Lightbreather

About Me

I am a retired computer systems programmer/analyst and graduate of the Cronkite School of Journalism.

This user is a member of
WikiProject Cleanup.

This user is a participant in WikiProject Women in Red (redlinks→blue)

This user participates in
WikiProject African Diaspora.

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This user is a native speaker of the English language.

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Este usuario puede contribuir con un nivel intermedio de español.

This user is a female contributor.

This user is married.

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This user has bipolar II disorder.

This user supports autism and asperger's awareness.

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This user has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.

This user once used DOS back in the day.

This user is a birder.

This user enjoys doing family history research for family and friends.

This user is a Liberal Christian.

This user respects the beliefs and religions of others.

Stuff I use

Template:Cite web - for web source citations.
Template:Cite news - for offline news (otherwise "Cite web").
Template:Cite book
Template:Cite journal
Table of all CS1 templates
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Policies, guidelines, and essays I like

Not including NPOV policy because it goes without saying that all here should edit with that ideal in mind.

Wikipedia:Civility policy - Don't let anyone convince you it's unimportant; don't let anyone bait you into being uncivil.
Wikipedia:Editing policy - Take away: It's all about collaborative editing.
Balance section of NPOV - one of the best, most succinct paragraphs on Wikipedia.
Due and undue weight section of NPOV - especially this:
Undue weight can be given in several ways, including but not limited to the depth of detail, the quantity of text, prominence of placement, the juxtaposition of statements, and the use of imagery.
Edit summary dos and don'ts section of the Civility policy - especially the personal stuff.
Wikipedia:No personal attacks policy.
Wikipedia:Polling is not a substitute for discussion essay - especially "Not-votes".
Wikipedia:Writing better articles essay - especially "Lead follows body".

Barnstars, etc.

The BLP Barnstar. For your tireless work on Robert Spitzer (political scientist) I am One of Many (talk) 19:08, 20 January 2014 (UTC)
I'd never heard of Wiki-Otters before. Hawkeye7 (talk) 08:39, 31 July 2014 (UTC)
Mind the Gap Award. For your contributions to the Gender Gap Task Force. Even though you are "missing in action" in the line of duty, your contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated. May there always be new editors who will pick up where you left off, and continue to make Wikipedia the kind of place your granddaughters can be proud of. —Neotarf (talk) 14:29, 10 November 2014 (UTC)
The Feminists Engage Wikipedia Award!. If Adrienne Wadewitz were here, she'd give you an award for all you have done! Djembayz (talk) 23:32, 10 November 2014 (UTC)
Thanks so much for standing up for me. I hope to become an editor that you are proud to have helped! Rationalobserver (talk) 00:46, 19 December 2014 (UTC)
The Feminism Barnstar. for thankless work on List of feminist comic books DOCUMENT★ERROR 04:04, 23 December 2014 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. For no particular reason... Also, I've added your name to the hosts whose names appear on HostBot invites, per your request at the lounge. Keep up the persistence, - J-Mo ^{Talk to Me} _{Email Me} 01:06, 13 January 2015 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence. For your outstanding work. Darknipples (talk) 06:37, 18 January 2015 (UTC)
The Civility Barnstar. Not for being civil, but for your actions to ensure others are. I'm deeply sorry for the flak people are throwing at you, and deeply grateful that, despite it, you're still doing your darndest to create an accepting and, frankly, humane, environment for contributors :). Ironholds (talk) 18:40, 25 January 2015 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar. For defending Wikipedia from those who have no commitment to the fourth pillar, TOU, and also from those who think their role is to cover for those who have no commitment to the fourth pillar, TOU. Others will be saved from dealing with such subversive elements because people like you did.OrangesRyellow (talk) 22:29, 25 January 2015 (UTC)
Un saluto. Good initiative Susanna Giaccai (talk) 17:46, 12 February 2015 (UTC)
The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. You are ever vigilant Darknipples (talk) 19:55, 6 March 2015 (UTC)