User:Thingg

Hello and welcome to my user page.
I have been a member of Wikipedia since November 30, 2007 (though the records say December 1 because of time zone differences). I discovered Wikipedia in August of 2006 when its articles on pretty much every common noun started showing up in the top ten results on Google's search engine. At first, I didn't really edit much, though as time went on, I found myself correcting grammatical errors and such fairly regularly. I continued to use Wikipedia more and more until I decided to join the project.

Interests and favorite areas of Wikipedia

I am very interested in all forms of computer programming and I often use Wikipedia to find the definition of unfamiliar words and terms related to computing technology. In addition, I commonly visit pages relating to video games, astronomy, and science in general. As mentioned previously, I really enjoy computer programming, so if you need help with formatting or modifying a template, userbox, or another area that requires at least a moderate level of programming expertise, I am happy to help out.
When I'm not editing or participating in other areas of Wikipedia, I enjoy reading articles on topics that are not available in any other encyclopedia, such as Star Wars and Star Trek. Although much of my time here is spent on relatively few groups of pages, sometimes I like to just pick a random, slightly interesting link, go on to that article, read it, and repeat the process.

About Me

I was born and live in New York State and I think this is the best state in the U.S., regardless of what any Texans might say.
My interests include reading, computer and web programming and... well, I guess that's about the useful things I do.
In my spare time, I enjoy watching TV, playing video games (favorite game: Warhawk.), and playing sand-lot football. (even though I'm not very good at it.)
I also enjoy eating pizza, lasagna, ziti, (basically anything italian), and most junk food.
As to where I came up with my username: long, boring story...

Things that make me laugh

• This page and the people who wanted to keep it. Also, the 4^th and 10^th comments on whether to delete it or not.
• The way this user was banned.
• Hillary Clinton's secret alter ego [1]
• The real winner of the 2000 U.S. Presidential Election [2]
• This
• This all-powerful IP user (posted on an administrator's talk page)
• ummmm... [3] (to an admin with almost 11000 edits at the time)
• These edit summaries
• This warning and the fact that this page is still vandalized more than almost any page on Wikipedia.
• A very frank and concise opinion on a certain NHL team.
• Charles Manson's mother's problem that caused him to be what he was. [4]
• The evil side of yo-yos. [5]
• Eloquent statement of the positive side of vandalism. (yes, this was vandalism)
• Very subtly named sockpuppet account.
• *gasp* No way?! [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11],

[12], [13], [14], [15]

• Eerily accurate vandalism on my userpage.
• A little known fact about the history of the Euro as a food source.
• Recipe for Admiral Ackbar stew.
• The real reason people don't use the sandbox for test editing.
• Little known result of Gamal Abdel Nasser's death.
• How Sitting Bull got his name.
• The true origin of the Illiad.
• What the...?
• Yo ho ho! A pirate's life for me!
• My finest hour.
• An unexpected fire hazard
• How one food changed the course of history.
• Directions on how to play Xtreme Peanuts.
• One of George Washington's less-known military accomplishments.
• A shocking exposé on the actual identity of a certain U.S. Senator.
• He wasn't too far off...
• The best DYK nomination ever. (more on this page)
• A very cost-effective way to produce wood pulp.
• Two very little-known facts about house centipedes: (1) (2)

Links

Some of my contributions

Awards

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		The VG Barnstar
		For all the edits you have contributed to improving video game related articles. Silver Edge (talk) 17:28, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		For your :Things That Make Me laugh" section. THE KC (talk) 23:44, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		For all your work protecting Wikipedia from the vandals. You keep beating me to the punch! Keep up the good work! Tiddly-Tom 19:23, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		Aprils fools day was a blast. Loads of users lightened up to have good old fashion fun. I want to thank you for taking part in editing this page in particular and even though I may not know you, embrace the same talk pages, or even edit with you in the near future, I'd like to award you this Barnstar for making Wikipedia a fun environment in which to contribute. Until next year. :) SynergeticMaggot (talk) 13:22, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		... ... 21655 ωhατ δo γoυ ωαητ? 00:23, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

		The Original Barnstar
		For your anti vandalism work Phoenix-wiki 21:14, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		Thanks for your help fighting vandals on Tiger Droppings and for the work you've been doing all day to remove and warn vandals. GaryColemanFan (talk) 19:34, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

		The da Vinci Barnstar
		For always figuring out complicated wiki-code stuff that I can't... Rock on! xenocidic (talk) 20:06, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		For today's awesome vandal fighting work, I hereby give you this barnstar. Keep it up, dude! --SharkfaceT/C 23:00, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		For vandal fighting on difficult nights. Keep up the good work!Prashanthns (talk) 06:32, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

		The Working Man's Barnstar
		For general diligence...everywhere I look, there you are. Thanks! Isaacsf (talk) 00:36, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

		The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
		I, Persian Poet Gal, hereby award Thingg the Defender of the Wiki Barnstar putting countless vandals out of commission by reporting them to WP:AIV! ¤~Persian Poet Gal (talk) 19:58, 22 April 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		The amount of vandalism you revert is immense. Rarely do I face such competition from a non-Bot vandal fighter! Keep up the sterling work! ;-) Lradrama 17:01, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		I was looking through WP:AIV and I constantly saw your username and all the reports that you have made. I myself and other Wikipedia users are very grateful for your contributions. I, Staffwaterboy Talk Guestbook hereby award you this barnstar.

		The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
		I award this barnstar to you, Thingg, for all of the fine work you have done combating vandalism on Wikipedia. When you're on a roll, I can't block vandals fast enough to keep up with your reports. Keep up the good work! Toddst1 (talk) 00:13, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Diligence
		The Barnstar of Diligence is hereby awarded in recognition of extraordinary scrutiny, precision, and community service, especially in regard to dealing with vandalism. Awarded by PhilKnight (talk) 18:32, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		You've beaten me dozens of times in the last hour! Wow! Keep that rate up, seriously! Tuvok[T@lk/Improve] 19:06, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		I hereby award you this barnstar for your amazing vandal-reverting skills. I'm impressed, and you're one out of the best vandal-fighters I've ever seen! -- SchfiftyThree 18:54, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

		The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
		You're too often reverting vandalism quicker than me, I don't like it! Congratulations :P Regards, CycloneNimrod talk?contribs? 22:57, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

		The Barnstar of Good Humor
		For the good use of humor on my recent barnstar that you gave me, I hereby award you this barnstar! Razorflame 21:18, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		For your speedy and friendly assistance. Your work is deeply appreciated. Ecoleetage (talk) 23:54, 8 June 2008 (UTC)