 | I used to be called Beeblebrox. I'm fine with it if anyone still calls me that, or Beebs, or whatever. |
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Meetups and conferences are kind of amazing. It's very cool to be able to put faces to so many of the names you've seen on the screen. If you can manage it, you should go to one.
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| Edits+Deleted | 107448 |
| Pages deleted | 13202 |
| Revisions deleted | 518 |
| Logs/Events deleted | 9 |
| Pages restored | 152 |
| Pages protected | 1154 |
| Pages unprotected | 49 |
| Protections modified | 152 |
| Users blocked | 6290 |
| Users reblocked | 525 |
| Users unblocked | 347 |
| User rights modified | 542 |
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- Enacting CSD T5 for unused template subpages
- Open letter re Wikimedia Foundation's potential disclosure of editors' personal information
- Extended-confirmed pending changes and preemptive protection in contentious topics
- Are portals encyclopedic; and appropriate redirect targets?
- Should recall petitions be limited to signatures only?
- The length of recall petitions
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| The Original Barnstar | ||
| For contributions in so many areas: reverting vandalism, welcoming new users, checking new articles, and in many other ways working to improve and maintain content. --TeaDrinker (talk) 03:16, 28 April 2009 (UTC) |
| The Original Barnstar | ||
| for being a nice guy and listening when noone else would |
| The Cleanup Barnstar | ||
| Thanks for fixing that infobox on Sand Mountain (Alabama). I always have trouble dealing with some of the technical stuff. Jojhutton (talk) 19:13, 28 May 2009 (UTC) |
| "Speedy" Award | ||
| In grateful acknowledgment of your consistently excellent work with speedy deletions. - Dank (push to talk) 03:14, 9 June 2009 (UTC) |
| On July 29, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shanta Creek fire, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
| The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar | |
| For your dedicated work on WP:RPP, I award you this shiny silver barnstar! Editors tend to take admins for granted, you can tag an article or report a vandal and trust that an admin will get to it, because there's always an admin ready to take care of the messes we make. I think this is especially true of you. A little insignificant Giving thanks to all that is me 19:14, 11 November 2009 (UTC) |
| The Editor's Barnstar | ||
| To Beeblebrox for his tireless defense of Wikipedia and its users against the powers of darkness - and a certain Disney-crazed vandal - it is my pleasure and honor to bestow an Editor's Barnstar award this day with all the privileges and honors therein. PMDrive1061 (talk) 02:16, 19 December 2009 (UTC) |
| On March 26, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
| The Admin's Barnstar | ||
| This is to say thanks for using your admin powers to block me and ignoring my request to be unblocked, you helped me make sure I got one of these and not one of these. It was very much appreciated. Smartse (talk) 20:56, 30 June 2010 (UTC) |
| The Original Barnstar | ||
| For your excellent closure of the discussion at Wikipedia talk:Articles for deletion/Relisting straw poll. Your close has, in my opinion, acknowledged all major arguments presented and provided a useful summary of the changes desired by the community. King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 07:19, 7 October 2010 (UTC) |
| On 19 October 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chionoecetes bairdi, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
| The Barnstar of Good Humor | ||
| Because this made my day! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 04:35, 22 January 2011 (UTC) |
| Your Opinion is More Important than You Think Barnstar | ||
| Your essay work at WP:ROPE has been one of my major influences for years, both on and off Wikipedia. Don't let a blocked sock let you think any differently, your essay matters. Tathar (talk) 22:20, 10 May 2011 (UTC) |
| On 15 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Randy Roth, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Randy Roth was convicted of faking a boating accident in order to cover up the murder of his fourth wife? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
| On 19 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Richard Laurence Marquette, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that serial killer Richard Laurence Marquette was the first person to be an eleventh name on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
| The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar | |
| Thank you for protecting the William Lane Craig page from unjustified removal of material. Maiorem (talk) 11:26, 27 September 2011 (UTC) |
| The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | |
| Thanks for saving the John Muir article by protecting it! Mrtoogood (talk) 03:29, 2 October 2011 (UTC) |
| On 7 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alaska Veterans Memorial, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Alaska Veterans Memorial honors all the main branches of the United States Armed Forces, as well as the Merchant Marine and the Alaska Territorial Guard? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alaska Veterans Memorial.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
| On 25 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kenai Peninsula Orchestra, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra premiered the work "An Alaskan Symphony," which was written specifically for them by composer Adrienne Albert? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kenai Peninsula Orchestra.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
The Alaskan Barnstar
Thank you for constantly helping me with articles on Alaskan Highways Awardgive, the editor with the msitaken name. 05:30, 25 April 2012 (UTC) |
| For being a badass | |
| Beeblebrox, you hardrocking admin, your company was appreciated. Keep on rocking in the free world. Drmies (talk) 19:03, 14 July 2012 (UTC) |
| The Admin's Barnstar | |
| I thereby award you with this Admin's Barnstar for closing discussions, that were listed at the Requests for closure subpage of the Administrator's noticeboard. Keep up the good work. Armbrust, B.Ed. WrestleMania XXVIII The Undertaker 20–0 21:51, 21 July 2012 (UTC) |
| The Admin's Barnstar | |
| For blocking You know who. Electric Catfish 11:25, 7 August 2012 (UTC) |
| The defender of freedom of expression on the internet barnstar | |
| I am awarding you this barnstar for your comment, "We can't led Assad decide who is allowed to edit here." Thank you Beeblebrox Ryan Vesey 03:57, 8 August 2012 (UTC) |
| The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | |
| Thank you Beeblebrox for reading the riot act over Talk:Crimean Karaites. As one who was trying to figure out what the problem was from WP:DRN I gave up about half way down. Hasteur (talk) 19:47, 14 September 2012 (UTC) |
| The Admin's Barnstar | |
| For dealing with User: Billiejeanthriller. I feel a bit dumb for not catching that hoax ;). Electric Catfish 00:27, 16 September 2012 (UTC) |
| The Admin's Barnstar | |
| From one admin to another for your tireless work on AN and other kinds of disputes and problematic areas. It ain't gone unnoticed. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 01:26, 22 September 2012 (UTC) |
| The Barnstar of Good Humor | |
| I larfed until I cried. My wife thought I was having a stroke. Thank you for brightening up my boring Wikipedia isolation here in this remote village in the jungle. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 05:07, 1 October 2012 (UTC) |
| The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | ||
| MOS Mess, October 2012. Amadscientist (talk) 04:13, 14 October 2012 (UTC) |
| The Too Hard Medal | ||
| Principal architect of Civility RFC |
Nobody Ent 22:36, 29 October 2012 (UTC)
| The Admin's Barnstar | |
| Nice close Beeblebrox, nice close. Drmies (talk) 18:50, 15 November 2012 (UTC) |
| The Surreal Barnstar | |
| Thank you very much for uploading the File:Alaskayukonbench.jpg image, it is very cool, knowing that you can be in Canada or United States at the same time. What a great upload! TBrandley 02:02, 18 November 2012 (UTC) |
| The Original Barnstar | ||
| Thanks for taking care of the mess at Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Hopiakuta/ ∴ (no small task!) meshach (talk) 03:20, 21 November 2012 (UTC) |
| The Barnstar of Good Humor | ||
| For those annoying small horizontal lines. KTC (talk) 22:18, 5 December 2012 (UTC) |
| The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | ||
| Thank you for showing everybody what courage looks like regarding the Cla68 outing incident. Thank you for following policy and doing what needed to be done. Binksternet (talk) 05:24, 1 March 2013 (UTC) |
| The Barnstar of Diplomacy | |
| Thanks for starting an RfC that needed to be started. Noleander (talk) 15:29, 15 March 2013 (UTC) |
| The Original Barnstar | ||
| Thanks for your work on Arbcom, which is a messy, acrimonious, time-draining, soul crushing job. I was one of your biggest detractors going in and one of your biggest fans going out. Although we might have differed on this specific or that, I appreciate your honesty and needed toughness on the committee and thank you for your service to The Project. Carrite (talk) 15:48, 31 January 2015 (UTC) |
| The Brilliant Idea Barnstar | |
| For starting this RfC. Perhaps you could consider starting a similar RfC for the reviewer right. Biblioworm 00:13, 2 February 2015 (UTC) |
| The Special Barnstar | |
| For the exceedingly helpful essay The unblockables. Pitke (talk) 13:57, 7 March 2015 (UTC) |
| The Photographer's Barnstar | |
| For providing an incredible image of Denali that represents both photographic skill and unbelievable lucky weather :) NorthBySouthBaranof (talk) 04:27, 10 December 2016 (UTC) |
On 1 July 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stormy Lake (Alaska), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Alaska's Stormy Lake had to be poisoned to remove invasive species not once but twice? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stormy Lake (Alaska). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Stormy Lake (Alaska)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
On 26 July 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Captain Cook State Recreation Area, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Alaska's Captain Cook State Recreation Area was a traditional salmon fishing spot for the Dena'ina people, before being used for commercial fishing? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Captain Cook State Recreation Area. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Captain Cook State Recreation Area), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
On 12 August 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wood-Tikchik State Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wood-Tikchik State Park, the largest state park in the United States, is sometimes staffed by a single ranger? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wood-Tikchik State Park. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wood-Tikchik State Park), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
| The Hard Worker's Barnstar | |
| Thanks for taking the time to process and close that long discussion at WP:AN. I'm sure it was not an enjoyable experience. Ivanvector (Talk/Edits) 22:44, 28 August 2018 (UTC) |
On 23 November 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the many lakes in the Nancy Lake State Recreation Area were created during the retreat of glaciers 9,000 years ago? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nancy Lake State Recreation Area. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
| The Barnstar of Integrity | ||
| Not just for the current nozzlery from the WMF, but for generally being one of Wikipedia's best for a long time. Reyk YO! 20:39, 28 June 2019 (UTC) |
| The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | |
| Thank you for everything. We are here for the mission. We are here our communities. We can, I believe, pull out of this! With respect... Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 21:02, 28 June 2019 (UTC) |
On 2 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Swan Lake fire, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the lightning-caused Swan Lake fire in Alaska has burned over 160,000 acres (65,000 ha) of wildland? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Swan Lake fire. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Swan Lake fire), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
| The Official Backpack of Economy Class | |
| 'Cause you need a new one, or at least a bigger one!
You're awesome, and don't let anyone tell you different, even that guy in that car in that place. Safe travels home! <3 Katietalk 23:17, 11 November 2019 (UTC) |
| The Admin's Barnstar | ||
| Thank you for considering others. — Ched (talk) 19:47, 15 July 2020 (UTC) |
On 26 November 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hidden Lake (Alaska), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that firefighters were able to save the campground at Alaska's Hidden Lake from the 2019 Swan Lake Fire by creating a back burn with driptorches? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hidden Lake (Alaska). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hidden Lake (Alaska)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
| The Barnstar of Good Humor | |
| THE PURGE! I found the way you closed the discussion of someone suggesting there be 1 day each year where vandalism is alright rather hilarious. WHen you put it that way, it certainly does seem like they were suggesting that lol ― Blaze The WolfTalkBlaze Wolf#6545 19:59, 14 December 2021 (UTC) |
| The Admin's Barnstar | |
| That was one of the most challenging threads I've seen on ANI and I think you did a commendable job at summarizing and closing. I especially appreciate the high-note in your final paragraph, thank you! Schazjmd (talk) 21:12, 15 May 2022 (UTC) |
| The Barnstar of Integrity | ||
| For this, amongst other reasons — Trey Maturin™ 16:45, 1 August 2023 (UTC) |
| The spoilsport's barnowl star | |
| Think you know it owl :) ——Serial Number 54129 13:39, 18 May 2024 (UTC) |