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≈19,000 edits since mid-2005
wiki philosophies and sociologies:
supporting: eventualism, inclusionism, mergism, dabbler, tri
considering harmful: immediatism, productive extremists
The greatest pleasure comes from watching the articles grow, over time. Everything else is peripheral.

This user resides in Canada,

reveres Calvin and Hobbes,

C&H

fears only the library,

JLB

is not an administrator (but appreciates the work they do),

tentatively recommends Ubuntu,

is grumpy without tea,

and attempts to not panic with a towel, a book, and a fish.

DON'T PANIC

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