User:EWS23

RETIRED

Eric has retired from Wikipedia, at least via this account. It was a wonderful experience for a season, and he wishes those who remain active on the project nothing but peace and blessings.

Wikipedia Username: EWS23 Original account: Ews23, used only briefly; now used on public computers to avoid compromising admin account Wikipedian since: June 18, 2005 Administrator since: May 23, 2006 (my RfA). EWS23 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) Projects (in addition to boxes to right): Duplication Removal WikiProject Meteorology WikiProject National Basketball Association WikiProject Harry Potter WikiProject Unused templates WikiProject Texas WikiProject Awareness Science Reference Desk Deep policy beliefs: Edit summaries Test messages Civility Not biting the newcomers. Personal Info Real name: Eric Born: Texas, 1984 Hometown: Austin, Texas Current location: Salt Lake City, Utah Degree: B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences (June 2006) Interests: Sports San Antonio Spurs Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Eagles Texas Longhorn Athletics Washington Huskies Olympic Games Television The Simpsons House (TV series) MythBusters All sciences, especially: Meteorology Biology Literature Brian Jacques Douglas Adams J.K. Rowling Ray Bradbury

This user was an administrator on the English Wikipedia, but is no longer due to inactivity. (verify) This user is a recent changes patroller. WC This user is part of the Welcoming Committee. This user works on disambiguation link repair - You can help! Despite the decentralization of Esperanza, this user will continue to build and support Wikipedia's community. Wikimood [purge] [edit] en This user is a native speaker of English. es-1 Este usuario puede contribuir con un nivel básico de español. it-1 Questo utente può contribuire con un italiano di livello semplice. la-1 Hic usor simplice latinitate contribuere potest. tuba-2This user is an intermediate tuba player. This user attended the The University of Texas for two years before changing his major. UW This user attended and graduated from the University of Washington. This user is a mad scientist.

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This Barnstar is awarded to EWS23 for lots of hard work everywhere! Especially with the Esperanza Elections and disambiguation. -- Natalya 15:14, 2 May 2006 (UTC) Thanks for your comments and inspiration on Wikipedia talk:Esperanza. I think you've given a very succinct explanation of what Esperanza should be about, even during this difficult time. It might even help me change my mind and come back, despite recent turmoil. Elkman - (talk) 16:47, 9 May 2006 (UTC) For being a model example of a kind wikipedian, it is my duty, nay, honor, to award you this Barnstar. :) -- Banes 12:53, 27 May 2006 (UTC) I hereby stop by your talk page for the smallest of reasons and award you this minor edit barnstar for the following minor edits, and many more of their kind. Keep up the good work! Essjay (Talk) 07:11, 25 July 2006 (UTC) I, Minun, award you the barnstar barnstar, for awarding so many barnstars. Happy editing —Minun Spiderman • Review Me 14:27, 3 August 2006 (UTC) The Barnstar of Good Humor for being a great and kind Wikipedian and having a great sense of humor. Æon Insane Ward 21:02, 6 August 2006 (UTC) (seconded by Essjay) For upholding the spirit and ideals of Esperanza I Aeon award you the new Esperanza Barnstar Æon Insane Ward 22:36, 12 August 2006 (UTC) For all you have done for Wikipedia, I award you, EWS23, the Editor's Barnstar. Michael 19:55, 8 September 2006 (UTC) Thanks for all your hard work at my admin coaching and for your very kind words and hard work with my RfA, even though it didn't achieve consensus. You rock. -Zapptastic (talk) 21:57, 12 September 2006 (UTC) For your outstanding work with the content of the new EA Page I award you this Barnstar Æon Insanity Now!EA! 04:13, 17 September 2006 (UTC) The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar, for being a valuable part of this Wikipedia community. Keep up the good work! Sharkface217 00:04, 31 October 2006 (UTC) Happy Birthday! Best wishes from a fellow Esperanza member! :) —Mirlen 12:08, 8 April 2006 (UTC) Here is another cleaning instrument to walk out of your life. :P Master of Puppets That's hot. 01:14, 24 May 2006 (UTC) A huge congratulations to Eric! :D Cheers, Sango123 03:44, 13 June 2006 (UTC)

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EWS23 is not an administrator or an account creator. Therefore they have been disallowed the use of adminstats.

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