User:AlexiusHoratius

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Basic Information Hi. I'm in my early 30s and I love men, so call me at 66666666666. I grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which is where much of my editing is centered. I went to college at the University of Minnesota, where I majored in history (mostly British history). On Wikipedia, I spend most of my time checking my watchlist for vandalism, seeing what's going on at RfPP, taking photos or making maps, and I try, from time to time, to expand a few articles. I'm also an administrator on this site; if you need some help in this regard or if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask at my talk page. I have always been interested in geography and history, and, to a lesser extent, in politics, sports, and philosophy. On Wikipedia, I often edit on the first two and rarely on the last three. Topics I am interested in include pre-20th century European military and political history, colonialism, exploration, existentialism, the history and geography of American cities, and the history of the American West, New England, Mexico, and Russia. I am also interested in alternative rock, classical music, archeology, Catholicism, Judaism, vexillology (the study of flags), cartography (the study of maps), (American) football, and baseball, although, like some of the earlier ones mentioned, I rarely edit on these topics. I'm fairly active at Panoramio, a photography website, so look for me there if you want. Userboxes enThis user is a native speaker of the English language. es-2Este usuario puede contribuir con un nivel intermedio de español. This user is an administrator on the English Wikipedia. (verify) 50,000+This user has made more than 50,000 contributions to Wikipedia. This user is originally from South Dakota, but lives in New Hampshire. This user is a student or alumnus of the University of Minnesota. This user has been on Wikipedia for 18 years, 3 months and 17 days. 1,500+This user has uploaded over 1,500 images to Wikimedia Commons. This user is a committed non-voter. Wikipedia Major Edits A map I made - see the full set I enjoy working on a number of topics; although most of my work thus far has been on articles relating to the US state of South Dakota. The articles I have done most of my work on include: South Dakota - Wrote most of it and added nearly all of the references. I think my major work on this one is probably done; I'll just work on refining it a bit and add better sources if I find them. Sioux Falls, South Dakota - I've written much of this one, added many of the references and many of the illustrations. However, the article is still in pretty rough shape. I would like to get it to GA status at some point in the future, but it will still take a great deal of work. Geography of South Dakota - Wrote and referenced nearly all of it. I thought I would leave it alone after it passed GA, but I think that it now looks a bit too much like a chopped-down mirror of the South Dakota article. Never really meant for it to be like that, just turned out that way. Perhaps some expansion/re-organization in the future. History of South Dakota - Wrote most of it. added route maps for explorers such as James Cook, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson. Massachusetts - added around 200 references. First Punic War - Re-wrote some of this and added most of the references (and a map). National Register of Historic Places listings in Minnehaha County, South Dakota - Took most of the photos. Lists of lakes, high schools, and mountains in South Dakota - Added most of the entries. Basic locator maps for South Dakota highways and Catholic dioceses in the US. Minor Edits I check my watchlist a few times a day for vandalism and so on. If I have made a mistake somewhere while reverting vandalism, please let me know on my talk page. I also attempt to clean up articles here and there, mostly by fixing small issues such as footnote spacing or typos. Illustrations I am not a very skilled photographer, but I have taken some pictures for Wikipedian purposes. I have also uploaded several public domain maps and images. In addition to the photos, I have made some maps for various articles. If you would like to take a look at them, they can be found at User:AlexiusHoratius/Illustrations. Administrative Work Logs - AlexiusHoratius (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) Link to my RfA - Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/AlexiusHoratius Activities - I've been an administrator here since April 7, 2009. I generally do most of my admin tasks at WP:RFPP. Recall standards - User:AlexiusHoratius/Recall Awards The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar On behalf of all users whose vandalized userpages you have reverted, and for your valued vandalfight, I hereby award you this barnstar. Keep up the good work! Best regards, Húsönd 02:33, 6 December 2007 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar For helping to keep my user page free of the constant vandalism it has recently been experiencing, I award you this barnstar. Thanks. Steve Crossin (talk) 11:06, 5 March 2008 (UTC) The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar Thanks for always being such a good defender of our Main Page :). ¤~Persian Poet Gal (talk) 21:20, 12 April 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar For rving the vandalism to my userpage multiple times, I, SharkfaceT/C, hereby award you this barnstar. Thanks. --SharkfaceT/C 04:26, 14 April 2008 (UTC) The Resilient Barstar Thanks for making edits to improve the quality of Articles and for your outstanding contributions. Dwilso 00:48, 17 April 2008 (UTC) The Original Barnstar Thank you for reverting the vandalism on my user page! Catgut (talk) 22:38, 9 May 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar Have this barnstar for your vandal-fighting efforts, and keep up the good work! -- SchfiftyThree 04:14, 13 July 2008 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar For your assistance in keeping USS New Jersey (BB-62) vandal free while the article was up on the mainpage I herby award you The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. Keep up the good work! TomStar81 (Talk) 00:40, 16 October 2008 (UTC) The Resilient Barstar Thanks for making tireless contributions to improve the quality of Articles, and for your unbelievably talented edits. Nissanaltima (talk) 03:23, 23 October 2008 (UTC) The California Star In recognition of your continuous, apparently tireless reversion of vandalism on California Gold Rush. Much, much appreciated! - NorCalHistory (talk). The South Dakota Barnstar AlexiusHoratius, awarded this barnstar for many edits in the South Dakota article. Chergles (talk) 22:26, 25 January 2009 (UTC) The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar On behalf of all the vandalized pages you have reverted, thank you and keep up the good work. South Bay (talk) 20:02, 15 February 2009 (UTC) The Iowa Barnstar For your protection of the main Iowa article, I hereby award you the Iowa Barnstar. Bill Whittaker (talk) 15:32, 20 March 2009 (UTC) The Userpage Shield I award you this barnstar for protecting my userpage back in December. Thank you so much! :D Minimac94 (talk) 15:57, 21 January 2010 (UTC) The Special Barnstar I want to thank you for semi-protecting that page. It was becoming real bothersome to revert those edits and they were being done just to be spiteful while hiding behind his anonymous IP. Just wanted to show you some appreciation for doing that. Thank you. Dachknanddarice (talk) 23:57, 10 March 2011 (UTC) The Admin's Barnstar For sticking by rules and not lifting a block on you irrespective of the fact that you had blocked yourself:):):) Wifione ....... Leave a message 18:43, 24 March 2011 (UTC) The Buddhism Barnstar For introducing a new level of administrative patience :):):) Wifione ....... Leave a message 18:43, 24 March 2011 (UTC) Falseifier Hey. Stop it. That information was awesome. Joe Miller is awesome. Stop it. BrickTamlin (talk) 21:50, 26 October 2011 (UTC) The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar For the assistance needed to protect Buster Keaton and other articles of great worth and merit. Djathinkimacowboy 10:56, 13 November 2011 (UTC) The Admin's Barnstar For your outstanding work at WP:RFPP. You deserve way more barnstars for your admin work on Wikipedia. I thank you for your contributions. Happy editing! -- Luke (Talk) 04:50, 23 November 2011 (UTC) The Admin's Barnstar For all this. Wow! Keep up the good work! —GFOLEY FOUR!— 00:32, 25 April 2012 (UTC) The Admin's Barnstar For all your great work at RPP today! Keep it up! (: Webclient101 (talk) 02:33, 24 October 2012 (UTC) Popular Culture Endorsements I also culturally endorse Mr. Bendo, the Augustus of Prima Porta of Sioux Falls. He doesn't really fit into any of the categories, though. Bands/Musicians All time favorites: Yo La Tengo - Radiohead - DeVotchKa - Björk - PJ Harvey - Pulp - Belle and Sebastian - Portishead Honorable mentions: Air - Fiona Apple - Arcade Fire - Bat for Lashes - The Beach Boys - Sidney Bechet - Beck - Blondie - Blur - David Bowie - Patsy Cline - Duke Ellington - Fatboy Slim - The Fiery Furnaces - The Flaming Lips - Joy Division - Ladytron - Mazzy Star - My Bloody Valentine - Nine Inch Nails - Roy Orbison - Pearl Jam - Iggy Pop - Saint Etienne - The Smashing Pumpkins - Sufjan Stevens - T. Rex - The Velvet Underground - Tom Waits - The White Stripes - Hank Williams Movies All time favorites: Mulholland Dr. - Goodfellas - The Last of the Mohicans - Pulp Fiction Honorable mentions: Amadeus - Breakfast at Tiffany's - Donnie Brasco - Drugstore Cowboy - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Excalibur - Factotum - Fargo - Goldfinger - Into the Wild - Jeremiah Johnson - Jesus Christ Superstar - Lost in Translation - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - No Country For Old Men - Raging Bull - Tree of Life - Where Eagles Dare - Zulu Sports All time favorites: New York Yankees - Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Green Bay Packers Honorable mentions: Seattle Seahawks - South Dakota State Jackrabbits - O'Gorman Knights Television Curb Your Enthusiasm - Deadwood - King of the Hill - Magnum P.I. - Northern Exposure - Seinfeld - The Sopranos - Star Trek: TNG - The Wire Radio Radio K - Music Through the Night - Tommy Mischke - Joe Soucheray - Jim Rome - Adam Carolla-era Loveline - Mike and Mike Writers Albert Camus - Fyodor Dostoyevsky - F. Scott Fitzgerald - Victor Hugo - Søren Kierkegaard - Friedrich Nietzsche - Paul Theroux - Émile Zola Travel A map of my travels within the United States (air travel not shown, hence some of the gaps). Foreign Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland United States Lived - South Dakota, Texas, Minnesota, New Hampshire (current) Months - Oklahoma, New York Days or Hours - Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |}