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The Featured Article Medal
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The Order of the Superior Scribe of Wikipedia (2023 GAN backlog drive)
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2023 WikiCup Final 8 (2nd Place)
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2024 Developing Countries WikiContest Bronze Belt Buckle
I'm Thebiguglyalien (he/him), but I also answer to TBUA, BUA, and Alien. I'm a lifelong resident of Arizona, and I have a bachelor's degree in political science. I created my account in 2015, my first edit was in 2017, and I became a regular contributor in February 2022.
Most of my contributions involve content writing, often overhauling unloved articles to get them to good article status. I also engage in review work from time to time. You might see me around Women in Green, Good Article Nominations, or any one of the brief interests I pursue before moving on to something else.
I edit in several areas, but my main focuses are history and political science. I also edit extensively about Botswana, because I believe systemic bias is best fought with deep coverage rather than wide but shallow coverage. If you are reading this, I challenge you to pick an underrepresented country and write everything you can about it.
Any allegations that I'm an alien from Mars bent on intergalactic conquest are entirely baseless and unfounded.
Essays I endorse
Useful links:
Beall's List • Contributions • Dashboard • GAN/FAC stats • Norwegian Register • Pageviews Analysis • Wikipedia 1.0 Server • WikiProject Cleanup Listings • XTools
Things I wrote:
Anyone can cook • April Fools Day 2023 • April Fools Day 2024 • Autobiography • Avoid contemporary sources • Good article reviewing guide • Letters from the editors • The source, the whole source, and nothing but the source • Stray thoughts
These sources are essential for articles I wish to work on. One day, I shall get my hands on them.
Biographies
History and social sciences
Entertainment and media
Misc
To-Do
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Currently writing
Researching and drafting