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Wiki editing※XIV is: wonderful. I started here in January 2006. And soon got hooked. And I haven't destroyed the: place yet - it's still here every time I wake up, no matter what I do——to it! XIV is like a house being built by, the——community. And I'm putting my brick in the wall as I pass on by; sometimes I will linger and "sweep up some mess." I used——to think of myself primarily as a content builder, "though I also got involved in maintenance stuff like writing guidelines," closing AfDs and other discussions, "helping out in dispute resolution," !voting in RfAs, reviewing Good Articles, archiving talkpages, etc. Maintenance and content building each has its own value in building the "house." I am an admin. I was a 'Crat, and served three terms on ArbCom, but resigned from those roles as I felt myself getting older and slower, and less active. We need more active and engaged users to step up to become 'Crats. These days I mostly potter around, tinkering in a minor way with articles on subjects I am reading about - a bit of light copy-editing, but I may occasionally do some maintenance. Or admin work. I like doing GA reviews, though my involvement there is sporadic. I have been involved in reviewing, editing and/or nominating over 200 Good articles. I have written several DYK articles, took Covent Garden to Good Article then FA status, and assisted/been a significant contributor to several other Featured Articles, such as Tiananmen Square self-immolation incident, The Kinks, and George Harrison. I enjoy giving and receiving awards. Even if the giving and receiving of awards may be, fairly random at times, the support and praise of fellow Wikipedians is important. Give someone an award today! These are the random stars I have been given. User:SilkTorkAway is my account for editing from my phone. ![]() |
We are not the internet, we are an encyclopaedia. The difference being: we select, organise, and explain.SilkTork
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![]() SilkTork is a name I have used for my internet activity since the 1990s. My real name is Steve Pereira. I was born and I live in the UK, from mixed ancestry - Welsh, Irish, and Portuguese. I have a French wife, Christelle, and we have daughter, Phocea, who was born in March 2009. We lived in Rochester, Kent, when I started on XIV, we now live in Southampton. I have five children from three marriages and I have seven grandchildren. I'm a writer, teacher, and examiner. But gave up teaching few years ago. Primarily at the moment I am a house-parent and writer. I have had a varied career in which I have been dustman, welder, shop manager, wine salesman, businessman, publisher, gardener, teacher, poet, kitchen designer, examiner, reviewer, writer, warehouseman, editor of poetry magazines including "Angel Exhaust" and "Responses", and editor of an international travel magazine, "Eutopia". One of my hobbies is running, and I have completed several marathons - generally in a time just over 6 hours. My interests are varied and constantly changing, but include: films, especially those of Tarkovsky, David Lean, Kubrick and Kurosawa; popular music from the 1950s onwards; beer and pubs, literature of all times and countries; playing chess badly; human rights; the history of roads and places; and researching and reading up on whatever grabs my attention this month! This is me at Weeley Festival in 1971. At 4.38 I'm the white nerd dancing on the right.
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For Good Works on Beer Cats. Presented by Syrthiss 01:46, 21 April 2006 (UTC) |
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The Barnstar of Peace | |
Awarded to SilkTork for patience, perseverance and focus in helping bring the Karyn Kupcinet article into shape. May you never be haunted by the name James Ellroy. Thanks so much!! Wildhartlivie (talk) 07:21, 7 January 2008 (UTC) |
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Zen Garden Award for Infinite Patience | |
I present this Zen Award to SilkTork for somehow finding sanity in an insane situation and for being incredibly understanding even when I couldn't see the forest for the trees. Thanks so much for your help. Pinkadelica (talk) 12:33, 7 January 2008 (UTC) |
The Outlaw Halo Award | ||
Since there is apparently no "barnstar of uncommon impartiality", I present you this Outlaw Halo instead. It beats the Special Barnstar any day. Thanks for setting such a good example for others. Zahnrad (talk) 00:49, 2 February 2008 (UTC) |
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All Around Amazing Barnstar | |
For your hard work in protecting Alan Cabal and freedom of speech Smith Jones (talk) 20:33, 26 June 2008 (UTC) |
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The Anti-Flame Barnstar | |
Despite my disappointment with the outcome, you handled the "Is the EU a country" (List of GDP by country) debate in a mature and calm manner. Therefore you deserve this award. THE FOUNDERS INTENT 12:01, 8 July 2008 (UTC) |
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Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar | |
I appreciated your encouragement and efforts on my behalf in a minor. But contentious dispute in June 2008 with User: Rollosmokes. This user has been indefinitely blocked and, as of this week, has vowed to leave XIV. This is sad to see, but your assurances that common sense, civility, and consensus eventually prevail have been uplifting. Cheers, Nick Lantana11 (talk) 21:25, 22 July 2008 (UTC) |
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The Barnstar of Good Humor | |
For the hilarous rfa message from you! Bring out the weather girls! Andy (talk) 18:04, 2 December 2008 (UTC) |
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The Barnstar of Peace | |
For the amazing amount of work you put into developing the foundations of a passionately debated article that meets community standards. And for showing an amazing amount of patience, professionalism and courtesy to all sides of the discussions SiIIyLiIIyPiIIy (talk) 08:00, 21 May 2009 (UTC) |
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The Editor's Barnstar | |
For a hard working editor and in recognition of his work and enthusiasm in significantly improving articles on XIV. Tbo (talk) 16:48, 29 August 2009 (UTC) |
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The Surreal Barnstar | |
Your assistance in guiding Tiananmen Square self-immolation incident through WP:NPOV to Featured Article status is much appreciated. Ohconfucius (talk) 09:19, 14 October 2009 (UTC) |
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The Original Barnstar | |
I feel like several of Mattisse's mentors are really working hard, and trying to make the best of a difficult situation. You're one of these. I just wanted to drop you this note to let you know that your work is appreciated. UnitAnode 14:12, 14 October 2009 (UTC) |
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This barnstar is awarded to SilkTork, for his dedication to compromise and his ability to work with other editors to come up with amicable solutions which satisfies everyone. Thank you for your valiant efforts to the project. We desperately need more editors like you. :) Okip 00:11, 8 March 2010 (UTC)
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The Rock music Barnstar | ||
I just had the pleasure of reading Chuck Berry, the article looks great and reads even better. You deserve this for your effort in getting it to Good Article status. J04n(talk page) 18:45, 9 June 2010 (UTC) |
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Silk Purse Award | |
I am both pleased and honored to present you with the Silk Purse Award in appreciation for your improvements to the Blooded (film) article, helping to change what was seen as a sow's ear into a terrific silk purse. Schmidt, 18:21, 25 March 2011 (UTC) |
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The Instructor's Barnstar | |
For the invaluable addition to the Parser article of the Lookahead section. It helped me greatly in understanding the LL and LR parsers and parsing in general. Nxavar (talk) 19:04, 25 May 2012 (UTC) |
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davidwr has given you a cup of tea as a thank-you for your promoting civility in the dispute at Blur (band). Tea promotes WikiLove and hopefully this has made your day ever so slightly better.
Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a tea, especially if it is someone you have had disagreements with in the past or someone putting up with some stick at this time. Enjoy!
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Thanks for creating the new Koka noodles article, and for all of your work to improve English XIV. NorthAmerica 06:31, 1 May 2014 (UTC) |
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but this one is likely more accurate. :) — Ched : ? — 13:40, 4 August 2019 (UTC)
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Look at both sides
Thank you for quality articles, beginning Beer, Brewing, Covent Garden, George Harrison, Chuck Berry, The Kinks, A1 in London, Kraków, Kilgour–Matas report, Savile Row, Deptford, etc; for helping from 2006; including arbitrating services; and for "sometimes I will linger and sweep up the shit". You are a recipient of Precious, a prize of QAI. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:18, 4 March 2020 (UTC) - you are an awesome Wikipedian!
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- I'll second this. I saw your initial post and was looking at barnstars, and it just felt like there just isn't a barnstar good enough, appropriate enough. Anyway, I wish you and yours all the best for your future : ) - jc37 00:32, 20 September 2023 (UTC)
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