Who am I?
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 | This user is a gentleman who strives to inspire. |
 | This user has been on Wikipedia for 20 years, 1 month and 5 days. |
 | This user has been an admin for 14 years, 7 months and 2 days. |
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This editor thinks Wikipedia should readily allow copyrighted images and supports fair use. We should teach and not let copyright stop learning.
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I first started editing on 29 May 2003 (on a dynamic university IP), when most articles were a few unreferenced lines, and most links were red. I was pulled in because I enjoyed adding content and seeing the links turn blue. There were only about 800 active editors on English WP. I remember when it hit mind-boggling 200.000 articles, and I doubted it would get much bigger. I got an account in January 2004 and soon became an admin, due to my prolific article writing and troll-fighting. But I got extremely tired of the trolls (there were more of them back then) and left late 2005.
I could not stay away so in 2006 I started this account and in 2008, I was again made an admin. Wikipedia has changed a lot during these years. In spite of the larger population of trolls back in 2005, I miss how much smaller it was and in retrospect the atmosphere was more relaxed, and ... convivial. Wikipedia has grown bigger than I could ever have imagined, and so important, but we have lost things in the process. Still, I am very fond of Wikipedia, and although I may not log in for long periods, not a day has passed without me browsing it.
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Awards
The Original Barnstar
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The Original Barnstar
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I would give you a boar's head but as there is none please accept this barnstar for your inspiring work on Beowulf grendelsmother 14:46, 25 September 2006 (UTC)
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The Working Man's Barnstar
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I bestow this award upon you for your patience in dealing with the uncivil and those who make unreasonable demands which they are too lazy to fulfill. WeniWidiWiki 18:31, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
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Exceptional newcomer
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To Berig, for his amazing work on Norse and Scandinavian subjects, I, R.D.H. (Ghost In The Machine), do hereby award this token of esteem. Given this 11th day of December 2006
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Thor's Hammer
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To aid in smashing the bonds of ignorance regarding Norse culture and literature (and the skulls of the uncivil), I award you this Hammer of Thor. Briangotts (Talk) (Contrib) 03:30, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
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The Black Cross of St. Declan
You, Berig, are awarded the Black Cross of St. Declan for going medieval on our asses with your excellent work on articles of Dark Ages and Middle Ages interest. De réir a chéile a thógtar na caisleáin - "It takes time to build castles" Ciarán of Clonmacnoise 05:27, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
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Your work rocks
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Berig, I find more and more of your work as I go along, following links and reading. You have been incredibly productive lately! All your contributions about runestones are amazing--So here's a pic of cheer for you: You rock. And at the same time: here's to all those who are rock steady contributors, rocks to hold on to in stormy weather, those standing on rock firm ground in their knowledge of a subject (and who often land between a rock and a hard place because of it on Wikipedia). ;) Pia 00:01, 20 January 2007 (UTC)
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The Sutton Hoo Zen Mantra
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I present you with this object of meditation suitable for all outstanding early mediaevalists who are troubled by invisible spirits. Dr Steven Plunkett 10:52, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
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Germanic WikiProject award
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I, Odin Rex, hereby award you the Snorri Award for your work in Germanic articles. 08 April 2007. King Óðinn The Aesir 20:08, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
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The Rosetta Barnstar
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To Berig, for his outstanding work in transcription, transliteration, and translation on so many runic articles on Wikipedia. Eat your heart out, Jean-François Champollion! —Aryaman (Enlist!) 17:33, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
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The Alu of epic achievement
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I present you with an honorary dose of "divine leek-water" for your epic achievements in the Runestone corner of Wikipedia. Seriously, every time I come across one of these articles, the mind boggles at the mere comprehensiveness of coverage. Cheers, dab (𒁳) 19:25, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
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Editor of the Week
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Your improvement of the encyclopedia have not gone unnoticed: You have been selected as Editor of the Week in recognition of your ongoing efforts to create concensus. Thank you for the great contributions! (courtesy of the Wikipedia Editor Retention Project)
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Featured (1)
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Good articles (2)
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GAs
The following articles, I have started, or expanded, and successfully nominated for GA:
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Did you know? (52)
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DYKs
Thankyou Berig for creating this interesting article. GeeJo kindly nominated it for DYK. The majority of entries are self-nom, so please don't be shy.Blnguyen (bananabucket) 07:06, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
--Yomanganitalk 01:34, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 01:50, 6 January 2007 (UTC)
Thank you for your contributions! Nishkid64 22:47, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
Hello Berig and thankyou for your many runes contributions. Thanks for your many contributions. Blnguyen (bananabucket) 08:11, 11 January 2007 (UTC)
Thank you for your contributions! Nishkid64 01:30, 13 January 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 23:46, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 02:04, 18 January 2007 (UTC)
--Savidan 00:11, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
--Yomanganitalk 08:38, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 19:22, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
--Yomanganitalk 12:15, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 22:24, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
DarkFalls talk 06:12, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 (talk) 02:05, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
--GeeJo (t)⁄(c) • 12:15, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
--howcheng {chat} 17:57, 18 October 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for your contributions! ++Lar: t/c 02:44, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
Blnguyen (bananabucket) 05:54, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
--Victuallers (talk) 20:34, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
--BorgQueen (talk) 17:29, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
--BorgQueen (talk) 09:52, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
--BorgQueen (talk) 16:33, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
--PFHLai (talk) 09:02, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
--Wizardman 04:11, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
--Victuallers (talk) 18:46, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
--Bookworm857158367 (talk) 04:34, 14 April 2008 (UTC)
--Well done - please feel free to help load the next update... anyone can. Best to avoid your own Victuallers (talk) 09:42, 15 April 2008 (UTC)
--Bobet 13:20, 19 April 2008 (UTC)
--Cirt (talk) 14:30, 19 April 2008 (UTC)
--Bedford 02:32, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
weburiedoursecretsinthegarden 08:41, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
--Bedford 04:22, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
--BorgQueen (talk) 19:53, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
--BorgQueen (talk) 10:04, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
--Bedford Pray 22:22, 6 June 2008 (UTC)
--Gatoclass (talk) 18:29, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
--Gatoclass (talk) 20:28, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
--Gatoclass (talk) 12:27, 23 June 2008 (UTC)
--EncycloPetey (talk) 02:21, 27 June 2008 (UTC)
--BorgQueen (talk) 13:13, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
--BorgQueen (talk) 11:46, 16 July 2008 (UTC)
Gatoclass (talk) 14:37, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
--Dravecky (talk) 07:42, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
On 15 January 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Södermanland runic inscription 140, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Södermanland runic inscription 140 has a runic cross that is either a pagan invocation of the Norse god Thor or one of the earliest mentions of Sweden? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Södermanland runic inscription 140. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Södermanland runic inscription 140), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 15 January 2021 (UTC)
On 14 February 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Strängnäs stone, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Strängnäs stone (pictured), long considered a forgery, is probably authentic? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Strängnäs stone. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Strängnäs stone), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (ie, 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.
— Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 14 February 2021 (UTC)
On 27 October 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ganna (seeress), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The entry was: ... that the early Germanic priestess Ganna may have been named for her magic staff?. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ganna (seeress). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ganna (seeress)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.
theleekycauldron (talk • contribs) (they/them) 04:39, 28 October 2021 (UTC)
On 29 October 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gambara (seeress), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that according to legend, the god of wisdom Odin was tricked by his own wife, and her priestess Gambara, to give victory to Gambara's tribe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gambara (seeress). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Gambara (seeress)), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 29 October 2021 (UTC)
On 31 October 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Haliurunas, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the account of the Haliurunas in the 6th century history of the Goths, the Getica, is a precursor to later Christian traditions that wise women had sex and orgies with demons and the Devil? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Haliurunas. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Haliurunas), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.
— Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 31 October 2021 (UTC)
On 31 October 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Waluburg, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Germanic seeress Waluburg is only known from a pot shard found on the island Elephantine in southern Egypt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Waluburg. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Waluburg), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.
— Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 31 October 2021 (UTC)
On 8 November 2021, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Woman of the Chatti, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the woman of the Chatti was allegedly a Germanic prophetess whose advice inspired Roman Emperor Vitellius to murder his own mother, Sextilia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Woman of the Chatti. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Woman of the Chatti), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 8 November 2021 (UTC)
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Articles that I have started but not nominated (180)
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- Art: Borre style, Jelling style, Mammen style, Ringerike style
- People: Auðr the Deep-Minded, Axel Wachtmeister, Count of Mälsåker, Böðvildr, Christoph Delphicus zu Dohna, Clas Åkesson Tott, Conrad Mardefelt, Dagling, Gerlög and Inga, Eadgils of the Myrgings, Endill, Feng (Claudius), Folke Filbyter, Folke the Fat, Freawine, Freygeirr, Gautrekr, Gewis, Guðröðr of Scania, Gunnar Olof Hyltén-Cavallius, Gunnlaugr Ormstunga, Gustaf Banér, Haguna, Halldórr skvaldri, Halfdan the Valiant, Harald the Old, Helgi Haddingjaskati, Helgi the Sharp, Henrik Horn, Herrauðr, Hjalti Skeggiason, Horwendill, Hrafnistumannasögur, Hreðric and Hroðmund, Hrœrekr Ringslinger, Hrólfr Gautreksson, Huglecus, Ingeldaz, Johan Hadorph, Johan Peringskiöld, Ket and Wig, Mstivoj, Nils Bielke, Osmundus, Ragnhild Sigurdsdotter, Ragnvald Ingvarsson, Sigurd Hart, Sikling, Ulf of Borresta, Úlfr Uggason, Vifill, Vöggr, Wudga, Þóra Town-Hart
- Events: Álfablót, Dísablót, Disting, Harald Fairhair's campaign in Götaland, Swedish-Geatish wars, Thing of all Geats,
- Locations: Agnafit, Garðar, Grove of fetters, Möre, Munarvágr, Niflhel, Ramsta, Nærøy, Skalunda, Valland
- Runic: Altuna Runestone, Ålum stone, Åsmund Kåresson, Balle (runemaster), Baltic expeditions runestones, Böksta Runestone, Broby bro Runestones, Charnay Fibula, Eggeby stone, England Runestones, Färentuna Runestones, Fot, Glavendrup stone, Granby Runestone, Grumpan bracteate, Gunderup Runestone, Gunnar's bridge runestones, Hærulf Runestone, Hakon Jarl Runestones, Hällestad Runestones, Hargs bro runic inscriptions, Ingvar Runestones, Italy Runestones, Istaby Runestone, Jarlabanke Runestones, Järsberg Runestone, Kalleby Runestone, Karlevi Runestone, Klepp I Runestone, Noleby Runestone, Lingsberg Runestones, Möjbro Runestone, Näsby Runestone, Norra Härene Runestone, Norsta Runestone, Odendisa Runestone, Öpir, Orkesta Runestones, Rimsø Runestone, Risbyle Runestones, Rö runestone, Rune inscription N 351 M, Runemaster, Runestones at Aspa, Runestone styles, Runic transliteration and transcription, Saleby Runestone, Serkland Runestones, Sigurd stones, Sønder Vissing Runestone, Sjörup Runestone, Skåäng Runestone, Snottsta and Vreta stones, Sparlösa Runestone, Tryggevælde Runestone, Uppland Runic Inscription 77, Uppland Runic Inscription 100, Uppland Rune Inscriptions 101, 143 and 147, Varangian Runestones, Velanda Runestone, Viking Runestones, Visäte
- Accounts: Af Upplendinga konungum, Annales Bertiniani, Áns saga bogsveigis, Bjarkarímur, Brot af Sigurðarkviðu, Dráp Niflunga, Egils saga einhenda ok Ásmundar berserkjabana, Eireks saga víðförla, Frá Fornjóti ok hans ættmönnum, Göngu-Hrólfs saga, Great Lacuna, Guðrúnarkviða I, Guðrúnarkviða II, Guðrúnarkviða III, Hálfdanar saga Brönufóstra, Hálfs saga ok Hálfsrekka, Helgakviða Hundingsbana I, Helgakviða Hundingsbana II, Helga þáttr Þórissonar, Helreið Brynhildar, Hjálmþés saga ok Ölvis, Hrólfs saga kraka, Ketils saga hœngs, Laufás-Edda, Óðins nöfn, Óláfsdrápa sœnska, Prince Hat under the Ground, Ragnarssona þáttr, Sigurðarkviða hin skamma, Sólarljóð, Sörla saga sterka, Sturlaugs saga starfsama, Swedish Chronicle, Tóka þáttr Tókasonar, Yngvars saga víðförla, Völuspá hin skamma, Þorsteins þáttr bæjarmagns
- Other: Bjarkey laws, Grave orb, Image stone, Ingvar (name), List of characters and objects in Beowulf, Roderick (name), Sigar (software), Sacred tree at Uppsala, Þingalið
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Maps
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The expansion of the Germanic tribes
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Sysoping
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Adminship
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I just wanted to say that becoming a sysop is *not a big deal*.
I think perhaps I'll go through semi-willy-nilly and make a bunch of people who have been around for a while sysops. I want to dispel the aura of "authority" around the position. It's merely a technical matter that the powers given to sysops are not given out to everyone.
I don't like that there's the apparent feeling here that being granted sysop status is a really special thing.
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- Jimmy Wales, February 2003
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Valhalla
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Many bright high quality editors have graced English Wikipedia with their presence, only to face its dark side with aggressive POV-pushers who relentlessly and remorselessly harass them. Some of these "editors" pride themselves in treading the thin line between staying and being blocked knowing that eventually they will push away their moral superiors through sheer attrition.
- "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russel
This is my memorial to some of those who have come and gone. They being gone is a great loss for this project.
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