User talk:Beatgr
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Beatgr is taking a long wikibreak and will be back on Wikipedia when the furor of my work schedule has subsided. |
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[edit] Welcome
Hello Beatgr and welcome to Wikipedia! I'm glad you've chosen to join us. This is a great project with lots of dedicated people, which might seem intimidating at times, but don't let anything discourage you. Be bold!, explore, and contribute. If you want to learn more,
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- Wikipedia:Bootcamp teaches you the basics quickly,
- Wikipedia:Tutorial is more in-depth, and
- Wikipedia:Topical index is exhaustive.
The following links might also come in handy:
Float around for awhile until you find something that tickles your fancy. One easy way to do this is to hit the random page button in the navigation bar to the left. You can write new articles, add to existing ones, or edit any and all pages that appear. There are also many great committees and groups that focus on particular jobs. My personal favorite stomping grounds are Wikipedia:Translation into English and Wikipedia:Cleanup for sloppy articles, but they may not interest you. Finally, the Wikimedia Foundation has several other wiki projects that you might enjoy more, but Wikipedia is the most popular by far.
There are a few crucial points to keep in mind when editing. Be civil with users, strive to maintain a neutral point of view, and show good etiquette like signing your comments with four tildas like this: ~~~~ If you have any more questions, always feel free to ask me anything on my talk page or ask the true experts at Wikipedia:Help desk. Again, welcome! Draeco 21:48, 26 November 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Wikipedia notes
After 3 or 4 WikiBots that seem to have a mind of their own -- of both writing "new versions of history" and censorship of ideas of the "bots" creator -- User:Carnildo being the most noticable. Now an adminsitrator and is now against censorship (what a change in attitude). This web article by Larry Sanger, one of the Wikipedia co-founders, Wikipedia credibility & management problems-- summarizes the current problems very well. Some respectable institutions have informed students -- they now discourage Wikipedia for source material.
I am reducing my volunteer contributions and time to Wikipedia. My limited time can be better spent with more rewarding projects and initatives. Too bad, seems like a nice idea - but Wikipedia is attracting too many "Spin Control" editors - and will not receive my financial support. g. beat 16:12, 8 April 2006 (UTC)
Sadly, some the best people (and contributors) -- Draeco being one -- have also left, taken a long break or reduced their contributions. g. beat 02:28, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Illinois State Routes WikiProject created!
Hello! I just wanted to let you know that I've created Wikipedia:WikiProject Illinois State Routes so that all Illinois state route articles can be standardized. Let me know what you think on its talk page. Thanks! —Rob (talk) 18:25, 21 March 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Final state highway naming conventions debate
Beatgr, your participation is welcome in the Wikipedia:State route naming conventions poll. Please give your input as to the process by 23:59 UTC on August 8. Regards, physicq210 02:12, 6 August 2006 (UTC)
- Issue debated and vote resolved -- now archived. 30 October 2006
[edit] While I was gone
I have been on extended break from Wikipedia since October 2006. This is my first visit back in a few months. I appears that a Wikipedia editor Oden had made comments and notices about images uploaded over 12 months ago for various articles that I originally wrote. Since I was on extended "break" for past five months -- due to work and holidays, I did not see these messages. I removed his comments, since he has now "left Wikipedia' permanently as an editor (I don't know why, don't care). I can find few articles that he actually researched and wrote. Beatgr 19:10, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] USRD Newsletter - Issue 2
- Want to help on next month's newsletter? Don't want to receive these in future? Don't want it subst'd next time? – It's all here. TMF Let's Go Mets - Stats 20:17, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] USRD Newsletter - Issue 3
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[edit] Active user verification
Hello, Beatgr. Due to the high number of inactive users at WP:USRD, we are asking that you verify that you are still an active contributor of the project. To do so, please add an asterisk (*) after your name on Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Roads/Newsletter/List. Users without one by the next issue in 2 weeks will be removed off the list and off the respective road projects as well. If you have any questions, please contact me on my talk page. Thanks. TMF Let's Go Mets - Stats 20:18, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
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- Want to help on next month's newsletter? Don't want to receive these in future? Don't want it subst'd next time? – It's all here. — --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 22:16, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
