Hello, I'm Delwaretalkman, a Wikipedia editor since 2011 (though with a new account now). Feel free to leave me a message!
About me
editI've been editing Wikipedia on and off since 2011. Unfortunately, I couldn't recover my old account, so I've started fresh with this one. I'm passionate about contributing to the world's knowledge and enjoy the collaborative nature of Wikipedia.
Random facts and hobbies
edit- Competitive yo-yo enthusiast - I've won three regional championships!
- Amateur mycologist - I can identify over 200 species of mushrooms
- Fluent in Esperanto - Mi amas ĉi tiun lingvon!
- Collect vintage typewriters - My oldest is from 1897
- Avid birdwatcher - I've spotted 412 species in my lifetime
- Juggle while unicycling - It's harder than it looks!
- Rubik's Cube solver - My best time is 17.3 seconds
- Bee keeper - I maintain three hives in my backyard
- Origami master - I once folded a life-size paper elephant
- Competitive tea taster - Yes, it's a real thing!
- Amateur radio operator - Call sign KD3LTA
- Pinball wizard - I own 12 vintage machines
- Cultivate bonsai trees - My oldest is 75 years old
- Collect vintage board games - I have over 500 in my collection
- Competitive whistler - I placed 3rd in the International Whistlers Convention
- Build intricate domino setups - My largest used 28,000 dominoes
- Proficient in Morse code - I practice daily
- Extreme ironing enthusiast - I've ironed on top of Mount Kilimanjaro!
- Collect antique globes - My oldest dates back to 1745
- Amateur astronomer - I've discovered three minor planets
- Competitive punner - I've won several local pun competitions
- Build elaborate sandcastles - I once spent 72 hours on a single castle
- Expert in obscure sports - Ask me anything about sepak takraw or kabaddi!
- Collect vintage soda bottles - I have over 1,000 unique bottles
- Amateur ventriloquist - I perform at children's birthday parties
- Cultivate carnivorous plants - My Venus flytraps are award-winning
- Expert on flags - I can identify all 195 national flags in under 5 minutes
- Competitive speed-reader - I can read over 1,000 words per minute with 80% comprehension
- Build miniature railways - My basement is a wonderland of tiny trains
Editing interests
edit- Delaware history and culture
- Obscure sports and games
- Mycology and fungi
- Linguistics and constructed languages
- Vintage technology
- Ornithology
- Circus arts and street performance
Editing philosophy
editI strive for neutrality and accuracy in all my edits. I believe in the power of collaboration and always aim to work constructively with other editors. I'm always open to feedback and discussion!
Fun fact
editI once edited Wikipedia for 24 hours straight as part of a charity event. I made over 500 edits and consumed 17 cups of coffee!
Awards and barnstars
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The Original Barnstar | For tireless contributions to articles about Delaware history |
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The Diligence Barnstar | For meticulous work on fungi taxonomy articles |
Current projects
edit- Expanding articles about lesser-known Delaware historical figures
- Improving the quality and coverage of articles related to mycology
- Creating and expanding articles about obscure sports and games
- Wikifying articles about vintage typewriters and their history
Feel free to join me in any of these endeavors!
Leave a message
editFeel free to leave me a message below. I'll do my best to respond within 24 hours!