Blair P. Houghton wrote:
Jim Cecropia wrote:
I really don't think this is helpful. I sense
that Blair can be a
useful contributor to Wikipedia. He is new and can be engaged. I've
seen those more agreesive than he become valuabled members of the
community. I would like him to calm down and work with the community,
and also for the community to not go out of their way to bait him or
any other honest user.
One of my favorite parts of the whole debacle was when GeorgeStepanek
claimed I was a newbie. His account is dated December 10. Mine is
dated January 1, but if I look around I can find edits I made over a
year ago without having created a login.
In all fairness, how could George possibly know that?
Oh, and check through my contribution list. I'm
well-engaged, almost
whoring myself for barnstars, and not a little peeved that the people
railroading me didn't see what they were doing to my reputation.
Ignoring the implicit personal attack there, don't be pissed you haven't
got a barnstar. I've written two articles featured on the main page, and
several more that have been voted as featured articles (which makes them
eligible for featuring on the front page). I don't moan about a lack of
recognition. Keep up the good work you've been doing, though; some day,
our work will be acknowledged. Take pride in the fact you're
contributing to history, and write good articles anyway. Barnstars are
an important incentive for writing, but shouldn't consume you. Just
focus on doing a good job, and slowly acclaim will come to you. :-P
Best of luck,
John Lee
([[User:Johnleemk]])