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{{Short description|Jimbo Wales's Misplaced Pages user page, co-founder of Misplaced Pages}}
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== Welcome! == == Welcome! ==
Hi! I am Jimbo Wales, though I go with my real name “Jimmy” in real life.
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⚫ I was born on August 7, 1966, in ], ]. I ] ] on January 15, 2001. Since 2006, I have been the ] ] of the ], which ] and I set up on June&nbsp;20, 2003. In 2004, ] and I established ] (now ]), a completely separate organization unrelated to Misplaced Pages and the Wikimedia Foundation. Another independent project that I worked on was ], a collaborative news website. My most recent project was the launch of ], a ]. I am proud of having founded Misplaced Pages, and I am grateful for what it has offered to millions of people worldwide. I was inducted into the ] in 2013.
Hello! My name is ], and this is my ]. I go by "Jimmy" in real life, but often by "Jimbo" ]. People sometimes assume that "Jimmy" is only a ] for "James" but it's actually my full first name.


⚫ == You can edit this page! ==
⚫ I was born on August&nbsp;7, 1966, in ]. I ] ] on January 15, 2001. Since 2006, I have been the ] ] of the ], set up by ] and me on June 20, 2003. In 2004, Angela Beesley and I established ], a ] unrelated to Misplaced Pages and the Wikimedia Foundation. Another independent project I am working on is ]. I am proud of founding Misplaced Pages, and I am grateful for what it has offered to millions of people worldwide.
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⚫ I like to keep it a certain way (simple and free from complicated ], ], or excessive ]), but the thing is, ]. Yes, I do! I trust that you will add something here that would make me smile and inform me or many other individuals. But please, do not ], because it won't make the world any better, and you know that too, so please don't. Thank you for helping to keep Misplaced Pages clean.
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Really, you can! If you would like to, please feel free to do so. Make an ] – or even several! After all, that's ]!


⚫ ] monitor my user and user talk pages via a ], and I trust them to edit and remove errors or ]. This ''is'' a ] after all, so ] is welcome to edit! Misplaced Pages is a ], so it can always use more help. While vandalism is not appreciated and is sure to be promptly ], there is plenty of time to become a better ] who only contributes to the good of the platform!
⚫ I like to keep it a certain way (simple and free from complicated markup, ], or excessive ]), but the thing is, ]. Yes, really, I do! I trust that you will add something here that makes me really smile or that informs me or many others. But please, do not ] because it won't make the world any better, and you know that too, so please don't. Thank you for keeping Misplaced Pages clean.


⚫ Comments or questions about how this page currently looks should be kept on ], rather than on this page. Also, if you don't feel ] enough to edit this page directly or don't know whether the edit is ] and ], you can propose changes there instead.
⚫ ] monitor my user and user talk page via a ], and I trust them to edit and remove errors or ]. This ''is'' a ], so (apart from ] alterations and vandalism) anyone is welcome to edit! Misplaced Pages can always use more help; it is, after all, a permanent ].


⚫ You are welcome to make test edits in ] if you are logged in or ] if you are not logged in. Help us build the most comprehensive source of information on the ]!
⚫ Comments or questions about how this page currently looks should be kept on ], rather than on this page. Also if you don't feel ] enough to edit this page directly, you can propose changes there instead.

⚫ You can make test edits in your ] (or ] if not logged in).


== Contacting me == == Contacting me ==
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* '''Press inquiries:''' For inquiries strictly regarding Misplaced Pages or another Wikimedia project, you can e-mail me directly at {{no spam|jwales|wikia.com}}, or you can call the Foundation office and speak to our communications person, Heather, at +1&nbsp;(415)&nbsp;839‑6885. For inquiries about my personal views on some general topic, contact my assistant, Samantha, at {{no spam|press|wikia.com}}. She knows how to find me as quickly as possible. For inquiries about Wikia (a for-profit company completely separate from Wikimedia and Misplaced Pages, extending our social model to become "the rest of the library"), also contact Samantha at {{no spam|press|wikia.com}}.
⚫ * '''General Misplaced Pages questions:''' You will probably be satisfied by contacting the ] or the ].
⚫ * '''Learning about Misplaced Pages:''' If you want to learn more about Misplaced Pages, the best place to start is at ]. Some of the most helpful pages include ] and ]. These pages are designed to help any beginner to get oriented quickly and to get started here. Once there, you will find numerous links which will point you towards other articles, resources, and help documents which you may find helpful.
* '''Complaints:''' If you have a complaint, it's best to start with the ]. Ask a short, friendly question, and fellow Wikipedians will be happy to help. Contacting me directly with a complaint should be reserved for ''after'' you have exhausted all other possible remedies (see ]).


* '''Press inquiries:''' For inquiries regarding ] or another ], you can get in touch by emailing '''{{no spam|press|wikimedia.org}}'''. For inquiries about Wikia, now known as ], (a for-profit company completely separate from Wikimedia and Misplaced Pages, extending our social model to become "the rest of the library"), see the .
⚫ :If you have a complaint about article content, there are many avenues to pursue. The best and simplest way is to ]. You can also ] on the article's talk page about the issues you wish to address. Be sure that you are adding well-written text using legitimate information from credible, ]. If your change is reverted, ] on the talk page to get ]. That is how Misplaced Pages works.
⚫ * '''General Misplaced Pages questions:''' You will probably be satisfied by contacting the ] or the ]. Sometimes I respond to questions on ].

⚫ * '''Learning about Misplaced Pages:''' If you want to learn more about Misplaced Pages, the best place to start is at ]. Some of the most helpful pages include ] and ]. Those pages are designed to help any beginner get oriented quickly and get started here. Once there, you will find numerous links which will direct you towards other articles, resources, and help documents that you may find helpful.
⚫ * '''Other inquiries of any kind''' can be emailed to {{no spam|jwales|wikia.com}}.
⚫ * '''Complaints:''' If you have a complaint, it's best to start with the ]. Ask a short, friendly question, and fellow Wikipedians will be happy to help. Contacting me directly with a complaint should be reserved for ''after'' you have exhausted all other possible remedies (see ]). <br/>If you have a complaint about article content, there are many avenues to pursue. The best and simplest way is to ]. You can also ] on the article's ] about the issues you wish to address. Be sure that you are adding well-written text using legitimate information from credible, ]. If your change is ], please ] on the talk page to get ]. This is how Misplaced Pages works.
⚫ * '''Other inquiries of any kind:''' These can be emailed to '''{{no spam|jwales|wikia.com}}'''.


== See also == == See also ==
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⚫ * ] – The Misplaced Pages article about Jimmy Wales
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⚫ * ] – A Misplaced Pages article about Jimmy Wales.
⚫ * – Jimmy has answered hundreds of questions on ], many of which concern Misplaced Pages
* ] – A list of all the pages that begin with ''User:Jimbo Wales''.
* ] – Jimmy's personal contributions to the English Misplaced Pages. * ] – List of all the pages that begin with ''User:Jimbo Wales''
* ] - Information on the founding of the Misplaced Pages project and the early roles of its founding members. * ] – Jimmy's personal contributions to the English Misplaced Pages
* ] – Information on the founding of the Misplaced Pages project and the early roles of its founding members
* ] – Information on the basic style and grammar rules for Misplaced Pages
* ] – How to write and improve an article
* ] – List of general guidelines, apply common sense
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Jimbo Wales's Misplaced Pages user page, co-founder of Misplaced Pages

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Jimmy Wales
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NameJimmy Wales
Born (1966-08-07) August 7, 1966 (age 58)
Huntsville, Alabama, US
Current locationLondon, England
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Websitejimmywales.com
Emailjwales@wikia.com (Please read Contacting me first)
Facebookjimmywalesfans
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Instagramjimmywales1
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Welcome!

Hi! I am Jimbo Wales, though I go with my real name “Jimmy” in real life.

I was born on August 7, 1966, in Huntsville, Alabama. I co-founded Misplaced Pages on January 15, 2001. Since 2006, I have been the Chair Emeritus of the Wikimedia Foundation, which Larry Sanger and I set up on June 20, 2003. In 2004, Angela Beesley and I established Wikia (now Fandom), a completely separate organization unrelated to Misplaced Pages and the Wikimedia Foundation. Another independent project that I worked on was WikiTribune, a collaborative news website. My most recent project was the launch of WT Social, a social networking service. I am proud of having founded Misplaced Pages, and I am grateful for what it has offered to millions of people worldwide. I was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2013.

You can edit this page!

Misplaced Pages is yours, and I trust you.
Help stop paid advocacy editing now! Read more about this in the relevant terms of use section.
Don't be a vandal; be a contributor instead!

You can! If you would like to, please feel free to do so. You need to register for an account, hang around for a few days, and make some good edits to pages that are totally unprotected (which is most of them!). You'll be "autoconfirmed". Make an edit or two! After all, that's what Misplaced Pages is all about!

I like to keep it a certain way (simple and free from complicated markup, styles, or excessive templates), but the thing is, I trust you. Yes, I do! I trust that you will add something here that would make me smile and inform me or many other individuals. But please, do not vandalize, because it won't make the world any better, and you know that too, so please don't. Thank you for helping to keep Misplaced Pages clean.

About 4,000 Wikipedians monitor my user and user talk pages via a watchlist, and I trust them to edit and remove errors or attacks. This is a wiki after all, so anyone is welcome to edit! Misplaced Pages is a permanent work in progress, so it can always use more help. While vandalism is not appreciated and is sure to be promptly reverted, there is plenty of time to become a better Misplaced Pages editor who only contributes to the good of the platform!

Comments or questions about how this page currently looks should be kept on my talk page, rather than on this page. Also, if you don't feel bold enough to edit this page directly or don't know whether the edit is helpful and legal, you can propose changes there instead.

You are welcome to make test edits in your sandbox if you are logged in or the public sandbox if you are not logged in. Help us build the most comprehensive source of information on the Internet!

Contacting me

Guess who? It's me, Wales. Jimmy Wales, from 2004!
  • Press inquiries: For inquiries regarding Misplaced Pages or another Wikimedia project, you can get in touch by emailing press@wikimedia.org. For inquiries about Wikia, now known as Fandom, (a for-profit company completely separate from Wikimedia and Misplaced Pages, extending our social model to become "the rest of the library"), see the Fandom contact page.
  • General Misplaced Pages questions: You will probably be satisfied by contacting the help desk or the Teahouse. Sometimes I respond to questions on my talk page.
  • Learning about Misplaced Pages: If you want to learn more about Misplaced Pages, the best place to start is at Help:Contents. Some of the most helpful pages include Misplaced Pages:Tutorial and Misplaced Pages:Contributing to Misplaced Pages. Those pages are designed to help any beginner get oriented quickly and get started here. Once there, you will find numerous links which will direct you towards other articles, resources, and help documents that you may find helpful.
  • Complaints: If you have a complaint, it's best to start with the help desk. Ask a short, friendly question, and fellow Wikipedians will be happy to help. Contacting me directly with a complaint should be reserved for after you have exhausted all other possible remedies (see Misplaced Pages:Dispute resolution).
    If you have a complaint about article content, there are many avenues to pursue. The best and simplest way is to just fix it. You can also open a discussion on the article's talk page about the issues you wish to address. Be sure that you are adding well-written text using legitimate information from credible, reliable sources. If your change is reverted, please continue the discussion on the talk page to get consensus. This is how Misplaced Pages works.
  • Other inquiries of any kind: These can be emailed to jwales@wikia.com.

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