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The English Wikipedia is my wikihome. I began formal editing in October 2005, seeking to improve music-related articles. I have observed several WikiProjects, but participated mostly in Classical Music and Film. A large chunk of my early edits came in 2007–08. In 2015–16, I mostly answered edit and move requests, worked on templates and modules, patrolled DISPLAYTITLE and DEFAULTSORT issues, and monitored editnotices. I've been on an extended wikibreak through 2024.
Articles, files, other contributions
On the English Wikipedia, I credit myself with creating the following articles. I created some early ones with an old IP of an ISP I formerly used.
I have an alternate account that I use for public security and for proof-of-concept script testing. I have an inactive bot account for automated edits and maintenance work. Currently, I do not send semi-automated AWB edits through this account.
Awards
Awards
The Barnstar of High Culture
For doing a lot of good work on articles on this composer guy and a lot of other classical music pieces! Abeg92contribs 14:04, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
The Music Barnstar
Awarded to Andy M. Wang for your exceptional effort and dedication to music-related articles. ♫ Cricket02 (talk) 03:44, 21 November 2007 (UTC)
Protector of the Wiki
Keeping the Richards at bay. Good job. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 22:05, 8 April 2016 (UTC)}
For fixing the entire article[4] and for reverting the vandals on the article - You're edits are very much appreciated! :),
Thanks & Happy editing, –Davey2010Talk 18:22, 13 April 2016 (UTC)
The Technical Barnstar
For you assistance on multiple protected templates. You've really helped me learn! Zackmann08 (Talk to me/What I been doing) 17:20, 1 November 2016 (UTC)
You've contributed much to Wikipedia's technical aspects. I think your work should receive more acknowledgement. Mr. Guye (talk) 23:33, 27 April 2017 (UTC)