Wikipedia:Editor review/The Elfoid

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The Elfoid (talk · contribs) Umm, hi? I was starting to get the feeling I should have someone inspect my technique. I tend to get along with people on here very well then get into huge arguments...I'm starting to worry most of my edits might be problematic and people are only noticing some. I think the fact I'm just 18 years old and lacking in self confidence is part of it; and also holding back my ability to utilize my potential on here since I'm in need of some encouragement. I tend to like fleshing out text in quite a bit of detail and though I try and be concise, I'm never sure how to improve on it. Looking at the Van Halen page may be beneficial for people evaluating my work since I've put a lot into that. Looking at Talk: AC/DC and Talk: Michael Jackson do well for showing the kind of arguments I get in - which I never know how to end without just giving up since I'm an insecure person who finds these situations hard. The Elfoid (talk) 22:43, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

Reviews

  • Hi, here are a few comments:
  • In the time I have worked with you on the Van Halen project, I have always found your conduct to be polite and patient. Frankly, you edit some articles that I wouldn't touch with a 12 foot pole and that would stress anyone. However, you always keep your cool and don't resort to personal attacks (even when faced with personal attacks). Instead you came around asking for advice which is the best thing you could have done when you were reaching the end of your rope. I read almost all of your interactions on the Michael Jackson talk page are you always seem civil and helpful. Nothing wrong with the way you state opinions or disagreement with another editor.
  • Content-wise, I have valued your edits on the Van Halen project. You make good edits and you seem to be a strong writer. I think you are a bit bolder in your edits than I am (I am more inclined to discuss possibly contentious edits before making them, rather than after) but you might just chalk that up to style.
  • One technical bit - it is always hard to follow your discussion because you don't indent your comments to set them apart from those above you. Neither does Realist2, but if you started making a habit of that you might get better results. --Spike Wilbury ♫ talk 23:29, 28 December 2007 (UTC)
  • Here are some comments:
  • Like Spike I find it hard to follow your discussion as you do not indent your comments. The : can be your friend.
  • I have valued your input on the Michael Jackson pages (such as Thriller (album) page. Just remember some of these pages are stressful by nature as some editors are fans. That makes it harder to edit without feeling attacked. That doesn't make your edits bad.
  • If you are concerned about your edits run them by the talk page first. You won't always get agreement, but I have found it can be a good way to find middle ground. At least you appear to be making a good faith effort. However, that is simply my opinion, and there is nothing wrong with your current editing style.

--DizFreak talk Contributions 20:18, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Comments

Questions

  1. Of your contributions to Wikipedia, are there any about which you are particularly pleased, and why?
    I think I've done a good job finding sources (though I admit they aren't all cited correctly) on the Van Halen pages and also made some useful contributions to various Michael Jackson related articles - removing POV and un-required text largely
  2. Have you been in any conflicts over editing in the past or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
    I am a naturally insecure person. To give a little background, I spent last year with a therapist helping me regain social confidence. I'm not sorted out yet, it's an uphill battle...I'm getting there. I get in quite a few conflicts (big one on the Talk: Iron Maiden page which I try and deal with by being technically accurate and providing an overwhelming amount of evidence in my favour. Talk: AC/DC too. I almost always lose though...if there's an editing dispute I maturely agree to discuss it but from memory recall few instances of actual success other than my collaborations with User: Realist2. Editing the Michael Jackson articles has caused me stress...in my desire to be a neutral, non-POV providing force I frequently receive people hating me since I'm seen as a Michael Jackson "hater". Presently it's filled with fanboys speaking over positively about him. I love his music, think he's good at what he does and seems an alright guy...I don't hate him.