this barnstar to White Shadows for all his edits on military history. Quinxorin (talk) 01:02, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
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The Helping Hand Barnstar
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The theme of this barney doesn't really fit the ocassion, but I'd like to thank you for helping out on the topics that I was working on during my trip. Thank you endlessly. Buggie111 (talk) 03:02, 26 July 2010 (UTC)
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The World War Barnstar
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To White Shadows for your many Outstanding Contributions to military history on Wikipedia. Well done. Malke 2010 (talk) 19:20, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
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Awards
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Red Star
Congratulations, White Shadows! It's my pleasure to award you November 6, 2009's Red Star for being hard working, kind to others, and for being an excellent user in general. A record of this award will always be kept at User:Meaghan/Shining Stars. Enjoy! Meaghan guess who :) 00:02, 6 November 2009 (UTC)
You could also receive the next higher up award, the Orange Star!
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Repeat Red Star
Congratulations, White Shadows! The first nine Red Stars of each cycle will consist of repeats from the previous cycle. The repeats will be users who did not receive the Orange Star. It's my pleasure to give you another shot at receiving the Orange Star today, on December 9, 2009! Keep up the great work! A record of this award will always be kept at User:Meaghan/Shining Stars. Enjoy! Meaghan the vanilla twilight 00:03, 9 December 2009 (UTC)
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Orange Star
Congratulations, White Shadows! Within the past three days, you received the Red Star for being hard working, kind to others, and for being an excellent user in general. You've now been chosen to receive the next higher up award, the Orange Star. A record of this award will always be kept at User:Meaghan/Shining Stars. Enjoy! Meaghan the vanilla twilight 00:04, 10 December 2009 (UTC)
You could also receive the next higher up award, the Yellow Star!
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User:White Shadows has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian,
and therefore, I've officially declared today as White Shadows' day!
For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian,
enjoy being the Star of the day, dear White Shadows!
Peace, Rlevse 06:09, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
A record of your Day will always be kept here.
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2010 Wikicup Semi-finalist
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Awarded for progression into the 4th round (semi-finals) of the 2010 Wikicup
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White Shadows has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as White Shadows's Day! For being a great person and awesome Wikipedian, enjoy being the star of the day, White Shadows!
Signed, Neutralhomer
A record of your Day will always be kept here.
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Your majesty, it gives me great pleasure to bestow these Triple crown upon White Shadows for your contributions in the areas of WP:DYK, WP:GA, and WP:FC. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts! – SMasters ( talk) 04:52, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
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The Million Award
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For your contributions to bring World War II (estimated annual readership: 13,803,000) to Good Article status, I hereby present you the Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers. -- Khazar2 (talk) 01:50, 28 August 2013 (UTC)
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About me
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| This user is a WikiDragon: making massive, bold edits everywhere. |
vn-102 | This editor's user page, talk page, or subpages have been vandalized 102 times. |
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