Wikipedia:Historical archive/New user log

Hi, and welcome to Wikipedia! If you're new to our community, drop us a note here and tell us a little bit about yourself. Most important, we would like to know about your interests (for which we have a separate page), your areas of knowledge, and the sorts of things you'd like to work on here at Wikipedia. That makes it easier for us to help you start editing. We'd also appreciate it if you told us how you found out about Wikipedia.

To add yourself to the list:

• post a comment,
• enter your name as the subject/headline (which will make a new header for you in the log), and
• sign your name at the end of your comment by typing four tildes: ~~~~. (This code makes a link to your user page, which readers can use to welcome you personally if they like).

Your comments will then be added to the bottom of the list.

You may also like to add yourself to other lists, such as the listing in order of arrival, by country, or by skills (such as translation or photography). Finally, if you want a little personal assistance in using or contributing to the site, you might go through one of the Bootcamps.

An automatically generated list of new users can be found at Special:Log/Newusers.

Archived comments

• 2004: February and March April May June July August September October November December
• 2005: January February March April May June July August September October November December
• 2006: January February

Eltinwë

I'm Eltinwë and I've been on Wikipedia for awhile now...just never noticed this. :D -71.240.26.32 19:11, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

T-Bird

Hello. I'm T-Bird & have just joined the Wikipedia group.

About me: I'm a Native American mother of 3 & grandmother of 2. I'm also an artist married to a musician.

My intersts include Elvis Presley, Days of our Lives & Native American culture.

I also have a 27 lb. cat named Sonny.

Conrad Devonshire

Hello there, my name is Conrad Devonshire. I actually created this account about three weeks or so ago, and have contributed to Wikipedia a little bit before creating it, but I never introduced myself before, so I'm doing it now. I enjoy being a part of the Wikipedia community. Feel free to visit my user page if you want to know more about me, and leave a message on my talk page if you wish. Conrad Devonshire 05:51, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

jcgarcow

Hi! I've been editing for a few weeks now, and Sputnik just informed me about the new users page, so I figured I'd drop in and leave a note.

Jcgarcow 18:45, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

Contact

I'm a musician from Haiti. I'm pretty knowledgeable about Haitian music. I hope to provide some info that might be helpful about Haitian culture and music.

Sanbakreyol

I'm a musician from Haiti. I'm pretty knowledgeable about Haitian music. I hope to provide some info that might be helpful about Haitian culture and music.

40 Watt

Hi there. I've actually been here for a few days short of one year now, and I hadn't known until today that there was a new user log. So, um, yeah. I'm late to the party, I guess. 40 Watt 22:02, 1 March 2006 (UTC)

Greg Back

I am a college freshman studying Engineering and Mathematics. Wikipedia has been a great help to me throughout high school and so far in college and I want to help by giving back. I am more than willing to help in any way I can. Greg Back 04:22, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

Jesse Frey

Hi, I am Jesse Frey I go by the hard to guess name Jessef on most forums that I attend and this is no exception. I live in Fairbanks AK, USA and am studying Electrical engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. My high school government teacher mentioned wikipedia but I for some reason was uninterested by it. Then I got directed here through Google searches a few times and it was quite helpful and now I use it often. I like cross country skiing and biking as well as programing, mostly for my ti-89.

mslano

Hello. I started contributing here as part of a project for one of my classes at Vanderbilt University, but I will continue to contribute after that project is completed. I have mainly done edits so far, but I will work an creating my own articles more in the future (provided I find areas of interest and knowledge for me that do not have articles). I am pleased to be part of this community and I look forward to learning more about its workings as well as meeting other people working to make Wikipedia great. Mslano 08:19, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

Maxhrk

hi everyone, I am just maxhrk and it is unnecessary to know me.. you probably pass me as nobody who going to edit everything else. :p athough my first edit was on wanted project page where there were incorrect format. minor edit but it still my first edit anyway! ^_^ Maxhrk ^-=(talk)=- 08:28, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

Adam

I'm a 24-year-old male originally from Gloversville, New York. I earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Utica College in May 2004. I work professionally in the journalism field and am always using Wikipedia to search for things. I joined to help in copy-editing, especially.

Please comment for anything. Budcrew08 17:45, 2 March 2006 (UTC) budcrew08

Miss Martyr

well hellOOO there my fine fillys!! im Luci, and ive basically joined so i can add random pages and make yoo all extremly boredid =D mwee hee hee. im cooler than yoo. so HA. i fucking <333189892373 MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE!!! -sigh- WeW xXx

Andy Hughes

Andy is a photographer who's work is about to be published by a major international publisher. After a very interesting advice session I realized that getting invloved with Wikipedia would be a very interesting and valuable means to create a useful and informed listing for the content of the book. Dominant Wave Theory will be luanched this summer in the USA and worldwide, late summer in the United Kingdom.

Johnnyrotten

Who wants to sing?

Johnnyrotten 20:40, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

Gmos62 Marty O

I discovered the site, by performing a Google search on Spring Forward, you then go to page 2 of the Google choices, and I was quite surprised to find this site. I had never heard of Wikipedia before. I am intriqued with the concept of being able to offer knowledge, in the areas of expertise. I hope this site is successful and I believe that it is. I would be happy to offer my knowledge, as the opportunity comes up. I work in Customer Service, in the retail industry, and with Interactive Distant Learning, over Satellite. I have an Amatuer Radio License KE7AEW, "Ham Radio" I enjoy Bowling, Hiking, Fishing, The Arts, Sales of Auto Parts. I work with people each day who, are trying to attend training sessions, that are taught over Satellite. These same people seem to get confused with time zones, so I have an interest in time zones, and helping others understand how they work. Best regards...Gmos62 Marty O. UTAH USA MartyO 21:35, 2 March 2006 (UTC).

Cartoon map

"Shams" newspaper in Saudi Arabia also published the cartoons, three weeks before it got shut down.

(http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/sgazette/Data/2006/2/22/Art_322453.XML)

Brownbeanburrito

Heya. -- Brownbeanburrito 22:32, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

Tylerfred

baaah

McAusten

Wow! Is this cool? -- McAusten, 6:25, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

Millsy62

Hey. I'm 22 y/o in Ontario, Canada. I joined to help keep Music pages (artists, albums) updated for bands that I am interested in, specifically Stabilo.
Millsy62 09:25, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

King Coffee

King Coffee signing-in. I guess I'll place more INTERESTS on my User-page. My main interest is History but I found 'all things WIKI' through an article in Computer Games Magazine (where it notes mods at NWNWiki.org). I've studied Medieval History & World War II.

King Coffee 14:35, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

AugustWinterman

Hey everyone, I'm Anthony and I'm a 20 year old college student. I attend Universtiy of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama. I made an account to help add information on bands and music. Not really much else to say.

Russ3Z

Been making minor additions here and there, only now stopped to add this. Interests are mainly scientific/military/histosical.

Freedom Smith

Wordsmith banging language like piping hot steel against the anvil of societal conventions.

Now how do you make those tildes? Oh, I see.

Waywardprophet 22:25, 3 March 2006 (UTC)

Nobody554

Hey, I've been using Wikipedia for a long time now and have finally decided to become a major part of this site....hopefully!

Nobody 02:36, 4 March 2006 (UTC)

LOTR is cul

LOTR rox. word.

Hapi

Hello all, I am Hapi; working in technical automation as consultant. Besides technical automation, computing, I'm interested in chemistry, history. I'll try to add or improve a few pages in Wikipedia, I'm not a native English speaker, so feel free to correct my use (abuse) of English. Cheers, HapiHaPi 14:29, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

Shortgeek

Hi. I am Shortgeek(it's not my real name, of course), and I am interested in open source, Linux, GNU, Google, and the like. I've made 2 or 3 minor edits, and I hope to help Wikipedia by making about 100 times more.

Shortgeek 15:36, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

JssPue

Hi--my name is Jessica and I am a graduate student at the University of Missouri--Columbia. My main area of expertise is Japanese religion and mythology, particularly notions of the soul and afterlife. I am also more broadly interested in Japanese language, culture, and history, and East Asian Studies in general, as well as British history and culture. JssPue 17:57, 5 March 2006 (UTC)

A comment

It looks like this page is in need of archival. Morgan Wick 00:21, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the advice, it has been done. - Akamad 03:22, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

KittyConnolly

Hi, my name is KittyConnolly, and yes, I'm a newbie. I'm an artist/barista who currently lives in the suburbs of Boston, and I like passing the time reading Wikipedia articles (and editing them too). I have many varied interests, but you can just look them up on my user page. Anyway I am glad to be a part of this community and I hope you all will help me feel at home.

KittyConnolly 03:19, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

Hello from California

I was referred by a classmate in a doctoral program in the U.S. Healthcare is my interest.Editing and contributing will be challenge, so I'll not be participating for awhile. She quoted Wikipedia in sharing a definition during a class discussion, and this spike my curiosity. I joined but not sure how much I'll be around. mgt 07:44, 6 March 2006 (UTC)Mgt

Shie

Hi I am Shie and I have just joined Wikipedia . I am a teacher and done my MBA in Marketing and HR. I love to read and listen to music.

Glen Lordings

Hi, I just joined, but have been using Wikipedia since June. I love this site! I also enjoy Star Trek, American history, and video games. I hope I can be a good contributor. Bye!

Glen Lordings 23:40, 6 March 2006 (UTC)Glen Lordings

Thomas Antonius

Hi, I'm Thomas Antonius. (Thomas Antonius are actually the first 2 of my surnames.) I've joined quite recently and made some minor contributions to Wikipedia by now. I'm from the Netherlands and a student of (medieval) history, at the moment mostly concerned with the reign of Charles V. I have being using Wikipedia for quite a while now and I hope to be able to contribute some. Thomas Antonius 00:11, 7 March 2006 (UTC)

Oakridgetn1947

That tells everyone where I grew up and went to school and also spills the beans on my age. My interests are The Second Amendment and its preservation, photography, scale model building and, all things concerning military history. I am the son of a World War Two veteran and also a far distant nephew of Union Civil War veterans. I am also a engineering graduate of the University of Tennessee Class of 1970. Oakridgetn1947 00:27, 7 March 2006 (UTC)

Hi I´m monoblonde,

I´m an artist...and new to wikipedia

(Sorry, no signature. I don´t have the wavy line symbol on my keyboard)

Ayesee

Hello all.

I am an English student at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. My academic focus is on literature, most notably British Literature and Western Literature. However, I am very well versed in others areas, including American Literature and Science Fiction. The subject I have the most knowledge about is most likely Robert Heinlein and his works.

In have a very wide ranging knowledge base, and feel that I will be of assistance to any article of any type, although the naturally I will excel at some subjects (Literature) more than I will others (the history of coat hanger). I would enjoy working on any number of subject, or just meeting fellow friends and scholars. Ayesee 14:56, 7 March 2006 (UTC)

IstvanWolf

Found out about Wikipedia via Slate, or at least that's what got me intrigued enough to start editing it. I'm mainly concerned with fact-checking and grammar/style issues, and I have a broad range of interests. - Istvan 03:51, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

TheManc

Hi I'm TheManc aka Dave.

I'm 23 and suprisingly I live in Manchester.

LessHeard vanU

What to say? I will post the bare bones of who I am on my user page, since I am going to use it as my personal sandbox in developing my "style".

Interests? Many and varied, with no or little expertise in most of them. I am, however, an avid reader of Encyclopidia, Dictionaries and books of quotes which leads me to...

How did I get here? I use Google as my preferred Search Engine, and found a lot of the most relevant results were coming from this site. I started looking for wiki... in any results listing. One day I found an error in an article, and noticed an "edit this page" function. I amended the article and saved, without any of the protocols I have now learned. At the time of writing my edit remains, and I was encouraged to do more. Of course, I later had a contribution edited out of an article with a note in the history that the connection I made was incorrect. I realised then that I needed to register so that I could enter into a discussion on why it was considered incorrect, in the appropriate manner.

So, here I am.LessHeard vanU 20:59, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

Jstupple7

Hi, relatively new (4 weeks). Only just noticed this was here.

See my user page for more about me

jstupple7 22:47, 8 March 2006 (UTC)

Bc84

Hi! My name is Ben, I just joined Wikipedia and am excited to see what it has to offer me; and what I have to offer it! I look forward to chatting with you all on the discussion boards! -Ben — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bc84 (talk • contribs)

On reading through the Wiki articles on Science, it seemed to me that the Wiki admonition to "Be Bold" was being suppressed, by contributers who are afraid of being caught up on minor errors. So I figured I might try to use a somewhat broader brush, and offer some ideas that might be thought "controversial" in the "Peer Reviewed" (aka censored) journals; but which I think have a firm basis in reality. Please feel free to comment. -StanAZ

On reading through the Wiki articles on Science, it seemed to me that the Wiki admonition to "Be Bold" was being suppressed, by contributers who are afraid of being caught up on minor errors. So I figured I might try to use a somewhat broader brush, and offer some ideas that might be thought "controversial" in the "Peer Reviewed" (aka censored) journals; but which I think have a firm basis in reality. Please feel free to comment. StanAZ 00:42, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

Cory Fryling

Hello! I am a 29-year-old male in Los Angeles, California. My primary interest is in music of all styles but especially electronic and dance music. Lately, in fact, I've become obsessed with Kraftwerk and am working my way through their entire catalog! LGBT activism is a secondary interest.

File:Plantronics Pulsar 590 Cordless Headset.jpg

Plantronics Pulsar 590 Cordless Headset

I don't consider myself particularly knowledgeable in any major areas, and my contributions to Wikipedia are likely to be sporadic and limited to very specific instances. In fact, the reason I am officially becoming a contributor is that I've recently done a bunch of research on the subject of audio streaming via Bluetooth and have found that there's little good information out there for the consumer. Thus, I'm planning to add my findings to the Bluetooth page with the hope that it may help others who, for instance, are looking for a headset (headphones) that streams music (from an adapter or directly from a Bluetooth device) and also acts as a phone headset, such as the Plantronics Pulsar 590 Cordless Headset (like the one shown here), which I recently purchased. It's significant because most devices that seem like they should be capable of audio streaming, in fact, aren't, and I've learned this thanks to hours of scouring the web.

I am a "Total Quality Management" kind of guy (I mean that partially tongue-in-cheek), and when I come across areas (either virtual or in the real world) where I can add value, I feel compelled to do so. As such, I would like to contribute on an as-helpful basis whenever I use Wikipedia in my research and find something missing or incorrect. Given my disposition toward innovation and perfectionism (both in the philosophical sense and in the psychological sense), I'm interested in making my contributions as valuable as possible, which is why (as you can probably see here) I'm spending the time learning how to add wiki markup.

I think I first learned about Wikipedia via common results through a web search engine, probably Yahoo! Search.

Cheers!

Cory Fryling 04:01, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

Lauren has arrived!

I'm here, and I'm ready to take on the world, one article at a time.

Talk to me, get to know me.

I dare you.

I'm ready.

) OK I am Tusksofterror, go to my site. See if I rattle your chain.

Laurenkendall 06:37, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

Hello everybody

Hello, my name is Sorin and I am 24. I found out about Wikipedia a few years ago and today I've decided to join. I have several hobbies, including aviation, mountaineering, military, IT and travel. WikiRaptor 10:39, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

poondu/ajo learning in...

Greetings,

Someone is already using my first choice of name "ajo" so I will use the Tamil translation "poondu" but mostly I'll probly slip back to ajo.

My homepage is http://www.TheCatDragdInn.org.

Regards, ajo/poondu

66.82.9.49 18:58, 9 March 2006 (UTC)poondu

Scallop

Howdy.

Whopper

Hello, I have been here for a few months, but recently have been wanting to get to know the community. Whopper 23:33, 9 March 2006 (UTC)

smeagol.i.am

elo elo......new user here born in 1987 livin' in malaysia.......frequently use internet to find out information and most of the time i get hits redirecting me to wikipedia so thats how i found the site......very interesting site and im interested in contributing what i have to it........im completely in the dark about how to edit and all that (the help topics are a bit too technical for my understanding)...but hopefully i get there soon. smeagol.i.am 01:04, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

Physical Theory

I'm a physicist, with some background on AOL and Yahoo, but none on Wiki. What I hope to do, is to post some ideas based on current theory and analysis, but (being Wiki "Bold") which may go beyond the mainstream. My purpose being to invite criticism and comments. StanAZ 01:30, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

Cassavau

I'm a PhD candidate in Psychology at the University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign. (Where HAL was born. Will be born. Will be having been borned. Whatever.)

I have been programming for more than 20 years and am not a professional.

I like to find little errors in Wiki and fix them. Up to now, I haven't had a regular user account, though I have made edits to several pages. I figured it was time to legitimize.

I read old books, I like history, good TV comedy, all kinds of music, rocketry, Ham Radio, electronics, home improvement, all things tech or science.

I hate pompous twits. Recently, Wikipedia helped me insult a member of my dissertation committe by helping me be sure of the details of a 'Napoleon complex'. That person is no longer on my committee.

Nick Cassavau 04:20, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

*MEEP*

I never knew this was here..... mysterious. WIKIPEDIA ROCKS!! It helps me for everything. And so does Lostpedia *chuckle* — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tigglepop (talk • contribs)

MFuture

Hey, the name is Mike. I am a Herpetoloculturist from CT. Have much experience with Herpetology, and other branches of biology.MFuture 00:50, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

Hi goodwinzz here.

Nothing Is Real!

Hi! I'm Nothingisreal. Umm...I've been on Wiki for a while now, but just now decided to become a user! Nothingisreal 13:20, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

chub108

I was told about wiki by a friend.please leave a message after the beep.He's got me! help!ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!Chub108 15:35, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

Abu Amaal

I have been, and remain, more of a user than an editor, and my use is increasing. I've been very favorably impressed by the evolution and accuracy of this site. I'm not into editing bigtime. I'll make suggestions about information I would have liked to see and do some copy editing, maybe tweak a few mathematics articles around the edges.

Abu Amaal 23:21, 11 March 2006 (UTC)

G.A.Pster

Hello all. :)………………………..I’m knowledgeable about video games and I want to spread some of my learned information and to enlighten others.

Adrievdl

I started two days ago. Finding it a bit hard to get my head around the differences in the way the English and Dutch sites are moderated, but I'll soon get the hang of it - I hope. My contributions will initially focus mainly on European contemporary jazz. After that... who knows? Adrievdl 18:37, 12 March 2006 (UTC)

Twr57

Intellectual property attorney - based in UK.

Beginnermind

Hi! I've used wikipedia on quite a few occasions before, but just recently decided it'd be fun to perhaps become a contributor. Signed up, made up a user page for myself with some of my interests listed on it (hope it's okay), and am just reading up on editing policies and markup and such thrilling subjects before I consider being bold. Someone let me know why the link to add a comment on this page looks like an external link (I think?)? I'm curious and sponge-like. Thanks!

RCEberwein

I'm currently a library copy cataloger and have joined up to offer what little I can to editing/contributing in any areas I can be of help. Not sure what areas I'll actually be helping in but my main interests include: History/Politics/Geography/Bicycling ... RCEberwein 01:25, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

Esuriat Corinths

Y Halo Thar I'm Stephen, 17 years old, and I live in Culpeper, Virginia. I had an account before this one, but I decided I was tired of it and let it go. (it wasn't like I did much with it, anyway)

I'm going to be getting some interests of mine on my user page soon. >_>

ScreamFlyDream

Hi. My name is Emily and I live in Montreal, Quebec. I speak English and French and I am learning Russian. I would like to pursue a career in acting or writing. I'm hoping a story I wrote, called "the Britney Spears Curse", makes it to the finals in a competition I am entering. I love dance/techno/pop music! I hope I get used to Wikepedia. Bye! ScreamFlyDream 00:42, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

lioness713

hey. i'm julia, live in the New England area, don't do a lot of editing, mainly for lack of expertise, but try to help when I can. Entering high school (thus the lack of expertise) interested in a lot of things, including insanity and vampirism. Lioness713

Lewis1350

Hi, I'm brian...I'm 15 Yup. ~Lewis1350 (talk) 02:35, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

Digital Villages

I'm still going through a learning process. The wikipedia is not yet familiar to me. I need to train myself.

Cloveapple

Hello all. I've browsed the Wikipedia before but only recently considered lending a hand. Cloveapple 19:34, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

I did sthing wrong ?

Well, I'd like to say hello, nice to meet you blablabla, but unfortunately I can't... The thing is that I do not have any personal page or even talk page. Those links stay red... Is that normal ? New people have to create their own pages ? I signed here to get info on a project I'm running on the French Wikipedia, Norse Mythology Thanks for your help. on this page, since nothing better --GP 20:01, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

Xyrael

I'm not new, but have been getting a lot more involved in recent weeks with more edits.

I'm a fifteen-year-old school pupil in the UK, and I love Wikipedia because knowledge ought to be free and accessible to all. When I grow up, I hope to be either a computer programmer or a barrister. I really wish I could say more; go visit my blog.

Howdy

Broccoli Landers here. Been using Wikipedia for a while now, often for work, so I thought I should give back a bit, if/when possible. Hopefully I'll get more real estate info up to speed, as that's my line of work (although NOT my line of interest). Nyep!--Broccoli Landers 00:44, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Hi

I'm a person that thinks this place is AWESOME!

Dave McCormack

Hiya I'm a 21 year old student (maths and french) from Bath, England. I'm currently studying at Paris VII university, or would be if it weren't for all these strikes. Dave McCormack 01:49, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

tigerlily_luna

hi im new here, i just made my acount. I know a little bit about lots of things but not much about one specific thing, dont know if that will help but i will try my best to help out the site luna 02:01, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

I'm a 27 yr old female. I live in Harrisonburg, VA. I like RPGs and anything sci-fi. I started this account because I saw some glaring errors in a entry and felt the need to edit.

Erimus

Hello, everyone! Newbie Wikipedia addict here. I've been editing articles here for some time, but only in the last couple of months have I registered. I'm not much into heavy-duting editing; I prefer to expand or enhance existing articles, and to create new ones. My main interests are the earth sciences, astronomy, and Western history. Looking forward to working with you all.Erimus 07:14, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Vishwas

Hi all, been lurking around here form quite some time now, and gettting really helpful info, would really like to help here

07:59, 16 March 2006 (UTC)Vishwas

Fat Muttony

Hi,

A long time lurker, I've used Wikipedia content for a really long time now. I am primarily interested in music, and more specifically rock music in India (and associated genres like jazz, blues, etc.). I am currently researching the history of rock music in India and hope to add articles referencing the various Indian bands that have been popular over the decades.

Wish me luck.

-FM

johno000

Hey everyone! I'm a long time anonymous user of wikipedia, and have made anonymous changes in the past (just small stuff; typos and grammatical errors) and decided to sign up for an actual account a little while ago. Mostly I've only used it to continue making small changes, but I've also totally overhauled one page (be bold!) which I found that was not only slightly lacking, but happily enough I also had some knowledge of.

Stay cool, --Johno000 18:08, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Reeves

Hello, my name is not Reeves. Reeves isn't even related to me, I choose it because i recently found out that you could edit wikipedia even thought I have been using the site for over and year now, yes it did take me that long to find out about that user optiong. Please don't laugh at me, or you can.

Reeves 20:42, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

millyfan

Hi, I'm millyfan ^_^ Yay for yaoi.

millyfan 06:30, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

DarthVader1219

Hi! I just joined today because I really think that this is a worthwhile project, and I would like to be more involved. I have been a long time reader of Wikipedia and have a few anonymous edits here and there, mostly involving grammar and spelling. I'm a freshman in college and a member of a Naval ROTC unit, and I have a number of interests, including science and engineering, animation, literature, and computers and computer programming. My primary areas of knowledge include math and science, some engineering, and some basic knowledge of computer programming. I haven't had the time to properly make a user page, but I intend to over the weekend sometime. Feel free to leave a message on my talk page if you want. DarthVader1219 06:33, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Joshua Boniface

Hello everyone. I've been a random reader and occasional editor for quite some time now, but I've finally decided to register. --Joshua Boniface 07:02, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Mister Curry

Idon't know how I got here, but cheers!

Ventifax

I am Ventifax. I have edited a page on wikipedia before, but I am trying to figure out the rest of it. Ventifax 22:40, 17 March 2006 (UTC)

Hey

Hey Clavette

Sykes83

Hello!

I've been reading for a long time, I just finally decided to create an account to make a few contributions. Sykes83 04:41, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

Acrylica

Hey, I'm Steph, a stop-motion animation student from Portland, Oregon. I use Wikipedia all the time, and am continually amazed by the wealth of knowledge it provides. Although I am a frequent peruser of articles, it wasn't until recently that I dug further and started learning about the community and work that goes into building the site, and wanted to get involved. The idea of contributing to this encyclopedia is a little intimidating (although I just made my first edit), but sometimes I'm surprised by articles that need more information, and it seems better to actively help than to sit around waiting for somebody else to do it for me.

Also, I wanted to thank the people who came up with this idea and everyone who contributes. Whenever I have a question, the first place I look is Wikipedia.

Acrylica 04:54, 18 March 2006 (UTC)

Alexei Kouprianov

I am a Historian of Science from St Petersburg (Russia). Graduated from the dept. for Biology of the St Petersburg State University and chose History of Early Modern plant and animal taxonomy as a research topic for my postgraduate studies. Used Wikipedia for several years as a major reference tool. Gradually I decided that I can contribute to the articles dealing with the history of Natural Sciences and, may be, some others.

Alexei Kouprianov 10:37, 18 March 2006 (UTC)Alexei Kouprianov

Trafdlo

I love being around all you young people and there appears to be a lot of you here. At 65 my main intrest is in drawing my retirement pension for as long as is humanly possible and in just finding out about the world in which I live in . I live in Norfolk England ( Thats the big bulge on the right )and I got here after wiki constantly appeared in my searches for obscure questions which are always popping up in my mind — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jimjan (talk • contribs)

Mr. Smiley222

I love classical music which is odd to some people, but i just cannnot help listening to it. Also, I am a big time hunter and want to join the U.S. army. I dont play video-games evryday like some people, I actualy go outside and do things. I am also a very religious person and think of things like othe rpeople do not, but that does not matter much to most people. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mr. Smiley222 (talk • contribs)

twit8514

Hi! I joined Wikipedia a few weeks ago, because I thought it gave me so much information I had best give something back. I'm fairly new to the site, so I'm still learning how to use the main features, but I should be sorted soon.

I have a lot of interests; I particularly enjoy listening to music and writing short stories. None of my stories are any good, but I get better (I hope!). I first encountered Wikipedia when searching for information on the Crusades, and found it incredibly useful, so I now take time to help contribute, update, and just generally be helpful. — Preceding unsigned comment added by twit8514 (talk • contribs)

shokie

Dhan Dhan Satguru Tera Hi Aasra! Hi All, I am Shokie. I am a disciple of Spiritual Guru Sant Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji, Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa, Haryana, INDIA

I have done masters in Electronics and working as a Software Consultant.Shokie 19:02, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Bsquiggle

yet another person who knows a little bit about lots of things, and hoping I can put some of that to good use! So far I've just corrected a few grammatical issues, but am going to tackle one of the cleanups next.--Bsquiggle 19:44, 19 March 2006 (UTC)

Tusksofterror

is my book. (Tusks of terror) You can find it on any net. A Thriller/horror. I wear many hats. I am an inventor, (Check out my cool invention; YARDMARX also on any net) innovator, composer, poet .... Lets get started. I'll find my niche. Charles I am going on a vacation. I'll be tanned when I come back on Monday, Mar.27. See you then.

SEVEIN

HELLO,EVERYONE: I FOUND YOU ALL BY ACCIDENT REALLY,HOW NEAT ,I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT WITCHCRAFT,I AM A FLEDGLING ,AS IT WERE HOWEVER I BELIEVE I CAN BETTER MY SPIRIT AND SURROUNDINGS WITH RESPONSIABLE MEDITATION AND USEAGE OF THE CRAFT,I DESIRE TO BROADEN MY BEING ,AND LIFE.I HPOE TO FIND A MENTOR ,AND I AM OPEN TO ANY SUGGESTIONS,OR COMMENTS AS LONG AS THEY ARE TRUE EITHER FROM EXPERIANCE,OR HELPFUL BY HEART.AS FAR AS OTHER SUBJECTS I AM OPENMINDED,AND CURIOUS,AS WELL. THANKS-SEVEINSevein 00:01, 20 March 2006 (UTC)SE7VEIN@AOL.COM

mossman93

Hi, I'm a 19 year old sophomore at Campbell University. Some of my interests are: gaming, politics, sports, and DVDs.

Mossman93 00:02, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

t3h933k

Well, it seems I finally got an user account; primarily to make the minor edits on grammar which bug me so.

T3h933k 00:40, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Adventure travel

Hello, I'm Tony Jones. a.k.a Captain Tony, Publisher/Editor www.Adventureguide.com What is an adventure? Surely the answer must depend on each individual's character, lifestyle, fitness level, and desire to seek stimulation for her/his mind and/or body.

For some individuals, the level of sheer exhilaration needed can be no less than that felt while bungee jumping, sky diving, or climbing an ice-wall.

For most others, we seek not so much the need for physical challenge as change from our everyday lifestyle. Perhaps a weekend of hiking or cycling through a national park, canoeing round a sheltered bay, or trail-riding through a little known valley in Fiji.

Less stressful on the body, but equally exciting food for the mind is the pleasure many receive when searching out that rare species of bird in a remote Taiwanese river gorge, photographing a near extinct panda in China, or completing a long dreamed of cooking course in Provence.

Share your dream adventure with us, real or still to be realized.

Globaltraveler10 01:58, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

w guice

hello there... W guice 10:04, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Nighthawk12

Good day everyone. Just thought I'd say hi.

Nighthawk12Nighthawk12 14:02, 20 March 2006 (UTC).

web-aviso

The website [1]was established by Steve Drury (trading as S.J.Drury) in the UK in March 2006.

Steve had been involved with digital visual media and emerging conferencing and communication technologies since the early 1990’s. His experience of technology solutions’ delivery spans from management roles in the Transport, Oil & Gas and Global Finance industries.

--Sdrury 15:24, 20 March 2006 (UTC)SDRURY

Newby, but very fast learner ....

Hello
My user name is Beam_er. My real name is Brent. My intrests are wide and varied, much as my list of Carrers in my life. I have been a professional cook, had my own gardening service, have driven truck, have mangaed in curior services and retail. Have Delivered furniture and windsheilds. I have driven forklifts, worked with Tires and also worked in local Oilfeilds. I have been an Electronic Technicain. I studied 4 years of Automotive shop in high school and was on the deans list in College for Diesel. I have played guitar for 34 years and have been married for 30.

Beamer 18:18, 20 March 2006 (UTC)Brent aka Beam_er

Rccarman

Long-time internet junkie.

Interests:

 cartoons
 science fiction of all kinds (books, movies, etc.)
 numismatics
 philately
 computer programming and internet technologies (Java, PHP, XML, etc.)
 role-playing games

Rccarman 21:59, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

Wordtoremember

The word to remember! Good guy, other stuff Wordtorembember 23:17, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

paritosh

hi. i'am paritosh 26/m from india. i have been using wiki for the past couple of months and decided to join the gang now. mad about food dogs and music. currently working for a 5 star hotel in new delhi, india. i hope to enjoy with all you great people out there. 61.0.100.137 11:04, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

FBali

Hi everyone, I'm Bali from Győr, Hungary. First of all I'd like to say thanks for the greeting of Sango123. I'm going to sit my final examination in May, and after that - as I hope - I wanna learn Mathematics & Engeneering. So I'd like to improve my English in these topics. I love sports, mainly soccer, but I'm also informed in politics and the events of nowadays. If you want to ask anything in this topics, please leave a message on my talk page. — FBali 15:05, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

Raphael

Hello. My name is Raphael, and I have been hanging around Wikipedia for a few months now. However, I never formally introduced myself.

I am a web applications developer by profession, but I also like to write poetry and play music. If you have any comments or questions about any articles I've touched, please feel free to send me a line.

Raphael 16:37, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

OneofThem

Yeah, I've been a member for a little while now, but I forgot about posting on here. :o Anyway, I'm a home-schooled high school student from northwest Indiana. 'Nuff said. [Watches in horror as all of the other Wikipedians run away] Wait! It's okay! I'm mean Wikipedia no harm! :P (Please excuse my excessive usage of the ":P" smiley.) —OneofThem^(talk)_(contribs) 19:44, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

Searles2Sels

Hi all.

I'm a recent Psychology major graduate from Colorado College. I know lots of random stuff.

Searles2sels 20:22, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

DanielDemaret

Hi everyone. I have been reading wikipedia perhaps since its very beginning thanks to Bo Leuf, but I only started editing in May 2004, and I only saw this list just now. My hobby is thought. DanielDemaret 22:01, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

my name is stickman_sam(not really)

Hi guys, I just joined recently and didn't really know anything yet, but i am fast learning! Oh, I forgot, my name is Samuel. =)

I feel left out, being 13 years old, but I am crazy at researching things! And also i have a bit too much logic and information stored in my head..

My main interests are SPORTS, especially swimming and soccer. I live in Canada, but that will soon change since we (my family and I) are always moving to places and Canada is currently my 8th country I've been to..

Well yeh, nice knowing you people. =)

— Preceding unsigned comment added by Stickman sam (talk • contribs)

William Lusson

Electrical engineer, Doctor of Dental Surgery,motocross champion, East African rallycross champion.Interested in science/technology, sociology/culture and geography of East Africa.Wlusson 10:03, 22 March 2006 (UTC)

New user

CHazzard from Upstate New York.

Hello

I am here

Acidophilisation

Hello, I'm Karlee :] I guess I'm one of the younger contributors, since I'm 13, but I'm currently in my sophmore year at my local high school. I mainly joined to keep the pages of my favorite artists updated, but I also know alot about the electric bass (I've been playing since I was 8), programming and technology, the Black Dahlia killer and Jack The Ripper, among other things. Later :] Acidophilisation 00:16, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

BKalesti

Hi Wikipedia, my name is BKalesti...

I am a language (linguistics, philology, history) kind of article writer. I have helped write some articles already, but anonymously. One of them was in the Wikijuniour Wikibooks. It was for Ancient Civilizations, and I helped write some of the Viking heading.

I also wrote the entire E.V. Gordon Article, as there was no article when I wanted to know about him, so I started one!

I would really like to help, I really enjoy wikipedia, and I frequently look up stuff throughout the day.

Mostly philological, and historical and literate stuff...

67.164.180.203 02:14, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Hello to all other Wikipedians and a big 'thank you' to WAvegetarian who helped me in getting started. I'm an oldie, born 10/28/1933 in a small rural town is south-west Victoria, Australia. Typical of the times, I left school on turning 14 and went to work as a general gofor and repairer of wireless sets/ electrical appliances/ bicycles. At 18 spent a year as an Army Special Reservist with 9 months at the School of Signals ( Radio) at Balcombe Victoria. After that worked at the Dept. of Supply, Long Range Weapons Establishment, Salisbury and Woomera S.A., initially as a radio tradesman. From study promoted to technician and then senior technician. During same period passed the SA School Leaving Certificate exams. Gained position of assistant engineer with Philips subsidiary T.C.A., promoted 1955 to chief engineer transformer design dept. Sent to Holland & UK 1958-9 to study the emerging technology of the transistor. Left Philips in 1960 starting own company designing/constructing 'one-offs' for industry. Co-founded Telectronics Pty Ltd, Sydney 1963, designing & manufacturing industrial & scientific instruments. Technical director 1963 - 1978. Invited to join a cardiac pacemaker research team 1964. Headed research & development until 1978. Telectronics became the world's 2nd largest pacemaker manufacturer. Elected Hon. Life Governor Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney in 1982, and appointed Officer Of The Order Of Australia in 2000 in recognition of "contribution to the design of medical equipment, particularly the development of the implantable cardiac pacemaker". Involvement with bioengineering continues. Also studied/researched aerodynamics 1980 -1997 leading to constructing of a personal aircraft. Awarded " Henry Millicer Best Australian Design and Innovation", 1998. Current major research is application of vortex theory as a means of replacing the tall chimney, needed for efficient solar conversion, with a 'virtual chimney'.

Shall contribute to Wikipedia on subjects within my knowledge; and happy to correspond with other Wikipedians. I live near Ballarat, Victoria, Australia and my email address is gwickau&bigpond.com. Geoffrey Wickhamnone 05:50, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Wonduhbread

Hey y'all. I'm a first time logger-inner, long time looker-upper. The two pages I've contributed to so far are Bill Nye and Wal-Mart. I don't know if that tells you anything about me. Anyways, I'm a Radio/TV/Film student at Northwestern and basically Wikipedia is becoming my Google.

wonduhbread 07:09, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

Signinstranger

I'm an editor/proofreader with 30-plus years of experience. As I've been browsing for some weeks now through page after page after page, I've cleaned up minor typos here and there. Among other (only minor) contributions, I added bonus tracks information to reissues of albums by The Byrds. I only just learned of this page.

new user

hi im new

Me

Hi Me DinoDam, wanna try and help on Wikiprojects like Dinosaurs.--DinoDam 21:32, 23 March 2006 (UTC)

The Unlucky Hedgehog

Hi I'm new and I've read a lot.

The Unlucky Hedgehog 01:13, 24 March 2006 (UTC)

Zeldafan11

Hi everybody! I love playing video games! My favorite game franchises are Zelda and Metroid. I have my own gaming boards at http://s14.invisionfree.com/The_Game_Place. I hope you join my website! I hope I can make Wikipedia better for others!

Hi

Hi, I'm Dinodam, just gonna help out.--DinoDam 07:22, 24 March 2006 (UTC)

Chebab

Hello! Having been editing minor things on wikipedia for a few weeks, I decided to create a user. I'm 17 years and from Sweden. I'm studying mainly social science in the "gymnasium". I hope I can contribute to this cool project in some way. -- Chebab 15:31, 24 March 2006 (UTC)

I'm a 59 year-old Vietnam veteran. I spent 20 months in a frontline combat unit, my MOS was medical specialist, medic. I was wounded three times. I came back home, was immediately sentenced to four years in prison for a drug and alcohol related string of armed robberies. I served 18 years in prison, on that original four years. I murdered two inmates while serving my time. Each one got me more time added on. Eventually I served 18 consecutive years, being released in 1986. I got off drugs, and alcohol, have been substance free since January 1, 1987. I'm married, published a book of my prison experience, REFLECTIONS ON THE WALL, ICAN Press 1994. For many years I lectured at San Diego State University, teaming with Dr. L. Paul Sutton of the Criminal Justice Department on books, and documentary movies. I retired, in 2000. I have since gone back to lecturing in CJ at ITT Tech, here in my home town, of San Diego. I'm married, and live in a suburb of San Diego.

I was born here, in 1946, my mother, a Hispanic, left us at age 8, and I was raised by my father, an Italian. I speak Spanish, French, Vietnamese, and Cambodian fluently. I also am conversation al in Japanese, Russian, and Italian, also have a working knowledge of Latin. I occasionally speak Greek as well, my ex-wife was Greek, I learned the language from her.

I basically go to meetings of 12-step groupls, don't get in anyone's way, and generally try and be an example of someone who was a REALLY bad guy, being a REALLY GOOD guy now. This is my goal, and I've managed over 20 years out of prison, and substance free living.

Michael W. Posey

My main areas of interest are essentially how our country has managed to degrade itself to the point we were at after Vietnam, the errors made, and my commentaries on matters of Sociological importance. I am a student of humanity, and as a convicted murderer, may have a greater appreciation of life, then you may think. I certainly know how easy it is to take it away from someone. So my observations tend to be gritty, no-nonsense, and pretty serious.

Michael W. Posey

The word "nigger" draws revulsion from anyone who hears it. It's too bad, because it isn't a slur, or anything bad. The word "nigger" is simply a description of "throwaway" people. People who have no value, no worth, and no one misses them when they're gone. There are niggers of all colors, and religions. The Palestineans are Arab niggers, because the other Arab countries don't care about them, and never tried to help them. They had no value.

Many White people are niggers too. They are people who society has let slip through the cracks, the chronically homeless, the mentally ill, the very sick, the old, the infirm. They are niggers by definition. Until someone has value, has worth, they are, basically a nigger. So if I call someone a nigger I'm simply saying, "you have no value and you are never going to be missed..." If people have a hard time with this, think about it, just for a second.

Hello!

Hi, my name is Sarah and I currently reside in the mid-Michigan area. However, as a child, I spent much of my time traveling and visiting other countries during my father's tour of duty with the US Army. My interests include European history, costuming, geneaology, and fine arts, as well as historical reinactment/recreation. My edits and posts tend to gravitate around these subjects.