For several years now I have found several useful facts from Wikipedia. As a result I decided that I should help edit it. My name is White Shadows. I have been active on Wikipedia since the day I joined, July 21, 2009. Since then I have been trusted with Rollback and Autoreviewer. I enjoy editing on historical warfare, specifically, the World Wars (the Eastern Front and the Battle of France), the Franco-Prussian War and the American Civil War. When I began editing on Wikipedia, my main worry was Coldplay-related articles. While I am still very much involved in them, I have now branched out to other sections, joining WikiProject Military History and WikiProject Ships. I'm a dedicated vandal fighter as well. I'm also fairly active over at the DYK. Nominating articles and reviewing other nominations.
WikiProject Military History
Mostly active in articles dealing with the Second World War.
One of the largest contributors to World War II. Helped promote it to a Good Article.
Major contributor to Battle of Belgium. Helped promote it to a Good Article.
WikiProject Ships
Active contributor to World War I and World War II German U-boat articles.
This is for the work you do to the various Wikiprojects you are involved in, which nobody really seems to recognize, for mastering the ridiculously complicated art of uploading images, and for being an expert on Coldplay. Hell, you're not actively destroying WP are you? That almost deserves a BS in its own right, Lord Spongefrog,(I am the Czar of all Russias!) 15:10, 12 September 2009 (UTC)
for saveing me during that big misunderstanding--Orangesodakid 17:59, 22 October 2009 (UTC)
Anti-Vandalism Barnstar!
For all your hard work fighting vandals, I award you the Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. Enjoy! --[midnight comet][contribs] 02:01, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
The Socratic Barnstar
You never cease to impress me with your well thought-out arguments, which show a great deal of clue for a relatively new user. In particularly, your edit to Katerenka's RfA showed you aren't afraid to be bold, even at an RfA. I wish I could do that. If I did something like that, I'd probably end up retracting it and apologising if I've caused offence :). Keep it up. You're making progress, and you'll be an admin yourself someday, Lord Spongefrog,(I am the Czar of all Russias!) 18:35, 25 October 2009 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
making my user page look super special awesome.regards--Orangesodakid 01:18, 14 November 2009 (UTC)
The Purple Star
For all your good contributions to Wikipedia. If only more people knew better than to bite such a user as you.--TwilightHelryx 17:45, 23 November 2009 (UTC)
The Userpage Shield
Placed here to recognize work done protecting User talk:tide rolls. Many thanks. Tiderolls 00:51, 26 November 2009 (UTC)
The Resilient Barnstar
For being able to take all the criticism you had in the past, and using it to grow. I think you have improved quite a bit over the past few weeks. :) You deserve this barnstar. Cheers! :) --Meaghanthe vanilla twilight 02:12, 1 December 2009 (UTC)
I seem to recall you got one of these already, but that was quite a while ago :P Good job finally getting that GA done! Nikkimaria (talk) 04:54, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
The Submarine Barnstar
(Just pretend that's a blueprint for a Submarine) For finding a niché in Wikipedia and working prolifically to improve it; then getting countless DYK's/GA's in a relatively short period of time, Lord Spongefrog,(I am Czar of all Russias!) 21:16, 5 April 2010 (UTC)
The Resilient Barnstar
For going with your gut feeling and for having the bollocks to defend it, I award you this barnstar! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:59, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
Wow, I'm impressed with the amount of DYKs you have (20+!) and all your GAs! You have improved a lot since when you've started. Keep up the amazing work! --Meaghan:) ≈ 01:51, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
The Epic Barnstar
The Epic Barnstar may be awarded to an editor who makes particularly fine History and Events- related contributions. I, Quinxorin, hereby present this barnstar to White Shadows for all his edits on military history. Quinxorin (talk) 01:02, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
The Helping Hand Barnstar
The theme of this barney doesn't really fit the ocassion, but I'd like to thank you for helping out on the topics that I was working on during my trip. Thank you endlessly. Buggie111 (talk) 03:02, 26 July 2010 (UTC)
The World War Barnstar
To White Shadows for your many Outstanding Contributions to military history on Wikipedia. Well done. Malke 2010 (talk) 19:20, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
Awards
The "'Random idiot user who Spongefrog doesn't hate for some reason' of the 2½-day period" Award
For your friendliness, usefulness, contributions, existence, and not being an idiot, I award you with this, soon to be prestigious, award: The "RIUWSDHFSROT2½DP" Award.
Red Star
Congratulations, White Shadows! It's my pleasure to award you November 6, 2009's Red Star for being hard working, kind to others, and for being an excellent user in general. A record of this award will always be kept at User:Meaghan/Shining Stars. Enjoy! Meaghanguess who :) 00:02, 6 November 2009 (UTC)
You could also receive the next higher up award, the Orange Star!
Repeat Red Star
Congratulations, White Shadows! The first nine Red Stars of each cycle will consist of repeats from the previous cycle. The repeats will be users who did not receive the Orange Star. It's my pleasure to give you another shot at receiving the Orange Star today, on December 9, 2009! Keep up the great work! A record of this award will always be kept at User:Meaghan/Shining Stars. Enjoy! Meaghanthe vanilla twilight 00:03, 9 December 2009 (UTC)
Orange Star
Congratulations, White Shadows! Within the past three days, you received the Red Star for being hard working, kind to others, and for being an excellent user in general. You've now been chosen to receive the next higher up award, the Orange Star. A record of this award will always be kept at User:Meaghan/Shining Stars. Enjoy! Meaghanthe vanilla twilight 00:04, 10 December 2009 (UTC)
You could also receive the next higher up award, the Yellow Star!
User:White Shadows has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian,
and therefore, I've officially declared today as White Shadows' day!
For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian,
enjoy being the Star of the day, dear White Shadows!
White Shadows has been identified as an Awesome Wikipedian, so I've officially declared today as White Shadows's Day! For being a great person and awesome Wikipedian, enjoy being the star of the day, White Shadows!
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