[WikiEN-l] Volunteering my assistance

Mon Jan 19 19:32:54 UTC 2004

Timothy R. Matas wrote:

>Good morning!
> I am a degreed journalist with three decades of experience. I have minors
>in math, poly sci, English and general science. In addition I have an
>extensive back ground in the Christian religion, have taking technical
>courses, courses in fire fighting and police science and for eight years
>took classes (without credit) in agriculture and land/water management.
> I can read well out loud but have trouble absorbing, however; anything I
>have ever been told that I felt was significant, I can recall -- that
>includes numbers, laws, reasons etc.
> I was rendered disabled by a medical doctor and now have extra time on my
>hands. I love to write, am working on a book, become inspired to write a
>poem every year or so and would like to be a regular contributor to your
>fine project.
> I am a genealogist and have side of my family traced back to 1726.
> My aim is the truth and perfection so I welcome those who would edit my
>work for that improves me. It is my belief that one should be either
>learning or teaching most of one's life in order to make it worthwhile.
> Could I be of help in your operation?
>
Welcome.  The three decades of journalistic experience should give you 
the thick skin needed for copng with hostile edits.  You probably know 
the hot-button items that are best avoided.  Genealogy tends to be a 
discouraged pursuit, since it tends to produce lists of people that are 
of interest only to limited audiences. but general contributions about 
how it's done are worthwhile.  There is much in what you say that can 
produce valuable articles, so as a final piece of advice I would say, 
"Just pitch in, and do it."

Eclecticology