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17:08, 20 June 2011 (UTC) (Forgot to sign!)
John Eight Thirty-two ( talk) 17:31, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
Hi,
I realise your suggestion over at
Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Ships wasn't completely successful, but please don't be put off - if you're willing to take time to scrutinise sources, and if you discuss things with others, then you're exactly the kind of contributor that wikiprojects need, and you could make some really positive changes. I hope you stick around.
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11:36, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
Robbie (aka John 8:32) John Eight Thirty-two ( talk) 17:31, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
Hi John,
I hope you weren't too discouraged by your recent experience at Wikiproject Ships. Wikipedia can be a rather daunting place to a new editor, and it is easy for more established editors to be unintentionally a little hasty and blunt about what is expected here. For my part, I was very lucky that the first project I joined when I first began editing Wikipedia (over at WikiProject Gastropods), has some very patient, polite and kind users who took the time to explain to me very carefully when I jumped in and re-edited all the articles they had been working hard on incorrectly! In hindsight, it was very important that I had that reception, as my continued presence here was in no small part due to them, particularly one very polite and helpful person there. Once one gets the hang of editing here, it is relatively painless and very addictive, so if you do still have an interest please do stick around. You can ask me anytime for help, or if you have a question and I will do my best to guide you through. Also, for general reading and operations here at Wikipedia, take a look at some of the links on my userpage, (in the 'Tools/Links' box on the right, and at the bottom of the page), I have collected links to useful articles on Wikipedia policy and procedures. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but with a little time editing becomes a breeze. Best wishes, Antarctic-adventurer (talk) 08:47, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
Welcome!
Hello, John Eight Thirty-two, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:
I hope you enjoy editing here and being a
Wikipedian! Please
sign your messages on
discussion pages using four
tildes (~~~~); this will automatically insert your username and the date. If you need help, check out
Wikipedia:Questions, ask me on my talk page, or ask your question on this page and then place {{help me}}
before the question. Again, welcome!
Bielle (
talk)
17:08, 20 June 2011 (UTC) (Forgot to sign!)
John Eight Thirty-two ( talk) 17:31, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
Hi,
I realise your suggestion over at
Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Ships wasn't completely successful, but please don't be put off - if you're willing to take time to scrutinise sources, and if you discuss things with others, then you're exactly the kind of contributor that wikiprojects need, and you could make some really positive changes. I hope you stick around.
bobrayner (
talk)
11:36, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
Robbie (aka John 8:32) John Eight Thirty-two ( talk) 17:31, 28 June 2011 (UTC)
Hi John,
I hope you weren't too discouraged by your recent experience at Wikiproject Ships. Wikipedia can be a rather daunting place to a new editor, and it is easy for more established editors to be unintentionally a little hasty and blunt about what is expected here. For my part, I was very lucky that the first project I joined when I first began editing Wikipedia (over at WikiProject Gastropods), has some very patient, polite and kind users who took the time to explain to me very carefully when I jumped in and re-edited all the articles they had been working hard on incorrectly! In hindsight, it was very important that I had that reception, as my continued presence here was in no small part due to them, particularly one very polite and helpful person there. Once one gets the hang of editing here, it is relatively painless and very addictive, so if you do still have an interest please do stick around. You can ask me anytime for help, or if you have a question and I will do my best to guide you through. Also, for general reading and operations here at Wikipedia, take a look at some of the links on my userpage, (in the 'Tools/Links' box on the right, and at the bottom of the page), I have collected links to useful articles on Wikipedia policy and procedures. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but with a little time editing becomes a breeze. Best wishes, Antarctic-adventurer (talk) 08:47, 2 July 2011 (UTC)