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My editing philosophy and the Credibility of Misplaced Pages
Statement
I base my editing philosophy on the basic premise that
Readers should not be misled when referring to what is supposed to be an accurate repository of knowledge (Misplaced Pages)
To that end, I would rather see something that is inaccurate removed rather than remain on the article page to confuse the innocent. (Looks like Jimbo agrees! )
Argument
The inherent weakness/strength of a Wiki is, of course, that anyone can contribute and edit/revert. However if any one can contribute, and the editors do not know whether the contribution is right or wrong, the article can remain visible for a long time steering readers in completely the wrong direction.
Since I have been editing Misplaced Pages, I have been truly horrified at the number of inaccuracies and sheer poor quality of writing on many subjects with which I am familiar. My purpose therfore is to try to correct those articles in the subject areas with which I am familiar so that readers like myself can have confidence in the accuracy of Misplaced Pages.
I'm sure I read somewhere on 'pedia that CREDIBILITY is (rightly) one of the main concerns of the organisers.
Statement of intent
I have to tell you that, certainly in the field of electrical, electronic engineering, Wikpedia is certainly NOT credible at the moment. I am prepared to, and already have started to, help correct that situation in those subject areas.
Written August? 2005
MY prizes
Blue_marble awarded to me by Dragons flightfor remembering earths gravity.
Slimey face symbols as used in my posts
- 8-| neutral
- 8-? quizzical
- 8-o surprised/sharp intake of breath
- 8-) satisfied/happy
- 8-)) very happy/laughing
- 8-() laughing
- 8-( unhappy
- 8-(( very unhappy
- 9-) joking (one eye winking)
- 9-| joking with straight face (sarcasm?)
- $:-( angry/frowning
- $$:-(£) really angry
- %-) only half awake/drunk/tipsy/couldnt care less
- |-) blind drunk
- |-| asleep (I wont be using this one very often!)
One page editor??
Unlike some others, I am not a One page editor:
A handy picture!
It's my parents fault that I am:
- Argumentative (I enjoy a good philosophical argument -even if I lose it, Ive learned something!!-its one of my hobbies and keeps the mind sharp!) Dad
- Contrary (like Mary)- Mum
- Forthright
- Individualistic (some people say awkward!) Dad
- Insistent
- Obdurate
- Outspoken seldom intentionally rude or offensive
- Orderly (usually)
- Organisational
- Perverse (not perverted) Mum
- Radical
- Stubborn (some people say awkward)- Mum
- Tactless Sorry about that- its not intentional
- Unconventional (some people say awkward!) Mum?
Why do people keep saying I'm an awkward b*****d? -- I cant think! Actually the correct word to describe me is OBSTINATE (its genetic)
You may use any of the above words to describe/criticise me in your posts and I wont take offence. I may, however, take offence if you use some other terms like troll and vandal etc. You may also suggest new words to be added to the list. (Keep them clean tho!)
I am a self declared:
- Pedant
- Perfectionist
- Exclusionist (not Deletionist to which I take exception)
- Immediatist it needs doing now - not next year!!
- Obsessionalist?
- Accurist (not a wrist watch nor to do with firearms)
Also, I sometimes like to wind people up! But it may not be obvious (even to me) that Im doing it!
Other attributes will be added as I think of them
Edit count
My article to article/article_talk edit ratio seems to be converging to 2:1. But not quite - I still seem to talk a lot. I dont know what that means!
Stats
I intend to stop at
7000edits8000edits9000edits10000edits -- Achieved 29 Jan 200611000edits -- Achieved 12 Feb 200612000edits -- Achieved 02 Mar 2006 (well I did have a Wiki break!)13000edits -- Whoops Ive gone over (18? March 2006)14000edits -- on or about 04 Apr 200615000edits -- on or about 27 Apr 200616000edits -- on or about 07 May 2006 117000edits -- Achieved on 19 May 200618000edits -- Achieved on 02 Jun 2006
19000??
(please.....please......WP, release your grip!!) Im trying to stop -honestly....
Aaarggh.. my watchlist is calling!!
Only one thing for it - take (another) Wiki break!
Ahh slowing down now!
- Well I thought Id make my 23,000th edit here. And here it is. Not much I know, but I need a rest 8-)
Strategy For Indenting Replies in Discussions
Under each new heading,
Originator =0:
respondent 1 =1:
respondent 2 =2:
etc.
Simple!--Light current 20:50, 15 October 2005 (UTC)
Yes my favored method, (altho' its not approved of (yet)) is for each respondent to keep the same number of indents under any new heading. Its then much easier to see whos talking and where! THis encourages users to start new hdgs which helps to break up the page and aid navigation.--Light current 05:59, 7 February 2006 (UTC)
Thank you
Here on WP, one can learn how to communicate civilly (but not necessarily lamely) with others whilst still having a good robust discussion/argument. That, maybe, will be one of Misplaced Pages's greatest lasting achievements.
I would like to thank everyone with whom I have had contact since I joined WP for broadening my mind and showing me how to conduct myself on this medium but Im still learning to avoid the bear traps!
Some of the articles I've started
- Capacitor analogy
- Gain compression
- Ivor Catt
- Relativistic electromagnetism
- Tap changer
- Partial discharge
Articles on which I have had substantial input and/or arguments
My Interests
Cutting out any nonsense / bullshit
Simple solutions to complex (engineering) problems:
Electronics/electrical engineering generally
High quality test equipment
Analogue electronics including: Clever little circuits, High speed circuits, precision measurements, oscilloscopes, RF systems (a bit),
Playing bass in a big bands and smaller jazz combos
Listening to Big Band Music and 'Modern'(Cool) Jazz
Learning to play an EUB. It comes on a stand I havent shown but its here
My sayings
Everything should be as simple as possible (but no simpler) 'Keep.It.Simple.Stupid'.
Awards
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For making Misplaced Pages a happier place, and gracefully putting up with my bad jokes, I, Rentwa, hereby award you The Barnstar of Good Humor. Congratulations! Rentwa 23:07, 1 September 2006 (UTC) ) |
Thank you so much User:Rentwa. I really appreciate your appreciation! I wish there were more like you!--Light current 23:12, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
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I award this award to Light Current for his lightning work on Wikiproject Electronics. --Davy Jones 08:00, 16 October 2005 (UTC) |
Well Thank you Davy for the Award! I'm sure I dont deserve it. But I'll try to live up to the ideals for which it was awarded.
| A Barnstar! | The Resilient Barnstar
For your resilience and good humor through your block. I've subsequently seen you contributing up a storm on the miscellaneous and science reference desks, which is just awesome. Best wishes and happy editing. ++Lar: t/c 18:40, 21 August 2006 (UTC) |
Hey thats fantastic Lar.(and totally unexpected of course) I really appreciate it and will treasure it always. I havent been so pleased since I got a personal message from Jimbo! Thanks!--Light current 18:43, 21 August 2006 (UTC) User:Light current/My Sandbox
Wiki Welcome
Welcome!
Hello, Light current, and welcome to Misplaced Pages. Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:
- The Five Pillars of Misplaced Pages
- How to edit a page
- Editing, policy, conduct, and structure tutorial
- Picture tutorial
- How to write a great article
- Naming conventions
- Manual of Style
- Merging, redirecting, and renaming pages
- If you're ready for the complete list of Misplaced Pages documentation, there's also Misplaced Pages:Topical index.
I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! By the way, please be sure to sign your name on Talk and vote pages using four tildes (~~~~) to produce your name and the current date, or three tildes (~~~) for just your name. If you have any questions, see the help pages, add a question to the village pump or ask me on my Talk page. Again, welcome! --Ragib 06:41, 1 August 2005 (UTC)
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