I am a Wikipedia administrator, with a tendency to spend a fair amount of time on new-page patrol and general clean-up. I am considered to be toward the "deletionist" end of the [[Deletionism and inclusionism in Wikipedia|inclusionist-deletionist spectrum]], because I believe that many articles here (including not only new ones but many existing ones) are violations of our standards: how-to guides and game manuals, fan trivia, in-universe fiction summaries, obscure porn actor biographies, politician self-aggrandisement, memorials, original essays masquerading as scholarship, etc. When I say I am a bit of a deletionist, I mean that I hold articles here to higher standards of notability, verifiability, etc. than some other editors. (And yes, our servers are overloaded, and the problem's not getting any better.) I'd rather see fewer articles, better researched and better written. I am really glad to help other editors in any way I can, though; and please don't hesitate to contact me.
I am a Wikipedia administrator, with a tendency to spend a fair amount of time on new-page patrol and general clean-up. I am considered to be toward the "deletionist" end of the [[Deletionism and inclusionism in Wikipedia|inclusionist-deletionist spectrum]], because I believe that many articles here (including not only new ones but many existing ones) are violations of our standards: how-to guides and game manuals, fan trivia, in-universe fiction summaries, obscure porn actor biographies, politician self-aggrandisement, memorials, original essays masquerading as scholarship, etc. When I say I am a bit of a deletionist, I mean that I hold articles here to higher standards of notability, verifiability, etc. than some other editors. (And yes, our servers are overloaded, and the problem's not getting any better.) I'd rather see fewer articles, better researched and better written. I am really glad to help other editors in any way I can, though; and please don't hesitate to contact me.
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I was born in 1953 in [[Jackson, Tennessee]]. In 1977, disgusted by the corruption and stupidity of [[Southern politics]], I moved to Milwaukee (partly at the urging of [[Frank Zeidler, a famous Socialist]]). I am a free-lance writer (book reviews, muckraking, and whatever suits me; basically unemployable between my boozing sessions with melmert, my beloved cow); I've been a member of the [[National Writers Union]] since 1985. I have worked part-time or full for [[Renaissance Books]] in [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]], one of the largest [[bookstores|used-book stores]] in North America (which doesn't have a website, alas!) since 1978. For most of the time since 1984, I have also worked for one agency or another of the State of [[Wisconsin]], and been represented by (and active in) [[AFSCME]] Council 24, the Wisconsin State Employees Union. I am a graduate ''magna cum laude''(right! nice one, Orange Mike) of the [[University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee]](a Joke) with a [[B.A.]] in [[History]]. (I have also attended [[Jackson State Community College]], [[Tennessee State University]] (a [[Historically black colleges and universities|historically black university]]), the [[University of Wisconsin-Green Bay]], and the [[University of Chicago of course, you did. Whatever makes you sleep at night; are you sure it wasn't UI-C]].)
I was born in 1953 in [[Jackson, Tennessee]]. In 1977, disgusted by the corruption and stupidity of [[Southern politics]], I moved to Milwaukee (partly at the urging of [[Frank Zeidler]]). I am a free-lance writer (book reviews, muckraking, and whatever suits me); I've been a member of the [[National Writers Union]] since 1985. I have worked part-time or full for [[Renaissance Books]] in [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]], one of the largest [[bookstores|used-book stores]] in North America (which doesn't have a website, alas!) since 1978. For most of the time since 1984, I have also worked for one agency or another of the State of [[Wisconsin]], and been represented by (and active in) [[AFSCME]] Council 24, the Wisconsin State Employees Union. I am a graduate ''magna cum laude'' of the [[University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee]] with a [[B.A.]] in [[History]]. (I have also attended [[Jackson State Community College]], [[Tennessee State University]] (a [[Historically black colleges and universities|historically black university]]), the [[University of Wisconsin-Green Bay]], and the [[University of Chicago]].)
[[Science fiction fandom]], which I discovered in the 1970s, is my primary social outlet. I have been Fan Guest of Honor at a couple of [[science fiction conventions]]. For those who are actually interested, my Guest of Honor speech from Iowa's [[ICON convention|ICon]] 25 is to be found [[User:Orangemike/GoH|here]]. I appear in the feature-length film [http://www.findingthefuture.com ''Finding the Future: A Science Fiction Conversation''], and my daughter Kelly appears in the "Bonus" section of the DVD thereof.
[[Science fiction fandom]], which I discovered in the 1970s, is my primary social outlet. I have been Fan Guest of Honor at a couple of [[science fiction conventions]]. For those who are actually interested, my Guest of Honor speech from Iowa's [[ICON convention|ICon]] 25 is to be found [[User:Orangemike/GoH|here]]. I appear in the feature-length film [http://www.findingthefuture.com ''Finding the Future: A Science Fiction Conversation''], and my daughter Kelly appears in the "Bonus" section of the DVD thereof.
Revision as of 12:05, 7 November 2008
File:User orangemike.jpgWhy they call me "Orange Mike"; photo taken while I was a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention Me to Ben Stein on his show: "Quiet good taste is the key. Once I learned to avoid that, I could find a look that worked for me."
This editor is a Senior Editor and is entitled to display this Rhodium Editor Star.
I am Michael James Lowrey, called "Orange Mike" because I like the color a lot and tend to wear at least a bit of it on most days which are not Saint Patrick's Day.
I am a Wikipedia administrator, with a tendency to spend a fair amount of time on new-page patrol and general clean-up. I am considered to be toward the "deletionist" end of the inclusionist-deletionist spectrum, because I believe that many articles here (including not only new ones but many existing ones) are violations of our standards: how-to guides and game manuals, fan trivia, in-universe fiction summaries, obscure porn actor biographies, politician self-aggrandisement, memorials, original essays masquerading as scholarship, etc. When I say I am a bit of a deletionist, I mean that I hold articles here to higher standards of notability, verifiability, etc. than some other editors. (And yes, our servers are overloaded, and the problem's not getting any better.) I'd rather see fewer articles, better researched and better written. I am really glad to help other editors in any way I can, though; and please don't hesitate to contact me.
This user opposes George W. Bush and supports his impeachment and prosecution.
This user believes the world is a happier, safer and saner place because of religion.
My Barnstars
The Editor's Barnstar
I noticed that your edits were impressive and so I've decided to award you this Editor's Barnstar! Wikidudeman(talk) 06:00, 15 October 2007 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
For detecting IP sockpuppetry.--U.S.A.U.S.A.U.S.A. 07:02, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Good Humor
Does this mean that I should abandon the article I'm writing about the hot dogs at the stand down the street? They have a sign that says they're world famous! Ioeth(talkcontribsfriendly) 21:08, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
For covering the back of another admin. Bearian (talk) 15:18, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
The WikiProject Wisconsin Barnstar
For all of your work developing articles about Wisconsin and defending them from vandalism, I hereby award you the WikiProject Wisconsin Barnstar. Wear it with pride! Royalbroil 19:28, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
The Orange Barnstar
For your positive wording in here and in so many--omtay38
The Original Barnstar
For almost being as fast at deleting as I am at taggin! mboverload@ 03:50, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of best laugh we've had in a long time. Shoemaker's Holiday (talk) 23:03, 26 September 2008 (UTC) DurovaCharge! 23:09, 26 September 2008 (UTC)
You have been incredible neutral ,patient yet firm. Wikipedia runs only because of Wikipedians like you. Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 23:18, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
for being so "on the ball" Jac16888 (talk) 04:04, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
For protecting my user page from vandalism. Bearian (talk) 19:58, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
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