Wikipedia:Editor review/Nolelover
Nolelover (talk · contribs · count) Well, its been a little over a year (and 7k edits) since I became really "active" on the 'pedia, and I'm realizing that I've definitely been slowing down lately - if not in actual contribs, then in the amount of time I put into this site. This isn't a curtain call by any means, but I would like to see what other editors think of my work here in the last few months. I really can't remember how and when exactly I got started on WP, but it was working with User:Vyeh on Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri that first got me hooked, and where I really realized the amount of work that goes into this site. Since then I've started a couple stubs, patrolled many a page and been the butt of many geek jokes from my RL friends, but I've loved (almost) every minute of it. All comments, whether glowing or absolutely damning are appreciated, but please note that I have no interest in RfA so there's no need to frame your reviews that way. This is not a precursor to my attempting to pass that great institution, but simply an honest request for any and all feedback. Nolelover Talk·Contribs 14:30, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- Per my request to another user to review me, I am updating this page. It's now past a year and a half, and closer to nine thousand edits... Nolelover Talk·Contribs 16:22, 29 December 2011 (UTC)
- I should also note that I have an alt account. --> NLinpublic (talk) 18:00, 3 January 2012 (UTC)
Questions
- What are your primary contributions to Wikipedia? Are there any about which you are particularly pleased? Why?
- Other then the aforementioned SMAC, which went from this to GA, I've never done any major content work. Obviously I've worked on many articles, but I seriously doubt I've added more then a couple paragraphs of prose to any of them. Like I say on my userpage, I'm better at getting article from really bad to OK, rather then OK to GA/FA. However, I am happy with the work I've done on articles like Ehsan Sehgal, not because of any major content work I've done, but because of the work that goes into teaching a new editor the ropes. I'd also like to think I do a decent job at NPP; my CSD log, which only shows the latest month (where I became more inactive anyway) is here, but that's probably fairly representative of my overall work there. In the Project namespace, I am extremely happy with the work I have done at WP:WWF, where I am assistant coordinator, and currently the day-to-day manager with a couple of other editors inactive for various reasons. Other then that, I tend to gnome around, fixing whatever crops up in my path. I also do a bit of College Football related editing.
- (Added at 16:22, 29 December 2011 (UTC)) Note that since this was written, I have resigned at WWF, although I'm still active there.
- Other then the aforementioned SMAC, which went from this to GA, I've never done any major content work. Obviously I've worked on many articles, but I seriously doubt I've added more then a couple paragraphs of prose to any of them. Like I say on my userpage, I'm better at getting article from really bad to OK, rather then OK to GA/FA. However, I am happy with the work I've done on articles like Ehsan Sehgal, not because of any major content work I've done, but because of the work that goes into teaching a new editor the ropes. I'd also like to think I do a decent job at NPP; my CSD log, which only shows the latest month (where I became more inactive anyway) is here, but that's probably fairly representative of my overall work there. In the Project namespace, I am extremely happy with the work I have done at WP:WWF, where I am assistant coordinator, and currently the day-to-day manager with a couple of other editors inactive for various reasons. Other then that, I tend to gnome around, fixing whatever crops up in my path. I also do a bit of College Football related editing.
- Have you been in editing disputes or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future? If you have never been in an editing dispute, explain how you would respond to one.
- Well, as much as I would like to be like other editors on this page and say that I haven't been in any, but that I would work with the other editor to achieve consensus (linked, ofc) on the talk page, I've been around the block a few too many times for that. I can't say that I've really been a participant in any major editing disputes, but I have seen firsthand how hard it can be too work with someone when you believe their mindset is wrong. However, I looked for something to show how I do operate in those situations, and I found this one in my talk archives (second diff) and this one. There is probably also something in the SMAC archive between me and User:Dream Focus, and there are a few things in my second talk archive that I won't link individually. I have done some minor mediation/resolution/been the bad news bearer, and that landed me in rather hot water here. (Note that I am not the editor Pedro is referring to in his edit summary, and here are more diffs. All this revolved around User:Guoguo12's ill-fated RfA.) I think that's about it on that front.
- (Added at 16:22, 29 December 2011 (UTC)) A much better (and far more recent) example occurred at Ehsan Sehgal, Ehsan Mehmood Khan and Babar Malik. There's more discussion at the article's talk pages, my talk, Ehsan Sehgal's (the user referenced above) talk page, and the talks of a couple Ips. The gist of it was that these and other Ips and a couple registered editors began reverting and removing info on those pages, and started an edit war with Sehgal and I. To be entirely honest, I did not handle that well. I'm pretty sure I broke 3rr and I should have asked for another editor to look in sooner; I'm just a little to personally involved with Sehgal to make entirely unbiased statements.
- Well, as much as I would like to be like other editors on this page and say that I haven't been in any, but that I would work with the other editor to achieve consensus (linked, ofc) on the talk page, I've been around the block a few too many times for that. I can't say that I've really been a participant in any major editing disputes, but I have seen firsthand how hard it can be too work with someone when you believe their mindset is wrong. However, I looked for something to show how I do operate in those situations, and I found this one in my talk archives (second diff) and this one. There is probably also something in the SMAC archive between me and User:Dream Focus, and there are a few things in my second talk archive that I won't link individually. I have done some minor mediation/resolution/been the bad news bearer, and that landed me in rather hot water here. (Note that I am not the editor Pedro is referring to in his edit summary, and here are more diffs. All this revolved around User:Guoguo12's ill-fated RfA.) I think that's about it on that front.
Reviews
- His edits are related to these points,
He is polite
He assumes good faith
He avoids personal attacks
He welcomes new editors
He does not bite
He is helpful and good teacher
He is very fair and neutral
He is the real" Editor"
He is worth and proud of Wikipedia
- That's why I decide to remain in wikipedia to contribute.
Thanks to Nolelover
Ehsan Sehgal (talk) 20:32, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks Ehsan. I really appreciate that. :) Nolelover Talk·Contribs 23:11, 25 September 2011 (UTC)
- You deserve it.One of my quotes,
- To display ones talents is not objectionable.How ever denial of other's talents is tantamount to denying your own."
Thanks you too.Ehsan Sehgal (talk) 04:21, 26 September 2011 (UTC)
- I've seen you around at AfC and your work there is exemplary. You have demonstrated a very sound understanding of the core policies. Having checked over your other contribs, I can see that you are polite and reasonable with others—even if they are not reasonable with you! You appear to have a wide range of experience in various areas of Wikipedia. Be cautious about what you mark as 'vandalism' (per this example). Your efforts to wade into arguments and diffuse tense situations are to be applauded, and have been generally helpful. You have produced some good content including GA material. You identify as a teen, but you communications show a level of maturity beyond your years. Advice for the future: Keep up the good work, perhaps expand your experience in working with files and counter vandalism. Pol430 talk to me 21:01, 16 March 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks for the comments...indeed, I haven't done any major vandalism reverting since my very earliest time here, so I am a little out of touch there. Yes...I really need to get more involved, or at least learn more about, the file namespace. Much appreciated :) Nolelover Talk·Contribs 02:19, 30 March 2012 (UTC)
- I have seen this user actively taking part in various fields. He is always polite and helpful. He responds to each and every message for him, which is indeed a rare quality though being a advance user. He always assists others and is very helpful. Overall, he can be considered an outstanding editor. Yasht101 :) 01:23, 30 March 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks Yasht; I'm glad I've been able to help you. Nolelover Talk·Contribs 02:19, 30 March 2012 (UTC)
- As a Wikinoob, I'd like to report that Nobelover has been very helpful and welcoming, pointing me in the right direction when I was becoming frustrated by WP navigational hazards.
~Eric F 184.76.225.106 (talk) 20:33, 9 April 2012 (UTC)