Misplaced Pages

Revision as of 15:22, 18 June 2004

Hi, and welcome to Misplaced Pages! If you're new to our community, drop us a note here and tell us a little bit about yourself. Most importantly, we'd 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 Misplaced Pages. That makes it easier for us to help you get started editing. We'd also appreciate it if you told us how you found out about Misplaced Pages.

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Glen Davis

I find the Misplaced Pages pretty useful, so I felt as though I should give back. I have lots of interests, but my expertise lies in Pentecostalism, the Assemblies of God, and university Christian ministries such as Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and Campus Crusade for Christ. Glen Davis 00:13, Jun 1, 2004 (UTC)

Ramenkage

I'm a 10th-grade homeschooler from NJ. Misplaced Pages is extremely useful for my research assignments.

I just signed up to feel important. :D

Proud to be an American,
- Ramenkage Flag of the United States of America

DaveLewis

Hey, Im a student and over the last couple of weeks Ive been coming on here just browsing around and being totally impressed that this could all be done through people's hard work.

I'll only add stuff which I know is 100% correct and had a go earlier without joining. Since I added popex someone has already updated it. So impressed with this. Also sorry about the spelling mistakes, as i am most lazy.

Thats it for me really

thanks for reading DaveLewis 00:49, 1 Jun 2004 (UTC)

GPHemsley

Well, I'm not enirely new anymore (I've been here for a little while now) and I've already edited some, but I figured I'd post here.

GPHemsley
Gordon P. Hemsley
Long Beach, NY

GPHemsley 01:18, 1 Jun 2004 (UTC)

JustinW

Native of Muncie, Indiana, working in Chicago, just playing the never-ending game of keeping up to speed on Internet trends, communities, services, culture! I intend to work on a little watchlist for myself, and start out by keeping track of a small subset of the growth on here. If I notice inaccuracies, I'll try to fix. Eventually I may post a few of my own creations. I'm also thinking about the permanence of the User: pages... considering keeping my active internet-wide "profile" located on my Misplaced Pages user page.

Justin Walters 01:22, 1 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Icenine0

Hey everybody. 20 years old, I'm a computer science major and run a small business in Salt Lake City, UT. I'm absolutely fascinated by this site and consider it one of the world's greatest social experiments. Copyediting is my speciality -- keeps my English skills honed. :)

Thanks for reading and see you around!

--Icenine0 01:25, 1 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Tranceraph

I'm a 17-year-old writer, musician, artist and photographer from New York. Hoping that college will provide me real opportunities to do what I want to do rather than what some stupid teacher tells me to...

Just got started on Wiki, but it's really awesome. I wrote on Everything2 a bit but found it's just too informal and random to really be taken seriously, whereas this is clearly a real, professional undertaking. Your web design is beautiful, too!

I'm a huge music person, and listen to just about anything except for country and rap; favorite artists range from Tool & A Perfect Circle to Delerium, Enigma and Loreena McKennitt. I guarantee I can show you some incredible music you've never heard of... just drop me a line :)

I'm very fun to talk to and try my best to know as much as I can about everything... feel free to message me!

Alikhtarov

Wow, that's some cool project! I really like it. English happens not to be my native language (I'm Russian, but I live in Canada), so watch my edits closely :)

Well, see you around!

--Alikhtarov 03:05, 1 Jun 2004 (UTC)

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SousaFan88

John Philip Sousa rules! I love music, the military, cooking, movies.. Yes, all very different things. Most of my Misplaced Pages contributions are based on march music. I look forward to sharing my knowledge of marches as well as learn what I have no knowledge of yet. My goal is to enlighten this near-forgetten piece of American music. SousaFan88 03:43, 1 Jun 2004 (UTC)

DanaJohnson

I actually stuck a bunch of bio-type information on my 'user page'. I've used the Misplaced Pages as a resource for ages, and I've even done a little writing and editing at times, here and there, anonymously. Hi! Dana 04:58, Jun 1, 2004 (UTC)

Snathaidmhor

You know what they say about ideas: sometimes, an idea's time has come. I had been interested in creating a free, online, community-driven, informational and how-to Web site for more than 6 years; I should have started my project sooner. I found Misplaced Pages a couple of months ago and have been hooked ever since. I would love to see Misplaced Pages expand to include how-tos wherever possible. Misplaced Pages looks wonderful! I'm looking forward to working with others on this great project.

Welcome! Wikimedia already provides for howtos in the form of the Misplaced Pages sister project Wikibooks. Dori | Talk 03:05, Jun 2, 2004 (UTC)

Squash

I'm a new Misplaced Pages member. User:Squash

Just joining

Hi everyone,

I'm Colin. I'm 26, a Georgia State University undergrad majoring in Philosophy, minoring in History. I've also done a ton of work with computers, I have a bit of musical knowledge, and I suppose I know a bit about lots of other things. In my studies, I've found Misplaced Pages to be a fantastic resource. Occasionally I'll see something that needs to be fixed or added to, so I figured I'd come and help out.

--Colin Jaccino 23:38, Jun 2, 2004 (UTC)

Terrorgen

HI everyone... I am 16 this year and I am glad to share my knowledge here!

Terrorgen

Raphael

Hi. 172.193.227.146 04:18, 6 Jun 2004 (UTC)

New user

Hello! I love wikipedia and I finally decided to join because I think the Friends page needs more info (specifically plot synopsis).

Mimsie 17:42, 9 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Tiffer

Hello, I'm Antony Rawlinson - I wanted the user name 'Antony' but it was taken - Grrr!

I heard about Misplaced Pages through Esperanto: I had a visitor who is very active in the Esperanto language Wiki, who came to London for a Misplaced Pages conference!

Of course, he wanted to encourage the Misplaced Pages in Esperanto, but doesn't object to me taking part in the English language one. I've already contributed to the Esperanto and Aquatic Ape Theory articles. --Tiffer 21:33, 9 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Thanks to Jrdioko and Jwrosenzweig who welcomed me within 12 hours of my posting. It's great to have a sense of community among the users and contributors here! --Tiffer 09:11, 10 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Bernie Flint

I've used Misplaced Pages for a while, so I should have introduced myself before.

I am in my mid-thirties and live in south England and am a Company Director (software). I am a Chartered Accountant (UK similar to US CPA) and have a Masters degree in Earth Sciences (Oxford University). I have a passion for many things including archaeology, astronomy, history and natural history.

I hope to contribute more in the future.

AFool

I've been coming here for some time now to read about all kind of things. However, since i never felt that there was anything i could add i didnt bother to create an account. Today i found something, so here i am. I think wikipedia is fantastic, though i'd never have thought a site like this could work. For what its worth i salute all people who contribute to making it work!

AFool 03:03, 10 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Anti-Chen

I'm new, I like Misplaced Pages. I am, as my name suggests, Anti-Chen. See my newest edited article, Anti-Chen Movement.

badanedwa

my first edit was 2 months ago, but i forgot to post when it was suggested. primarily copyediting. i noticed that there was an encyclopedia which could use such assistance. Badanedwa 08:01, Jun 11, 2004 (UTC)

Kunta

HI EVERYBODY! This is a great idea, this encyclopedia! I am primarily interested in astronomy, physics and ancient history. But, for the beginning, I would extremely like to talk to people who started the serbian edition and help to organize it better. Kunta 13:52, 11 Jun 2004

Zaxxon

Hey all. I joined up recently after being totally impressed with how reliable an encyclopedia Misplaced Pages has become through the hard work of so many volunteers. Interests are Information Technology, American Football, and Computer Games; I'm also an editor by trade. If you have something in these areas that needs doing, drop me a line! Zaxxon 15:14, 11 Jun 2004 (UTC)

TheCustomOfLife

Hello, all! I joined this week and started work immediately on various soap opera articles. I'm living in Pensacola, Florida right now, but I'm going to be going off to Tampa, Florida in August; I'll be attending the University of South Florida. TheCustomOfLife 01:19, 12 Jun 2004 (UTC)

skellam

Hello everyone. I'm a Navy physician. I had stumbled across Nupedia a couple years ago but never really became interested in it. The concept of an open encyclopedia interests me and I'm impressed with how fast this project has taken off. I am interested in history, religion, and all things medical. Looking forward to helping out in any way I can. Skellam 05:39, 12 Jun 2004 (UTC)

James Cridland

Hello. I fell upon this page when looking for my current employer, and thought it looked fun. Hopefully have not screwed things up too much! --James Cridland 20:47, 12 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Kyle Hamilton

Hello everyone My name is Kyle Hamilton I am a student at Brooks Institute of Photography in Ventura, I study Film and have a strong IT backround.

Ramana Kumar

Hi there ! I've found links to Misplaced Pages on many sites, and sometimes just from a Google search and I have found it very useful and well-presented. I also have a particular affinity for all things GNU. My interests include music, science and informatics. I look forward to helping with this project in all the ways I can.
Xrchz 05:49, 14 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Carl Muckenhoupt

I've been correcting spelling and punctuation errors on the site for a while, so I figure I might as well sign up and be credited for it. I'm yet another IT worker based in New York. Carl Muckenhoupt 16:25, 14 Jun 2004 (UTC)

JL

I've taught Physics for several years in Singapore. My interest includes all things Physics, use of IT in pedagogy and learning and updating my website. I come across Misplaced Pages in the recent issue of TIMES. This is a fantastic international virtual collaborative project and really inspires me. Great job! JL 14:28, 15 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Tony Jonick

I'm a housedad, publisher, writer & technical illustrator. I heard an article about Misplaced Pages on NPR, and have found it useful. When I found a couple of niches where I knew I could add, I did so. I've lived an odd and varied life, and I'm sure bits of things I know will be useful to other people. It's a great place. TJ 19:27, 15 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Jenn Dolari

Found this place when Tualha added one of my comics (Closetspace) to the Wiki. I've been poking around here and there since, mostly ont he Star Trek pages, but just little bits everywhere since January. Got an account about a month ago, and have been pretty active since. My User page has a my "official bio," but I'm also an Internet Old Timer, with a love of video games, sci-fi, writing and illustrating, and men who aren't afraid to cry. :) Jenn Dolari 04:07, 16 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Targo

Hi all, I'm a 25 year old software engineer, originally from Estonia, currently living in Seattle. Interests cover mostly Mathematics, Computer Science and Geography.

Targo 04:10, 16 Jun 2004 (UTC)

= jew

hi --Jew 09:51, 16 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Tims

Hi, folks. My name is Tim. I'm 16 and I'm an aspiring scientist, a dissentious Catholic, and above all, an excellent cook. Not sure if I can contribute much to this already extensive virtual library of information, but I'll see what I can do. --Tims 12:26, 16 Jun 2004 {UTC}

Ben Cordes

Graduate student, bon vivant, and man-about-town looking to help out what seems to be a great cause. I'm really impressed with the sense of community that's developed around Misplaced Pages, and amazed at how well the Wiki metaphor just works. Keep up the good work, everybody!

Interests vary wildly, but my areas of "expertise" (if you can call them that) are computer architecture, computer engineering, and ultimate frisbee (and to a lesser extent, all those other sports too). I dabble in all kinds of stuff, though, and I don't mind doing a little dirty copyed work either. I've been here for a couple of weeks, and I've picked up a couple things off cleanup already. Looking forward to contributing more! -- Bcordes 17:35, Jun 16, 2004 (UTC)

Hi, My name is Matt and I'm a nursing student. I'm contributing to wikipedia as part of a study strategy (stuff you produce is remembered better than stuff you just read.) My current focus is on pharmacology.

Heegoop

Hello everyone I'm proud to be a part of the Wiki and I hope that my user and talk page is a success by giving out my interests, so farewell.

Brianjd

Misplaced Pages's a great site but is very inconsistent. I want to help improve it!!

Brianjd 06:57, 2004 Jun 17 (UTC)

Duja

Hi all, my name is Jugoslav Dujic and I'd like to do some, hopefully NPOV, contributions on (hot & disputable) subjects of Serbo-Croatian/Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian/Whatever (although my real-life interests lie in other places). Duja 15:22, 18 Jun 2004 (UTC)